There is no particular kind of diet that can cure asthma. In fact, there is no known cure for it except the ones for controlling its symptoms. However, there are some foods that you may refrain from having if you want to keep an attack at bay. It is said that some of the worst asthma...
Short on time? These five exercises are all it takes to stay flexible – and all you need is 10 minutes three times a week When you’re crunched for time, stretching is often the first part of your workout that gets discarded. Then months after ignoring your hamstrings, you bend over to tie your shoes...
Careful what you nosh on at your next holiday party! Turns out, the season is rife with foods and drinks that trigger our instinct to all-out binge. Consider a delightfully festive caramel sea salt hot chocolate. It’s sweet, creamy and just the right amount of salty—a flavour combo that we don’t tire of, and so...
Reaching and maintaining a healthy weight takes hard work, difficult decisions, and certainly plenty of sweat and perhaps tears. So making sure that you follow a proper eating plan is paramount to keeping your goals alive. Do take a trip to the grocery store with these guidelines in mind so that you can start off...
Everyone is familiar with the fact that the mineral potassium is important for keeping the blood pressure within the range that is regarded as normal and healthy. Did you know that it’s also something that helps regulate the levels of electrolytes in the body and muscular contraction? And are you aware that potassium also encourages the proper beating of...
Dairy is a phenomenal source of protein and calcium, which means incorporating it into your diet on a regular basis is great for building and maintaining muscles, as well as keeping your bones and teeth strong. However, for some people, the consumption of dairy is something that can cause much distress! It’s only a sign...
Are you blue most of the time? Then serve more red-colored foods right in front of you. Other than making your meal or snack time appear more colorful, these foods are scientifically-proven to help lift your mood. Without further ado, let’s take a look at some red foods that you should consume regularly to feel happy: Strawberries...
Always bloated? Sometimes it comes from excess air trapped in your digestive tract. Other times it feels like a basketball is stuck in your abdomen, or your entire midsection has been flooded with water. Whatever bloating feels like to you, one thing’s for sure: it’s uncomfortable. And though bloat rarely signals something serious and typically goes away...
Losing weight won’t be that easy as there are many factors for us to take into consideration such as how often to eat, what foods to go on our diet, and how long will we be able to keep at it. Focusing on our diet can help us manage what goes inside our bellies and...
Here are 7 simple at-home workouts, many of which can be done in less than 20 minutes. Indoor cycling If you love logging kilometres on the open road, consider setting up your bike in your living room. You can put your favourite TV show or movie on the TV and pedal away. The most common...
As the world gears up to commemorate Parkinson’s Awareness Week starting April 10th, followed by World Parkinson’s Awareness Day...
Endometriosis, a condition affecting millions of women globally, often remains veiled in mystery and misconceptions. Endometriosis Awareness Month seeks to...
It’s officially Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month. Every woman needs to know the symptoms of ovarian cancer. Make sure you do. It...