Debjani Arora

Debjani is a new mother, a Bengali who likes north Indian food and has a sweet tooth she loves to nurture. Having worked with magazines like Mother & Baby India, Health & Nutrition, The English daily and The Asian Age , she loves writing, reading, traveling and of course gorging on good food. Being on toes all the time (thanks to her newborn) and trying to balance the other spheres of her life - work, home and hobbies, she is on a roll. Happy to the core.

Dairy products

Diabetes and diary: How much do you need it?

Posted By Debjani Arora, October 23, 2018 at 07:48pm

A small study done at Chennai Urban Rural Epidemiology Study (CURES) found that those who consume dairy products had a lower prevalence of diabetes.
Vaginal discharge

Vaginal discharge after sexual intercourse: What’s normal and what’s not

Posted By Debjani Arora, October 23, 2018 at 06:41pm

Vaginal discharge after a sexual intercourse is normal as it could be a mix of secretions that happen during experiencing orgasm and the semen of the man. However, the vaginal secretion if changes its colour or odour could mean an infection or could be indicative of a pregnancy too.
Sleep patterns

7 dangers of oversleeping that you should know

Posted By Debjani Arora, October 23, 2018 at 05:15pm

It is quite natural that we all crave for that extra sleep to rejuvenate ourselves and get along with the mundane and yet so draining tasks of our lives. But if you are doing it way too much, which means sleeping more than it is needed this extra rest can backfire.
Healthy sandwich

A protein packed snack option: Chipotle Tuna and Avocado Salad Sandwich

Posted By Debjani Arora, October 23, 2018 at 04:24pm

Of the various nutrients that are present in tuna – niacin is an important component that helps to keep the brain healthy and delay premature ageing of the grey cells. In fact, studies suggest that dietary niacin can reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s disease and cognitive decline as one age. Try this simple recipe to reap its various benefits.
Arthritis treatment

5 Ayurvedic herbs that can help to deal with joint pains due to arthritis

Posted By Debjani Arora, October 23, 2018 at 02:44pm

Dr Ashwini V Konnur, BAMS, YIC, CFN In-house Ayurvedic Consultant, AyurUniverse, tells us how some Ayurvedic herbs help to treat joint pains due to arthritis.
Macular degeneration

Eat these foods to improve your eyesight and prevent macular degeneration

Posted By Debjani Arora, October 23, 2018 at 01:41pm

The scientists claim that including nitrate-rich foods in your diet can help to prevent macular degeneration. Macular degeneration is the leading cause of severe, irreversible vision loss in people over age 60. It occurs when the small central portion of the retina, known as the macula, deteriorates.
Brushing

Want to keep your heart healthy? Don’t forget to brush and floss daily

Posted By Debjani Arora, October 23, 2018 at 12:15pm

Researchers say those who have healthier gums and little tooth decay have lower blood pressure and benefit more from their hypertension medications.
Swollen feet

8 ways to deal with swollen feet during pregnancy

Posted By Debjani Arora, October 22, 2018 at 06:07pm

During pregnancy, edema occurs when body fluids increase to nurture the baby and you. This is mostly a harmless condition. It's also just as normal not to experience noticeable swelling (one in four lucky pregnant women don't). However, if your hands and/or face become puffy or if swelling persists for more than a day at a time, talk to your doctor about it.
Ginseng

5 herbs that can help to deal with problems of erectile dysfunction

Posted By Debjani Arora, October 22, 2018 at 05:31pm

Medications, therapy, pumps and other options are there which can help one get help and some relief from this condition. However, sometimes even natural remedies do wonders to get rid of the problem.
Omega 3 fatty acids

Health benefits of basa fish that you should know

Posted By Debjani Arora, October 22, 2018 at 04:48pm

Omega-3 fatty acids found in fish can do wonders to your health and basa fish comes moderately packed with it. Again a 100 gm of fillets can provide you with 4 gm of fat. Approximately 2.6 to 6.7 per cent of the fat content of a serving of basa consists of omega-3 fatty acids.
Cardiovascular fitness

Benefits of cardiovascular fitness over weight training

Posted By Debjani Arora, October 22, 2018 at 02:38pm

Lifting weights and doing those reps will help you bulk up but if you don’t give equal importance to your cardiovascular fitness, everything might fail. It might be a case of bigger biceps but weaker heart. A fit body should, in fact, be an amalgamation of strong interiors (healthy organs) and rough exterior (chiselled physique).
Diabetes diet

World Diabetes Day on 14th November: 10 tips every diabetic should follow this Diwali

Posted By Debjani Arora, October 22, 2018 at 12:58pm

Here Dr Pradeep Gadge, Chief Diabetologist, Gadge Diabetes Centre gives us some tips on how to have a safe Diwali without making your blood sugar going haywire.
Lactating mothers

October is breast cancer awareness month: Should lactating mothers worry about breast cancer?

Posted By Debjani Arora, October 22, 2018 at 11:55am

While breastfeeding can lower the risk of developing breast cancer, it doesn’t offer a cure and so even mothers who are breastfeeding should do a self-examination of their breasts often and bring it to the notice of their doctor if they see any change in their organs.
Fasting

5 things to keep in mind if you are opting intermittent fasting for weight loss

Posted By Debjani Arora, October 22, 2018 at 11:03am

There are a lot of evidence and scientific data to suggest that intermittent fasting does improve metabolism and helps in weight loss. No matter which kind of fasting method you choose remember always to do it right to reap the benefits.

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