High Homocysteine Levels ! All you need to know about ?
What is homocysteine? Homocysteine is an amino acid that the body produces. Amino acids are chemicals in your blood that help create proteins. Vitamin B12, vitamin B6 and vitamin B9 (folate) break down homocysteine to generate other chemicals your body needs. Most people have low homocysteine levels. This is because the body breaks down the amino […]
Reasons Why regular health checkups are important ?
When it comes to general health, there is a very prominent saying – ‘prevention is better than cure’. While in many cases, the oncoming of a condition of disease is not well in our control, there are many situations, where if proper precautions are taken, can lead to the minimization of risks involved. And this […]
Makhana Benefits : All you need to know about .
Health Benefits of Makhana : There are around 9.7 grams of proteins and 14.5 grams of fibre in makhana. Makhanas are a very good source of calcium. They also contain magnesium, potassium and phosphorus in a good amount. A few vitamins in less quantity are also present in makhana. Magnesium is required for normal metabolism, […]
High Blood Pressure or Hypertension ! All you need to Know about it.
What is Blood Pressure ? Blood pressure is the measurement of the pressure or force of blood inside your arteries. Each time your heart beats, it pumps blood into arteries that carry blood throughout your body. This happens 60 to 100 times a minute, 24 hours a day. Arteries deliver oxygen and nutrients to your […]
Dengue fever ! All you need to Know about the Disease
Dengue (break-bone fever) is a viral infection that spreads from mosquitoes to people. It is more common in tropical and subtropical climates . Dengue fever is a painful, debilitating mosquito-borne disease caused by any one of four closely related dengue viruses. These viruses are related to the viruses that cause West Nile infection and yellow […]
What is Vitamin C ? Sources of Vitamin C , Deficiency and it’s Symptoms
What is Vitamin C ? Vitamin C, also known as L-ascorbic acid, is a water-soluble vitamin that is found naturally in a variety of food sources, including many types of fruits and vegetables, such as red peppers, oranges and grapefruits. Because the body is unable to produce vitamin C on its own, it’s considered an […]
HIV and AIDS , Do you Know about the Disease ?
HIV and AIDS HIV is a virus that attacks the body’s white blood cells. White blood cells circulate around the body to detect infection and faults in other cells. HIV targets and infiltrates CD4 cells, a type of T cell. The virus uses these cells to create more copies of the virus. In doing so, […]
Anemia ! Causes , Symptoms ,Diagnosis And Prevention
Anemia ! Causes , Symptoms ,Diagnosis And Prevention Anemia is a condition that develops when your blood produces a lower-than-normal amount of healthy red blood cells. If you have anemia, your body does not get enough oxygen-rich blood. The lack of oxygen can make you feel tired or weak. There are many forms of anemia. […]
Diabetes effect on your Heart Health !
Heart disease is very common and serious. It’s the leading cause of death for both men and women . If you have diabetes, you’re twice as likely to have heart disease or a stroke than someone who doesn’t have diabetes—and at a younger age. The longer you have diabetes, the more likely you are to […]
पीलिया क्या है? लक्षण, कारण और उपचार
पीलिया क्या है? पीलिया एक लीवर विकार है। पीलिया लीवर में संक्रमण का संकेत देता है। जब लीवर लाल रक्त कोशिकाओं को ठीक से संसाधित करने में सक्षम नहीं होता है क्योंकि वे टूट जाती हैं तो हम त्वचा के पीले होने या आंखों के सफेद होने पर ध्यान देते हैं। ऐसा इसलिए होता है […]