TOP 5 HEALTH BENEFITS OF FASTING
Fasting can increase longevity and prevent many diseases. ...
5 THINGS YOU CAN DO FOR YOUR CHILDREN IN 2019
Children Health Healthy Children are the future of any country or region. The healthier the mother healthier will be the offspring. The parents can provide two basic needs for children; One being Health and other the Education. Here are a few tips to safeguard the health of your children in 2019. What parents can do to safeguard their children health in 2019? 1.Reduce Radiation and Toxic Exposure The EMF from wifi, cell tower, cell phones and other electrical components have a negative impact on our children's brain development and growth affecting the cognition and learning capabilities. The video games can make them stressed and hyperactive which will impact their digestion and appetite negatively. The blue light emitting from the phone and TV screens inhibits the release of melatonin which...
TOP 5 HEALTH BENEFITS OF VITAMIN C
There are myriads of Health Benefits of Vitamin C when consumed daily in form of foods or supplements. Vitamin C is one the strongest Antioxidant vitamin among all the vitamins category. It is a water soluble vitamin. Body doesn't produce vitamin C on its own that's why we require it on daily basis through food. Citrus fruits are rich source of vitamin C while other fruits do contain some amount of it as well. It acts as a catalyst in various enzymatic reactions. Vitamin C neutralises free radicals, repair and heal the wounds and maintaining the elasticity of skin and arteries. Here are the TOP 5 Benefits of Vitamin C when consumed on daily basis. Certain conditions like smoking and alcohol requires you to add more vitamin...
OBESITY: Reasons, Implications & Resolution
Obesity Definition Obesity means excess fat in the body to an extent which may have adverse effects on health. It is prevalent worldwide. It is considered the major cause of Cardiovascular Disease, Diabetes & Cancers. The CVD and Diabetes are in Epidemic disease category. It is affecting close to 400 million people worldwide. Obesity causes, complications and resolution are as follows. [Study], [Study], [Study] Causes of Obesity Lifestyle- sedentary lifestyle, lack of inactivity, stress & lack of sleep Nutrition- Unhealthy food choices, excess calories, sugar, processed foods Genetics- Genetic mutation Environment- Toxins, food chemicals, plastics, pathogens and microbes etc Medicines- Anti depressants, steroids, diabetic medications, psychotic medicines > Lifestyle Sedentary lifestyle, lack of sleep and stress are at the peak as compared to what it was a decade or two ago. The lack of exercise and...
CACAO vs COCOA
Difference between Cacao vs Cocoa There is difference between Cacao vs Cocoa. Cacao is the natural form of chocolate while Cocoa is the processed form of cacao with high heat to make it more palatable. Both derives from cacao seeds but they differ in their nutritive value because of processing. The product usually found in supermarket is Cocoa. Cocoa has low nutritive value as compared to Cacao. The raw unprocessed Cacao id usually bitter in taste. Health Benefits of Cacao Raw Cacao contains high amount of flavonoids and believed to have 40 times higher ORAC value (antioxidant capacity) than blueberries in neutralising the free radicals and act as Anti inflammatory It is rich source of Magnesium and thus helps you to unwind and relax when taken at bedtime...
What is Inflammation?
What is inflammation, it's real causes and ways to treat it? Inflammation is a protective mechanism used by the body to heal from any internal or external injuries. This include the removal of pathogens entering into the body through various routes. This is important for our survival otherwise we will succumbed to injuries and infections. Causes Direct injuries like cuts, accidents or trauma Pathogens like bacteria, virus or fungi Heavy Metals, chemicals, smoking & alcohol Antibodies produced by body in response to sensitive or allergic foods Acute vs Chronic Inflammation Acute inflammation It is important for survival to recover from injuries and to protect us from various pathogenic microbes. When we are injured or attacked by pathogens, our immune system brings the necessary nutrients, hormones and immune cells at the site of injury. This is to...
Brain Health for Entrepreneurs
Brain Health is important for Entrepreneurs and people into high demand job profiles or businesses. Optimal Brain Health is related to creativity, decision making, focus, concentration, cognition, memory and keep us calm during the time of stress. Entrepreneurs work long hours and often get stressed out. Poor diet with stress is disastrous for health. Nutrition plays an important role in Optimising Brain Health. Taking brain health supplements for mental performance is like a band-aid on a wound. These supplements doesn't take care of undelying issues responsible for brain ill health.The deteriorating brain health is the sign of oxidative stress, bad gut health and imbalanced hormones and neurotransmitters. What is Gut-Brain Axis? Gut-brain axis plays an important role in maintaining good brain health. The brain communicates bi-directionally with the gut...
The Art of Combining Foods
Combining Foods for Optimal Results Our meals comprise a different form of foods. We eat food in combination to get the most out of them. Combining different foods serve various purposes. Every food has different nutritive value and other important components to maintain our health. We can’t survive on restricted food categories. We need protein, fats, carbohydrates, vitamin, minerals and antioxidants to fuel our body. Food in combination affect each other's absorption and effectiveness. They can have either synergistic or antagonistic effects. Two principles apply while selecting foods and their combination. Acid Alkaline Balance Nature (element) of food What is acid-alkaline Balance? Acid-alkaline refers to the pH. pH is the measure of Hydrogen ion concentration of an aqueous solution. The pH scale ranges from 0 to 14...
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