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Health 101: The Power of Intermittent Fasting

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In the ancient Indian system of medicine known as Ayurveda, the emphasis is on natural, whole foods and the timing and manner of eating which includes intermittent fasting, as much as on the food itself. This holistic approach considers not just the nutritional content of food, but also how it affects the body’s balance of the three fundamental bodily humors: Vata, Pitta, and Kapha. Image source: Photo by Rachael Gorjestani on UnsplashRead More »Health 101: The Power of Intermittent Fasting

Health 101: Powerful Kriya Yoga: A Quick Introduction

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Kriya Yoga is a form of meditation that involves internal action, discipline, trust and the mechanics of life-making. It is based on the science of breath and aims to help spiritual 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 blood 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 hypertension. 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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