Your kidneys are responsible for filtering waste products from the blood, regulating electrolyte balance, and maintaining fluid levels in the body, and maintaining blood pressure.
However, various factors can put this essential organ at risk, leading to a decline in its function.…
Metabolic syndrome (also known as insulin resistance syndrome) is a group of conditions that occur together, increasing your risk of heart disease, stroke, and type 2 diabetes when left untreated. These conditions include high blood pressure, elevated blood sugar levels, excess fat around the waist, and abnormal cholesterol or triglyceride levels.…
Most women don’t think about their pelvic floor until after they’ve had a baby and are having trouble with urine leaking. But waiting until after your baby is born isn’t the best time to start focusing on your pelvic floor health.…
We often misunderstand lipids (commonly known as fats) and sometimes unfairly blame them for health problems. But did you know these fatty compounds are so essential that our bodies can’t function correctly without them?
Let’s learn what these lipids are in detail and understand why they are so important.…
Endometriosis is a condition where tissue similar to the lining of your uterus starts to grow outside your uterine cavity, on your ovaries, bowel, and tissues lining your pelvis. The normal lining inside your uterus is called the endometrium, and when the tissue grows outside of the uterus, it’s known as an endometrial implant.…
One of the most common questions that expectant mothers face is, “Is it safe to consume fish during pregnancy?” The short answer is yes, but with certain considerations.
Fish can be a nutritious and beneficial part of a healthy diet during pregnancy, providing essential nutrients like omega-3 fatty acids, protein, and vitamins for both the mother and the baby.…
Have you ever considered trying someone else’s diet plan after seeing and hearing about their amazing results? No matter how tempting and convenient it may seem to get healthier or lose weight, copying someone else’s diet plan can often do more harm than good.…
Did you know that around 1 in 10 (an estimated 600 million) people in the world suffer from food poisoning and foodborne diseases every year? Food poisoning not only gets many to the hospital, but it may also cause long-term disability and other health problems both in children and adults.…
Fasted cardio refers to performing cardiovascular exercise on an empty stomach, typically first thing in the morning before eating breakfast. The idea behind fasted cardio is that in the absence of recently consumed carbohydrates, the body is more likely to use stored fat for energy during the workout.…