Andaaz |

Posted by admin on May 5, 2012

Men’s Health: Listen Up, Guys

7 Things Your Doctor’s Not Telling You Decode the doctor’s orders to get the most out of every visit By: Abby Lerner With doctor’s offices busier than ever, you’re lucky if you get 20 minutes with your M.D. Which is why it’s not surprising that even when it comes to your most vital organ, the advice you receive can sound somewhat boilerplate: Exercise regularly, watch your...

Posted by admin on May 5, 2012

Heart Disease Creeps Up on South Asians

By VAUHINI VARA Murali Dharan used to eat a mound of white rice every day, overindulged in ice cream, rarely worked out and was overweight. When his chest started hurting one evening three years ago, the Los Altos entrepreneur took painkillers and went to bed. Only later did he find out that he had suffered a heart attack at age 46. The experience of Mr. Dharan, an Indian immigrant, isn’t uncommon...

Posted by admin on May 5, 2012

The Silent Killer

Stress Stress has been called “the silent killer” and can lead to heart disease, high blood pressure, chest pain, and an irregular heartbeat.d While it is a myth that stress can turn hair gray, stress can cause hair loss. In fact,telogen effluvium (hair loss) can begin up to three months after a stressful event.j In 2009, the top most stressful jobs were a surgeon, commercial airline pilot,...

Posted by admin on May 5, 2012

Good Carbs

Choose good carbs, not no carbs. Whole grains are your best bet. Quick tip: Good carbs from whole grains, vegetables, fruit, and beans all have a place on Harvard’s newHealthy Eating Plate Don’t be misled by fad diets that make blanket pronouncements on the dangers of carbohydrates. They provide the body with fuel it needs for physical activity and for proper organ function, and they...

Posted by admin on May 5, 2012

Nourishing Dhokla

Ask anyone about Gujarati snack and the first name comes out is “Dhokla”, yes it has become synonym to a Gujarati snack, it would be rarely any Gujarati who doesn’t like dhokla. Jokes apart do you know that Dhokla is not just tasty but nourishing too!! The main ingredient is Bengal gram flour – a good source of complex carbohydrates and protein, plus we add tempering to it hence add good...

Posted by admin on May 5, 2012

Raise Your Glass

Raise Your Glass: How Red Wine Could Help You Slim Scientists have been touting the health benefits of red wine for years, saying sipping in moderation could help reduce your risk for heart disease and even cancer. But new research from Purdue University suggests it could provide another benefit for your bod: a slimmer waist. Turns out that piceatannol, a compound found in red wine, berries...

Posted by admin on May 5, 2012

Get informed about CAD

Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) is a Global Epidemic among South Asians CAD strikes South Asians at a four-fold rate compared to the general population. This holds true even for lifelong vegetarians who do not smoke and are not overweight. 10-12% of the South Asian population in urban areas globally and 4% in rural areas are afflicted with this disease. By 2010, India will bear 60%...

Posted by admin on May 5, 2012

Keep your Family Healthy

Good nutrition is one way to reduce your risk of developing heart disease and stroke. Making these healthy but tasty dishes at home can help you control your cholesterol levels, blood pressure or diabetes. We’ve created these recipes to help you prepare meals that not only taste great, but are good for you. Asian Chicken and Vegetable Stew Description With this easy recipe, you can make a healthy...