Physical activity, workouts, exercises and in general body movement is crucial for the good maintenance of the human body. Exercise and stretching is what the muscles of the human body are built for. In today’s day and age, the rate of physical activity and movement has drastically reduced. People worldwide have some form of desk […]
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Vitamin D is commonly known as the “Sunshine” vitamin. It is prepared by the liver cells from cholesterol. The Vitamin D is actually a hormone as the intermediate products (7 de hydro-cholesterol) of its precursor, are activated underneath the skin, in UV radiation obtained from the sun. Table of Contents Common symptoms of Vitamin D deficiency […]
The spot reduction of fat in the body is not an easy task and definitely, not healthy as well. With right wisdom to select between myths and facts, it is advisable to make wise choices with a balanced diet and physical activity that helps. Table of Contents What is Spot Reduction? Is spot reduction of […]
To understand the human digestive system and its ailments is a very complex phenomenon. The digestive system has a unique method and uses the mechanical and chemical process to turn the food into energy for the body. Table Of Contents Other Participants in the Digestive Process Ingestion, Digestion, Absorption, and Assimilation Factors that can upset […]
Medically reviewed by Shanmukha Priya, M.Phil and Ph.D. in Food Science and Nutrition People who have low weight tend to believe that they do not have cholesterol problems. This is from the pre-conceived notion that obese and overweight people have high cholesterol. Although it is true that fat and overweight people have a more likelihood of having […]
One of the biggest weight loss secrets is to sleep well. Yes! Sleep has been crowned as one of the best and easy ways to lose weight in recent times, with scientists espousing the same. Table of Contents Ways to lose weight in sleep Drinking tea and protein shakes Avoiding night-time snacking Let there be […]
Hyperglycemia is also known as High Blood Sugar or simply diabetics in layman’s tongue. It is when there is an excessive amount of glucose that circulates in blood plasma. We have seen many people having high blood sugar levels, and they use different ways to keep their sugar levels moderate. Diabetes is a very commonly […]
You need to begin looking up the best multivitamins for women when you need to reach your goal of fat loss and optimal fitness. If you aren’t getting all of the micro-nutrients that your body needs via your food, its time to consider taking multivitamins to keep the body, skin, muscles, and bones in good […]
One major causative factor when it comes to varicose veins is obesity. While there are many factors contributing to varicose veins such as vein injuries, age, gender, and family history, obesity is a major risk factor. Speculated that around 30% of individuals develop some or the other form of varicose veins at some point in […]
Hyperglycemia is commonly known as high blood sugar. It is a condition in which sugar in excess circulates in the blood. If the sugar level in your body is higher than 200 mg/dl, then you have this condition. Table of Contents: What is Hyperglycemia? Causes of Hyperglycemia Signs and Symptoms of Hyperglycemia A Life-Threatening Condition […]