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GILOY AND ITS HEALTH BENEFITS
Giloy (Tinospora cordifolia) is an Ayurvedic herb that has been in use since ancient times. It is one of the ‘Amrit’ plants and scientific studies have demonstrated its ample range of health benefits like antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, analgesic, immune, liver and cardiovascular health boosting. Giloy or Guduchi is FDA approved and commercially also sold in the form of powder, tablets, capsules or juices. It is packed with vitamins, minerals and excellent ways of maintaining holistic well-being. Giloy is excellent for digestive health. It is capable of relieving bowel issues, provides relief from anorexia, abdominal discomfort, diarrhoea, vomiting, constipation and worm infestations. It...
HOW DOES HIGH FERRITIN LEVELS AFFECT AN INDIVIDUAL
Iron is one of the critical nutrients required by our body. This is because it is needed to form haemoglobin which carries oxygen and other essential nutrients to different parts of the body. Lack of iron in the body can cause anaemia, reduced supply of oxygen to tissues and various organs. Therefore, it is important to maintain adequate iron levels in the body. Iron should never be less or excess as high iron content in the body might damage our organs. Iron is stored in the liver and ferritin is a protein that stores iron in our body. Therefore, whenever...
IS YOGHURT GOOD FOR DIABETICS?
Yoghurt is one of the delicious and healthy dairy products. It is nutrient-dense and can be consumed as a snack or along with main meals. Yoghurt is rich in proteins but less in carbohydrates which means it can easily be consumed by diabetics. Yoghurt is a fermented product that is produced as a result of the bacterial fermentation of milk. These bacterias like Bifidobacterium lactis or Lactobacillus caseiare are good for our gut, immunity and overall health. Good bacterias or probiotics present in yoghurt have been proven excellent for our gut health under several clinical trials. They are essential for...
ARE BANANAS GOOD FOR SLEEP?
Bananas are known for their delicious taste and impressive nutrient profile. They are rich in potassium, amino acids, soluble dietary fibre, magnesium and energy giving. Bananas are easy to incorporate into the diet. They can either be consumed as a snack or one can enjoy bananas in shakes, smoothies and desserts. In this article, we will specifically talk about the benefit of bananas in improving our sleep health. A regular sleep cycle is crucial for our health. Irregular sleep might cause cognitive issues, hypertension, poor immune health, increased risk of metabolic disorders like weight gain, diabetes and heart diseases. Therefore,...
FULVIC ACID AND ITS BENEFITS
Fulvic acid has recently gained popularity as a dietary supplement due to its ample health benefits. It is a humic substance found in soil and produced by microorganisms. Fulvic acid has been in use since Ayurvedic times but not in its extracted form. Shilajit which is black tar-like substances is known for its several health-boosting properties like immunity enhancing, fighting inflammation, enhancing physical strength, antioxidant, anti-hypertensive and diuretic effects. Shilajit contains approximately 15-20% fulvic acid which accounts for its medicinal properties. Traditionally Shilajit has been used to treat and prevent certain illnesses. But nowadays, fulvic acid is also commercially available...