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“ Hey, put some turmeric on your wound ”, is something you get to hear from your elders when ever you get a cut or a wound. As, it is believed that turmeric has a healing power. Here you are going to find about the antimicrobial effect of turmeric as well as how it really works. What is an antimicrobial agent? The word antimicrobial means an agent that kills microorganisms (mainly includes bacteria, viruses & fungi). Term antibiotic is specifically used for bacteria, antifungal/antimycotic for fungi and agents protecting you from viruses are simply known as antiviral agents.  Surprisingly, turmeric has been found to have activity against all these microorganisms thus it is referred as an “antimicrobial” agent.   Antibacterial Activity Escherichia coli (E. coli) and Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus) are bacteria normally found in/on human body. Although, these bacteria act in favor of humans but they are known as opportunist pathogens. As soon as they ...

Due to the hustle and bustle now-a-days, most of the people rely on junk and packaged products as they save time by not needed to be cooked. All the processed foods contribute towards the building of toxic materials in our body leading to diseases such as obesity and diabetes etc. It is essential to get rid of the toxic metabolites in order to remain healthy and fit. Nature is filled with natural foods that not only cleanse our body but also give us the essential nutrients needed for the efficient functioning of our system. We have compiled a list of some of the natural foods that help to detoxify. 1. Apples It is rightly said that an apple a day keeps a doctor away. Apples are rich in fibers specifically pectin that helps to detoxify the metal additives and metabolites which may have accumulated in your body over a period of time. Apples are the gateway to a healthy life. They contain vitamins and ensure that your bowel movements are normal thus preventing constipation as w...

As you lose weight, you lose some muscle along with fat. This causes the muscles to increase the level of metabolism. In the process, as you lose weight, your metabolism declines, causing you to burn fewer calories than you did at your heavier weight. Amid the initial couple of weeks, a rapid drop in weight is normal. This is because when you cut calories, the body gets required vitality at first by discharging its stores of glycogen.  Glycogen is a carbohydrate found in the muscles and liver. It is halfway made of water, so when glycogen is scorched for energy, it discharges water, bringing about weight reduction that is for the most part water. This impact is impermanent. In the later stages as your rate of metabolism declines, the process of weight loss slows down. Utilizing a similar approach that worked at first may keep up your body and weight maintained, however it won't prompt more weight reduction. This is the point at which you’ll require a break through, so that a ...

If you’ve been ignoring those extra kilos shown on your weight machine, then this is the time to get concerned and start looking for the reasons causing that. Sometimes people eating the right food and carrying out the appropriate workout everyday still finds it hard to lose weight. Have you ever wondered why is that the case? Hormonal imbalance is one of the major but commonly overlooked reason for weight-loss resistance. There are certain hormones in human body that need to be balanced at any age in order to maintain a healthy weight. Other reasons might include your genetics, nutritional imbalances, metabolic challenges or environmental factors.    Some of the major hormones affecting your body weight and health includes: Testosterone Testosterone is a human sex hormone which is also required for bone density, muscle mass and strength. Even if you are controlling your diet or regularly doing exercise, lower level of testosterone may cause increased body fat and...

Unable to resist the smell of the heavenly chocolate? If yes, then you can actually give in to your cravings and let yourself enjoy the chocolate. Dark chocolate has numerous beneficial health effects that will give you a reason to buy it without any regrets. It contains 70% cocoa which is proven to be healthy. Here are the top five reasons to enjoy this ultimate delight that always helps you when you are feeling low and makes you happy and content with life. 1. Dark Chocolate Improves Blood Circulation Dark chocolate not just only satisfies your sweet tooth but also improves the circulation in your arteries by providing flexibility to them. It also helps to prevent clogging of the arteries by halting the white blood cells from sticking to the blood vessels. It is also found to be effective against the attacks of strokes. 2. Dark Chocolate Boosts Vision and Brain Functioning Now you can enjoy dark chocolate because it will help you to boost your vision and spatial mem...

All our childhood has been spent listening to the fact that almonds boost brain functioning, it helps improve memory and so on. But how does this happen? What is the science behind this little nut’s brain boosting power? Almond is considered as a nutritional powerhouse and is loaded with following vital nutrients: Zinc : Zinc is an antioxidant that fight against the production of free radicals in your blood. These free radicals need to be destroyed as they are responsible for the destruction of brain cells. Vitamin E & Vitamin B6 : Vitamin E slows down the ageing of brain cells that effect memory while vitamin B6 promotes brain health. Omega-3 and Omega-6 Fatty Acids : Almonds are loaded with healthy fats (omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids) that help increase intellectual levels. Importance of Almonds in Improving your Memory A connection between almonds and cognitive functioning of brain has been reported in a study published in the Journal of Nutritio...

Have you ever considered coloring as a way to de-stress yourself? Coloring books   might have seemed childish and are often ridiculed as being simplistic, uncreative, and formulaic but this approach can help you in staying calm and release your stress. In fact, coloring has become a popular stress reduction trend for adults which could help them in “de-stressing” and self-expressing” themselves. Art is a process of improving person’s physical, mental and emotional health by using the process of creating art. It is considered as a therapy that encourages creative thinking and lets you come up with your own unique solutions, allowing you to think out of the box. Art stimulates your brain to grow new neurons and increase a neurotransmitter dopamine that helps you feels good. It boosts drive, focus, and concentration. Although Art therapy is different from just the use of colors and depends on the relationship between the person and the therapist, yet it is considered de-stress...

With the advancement in the field of nutrition and food sciences, there is a recent trend of the concept of “Eating Green” or going vegan.  Many health conscious people are changing their eating habits and patterns by converting themselves from a meat eater to a vegetable one. The one most important factor implied in such instance is the use of organic and unprocessed food that is free of artificial colors, flavors and additives.  The organic foods offer whole and balanced nutrition that are pesticides and herbicides free. In this blog, we will cover some healthy ways of eating green vegetables that will help in steering your diet towards the right and healthy path. Of course, there is no harm in eating a balanced meat diet as well but our focus today will be on vegetables. Wholesome Diet Whole foods such as beans, legumes, sprouts are a great source of starch and proteins and they require less processing and packaging. When you start eating vegetables, you’ll be ...