Excited about the vaccine, then make it more effective with your lifestyle. In order to get the most out of it, we should incorporate healthy lifestyle changes (exercise, nutrition, sleep etc…) prior to getting it and after getting the jab. Various studies have confirmed that people with healthy lifestyle make vaccines work more effectively in […]
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Strength Train to Recover from Chronic Lower Back Pain
Lifting weights has been shown in several studies to improve Lower back pain (LBP).Chronic LBP may result from a sedentary lifestyle which is typically accompanied by weight gain, perceived disability, & decreased physical function, NOT because “you’re really injured”. Exercise on the other hand can improve these conditions.Strengthening of the muscles of the back & […]
Exercising and Regular Movement is a Natural Medicine
If you think you can exercise your way to weight loss, I am sorry to say you are in for a big disappointment. You cannot out-work a bad diet and bad lifestyle.Using exercise to lose weight without changing your diet is asking for failure. You can change your diet and lose weight, but if you […]
The Simplicity and Power of Regular Exercise and Movement
Exercise creates a brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF), which is basically Miracle Grow for your brain. When you exercise, your brain becomes more elastic. Exercise also helps to improve your mood, boost your energy, and reduce overall stress in your body and mind. One of my favorite benefits of exercise is that it improves insulin sensitivity, […]
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver disease (NAFLD) may be a hidden cause of many Diseases
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver disease (NAFLD) is a sneaky and hidden cause of many metabolic disfunctions in our bodies. Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease is on the rise in our country due to the overconsumption of sugar, refined products, and ultra-processed food, sedentary lifestyle, chronic stress and insufficient sleep. In many cases NAFLD could be the major […]
Just blocking the Pain does not Fix the Problem (Root cause)
Why do we need right and reasonable levels of pain, fever and inflammation in our bodies? Why do we need them to recover from an external stressor? There is a real reason behind pain, fever or inflammation in our bodies. Indiscriminate use of Steroids and Anti-Inflammatory drugs is harmful. Take them only when needed. Take […]
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 […]
Another Study Shows High Vitamin D levels reduce COVID-19 Infection Severity
High Vitamin D levels reduce COVID-19 infection severity: Confirms by a study done by the doctors of Nizams Institute of Medical Sciences (NIMS) on the COVID-affected patients of Gandhi Hospital, Secunderabad. Improvement of Serum Vitamin D level to 80 to 100 Nanograms per MilliLitre (ng/ml) has significantly reduced the inflammatory markers of COVID 19 (N/L […]
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 […]
Adrenal Glands and Briefly About Our Stress Hormones
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 […]
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 […]
Most Common Factors That Hamper Your Weight Loss Goals
Nutrition Not getting enough vitamins and minerals (Micro-nutrients): While one needs to understand that we need to be in calorie deficit (we need to burn more energy than what we get from food), not focusing on getting sufficient Micro Nutrients (Vitamins, Minerals) may be detrimental. We need to Eat Nutrient dense foods and reduce calorie […]