Rice has long been recognised as a powerful skincare ingredient, and its popularity has grown even more with the rise of Korean beauty routines. What makes rice so effective is its combination of antioxidants, vitamins and soothing compounds that help brighten the skin and improve texture over time. Whether used as rice water, rice flour…
Oranges are one of the easiest fruits to enjoy, but they are not always the easiest to keep fresh. Because they contain so much natural moisture, they can dry out, soften, or turn mouldy sooner than expected if they’re not stored correctly. Many people leave oranges out on the counter or sealed in plastic bags,…
Cucumbers are often seen as one of the safest and healthiest foods to add to your meals, light, refreshing, and packed with water to keep you hydrated. They’re technically fruits, closely related to melons, and offer fibre, antioxidants, and essential nutrients that make them a popular choice in salads, smoothies, and snacks. But despite their…
A 36-hour fast has become a widely discussed practice among fitness enthusiasts who want rapid improvements in their health and metabolic wellbeing. Despite its rising popularity, Dr Sudhir Kumar, a senior neurologist at Apollo Hospitals in Hyderabad, cautions that this extended form of intermittent fasting is not appropriate for everyone. In a recent X post,…
Dr. Alok Chopra, a prominent cardiologist, emphasizes that the hazardous air quality in Delhi is a dire health emergency instead of an unavoidable reality. He advocates for urgent measures: wear N95 masks, keep sensitive individuals sheltered, and utilize air purifiers to combat pollution. Incorporating antioxidant-rich foods, specific supplements, and indoor greenery can enhance our health…
Influencers, podcast hosts and biohackers have hyped methylene blue online as a secret cognitive booster, fueling demand long before solid human evidence/ image, Instagram,X Videos of actors, podcasters and “biohackers” sipping or swallowing something bright blue have turned methylene blue into a minor wellness phenomenon. It is being described online as “brain fuel”, a “limitless…
A money plant is one of the most popular indoor plants because it grows easily, looks beautiful, and is believed to bring prosperity and positive energy into the home. That is why it can feel disappointing when its leaves begin to turn yellow and lose their fresh green shine. Seeing dull and limp foliage may…
Most of us imagine a heart attack as a sudden chest pain and falling to the ground. In fact, the body often gives much quieter signals, sometimes years in advance of a crisis. These can show up in unlikely places such as the skin, gut, jaw, or sleep pattern. Learning to read them allows earlier…
There are some places on Earth which have special blessings from Mother Nature. One among them is the iconic Dead Sea, which feels straight out of science fiction. The Dead Sea is known as the saltiest sea in the world, making drowning nearly impossible. Spread across the borders of Jordan, Israel, and the West Bank,…
It’s the cooking oil Americans reach for every single day, often without a second thought. A UC Riverside study links America’s favorite cooking oil, to obesity in mice. Researchers discovered that a specific liver protein variation influences how the body processes linoleic acid, a key component of soybean oil, leading to weight gain. It’s the…
