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Sunday, July 18, 2010

Make up in 10 mins

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Luscious lips, smoky eyes and rosy cheeks… if you thought you had to do all this and much more to look gorgeous, you are wrong. You can be the cynosure of all eyes with minimal make-up that takes less than 10 minutes.

Surprised? You don't have to be. Here's how you can look prim and proper for every occasion, even when you are hard pressed for time.

An impromptu date

If it's one of those kinds of surprises when he lands up at your workplace one evening to whisk you off to somewhere for an unplanned date, tell him you'll be there in 10 at most.

There will be no time for any elaborate eye make up. So just cleanse your face and rub in some moisturiser. Line your eyes just on the upper lids and redo the lipstick.

Don't bother so much with the rouge. The excitement you're feeling will show through and that will be good enough! ;)

Interview perfect

A few minutes before going into the interview suite, lock yourself in the powder room for some last moment fixes.

Gently dab at any nervousness induced perspiration on your chin or forehead. Re-touch the lipstick and take a moment to relax.

If your hair is done up in a neat French knot, don't disturb it. If there're a few stray strands, push them behind your ear and tuck the lock gently back into the roll. Brush loose hair before you step out.

An unplanned evening

If your friends call and say they'd be picking you up for a party and that you need to be ready in the next few minutes, take out your makeup kit as you're getting dressed.

Smudge some kohl on the upper and lower lashes before powdering off any hints of dark circles. Touch your cheekbones with a subtle blush. Keep the lipstick for the end. Don't bother with a liner.

Give three minutes each to the eyes, cheeks and lips.

Rushing for a presentation

Spend time only on defining your eyes and lips well. Line the upper lashes. A subtle eye shadow should be just fine apart from light mascara if you'd like.

Line your lips and fill in lip color. Focus on the hair as well and brush is well if you're leaving it loose.

Off to work in a jiffy

Line the upper and lower lashes and then focus on getting the lipstick right. You might not want to fuss too much with eye shadow and blushers for work, unless you'll be meeting some important clients or it's your company's anniversary.

Give yourself just 10 minutes for a quick make up job and see heads turn!

Wednesday, July 14, 2010

What is permanent make up?

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Fed up of getting your makeup on nearly everyday? Or did your partner run screaming when he saw you sans makeup early in the morning?

Honestly, very few women can do without makeup. And that's a fact that makeup companies play on! Looking good is a human fallacy; we all want to look pretty and be appreciated but heck, who wants to spend nearly an hour and half to get the war paint on and then another half hour to remove it!

And sometimes it's also a skin condition or a medical problem that we want to hide with makeup.

That's where permanent makeup comes into the picture. More and more women are choosing to tattoo eye-brows to darken them, get their lips permanently inked a rosy red or tattoo their cheeks with a permanent blush.

Tattoo artist Olly Alva, co-owner Al's Tattoo Studio, Mumbai shares, "A lot of my clients who want to get tattooed eyebrows or eyeliner had undergone chemotherapy which led to hair loss. Then there are clients who want to cover scars or have a skin condition called vitiligo and want permanent make-up to cover these patches."

How does it work?

Permanent makeup is now done at tattoo parlours (with trained staff), medspas as well as hair salons or even your doctor's office, with prior appointment of course.

Permanent makeup is as good as a tattoo on your face. If you do opt for permanent makeup it's something you need to think about very seriously.

Remember, you need a good tattoo artist if you intend to do any of the following: colouring your cheeks/eyebrows, tinting your eyelids and/or colouring your lips permanently!

Alva explains, "Most of my clients who want permanent makeup come through doctors' references. We take their profile picture and make the changes on Photoshop to show how the changes will look. We have a thorough discussion with our clients before getting the permanent makeup done."

What's the procedure?

When you are talking about permanent, it means the tinting will last forever!

Alva reveals, "While tattooing eyebrows or lips, I prefer to do a lighter shade as compared to the picture that was Photoshoped. Because it is difficult to lighten a tattoo after it is complete. However, if my client wants more colour we add it."

To take care of your tattooed makeup, Alva recommends no chemical cosmetics, no ammonia, and no 'hard core' makeup. The colour might fade over a period of time but it varies from person to person.

The pros and cons

Although you can be assured of looking gorgeous 24/7 there are pros and cons.

The pros: If you get permanent makeup tattooed, you can be assured of no makeup menaces in the monsoon, while swimming and of course no more cosmetics.

The cons: If you want to get your permanent makeup removed, you will have to shell out big bucks on laser treatments to soften or neutralise the tints implanted under your skin. If the tattoo starts the fade you have to be prepared to pay the expense for touch-ups. Also, it will be very difficult for you to change your look with changing trend.

Keep in mind

Before tattooing permanent makeup you must do your homework on the tattoo artist and his tattoo parlour.

Find out if the tattoo artist is licensed, is good with permanent makeup and whether he maintains well sanitised products and tools. Make sure you speak to other people who have undergone this procedure.

Also, remember that you can't change it according to your whims and fancies once it is done since it is permanent after all! We think it's a better option for those with medical conditions.

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Enhance your eyes!

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Indian women are known to have beautiful eyes, if only we knew how to flaunt them well! Ever noticed the way our Indian actresses style their eyes, highlight and accentuate them? They sure know to grab eyeballs, don't you think?

We give you a list of celebrity 'eye candy' and tips that will help you take complete care of your eyes while trying to get their look!

Aishwarya Rai

Aishwarya may have the most amazing eyes you've ever seen, but if you look beyond them, you will notice it's not just the pretty eyelashes that have us floored. This Bollywood beauty applies loads of mascara. Excess is the word. So yes, mascara, if you pick the right colour (which is not always black), will help you define your lashes well.

The downside: Overuse or picking on your mascara will only cause your lashes to fall off. Ouch! So why not opt for the real thing instead? Wondering what we're talking about? The Latisse eyelash enhancer, the first and only FDA approved prescription treatment helps you grow, longer fuller and darker eyelashes! You only have to apply the product and wait and watch for the full effect of your eyelash transformation!
 
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Kajol

Kajol has bright, lively eyes that grab attention! Her curled lashes add to the beauty. Her beauty secret: An eyelash curler! Plenty of these are available in the market and will help you make your eyes look wider and brighter. The downside: They can be used to curl only the upper eyelashes and if you are not careful, you could burn the sensitive skin near the eye area in the bargain!

 
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Priyanka Chopra

Make-up is supposed to enhance your features, not change them and that's why we love Priyanka Chopra's look in the picture. She has gone easy on the make-up. You could follow suit by opting for a nude make-up look by choosing a rather soft shade of lipstick and by accentuating your eyes with the use of a sober eye shadow colour and eye liner or kohl. Let your eyes do the talking!

 
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Bipasha Basu

Bipasha's sparkling eyes in this picture certainly hold your attention! For such sparkling eyes you could outline the lower inner rim of the eyes with a white pencil to make them appear bigger and applying shimmery clear lip gloss to the top eyelids. Also you could use dark brown or black eyeliner to exaggerate the end of the eye so it turns up slightly for the 'cat woman'-inspired look!

 
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Kareena Kapoor

If you are blessed with eyes as big as Kareena, we suggest you opt for a sexy, smoky-eyed look! Eyeliner, a medium-toned shadow on the eye lid and a dark shade of eye shadow on the outer corners of the eyelid is your secret key! For extra drama, you could try to make your eyelashes look fuller, darker and well defined!

Get gorgeous eyelashes

A lot could be done to get those eyes bright and sparkly! A whole range of products could be used and long hours can be spent fretting over your make-up! But we believe the easiest way out is to go the natural way!

To make your eyes look beautiful sans make-up and all that jazz, make sure your lashes are long, think, full and defined. So what if you are not blessed with such lashes? You have Latisse to your rescue!

The product is handy and effects can be seen in just about 12 to 16 weeks. You'll notice that the growth is gradual but all you have to do it is apply the solution to the skin at the base of your upper lashes regularly every night. Now who needs fake lashes or worse still, mascara that makes you lose those pretty real ones?

Be the one to love your eyes; choose what's best for them!

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Sunday, July 11, 2010

Too much sleep is bad for health!

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No one likes getting up in the morning (and we are not talking about that small percentage of freaks that do). We know you roll over hitting the snooze button for just five minutes more of that wonderful dream. But if you are sleeping a little too much, it might be time to change your lifestyle.
Now all of us have heard of insomnia, but did you know that sleeping too much is also harmful? Studies have shown that sleeping more than 6-8 hours a day could decrease the lifespan of an average adult by 17%!! According to Mumbai-based General Practitioner, Dr Prakash Lulla sleeping too much could cause diabetes, hypertension, migraines, increase chances of a cardio-vascular disease like a heart attack and compromise hormone levels.
"One of the most common effects of oversleeping is obesity," says Dr Sunita Dube, medical director of Aryan Hospital, Mumbai. "Tiredness, irritability and fatigue are other effects", she adds. Imagine so much from those 3-4 extra hours of your beauty sleep.
However, the sleeping itself is not a problem, what causes the excess sleep is. Here are some commonly known problems which might have made you want to say in bed a little longer.

Depression

15% of patients suffering from depression sleep too much. "Also, trauma, shock or stress can be a cause of prolonged sleeping", says Dr Dube. If you know someone who's not so happy and tends to oversleep, it is time for them to visit a psychologist.

Lack of exercise

Do you have a sedentary job?? Lack of exercise can reduce the quality of your sleep and the body will compensate by sleeping more than needed. Go out for a daily walk or give an hour to yoga.

Poor diet

Long hours of sleep might indicate that you need a change of diet. Eating too much processed food, junk food and eating foods that take longer to break down before sleeping might be interfering with your sleep. As much as you want to believe that it was only your scheming mother who wanted you to finish those foul tasting veggies in your plate, it has been proved that a healthy diet can do wonders for you.

Health Problems

Too much sleep can be a sign of health disorders. Dr Lulla says "If you are sleeping too much suddenly, it might be a sign that there is something wrong with your body like a thyroid problem, a Central Nervous System Disorder or a metabolic disorder." If it's very difficult for you to get up in the morning even after pressing the snooze button 10 times, here are some things you can do to prevent that extra sleep.
1. Make sure your last meal is at least 3 hours before your bedtime. "Try having only a bowl of fresh fruits or a glass of milk before dinner", says Dr Lulla. "Avoid drinking tea or coffee before sleeping", adds Dr Sunita Dube.
2. Exercise regularly. It will not only help you sleep well but also make you physically fit.
3. If you go out during the day, a nice shower in the evening will help you sleep better at night.
4. More important than sleeping a lot is sleeping soundly. Try listening to some soft music, reading a light book or playing a relaxing game to improve the quality of your sleep.
5. Set a time for waking up in the morning. Earlier the better. According to Dr Lulla, "Waking up at 6 in the morning will help you sleep better at night and make the most of your day".
6. Try sleeping in a room with lots of fresh air. The oxygen will refresh your mind and make your body function better.
7. Avoid sleeping in the day time. An afternoon nap of 45-minutes is fine, but lounging and sleeping for 2-3 hours might cost you your sweet dreams at night.
8. Psychologist Dube says, "Avoid negative thinking just before you sleep. Try calming techniques like meditation or Shavasana".
9. We know you love sleeping but remember a good night's sleep of 7 hours is sufficient to rejuvenate your body. So, set your alarm accordingly.
10. If you still feel sleepy after sleeping for 12 hours and nothing is helping, visit a doctor! So keep these tips in mind and sleep well!

Friday, July 9, 2010

Ayurveda Provides The Best Path For The Health ...

Health-With the daily increase in health insurance, it is useful to consider alternative approaches to maintaining our health. Men are particularly negligent in keeping a healthy lifestyle. The best defense against the health problems that men face, such as prostate health is the detoxification and cellular rejuvenation. One of the best approaches to do this is actually the mother of all healing sciences. It offers much more than effective assistance, the health benefits of Acai and other so-called super juices. This ancient wonder is called Ayurveda.

t is only part of the audit findings that the Ayurvedic physician to a cure. This survey takes you into itself. There are many surveys in life completely, because they are a convenient way to know yourself objectively. The benefits of Ayurveda is eternal your body type with this survey taught. This is the first step in the ringtones of ayurveda. .

When the temperature rises, blocking the toxins from the body has already absorbed the blood stream. This blocks the nutrients to get to the cells, making the immune system too weak to spread allergens of flowers, carpets, dogs, cats, insects, etc. Even some resist certain foods or fruit can cause allergies for some people. Ayurveda know it is the toxins in the body and the weak nervous system, causing allergies. Ayurveda teaches how to avoid toxins or how to get rid of these toxins and strengthening the entire nervous system. Read on, such as Ayurveda managed allergies.

Many conventional Docotrs now to study and recommend Ayurveda, Ayurvedic treatment for their patients. If two or more types of drugs are used, it is possible for them to interact with each other. As a result of the effectiveness of at least one can rise or fall in the body. . It is always better to your doctor about Ayurveda conventional medicine use information.

The material and content of this site is for users of the information provided. It is not intended to substitute for the medical expertise and advice to your family doctor. Aymex encourage you to discuss any decisions about treatment or care with your doctor. The mention of any product, service, or therapy is not an endorsement of Aymex. By and large, let the annals of Ayurveda into three phases clear down the ages. They are the golden old stage, the desecration and the period after independence rejuvenation age.

The old stage was the golden age of Ayurveda. This stage includes extended over the years the age of the independent kingdoms, where Ayurveda was alone depending on means to effectively diagnose and treat diseases of plants and animals. There were royal and public patronage. Ayurveda flourished. Ayurvedic treatises have been written. Study of Ayurveda occupied a place of honor. Brilliant completed Ayurveda with zeal and enthusiasm.

The skin is a sensory organ. The sense of touch, pain, temperature, pressure, felt it. The seven layers of the skin get their food from muscle tissue. Skin reflects the qualities of the blood plasma and tissues of the body of a person. Therefore, it is “glowing” skin is the result of good quality and blood and plasma. can hide, no external skin care and facial massage or application of make-up by the skill of a qualified beauty therapist look flat, when the skin is unhealthy. A healthy skin needs no make-up.

Thursday, July 8, 2010

The power of red lips

Stand out at work
It`s no mistake that traffic lights, fire trucks, and other stop-in-your-tracks symbols are coloured red. `Our brains are hardwired to notice and pay attention to the colour, says Andrew Elliot, Ph.D., a psychologist at the University of Rochester, New York. Wear the hue on your lips (reds with coral undertones are great for the office) and you could attract your boss`s eye. Of course, getting noticed on the job is important...but it has to be for the right reasons, says Adele Scheele, a career coach in Los Angeles. So skip the crimson when you show up late, but swipe it on when you`ve just done a stellar job on a project.
Grab a guy`s attention
Studies show that the mere sight of red - and red alone - can increase a man`s blood pressure, respiration, and pulse rate, making him feel more excited physically. The reason is tied to evolution.`Human and some nonhuman males respond to red similarly. Male primates, for instance, have a strong reaction to females when they redden around the time of ovulation, says Elliot. In one of his studies, men who judged photos of women wearing different-coloured shirts rated those in red as more attractive and sexually desirable. Putting red on your lips, especially one with a hint of pink, should elicit the same subliminal response. Just remember: The shade helps you appear sexy. You`re on your own when it comes to showing him how smart, fun, and cool you are.
Beat out the competition
Need to convince a landlord that, of all the renters vying for her posh apartment, you`d make the best tenant? Trying out for a reality-TV show? Hell-bent on winning that karaoke contest? Get your red on. A study conducted at Durham University in England found that Olympians wearing red uniforms and competing in tae kwon do, wrestling, and boxing (all sports that require a ref to determine the winner) won more matches than those in other-coloured duds. `It proves that red has a psychological effect on those judging you - one that can sway the outcome, says Smith. Granted, crimson lips won`t make up for a crappy performance, but if you bring your A-game, red (specifically, deep, berry tones) can give you the edge you need to come out on top.
Text courtesy: Kate Sandoval, Cosmopolitan

Daily dose of nutrients could save your sight

Regular healthy eating could not only cut health care costs, but also prevent vision loss due to age-related macular degeneration (AMD) and other sight-robbing diseases.
Agricultural Research Service (ARS)-funded scientists at the Laboratory for Nutrition and Vision Research have found that a food`s glycemic index is an indicator of how fast the carbohydrate it contains will spike blood sugar levels.
The macula is a 3-millimeter-wide yellow spot near the centre of the retina responsible for the central field of vision.
For the study, researchers at Tufts University in Boston, Mass., the researchers analysed dietary intake and other data from more than 4,000 men and women, aged 55 to 80, who had participated in the long-term Age-Related Eye Disease Study, or AREDS.
Led by Chung-Jung Chiu, the researchers ranked intake of each of several nutrients consumed during the AREDS study, then calculated a compound score to gauge their combined dietary effect on the risk of AMD.
The scoring system allowed them to evaluate associations between individual and combined dietary nutrients.
The nutrients that were found to be most protective in combination with the low-glycemic-index diet were vitamins C and E, zinc, lutein, zeaxanthin, and the omega-3 fatty acids known as DHA and EPA.
The study was published in Ophthalmology.
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Tuesday, July 6, 2010

Pick the Right Food to control your Emotion

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Wonder why you keep craving for that bar of chocolate when you feel low? Ever wondered why simple dal and rice soothes your nerves on a day you’re feeling cranked up?

Here’s why different foods affect our moods in different ways. We tell what to have and what to avoid when you feel…

 

Stressed

The deadline’s nearing and you are not done putting all the slides together. You seem to be hitting dead ends no matter what you do.

“Just take a deep breath and munch on some pumpkin seeds, flax seeds or walnuts,” advises nutritionist Naini Setalvad. Foods rich in omega 3 helps our body restore magnesium which increases the body’s ability to cope with stress, she adds.

“On a particularly stressful day, plan grilled fish for dinner. It will help in soothing your nerves,” says Sarita Gaikwad, dietician at Talwalkars.

 

Anxious

Feeling the jitters as you get closer to the big interview or a date? “Simply sip on some lime water or dig into your favourite dish of potatoes,” Setalvad says.

These are rich in B complex and vitamin C that helps you relax. “However, try to avoid fried food or caffeine,” she warns as they can only alleviate your anxiety.

“Protein rich foods like grilled chicken or grilled paneer can also help you get over jittery nerves,” says Gaikwad. Protein helps your body to create dopamine, which makes you alert she explains.

 

Sad

Are you feeling the blues lately? “Just grab a piece of dark chocolate,” Gaikwad says. It will instantly boost your energy levels and leave you feeling perkier.

Naini says, “Foods rich in magnesium like bananas and apricots will help too.” Folic acid in the form of spinach or a cup orange juice will lift your moods too.

 

Angry

To keep your temper under control, Gaikwad says, “consume foods that have cooling properties like cucumber or a cup of yogurt.” A glass of chilled milk should do the trick too, she says.

She also says, one should stay away from aerated drinks and alcohol as they will aggravate the emotion. Now you don’t want that- do you?

Keep in mind this food guide and control your moods better!

Friday, July 2, 2010

Aerobic exercise beneficial for rheumatoid arthritis patients

Cardio-respiratory aerobic exercise is safe for patients with stable rheumatoid arthritis (RA), suggest researchers in France.The team from the University of Grenoble Medical School in France found that RA patients who exercised regularly had improved function, less joint pain, and greater quality of life.
RA, a chronic inflammatory disease characterized by swollen joints, pain, stiffness, fatigue, and general malaise affects up to 1 percent of the global population, according to the World Health Organization (WHO).
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) citing health-related quality of life (HRQL) studies found that RA patients were 40 percent more likely to report fair or poor general health and twice as likely to have a health-related activity limitation compared with those without arthritis.
The current study led by Athan Baillet, conducted an abstract search of relative medical journals for studies that researched RA patients and impact of aerobic exercise.
The team analyzed 14 studies and meta-analysis included 510 patients in the intervention group and 530 in the control group. Participants in these studies had a mean age of 44-68 years and their RA disease duration was 1-16 years.
Researchers compared HRQL, the Health Assessment Questionnaire (HAQ), joint count, and pain using a visual analog scale (VAS) among patients in the studies.
"Our results show that patients with stable RA would benefit from regular aerobic exercise. Cardio-respiratory conditioning appears safe and its effects, while small, help to reduce joint pain and improve function," said Dr. Baillet.
Researchers assessed the efficacy of exercise on RA symptoms using standardized mean differences (SMDs) which is the difference (between groups) of mean outcome variation from baseline/SD at baseline of aerobic exercises versus non-aerobic rehabilitation.
Meta analysis of the research showed that exercise improved the post-intervention quality of life, HAQ score and pain VAS.
"While past studies have indicated that RA patients are quite physically inactive, our study shows aerobic exercise to be a safe and beneficial intervention for this group. Further trials are needed to clearly determine the clinical impact of cardio-respiratory conditioning in the management of RA," said Dr. Baillet.
The findings will be published in the July print issue of Arthritis Care & Research, a journal of the American College of Rheumatology.
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Yoga to power your day

It is always a manic morning. The milkman takes turns with the ironing man to ring your doorbell. Your mom-in-law expects you to serve her tea, since your maid just called in sick.

There are tiffins to be packed for school, and you have to swipe in at the office within the next two hours, and it takes an hour to commute! Needless to say, your house and your mind are in a complete mess.

For most multitasking working women like you, the energy required is conversely proportional to the time available to replenish it. This is when you need yoga the most, but you seldom have the time for it. Though you wish Aladin's genie could rescue you, you know he's not coming! So to rescue yourself from chronic stress and its implications, here are three yogic tricks you could manage, despite your busy routine:

Pay attention to your breathing

Watch your breath when your maid calls in sick - isn't it coming fast, like a little puppy chasing a ball?

When the mind is overworked, the body responds with anxious short breaths - an instinctive fight or flight response wherein additional oxygen is supplied to your muscles.

Even if there isn't time to sit down and do pranayam, just pay attention to the speed of your breathing, and consciously slow it down and deepen it. Bring this awareness while sitting or do it while you work. An anxious mind leads to shortened breaths, and elongating the breaths can have the opposite calming effect.

Once you sort out urgent tasks, such as dropping off kids or packing off your husband do not gorge on a full-fledged breakfast. Eat a fruit to manage low sugar levels in the morning and get away into your room for ten minutes of yoga.

10-minute yoga

The Padmasana
Sit down in the Padmasana (lotus) pose or simply sit cross-legged on your bed or a mat. Keep your back straight. Take your arms behind your back and hold the left wrist with the right hand.

Exhaling, bend forward to touch your forehead to your left knee. As you are doing this, focus on the feeling of surrendering to God, or the forces of the universe, which protect you all the time. Inhaling, come back to the centre and repeat this on the right side.

Finally, complete this pose by touching your forehead to the ground (exhaling again) in the front centre of you. Come back as soon as you need to inhale.

Benefits: This posture will increases your energy by stimulating respiration, improving digestion and calming your nerves. However, this should not to be tried by pregnant women, those suffering hernia, or retinal disorders.

The Shavasana

Finally, just before you set out for the day, relax in Shavasana (corpse pose). Lie on your back on a bed/mat. Keep arms a foot away from your body and your feet two feet apart. Close your eyes, focus on your breathing and let go of your thoughts and tensions.

Breathing normally, focus on all your body parts, starting from toes, to the legs, abdomen, head and finally the scalp and consciously relax each muscle group.

Benefits: Remember, yoga helps even the chronically stressed to relax. It also improves breathing, concentration and provides inner peace.. Avoid this practice if you have low blood pressure. This entire sequence takes no more than ten minutes.

Awareness of breath, once mastered, can be practiced at all times and will help you remain calm and efficient through the day.

Suman Chhabria- Addepalli is a certified yoga expert and has been teaching and writing on the subject for several years. She looks at yoga as a tool that reduces disharmony in the mind and body by enhancing one's spiritual awareness and advocates simple techniques to reach one's maximum potential. You can connect with her at Sahyoga@gmail.com
 

Thursday, July 1, 2010

Is sugarcane juice a health drink?

The sweet liquid squeezed from sugarcane is the drink as it is believed to cure diseases like jaundice, help in fighting breast and prostate cancer, maintaining normal kidney function and providing strength to the heart, eyes and the brain. But science suggests that all these claims are baseless. When questioned about the purported miracle properties of raw cane juice, Roger Clemens, professor of pharmacology and pharmaceutical sciences at the USC, told the Los Angeles Times: `No studies have proven these health benefits.`
When asked whether raw cane juice could help soothe a sore throat or energise the body, he replied: `I`ve been working in this field for 40 years, and I`ve never seen any evidence for any of this.`
What about so-called alkalising properties that can help fight breast and prostate cancer? `Nothing in science backs it up,` said Clemens.
How about raw cane juice as an energy drink - maybe it could, at the very least, serve as a pick-me-up to get you through the 4 o`clock slump at work?
`There`s a difference between nutritionally rich and calorically rich. The bottom line is there isn`t any scientific evidence to support these purported claims,` Clemens said.
So, drink raw cane juice if you like the taste, but don`t expect miracles. Or much at all.
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