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Yam - Health Benefits

August 29th, 2007 by

Yam is a tropical root vegetable.  Yam is native to Africa.  Yam belongs to the family of ‘dioscreacea’. The word ‘YAM’ is an African name which means “to eat”. There are close to 150 varieties of Yam.    Although it has a rough skin which is difficult to peel, the skin becomes soft after it is boiled.  The skin of the vegetable varies from dark brown to light pink and the edible portion varies

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Sweating

August 28th, 2007 by

Sweating is the way by which body gets rid of the excessive heat that is generated due to some physical activity, metabolism , stress, anxiety etc.,  An average person is supposed to have 2.6 million sweat glands all over his body.  The sweat glands are present in the ‘Dermis’ layer of the skin.  The sweat majorly contains water, traces of salt, urea.  The sweat evaporates once exposed to air and

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Cabbage- Health benefits.

August 24th, 2007 by

Cabbage has a long history of use both as a food and a medicine. Although the origin of Cabbage is not known completely, it is said to have spread across the world from North America. Cabbage is a member of the Cruciferae family which is related to broccoli. Raw cabbage juice is well documented as being remarkably effective in treating peptic ulcers. In addition to its cancer-preventive

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Bitter Gourd - Health Benefits

August 8th, 2007 by

..Bitter Gourd is also known as bitter melon or Karela.It is known for its curative properties from ancient times. Bitter gourd helps in maintaining the blood sugar levels and helps the body function normally. It is bitter in taste and thus goes its name. It is a well known home remedy for diabetes Mellitus. It is used to treat disorders like piles, skin disorders, alcoholism, cholera etc., The

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Avacado - Health Benefits

August 7th, 2007 by

Avocado “The king of Fruits” originated in central America.  Avocado is an exotic fruit.  It is a very nutritious fruit rich in potassium and vitamins. Avocados are a good way to get more lutein in the diet. It is useful in treating malnutrition, skin disorders etc., The fruit is deep green in colour and is pear shaped. It is a tropical fruit and grows all through the year. It cannot withstand

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