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Health 101: The Health Benefits and History of Traditional Indian Spices

Indian Spices Health Food

, the aromatic seeds, fruits, roots, barks, or other plant substances, have been integral to human civilization for millennia, prized for enhancing flavor, aroma, and color in culinary applications. Beyond their gastronomic contributions, many spices possess potent medicinal properties, traditionally used in various cultures for their anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and digestive benefits. Image source: Wikimedia

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Health 101: The Science of Mudras: Unlocking Health and Harmony

Indian India Hindu Mudras Health

Samyukta Hasta Mudras are hand gestures used in classical dances where both hands are used together to form a specific shape and convey a deeper meaning. In Mohiniyattam, a classical dance form from Kerala, South , these mudras are crucial for storytelling and expression. Image source: Flickr

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Health 101: Understanding Cholesterol: The Good And The Bad

Eggs Chicken Cholesterol Food Health

The myth that eggs are high in and therefore bad for your has been largely debunked by recent research. While it’s true that egg yolks contain cholesterol, studies have shown that for most healthy people, eating eggs in moderation does not significantly raise cholesterol levels. Saturated and trans fats have a much greater impact on raising bad cholesterol () levels than dietary cholesterol from eggs. Photo by Özge Sultan Temur

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Health 101: Strategies for Boosting Weak Immune System Naturally

Immune System Health Virus

Lymphocytes are a vital component of the , classified as a type of white cell. They are primarily responsible for the ‘s immune response to foreign invaders such as viruses and bacteria. There are three main types of lymphocytes: B cells, T cells, and natural killer (NK) cells, each with a unique role in detecting and responding to pathogens. B cells produce antibodies, T cells can directly kill infected cells or help other immune cells, and NK cells are involved in the destruction of cells and virus-infected cells. Photo by National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases

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Health 101: Powerful Kriya Yoga: A Quick Introduction

Health Morning Kriya Yoga One Leg Shadow

Kriya is a form of that involves internal action, discipline, trust and the mechanics of life-making. It is based on the of breath and aims to help seekers attain constant communion with the Divine. Image source: Patrick Hendry on Unsplash

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Health 101: Hypertension – The Silent Killer & Time Bomb

Hypertension Blood Pressure Health Monitoring Sphygmomanometer

A pressure machine, also known as a sphygmomanometer, is a device that measures the pressure of the blood in an artery and is a must-have device if you have . The cuff squeezes the artery and stops the blood flow. Then, the air is slowly released from the cuff by a valve until the blood starts flowing again. The pressure at this point is called the systolic pressure, which is the highest pressure in the artery. Image source: Mockup Graphic/Unsplash

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Environment 101: Toilets -When Some Malaysians Unfairly Laugh At India

India Toilet Akshay Kumar Movie

is often criticized by some Malaysian commenters for its lack of toilets, which is a serious issue that has been addressed by various initiatives and even a movie. However, these commenters tend to ignore that other countries including also face sanitation challenges. Therefore, it is unfair and biased to single out India for this problem without acknowledging the broader context and the efforts made to solve it. Image source: IMDB

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Health 101: Best Ways to Start the Day Based on Indian Ancient Rituals

Indian Good Morning Sunrise

On the last trip to the bookstore, I had to hold of several -related historical books (one is a of Ashoka the Great with more than 1,000 pages) for a steal. The other is a book on the Ayurveda & medicine which has a great deal of diet for multiple shows. Image source: Pexel / Elias Tigiser

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Health 101: Alcohol Moderation & Choosing Between the 2 Greater Evils

Alcohol Cigarette Tobacco Statistic Our World In Data Beer Malaysia

If one zooms down to the in , the risk from is even higher at a factor of 4 compared to taking . The only known risk of alcoholism in Malaysia has been notable when there are deaths from drunken driving. Data source: Our World In Data

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Health 101: Brisk Walking – Pushing Hard For Minimum 10,000 Steps Daily

Brisk Walking Exercise Step Health

Brisk is probably the very basic and easiest form of that can be done anytime and at any place and it does not cost anything. You can even go walking within the safety of your home and can still clock an impressive mileage on daily basis. Photo by Andrea Piacquadio.

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Environment 101: Clueless Kelantan PAS & Humourless Water Resource Management

Water Treatment Nature Kelantan

The State of Kelantan seems to be having a huge problem converting raw river into clean to end consumers that meet international standards. However, this is not a question of luxury but a necessity given the demands of the growing population. It is a basic need of everyone. This is why it is very important to plan & manage these natural resources well.

Image source: Ahmed, Minhaz & Mokhtar, Mazlin & Alam, Lubna & Mohamed, Che Abd Rahim & Choo Ta, Goh. (2019). Non-carcinogenic Risk Assessment of Aluminium Ingestion Via Water in . Exposure and Health. 11. 10.1007/s12403-019-00297-w.

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Prepping 101: Doomsday Bunker – Part 4: Waste Management And Disposal & Clean Fresh Air Supply

Bunker NBC Air Filtration Doomsday

This will be the last post on the doomsday bunker and will be touching one of the key components of a doomsday bunker which is clean air ventilation. The ventilation needs to withstand nuclear, biological and chemical attacks and must be able to toxins from the outside, powerful enough to vent the whole bunker and is easy to be operated manually by a child. Image source: Keep Your Tribe Alive

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