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Once the food is dropped on the floor, it does not matter how quickly you pick it up, it is not safe and healthy for your consumption at all. This contradicts the widespread notion of picking up the food and eating within a 5-second window. Researchers carried experiments on various types of surfaces have concluded that moisture, contact time, and type of surface, all add to cross-contamination and in some cases, even within a second. They have warned that bacteria contaminates instantly.
Due to unhygienic conditions of the kitchen where the food is cooked and due to lack of knowledge of the quality of ingredients used in cooking, restaurant food can be very unhealthy. Sometimes the fish is not cleaned, salads & fruits may not be washed well, fruit juices may not be made using fresh fruits etc are some unhealthy scenarios. Top of all, fried foods cause a lot of harm to the body if they are fried using unhealthy, cheap and low-quality cooking oils. Be safe!
Teeth brushing, Nail brushing, but have you heard of body brushing? Yes, that’s right. Dry Body brushing is also a trend these days for people who are health and beauty conscious. It helps to eradicate dead skin cells and encourages new cell development which results in brighter and smoother skin. It is also known to help in pesky ingrown hairs. Body brushing also improves vascular blood circulation and lymphatic drainage.
No Kidding! Donkey milk is coming into trend lately because of the following reasons. It is believed to be the kind of animal milk which is closely similar to human breast milk. The National Library of Medicine conducted a few studies which state that donkey milk is able to prevent hardening of arteries and is a good source of omega-3 fatty acids. Further research shows that it is also beneficial in preventing asthma and psoriasis.
Lush shower jellies are all set to capture the market as a new bathroom range. They are perfectly suited between hard bar soaps and soft shower gels. The most highlighting factor of them becoming a trend is that they are vegan-friendly. They are also versatile and multi-functional. Besides, they are literally fun to look at as they can be made to dance, wiggle, be squished and play. It is said that they create a rich lather on shower poufs.
These straws are as indestructible as all other plastic materials and not only causing harm to our immediate environment but also to the environment of the ocean. They are literally killing whales in the ocean. According to the data, about 500 million straws are dumped in the oceans every day which is eventually consumed by whales, shutting their bodies down. When the dead whales are cut open, they spill out the plastic!
According to the latest data of India, around 15 million people are suffering from bipolar disorder, schizophrenia and more than 50 million are suffering from common mental disorders such as anxiety and depression. Despite this breath-taking numbers, India has only three psychiatrists per million people. This means, the patients with any mental problems get little or no help. The country needs to look into these matters as a lot of these individuals can be treated back to normal and contribute to the development of the country.
The powerful spice is capable of a lot more than just adding a flavor to your food. It is said to relieve cold and reduce inflammation in the body. But have you ever tried ginger water for weight loss? All you have to do is boil 2 cups of water, add crushed paste of ginger and mix it well. Let it boil for at least 20 minutes and then drink it. It is proved highly beneficial in weight loss. It is also known to boost metabolism and flush out toxins from the body.
Many of us believe that after a particular age our body does not grow but in reality, it is entirely true. You may not believe but some of your body parts keep growing throughout your life. You know which ones? It’s your nose and ears. They actually never stop growing. Now you know why they start looking weird. Go ahead, spread the knowledge. Surprise people!
It is a common passed around statement that all the left-handed people are more creative than the right-handed ones. Well honestly, there is yet no definite answer to this but researchers are of the opinion that they are no smarter than the righties. However, there are a few of them who say that lefties come with an intellectual advantage. Moreover, several studies have revealed that it does not matter which hand is dominant, what matters is the degree of dominance.
Damn right, you definitely would be surprised to find out that your luxurious and perfumed skincare product might contain a little bit of pee in it. Doctors say, a component of urine called urea, is used in a lot of skincare products. Urine is mostly water and only a small percentage of it is urea. It is a fact that urine provides minerals, enzymes, antibodies and hormones which are beneficial to clear acne breakouts.
Trees use the energy from the sunlight to produce glucose from water and carbon dioxide and in this process, they tend to release oxygen. Suppose a tree is growing by 5 percent every year, it will be producing 100 kg of oxygen each year. A normal healthy human being breathes about 9 and a half tonnes (740 kg) of oxygen in a year which contributes only up to 23% of that air. So roughly, 8 to 9 trees are needed for one person! Currently, India has 28 trees per person and China has 108 trees per person even though their population is slightly higher.
A lot of us spend a lot of time into intense workout schedule to achieve the so desired impossible targets of weight. On the contrary, there is a new study which says that the additional time spent working out over 45-mins is completely irrelevant. The researchers have found that few mins of intense exercise will bring you the same outcome as a long time workout. The study has found that people who did not spend much time working out had the same results as compared to people who spent more than 45-mins working out.
Recently, after a long wait, a study has finally proved that consuming fast food helps in weight loss. The study shows that after two weeks of strict dieting, fitness freaks who were allowed to have one “cheat day” for eating whatever they desire were the people who stuck to their diet plan in the long run. According to the results, the researchers observed that having occasional indulgence makes the dieting more sustainable.
Nowadays, the market is flowing with fancy and innovative shower gels which are gaining popularity and the bar soaps are getting avoided. The reason why is it not a bad thing is because even though the bar soaps are equally effective, they allow the bacteria to sit idle on the surface. Thus, liquid soaps and gels are more hygienic considering they are free from manufacturing deposits. Choose wisely!
DOMS or delayed onset muscle soreness starts coming after 24-72hrs of a heavy gym workout. It is a common condition and needs to be taken care of. Some experts believe that warming yourself up is the key to reducing DOMS. Also, warming yourself up will also help you to improve your blood flow and supply more nutrients to the muscles enabling them to recover faster. Ask a gym instructor to guide you in warm-up activities.
A Healthy diet and Healthy lifestyle are what the current generation needs for the health of future generations. Some unhealthy foods that can harm your sex life are: Microwave Popcorn - A chemical found in the lining of the bag of popcorn can kill libido and lower sperm counts. Soy - It slashes sperm levels in men and messes with the ovarian function in women. Cheese - made from Cow’s milk contains synthetic hormones which are harmful to oestrogen and testosterone levels.
There is no denying to the fact that meat is an important part of a balanced diet but one needs to be highly cautious about overeating. The very first reason is that meat provides zero fibre which is not good for health. Secondly, they are loaded with proteins, which is also bad as you may put in more than your body requires and mess your kidneys. So, many nutritionists have made a ground rule that one must eat non-veg but incorporate it in a plant-based diet not vice-a-versa.
Many Physicians, sports coaches, nutritionists and fitness trainers across the country are using nutrigenomic or nutrigenetics tests. This test enables them to study and examine the relationship between various foods and genes of their clients to help them achieve their nutritional target. Presently, there are 5 labs throughout the country who offer these tests. The knowledge derived from the results can be used to prevent or treat diseases and to stay healthy.
Turning the conventional wisdom upside down, researchers have found that the active agent in marijuana, cannabinoids, may be useful in increasing low-light vision of vertebrates by sensitising the retinal cells whereas previous studies have proved that it typically works to reduce neurotransmission and not increase it. However, it only used by scientists in special cases as the known side-effects are dangerous.