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Iron deficiency: Signs you’re not getting enough of this important mineral

October 28, 2017 Loknath DasDeficiency, Enough, Getting, important, Iron, mineral, Not, of, signs, This, you're

Iron deficiency is the most common and widespread nutritional disorder in the world. Yet in the UK, 45% of people say they don’t know enough about an irondeficiency or how to know if they are deficient. In fact, 40% say they don’t know what their own iron levels are. Here, the experts at Active Iron provide a roundup of seven signs you may have an iron deficiency plus four lifestyle choices that can rob you of iron – and some of them may surprise you! 1. You’re exhausted Iron is essential…

Dear moms-to-be, avoid use of these cosmetic products and creams during pregnancy

October 26, 2017 Loknath Dasand, Avoid, cosmetic, creams, Dear, During, moms-to-be, of, Pregnancy?, Products, these, Use

If you are an expectant mother in the first trimester, avoid use of cosmetics, cleaning agents and medicines to protect the foetal brain development from chemicals that can trigger autism in your baby, say experts. Archana Dhawan Bajaj, gynecologist and obstetrician at Nurture IVF Centre, and Taruna Dua, consultant and gynecologist at Aakash Healthcare, have listed ingredients and products that should be avoided: * Make-up products like lipstick, lip gloss, lip balms, eyeliners, mascaras, deodorants, foundation, nail polish, body oil, talcum powder, hair removal products and hair dyes can cause a…

5 Side Effects of Preservatives You Must Know About

October 25, 2017 Loknath Das5%;, About, Effects, Know, Must, of, Preservatives, Side, You

Many people are shying away from foods with less-than-natural ingredients because of a substance or a chemical that is added to many products such as beverages, sweets, baked-goods, breads and many more these days. These can be also commonly found in vegetables, fruits and tinned foods. We are talking about Preservatives and how an excessive consumption of these could lead to long term health issues. Preservatives are typically used to, you guessed it right, ‘preserve’ food items. This helps increase the shelf-life of products and makes sure that there is no…

National Ayurveda Day: Can the Taste of a Food Item Affect Your Health?

October 25, 2017 Loknath Dasa, affect, Ayurveda:, Can, Day, Food., Health, Item, national, of, Taste, The, Your

Ayurveda is a goldmine of remedies and health-benefiting concoctions that are not only easy to arrive at but also inexpensive. The term Ayurveda stands for ‘science of life’ stemming from the words ‘Ayur’ meaning life and ‘Veda’ which means science. Ayurveda meticulously lays down guidelines on how one must chart out his/her daily routine starting from the regular diet. What we eat greatly influences our health, but as per the Ayurveda, the property of a particular food item, the time of food consumption as well as the taste of the food consumed…

WHO Warns About Lack of Antibiotics: Immunity Boosting Foods for the Flu Season

October 23, 2017 Loknath DasAbout, antibiotics, Boosting, Flu, Foods, for, Immunity, Lack, of, Season, The, warns, Who

A report released by World Health Organisation (WHO) has stated some shocking facts. According to it, antibiotics that are currently in clinical development are insufficient to combat the growing threat of antimicrobial resistance. Most of the drugs currently in the clinical phase are modifications of existing classes of antibiotics and are only short-term solutions. There are, however, very few potential treatment options. The growing resistant infections pose the greatest threat to health, including drug-resistant tuberculosis (TB) which kills around 250,000 people each year. There are also very few oral antibiotics in…

Folic Acid (Vitamin B9): Importance of This Vitamin and Food Sources of Folate

October 23, 2017 Loknath DasAcid, and, B9):, Folate, Folic, Food., importance, of, sources, This, Vitamin

There are various kinds of vitamins, of which Folate is considered to be an important kind. It is more commonly known as Folic Acid or Vitamin B9, a nutrient whose deficiency is often linked to hair fall issues. It is also involved in the synthesis of nucleic acid, which includes DNA and RNA. If you are iron deficient and have been taking iron supplements, then you will notice that most capsules often come with folic acid in it as well. Together they help in producing healthy blood cells. Pregnant women are advised…