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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 ...

Do the food we eat actually influences our mood?

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What is serotonin?  Serotonin is a hormone that’s believed to act as a mood stabilizer. It’s said to help produce healthy sleeping patterns as well as boost your mood. Studies show that serotonin levels can have an effect on mood and behavior, and the chemical is commonly linked to feeling good and living longer.  Serotonin is made up of one of a building block of protein : Tryptophan . Eating the food that contains tryptophan increases the production of serotonin in body. it is known that tryptophan depletion is seen in those with mood disorders such as depression and anxiety. Research has also shown that when a low-tryptophan diet is followed, brain serotonin levels drop.  Foods that boosts the serotonin production: 1. Eggs The protein in eggs can significantly boost your blood plasma levels of tryptophan, according to recent research. Pro cooking tip:( Don’t leave out the yolks!) They’re extrem...

Healthy with omega 3 foods

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                                "Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food."                                                                           ―  Hippocrates .  Omega 3 are essential fatty acids because our body cannot itself prepare it. Therefore we must rely on these fatty acids in our diets. When it comes to getting enough omega -3 fatty acids in our diet, i recommend you to take natural food items instead of relying on tablets and costly medicines. My advice for both men and women to take 4,000 mg of omega 3 daily. EPA (ecosapentanoic acid) and DHA ( dihydroxyacetone) are preferred omega 3 sources, so add nuts and seeds to your breakfast or fish for dinner. we have seen the peo...