The ketogenic diet is a high-fat, adequate-protein, low-carbohydrate diet that in medicine is used primarily to treat difficult-to-control (refractory) epilepsy in children. The diet forces the body to burn fats rather than carbohydrates, a state known as ketosis. When this happens, your body becomes incredibly efficient at burning fat for energy. It also turns fat into ketones in the liver, which can supply […]
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Compound Exercises – Best Way to Build Strength and Muscle for Longevity
Compound movement exercises are functional exercises that replicate natural movements of human body and involves mind-muscle coordination throughout the body. These are quite effective in developing overall strength and fitness. Generally these exercises are performed using free weights like barbells or dumbbells for full range of motion for maximum benefit. Benefits of compound movement exercises: […]
Foods to Break Your IF and What to Eat During Feeding Window
Refer Basics of Intermittent Fasting or Time Restricted Feeding (TEF) to understand the the basics before reading this topic. Here are some of the recommended and supplements while doing Time restricted feeding (TEF) or IF. Remember that doing fasting does not give you the license to binge eat or eat mindlessly. What we eat during […]
Ketosis and Ketogenic Diet: Benefits
The ketogenic diet is a high-fat, adequate-protein, low-carbohydrate diet that in medicine is used primarily to treat difficult-to-control (refractory) epilepsy in children. The diet forces the body to burn fats rather than carbohydrates. Normally, the carbohydrates contained in food are converted into glucose, which is then transported around the body and is particularly important in fueling brain function. However, if there is little carbohydrate […]
Protein Supplements: Whey Protein
Protein is an essential nutrient for life, responsible for numerous functions, like supporting the building of tissue, cells and muscle. Proteins are made from a collection of up to 20 amino acids. Proteins vary in their absorption rate within the body, based on their biological value (BV). BV is not a % but a value […]
Inflammatory Foods and Habits
Some of the pro-inflammatory foods and habits that could cause stress on our immune system are listed below. Indulging in these foods or habits could negatively alter our immune system functioning and results in inflammation in various systems of our body. Subsequently this kind of inflammation which is low grade and chronic which is caused […]
What is Metabolic Syndrome
Metabolic Syndrome is a cluster of conditions that increase the risk of heart disease, stroke and diabetes. These conditions include increased blood pressure, high blood sugar, excess body fat around the waist, and abnormal cholesterol or triglyceride levels. Having just one of these conditions doesn’t mean you have metabolic syndrome. But it does mean you […]
Vitamin D3 Facts, Foods Rich in Vitamin D3, Supplementation
Researches say that close to 70% of world could be facing an epidemic of D Vitamin deficiency. Vitamin D has a huge impact on the health and function of your cells. It reduces cellular growth (which promotes cancer) and improves cell differentiation (which puts cells into an anti-cancer state). That makes vitamin D one of […]
Vitamin B12 Benefits, Foods Rich in Vitamin B12, Supplementation
All B vitamins are water-soluble. They help to convert carbohydrates, fats, and protein into energy, or glucose. B vitamins are necessary for keeping the liver, skin, hair, and eyes healthy. They also play a role in the nervous system, and they are needed for good brain function. The B vitamins are sometimes called anti-stress vitamins, […]
Most Common Auto-Immune Diseases
A healthy immune system defends the body against disease and infection. But if the immune system malfunctions, it mistakenly attacks healthy cells, tissues, and organs. Called autoimmune disease, these attacks can affect any part of the body, weakening bodily function and even turning life-threatening. Currently there is no clear scientific evidence why autoimmunity occurs however, […]
Main Inflammatory Markers to Focus in a Blood Test Report
Below are some of the important blood test markers for indicating inflammation in our body. These indicators signify the level of inflammation in our bodies. They could be used to analyze and treat various infections, chronic diseases, autoimmune diseases and and lifestyle disorders. ANA (Antinuclear Antibody) Test Reference range: 1:40 to 1:60 An ANA test […]
Anti-Inflammatory Diet
An Anti-Inflammatory diet is a diet that does not induce immune response in our bodies which causes inflammation. It nurtures and strengthens the immune system instead of triggering it needlessly. Read Chronic Inflammation, Causes, Risks – Fit Body to Fit Mind Read Acute vs Chronic diseases – Fit Body to Fit Mind In simple terms […]
Chronic Inflammation, Causes, Risks
Chronic inflammation can have long-term and whole-body effects. Chronic inflammation is also called persistent, low-grade inflammation because it produces a steady, low-level of inflammation throughout the body, as judged by a small rise in immune system markers found in blood or tissue. Low levels of inflammation can be triggered by a perceived internal threat, even […]
Foods and Supplements for Improving Thyroid Function
Foods good for proper thyroid function Eggs: whole eggs are best, as much of their iodine and selenium are found in the yolk, while the whites are full of protein Meat: all meats, including lamb, beef, chicken, etc. Fish: all seafood, including salmon, tuna, halibut, shrimp, etc. Vegetables: Eat a lot of colorful vegetables (cruciferous […]
Immune system and Factors that Impact Immune System Function
Your immune system is your body’s defense system against External microbes (like virus, bacteria, fungi, protozoa), Pollutants and allergens Inflammatory foods When your immune system doesn’t work the way it should, it is called an immune system disorder Be born with a weak immune system. This is called primary immune deficiency. Get a disease, usage […]