Vitamin D is produced in the skin after contact with sunlight, as well as absorbed in our guts from several dietary sources like fortified foods and fatty fish. Its primary role was long considered to be bone maintenance. For instance, vitamin…
Antioxidants are molecules which help defend the cells of your body from damage by harmful molecules like free radicals. They are produced in our body and also present in certain foods.The free radicals are atoms or group of atoms that…
These are modifications made in food and behaviours that trigger heart burn. This is treating GERD through self care. Following these simple guidelines may take care of the problemWatch what you eat: Triggers include fatty or fried foods, citrus fruits or…
Not really. Gall stones do not go away on their own. Non surgical treatments usually do not work and are offered to patients who are unfit to undergo surgery. Some medicines do exists that may dissolve the gallstones. But, stones…
IngredientsStar fruit–ripened 1 whole fruit (125 grams)Fresh Basil leaves – 6 – 7 nos72% Dark Chocolate (Godiva) – ½ square (5 grams)Pinch of red chilli powderPinch of salt (as required)ProcedureWash Star fruit and basil leaves in plenty of cold water.…
Girls are stronger with higher levels of vitamin D.This association was not found in boys. These are the results from a new large study from the Odense Child Cohort. This was recently published in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and…
The greatest gods gift to humans is production milk for the nutrition of its offspring. That is also the major difference between a mother and a father. Care of the offspring can be done by either of the parents but,…
1. Research proves that Children whose mothers stick to healthy lifestyle practices are less likely to be obese than children of less healthy moms.2. Living a healthy lifestyle can not only help adults to improve their health and reduce their…
High Cholesterol is a most common aliment that people are facing in today’s society. It is commonly discovered when a physician suggests the patient for a cholesterol test. But below are some of the signs or symptoms that one can…
Gastro-Esophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) is a back flow of acid from the stomach into the food pipe(esophagus). Although” heart burn” is often used to describe a variety of digestive problems, it is most often secondary to gastroesophageal reflux disease. When you eat,…