The human body, like all mammals, generate its own internal heat. Despite large fluctuations in the temperature of the environment, the body’s temperature is maintained within a narrow range in order to optimize cell and organ function. Although it may vary slightly between individuals, the body’s core temperature averages about
The burning sensation of heartburn is felt when stomach acid backs up into the esophagus, the tube that connects the back of the throat with the stomach. A band of muscle around the bottom of the esophagus relaxes when you swallow to enable food and liquid to flow into the
Legumes make up a large variety of foods and refers to plants which develop their seeds in pods. Legumes come in different varieties, with even peanuts and soybeans forming part of the legume family. The varieties of legumes which have dry, edible seeds within a pod are known as pulses.
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
