In vertebrates it consists of two main parts, the central nervous system (CNS) and the peripheral nervous system(PNS). The CNS consists of the brain and spinal cord. The PNS consists mainly of nerves, which are enclosed bundles of the long fibers or axons, that connect the CNS to every other part of the body. Nerves that transmit signals from the brain are called motor or efferent nerves, […]
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Sugar – Minimize it in all kinds of foods
Sugar is addictive like any recreational drug, smoking or alcohol or any other addiction. It releases feel good hormones which in turn increases sugar cravings. It has No vitamins and minerals, no protein ,no fat, no fiber and just empty calories in the form of refined carbs – Results in wanting more of the sugar […]
Physical Movement Has Reduced Drastically in Past 50 to 60 years
Our bodies are meant to move. We are supposed to move and do various activities in our lives. This is how we have evolved. Of course I agree that humans kept on developing, worked on refining lives by inventing stuff, we kept on adding various mechanical and automatic utilities to make our lives easier. Some […]
People Go to Doctor Because of What They Eat
Most of the people today visit hospitals or doctors because of what they ate and to an extent for not having proper lifestyle. It all comes down to discipline and what they believe is valuable in life. An average person’s decisions in life are majorly influenced by food. Now a days many people just feed […]
Some More Reasons to be in Best Physical Condition
To be my own hero To be a role model and hero to my kid and my family To inspire others and be inspired myself To discipline myself to do the things that are hard yet fruitful in long term Protect myself from uncontrollable external events, unexpected health issues, to confront inevitable diseases To be […]
N-Acetyl Cysteine(NAC) – Benefits and Supplemention
N-acetyl-cysteine, N-acetylcysteine, Acetyl cysteine, and N-acetyl-L-cysteine are all designations for the same compound, which is abbreviated as NAC. Cysteine is a semi-essential amino acid. Some non-essential amino acids (e.g. Arginine, Cysteine, and Tyrosine) are called semi-essential or conditionally essential amino acids because they tend to run low during infancy or in health conditions such as being sick, injured or after […]
Science Behind HIIT
The physiological science behind HIIT demonstrates that switching between varying intensity levels and exercise types allows one’s body to build muscle, lose fat, and increase aerobic capacity. It’s an effective way to build endurance, strength, and flexibility quickly. The goal during a HIIT workout is to hit a targeted percentage of one’s maximum heart rate […]
Do You Really Need to Worry About Having Gluten Based Foods
Gluten is present in Wheat, Barley and Rye. Some of the researches state that wheat causes inflammation and gastrointestinal distress, contributes to autoimmune disease and a host of other issues by stimulating an over – release of Zonulin , a protein that controls the permeability of the tight junctions between the cells lining your gut […]
Complications of Low Muscle Mass (Sarcopenia)
Few Health issues are listed below: Frailty Starvation Poor insulin resistance/glycemic control Metabolic problems increase Diabetes Osteoporosis Hormone dysregulation Low strength Higher risk of hospitalization Weakness Low energy Low Immunity Higher chances of accidental falls ~Praveen Jada *Do read the Disclaimer
Complications of High Body Fat (Obesity) and Low Body Fat
Few of the Complications of High Body Fat Early mortality Cardiovascular disease Hypertension Diabetes Elevated Lipids in blood Fatty Liver and Liver Dysfunction Chronic Kidney Disease Gallbladder disease Cancer Arthritis Back pain Pregnancy complications Menstrual abnormalities Shortness of breath Sleep apnea Impaired heart function Impaired immune function Complications of Low Body Fat Low cushioning to […]
Why Higher Levels of LDL Cholesterol is Not the ‘Only’ Risk Factor in Blood Lipid Profile
Different kinds of Hypothesis and reasons behind why some people may have High LDL yet healthy without any metabolic diseases. Many experts claim that a higher LDL may not be detrimental to health rather more useful, provided our “Triglycerides are low and HDL is High”. Reputed International Medical Associations and many recent scientific studies determined […]
Fat Metabolism Briefly
First of all let us try to understand how fat is metabolized in the stomach and then enters into our bloodstream. In animals, these fats are obtained from food or are synthesized by the liver. Lipogenesis is the process of synthesizing these fats.The majority of lipids found in the human body from ingesting food are triglycerides and cholesterol. Lipid metabolism […]
Exposure to Chilly Temperatures may Help Fight Anxiety
Think of Buddhist monks who can calmly withstand being draped in freezing towels or the so-called “Iceman” Wim Hof, who can remain submerged in ice water for long periods of time without trouble. What if they’re not freaks, though, but have trained their brains and bodies with self-modification techniques that give them cold resistance? Could anyone do the same? […]
How to convert ‘mg’ or ‘mcg’ to ‘IU’ for Vitamins A, D and E?
To convert Vitamin A (as Retinol): From IU to mcg: IU/3.33 = mcg For example: 5000 IU/3.33 = 1500 mcg From mcg to IU: mcg * 3.33 = IU To convert Vitamin A (as Beta-Carotene): From IU to mcg: IU/1.66 = mcg From mcg to IU: mcg * 1.66 = IU To convert Vitamin D: From IU to mcg: IU/40 = […]
Most Common Physical Issues of a Desk Job
1. Carpal Tunnel Syndrome When you’re not moving your body and changing postures on a regular basis, that exposes you to issues that we call cumulative musculoskeletal disorders. If you’re sitting at a desk (or standing) and your mouse and keyboard aren’t set up properly, it could lead to wrist, hand, and arm pain. Carpal […]