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Hitting the gym is awesome. It boosts mood, builds muscle, and keeps you healthy. But like any good thing, too much of it can turn sour. Overtraining, pushing your body beyond its limits, can have serious consequences, especially for young people. Let’s delve into the harmful side effects, understand why it’s crucial to find the …
Shilajit, sometimes called “mineral pitch,” is a sticky, dark brown substance found in high mountain ranges like the Himalayas and Altai. This ancient medicine, used in Ayurveda for centuries, has gained attention for its potential health benefits. But what exactly is it, and how can it impact men and women? Formation and Composition: Shilajit forms …
Anorexia Nervosa is a psychological eating disorder in which a person refuses to maintain a minimally normal body weight for height & age. They have Intense fear of gaining weight and have body image distortion. Anorexia is a serious condition that requires treatment. Extreme weight loss in people with anorexia can lead to malnutrition, dangerous …
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Dietary fiber is categorized under non-nutrient food but it is an essential part of a human diet. The body needs dietary fiber for many reasons because it can help to manage body weight, prevent constipation. It is crucial for keeping the gut healthy & reduces chronic health conditions like heart disease and type 2 diabetes. …
Bulimia Nervosa is a disorder characterized by episodes of binge eating or very rapid intake of large amounts of high calorie food accompanied by self-induced vomiting to prevent weight gain. The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders- 5th edition (DSM-V) defines the diagnostic criteria for bulimia nervosa. Diagnostic criteria of Bulimia Nervosa is :- …
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Adolescence is an important period of life in which dietary requirements are increased for growth and development. Adolescents grow at the greatest rate as compared to other stages of life after infancy and accumulate 37% of their total bone mass during this growth spurt because during adolescence, maximum bone mass is acquired by teenagers. About …
As we know, Adolescence is the transitional stage of development between childhood and adulthood. It is associated with marked physical growth, reproductive maturation, and cognitive transformations. Hence, vitamin D is an important micronutrient for Adolescents. What is Vitamin D? Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin that is important for maintaining normal calcium metabolism and is …
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is a common hormonal condition in women that can cause hormonal imbalances, ovarian cysts, irregular periods & excess androgen levels. Irregular periods, usually with a lack of ovulation can make it difficult to conceive. It affects 5 – 10% women of reproductive age between 15-44. It usually starts during puberty, but …
Turmeric has been used in both Ayurvedic and Chinese medicine as an anti-inflammatory, to treat digestive and liver problems. Turmeric has Curcumin (diferuloylmethane) which is the active compound called phytochemical. So, it can used for conditions such as poor digestion, abdominal pain, and distension. Turmeric is used to treat acid reflux In 1999, the World …
Obesity prevalence has grown alarmingly, and it is now a serious global health problem. The prevalence of metabolic syndrome, which includes obesity, impaired glucose tolerance, hypertension, diabetes, and dyslipidemia, makes obesity a serious life-threatening condition today. Obesity is brought on by an imbalance between energy intake and expenditure and is characterized by the excessive storage …
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