Medically reviewed by Shanmukha Priya, M.Phil and Ph.D. in Food Science and Nutrition Acidity is a common ailment caused by wrong eating habits and too much of acidic foods. It happens due to acid backflow in the esophagus. Drinking water, and alkaline foods like milk and coconut help in alleviating the problem. Does it happens to you […]
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Medically reviewed by Shanmukha Priya, M.Phil and Ph.D. in Food Science and Nutrition Cholesterol is a fatty substance which is required for the normal functioning of the body. When the levels of bad cholesterol HDL goes up in your body, the arteries get clogged and do not function optimally. The signs like bad breath, dizziness, stroke means […]
Weight gain pattern in women is different since the metabolism rate keeps on changing throughout their life. At every period, whether during puberty, adulthood, pregnancy, menopause, weight gain pattern in women keeps on changing. However, that can be managed with the right diet and exercise plan to ensure metabolism rate is boosted. Table of contents […]
You will be surprised to know that the cause of your back pain could be your everyday, regular lifestyle habits too, whether it’s a muscle strain or a joint pain. Listed below are seven seemingly insignificant but deadly daily habits which take a toll on your back and are the top causes of back pain […]
One of the chronic digestive disorders causing pain in abdomen and changes in bowel habits is known as irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). The life-long disease has no permanent cure but constant and incapacitating symptoms increase the severity of the health condition. Passing of mucus, excessive gas and changes in stool shape are common irritable bowel […]
Mediterranean diet with its focus on healthy oils, grilled vegetables and meat, high protein ingredients that keep your metabolism in top shape and help in weight management. Mediterranean diet is actually beneficial for weight loss and more importantly, health in general. In fact, it is hardly a diet, it is a lifestyle. So the ensuing […]
Cholesterol is a wax-like chemical that is required for the normal functioning of the body. It assists the body in producing Vitamin D, helps in digestion of food and producing hormones like estrogen and testosterone. 80% of the Cholesterol requirement of the body is met by Liver which also regulates its application in the body […]
Bay leaf (Laurus nobilis) or commonly known as Tej Patta, is an evergreen, fragrant leaf from Lauraceae family. It is an indigenous herb of Middle Asia and has propagated to different parts with Mediterranean-like climate. A meagre spice but the health benefits of bay leaf are significant. Table of contents Uses of bay leaf Nutrient […]
Weight gain does not necessarily happen when you quit smoking. A combination of healthy diet, exercise and support therapies go a long way in weight management. Table of content Reason for weight gain when you quit smoking Tips to quit smoking without weight gain Is the ‘quit smoking, weight gain’ adage inevitable? No, it isn’t. […]
Lemon water is not only delicious but also has many medicinal values. Lemon water cleanses the body, stimulates the liver, and improves digestion and elimination process. Lemon water is the new fitness mantra these days and rightly so, given the enormous health benefits lemons have to offer to the mankind. Some people actually start their day […]