Protein makes up the building blocks of organs, muscles, skin, and hormones. Your body needs protein to maintain and repair tissues. Meanwhile, children need it for growth. Studies show that eating protein can also help you lose weight and belly fat while increasing your muscle mass and strength. Here is a list of 15 delicious foods that are high in […]
What is Gout? Gout is a painful form of arthritis. When your body has extra uric acid, sharp crystals may form in the big toe or other joints, causing episodes of swelling and pain called gout attacks. Gout occur more often in men, women after menopause, and people with kidney disease. Gout is strongly linked to obesity, hypertension (high blood pressure), […]
Gout is a type of arthritis that develops when blood uric acid levels are abnormally high. The uric acid forms crystals in the joints, often in the feet and big toes, which causes severe and painful swelling. Some people need medication to treat gout, but diet and lifestyle changes may also help. Lowering uric acid can reduce the […]
Gout is a type of arthritis, an inflammatory condition of the joints. Fortunately, gout can be controlled with medications, a gout-friendly diet and lifestyle changes. People with gout experience sudden and severe attacks of pain, swelling and inflammation of their joints. Avoid- Fish Fishes like tuna and mackerel are considered healthy, but they have relatively high amounts of purines, which can be problematic […]
Alcoholic liver disease is caused as a result of excessive alcohol intake for a long duration. The quantity of alcohol to cause liver disease may vary for individuals and same is the duration of intake. The symptoms usually only show when the organ has been severely damaged. It’s important to recognize these signs as repeated damage can lead to […]
What is NASH? Non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) is an advanced form of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). NAFLD is caused by build-up of fat in the liver. When this build-up causes inflammation and damage, it is known as NASH, which can lead to scarring of the liver. Scarring of the liver is a potentially life-threatening condition called cirrhosis. Symptoms of […]
Your kidneys work 24/7 to keep the body healthy by filtering out toxins and extra fluid and regulating blood pressure. Damage to these vital organs could be irreversible, yet so many are unaware of what might be harmful. Here a list of common habits that you might not realize are putting pressure on your kidneys. Dehydration Staying well hydrated helps your kidneys clear sodium and toxins from the body. […]
Kidney disease rarely presents any signs in the early stages. It must be at a relatively advanced stage before any of the below symptoms appear. The earliest sign of kidney disease is an atypical level of creatinine or urea in your blood. A simple blood test allows your doctor to detect creatinine in your blood. […]
What is Iron and it's role in the body? Iron is a major component of hemoglobin, a type of protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen from your lungs to all parts of the body. Without enough iron, there aren’t enough red blood cells to transport oxygen, which leads to fatigue. Iron is also part of myoglobin, […]
If you want to boost your immune health, you may wonder how to help your body fight off illnesses. Several dietary and lifestyle changes may strengthen your body’s natural defenses and help you fight harmful pathogens, or disease-causing organisms. Although none of these suggestions can prevent COVID-19, they may reinforce your body’s defenses against harmful pathogens. Eat more whole plan […]
