Use ‘Fennel Seeds’ for better Digestion, conditions like gas , acidity , bad breath , relax intestines , regulate blood pressure , for Inflammatory bowel conditions 1 tsp fennel seeds chew raw OR Make a spice drink with with1 tsp fennel , 1 tsp cumin , 1/2 tsp Ajwain (Carom seeds, Thymol seeds) , boil […]
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Things to Do to Reduce Plaque in your Arteries
Lower your carbohydrates to improve your insulin levels. We get high amount of carbohydrates from sugar (or sugar based foods) and all kinds of grains. High insulin causes a massive amount of inflammation throughout your body, which can contribute to clogged arteries and clots. High insulin can also cause AGEs (advanced glycated end products), which […]
What does Science say about connection between Food and our Children’s Mental Development
Whole new fields of research such as nutritional psychiatry have emerged from last 12 years. Stanford has a department of Metabolic Psychiatry. Harvard now has a department of Nutritional Psychiatry. Studies show that simply swapping out processed, sugary starchy foods for whole foods is effective in treating depression. Many scientific studies show that minimizing or […]
Copper – Importance and Supplementation
Copper is a mineral and we need it in trace amounts. It is found in foods such as organ meats, seafood, nuts, seeds, wheat bran cereals, grain products, and cocoa products. Copper is involved in many of the natural processes in the body. Copper plays a part in many of your body’s organs and systems. […]
Nutritional Supplements that can Help Balance Sex Hormones
First and foremost, remember that nothing can replace a healthy lifestyle. Supplements do help to maintain optimum hormonal balance in body however, they need to be combined (means supplemented) with a healthy and whole food diet, regular exercise/movement and quality sleep. List of vitamins and minerals that support sex hormonal balance in both men and […]
How to Control Psoriasis with Lifestyle Changes and Supplementation
Psoriasis is a chronic autoimmune condition that causes the rapid build-up of skin cells. This build-up of cells causes scaling on the skin’s surface. The most common symptom is a rash on the skin, but sometimes the rash involves the nails or joints. It is really worth to try and control any chronic disease with lifestyle […]
How to Make Vaccines More Effective Using Supplements and Lifestyle
If we’re going to rely on COVID-19 vaccines to bring an end to the pandemic, we need to maximize their effects. For the immune system to fight off infection or generate good protection against a disease following vaccination, it needs a variety of micronutrients. This is likely to be just as true for COVID-19 as for other diseases. […]
Everything About Insulin and Insulin Resistance
As obesity and diabetes reach epidemic proportions in the developed world, the role of insulin resistance and its consequences are gaining prominence. The study of insulin and insulin resistance remain in the forefront of medical research. Rapid globalization, urbanization and industrialization have spawned epidemics of obesity, diabetes and their attendant co-morbidities, as physical inactivity and “convenience” […]
Branched-chain amino acids (BCAA) – Benefits, Foods and Supplementation
Branched-chain amino acids (BCAAs): Leucine, Isoleucine and Valine. “Branched-chain” refers to the chemical structure of BCAAs, which are found in protein-rich foods such as eggs, meat and dairy products. BCAA are the main essential amino acids for effective muscle protein synthesis. If you are having a protein rich diet especially from animal sources and from […]
Glycine – Benefits, Foods and Supplementation
Glycine is the smallest non-essential, neutral and metabolically inert amino acid. This amino acid is an essential substrate for the synthesis of several biologically important biomolecules and compounds. It participates in the synthesis of proteins, of the tripeptide glutathione and in detoxification reactions. It has a broad spectrum of anti-inflammatory, cryoprotective and immunomodulatory properties. Glycine […]
Glutamine – Benefits, Foods and Supplementation
Glutamine is an important amino acid with many functions in the body. Amino acids are building blocks of protein. It has a key role in immune system functioning and intestinal health. Our body naturally produces this amino acid. L-glutamine is the form found in foods, supplements and the human body. Almost any food containing protein […]
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 […]
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 […]