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Who Needs Dietary Supplements?

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Hello,  Most of us have heard about dietary supplements quite often.  It is a huge business with global revenue with over 40 Billion US dollars. One such dietary supplement is multi-vitamins and there are many questions that revolve around this concept.  What benefits can i actually expect from them?  Do i really need supplements?  What are the manjor potential risks?  Not everyone requires multi-vitamins and other dietary supplements on a daily basis. Certain groups of individuals are advised by the health authorities to take mineral and vitamin supplements. Let's talk about each one of them quickly. 1. Newborns Very short duration after birth, Newborns should be given vitamin K shots or an oral dose to prevent bleeding.  Until they reach 3 months of age, Babies that breastfeed must be given vitamin K supplements.  Babies must also be given vitamin D supplements.  2. Elderly people Males older than 70 and females above 50 should take vitamin...

Best ways to improve immunity naturally

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I know the situation right now , everyone is so much scared of this corona virus thing. Got it , I am here to help you guys out to boost your immune system naturally with these tricks, that i use daily during quarantine.       1.   EXERCISE OFTEN Thought it sounds cliche but working out daily is the best way to enhance your body endurance to resist any infection also it promotes good circulation of blood throughout the body which allows immune cells to act better at the time of infection. It does not mean that we should do intense physical training , For me body weight exercises goes well, you can also try these exercises. I am going to make another blog for body weight training for beginners.       2. SUNLIGHT IS A BOON Yes, Try to go outside in direct sunlight in early morning when sunlight is not that harsh at that time vitamin D is formed in your our body which promotes good mood by releasing some of the feel good hormones ...

HOW TO IMPROVE EYE SIGHT NATURALLY

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In the current scenario we are much more prone to eye sight damage . We usually are being surrounded by various gadgets. According to the latest studies within 2 decades person with poor eye sight has increased four times. I want you all to follow these tips if you want to cure any eye sight related problems- 1. Focus on your diet The food you eat influences you in every aspect of your life and specially your vision is totally dependent on the vitamins A,C,E and minerals like Zinc they contain several antioxidants which prevent any eye disorder in long run. Your food should include these variety of veggies and fruits - Carrots Broccoli Spinach Sweet potato Citrus The list goes on, Eating good fats are also very necessary for your eye health for this you must include walnuts, almonds and avocados.  But not to use any packed food items , they contain harmful preservatives that accumulates in our body and causes many vision problems , moreover these ...

TOP 5 BENEFITS OF DRINKING LUKE WARM WATER

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Hot water have been used since ages for a well being.D rinking hot water can provide your body with the water it needs to replenish fluids. It can also improve digestion, relieve congestion, and even make you feel more relaxed .       Here are top 5 major benefits of using hot water 1. Promotes blood circulation    If you want to have healthy hairs and skin than using lukewarm water is a best idea . It expands your arteries to circulate more blood through out the body. Moreover , it lowers the risk of cardiovascular disorder and blood pressure. 2. Can decrease stress level Drinking warm water can help you to control anxiety by calming your central nervous system. If you add warm milk to it will even more beneficial and you will suddenly feel a lot more calm.    3. Aids digestion  Warm water has always been taken in the eastern countries after the last meal, it ignites the digestion process , soothes the digestive ...

HOW TO DEAL WITH AIR POLLUTION

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    Picture taken from Harvard university.    Yes , we all have right to breath fresh air but most of us from the developing countries around the globe are suffering from air pollution. This is contributing to a large number of life-shortening diseases from heart to severe asthma , according to the world health organisation. so, This situation a quite shocking for most of us but can we cope up? And the answer is yes, not only we can prevent any harmful effects from air pollution. 1. Stay hydrated  In the normal scenario as a working person we sometime tend to forget drinking water , 70% of our body is made of water, Staying hydrated is not only good for your skin but it helps in boosting our immune system and in response it protects us from those harmful PM2.5 particles and help them flush outside the body which would otherwise accumulate in the lungs and cause severe allergies. Drinking 3-4 litre water is sufficient . Eating juicy seasonal frui...

Healthy steps to cure diabetes type 2 and insulin resistance

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What is diabetes? Diabetes is an illness which is related to elevated blood sugar levels i.e more than 140 mg/ dL after taking a  meal. At that time our pancreas could not able to release required amounts of insulin, which ultimately helps in glucose uptake by the cells, and glucose can't be used to produce energy in the cells. It results in increased blood sugar levels . It’s important to note that there’s a difference between type 1 and type 2 diabetes. Here’s an explanation of the two types of diabetes and what causes these conditions : Type 1 diabetes It is also called as "juvenile or child diabetes" because it tend to develop at younger age. It is caused by autoimmunity of our body to our Beta-cells of pancreas which release insulin resulting in destruction of pancreatic beta cells.It is not curable.  Type 2 diabetes This type of diabetes is due to poor lifestyle.   If you have Type 2 diabetes your body does not uses insulin properly and thi...

Why bone density decreases in women after 40 ?

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“The doctor of the future will no longer treat the human frame with drugs, but rather will cure and prevent disease with nutrition.”  ~Thomas Edison What is osteoporosis ? Osteoporosis is a medical condition which lead to abnormally porous bone that is compressible like a sponge and it lead to frequent bone fractures.The fractures can be in the form of cracking or direct collapsing. Normal bone is composed of proteins, calcium and collagen, they are all required for providing bone its strength, When the woman reaches near to the menopausal stage, their estrogen hormone level decreases sharply which lead to low bone density( osteoporosis). What are osteoporosis symptoms and signs? Osteoporosis can be present without any symptoms for decades . Therefore, patients may not be aware of their osteoporosis until they suffer a painful fracture. The symptom associated with osteoporotic fractures usually is pain; the location of the pain depends ...