Lifestyle

According to a study, spinach can turn harmful if consumed in excess. However, consuming a small bowl of spinach daily won’t lead to any side effects. It contains histamine, which might trigger a minor pseudo allergic effect. The green vegetable has loads of fibre, that can lead to stomach issues such as bloating, gas, and cramps. Reportedly, people who suffer from joint pain should avoid the consumption of spinach.

Emerging cases of Stomach Ulcers are another call for Doctors with its alarming symptoms like unbearable pain in the abdomen, shifting sides while sleeping, vomiting and nausea. According to Dr. Neeraj Nagai, the reaction of existing bodily stomach secretion with existing but misbalanced acids causes stomach ulcers. Smoking, alcohol consumption, intake of spicy and oily foods, and going hungry for longer time are some of the main reasons for… read-more

A source of serotonin, a hormone controlling mood and anxiety, cherries are recommended to lower anxiety and avoid memory loss, stated nutritionist Nmami Agarwal. She added that cherries regulate overall health and improve muscle recovery. Additionally, it is a reliable food for weight loss due to low sugar content. Helpful in joint-related pain, cherry also reduces the chances of gout attacks, the nutritionist highlighted.

Unilever-owned antiperspirant brand ‘Degree' has launched the world's first deodorant for specially-abled people. Besides engraving the instructions in braille, the deodorant’s easy to use design includes a magnetic cap closure, grip placement and a hook design. The company’s vice president said "We're on a mission to make the deodorant application process more accessible for all". Several non-profit organisations including Muscular Dystrophy… read-more

Nutritionists Dr Archana Batra suggests garlic and ginger to improve gut functioning, anticipating the high consumption of gujiyas and sweets during the festive season. Garlic protects from infections as it has anti-fungal and anti-bacterial properties while ginger increases the production of stomach acids, she added. Dr Batra also suggests apple cider vinegar, unripe banana and cruciferous vegetables in order to help the functioning… read-more