The liver is responsible for many important functions which affect the entire human body With all of the environmental toxins and hidden poisons which most of us encounter and absorb into our bodies on a daily basis, it is very easy for the liver to become toxic itself. For this reason, it is crucial to …
Our size, gender, and age all factor into our metabolic rate, but there are also ways to independently control its speed. And the faster our metabolism, the more calories we tend to burn! Sleep! There is a link between metabolism and sleep, and not getting enough of it may seriously slow metabolism. Sleep deprivation revs …
What is weight loss? It is measurable decline in body weight either intentionally (change in diet or lifestyle) or from any illness. Healthy weight loss refers to loss of unwanted fat from body. Safe weight reduction takes time and effort, but by making lifestyle changes that incorporate proper nutrition, physical activity and with the help …
There are many different ways to classify obesity. In accordance with endocrine and pathogeny of the metabolic disease, obesity can be divided into simple obesity, secondary obesity and drug-induced obesity. Types of Obesity Simple obesity The simple obesity, called as primary obesity, is due to excessive energy intake and too little consumption , also known …
Worldwide obesity has more than doubled since 1980. Today, 2.1 billion people – nearly 30% of the world’s population – are either obese or overweight, according to a new, first-of-its kind analysis of trend data from 188 countries. More than 50% of the world’s 671 million obese live in 10 countries (ranked beginning with the countries with …
Is morbid obesity purely a lifestyle ailment? Or are certain other illnesses that may cause the rapid gain of weight? What are these illnesses? Morbid obesity is a condition where body mass index (BMI) higher than 35. It is the complex disease with strong genetic, environmental, cultural determinants along with lifestyle ailment. All though an …
Miracle foods for healthy hair: ‘You are what you eat” is the apt line to enforce the importance of proper and healthy diet for lustrous and healthy looking hair for the wedding season. Nutritional deficiency of any form results in dry, brittle hair and eventually hair loss. The tip for the beautiful and lustrous hair …
Bone and cartilage degeneration (Osteoarthritis) Obesity is an important risk factor for osteoarthritis in most joints, especially at the knee joint (the most important site for osteoarthritis). Obesity confers a nine times increased risk in knee joint osteoarthritis in women. Osteoarthritis risk is also linked to obesity for other joints. A recent study indicated that …
What is it? – Body contouring is a procedure of expelling unwanted deposits of fat or cellulite and excess sagging skin from previously obese body. This helps in reshaping of the body giving it a better proportionate and smooth appearance. The results of body contouring are generally long-lasting, provided that you maintain a regular diet …
1.Basil: Basil or Tulsi is known to possess an abundant amount of medicinal properties and has being used for various disorders since thousands of years ago. Tulsi is known to be rich in vitamin A, K and E, calcium, iron, magnesium and potassium and so is essential for vision, production of clotting factor, keeping mucosa …
Dr Manjiri Puranik is an obesity consultant and cosmetic physician who has redefined aesthetic body sculpting with non surgical methods certified by Harvard University.
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