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HEALTH PROBLEMS RELATED TO SALT

Despite its historical value and its physiological importance, high salt intake has been recognized as harmful to health. Populations with low sodium intake have virtually no cases of hypertension and rates of renal and cardiovascular disease are low. In contrast, societies that consume salt excessively present increasing levels of hypertension and cardiovascular diseases.

When there is excess…

WHAT IS GASTRITIS, Causes and Symptoms

Gastritis is the name given to inflammation of the gastric mucosa, layer of tissue that lines the wall of the stomach, protecting it against excessive acidity. Gastritis can be acute, when the inflammation arises suddenly, or chronic, when the inflammation is slowly established, and the mucosa can remain inflamed for months or even years.

In this article, we will inscribe only the symptoms of…

What is nightmare disorder, Causes and Symptoms

Nightmare is any disturbing dream that causes negative feelings. Nightmares are very common in childhood and tend to become less frequent as the individual grows. When they occur sporadically, they are perfectly normal and do not indicate any type of problem.

In general, stress or anxiety situations during the day tend to increase the chance of you having nightmares at night. It is estimated that…

The food prior to the donation

Although we usually think that fasting is a requirement, the reality is that only when a blood sample for…

WE SHOULD ALL EAT MORE CHOCOLATE: HERE’S WHY

No, your eyes did not trick you! Ever heard of ‘everything you love is bad for you’? Well, according to the latest in scrumptious research, this certainly doesnt hold true for chocolate. Let me break down the WHYs for you.

Chocolate lovers rejoice when the benefits of antioxidants found in chocolate are talked about, but it’s important to realize that not all chocolate is created equal. The…

Know what will happen if you don’t Eat

We have to have food to survive, but as everyone learned in school, the body can last longer without food than water. In fact, some studies show that some people can go up to 70 days without food. This is because our bodies are designed to withstand stress. The defense mechanisms triggered when you don’t eat can help you to survive as long as you stay hydrated.

There is a lot of talk about diets…

WHY YOU DONT NEED ANTIBIOTICS EVERY TIME YOU ARE SICK

OVERVIEW

Here is a helpful tip to get you through the week: you DO NOT need antibiotics every time you cough, sneeze, or have a fever. I will tell you why.

Antibiotics are medication designed to fight against bacterial and fungal infections. They are specially designed chemical formulas that target the metabolism of bacteria and fungi ( in which case they are called anti fungal medication). Up to…

DIETARY CHANGES THAT CAN IMPROVE PSORIASIS

OVERVIEW

There’s no strong scientific evidence that specific foods can impact psoriasis, but there is evidence that losing extra weight can ease symptoms. Nutritionists and physicians recommend a healthy, balanced diet to control your weight and your psoriasis, as well as lower your risk of heart disease, diabetes, and stroke (which are elevated in people with psoriasis). The foundation of a…

HOW TO MINIMIZE INDIGESTION OF PREGNANCY

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Indigestion, also known as dyspepsia, can be very annoying in pregnancy. It is quite common – according to estimates 8/10 women experience indigestion at some point during a pregnancy. It can be bothersome at the least, and debilitating at its worst.

Indigestion is best described as a burning pain in the chest, caused by acid moving back up into the esophagus from the stomach. Symptoms…

SLEEP HYGIENE TIPS TO IMPROVE INSOMNIA

OVERVIEW

Difficulty falling asleep, or inability to stay asleep for long periods of time, with significant impact on daily life, is referred to as insomnia.

Occasional episodes of insomnia may come and go without causing any serious problems, but for some people it can last for months or even years at a time. On an average, adults need 7-8 hours of uninterrupted sleep per night, while young…

OVERVIEW

Psoriasis is a chronic skin condition that causes flaky, silver patches on the skin, with underlying red patches. The severity of psoriasis varies greatly from person to person. For some people it is just a minor irritation, but for others it has a major impact on their quality of life.

The mechanism of skin disease in psoriasis is the life cycle of skin cells speeds up. It causes cells…

SLEEP PARALYSIS – THE SCIENCE BEHIND IT IS LESS FRIGHTENING THAN REALITY

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Some of us have experienced once or twice (or more times than we would like to remember) the frightening experience of suddenly waking up from deep sleep, only to find that we can not even bat an eyelid, let alone move a single muscle. For many of us, this disturbing experience is augmented by the presence of an otherworldly being either sitting on our chest or present in the same room…

TRY A ZERO CALORIE DIET TO… GAIN WEIGHT!

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Gain weight from zero-calorie foods? Yes, that is exactly what you read. Eating and drinking zero-calorie foods (always made with fat substitutes and artificial sweeteners) has been undeniably linked to weight gain. Researchers say these (not normal) foods interfere with our body’s ability to regulate what we eat, and the science of it all may surprise you.

We need to consume a certain…

PERILS OF ADDICTION WITH LONG-TERM PAINKILLER USE

OVERVIEW

Painkiller addiction is a serious public health issue. Painkillers are prescribed to control pain of varying degrees, and for severe pain which is chronic and poorly controlled with simpler medicines, doctors may sometimes prescribe stronger painkillers such as opioids and opioid derivatives. While short term, controlled use of such medicines is beneficial in masking pain, unsupervised,…

COMMON FUNGAL INFECTIONS OF THE SKIN (AND HOW TO AVOID THEM)

OVERVIEW

Fungal infections are pesky, annoying, difficult to treat and hence, very resilient. As the name suggests, they arise from different kinds of fungus, which are primitive organisms that can be consumed, as well as can make life difficult when they choose to infect.

Fungi live in air, in soil, on plants and in water. Some live in the human body. Only about half of all types of fungi are…

TRUTH IN OLD WIVES’ TALES ABOUT GENDER PREDICTION? (APPARENTLY, YES!)

The second most exciting time after the confirmation of a pregnancy ( and before the arrival of a bouncing baby and the lovely smells it brings with him/herself) is gender anticipation! People love to predict what gender the baby will be, and this isn’t a prediction game that is new to the times. After all, the odds ( 50% either way) are way better than any other odds offered! Old wives have…

REDUCING INFLAMMATION WITH HEALTHY EATING

Inflammation is the body’s response to external stimuli that have been internalized. When the body intercepts diet or environment harmful to the body, it releases chemicals to fight the foreign invader, and the response that is mounted is termed inflammation. While inflammation is essential for our survival, it also brings with it unwanted changes, such as aging and degeneration. On the inside,…