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Welcome Readers, T his time we have taken a step further to spread the awareness of COVID-19 in an interactive way by arranging a small quiz to test your knowledge of COVID-19. Q1: What are the most common symptoms of COVID-19? Dry feces Fever, tiredness and dry cough Rashes Itching on the body Q2: How far away should you stay from a person who is sick? At least 1 meter away Less than 1 meter away  6 meter away There is no need to stay away from any person Q3: Stigma and discrimination may lead to a situation where the coronavirus is Less likely to spread More likely to spread It cannot affect the spread of the virus I don’t know Q4: What will help to stop the spread of the COVID-1

Everyday, we are exposed to bacteria, viruses and other disease-causing organisms, collectively known as pathogens. However we don't fall sick every other day because of our immune system- an army of cells that is always roaming our body ready to ward off any attack. The ability of cells to fight back pathogens is called IMMUNITY. You can build immunity naturally with these simple changes in your lifestyle: 1. EAT A HEALTHY DIET Follow a diet rich in vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants  (like fruits, vegetables, herbs and spices) as it's essential to support your immune system. Antioxidants found in foods protect your cells from the effects of free radicals and can help reduce an overabundance of inflammation in your body. Have a lots of fruits and vegetables. Studies have shown that fruits and vegetables provide nutrients like beta-carotene, vitamin C, and vitamin E that can boost immune function and many vegetables, fruits, and other plant-based foods are also rich in

With the increasing perils of widespread pollution all over the city, it is important to fortify yourself from within.  The air we breathe has reached dangerous levels of pollution. People with no known respiratory problems are landing up in hospital emergency rooms. A little change in your diet can reverse the damage of air pollution. Load up on these powerful food & nutrients to combat the effects of air pollution: 1. Holy Basil (Tulsi): Every Indian household has a Tulsi plant in their courtyard. However, if you have not got one yet, you should get it for your family. You can drink Tulsi concoction every day to prevent the pollutants messing up with the respiratory tract of your body. Diabetes and tulsi . 2. Neem: An anti-pollutant herb, neem absorbs pollutants and detoxifies the body. Boil some neem leaves in water and use this water to gargle and wash your face and hair. It will clean your skin. Consuming 3-4 neem leaves twice a week will also improve your blood

It's natural! It's healthy! It's loaded with fiber and cancer-fighting antioxidants! Yes, fruit is good for you, but there are certain important factors that you should know before taking a bite. 90% of people eating fruits in wrong ways. Here are some common mistakes: 1. You're not eating the skin. 2. You're always drinking your fruit. 3. Eating fruit at night or after meals. 4. You're not buying seasonal fruits from local market; e.g., you are spending a lot on exotic fruits.  5. You think all fruits are equal but it is not true so me fruits are healthier than others. TIPS TO EATING FRUITS IN A RIGHT WAY When should I eat fruits? (6 am to 12 pm is considered as the best time) The best time to eat fruits is first thing in the morning after a glass of water. Eating fruits right after a meal is not a great idea, as it may not be digested properly. The nutrients may not be absorbed properly either. You need to leave a gap of at leas

FIBRE   has a diverse role to play starting from improved laxation and lowering cardiovascular disease risk, weight management, etc. Due to drastic lifestyle changes overall and adopting the processed foods trend, has minimized the fibre level in our meals to a bare minimum . Let’s have a look at how fibres have a role to play in our health: Role in bowel health: More amount of fibre in our diet makes the stool bulky which is due to the presence of fibre and absorbed water. This leads to easy defecation and hence acts as a natural laxative. Presence of enough fibre in our diet is therefore looked up in a condition such as constipation. Controlling sugar level: One of the simplest connections between fibre and sugar level is that high fibre food causes a slow release of glucose into the bloodstream and hence doesn’t shoot up the glucose level instantly. There is a number of studies which concludes that including more fibre in diet regulates the blood sugar levels. Hence

Haldi wala doodh was my biggest nightmare as a child.   I was forced to drink a glass of haldi doodh (turmeric milk/golden milk) every time I fell sick but with the   time I have learned how good this simple home remedy is to beat the everyday tiredness and anxiety. As you all know that  Turmeric   is the yellow spice used in Asian curries. It is obtained from the ginger-like rhizome of  Curcuma longa , a tropical herb from India. The well-researched anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and anticancer properties of turmeric make it worth including in your diet. Turmeric milk, traditionally used in Indian households for treating specific diseases as well as a tonic for general health. This drink is easy to prepare and highly palatable, the milk taking most of the spiciness out of turmeric. If that doesn’t convince you, the health benefits of this drink would. 1. Improve Digestion It is a powerful antiseptic that promotes intestinal health and treats stomach ulcers and colitis. This h

Fruit and vegetables should be an important part of your daily diet. They are naturally good and contain vitamins and minerals that can help to keep you healthy. They can also help protect against many diseases.  Interestingly, a method called "juicing" has become increasingly popular in recent years.  This involves extracting the nutritious juices from fresh fruits and vegetables. Many people do this in order to " detox " or add more nutrients to their diets.  Some claims that juicing can improve nutrient absorption, while others say it strips away important nutrients like   fiber .  This is a detailed review of juicing and its health effects, both good and bad. Juicing can actually lose a lot of the good things we find in our fruits and veggies such as antioxidants and phytochemicals which are found in the skin of these foods that aren’t included in the juicing process. The effects of fiber found in these fruits and vegetables are lost as well. Fiber is cr

Spices    are not only some sources of seasoning the food but are also packed with solid healthy reasons to be included in your kitchen. There are many spices we use in our day to day cooking; these include popular ones like cumin, black pepper, turmeric and coriander seeds.  Here's a list of some spices, which you should start adding to your meals for healthy living: Black Peppe r : A pinch of black pepper when added to any recipe enhances the flavor manifold. Black pepper, also known as the king of spices, promotes weight loss, helps relieve cold and cough, improves digestion, boosts metabolism and treats many skin problems. In fact, a glass of haldi doodh becomes much more therapeutic with a pinch of black pepper.  Carom seeds : Ajwain is also known as carom seeds. Carom seeds are often chewed for medicinal purposes. Despite a partially bitter taste, ajwain or carom seeds provide a whole host of health benefits. Ajwain promotes digestion, cures stom