Reheating certain vegetable oils has been shown to release a higher concentration of Aldehydes, toxic chemicals that have been linked with many conditions like cancer, heart disease, Alzheimer’s, dementia and Parkinson’s. Toxins in reused oil disturbs the functioning of DNA, RNA and proteins. Trans fats in reused oil are associated with an increased risk of […]
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Nutrients to Manage Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS)
Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) is a combination of symptoms that many women get about a week or two before their period. Most women, say they get some premenstrual symptoms, such as bloating, irritability, headaches, depression and moodiness. Researchers do not know exactly what causes PMS. Changes in hormone levels during the menstrual cycle may play a role. PMS symptoms […]
Take Advantage of Insulin Instead of Demonizing It
By controlling your insulin you can allow your body to build muscle and burn fat . Muscle is made of protein. To build muscle, your body must be in anabolic mode (building). Insulin is an anabolic hormone. Insulin is responsible for growth factor in our body. It is responsible for transport of various nutrients to our […]
Diabetes and Insulin : An Overview
Diabetes : A group of diseases that result in too much sugar in the blood (high blood glucose). Most common types: Type 2 diabetes A chronic condition that affects the way the body processes blood sugar (glucose). With type 2 diabetes, the body either doesn’t produce enough insulin, or it resists insulin. Type 1 diabetes […]
Ways to Boost Testosterone Naturally- Exercises and Foods
Testosterone is the father of all muscle-building hormones, because it promotes protein synthesis. Whether you’re training to get bigger, faster, leaner, or stronger, Testosterone is the steroid hormone that can make a world of difference. If you maximize it naturally you’ll see newfound strength, size and leanness faster than ever. TESTOSTERONE MAKES YOU MUSCULAR, LEANER, […]
The Disconnection Syndrome – What Makes Us to Be Auto-Pilot Mode
Excerpts taken from Dr. David Perlmutter, MD ‘s Disconnection Syndrome . “We walk around with our heads down, fixated on our devices, avoiding ideas that differ from our own, while confronting constant messages telling us what to do (eat more, buy more, post more, be ‘liked’ more).” They go on to say, “Participating in our […]
What are We Really Feeling Bad About During COVID Lockdown
For the first time in the recorded human history we are grieving together , the whole world. We are grieving the loss of way of life. We are unable to do the things we were doing few months back. We are angered and frustrated as we are missing certain lifestyle. We are unable to meet […]
The Power of Mind – Placebo Effect and Nocebo Effect
Our immune system and overall well-being is dependent not only on good diet and exercise but also on our mental strength and our thoughts. A lot depends on the way we talk to ourselves when we are in trouble. Many times when we are in an adversity, the images, thoughts and beliefs that run in […]
Supplements -Why Do We Need Nutritional Supplements
Supplement (Noun) – A thing added to something else in order to complete or enhance it. Supplement (Verb) – Add an extra element or amount to. As it is suggested in the word ‘Supplement’ itself, Nutritional supplements are used in addition to the natural food that we eat to enhance or improve the food’s effect. […]
Herbal and Spice Anti-Inflammatory Drink
Below foods/spices have certain polyphenols and bio-flavonoids that have anti-oxidative and anti-inflammatory properties. We can prepare a herbal mix drink or add it to tea (ONLY WITH WATER) along with below spices and drink in between meals. Add below spices in moderation in hot boiling water for 15 min. Let is cool down to your […]
Factors that Affect Metabolic Health and Functionality
Glycation The glycation process is initiated by a chemical reaction between the reactive carbonyl group of a sugar or an aldehyde with a nucleophilic free amino group of a protein, leading to the rapid formation of an unstable Schiff base. As blood sugar goes up, the opportunity for sugars to bind with proteins increases, forming unwanted molecules […]
Supernormal Stimulus – Root Cause of Modern Day Habits
A supernormal stimulus or super stimulus (a term used by evolutionary biologists and neuroscientists) is an exaggerated version of a stimulus to which there is an existing response tendency, or any stimulus that elicits a response more strongly than the stimulus for which it evolved. For example, Supernormal stimuli are the reason why we generally prefer the taste of unhealthy foods […]
Mindset for Being Healthy and Fit for Life
Majority of the people focus on external mechanics of health and fitness in terms of proper training, nutrition and supplementation. However, our ability to actually execute those things on a consistent basis is highly dependent on having the right mindset to begin with. Here are some tips to adopt that will increase your chances for […]
Steps to be Resilient in the Face of Trauma or Uncontrollable Situation Like Pandemic Lockdowns
Article by Amen Clinics Do you feel like you’re cracking under the stress? When did you start losing it? Was it when the pandemic hit? When the lockdown dragged on and on? When the economic devastation took root? Or when the social unrest exploded? For many of us, our ability to cope with the multiple traumas of […]
Sleep Smarter
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 […]