The Omicron variant is a variant of the COVID-19 virus. Omicron variant is the common name used to refer to what is technically known as the B.1.1.529 variant. A variant of a virus is a new strain that has emerged due to a mutation (or mutations) in the virus’s genetic structure. Use and awareness of the name Omicron variant became more[…]
Travelling and staying in shape don’t normally go hand in hand. We all know a vacation is the time for over-indulging, treating yourself, and then coming home feeling about 5kgs heavier! However, I personally think time out of your routine is a great opportunity to prioritize your health. It’s pretty obvious that no one really[…]
Guava fruit is commonly eaten fresh or made into beverages, jams, and other foods. Various parts of the plant, including the leaf and the fruit, are used as medicine. Guava is another tropical fruit rich in high-profile nutrients. With its unique flavour, taste, and health-promoting qualities, the fruit easily fits into the category of new[…]
Many a times emotions are overwhelming, if some of these are not controlled in time, they can become the cause of your stress. The good news is that there are many simple techniques, and with some lifestyle changes, that we teach you, would help to control and deal with these negative feelings and emotions: 1.[…]
Weight gain is an increase in body weight. This can involve an increase in muscle mass, fat deposits, excess fluids such as water or other factors. Weight gain increases your stamina, power, energy level, and make the immune system and resistance power strong. Where your weight also increases. The safe way to increase weight is[…]
Turmeric is a flowering plant, Curcuma longa of the ginger family, Zingiberaceae, the rhizomes of which are used in cooking. Turmeric powder has a warm, bitter, black pepper–like flavour and earthy, mustard-like aroma. It is long used in Ayurvedic medicine, consuming turmeric or curcumin is effective for treating many disease. Curcumin is a bright yellow chemical produced by plants of the Curcuma[…]
Depression is classified as a mood disorder. It may be described as feelings of sadness, loss, or anger that interfere with a person’s everyday activities. Depression (major depressive disorder) is a common and serious medical illness that negatively affects how you feel the way you think and how you act. Fortunately, it is also treatable.[…]
Food has played a fundamental role within healthcare for centuries, and its use in both preventative and therapeutic medicine has been documented in medical texts dating as far back as the Hippocratic epoch. The quote attributed to Hippocrates himself, ‘let food be thy medicine, and let medicine be thy food’, further reiterates how nutrition and[…]
Aloe vera is a succulent plant species of the genus Aloe. Having some 500 species, Aloe is widely distributed, and is considered an invasive species in many world regions. An evergreen perennial, it originates from the Arabian Peninsula, but grows wild in tropical, semi-tropical, and arid climates It is used in many consumer products, including beverages, skin[…]
Obsessive-compulsive disorder is characterized by unreasonable thoughts and fears (obsessions) that lead to compulsive behaviors. Obsessions are thoughts, images or impulses that occur over and over again and feel outside of the person’s control. Individuals with OCD do not want to have these thoughts and find them disturbing. In most cases, people with OCD realize that these[…]