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Weight Loss :: Connection between being lean and living longer

It has been known for a long time that mice live longer on diets that severely restrict calories, but until now the reason has not been clear. Restricting calories causes a gene called SIR2 to become active, and this in turn activates another gene called PPAR-gamma that regulates fat storage.

Skin Care :: Ayurveda and Natural Summer Skin Care

Summer is almost here, and you can?t wait to plunge into the pool or head for the beach. But before you rush out to sample the joys of summertime, make sure you are following a diet and routine that will help keep Pitta dosha in balance.

Smoking :: Quit smoking homoeopathic way on no tobacco day

In the present days of Drug addiction and Abuse menace, Smoking, though considered to be a sort of minor vice, nevertheless can be the beginning also in the form of an entry to some other major vices leading to other addictions. Smoking, the act of inhaling the fumes from a burning substance, usually tobacco.

Dating makes you healthy, wealthy, wise & confident

A study conducted by an online dating service Udate.co.uk had revealed that dating helps youngsters to embibe an optimistic approach towards life. Of the 500 singles interviewed, many admitted that dating equipped them better to tackle the day to day problems.

Back Pain, Lumbago, backache, slip disc & Homoeopathy

In today?s scenario almost 80 percent of adults are affected by back pain at some point in their lives. Almost every family has one or more people suffered with this some time or the other. Lumbago is defined as mild to severe pain or discomfort in the area of the lower back. Weak muscles in the Back & Stomach increase the risk of Backaches . A variety of problems in the muscles, tendons, bones, ligaments, or an underlying organ, such as the kidney, may also cause backaches.

Ayurveda :: Alternative medicine – Ayurveda

Ayurveda means the “Science of life” comprising of a system of lifestyle recommendations (which include diet, exercise and meditation), along with the use of specific herbs and minerals in the management of disease conditions.

Arthritis :: Weight loss and exercise help osteoarthritis – knee arthritis

A combination of exercise and weight loss (diet control) help overweight patients with osteoarthritis. Aerobics and resistance training for thrice-weekly hour-long sessions, and the dietary intervention maintaining an weight loss in obese showed promising results.

Exercise :: Exercise helps excess intestinal gas problems

People who have problems with excess intestinal gas are often advised to exercise, even though the benefit is unproven. In a small study from Spain, physical activity sped the clearance of excess gas. Physical exercise facilitates intestinal gas evacuation, and may thus prevent abdominal symptoms related to gas retention, such as bloating.

Heart disease :: Exercise reduces heart attack risk

Exercise reduces the chances of a having a heart attack. Heart attack patients have a higher risk of having another episode if they are also depressed or socially isolated.

Breast cancer :: Increased physical activity exercise reduces breast cancer risk

Postmenopausal women who engage in regular physical activity are known to be less likely to develop breast cancer. Increased physical activity reduces levels of estrogens in postmenopausal women, and thus may reduce the risk of breast cancer.