Makar (Kichadi) Sankranti: Worship the Sun

Makar Sakranti is also known as Khichidi Sakranti as people generally make Kichidi to celebrate this day. On the eve of Makar Sankrant people make Til and Jaggery Ladoos. Til is a good source of minerals like Fe, Mg, Ca, Co and Vitamin E which has antioxi
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Psoriasis

Psoriasis is one of the most immovable skin diseases. It is a chronic disease, recognized by thick, red, silvery, scaled patches of skin. This disease affects both sexes consistently, and is more common during the first fifteen to thirty years, altho
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March Is Frozen Food Month

Like most people, I had no clue that there was such a month as “Frozen Food Month” (definitely frozen food manufactures have something to do with this)! Anyway, we were grocery shopping and a poster for the same caught my eye. Although I&
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I Know - I Should Quit Smoking

I know Smoking Kills! This is a fact but the road downhill can be very treacherous is a recent realisation.   I remind myself everyday that one day I will get rid of this habit, sooner the better; because:   Psoriasis is a skin condit
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Palliative Care - Defined

Around the world 12% of deaths occur due to cancer. In the fight of cancer, time comes where treatment is not working and the individual has very less time left in his / her life.  October 9 is celebrated as World Palliative Care Day. This da
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Bad Posture? Get it Right

The Lethargic Walk, the Hunched Back, the Slacking Shoulder, the Forward Neck etc. are all signs of bad posture. Poor postures can be a result of tension, stress, work pressure, weakness, obesity and muscle imbalances. It becomes very important to ge
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