Water Walking!
The Amazing Benefits Of Water Walking! Many people have problems with their back, knees, hip joints, ankles and heels; many people are recovering from injuries or surgeries to the back and the lower limb joints, that make it difficult and painful for them to walk on the ground or floor or on a treadmill. They […]
Retro Walking or Walking Backwards!
Physical And Mental Health Benefits Of Walking Backwards! Walking backwards, also known as retro walking, is a new trend in exercise that is now considered as an excellent physical activity. It can be done on floor or on ground or it can be done as water walking in a swimming pool. It has multiple health […]
Small Lifestyle Changes Make Big Impact On Health!
Small Lifestyle Changes Can Make A Big Impact On Health! Making small but significant changes in our lifestyle can radically change our physical and mental health! Adapting a healthy lifestyle: Healthy lifestyle revolves around balanced nutrition, regular physical activity and mental peace and happiness. Balanced Nutrition: Eat a variety of whole foods including whole grain […]
Diabetes Reversal!
Is Diabetes Reversal Even Possible? Diabetes is of two types, Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes. Of these Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune condition in which the body does not produce insulin. That is why Type 1 diabetics need to take insulin lifelong and thus it cannot be reversed. Some of the Type 2 […]
Overcoming PCOS And PCOD: The Role Of Weight Loss in Fertility Treatment!
And Effect of Weight Loss On PCOS, PCOD And Infertility! It is a well known fact that obesity is closely associated with or is one of the major causes of PCOS and PCOD, miscarriages and primary and secondary infertility. PCOS is a metabolic, endocrine and systemic disorder that is not limited to the ovaries. It […]
Why Eat Nuts With Skin?
The Health Benefits Of The Nut Skin! The skin of all nuts including almonds, walnuts, pistachios, cashew nuts, hazelnuts, pecans and also peanuts has a wealth of nutrition and we stand to lose this invaluable nutrition if we eat them without their skin. Although cashew nuts are majorly sold minus their skin, they are also […]
Effect Of Soaking On Cereals, Pulses And Nuts!
Soaking Cereals, Pulses And Nuts In Water! Soaking cereals, pulses and nuts is a common precooking practice and it has several benefits and one notable drawback. Benefits: Soaking reduces certain anti nutritional factors like phytic acid, tannins and trypsin inhibitors those can inhibit and reduce the absorption of some minerals like calcium, iron and zinc available in […]
Significance Of Wheat, Gluten Intolerance, Celiac Disease And Wheat Allergy!
Understanding The Significance of Wheat And The Conditions It Can Cause! Wheat is the second largest cultivated cereal crop of the world, next only to maize. Wheat is the second largest staple food of the world population, next only to rice. The wheat crop cultivation covers more land than any other cereal in the world. […]
Acanthosis Nigricans: Dark, Thickened, Velvety Patches On The Skin!
Acanthosis Nigricans, Insulin Resistance And Pre Diabetes! Development of dark, thickened, often slightly raised and velvety patches on the skin could be a sign of a condition called Acanthosis Nigricans. These patches can sometimes be accompanied by itching. The areas commonly affected are the neck, armpits, groin, elbows, knees, and knuckles. Acanthosis Nigricans is strongly […]
Dangers of Low Carbohydrate Diets!
Carbohydrates Are Essential To Health! Our food is composed of the following nutrients: carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins, minerals and water. Each of these nutrients have specific roles to play in the functioning of our body. *** Carbohydrates are of two types, viz. simple and complex carbohydrates. Simple carbohydrates are made up of one or two […]