Bio-availability: this represents the percentage or scale rating of just how much our bodies can make use of certain protein sources. You need to know that our bodies and digestive systems absorb some protein’s better than others and also certain sources will provide a higher amino acid profile. The elderly are known to reduce their […]
Aerobic exercise reduces anxiety in people who have clinical anxiety, with higher-intensity exercise tending to be more effective. Resistance training has less evidence, but it seems to benefit people with anxiety disorders and with overweight or obesity. Yoga tends to incorporate the basic anti-anxiety coping strategies: deep breathing, muscle relaxation, and stretching. Yoga is also […]
If you’re sedentary, aim for at least 1.2 g/kg (0.54 g/lb). Keep in mind that your body composition will improve more if you add consistent activity, especially resistance training, than if you merely hit a protein target. If you’re of healthy weight, active, and wish to keep your weight, aim for 1.4–1.6 g/kg (0.64–0.73 g/lb). […]
Always buy from a reputed pharmacological or nutraceutical company which has proven track record. Stick to a company with a reputation for good manufacturing. Multivitamins don’t meet the Recommended daily allowance (RDA) for some micronutrients Multivitamins may contain extra ingredients but in too small doses to make a difference Many multi vitamins make you choose […]
Below statements are very randomly used while receiving suggestions from others. However, they need to checked and evaluated as per individuals context and background. They may be true for one person and may not work for another. Hence be critical and analyze before making a choice. They are not universal truths and highly dependent on […]
FOLLOW SAFETY RULES AND TAKE ALL PRECAUTIONS Follow COVID Appropriate Behaviors Latest WHO COVID Myth Busters I have read an interesting article interviewing Thyrocare Managing Director Dr. A Velumani. Many of his views resonated with me and I thought of capturing some main brainstorming points for us to be cautious with the infection spread and […]
It used to be simple: just get a “healthy” tan and your body will make all the vitamin D it needs. Desk jobs and sunscreen have changed all that, just as research is underlining the importance of vitamin D and suggesting its possible role in preventing many health problems. Vitamins play a crucial role in […]
Getting enough quality sleep, with or without the help of supplements, is necessary for optimal immune function. Deep sleep provides a time for your body to replenish its immune system. Regular sleep disturbances end up impairing your body’s ability to mount a full response against invaders. Lack of sleep impairs exercise performance in the short […]
Getting the right nutrients is important at every stage of life, but it’s especially critical during pregnancy as the food and nutrients you take will feed not only you but also the baby. During pregnancy, macronutrient intake has to grow significantly. Macronutrients include carbohydrates, proteins, and fats. It is recommended to have a high protein diet with […]
Calcium helps to build strong bones and teeth Calcium regulates muscle contractions, including your heartbeat Calcium makes sure blood clots normally Foods: Milk, cheese, curd and other dairy foods green leafy vegetables – such as curly kale, okra and spinach Foods and drinks with added calcium Bread and anything made with fortified flour Fish where […]
Iron is an essential mineral. Most of the iron in the body is found in the hemoglobin of red blood cells and in the myoglobin of muscle cells. Iron helps red blood cells carry oxygen from the lungs to cells all over the body. Iron is needed for transporting oxygen and carbon dioxide. Iron is also necessary to maintain […]
Gestational diabetes is form of high blood sugar affecting pregnant women. Those who develop gestational diabetes are at higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes later in life. In most cases, there are no symptoms. A blood sugar test during pregnancy is used for diagnosis. Treatment Lifestyle Improvement Regular Exercise. Walking or some physical activity […]
POOR DIET – Mostly having excess sugar and sugar based foods, fried foods, processed and packaged food, refined flours like Maida or refined wheat flour, refined oils, reused oils. LACK OF MOVEMENT – Not exercising, being sedentary most of the times MENTAL STRESS LACK OF SLEEP HIDDEN CHRONIC INFECTIONS – Due to various unfriendly microbiome […]
According to MecidalNewToday.com, There are over 100 types of arthritis and related diseases. Two of the most common types are rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and osteoarthritis (OA). OA is more common than RA. Both OA and RA involve inflammation in the joints, but the inflammation in RA is much greater. RA can affect multiple joints in a subtype called polyarticular arthritis, and it tends to affect […]
Autism is Treatable AUTISM RESEARCH INSTITUTE Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a developmental disorder with symptoms that appear within the first three years of life. Most children with autism look like other kids but they act and interact in ways that feel different from the behaviors of other children. When interacting with others, they may […]