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TRANSFIXING TURMERIC FACTS By NETHRA VIJAYAKUMAR Turmeric is also called as Indian saffron or the golden spice which goes in almost every curry and Savory dishes that is cooked in our kitchen, which adds nutritional value. Turmeric is a powerful medicinal herb with over 300 nutrients including beta-carotene, Vitamin C, calcium, flavonoids, fibre, iron, niacin, potassium, zinc among many other nutrients. Curcumin is the active compound which got attention of scientists, supplement industry and food technologists for its anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial and wound healing properties Turmeric is also a good source of omega-3 fatty acids. Health benefits of turmeric in our daily life  • It is a natural antiseptic and antibacterial agent, useful in disinfecting cuts and burns.  • Reduces the risk of childhood leukemia.  • Is a natural liver detoxifier.  • May prevent and slow the progression of Alzheimer's disease by removing amyloyd plaque buildup in the brai...

AUGUST MONTH OF CHILDREN’S EYE HEALTH AND SAFETY By NETHRA VIJAYAKUMAR August is dedicated to preventing eye injuries and vision loss and saving children’s eyesight. One of 20 children ages 3 to 5 has a vision problem that could result in permanent vision if left untreated. Despite this unsettling statistics, 80 percent of preschoolers do not receive an eye screening. Children’s Eye Health and Safety Awareness Month encourages parents to learn how to protect their child’s eyesight and save their child’s eyesight from vision threatening conditions through regular eye exams, hence early detection and proper treatment.  Routine Eye exams: As a patent it’s important to remember to include an annual eye screening. Your children’s eyes should be regularly examined during pediatric well-child visits beginning around the age of three. These screenings may help detect refractive errors such as nearsightedness, farsightedness and astigmatism as well as the following diseases: ...

BENEFITS OF DARK CHOCOLATE By NETHRA VIJAYAKUMAR Dark chocolates are made from the seeds of cocoa tree which is one of the best antioxidants in the word. As per studies, dark chocolates are beneficial for your heart and overall health. Chocolate and happiness have been coupled together as a “love food”. Benefits of dark chocolate are as follows: It helps crub craving: Food craving is typically defined as frequent, intense desire to consume a particular type of food, which leads to weight gain by 11 percent says studies. Dark chocolate contains more than 70% cocoa.   Smelling and eating the dark chocolate can reduce the ghrelin levels (a hormone which stimulates the appetite and sends signals to your brain when you are hungry.) in your body which thus can suppress your cravings and ultimately help you lose weight. Consuming dark chocolate on a regular basis can increase your satiety levels and help you control your cravings. Even though chocolate is loaded with calories ...

HEALTHCARE PROVISIONS OF COCONUT By NETHRA VIJAYAKUMAR Coconut is the fruit of the coconut palm. It is used for its water, milk, oil and tasty meat. Thankfully, the misguided coconut era has come to an end. Coconuts have been grown in tropical regions for more than 4,500 years but recently increased in popularity for their flavor, culinary uses, and potential health benefits. Unlike many other fruits, that are high in carbs, coconut provides mostly fat. Coconut oil:  Nearly 90 percent of fat in coconut oil are saturated and they are healthy. Fifty-five to sixty-five percent of the saturated fat in coconut oil are medium chain fatty acids (MCFAs), which have been used as dietary supplements to improve nutrient absorption and sports performance. Coconut oil is rich in lauric acid, which has been shown to help the body fight viruses. Coconut meat: Coconut meat is rich in phytosterols, cholesterol like compound found primarily in nuts and legumes, phytosterols have ...

CONSEQUENCES OF KIDS YOGA By NETHRA VIJAYAKUMAR Kids these days are likely to be experiencing worry, anxiety and fear, and this can include the types of fears that are very similar to those experienced by adults, such as a fear of dying, a fear of their relatives dying. And as mode of teaching has become online, they have less opportunity to be with their friends and get that social support that is essential for good mental well-being.   Practicing yoga is important for kids for many of the same reasons it is important for adults. Yoga helps kids to relax, relieve stress and anxiety, sleep better, improve emotional regulation, increase empathy, and improve mood and affect. Practicing yoga with kids also teaches them how to be more mindful, which happens to be just one of the many ways in which we can teach mindfulness to kids. For kids, however, stress is something they are only just learning about, and they often don’t know what it is or how to handle it. It’s up to us...

DRINK PURE TO STAY HEALTHY By NETHRA VIJAYAKUMAR Keeping hydrated is crucial for health and well-being, but many people do not consume enough fluids each day. Around 60 percent of the body is made up of water, and around 71 percent of the planet’s surface is covered by water. Benefits of drinking water: Water keeps every system in the body functioning properly. Here are few important jobs carried out by water, they are  • carrying nutrients and oxygen to your cells • flushing bacteria from your bladder • aiding digestion • preventing constipation • normalizing blood pressure • stabilizing the heartbeat • cushioning joints • protecting organs and tissues • regulating body temperature • maintaining electrolyte (sodium) balance. Giving your body enough fluids to carry out those tasks means that you're staying hydrated. If you don't drink enough water each day, you risk becoming dehydrated. Warning signs of dehydration include weakness, low blood pressure, d...

CREATE HEALTHY HABITS, NOT RESTRICTIONS By NETHRA VIJAYAKUMAR Body weight control is much more successful if you can combine a well balanced diet with a healthy lifestyle. Crash diets may have positive short term results, but they tend to have poor long term success rates. As a Dietitian, it’s hard for me to counsel on weight loss. This may sound odd, but it’s the truth. I may be able to educate you on how to eat healthy, apart from diet the person may also be facing many other issues, that contribute to their struggle with weight loss – work pressure, financial issues, relationship struggles etc., And until one is able to find a way to deal with these life stressors, struggles with weight will continue to persist.  So while counseling, each person it taken into consideration and would see where the changes can be made in their lifestyle. I believe that, these small changes will add up to big results. I might suggest a lot of ideas to them of where the changes might nee...