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articles by: Shubhra Krishan
The Simple Truth About Weight Loss
I struggled with my weight for many years. I tried every diet I could lay my hands on. The Atkins Diet, Cabbage Diet, Soup Diet—you name it. Each one of these helped me lose weight. For some time.…
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The 3 Ps of Great Cooking
I love cooking. It relaxes me, pleases me, heals me. I have been cooking meals for my family for more than two decades now. Over the years, I have learned important lessons on how to create a meal tha…
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16 Superb Health Benefits of Cucumber
Pick a handful of firm, dark green cucumbers and pop them into your shopping basket. Congratulations! You have just bought yourself a fruit (yes, the cool cuke is fruit, not a vegetable) full of good …
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What Your Clutter Says About You
The word clutter evokes images of confusion, mess and disorder. Of course, it is all those things. But sometimes, what you collect around you gives a glimpse into your personality type. A packed ba…
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3 Questions to Ask When Somebody Hurts You
Mahatma Gandhi suggested turning the other cheek toward the person who slaps you. But doing that is neither always possible nor acceptable. In everyday life, people hurt each other all the time. An…
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3 Wise Tips for Peaceful Relationships
I recently read a beautiful thought: “Relationships are like tender birds. Hold them too tight and they die. Hold them too loose and they fly. But hold them with care and they stay with you forever.” …
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6 Super-Healthy Foods: And the Right Way to Eat Them
For years, I have been cooking garlic without getting the maximum from its huge health benefits. That’s because I generally add garlic to hot oil at the start of a recipe, and then add other ingredien…
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5 Ways to Do What You Really Want
It takes a lot of courage to do want you really want to do. Here are some ways to stop wasting time and steer your life in a better direction. Cut out the noise and clutter: Noisy surroundings and …
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5 Things That Harm Your Heart
The human heart, according to ancient healers in India, is actually two hearts: the physical heart and the emotional heart. One keeps us alive, the other keeps us happy. Of course, this is a metaphori…
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10 Tasty Ways to Eat More Fiber
Although whole wheat pasta and brown rice are great sources of fiber, they are, frankly, an acquired taste. If you don't enjoy them, here are some great options for you to get your daily quota of fibe…
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Writer, editor and journalist Shubhra Krishan is the author of Essential Ayurveda: What it is and what it can do for you (New World Library, 2003), Radiant Body, Restful Mind: A Woman's book of comfort (New World Library, 2004), and The 9 to 5 Yogi: How to feel like a sage while working like a dog (Hay House India, 2011).
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