Wellness Mantras
by Dr Veena Aggarwal (Read more....)
Cooking Fats And Oils
Confused about which cooking oil to use at home from the vast
variety of options available in the market? This article explains
about different oils and their effect on health. Additionally, the
specific purpose for use of each oil and the quantity for daily
consumption is well explained.
Calcium Supplements
If you or your family member is taking a calcium supplement, read this article to know when, how and how much should be taken to derive its maximum benefit.
Strengthen Your Immunity
The present Covid -19 pandemic makes it essential to boost your immunity to be better prepared to fight and minimize the risk of infection. Let us see how.
Nutrients That Work Better Together
Food influences us in highly complex and interactive ways. Pairing of certain nutrients can be highly beneficial , but of certain nutrients can be detrimental, as their absorption gets affected . You need to have the knowledge to pair them with their best match.
BMI and Waist Circumference
Your weight, waist size along with body composition are significant indicators of your overall health. Learn how.
Depression
Depression is more than ordinary sadness. It affects a person’s behaviour, thinking, emotions and
well-being. Knowing the symptoms can help to diagnose the condition early and initiate its
management. Let us see how.
Magic of Probiotics & Prebiotics
Our intestine is inhabited by millions of bacteria, both good and bad. The key to a healthy body is maintaining a balance between them. Prebiotics and probiotics both in diet and supplements as well, are responsible for it. Let us understand how to maintain this balance for good health and immunity.
Role of Probiotics & Prebiotics in Disease Management & Prevention
The lining of our intestine has both good and bad bacteria. Bad bacteria reduce our
immunity causing infection & diseases while good bacteria enhance our immunity.
Appropriate use of prebiotics and probiotics can help to boost our immunity, manage and
prevent certain diseases. Let us understand how.
Coconut Oil
Coconut oil has different types of fatty acids: short chain, medium chain (MCT) and long
chain, each playing its important role in the body. It is available nowadays as whole coconut
oil and even fractionated one with specific MCT. You need to know what your body
requires. Let us understand.
A Special Coconut Oil Extract (MCT) can Help the Elderly Improve Mental Health
Fractionated coconut oil extract i.e., MCT is commercially available. Our brain needs
continuous supply of glucose for functioning. If brain cells become insulin resistant,
dementia / Alzheimer’s disease develops. MCT can help to prevent, halt or reverse these by
providing an alternate fuel source. Let us know
Maintaining pH for Health & Wellbeing
Our body can be acidic or alkaline. It has to be slightly alkaline to function properly and maintain good health. What can help in keeping the body in the optimal pH state, read and know.
Maximising Nutrient Intake
All foods have certain important nutrients that may be lost with improper storage
and their preparation. Let us know the best possible way for their retention and
availability from specific foods.