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Impacting the whole body

December 30, 2016 Srijitabody, Impacting, The, whole

Diabetes mellitus is more than just high blood sugar; it is a group of metabolic diseases. The pancreas, a gland in the abdomen, produces enzymes that help in digestion and the hormones, insulin and glucagon, which help optimise the blood sugar levels.The high blood sugar levels (hyperglycemia) seen in diabetes is the result of either defect in insulin secretion, insulin action or a combination. The common presenting symptoms of chronic hyperglycemia are typically increased urination (polyuria), increased hunger (polyphagia), weight loss, blurring of vision, impaired growth and an increased susceptibility…

Flower Power: 8 Magical Flowers for Your Skin, Hair and Body

December 26, 2016 Srijita8, and, body, Flower, Flowers, for, hair, Magical, Power, skin, Your

Image via dar_mano/instagram Flowers are beautiful, and they come in so many different types, colours and sizes that each seems to be a work of art. They are used extensively for beautification, rejuvenation and perfumery. Ancient medicinal practices have always given much importance to the magical properties of flowers besides their spellbinding aromas. This is because many of them have incredible properties that can be used as natural remedies, benefiting us in many ways.I feel that the power of flowers to heal and beautify our skin and hair is almost…

This Is Exactly How Cold Weather Helps Your Body Burn More Calories

December 24, 2016 Srijitabody, Burn, calories, cold, Exactly, Helps, How, Is, More, This, weather, Your

This time of year is filled with opportunities to pack on extra pounds. Think Christmas cookies, eggnog, lazy days when your only exercise is shuffling from the couch to the fridge … you get the idea. But if you live in a cold-weather climate, you have at least one calorie-burning weapon in your holiday arsenal: that arctic blast that hits you when you step outside. Yup, cold temperatures can boost calorie burn. We already knew this, thanks to recent studies on brown fat and the hormone irisin, both of which are…

Certain high BP drugs cut spread of cancer in body

December 19, 2016 Srijitabody, BP, Cancer, certain, Cut, drugs, High;, In, of, spread

A team of researchers has found that drugs used to treat high blood pressure can block the spread of cancer. The findings were published in journal of Nature Communications. Calcium channel blockers are currently used to treat hypertension, also known as high blood pressure, but their potential use in blocking cancer cell metastases has not been previously reported. By screening already approved drugs, the team led by Postdoctoral Researcher Guillaume Jacquemet and Academy Professor Johanna Ivaska from University of Turku in Finland discovered that calcium channel blockers can efficiently stop…

7 ways turmeric can work wonders for your body

December 16, 2016 Srijita7, body, Can, for, Turmeric, Ways, wonders, work, Your

Turmeric, also known as the queen of spices, is often regarded as one of the best nutritional supplements. The herb’s properties range from antioxidant, antibacterial, antifungal, antiviral, to anti-carcinogenic and anti-inflammatory. It has in abundance nutrients such as dietary fibre, protein, calcium, copper, iron, magnesium and zinc, with vitamins C, E and K. No wonder turmeric is gaining popularity in the West as an effective health latte. Turmeric has a sharp flavour, which can get a little to pungent to taste. There are various ways in which you can consume…

The Vitamin D Dose: Why is it Important for the Body?

December 13, 2016 Srijitabody, D, Dose:, for, important, Is, It, The, Vitamin, Why

Vitamin D refers to a group of several different forms of this vitamin. It is also popularly known as the sunshine vitamin. A modest exposure to sunlight, as less as 5 minutes is sufficient for the body to convert the cholesterol present in the skin to Vitamin D, using the ultraviolet rays of the sun. The British Dietetics Association recommends about 15 minutes exposure thrice a week between 11am to 3pm. Vitamin D may be classified as a vitamin but it also acts as a hormone in the body, regulating…