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Four Nicotine Alternatives To Quit Smoking
w we all wish for a magic wand that will help us quit our ill habits such as smoking. For starters, here are some alternatives to smoking. The Vapes Vapes, also popularly called e-cigars, are a popular alternative to cigarettes. These are battery-powered and heat up the liquid […]
The Happy Buzz With Nicotine. Is It Worth It?
e thing common amongst many of these consumers is perhaps their willingness to quit but wondering how to. But before we look at Nicotine alternatives, let’s first understand what Nicotine is and how it works.  The source Nicotine occurs naturally in tobacco leaves. Did you know that nicotine […]
Do Multivitamin Tablets Make Us More Healthy?
oke about food supplements 101. Now onto a more important question, what it means for Indians? Are vitamin supplements good or bad? Thanks to plenty of articles doing the rounds about the harmful effects of vitamin overdosing? Let’s break it down into a few simple steps […]
How To Figure Out If You Need Food Supplements
June 2020. Remember, how in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, the sale of immunity supplements skyrocketed? Wondering if this was just a fad or are Indians continuing to consume vitamins, minerals, and supplements (VMS) more frequently?  Preventive health and holistic well-being are on top of […]
Scientific Tips For A Better Sleep
to you if you ignore it, says Gillian Flynn in Gone Girl. In reality, one can’t ignore the stats that 55% of Indian adults face trouble sleeping at least three nights a week. We all would love to dive into a good sleep right away leaving all […]
Be ‘Label’ Cautious
ormation on labels on your packaged foods correctly? We don’t think so…Food labels are often more convoluted than they appears to our busy minds, camouflaging essential information within it.  Look out for Serving size  Simply put, size matters. The nutrition table gives the quantum of nutrients PER SERVING. So the size […]
Why Fat-Free Diet Isn’t Trouble Free
e they truly healthy? Here’s what you need to know about going low-fat and why a fat-free diet for weight loss isn’t always trouble-free. What Happens When You Don’t Have Enough Fat In Your Diet? Healthy fats enable the body to absorb soluble fats and vital nutrients. By […]
Cycling Doesn’t Just Make You Healthier It Makes You Smarter Happier too!
a close relationship between cycling and the way your brain functions. It not only makes your brain happier but physiologically stronger too… It Improves Blood Flow To The Brain Exercise in the form of cycling can improve blood flow to the brain leading to […]
Can You Get Smooth Skin With Caffeine?
idely used drug in the world. And yep, we do owe a great debt to an Ethiopian goat herder Kaldi. He noticed his goats dancing around while high on coffee berries and the rest is history! These days caffeine has found its way beyond your favorite mug, as […]
Four Things To Do Today For Healthy Aging
T exam! And hey, Manju Ji started her restaurant when she was 80. When we hear such norm-shattering news, it does make us think that age is really just a number, isn’t it?  And rightly so, as Betty Friedan, an American feminist writer once said, “Aging is not lost […]
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