FOODS TO KEEP YOUR TRIGLYCERIDE LEVELS IN CHECK

While genetic factors often play a role, triglyceride levels of 400 or higher can generally be normalized within 6 weeks with appropriate dietary intervention & right lifestyle altercations. People having high triglycerides may also have high blood pressure and blood sugar and be overweight.  Triglycerides are particles in the blood that transport fat. They come from excess sugar and fat intake in the diet and can also be made in the liver. High levels of triglycerides in the blood stream are a risk factor for heart disease and stroke as…

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अलसी(Flaxseed) – एक  चमत्कारी औषधी

विविध नाम :- अलसी (Alsi), फ्लेक्स सीड्स (Flaxseed), लिन सिड्स वगैरा उसके नाम हैं।   ? दोस्तो अलसी से सभी परिचित होंगे लेकिन उसके चमत्कारी फायदे से बहुत ही कम लोग जानते हैं।   ☘ अलसी शरीर को स्वस्थ रखती है व आयु बढ़ाती है। अलसी में 23 प्रतिशत ओमेगा-3 फेटी एसिड, 20 प्रतिशत प्रोटीन, 27 प्रतिशत फाइबर, लिगनेन, विटामिन बी ग्रुप, सेलेनियम, पोटेशियम, मेगनीशियम, जिंक आदि होते हैं।   ?  अलसी में रेशे भरपूर 27% पर शर्करा 1.8% यानी नगण्य होती है। इसलिए यह शून्य-शर्करा आहार कहलाती है और…

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How to eat when preparing for exam

By: Annabel Dsouza While the three-big-meals-a day is common and convenient, exam time requires a slow but steady flow of energy to the body and hence, having frequent smaller meals is a good idea. “Even a slight, involuntary feeling of hunger can break the flow of study and impair concentration. Hence, avoid heavy meals during the day; opt for light fibre rich foods like fresh fruit or bhel every two hours. A little bit of dark chocolate can also be useful in feeling satiated. Avoid processed foods as they tend…

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Suffering from high blood pressure? Here are some natural remedies that can help, sans side effects.

By Anusuya Suresh   <img width=”600″ height=”320″ src=”http://st1.thehealthsite.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/blood-pressure1.jpg” class=”attachment-full wp-post-image” alt=”news-diseases-blood-pressure-treatment-THS” /> Hypertension is a serious condition that can have a large number of ill effects on your body. Not only can it lead to heart disease, angina and strokes, but in severe cases can even lead to death. If your doctor has been asking you to keep a tab on your blood pressure levels, then along with your medications you can try some of these home remedies to help keep hypertension in check. GarlicGarlic has been found useful in patients…

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Eating to Live Longer

Eating well is one of the secrets to a long and healthy life. To be able to sustain yourself in the long run, without falling prey to life threatening diseases and degeneration of the bo dy and its functionality, one must invest well in nutrition. So how can you eat to live forever and sustain a healthy eating habit? Here are a few elements that you should add to your diet – pronto!   1 .Omega-3: Fish and nuts have the maximum omega three fatty acids, which are known as…

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7 Foods that Help relieve Hemorrhoids

Inflammation of the veins in the lower rectum and anus is known as hemorrhoids. People prone to constipation are susceptible to hemorrhoids or piles. The pressure exerted on the veins while straining the anus to pass hardened stool, leads to this condition. People suffering from hemorrhoids experience pain, irritation, itching and discomfort in the anal region. Painless bleeding may occur while passing bowel. Fortunately, hemorrhoids can be reversed with appropriate treatment. Foods that help to soften stools and ease bowel movement provide rapid relief from the symptoms of hemorrhoids. The…

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5 Vitamins your body needs in Winter

With the weather undergoing a change every day, the temperature varies, sometimes pleasant and sometimes warm. Along with enjoying the cold climate, winter also brings along a few health conditions that need to be tackled. A regular intake of these five essential elements will help you have a healthy winter. 1. VITAMIN C The onset of winter, marks infections like cold, cough, fever and flu. Vitamin C is known to increase your immunity because it is anti-oxidant in nature. It also helps to build the skin with its collagen boosting…

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Find the cure for PCOS in your kitchen

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is quite common these days. So, it’s not surprising to find many women taking medications, making lifestyle changes and embarking on a fitness regime just to keep the condition under control. But, did you know there are home remedies for it, too? All you need to do is step inside your kitchen and identify these everyday food ingredients and add them to your diet: Fenugreek (Methi seed) In women diagnosed with PCOS, insulin secreted by pancreas is not efficiently utilised by the tissues and this leads…

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Worlds Healthiest Food – Flaxseeds

If you speak to anyone trying to lose weight or looking to bulk up on essential vitamins and minerals, they’ll tell you that flaxseeds are the ultimate powerhouse of nutrition. They’re tiny nutty-flavoured seeds that not only taste good but have innumerable health benefits. They’re extremely versatile and can be sneaked into almost everything you eat. Linseeds or flaxseeds usually come in two different colours, brown and yellow, but the nutritional profile of both is absolutely identical. Nutrient Chart    Flaxseeds are a source of three key nutrients: 1. Omega 3…

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