Health Bytes
The discovery of this amazing rainforest berry containing powerful anti-cancer properties has given a new hope to the world. It might even turn out as a permanent cure for cancer. The rainforest plant is called Brushwood tree, seeds of which grow exclusively in north Queensland. The seeds contain an extremely high amount of cancer-fighting properties. It is said that cancer gets destroyed within minutes just after consuming them.
Most people adopt a healthier or a specific food diet with a hope to reduce their belly fat or size of waistlines. But recently scientists have come up with a super diet which reportedly will be able to transform your health permanently. This diet is called “Fasting Mimicking Diet” (FMD). It is strictly made up of a variety of essential nutrients in a precise ratio. It is said that following this only for five days will change everything. Go give it a try!
Vitamin D is highly responsible for strength and athletic performance of your body. A new research has claimed that athletes with higher Vitamin D levels were able to perform 77% better than those with lower D levels. Vitamin D enables the muscle cells in our body to efficiently release calcium during the muscle contraction process leading to powerful contractions. This means you lift heavier, jump higher and sprint faster.
It is all psychological. You have to believe and remind yourself that waking up naturally before an alarm is so beautiful and healthy. The activities you do before your bedtime are of extreme relevance here. Question yourself whether watching tv before bed, versus getting enough sound sleep and waking up in peace, what is healthier? With a little effort and foresight every night, you will be able to develop a habit.
A lot of people still use shower daily unaware of the problems it brings upon. Hot showers may lead to problems such as eczema and itching. Excessive use of shower gel and body washes may take away the natural oils of your skin. Generally while showering people do not completely rinse off the soap from their skin which can lead to dryness and irritation. Hence, it is advised not to shower regularly.
“Om” has gained mythological importance in Hindus, Health and Art of Living. It has several benefits such as it aids in digestion, improves blood circulation thereby maintaining a healthy heart, relieves tension, helps with insomnia, increases the capacity of lungs, helps to attain peace of mind, etc. The vibrations it produces are beneficial in strengthening our spinal cords. It is also extremely beneficial for thyroid patients.
There is a lot of confusion over hybrid foods. If you think that taking a part of Kiwi and Banana, putting their flesh together and burying them in a pot will give you a Baniwi, you are crazy. It is not impossible to mix two different fruits or vegetables together and creating new ones. However, hybrid foods have to come from the same genus or species but bananas and kiwis do not. So it is not real.
Love is divine, love is eternal. There is no beat to the feeling of being truly loved. Even science has agreed to certain factors regarding such feelings humans go through. A research team has observed that people who are involved in high-quality relationships have a better health both, mental and physical. Factors taken into consideration for drawing such conclusions were partner hospitality, satisfaction, support, questions about criticism, affection, kindness and commitment.
Curd is a great dairy product with natural health benefits but did you know that it can also aid in preventing the risk of breast cancer? It is studied that intake of probiotics might actually increase the proportion of beneficial bacteria in the breast and thereby prevent the risk of cancer. The two beneficial bacteria produce antioxidants that neutralise reactive oxygen species which can potentially cause DNA damage leading to cancer.
Lack of concentration can largely affect your performance level for a particular task or activity which further leads to discouragement, anxiety or depression. It can interfere with your personal life as well. Things that affect your concentration levels are excess use of social media, hunger, and depression which cause disinterest in a certain form and make you lazy and dull to perform. Avoid such things and do things which boost productivity.
A lot of environmental factors also have a positive as well as negative impact on hormones. Hence, if you want to consider overall perfect health, try avoiding certain everyday things as much as possible. These things include plastic, GMO foods, exposure to light, make-up, meat-based foods, stress, drinking coffee in excess, travelling and poor sleep. One thing you must do regularly is exercise for some time during the morning. This will help maintain the hormonal health.
You must have observed whenever you come out in sudden sunlight from a cool or dark place, you sneezed uncontrollably? A lot of us would say yes! This is known as photic sneeze reflex. It is a condition of sneezing after being exposed to a bright light. It is a quite known genetic quirk which is still not explained by science. Hence, take care.
Cayenne Pepper is popularly known for its various health benefits but its potential to fight chronic diseases yet amazes everyone. A heart attack is a condition which is a result of plaque building up in arteries making it extremely difficult for the blood to flow. Capsaicin is an active compound present in the cayenne pepper which widens the blood vessels by providing heat. It regulates blood circulation and thereby prevents heart failure, sometimes even in a minute.
People do not care how the water goes down the throat to quench their thirst, it just needs to go down somehow. But to our surprise, there is an art of drinking water for healthy living. According to Ayurveda, it is better to drink water while you are sitting and not standing. You must drink slowly and not in bulk in a single breath. Ayurveda advises to drink water only when you are little thirst and avoid ice cold water. You should not consume more after you feel satiated.
Sunburn is a common trend these days but there are several things to be taken care of. For example, it is observed that people with extreme sunburn on their back are fifty-percent more likely to develop a skin cancer known as melanoma which is highly dangerous. This is possible because our back is comparatively less exposed to the sun than other body parts. Thus, when the top wear comes off, the sunblock goes on!
For over 2000 years, a type of grass called sweet wormwood has been used in traditional Chinese medicine effectively. Researchers have now discovered that this grass contains a particular compound called artemisinin which, when compared to traditional chemotherapy drugs, is 1200 times more efficient in killing malignant cells. This compound is already used in the treatment of several insect-borne diseases such as malaria.
According to the Maharashtra Forest Minister Sudhir Mungantiwar, the state is all set to plant 2 crore saplings across the state on 1st of July. Only twenty percent of the state land is covered by forest which is majorly affecting the adverse environment. Furthermore, a mobile application and a website shall be launched to track the plantations, he said. We would request everyone to participate and contribute to the same cause.
There are several issues which make people faint. Older people, particularly aged over 65-years of age usually faint due to low blood pressure levels. Dehydration is another health issue which makes people faint. In this, the amount of fluid in your blood is significantly reduced and blood pressure decreases. Diabetic people urinate frequently which eventually leads to dehydration. Fainting also occurs due to heart diseases which interfere with the brain’s blood supply.
There are several factors which make you eat at night. The first step is to identify those factor, what triggers them and how to control them. Planning your meals and sticking to your routine time can help you get rid of unnecessary hunger pangs. Instead of eating, try some stress relieving or anti-boredom activities. Include protein in most of the meals which will keep you full for longer time. Get rid of all the unhealthy junk food from the house. If the habit is too severe, seek professional help.
Recently a study has found that to avoid the risk of type-2 diabetes, a plant-based diet can be highly beneficial. Diabetics are restricted with various food choices and still need to meet their daily dose of nutrition. A plant-based diet is claimed to provide high fibre, unsaturated fatty acids, antioxidants and micronutrients such as magnesium which together helps to prevent type-2 diabetes.