Seven Great Benefits of the Flaxseeds
17-06-2017 | Posted By: Shagun Parasher | 3318 View(s)
Flaxseeds, also known as Alsi, are the seed of plant Linum Usitatissimum. This seed has many medicinal benefits. Many people utilise the seed for conditions related to the gastrointestinal (GI) tract. Such conditions include constipation, damage to the colon due to the overuse of laxatives, diarrhoea, inflammation of the large intestine, irritable bowel syndrome, sores, etc. Flax seeds are also consumed for the disorders of the circulatory system. Read more...
Types of Thyroid Disorders
16-06-2017 | Posted By: Chhavi | 2204 View(s)
What is a Thyroid Gland? The thyroid is a small, butterfly-shaped gland located in the lower front part of the neck just below Adam’s apple. The primary function of the thyroid gland is to regulate the metabolism of most of the body organs. It produces two major hormones, i.e. Triiodothyronine (T3) and thyroxine (T4) which stimulate the body’s cells to produce new proteins and increase the amount of oxygen that our. Read more...
All you need to know about Acupuncture !
16-06-2017 | Posted By: Chhavi | 2939 View(s)
An Overview of Acupuncture Acupuncture is an ancient form of Chinese medicine and is widely practised all over the world. It is considered as a complementary medical practice in which certain points in the body are stimulated, most often with a needle to increase the energy flow. This helps in reducing pain and treating various health conditions. According to WHO, acupuncture is highly effective for treating 28 health conditions. How. Read more...
Check Your Cholesterol Level | Book Lipid Profile Test in Lajpat Nagar
14-06-2017 | Posted By: Kumkum Sharma | 4033 View(s)
Cholesterol is a fatlike substance which is present in the body and is a crucial part of the body’s function. Cholesterol produces many hormones in the body including Vitamin D and the bile acids that help in digesting fat. The body requires a limited amount of cholesterol to function normally, and if an excess amount of cholesterol is deposited in artery walls, then it can lead to narrowing of the coronary arteries in the heart, which can r. Read more...
Common Summer Diseases that You need to know!
09-06-2017 | Posted By: Kumkum Sharma | 3615 View(s)
As soon as summer season starts, we all start planning to enjoy the vacations by visiting hilly areas and drinking cool beverages. However, the summer brings along various diseases and health problems that one must know about. There are many summer diseases which are severe and hence one must know about them. It is a well-known fact that some diseases are more prominent in certain seasons than others. For example, cold, flu . Read more...
A Basic Understanding of LFT | Book Liver Function Test in Indirapuram
09-06-2017 | Posted By: Kumkum Sharma | 2136 View(s)
The liver is the largest gland in the human body and carries many vital body functions. The liver performs all kind of functions that are critical for our health. It helps to break down food, clean our blood, make proteins and store energy. If anything goes wrong with the liver, a person may experience many symptoms such as the yellowish colour of the skin, swollen legs and ankles, nausea, loss of appetite and dark urine colour. If you have . Read more...
Some Popular Food Myths Decoded
07-06-2017 | Posted By: Rajni Joshi | 3955 View(s)
Do you eat less just because you think you are all set to lose weight and eating less will help you achieve your target of being slim and fit? Many of us just believe in the food myths that we have heard at our homes, but did you ever try to search for the factual correctness of these Food myths? Are there any proven facts or reasons behind these myths? Everybody desires for a fit and healthy body, but are you making the right efforts to achieve . Read more...
An Overview of Kidney Function Test (KFT)
06-06-2017 | Posted By: Chhavi | 2802 View(s)
The kidneys are two bean-shaped organs that perform many important body functions. The major function of kidneys is to extract the waste products from the blood. But they also perform many other vital body functions such as regulating blood pressure, producing red blood cells in the body and so on. Kidney Function Test is performed to find out the health of the kidney. . Read more...
