Avoid packaging of food items in newspapers
Avoid having food in newspapers as the ink on the paper melts and contaminates the food, making it extremely harmful for consumption. Certain chemicals in the ink may contain cancer-causing elements.
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Honey is loaded with antioxidants that not only protects the skin during cold weather but also keeps the immune system functioning at its very best.
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Increasing your water intake is one of the easiest ways of getting rid of water retention problem. Unbelievable as it may sound, but this is a fact. Dehydration causes the body to retain water. If your body doesn’t feel it is getting sufficient water, it will hold onto what it has and won’t let go of it very easily.
Benefits of Yoga
Regular yoga practice stretches and tones the body muscles and also makes them strong. It helps improve your body posture and overall flexibility.
Benefits of Basil
Basil is an amazing herb that is known to combat cough, cold and diseases related to the lungs, heart and bladder. It is also found to be extremely effective against Dengue & Malaria. Adding basil to your tea not only gives it a strong flavor but also provides heat to the body.
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Chillies boost metabolism and contains 7 times the vitamin C level of an orange.
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The Human Body is designed to release 70% of its toxins through breathing. Deep breathing promotes blood circulation and improves the supply of oxygen to the heart. It also helps in relieving pain by emitting ‘Endorphin's’ (the body’s natural feel good pain killers).
Are you a fruit lover?
Fruits are best eaten on an empty stomach as they digest very quickly. If combined with carbohydrates and proteins it can slow down your digestion system leading to internal fermentation.
Sleepless in your city?
Growing number of people are engrossed in digital devices like mobile, computer and TV just before going to bed. Do you realize the harmful effects of this on getting sound sleep? The best solution is a digital detox an hour before bedtime.
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Eggs, specially the yolk contain an amino acid known as ‘Cysteine’ which is known to alleviate the effects of a hangover. If you’ve been partying a little too hard last night, add scrambled, fried or boiled eggs to your breakfast.
Do not break tablets before taking them
Do not break tablets before taking them because some tablets have a coating to protect your stomach or allow extended release of medicine
Dehydration
Drink plenty of water before, while, and after you are active, Encourage your child to drink extra fluids or suck on flavored ice pops, such as Popsicles, Avoid high-protein diets, Avoid alcohol, including beer and wine, Do not take salt tablets.
Malaria
Determine your level of risk, Stay in well-screened areas at night, Always use a bed-net impregnated with insecticides, Use mosquito repellent, Go for long sleeves, Insect repellent again, Sunscreen comes first - repellent second.
Dengue
Apply mosquito repellent, ideally one containing DEET. Apply it to exposed skin and/or clothing, using enough to cover the entire area. ...,Wear long-sleeves and long pants to cover your arms and legs.,Use mosquito nets while sleeping.
Gastroenteritis
Practice proper hand hygiene, Take care in the kitchen, Wash hands carefully with soap and water, Do not prepare food while infected, Clean and disinfect contaminated surfaces, Wash laundry thoroughly.