Bones are growing, living tissues that are made mostly of collagen. Bone contains calcium carbonate, calcium phosphate that adds strength and hardens the framework of the body. The combination of collagen and calcium provides the bone its flexibility and strength. The bones are strong due to the presence of calcium, and more than 99% of […]
Category Archives: Diet & Nutrition
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Mar
Mar
Vitamins and minerals are essential nutrients the body needs in small amounts to work properly. Human body needs various minerals; these are called 7 major minerals. Essential minerals are mainly divided up into trace minerals (microminerals) and major minerals (macro minerals). These two groups of minerals are equally important, but major minerals are needed in […]
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Feb
Feb
Snacks are important for nutrients and energy that you need throughout the day. Children as well as adults need snacks. If you include snacks in your healthy diet, you can be sure to get many of the minerals and vitamins you need. For children who are growing and active, snacks also provide them the energy […]
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Jan
Jan
In India, Arjuna herb has commanded well-deserved respect from the scientific research community. The barks from Arjuna trees(arjuna bark blood pressure) have been utilized for thousands of years in Ayurveda to sustain various health concerns including, prominently, cardiovascular health. Heart disease is one of the leading lifestyle generated conditions prevalent in India. Arjuna is a […]
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Jan
Jan
Peptic ulcer refers to painful ulcers or sores in the lining of the stomach or the first portion of your small intestine, called the duodenum. Peptic ulcer formation is mainly related to bacteria like H.Pylori in the stomach and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications (NSAIDs) in 60% of patients. Peptic ulcers have various names, depending on their […]
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Dec
Dec
The proverb, ‘Eat breakfast like a king, lunch like a prince and dine like a pauper’ is often quoted by many. However, it is often discarded to be an old wives tale. With hectic schedules each morning, breakfast usually tends to fall low on our priority list. To resolve this, we bring you quick and […]
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Oct
Oct
Heart diseases have emerged as one of the largest killers around the world and it includes a wide range of problems that are caused by increased level of cholesterol in the blood, inflammation and stiffening of arteries and blood vessels, plaque buildup in the arteries and increased blood clotting. But thankfully, all these are healable […]
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Oct
Oct
Diabetes or diabetes mellitus is a chronic metabolic disease in which the patient suffers from the high level of glucose in the blood. High blood sugar level is caused either due to lack of insulin production by beta cells of the pancreas that is also known as type 1 diabetes or due to insulin resistance in […]
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Sep
Sep
Flax seeds, commonly known as linseed are a power food for improving overall health. The first evidence of flax seed cultivation dates back to 3000 B.C in Mesopotamia and Hippocrates wrote of it as a healing remedy. It is a rich source of manganese, magnesium, copper and phosphorus along with folate, omega 3 fatty acids, […]
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Aug
Aug
Saffron or “kesar” is the most-expensive spice of the world, extracted from the stigma of an exotic flower. It has extensive culinary use is flavoring a wide range of dishes. The benefits of saffron for skin pigmentation, skincare, need no new emphasis. This valuable spice has been used for centuries to improve skin tone, treat […]