Archive for the 'Healthy Diet Plan' Category

 Gout is a Hereditary Disease!

It is very logical and almost certain that people who are living in the same social circle tend to have the same diet habits. They go to the same canteen in the school, they go to the same restaurant or fast food outlets for their daily meals, they hang out in the same bar and drink about the same amount of beer, and they have fun in the same weekend party too



 Health Tip – Avoid too hot or too cold …

Avoid too hot or too cold foods as the temperature change can allow cracks to form or expand in teeth & permit stains to penetrate. You should also avoid drinking or eating extremely hot or cold foods in quick succession. Extreme temperature changes cause teeth to expand and contract, which can heighten tooth sensitivity or damage your teeth as well



 Health Benefits of Tofu

If you are a vegetarian and are looking for a rich source of protein , Tofu is the answer. Tofu is a highly nutritious, protein-rich food that is made from the curd of soybean milk. It was first made during the reign of Han dynasty in ancient China, and since then it has become a part of staple diets in many oriental countries in East and South East Asia such as China, Japan, Korea, Indonesia and Vietnam.



 Alkalizing Can Lead to Better Health, But It’s Not Enough – You Need an Abundance of Antioxidants

Better health can be achieved naturally, however, there is more to it than just eating an alkaline diet. You need antioxidants, not just a few- you need an abundance of them. You also need to properly hydrate and detoxify your body, and you need stable oxygen.



 Health Tip – Do not drink tea/coffee …

Do not drink tea/coffee immediately after a meal as it can interfere with the absorption of non-heme iron (found in plants) consumed in the meal. It is recommended to limit your tea/coffee drinking to between meals or one hour after a meal. This is because of the tannin content in tea (both green and black) as well as coffee, which forms a bond to the iron, effectively limiting the body’s ability to absorb this important mineral.



 Learn to juggle – Grow your brain!

I came across an interesting bit of information the other day!  Did you know that juggling increases the grey matter in the brain?  It does!  For some reason the cells in the brain, while in the act of juggling, have increased production and cell communication!  The area in the brain that juggling activates actually gives



 Scientists discover olive oil directly impacts genes to halt inflammation

Research has been steadily accumulating that olive oil, a main component of the Mediterranean diet, has extensive health-protective properties. For example, phytonutrient components of olive oil have been found to be effective against breast cancer cells ( http://www.dreddyclinic.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=7&t=21532 ) and studies suggest the abundance of olive oil in the Mediterranean style of eating may be the reason that diet helps prevent depression ( http://www.dreddyclinic.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=109&t=22672 )



 Health Tip – To prevent heartburn at night…

To prevent heartburn at night, try elevating the head of your bed by 6-8 inches. Put wooden blocks under the legs at the head of your bed. The height of the elevation is critical and must be at least 6 to 8 inches (15 to 20 cm) to be at least minimally effective to prevent the backflow of gastric fluids.



 Diabetes Mellitus – Ayurvedic Herbal Treatment

Diabetes mellitus is a medical condition in which the capacity to produce insulin in the body is marginally or significantly reduced. Because of this condition, glucose uptake by the body cells becomes deficient, and blood sugar levels increase. Type 1 diabetic patients produce little or no insulin, and hence need insulin injections to control their blood sugar



 Clinics address Stark, fee-splitting and anti-kickback legal issues

Multi-disciplinary health care clinics and medical spas need to address legal concerns surrounding Stark, kickback, and fee-splitting issues. One of the most confusing arenas surround Stark is the series of rules dedicated to “incident to” medical services