Hyperthyroidism (Overactive Thyroid) occurs when your Thyroid gland produces too much of the hormone Thyroxine. Hyperthyroidism can accelerate your body’s metabolism, causing unintentional weight loss and a rapid or irregular heartbeat. This is opposed to Hypothyroidism where the gland is underactive. (see blog of last week). Symptoms of hyperthyroidism include increased appetite but unintentional weight […]
As we all know 25th May was World Thyroid Day The Thyroid gland is a small butterfly shaped gland, located below the Adam’s Apple, in the base of the neck. Although it is small in size, the gland plays a huge role in our body, regulating our metabolism, and influences the function of the Heart, […]
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Sweet, Juicy, Colorful stone fruits herald our summer. Peaches,Plums, Cherries and Apricots- all these are mouth waterig, delicious and uber nutritious. A Stone fruit is named from the fact that they all have a Pit (or Stone), in the centre. The stone itself is not a seed. The Fruits seed (or Kernel) is inside the […]
” Saffron, or Kesar, is a spice which is derived from the flower of Crocus Sativus, commonly known as the ” saffron crocus “. The vivid crimson stigma and stylis, called threads, are collected and dried for use mainly as a seasoning and colouring agent in food. Saffron has been the world’s costliest spice by […]
Hypertension, or High Blood Pressure (High BP), means elevation of Blood Pressure above the normal range i. e. 120 mmHg (systolic) by 80 mmHg (diastolic) for an adult. High BP depends upon a person’s Age, Physical and Mental Activities, Diet, Family History, and Gender. It is known as a ‘Silent Killer’ as it […]
Tori or Ridge Gourd is a vegetable which is considered a boring, bland vegetable but it is actually extremely healthy and nourishing. 1- Nutrient Content: Tori contains Vitamin A,B6,C,Iron,Calcium, Dietary Fibre, Potassium,Manganese,Copper and Zinc. 2- Weight Loss: It is also Low in Calories with High water and Fibre Content. 3- Diabetes : Tori Contains Anti-Oxidants […]
Tinda Native to India, is a cross between a green apple and a pumpkin. It is also known as Indian Apple Gourd or Round Gourd. 1- Nutritional Content : Tinda is a Nutritional powerhouse filled with Vitamin A, B12, C, Calcium,Carotene, Copper,Iron, Niacin, Omega-3 Fatty acids, Potassium, Riboflavin and Sodium. 2-Heart Health: High […]
Today’s focus is Neem or Margosa – a very common tree in India. It has played a key role in Ayurvedic medicine in India, and has been a part of traditional remedies in South Asia, for ages. All parts of the tree possess medicinal properties. 1. Skin Disorders : Neem leaves are very useful in […]