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Last Updated: 7 years ago• Featured Tip
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When the immune system of the body reacts against the tissues of its own body, it is called an autoimmune disorder. To put it more dramatically, the body becomes its own enemy. The immune system of your body keeps fighting disease causing germs and bacteria, but in rare cases, the immune system might malfunction and fight its own body causing different disorders. These disorders may be caused due to genetic issues or due to mutations. According to ayurveda, autoimmune disorders are a result of c...more
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Many of my clients when first consults with me, they ask this question' despite trying so many strategies, why I am not losing weight? When I ask them about their efforts, they share:
I did the gm diet for a month
I took herbal life shake for three months
I went on fruits and liquid diet
I do gym every day!
Ok, wait! Any sensible approach? This is usually my reaction to that.
So did I do anything wrong? They often ask me suspiciously.
Of course, by fol...more
I did the gm diet for a month
I took herbal life shake for three months
I went on fruits and liquid diet
I do gym every day!
Ok, wait! Any sensible approach? This is usually my reaction to that.
So did I do anything wrong? They often ask me suspiciously.
Of course, by fol...more
Last Updated: 8 years ago• Featured Tip
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Diabetes is basically a disorder of the metabolism causing excessive thirst and the production of large amounts of urine. To further elaborate one need to understand the role of insulin in the body. While eating, the body turns food into sugar or glucose. At that time pancreas is supposed to produce the right amount of insulin to move the glucose from our blood into our cells. In diabetics, the pancreas either produces little or no insulin, or the body cells do not respond to the insulin that is...more
Last Updated: 8 years ago• Featured Tip
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Diabetes is a chronic metabolic disorder that results in higher levels of blood sugars in the body. It is assuming epidemic proportions, and India has become the new diabetic capital with more than 50 million diabetic people. The main problem with diabetes is it does not completely go away, and there is a whole myriad of issues that it brings along with it. Heart attacks, strokes, eyesight problems, delayed wound healing, nerve damage and impotence. Therefore, diabetes and by that we mainly mean...more
Last Updated: 8 years ago• Featured Tip
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The 4 types of Kidney stones and their common symptoms
Defined as hard and small mineral deposits that develop inside your kidney, kidney stones are made up of acid salts and minerals. The causes of this disease are not well-defined, although risk factors include drinking very little amounts of water and having a diet rich in sodium, protein and oxalate (chocolate and green leafy foods for example). However, knowing the type of kidney stone you suffer from can help ascertain the cause.<...more
Defined as hard and small mineral deposits that develop inside your kidney, kidney stones are made up of acid salts and minerals. The causes of this disease are not well-defined, although risk factors include drinking very little amounts of water and having a diet rich in sodium, protein and oxalate (chocolate and green leafy foods for example). However, knowing the type of kidney stone you suffer from can help ascertain the cause.<...more
Last Updated: 8 years ago• Featured Tip
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Diabetes is one of the most common problems that are caused by obesity, unhealthy and inactive lifestyle. It is a metabolic disorder in which the body is unable to store and use energy from food. Being physically inactive and eating unhealthy food are primary causes of diabetes. It is a long term condition, which causes high or unstable blood sugar levels in the body.
When a patient suffers from low blood sugar it is called Hypoglycemia and if the blood sugar levels are too high, it is ...more
When a patient suffers from low blood sugar it is called Hypoglycemia and if the blood sugar levels are too high, it is ...more
Last Updated: 8 years ago• Featured Tip
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Breakfast is the first meal of the day, so ideally it should also be the largest meal of the day. There are many foods that you may eat for breakfast, but not all of them are beneficial to your health. So, you should pick foods that provide your body with the necessary nutrients in the right quantities.
The best breakfast foods are:
Oatmeal: Oats contain complex carbohydrates and fiber that induce satiety. They are also rich in potassium, folate and Omega-3 fatty acids, which a...more
The best breakfast foods are:
Oatmeal: Oats contain complex carbohydrates and fiber that induce satiety. They are also rich in potassium, folate and Omega-3 fatty acids, which a...more
Last Updated: 8 years ago• Featured Tip
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Influenza is more commonly known as the flu. It is an infection that affects the respiratory system and is caused by the influenza virus. This injection is recommended for kids who are under the age of 6 months. It ensures that the baby is safeguarded from the virus during an influenza outbreak. Since the nature of virus changes year on year, the immunity doesn t last for more than 1 year. This vaccination is ideally taken during the month of October and November. The effect of the vaccination t...more
Last Updated: 8 years ago• Featured Tip
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Type 2 diabetes is commonly seen in adults, but nowadays its prevalence is rapidly increasing in young adults and even teenagers. It is a chronic disorder that adversely affects the way your body processes and metabolizes the glucose (blood sugar).
In Type 2 Diabetes, your body either resist the effects of insulin, a hormone that controls the sugar flow into the cells or does not produce adequate insulin to maintain a normal glucose level. Incorporating a healthy living, with the focus...more
In Type 2 Diabetes, your body either resist the effects of insulin, a hormone that controls the sugar flow into the cells or does not produce adequate insulin to maintain a normal glucose level. Incorporating a healthy living, with the focus...more
Last Updated: 9 years ago• Featured Tip
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Why am I not losing weight? (weight loss tips inside)
Many of my clients when first consults with me, they ask this question' despite trying so many strategies, why I am not losing weight?
When I ask them about their efforts, they share:
I did the gm diet for a month
I took herbal life shake for three months
I went on fruits and liquid diet
I do gym every day!
Ok, wait! any sensible approach? this is usually my reaction to that.
...more
Many of my clients when first consults with me, they ask this question' despite trying so many strategies, why I am not losing weight?
When I ask them about their efforts, they share:
I did the gm diet for a month
I took herbal life shake for three months
I went on fruits and liquid diet
I do gym every day!
Ok, wait! any sensible approach? this is usually my reaction to that.
...more
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