Carbohydrates and their health impact.
As we all know, carbs are an instant source of energy in form of sugars, starches, and fibers. There can be a variety of food items having the same level of carbs with different other nutritional content. Carbs could be of two kinds simple (Glucose, fructose) and complex based on different sugars content. Consumption of too much sugar carbs on a frequent basis can adversely affect your health.
Treat your anxiety with this simple tricks
Untreated anxiety can get worse and cause more stress in a person’s life. However, anxiety is highly treatable with therapy, natural remedies, lifestyle changes, and medications. For example, a 2015 review of 12 randomized controlled trials found that exercise may be a treatment for anxiety. However, the review cautioned that only research of higher quality could determine how effective it is.
Best pregnancy books to read, according to moms
Pregnancy doesn’t come optional or you don’t have the choice to do it second hand so why take any chance to go on advice! To gain much-needed advice the author asked expecting moms to weigh the best books of all time. These books not only give you scientific advice but also fills you up with stylish maternity clothes you must be worried of. “What to expect, while expecting is one of them”
Kidney stone problems could increase for first time pregnant woman
Asymptomatic kidney stone event is the most common hospital admission diagnosis for pregnant women, in second and third trimesters. As per science, during pregnancy the ureteral compression increases because of baby weight, this could result in elevated progesterone hormone and causes urinary stasis. In addition, increased urine calcium excretion and pH leads to calcium phosphate stone formation.
Low iodine levels in women increase risk of impaired foetal intellectual development in pregnancy
Dietary changes during the pregnancy could cost a little more than you think, especially in terms of nutrients intake. As per a study undertaken in Australia, it builds evidence that nearly 2 billion women worldwide are iodine deficient. During the pregnancy, the need for iodine increases by 150mcg, unable to do so may affect mental, language, and memory development of the fetus.
Prolactin is a major contributor to breast cancer development in woman
The hormone, prolactin is the main breast milk-producing hormone during the postpartum phase in a woman’s life. However, number of studies are claiming with strong evidence that prolactin also acts contributor to breast cancer. The researchers observed that this modified version of the prolactin receptor interacted with other forms of the receptor to turn benign breast cells into malignant ones.
What is nutrition, and why does it matter?
Macr+Micro Nutrients, Carbs, vitamins, proteins, & Fats, all come under the category of nutrition. Every edible would contain either or all of these nutrients, if not in high than in small amounts. What happens if a person has too much or too little of a nutrient? Body starts responding onto whatever one intake in the diet. The article explains the different nutrients a person needs and why
What is a BRAT diet ?
Children who have diarrhea may have less energy, dry eyes, or a dry mouth. They may also not wet their diaper as often as usual. In these cases BRAT recommended by some health care providers . It stands for the different foods that make up the diet:
Bananas
Rice cereal
Applesauce
Toast.
There is not much evidence that its better than a standard diet for upset stomach, but it probably can't hurt.
कैसे पता चलेगा शिशु का पेट भर गया है?
आपको इस बारे में हर बार शायद ही पता चले! कभी-कभी आप इसका गलत अंदाजा भी लगा सकती हैं। आपको लगेगा कि शिशु ने पेट भरकर दूध पी लिया है, वह संतुष्ट है और उसे नींद आ रही है। मगर, जैसे ही आप उसे अपने स्तन से हटाएंगी, वह उठ जाएगा और फिर से दूध की मांग करने लगता है। शिशु को कितनी देर स्तनपान कराना चाहिए, इस बारे में शिशु से बेहतर कोई नहीं बता सकता। अपने शिशु को पहले एक स्तन से दूध समाप्त करने दें। इसका मतलब है कि जितनी देर तक वह चाहे, उसे उतनी देर तक एक स्तन से स्तनपान करने दें। अगर, वह स्वयं ही स्तन छोड़ दे और उनींदा प्रतीत हो, तो इस समय को स्तनपान के स्वाभाविक अंतराल के रूप में इस्तेमाल करें।
What happens when you stop eating sugar for 1 Week?
The energy in form of sugars that we derive whether from taking that warm sip of coffee/tea, processed snacks, etc. Excess sugars can increase your blood pressure and increase chronic inflammation a pathway for heart diseases. Even weight gains and mood swings are effects of high sugar content in your body. Know how cutting down sugar intake makes changes in your body, try for one week. Watch about
Migraines can be treated- A new era
Migraine is a common medical condition, affecting as many as 37 million people in the US. It is considered a systemic illness, not just a headache. Studies show that changes occur before 24 hrs in the brain for migraine symptoms. These four different drug companies are developing new molecules with two versions already has been sent to the FDA for approval.
How do the new plant-based burgers on the market rate nutritionally?
Plant-based, we will call it as impossible burgers are not a novel concept. But the products are made to taste like meat for vegan public. But do they even stack up? The protein content of these newer plant-based burgers has been created to compete with beef and poultry gram to gram. Impossible burgers are added up with vitamins and minerals like VitB12 and Zinc in equal amounts.
What is resistant hypertension?
At your last encounter with your doctor, your blood pressure was high and it has been high since past few visits, & even different medicines aren't working, However you actually haven't arrived at your achievable target and it is all beginning to feel somewhat overpowering. In technical terms, it is a condition when B.P remains above goal even after taking different treatment.
Does ginger really prevent motion sickness?
Most evidence suggests that taking ginger as long as 4 hours before movement doesn't prevent motion sickness. A few groups say it as they feel better after taking it but many evidences contradict the same. But in one study, ginger appears to be more effective than the drug dimenhydrinate at reducing stomach upset associated with motion sickness.
Depression and obesity, is there any link?
There is a two-way relationship between obesity and mental health conditions, including depression and anxiety. An animal study suggests that eating a high-fat diet may disrupt a neural circuit that governs both mood and appetite. While weight gain is a recognized side effect of many antidepressants, obesity is related to psychological effects on people with previous case of depression.
Green Mucus Means Infection Myth OR Fact?
The contents of your tissue can’t take the place of a lab test. Studies show that green or yellow mucus is slightly more common in certain bacterial infections. But it’s not a sure sign that you have one or that you need antibiotics. A sinus infection can cause clear mucus, and a common cold can turn it green.
अपने बच्चे पर क्रोध को कैसे नियंत्रित करें?
इस स्थिति में आपके जीवन की समस्याओं के बारे में चर्चा करने का कोई मतलब नहीं है। अपने बच्चे के 'क्यों' प्रश्न पर क्रोधित होना, संदेह करना अच्छा संकेत नहीं है। यह एक विशेष कार्य के लिए उनकी दुर्लभता दिखा रहा है और एक अहम् माइलस्टोन विकसित करने की ओर बढ़ रहा है। तो, खुश रहें कि आपके पास वह बच्चा है जो दुनिया के बारे में जानने को उत्सुक है और जो जानता है कि वह दूसरा पिकासो, आइंस्टीन या एक दिग्गज अभिनेता बन सकता है!
How does ventilators save life, explanation by TedX speaker
In the 16th century, physician Andreas Vesalius described how a suffocating animal could be kept alive by inserting a tube into its trachea and blowing air to inflate its lungs. Today, Vesalius’s treatise is recognized as the first description of mechanical ventilation— a crucial practice in modern medicine. So how do our modern ventilators work? Alex Gendler explains the life-saving technology.
