The salt you sprinkle on your food is only the tip of the iceberg in terms of your daily intake of sodium, one of the major components of salt. Heart health authorities suggest that more than 70% of our daily intake of sodium is hidden in the packaged and prepared
These conditions, although quite different in nature, all have one thing in common – they result from serious blood flow interruptions in our bodies. While heart failure is a condition that can gradually intensify over time, the onset of a heart attack, cardiac arrest or a stroke is sudden.
Food intolerance – a digestive system response – and food allergies – an immune system response – are quite different from other adverse gut related conditions, such as food poisoning that results from spoiled or tainted food, which usually affects all people eating the same food. Food allergies: When
Persistent chronic inflammation has been linked to many major diseases, including heart diseases, diabetes, depression, arthritis, Alzheimer’s, and even cancer. A growing number of studies that have shown that certain foods can fuel inflammation, while other foods can be a powerful tool to combat inflammation. Inflammation is an intricate chemical
Some days one tends to feels more tired than on others, and a quick energy boost from a cup of coffee or a chocolate bar does not sustain you for long. Before reaching for the multivitamins or Vitamin B tablets, rather lets form an understanding of the source of energy
Age Group Systolic BP Diastolic BP MAX. Min. Avg Max. Min. Avg 3-12 years Kids 120 107 — 80 69 — 13-19 years Teens 120 105 117 81 73 77 20-24 years Adults 132 108 120 83 75 79 25-29 years Adults 133 109 121 84 76 80 30-34
Prof Nola Dippenaar has over time explored external and internal influences that affect one’s health. This unique approach has culminated in a comprehensive and integrative model of all these factors that play a role in one’s health, aptly named the “Circle of Health.” Looking at the Circle
Brussels sprouts and broccoli are reputably the most unpopular cousins of the cruciferous vegetable family. In terms of taste these two cousins may not be everybody’s favourite, but they are filled with large amounts of nutrients, with few calories. Brussels sprouts and broccoli are among the 20 most nutritious foods
It is an illusion to think that light smoking – less than five cigarettes per day, won’t harm one’s health. Even only one cigarette a day still has nearly half the risk of smoking 20 a day. Recent research done by the University College London has analyzed 141 studies
The four tried and trusted pillars of a healthy lifestyle – move more, stress less, love more and eat well – may not always yield the desired results in weight management. To augment the eat well part of one’s lifestyle, some people have benefitted from the practice of mindful eating.
