Get sunshine during the day. Go out and get sun exposure. Don’t look at screens before bed. Blue light from LED alters our sleep patterns. No caffeine 8 hours before bed. Set a right room temperature so that you do not feel cold or sweat while sleeping. Some researches suggest sleep between 10 PM and […]
Immune System The immune system has a vital role: It protects your body from harmful substances, germs and cell changes that could make you ill. It is made up of various organs, cells and proteins. The immune system is spread throughout the body and involves many types of cells, organs, proteins, and tissues. Crucially, it […]
For many people hair loss or fall is a symptom of many inherent causes like nutritional deficiency, stress, inadequate sleep, medications, hormonal imbalance, autoimmune conditions, chemical treatments, exposure to pollutants to name a few. Having good quality whole foods is the best source of nutrition, however in many cases we might have to compensate nutrition […]
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 […]
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: […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]