8 plank variations for a flatter tummy
Plank is an isometric core strength exercise that helps sculpt your waistline and improve your posture. Depending on the type of plank you try, you can also engage your back, arms, shoulders, glutes, and hamstrings. Here are a few plank variations that you can be done in less than 30 minutes. One of the best […]
Winter mistakes making you catch flu
Where some people glum about the short days and long nights, others enjoy winter as the best season of the year. But due to our countless bad habits in the cold months, we can ruin the cheerful moments of the wintry weather. Here we bring to you some of the winter mistakes that are responsible […]
Magnesium-rich nuts, green leafy vegetables may reduce risk of heart disease, diabetes
Including magnesium rich food like spices, nuts, beans, cocoa, whole grains and green leafy vegetables in your diet daily may reduce the risk of coronary heart disease, stroke and type-2 diabetes, reveals a study. The study was published in the open access journal BMC Medicine. Click here for more…
The simple acupressure guide to relieve stress and pain
Acupressure is an ancient Chinese healing method. Putting pressure with fingers or with your hands on certain parts of the body heals mind and body. No matter where you are, a simple acupressure practice can give you an instant relief. And the best part is that you do not need anyone’s assistance as it is […]
Nitrogen a key driver for gut health
The number of nitrogenmicrobes found in an individual’s gut play an important role in determining the type of diet strategy that can yield results, a new research has found. Though there are different ways by which a person can have a good diet, but the same diet does not work in a same way for […]
7 Reasons to Drink Aloe Vera Juice Everyday
Some of the most prized ingredients in the world of Ayurveda are commonly available around us. They can be lurking somewhere in the kitchen or quietly growing in a neighbour’s herb garden. One such example is aloe vera. Ghritkumari, as known in Hindi, it is capable of curing a range of ailments with its numerous […]
Vyasa Houston Observes World Diabetes Day
By Raghu Iyer HOUSTON: “The World Diabetes Day” was commemorated on the 12th of November 2016 in Houston by VYASA, a research based yoga organization. The event was hosted at India House with a great success with over 100 participants benefiting from it. Two prominent Houston doctors spoke at the event about the nature of […]
Heart attack or Heartburn: How You Can Find Out
With heart diseases being one of the major causes of death in India, it is perhaps not surprising that most people presume any pain in the chest area to be an attack. As a result, in a large number of cases a patient is rushed to the hospital, only to find that it is a mere heartburn. To prevent the panic […]
Celebrity trainer Shivoham reveals the ultimate weight loss secret
With so much advice on fitness and diet, it is easy for people to lose the bigger picture. The fact remains, not one fitness plan or diet plan fits all. Celebrity fitness trainer, Deepesh Bhatt aka Shivoham feels it is important for people to at first realise their fitness goals before getting into a workout […]
This is How You Can Speed Up Your Metabolism to Lose Weight
What does metabolism really mean? Mayo Clinic defines metabolism as “The process by which your body converts what you eat and drink into energy. During this complex biochemical process, calories in food and beverages are combined with oxygen to release the energy your body needs to function.” In simple words, your body’s metabolic rate determines […]
Children Inherit Intelligence From Mothers, Says Study
WASHINGTON: Mother’s genes may determine how clever the children will be, whereas the father makes no difference to their intelligence levels, a new research suggests. Women are more likely to transmit intelligence genes to their children as they are carried on the X chromosome and women have two of these, while men only have one. […]
Fatty Diet May Increase Risk Of Intestinal Tumour
Specific types of high-fat diets — based on corn or coconut oils like those found in certain salad dressings and ice cream — may increase risk of tumour formation in intestinal cancer, finds a study. A high-fat-diet-induced immune reaction causes inflammation leading to intestinal cancer even if one is not obese, suggested the study. […]
Stop Diabetes Movement (SDM) Yoga Camps Conclude on High Note
By Nikhil Jain HOUSTON: Sewa International and VYASA organized two ten-day yoga camps from Sep 16 to 25. The camps were held simultaneously at two locations in the Houston area (Sugar Land and Katy). The camp is specially designed for diabetic and pre-diabetic people to help them manage and control diabetes with yoga routine and […]
How rogue elements of DNA endanger our health
A new study has found evidence that health becomes endangered when ageing cells lose control of rogue elements of DNA called transposons. Research has shown that a low-calorie diet, a key intervention already known to increase lifespan, dramatically delays the onset of increased transposon activity. Click here for more…
HPV Cancers: The Most Preventable Human Cancers
HOUSTON: IACAN had a very informative educational program on HPV cancers and as speakers, we had the honor of having Dr. Kathleen M. Schmeler, and Dr. Erich M. Sturgis of the University of Texas-M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas. The human papillomavirus (HPV), is a group of more than 150 related viruses. Some “low-risk HPV” […]
Why you should snack
If you are extremely conscious of your diet, you most likely see Snacking as a sin. But that’s not entirely true. Snacking is a two edged sword – you can’t overlook it and you can’t afford to overdo it. Whether you want to lose weight or maintain it, it is good for both. The key is to […]
Is your calcium tablet good for you?
If you have crossed the age of 30, it is most likely that you have been told it’s time to start taking calcium supplements, and in all probability you already are popping them to avoid weak bones as you age. But it isn’t as simple as it sounds- calcium supplements may be a double-edged sword. […]
Exposure To 9/11 Disaster Tied To Low Birthweight, Preterm Delivery: Study
For years following the events of September 11, 2001 in lower Manhattan, the disaster and its aftermath may have affected women and their babies who were not even conceived yet, according to a new study. Researchers found that among women who were rescue or recovery workers responding to the events of 9/11, or women who […]
National Marrow Donor Program Honors Houston’s Indian American Cancer Network (IACAN)
HOUSTON : The Indian American Cancer Network (IACAN) in Houston has been named the 2016 Leadership Award recipient by the National Marrow Donor Program (NMDP)/Be The Match, which operates the Be The Match Registry. As the largest and most diverse marrow registry in the world, Be The Match works every day to save lives through […]
Have a healthy work day
Considering a large number of people spend a lot of time at their workplace, it makes sense to pay a little extra attention to your immediate surroundings there. Believe it or not, your work environment can actually have an impact not only on your productivity but also your mood. Here are some tips that will help… Take […]
