Stress Management and Students
February 5, 2012 – 11:00 pm | No Comment
Being a student is something that most of us would identify with. Each one of us is a student in our own way. At every step in our life we learn something, and get to know some of the best ways we can make our life better. Yet there are cases where the students get overly stressed and make things difficult not only for themselves but also for others. This happens due to various factors and particularly  [...]

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Foods To Bolster Vigour And Mood – Part II
August 12, 2009 – 11:15 am | One Comment
Foods To Bolster Vigour And Mood – Part II
Many foods are loaded with mood and energy bolstering nutrients that can put one in a sunnier frame of mind and body. A latest study at the Penn State University has shown that popping in a few pistachio nuts aids in combating stress by reducing cholesterol that helps to improve heart health. Savouring a hot, spicy meal is just the way to beat the blues away. Piquant foods trigger the release of endorphins, the innate chemicals that elicit feelings of elation and a sense of well-being. Chug in some honey to get an instantaneous boot up for the long haul. The anti-oxidant and bacterial fighting properties of honey will boost immunity. The best option being the darker variety of honey that is more power packed than their lighter coloured range. Potassium is crucial in balancing electrolytes to assist in activities of the nerves in the brain that help maintain a sunnier frame of mind. Bananas and sweet potatoes are the best sources for it. Ginkgo Biloba has been known to enhance  [...]