How to get rid of an itchy throat and common cold in 24 hrs?
I don’t think anyone dreads an itchy throat as much as I do. Why? Because it’s the trailer to a movie I have no interest in watching AKA it most likely leads to a flu or full blown seasonal bronchitis (yes, there is such a thing. An I’m a testimony to this fact) that lasts…
Natural home remedies for diarrhoea (Complete meal plan)
So recently my mum had a bout of bad watery diarrhea that lasted 2 days. I think the biggest mistake she made was ignoring the symptoms and continuing with her daily errands instead of resting it out. Word to the wise – I’ve always maintained that our bodies have an amazing ability to heal themselves…
Best of lazy workouts
Losing weight is easier said than done. And if you suffer from PCOS, you have to incorporate some form of exercise in your daily routine. For all the lazy bums out there who can’t afford a gym and still have the will but can’t find the way..here are a couple 30, 15 and 5-minute workouts…
PCOS ..In simple words
Poly means ‘many’ A cyst is basically a sac (pimple) filled with a solid or liquid. Syndrome means there isn’t a single cause of PCOS but it is a result of multiple factors (hormone imbalance, poor diet, lack of exercise) So simply put, the definition of PCOS is a formation of multiple cysts as a…
Get healthier with 3 simple diet changes – You will just need to drive to the nearest supermarket
Many many years ago, in 1906 to be exact, there was an Italian dude – Vilfredo Pareto who came up with the ‘Pareto principle’. His theory states that 20% of invested effort is responsible for 80% of results obtained. When applied to health, this principle works beautifully too. Little effort is needed for long-term health…
Where can you find grass-fed butter in Dubai?
Butter. Glorious. Butter. I don’t think I’ve ever met anyone who hates butter. Moist, Squishy, Goodness that was solely created to make people happy. Butter isn’t the devil the world has made it out to be. Contrary to popular belief, it is a great nutritional source that can help protect your heart, fight cancer and protect your…
What is grass-fed butter and why is it good for you?
pinterest.com What is grass-fed butter? Butter is nothing but milk fat. Simply put, grass-fed butter is made from cow’s milk who are fed grass. Normal butter comes from cows who are fed grains. Most people aren’t familiar with grass feeding vs grain feeding of cows. If a cow is grass-fed it means it has been…
Why is milk bad for you?
clker.com Before I start listing out reasons why milk is bad for you, here’s some food for thought. Have you ever considered why humans are the only species of mammals that drink milk long after infancy. And the only species that drinks milk from another species? Pretty odd, no? You can blame the obsession with milk…
How can you fix constipation?
I know. I know. Constipation is no joking matter until the shit gets real that is (okay that’s the last one). Before I go on to explain what you can do to fix your potty-issues, let’s try to understand how a normal stool forms in your body. How does a normal stool form ?…
What is PCOS and my personal struggle with it
Where can you buy healthy cakes in Dubai?
Healthy Cakes? Isn’t that some kind of a dichotomy? Oh, you think I’m referring to those inedible treats with poor substitutes that taste worse than bird food? Nope. Nahi. La. I shall explain. As a recovering pessimist, I try to see the glass half full. ‘Try’ being the operative word here. But try as I might, when my gynae…
Where can you find cheap gyms in Dubai?
Wouldn’t it be nice if the healthy things made us fat and the fatty things made us healthy? How different would our lives have been, no? On that ‘ecstatic’ note, increasingly many hotels are now offering gym memberships. If any of the hotels listed below aren’t located close to your residence, I’d suggest you call…
5 ways to treat PCOS and fix irregular periods naturally
First things first, please come to terms with the fact that PCOS cannot be cured. Having said that, it is not the end of the world. You can can lead a perfectly normal life as it can be controlled. PCOS is a hormonal disorder and hormones are mostly affected by stress and poor diet. Indulge…
Stressed? Depressed? Moody? Adopt, Foster or walk a dog at these UAE shelters
What is its about animal videos that makes most people go ‘AWWW’. Merely watching a video makes one smile and de-stress. Increasingly animals are used in therapy to help improve the well-being of people suffering from depression, stress and mental health problems. Animals trigger happy memories for those who grew up with a pet at home.…
How to have a good night’s sleep?
Isn’t it annoying that some people can hit the sack at the blink of an eye (pun-unintended) while the rest of us have to try a gazillion sleep inducing methods like rubbing Vetiver oil on the tips of our toes (don’t ask), adjusting our pillows to make sure we’re breathing correctly, drinking a glass of warm…