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What Should be The Diet and Lifestyle During the Rainy Season?

April 11, 2026

The rainy season graces the Indian subcontinent, including Nepal, from Asar to Bhadra. According to Ayurveda, the rainy season is associated with the elements of water and air. This is a time for nourishment and transformation. It is believed that during this season, significant changes occur in the properties of the atmosphere and environment, which can affect our physical and mental health. This season is considered a period of purification and detoxification, as rain is considered a natural cleanser, washing away toxins and impurities from the atmosphere and the earth. Nepal generally has six seasons. Ayurveda science has a special discussion on routine and seasonal habits. Each season has a different diet and lifestyle. The rainy season, which usually falls from Asar to Bhadra, is considered a very sensitive time for our body. According to Ayurveda, the environment is cold and humid during this time, which can be a major cause of imbalance in the Vata dosha in the body. In addition...

How Dangerous is Smoking Cigarettes with Tea? What do Experts Say?

April 11, 2026

How Dangerous is Smoking Cigarettes with Tea? What do Experts Say? We see scenes of people taking turns drinking tea with a cup of tea in one hand and a lit cigarette in the other. Every morning, afternoon, or evening, from tea shops in squares, alleys, and carts to large hotels and restaurants, this kind of person is seen everywhere. The smoke billows, mixing with the steam of the tea. Those who are addicted to this say with a smile, ‘The combination of these two is different. Tea refreshes the mood, cigarettes relieve stress.’ Health experts say, ‘This is not a mood-refreshing, stress-reducing tonic; it is a process of gradually emptying the body from within.’ This habit, which burns the throat and esophagus, destroys cells and causes deadly diseases like cancer, is leading many to premature death. Why should you not smoke cigarettes with tea? Tea is usually drunk at a temperature of 65 to 70 degrees Celsius. Caffeine refreshes the brain. Nicotine in cigarettes gives an immediat...

How does bad breath affect health?

April 09, 2026

How does bad breath affect health? The smell wafting towards you can not only make you nauseous, but it can also affect your body and mind. For Ellen Corner, a retired teacher from Westbury, England, stepping into her garden on a hot summer day is unbearable. She describes it as “walking behind an open garbage truck.” She says that even with all the windows and doors closed, she can’t escape the stench from the nearby sewage treatment plant. “We can’t use the garden, we can’t even walk outside. It feels like we’re going to vomit.” Most of us have smelled the smell of rotting waste – when we throw away the rubbish, walk past a drain, or encounter a foul smell from a factory. No, we think about it, what would happen if you had to endure such a stench all the time? Yet we pay little attention to the health effects of this “smell pollution.” Bad smells are often dismissed as personal or commonplace. Studies have shown that people give less importance to their sense of smell than to th...

Does wearing sunscreen cause vitamin D deficiency?

April 09, 2026

Does wearing sunscreen cause vitamin D deficiency? We use sunscreen to protect our skin from sun damage. Many people worry that it blocks the body’s production of vitamin D and weakens bones. Is this concern scientifically true? Or is it just a partial myth? According to experts and recent studies, sunscreen provides strong protection against skin cancer, and regular daily use does not significantly reduce vitamin D levels. But in a country like Nepal, where sunlight is abundant but vitamin D deficiency is seen in 40-70 percent of the population, it is very important to maintain the right balance. Vitamin D for bones Vitamin D is an essential nutrient for the body. It is a key element in strengthening bone and tooth health, increasing the absorption of calcium and phosphorus,s and protecting against problems such as osteoporosis. In addition, vitamin D strengthens the immune system, protects against infections, reduces muscle pain and fatigue, and improves brain health and mood. W...