Institute of Nutrition and Fitness Sciences
INFS was established with the intent of providing comprehensive and practical knowledge in Health and Fitness.
Hyperthyroidism, also called overactive thyroid, is a condition where the thyroid gland makes more thyroid hormones than the body needs. The two main hormones dictating the metabolism & other functions of the body are thyroxine (T-4) and triiodothyronine (T-3).
The most common cause of hyperthyroidism is Graves’ disease, where the immune system attacks the thyroid cells with antibodies, resulting in the release of too much hormone.…
Obsessive-compulsive disorder is a frequent, chronic, costly, and disabling disorder that presents in several medical settings, but is under-recognized and undertreated.
For many years, obsessive-compulsive neurosis was seen as a disorder that provided an important window into the workings of the unconscious mind.…
Your brain is a very beautiful and powerful organ and as much as it is true that your brain is what makes you function every day, it is equally important to understand that this brain may have some imperfections too.
Mental health is in focus and a hot topic these days.…
Anorexia nervosa is a complex eating disorder characterized by severe restriction of food intake, intense fear of gaining weight, and a distorted body image. The condition affects both men and women but is more common in women. Around 6% of the population suffers from anorexia.…
How you feel can affect your ability to carry out everyday activities, your relationships, and your overall mental health. How you react to your experiences and feelings can change over time. In 1947 the World Health Organisation defined health as “a state of complete physical, mental and social wellbeing.”…
Even though the name suggests that eating disorders are a problem related with eating, however, in reality these are mental health issues that frequently need help from qualified medical and psychological professionals.
This article lists the most prevalent eating disorders and their signs and symptoms.…
Trying to kick a bad habit? Eat healthier? Go to the gym every day? It’s important to achieve your goals and become your best self, but no one said it’d be easy. It takes a lot of self-discipline.
It may very well be possible that you may find self-discipline boring, many of us say that routine is not for us and that every day should be challenging and different.…
We all have the same 24 hours in a day, yet many of us complain that we do not get enough time. From the moment you wake up till you hit your pillow again at night, you are engaged in tasks that take up your time.…
Time is never enough for many of us. We always keep complaining about the lack of time. But what do we do when we have the time we wanted? Do we use it properly? Many times we do not realize that time is a valuable resource and once it has passed, we will not get the same time back.…