Vitamin C, or L-ascorbic acid, is a water-soluble essential vitamin. It is a very popular dietary supplement due to its antioxidant properties, safety, and low price. Vitamin C is often supplemented to reduce the symptoms of the common cold. Supplemental vitamin C is able to reduce the duration of a cold by 8-14% in any population, when […]
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Herbs and Supplements that Lower Blood Pressure (BP)
Herbs and supplements that lower blood pressure include, but are not limited to: Cod liver oil Alpha-linolenic acid Omega-3 fatty acids Magnesium Calcium Potassium Coenzyme Q10 L-arginine Vitamin C Vitamin D Vitamin B2 Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine 5 phosphate P5P form) Vitamin B9 (L- Methylfolate form) Cocoa Blond psyllium, and other fiber supplements Garlic Beetroot ~Praveen […]
Spirulina – A Superfood
Spirulina is a dark, blue-green algae that is one of the most nutrient-dense foods and therefore also a true superfood. In addition to being rich in antioxidants, spirulina contains a variety of micronutrients, as well as highly absorbable protein. Spirulina is rich in: Iron Magnesium Zinc Selenium Calcium Chlorophyll Tip: Green powder containing spirulina is […]
Perfectionism May Not Be Good In All Situations
Too often, we fall into an all or nothing cycle with our habits. This happens especially with majority of us when it comes to our health and wellness habits. The problem is not slipping up; the problem is thinking that if you can’t do something perfectly, then you shouldn’t do it at all. ~Praveen Jada […]
Importance of Fasting Insulin Level in Your Blood Test
There’s one test that your doctor or lab test packages probably aren’t doing, that can detect high insulin levels before these warning signs appear and prevent type 2 diabetes decades before it’s full blown. What is it? A fasting insulin test. Insulin is a hormone produced in the pancreas, which regulates the amount of glucose […]
Military Sleep Method to Fall Asleep Faster at Night
Find a comfortable position where you want to fall asleep and close your eyes. Breathe out slowly while focusing on releasing any tension in your body, while keeping your breathing steady and relaxing the muscles in your face. Relax your shoulders, letting them drop. Your arms and hands should also feel loose and relaxed by […]
PCOS and PDOD can be Controlled Through Lifestyle Improvements
Both PCOS and PCOD cause hormonal imbalances and are related to the ovaries with certain marked differences. The major difference between PCOS and PCOD is that of the severity – the former being more severe. PCOD can happen because of obesity, poor lifestyle, and bad eating habits. It can be controlled by lifestyle changes and […]
What Happens to Someone’s Brain From Complaining Every Day
We can change our brain for the positive, so we don’t have to feel “stuck”. We can increase our intelligence (our “I.Q.”). And, we can learn new, life-changing skills. In some instances, a person can recover from brain damage. “Neurons that fire together, wire together.” Relationship between our thoughts (“neurons that fire”) and structural changes […]
Weight loss versus increasing fitness and physical activity for reducing health risks
Excerpt from below Pubmed study analysis: Gaesser GA, Angadi SS. Obesity treatment: Weight loss versus increasing fitness and physical activity for reducing health risks. iScience. 2021 Sep 20;24(10):102995. doi: 10.1016/j.isci.2021.102995. PMID: 34755078; PMCID: PMC8560549. The mortality risk associated with obesity is largely attenuated or eliminated by moderate-to-high levels of cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF) or physical activity […]
THINK LIKE A FARMER TO PURSUE YOUR HEALTH AND WELLNESS GOALS
**Consider ‘crops’ are like your resolutions, goals, passions and various decisions you * Relate ‘crops’ are like your “resolutions, goals, passions and various decisions” you take for your overall well-being and Relate the “farmer” to YOUSELF Be practical. Choose the crops* in accordance to the soil, geography, weather conditions and other dependent factors like capital […]
Main Micro-Nutrients that Play a Role in the Immune Response
The main micronutrients that play a role in the immune response include: Vitamin A Vitamin C Vitamin D Vitamin E Vitamin B6 Vitamin B12 Folate (Vitamin B9) Zinc Iron Copper Currently, the strongest evidence suggests that these three micronutrients offer immune support: Vitamin C Vitamin D Zinc ~Praveen Jada *Do read the Disclaimer
Vitamin D Supplementation: A Potential Approach for COVID-19 Therapeutics
Vitamin D is likely to reduce acute respiratory tract infection risk, and that 10,000 IU/day is safe. It is not considered possible to achieve toxic levels via the sun alone, and supplementation for prolonged periods brings 25(OH)D to toxic levels only if the dose is consistently extraordinarily high (40,000 IU/day for many months) (28, 88, 91, 92). The […]
Tips to Maintain a Balanced Gut Microbiome (Good Bacteria)
Your gut microbial ecosystem must be healthy for you to be healthy. When your gut bacteria are out of balance – you may get into health issues like bloating, indigestion, gas formation, autoimmune diseases like psoriasis, rheumatoid arthritis, IBS, mental health issues to name a few. Here are few to tips to keep your gut […]
Omega 3 Fatty Acids (DHA and EPA) – Their importance
Omega-3 fatty acids are like powerful medicine without side effects. They reduce inflammation, promote cardiovascular health, protect your brain, and help prevent metabolic syndrome and chronic diseases. We know how important they are because of what happens when we don’t get enough. People who lack omega-3s in their diets are at great risk of […]
Minimum Basics to be Mentally and Physically Fit
Move. Movement is important. Involve in any physical activity daily. Go to gym, walk, run, jog, cycle, swim, play any sport etc., Eat nutritious food. Eat more colourful vegetables and fruits, include quality protein and healthy fats rich in Omega 3s. Sleep well. Give some rest to your body and mind to recharge for next […]