A whole grain is described as a cereal grain that contains the endosperm, bran and germ in contrast to refined grains that contain mainly the endosperm. Whole grains or foods made from them such as oat meal contain all the necessary portions and naturally-occurring nutrients of the entire grain seed in their natural proportions. If […]
Author Archives: Mukta Agrawal
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Protein is the body’s main building block. All the organs including the muscles are built from proteins, as are the skin, nails, and hair. Delivering the body a constant supply of protein throughout the entire day is important for muscle growth. Protein is mainly made of amino acids. Amino acids are the main building block […]
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Menopause is defined as a particular point in time when menstrual cycles permanently stop due to the natural depletion process of ovarian oocytes due to aging. It is a natural condition that normally occurs in women of age 45-50 years and the body goes through several changes that no longer allow a woman to get […]
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Located in the abdominal cavity on each side of the spine, the kidneys are one of the most important regulatory organs that help in maintaining the level of electrolytes and acid–base balance in the body and also operate as a filter for removal of impurities, waste products, excess fluid and salt from the body. The […]
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All of us aspire to have the perfect body with toned abs and sculpted back and legs but achieving this dream required a lot of hard work and discipline in reality. The most functioning way to lose weight and have a great body is to combine a healthy weight loss diet and regular workout. Workout […]
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Most of us are anxious about our physical appearance and therefore concentrate on exercise to tone the body and home remedies to take care of our skin and hair. But the brain is one of the most important organs of the body that governs memory, attention, vision, speech and decision but we hardly seem to […]
Parkinson’s disease or primary parkinsonism is a progressive deteriorating disorder of the central nervous system which affects the brain cells (neurons) of the substantia nigra region that produce dopamine thus, giving rise to motor symptoms such as tremors and shaking, rigidity and slowness of movement that can eventually lead to dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. Parkinson’s […]
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Growing old is a natural process that brings about physiological and emotional changes in the individual but it does not mean that it has to be miserable and marked with diminishing mental abilities. In reality, the diseases that we call age-related – like memory loss and forgetfulness are rather lifestyle related that can be prevented […]
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Baking soda, an extremely common kitchen ingredient has been used expansively as a natural remedy for treating skin problems, but with the recent advent of skin and hair care products, it have been shifted to the back but while other products might fail, this inexpensive natural ingredient continues to prove its effectiveness as a useful […]
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Having dark elbows and knees is a common problem and it becomes more prominent for those with colored skin, because, the deeper the skin tone the more prominent is the skin discoloration. Darkening of elbow and knees is a natural process that is caused by the deposition of dead cells which is a result of […]