Tag: health
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What is Ayurveda?
Ayurveda refers to a method of natural healing that has existed for the last 5,000 years. It comes from India’s Vedic culture. Aryuveda gradually re-emerged in India and the rest of the world after being stifled during foreign occupation. Traditional medicine in China and Tiber traces their roots to Ayurveda. Ancient Greek medicine also espoused…
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Top Yoga Magazines
There are different online and printed Yoga publications. The following are the top five: LA YOGA Santa Monica, California The publisher and chief executive officer is Douglas Corbett. He has a long and storied career in the magazine enterprise during the last three decades. The editor in chief and president is Felicia Tomasko, an…
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Importance of eating a balanced diet
The vegan regimen consists solely of plants or foods made from plants. This diet consists of fruits, veggies, nuts, and grains. Vegans do not eat food coming from animals in any form including eggs and dairy products. Veganism is acknowledged as healthy diet capable of reducing the risks of several medical conditions like some cancer…
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Fall Skincare Guide
Our skin becomes more vulnerable to the environment as the temperature falls during the fall season. Some dermatologists recommend foregoing aggressive treatments and less exfoliation or scrubbing of skin (once or every other week) focusing instead on light cleansing as well as moisturizing. If you have been to the beach many times the past few…
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What is Vegan Skincare?
Veganism means abstaining from using animal products. Vegan regimen has become popular as more people abstain from meat for plant-based diets. This kind of lifestyle is not limited to the food a person consumes. Vegan also encompasses skincare products, cosmetics, and apparel free from animal-derived ingredients. According to research, vegan skincare items generally do not…
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Fact check: Juice vs Smoothie – Which is better for health?
There has been much debate regarding juices and smoothies. Juicing refers to water and nutrient extracts from produce minus the fiber. Smoothies, on the other hand, contain the whole fruit or veggie with the skin and fiber. Blending splits the fiber and releases nutrients slowly into your bloodstream avoiding blood sugar spikes. Which one is…
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What is Sattvic Meal?
Certain foods have subdued effects on people’s minds and moods. Ayurveda, the conventional Hindu system of medicine and sometimes called the “sister science of yoga” explains how various foods affect the mental, spiritual, and physical well-being of a person. Ayurveda is dependent on the balance in body systems. It makes use of diets, yogic breathing,…
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Is Detox Diet a Myth? Why and Why Not?
Detox has become a fad believed to be a total cleansing solution. Many people say detoxification is 100 percent capable of flushing out toxins from a person’s body system. However, the process is not clinically proven. It may even go wrong and cause negative health consequences. Some medical practitioners claim detox is a myth. The…
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Taking care of your skin in summer
The sunny and warm weather means you must take care of your skin well. The hot summer breeze can cause serious skin damage making it rough and dull. Pores may get clogged because of too much perspiration aggravated by dust and airborne allergens. You also become exposed to unsafe ultraviolet radiation that comes from the…
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Are Carbs Villains that they are made out to be?
Not all carbohydrates are bad for your health. Carbs represent one of the major sources of nutrients for the body and the most important supply of energy. Carbs convert to glucose which supplies this energy. The key is to consume carbohydrates in moderation and keep your diet balanced. Otherwise, the excess biomolecules are stored in…