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Yoga is about the mind, body and soul
*Holistic health, by definition, is alternative medicine that keeps in mind
psychological, social and physical aspects of people’s needs when
treating a certain problem.*
15 June, 2013
15 April, 2013
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The Art Of Wushu
January 23 marked the beginning of the Chinese New Year and the Year of the
Dragon. It also marked the 39th year of the release of the timeless classic
Enter the Dragon, starring the late Bruce Lee.
08 June, 2013
28 January, 2012
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China’s National Bird
Pakistan, duck is usually bought home after ‘shikar’ (hunt), or
is savoured at several Chinese restaurants in the form of the famed Peking
Duck, which is considered to be one of China’s national foods dating to
the Imperial Era. The sliced duck meat is usually eaten with pancakes, spring
onions and generous servings of Hoisin sauce.
08 June, 2013
28 January, 2012
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The berry of youth
Native to China, the goji berry (also known as wolfberry) has been hailed
as the latest super food. Yet, this bright orange-red berry has been eaten in
Asia for generations because it is believed to have properties that aid
longevity.
28 May, 2013
Alzheimer’s, antioxidants, berry, blood pressure. Antioxidants, blood sugar, bone, brain health, cancer, cell damage, china, cholesterol, cooked, dietary fibre, Dr Rashida Ali, dried, English Biscuit Manufacturers, fever, free radicals, goji berry, good eyesight, gums and blood vessels, healing, health, heart, heart disease, heart disease age-related diseases, herbal teas, high blood pressure, immune function, immune system, intestinal, iron absorption immunity
31 July, 2012
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Heart shaped and healthy
Strawberries are delicious, and more importantly, they are nutritious. They
contain a range of nutrients, with vitamin C heading the group. They also
contain anti-oxidants that fight free radicals which damage cells and cause
many kinds of cancer. Strawberries are also an excellent source of
flavonoids, manganese and vitamin K as well as copper, iodine, folic acid,
magnesium, ...
28 May, 2013
12 March, 2012
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Getting That Summer Glow
Recently, a middle aged patient suffering from a case of acne that had been
exacerbated due to the summer heat visited me. She produced a
‘photoshopped’ photograph of herself with a glowing, flawless
complexion and demanded that I make her look like that immediately.
28 May, 2013
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08 July, 2012
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Healthy And Techy
Dr Google might be everyone’s first preference when trying to
diagnose themselves, but there are many other digital and electronic
solutions to help people monitor their health and stay fit.
25 May, 2013
Adi Abdurab, Apps, blood flow, blood pressure, blood sugar, Body Mass Indexes, caloric balance, carbohydrate, devices, Digital, electronic solutions, Fitbit Fitness Tracker, food intake, glucose, health, heart rate, iBGStar Glucose Monitor, insulin, Iphone, muscle to fat ratio, Philips Vital Signs App, phone, price, Sanofi, sleep cycles, stay fit, test, weighing scale, Withings Blood Pressure Monitor
13 December, 2012
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Green up your working space
Incorporating plants into an office environment can enliven the work
atmosphere tremendously. It is good to see that more and more companies are
following this route.
22 May, 2013
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23 December, 2004
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GARDEN TALK: THE SAGE ADVICE
Indigenous in all countries surrounding the Mediterranean, sage has been
cultivated throughout Europe for hundreds of years. Zahra Nasir teaches
gardening-buffs how to grow the herb in Pakistani soil
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A matter of choice
Concerns that agricultural flood relief may include seeds for Genetically
Modified (GMO) Crops may be well founded as figures including Professor Iqbal
Choudhry of the International Centre of Chemical and Biological Science at
Karachi University are pushing for exactly this.