Ragi, perhaps more commonly known as millet, is one of the most ancient grains in existence. It has been eaten for thousands of years of human history for good reason. It is not only much easier to grow than other grains like rice, but it actually has some truly prodigious health benefits. It has been known to detoxify the…
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There are many reasons to eat yogurt; it’s already considered one of the healthier snacks available. Yogurt has all kinds of health benefits. It’s most lauded for being a probiotic, containing calcium, and being a non-meat protein source, and having vitamin D. Recent studies have shown that yogurt probably has some other health benefits that may have been overlooked.…
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Jackfruit is one of the more interesting fruits out there. It hails from Southeast Asia, where it is extremely popular. The most startlingly thing about it is probably its size. Jackfruits are truly colossal fruits; just one is enough to feed a family for about a week. After its size is its taste; jackfruit has a particular flavor and…
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Osteoarthritis (OA) is a chronic condition that causes joint pain. It affects millions of people around the world, and is becoming more and more of a problem as we live longer and do more repeat tasks, like typing. OA can be debilitating and severely reduce your quality of life. It is not so simple as wearing and tearing your…
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Many sicknesses are referred to as the “common cold”. But what makes a sickness a common cold in the first place? The common cold is a viral infection of the nose or throat. It is basically an inconvenience and is relatively harmless. It can be caused by a wide variety of viruses and is more defined by its symptoms than…
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Palm oil is one of the most popular and affordable cooking oils in the world. It comes from the fruit of oil palms, Elaeis guineensis tree which is native to West and Southwest Africa. It has been used as a cooking ingredient for over than 5,000 years. Although palm oil is extremely popular, it can be considered a controversial cooking…
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Monsoon season can be a trying time for people. With so much moisture in the air, and perpetual wetness, it can be hard to maintain your normal lifestyle and stay healthy. If you become sick during monsoon season, the sickness can become perpetual and last the entire season. This can be prevented if you take precautions by using the Ayurvedic…
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