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Sugarcane juice is a drink that is relished across the country during the hot summer months. The humble drink is popular with kids and grownups alike, due to its delicious taste and nutritional qualities. A glass of chilled sugarcane juice doesn't just quench your thirst like little else can, but also gives you an instant boost of energy that effectively counteracts the lethargy brought on by the summer heat. A lot of our body's electrolytes are lost through sweat during the summer months, making the body dehydrated and starved of glucose. Sugarcane juice is the perfect remedy for this afternoon slump that overtakes us during the summers.But, did you know that sugarcane juice can also help in weight loss? It might come as a surprise to many people as sugarcane is what sugar is made from and sugar is the enemy when it comes to weight loss. However, if consumed at the right time and in the right quantity, sugarcane juice may actually help you achieve your weight loss goals

Blood pressure is one of the most common conditions in India. It is said that one in every three Indians are suffering from hypertension and heart ailments. High blood pressure is a silent killer; in fact, according to the National Centre For Biotechnology Information (NCBI), blood pressure shows seasonal variation.  It is the pressure exerted by the blood against the walls of the arteries. It tends to damage the body's blood vessels, thus causing kidney diseases, heart afflictions and other health problems. Blood pressure should be taken care of, especially during summers as it tends to fluctuate more often. We give you some expert tips on managing blood pressure with healthy blood pressure diet.  According to Parmeet Kaur, Dietitian, Narayana Hrudayalaya, "The hypertension diet should have foods with high magnesium, potassium and fibre content in it. They should be necessarily low in sodium." Here's the blood pressure diet you need to follow. Here are the su

Talk about some of the most important vitamins a human body needs; vitamin D tops the list. This wonder vitamin has turned out to be a key nourisher that protects most parts of our body and keep most health conditions at bay. Also known as the 'sunshine' vitamin, vitamin D is produced in your skin in response to sunlight.  It is said to be fat-soluble vitamin that is vital for regulating the absorption of calcium and phosphorus, two of which are known to strengthen bones and facilitate normal immune system function. Getting a sufficient amount of vitamin D is essential for normal growth and development of bones and teeth, as well as an improved resistance against certain diseases.  If you thought, vitamin D benefits are just a few, wait till you see what the sunshine vitamin has in store. First, let's know about what role does it have to play in our body. Vitamin D is required to absorb essential minerals like calcium in order to promote bone growth.  Vit

As we grow older, say from 40 years up to 65. There is nothing better than a total life style change to preserve us and keep us healthy. After 40 if a person still wants to keep living like a child, he or she might not make it passed middle age. If however such individuals make it, while living like children, then they might suffer a lot of health problems as they age. One of the first things someone over forty years should consider, will be a life of moderation. Drink moderately, eat healthy and wisely, sleep enough and don't deprive yourself of sleep because of partying, hanging out and all such youthful desires and occupations. Regular exercises should not be missed. Because at the age of forty and above the vital organs of a human being will need some aiding to function properly through exercising. Any man or woman who after 40 still consumes alcohol like a little boy or girl and indulge freely in all the things he or she did at age 20, or say 25, does

While we have known for some time about the many long-term benefits of exercise, from increased strength to a revved up metabolism, new research shows aerobic exercise also may have considerable effects on aging and brain health in the short term. A study published in the “Frontiers in Aging Neuroscience“ says exercise can help older adults improve their memory and overall cognitive health as they age. Researchers at the Center for BrainHealth at the University of Texas-Dallas studied a group of 37 adults ages 57 to 75 with sedentary lifestyles. They were split into two groups, one control group and one physically active group. The fitness group spent one hour a day, three times a week, either on the stationary bike or treadmill over the course of 12 weeks. Each participant was assessed before, after and halfway through the study on their overall cardiovascular fitness level and cerebral function. At all three checkpoints, the group that was physically active w

Its avocado season and we are all for it. Packed with active nutrients such as alpha and beta pinene, monosaturated fat and flavonoids, avocado has been proven to be a potent drug and has health benefits are good for the overall human system. Not only is the fruit good for the body, its leaves have potentials of preventing diseases and contains healing properties. Although some people exercise fear due to the presence of persin in avocado, research has proven that persin is not harmful to humans. With analgesic and detoxifying properties, it leaves are as good as the fruit. Here are five  benefits you get from using avocado: Treats Kidney stones : With active substances such as saponins and alkaloid, avocado leaves have proven to be an effective method for dissolve kidney stones. Drinking it two to three times a day breaks down the kidney stones within 7 to 10 days. During this period of drinking, you’d notice the froth-like substances come out through your urine.