All about hair fall
*All about hair fall* In a very simple term fall of more than 100 strands in a day can be considered as hair fall. *Symptoms* Gradual hairline receding Patchy and circular spots on the scalp Sudden loosening of hair Full-body hair loss Fall of more than 100 strands in one day *Reasons* Stress and depression […]
What is Mental Health
*Mental health* Everyone feels worried or anxious or down from time to time. But relatively few people develop a *mental illness.* *Mental health* includes our emotional, psychological, and social well-being. It affects how we think, feel, and act. Dozens of *mental illnesse* have been identified and defined. They include depression, generalized anxiety disorder, bipolar disorder, […]
What is Dementia
*Dementia* is a term for several diseases that affect memory, thinking, and the ability to perform daily activities. The illness gets worse over time. *Cause* Dementia is caused by damage to brain cells. This damage interferes with the ability of brain cells to communicate with each other. When brain cells cannot communicate normally, thinking, behavior […]
What is Vitamin B12 or cobalamin
*Vitamin B12 or cobalamin* is a nutrient that helps keep your body’s blood and nerve cells healthy and helps make DNA, the genetic material in all of your cells. It is an essential nutrient that your body can’t make on its own, so you need to get it from your diet or from supplements. Vitamin […]
What is FODMAP
FODMAP stands for fermentable oligosaccharides, disaccharides, monosaccharides and polyols, which are short-chain carbohydrates (sugars) that the small intestine absorbs poorly. Some people experience digestive distress after eating them. *Symptoms include* Cramping Diarrhea Constipation Stomach bloating Gas and flatulence *Low FODMAP diet* This diet is designed to help people with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and/or small […]
Benefits of Fennel Seeds
*Fennel seeds* are a spice harvested from one of several types of herb fennel plant. They have a sweet, powerful flavor that’s similar to licorice These seeds packed with multiple vitamins, minerals. Seeds also contains anethole, fenchone and estragole that act as antispasmodic and anti-inflammatory. They work wonderfully for constipation, indigestion, acidity, and bloating. For […]
Disadvantages of Artificial ripening of fruits and vegetables
*Artificial ripening of fruits and vegetables* Fruits and vegetables are good source of vitamins and minerals, and play an important role in preventing vitamins and minerals deficiencies. People who eat fruits as part of an overall healthy diet generally have a reduced risk of chronic diseases. The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends five servings of […]
What is Super Food
The term *“superfoods”* or “power foods” is a fairly new term referring to foods that offer maximum nutritional benefits with very few calories. They are packed with vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. *Antioxidants are natural molecules that occur in certain foods. They help neutralise free radicals in our bodies.* Most of the *superfoods* are plant-based, but […]
Autoimmune disorders
Autoimmune disorders result when your immune system is overactive, causing it to attack and damage your body’s own tissues. Normally, your immune system creates proteins called antibodies that work to protect you against harmful substances such as viruses, cancer cells, and toxins. But with autoimmune disorders, your immune system can’t tell the difference between invaders […]
