Adrenal glands are located on top of both kidneys. Adrenal glands produce hormones that help regulate your metabolism, immune system, blood pressure, response to stress and other essential functions. An adrenal gland is made of two main parts: The adrenal cortex is the outer region and also the largest part of an adrenal gland. The adrenal medulla is located […]
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Tips to Improve Gut and Intestine Health Naturally
Eat protein. To avoid the blood sugar imbalances that feed bad gut bacteria, eat protein with every meal, even at breakfast. This will help you to avoid sudden increases in your blood sugar. Eat high-fiber foods and complex carbohydrates. Vegetables, whole grains, nuts, seeds, and fruit all contain beneficial fiber. Also include variety of beans, […]
High Uric Acid Levels in Blood – Causes, Symptoms, How to Control
Normal Uric acid levels are 2.4-6.0 mg/dL (female) and 3.4-7.0 mg/dL (male). Normal values will vary from laboratory to laboratory. Hyperuricemia is an excess of uric acid in the blood. Purines are nitrogen-containing compounds, which are made inside the cells of your body (endogenous), or come from outside of your body, from foods containing purine […]
Selenium – Importance and Supplementation
Most of the selenium in the body comes from the diet. The amount of selenium in food depends on where it is grown or raised. Crab, liver, fish, poultry, and wheat are generally good selenium sources. Selenium is important for making many body processes work correctly. It seems to increase the action of antioxidants. Selenium is […]
What Happens in Our Body While We are Sleeping
Sleep accounts for one-quarter to one-third of the human lifespan. sleep is a period during which the brain is engaged in a number of activities necessary to life—which are closely linked to quality of life. Questions like why we have sleep cycles, why we dream and why humans even need sleep in the first place […]
Benefits of Probiotics and Reversing Side-effects of Antibiotics
Why does our stomach get upset when we take Anti-Biotics There are many side effects of using Anti-Biotics, stomach upset is one among them. Most of the people experience some sort of gut issue while taking an anti-biotic drug such as bloating, diarrhea, constipation, indigestion. While anti-biotics are necessary to kill harmful bacteria and relive […]
Protein Absorption Rate and Utilization for Muscle Growth
Is all the protein we eat is not used for building muscles ? We eat a protein rich meal, what happens? One of the researches conducted by Groen et al., demonstrated that after consuming 20g of protein, 40-50% of that protein is “first-pass cleared,” meaning that it’s used up by the our digestive system and […]
Protein Bio-Availability
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 […]
Exercise Impact on Anxiety and Mood
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 […]
Recommendations for Protein Requirements
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). […]
Points to Remember while buying a Multi-Vitamin Supplement
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 […]
Myth Buster: Some of the Nutrition Tips that are no Longer Entirely True
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 […]
COVID Second Wave – Ask Yourself These Questions to Reduce Anxiety
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 […]
How to Maintain Optimum Levels of D-Vitamin in Blood
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 […]
Lifestyle Changes and Supplements that could Enable Better Sleep
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 […]