Like most vitamins, Vitamin B12 plays a vital role in our metabolism. This vitamin is essential for the manufacture of red blood cells whose deficiency results in a kind of anemia. Vitamin B12 is needed to support the normal function…
Health Benefits of Flaxseeds
Thanks to the health benefits of flaxseeds, it has formed part of the cuisine in cultures all over the world. Flaxseed beats any other cereal in the nutritional and health benefits offered. Being rich in alpha-linolenic acid, omega-3 fatty acids,…
Cerebrovascular Accident (Brain Stroke) and Its Prevention
“Stroke” occurs when an artery to the brain is blocked or ruptured resulting in the death of brain tissue due to loss of its blood supply. Most of the strokes are ischemic (due to blockage of an artery) and some…
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Irritable bowel syndrome, a chronic functional disorder of the large intestine is associated with high intestinal motility and sensitivity to pain. It is characterized by diarrhea or constipation or diarrhea alternating with constipation. Other symptoms include abdominal pain or discomfort,…
Hypertension-The Silent Killer
Blood pressure is the force blood exerts on the artery walls as it moves through the body. High blood pressure or hypertension occurs when your blood moves through your arteries at a higher pressure than normal. Often called the silent…
Food Safety – Are you Paying Attention?
April 7th is World Health Day. WHO (World Health Organization) has designated Food Safety as the topic for world health day 2015. Approximately, over 2 million deaths occur every year because of eating contaminated food and drinking contaminated water. Over…