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The sodium content in the blood influences the functioning of the electrolytes. These electrolytes are responsible for sending signals to the cells which control various operations of the body. When you consume too much water, the sodium levels in the blood decrease. This stops the electrolytes from sending signals to the cells. Overburdens The Heart: The heart performs the vital function of pumping blood through your entire body. When you consume too much of water, this increases the volume of blood inside your body. The increased blood volume causes unnecessary pressure on the blood vessels and the heart, leading to seizure in some cases. Causes Damage To Glomeruli: Glomeruli are capillary beds in our kidneys. They work as a filtering station to excrete excess water from the body. Too much of water can cause potential damage to this system, leading to serious health hazards. The kidneys have to work overtime to process all this unnecessary water that is beyond their n...

Ginger is a perennial root which creeps and spreads underground in tuberous joints. The underground part of the stem, known as the rhizome, is the part that is most commonly used as a spice and is often referred to as the ginger root. Ginger has been used in Ayurveda and homeopathic and traditional medicine for long. Its healing powers have been embraced by many cultures. This medicinal root packs a powerful nutritional punch and is loaded with minerals including potassium, manganese, copper and magnesium. Ginger water or ginger tea is made by boiling fresh ginger root in water, then cooling and straining the liquid. Lemon juice and honey are added to this strained liquid which is then sipped slowly. In her book, “Home Doctor”, Dr. P.S. Phadke mentions that sipping ginger water regularly can help cure kidney problems, arthritis, allergies and cold. According to Macrobiotic Nutritionist and Health Practitioner Shilpa Arora, “Ginger water aids digestion and helps in treat...

According to health experts fasting when done with certain precautions will neither affect the weight of the baby nor lead to premature delivery. With Ramzan round the corner, doctors suggest that pregnant women can fast safely. They should, however, consult their physician before proceeding for fasting. Though Islam exempts pregnant women and lactating mothers from fasting during the month of Ramzan still many of them prefer to fast for spiritual reasons. This has created scientific interest among researchers worldwide to find out whether pregnant women, who observe intermittent or Ramzan fasting, deliver low-weight babies. The study was published in the recent issue of the Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health. “Healthy Muslim women considering becoming pregnant prior to or during Ramzan can be advised that fasting does not seem to have a detrimental effect on the size (weight) of their baby and it appears not to increase the likelihood of giving birth pre mat...

The decision to go ahead with in vitro fertilization is not an easy one, but once you and your spouse agree on it, the next step is to learn about the process of IVF from start to finish. So what is the IVF process and what are the steps involved? The IVF treatment process seems simple enough – eggs are retrieved, they are fertilized with sperm, and once an embryo forms it is transferred to the uterus and 9 months later you have your baby in your arms! While the process of IVF can be easily explained, there are a lot of very precise and delicate procedures that have to be planned with clockwork precision and the slightest miscalculations can result in a failed IVF cycle. This is why it is important to learn about the IVF process in detail so that you know all the infertility treatment options so that you can make an informed decision. The IVF Process Explained: The process of IVF treatment can involve multiple IVF cycles – with one treatment cycle per menstrual cycle so ...

Yes, we’ve all complained about menstrual cramps and stomach problems during our periods. Even worse, there are those unlucky women who experience such severe cramping and pain that they’re forced to confine themselves to the bed with a hot water bottle as their only companion. While discomfort during periods is not uncommon, are periods really supposed to be this painful? Well, despite experiencing them every single month, most women are completely unaware of what level of pain can actually be considered normal. But don’t stress, because we’re here with all the answers you’re looking for. Read on to find out what level of pain is ‘normal’ when it comes to menstrual cramps and aches. The ‘Why’ Behind Period Pain: “Period pain occurs due to uterine contractions & compression of blood vessels in the uterine walls” Simply put, periods occur due to the shedding of the endometrium – the lining of the uterus. To expel blood and tissue, the uterine muscles contract....

A glass of beetroot juice — a source of dietary nitrate — could dramatically lower as well as reduce heart attack risk, a study has revealed. Dietary nitrate is a compound that dilates blood vessels to decrease blood pressure, a leading factor for developing heart attack. The findings, published in the Journal of Physiology – Heart and Circulatory Physiology, showed that the supplement can reduce overstimulation of the sympathetic nervous system that occurs with heart disease and causes the heart to beat faster. “The study found that acute nitrate supplementation using beetroot juice can decrease muscle sympathetic outflow at rest and during exercise,” researchers from the University of Guelph in Canada said. Beetroot Juice: In the study, the team investigated 20 young adult volunteers with the average age of 27, who took part in two tests where they received a nitrate supplement or a placebo. The researchers recorded the blood pressure, heart rate and musc...

Whether you choose to see it as pure genius or devilishly devious, bar owners have long been familiar with the effects of salty treats, and they’ve been exploiting it. Yes, those salty fries and peanuts that you are served for free increase feelings of thirst, making you more likely to increase your drink orders! But why is it that all of these salty foods make you so thirsty? Why Salt Increases Thirst: “High intake of sodium from salt disrupts the natural electrolyte balance, increasing feelings of thirst” Whether we are talking about salted nuts in a bar or chaklis and chips, almost every processed food has a high salt content. In other words, they are high in sodium. When you have an excessively high intake of sodium, your natural balance of electrolyte levels is disrupted and this increases feelings of thirst. But, why exactly does this happen? Let’s take a closer look at what happens when you ingest a lot of salt and it will become a lot clearer. What Happens...

Have you realized that while you’re at work, your coworker is almost always at his desk, while you have to run for bathroom breaks every hour? Or maybe, it’s usually the other way around. Well, when it comes to urination, everybody is on a different page – and that’s alright. So is there really any magic number when it comes to hustling to the bathroom or is there no normal pattern of peeing? To answer this question, there are a number of factors that need to be taken into account. Bladder Capacity & Bathroom Breaks: “From your age to bladder sensitivity, there are a number of factors that affect the amount of urine your bladder can hold” For instance, the older the person, the smaller their bladder capacity will be. A surprising factor that also affects bladder capacity is height. It is believed that the taller you are, the larger your bladder capacity will be. Obviously then, such factors all come into play to determine how often you need your bathroom breaks. ...

Underweight women are at risk of various health problems such as anaemia, infertility or a week immune system. Moreover, many times they are also not satisfied with the way they look. Charter a Weight Gain Plan: Similar to charting a plan for weight loss, make a plan for weight gain. Not having a weight gain plan paves way to a non-curvy body. Typically, your weight gain plan will include food products that you consume, how much muscle you want to gain, the kind of exercises you will do to achieve the goal, how much time you will allow to gain weight and the kind of weight gain supplements you will use to aid your diet. Eat more: There is a very simple rule for gaining weight. You need to consume more calories than you burn on a daily basis. On an average, a woman who performs light physical activities in a day burns about 1900 calories in a day. However, you need to calculate a more accurate figure for yourself. After calculating the number of calories you burn, also ca...

Researchers from King’s College London found a link between loneliness and poor sleep quality in a study of more than 2,000 British young adults. Lonelier people were 24 per cent more likely to feel tired and have difficulty concentrating during the day. Loneliness is defined by researchers as a distressing feeling that people experience when they perceive their social relationships to be inadequate. This is distinct from the concept of social isolation as people can be socially isolated without feeling lonely or feel lonely despite being surrounded by many people. The researchers sampled data from the Environmental Risk (E-Risk) Longitudinal Twin Study, a cohort of 2,232 18-19 year-old twins born in England and Wales. They measured loneliness by scoring responses to four questions: How often do you feel that you lack companionship?, How often do you feel left out?, How often do you feel isolated from others? and How often do you feel alone? They also measured sleep qua...

“Its probably that time of the month” – although hormones are most commonly associated with mood swings and emotions, the fact is that they also affect our physical health. You might be suffering from a hormonal imbalance and not even know it because all the symptoms may seem to be completely unrelated to each other. Common Hormonal Imbalance Signs Hormones are chemicals that are produced by the endocrine glands. There are over 50 hormones in the human body. Although hormones are required in miniscule amounts, the slightest imbalance can have widespread symptoms – this is because they act as messengers to control almost every bodily function. These are the most common hormonal imbalance signs; do they seem familiar? Period Problems: “PCOS affects one in 10 women of childbearing age and causes missed or irregular menstrual periods” Some period problems such as PMS (premenstrual syndrome) are normal and are just part and parcel of being a woman. However, constant irreg...

As much as you may hate to admit it, managing to pass a good bowel movement is one of the best feelings in the world. Unfortunately, the urge to poop can strike at the oddest of times – just when you’re getting late for work, or even worse, in the middle of your first date with the hottie you’ve had a crush on, since forever. Of course, in times like these, we do what any sensible person would do – hold it in till we can squeeze in some throne-time later. Unfortunately, by doing this, we may actually be doing way more harm than good. Here’s why holding that poop in for a long time is an extremely bad idea! What Happens When You Hold It In “Poop is your body’s natural way to get rid of wastes & toxins, ignoring the urge to poop can carry dire consequences if done frequently” Poop is a mixture of water, food, other waste materials and a bit of bacteria to top it all. It is one of nature’s ways to get rid of the wastes and toxins that your body doesn’t quite need. Wh...

White hair is the sign of ageing. But now we see to many of the peoples that they are suffering from white hair in their teen ages. This happens because we don't take the healthy diet. Today we bought for you some healthy food which will help you in preventing white hair. Spinach: Spinach helps to produce the pigment that keeps your hair colour intact. That is why, you should have leafy greens in order to avoid premature greying. Beans: Beans and legumes have rich reserves of protein. And do not forget that your hair is composed of protein and thus, you need to keep your diet rich in proteins if you don't want your hair to wither. Eggs: Eggs give you the required doses of Vitamin B12 without which your hair can turn grey. B12 keeps your blood free of radicals that can be responsible for making your hair to turn grey. Curry leaves: South Indian women owe their thick black hair to eating plenty of curry leaves. Seasoning your food with this herb helps to ...

Coconut oil is definitely the most popular natural oil these days, and besides its multiple health benefits, it also has a wide range of uses, so it definitely deserves its fame. When it comes to health issues and food regimes, it is undoubtedly the best ingredient you can use. We give you several reasons more to simply love coconut oil: Shaving cream: Commercial shaving creams are full of harmful chemicals, while this oil soothes the skin, hydrates it, and leaves it smelling great. It is especially great for shaving the underarm areas. Varicose veins: To deal with varicose veins in a completely natural way, just massage the affected areas with coconut oil daily. Nourishes the skin: To nourish the skin, fight wrinkles, and make it soft and elastic, apply coconut oil on the skin every night before going to sleep, and leave it to act overnight. Cellulite cream: This miraculous oil is also amazing in the case of cellulite. Just mix some coconut oil with honey...

Trends on hair are changing every second in the beauty world. No doubt, the latest one is colouring of hair with vibrant colours. Getting the best shade on your hair will enhance your overall look and appearance. It will not only boost your confidence, but also will make you be more presentable. But, the most important challenge that you will face in this is the availability of hair dyes that are free of chemicals. Hair dyes are the most common culprits for allergic reactions to take place, when you consider hair care products. The condition will be even worse if you have a sensitive skin. Don't worry! Here we are discussing about the best natural option for you - hibiscus hair dye. You can check how to make the hibiscus hair dye here. You can just prepare some hibiscus tea and spray it on to your hair. While this is considered as the simplest way, the most effective one is a hibiscus cream dye. This will help you to get a more professional result as you can ha...

Menstrual cycle is under the control of a scope of hormones created in different parts of your body: Gonadotropin-discharging hormone is created in the hypothalamus, which is in your mind. It fortifies your body to make and discharge follicle fortifying hormone and luteinizing hormone. Follicle fortifying hormone (FSH) is created in the pituitary organ, which is additionally in your mind. It makes the eggs on your ovaries mature prepared for discharge. Luteinizing hormone (LH) is additionally created in your pituitary organ. It empowers your ovaries to discharge eggs. Estrogen is created in your ovaries. It has numerous parts in your body, incorporating the adjustments in your body amid adolescence that take you from young lady to womanhood. It has imperative impact in your regenerative cycle. Progesterone is likewise delivered in your ovaries. It works with estrogen to keep your regenerative cycle customary and to look after pregnancy. The entire procedure of t...

“Not by the hair of my chinny chin chin” – this phrase has a whole new meaning for us Indian women! Women from other parts of the world only have to wax their underarms and lower legs, but we need a monthly visit to the parlor to shape our eyebrows, get rid of facial hair, and wax our underarms, arms, and legs. Enter pumice stone – a painless way to get rid of unwanted hair; yes, we don’t blame you for doubting it, we were skeptical too which is why we decided to give it a try. How Does A Pumice Stone Remove Hair? “A pumice stone has tiny holes on the surface & strands of hair get snagged in them and then pulled out” A pumice stone is so light that is actually floats on water. This is because the entire stone has bubbles of air trapped within it, which gives it a rough and abrasive surface. It is this property of pumice that makes it effective in removing unwanted body hair. As it rubs against hair, the rough surface of the pumice stone abrades the hair shaft, whi...

The sudden weight gain and the extra flab one puts on after they move to UAE, is the main health problem faced by many. Many factors can be contributed to it such as: Unhealthy lifestyle, frequent food takeaways and lack of exercise being the biggest ones. Ishi Khosla, nutritionist and brand expert at Weightmonitor, list some other causes too. “It’s not just one reason but a combination of things including high carbohydrate diets, high sugar intakes, sugary or carbonated drinks, processed food, late dinners, food sensitivities and poor digestive health.” Here are the top five reasons on why weight gain is common problem in emirates. High temperature: No one wants go out for an outdoor activity when the temperature soars upto 40 degrees. So most of us stay at indoors to avoid sun. Not going out because of the rising mercury can add to one’s waistline. Munching out: Dubai is famous for  Friday brunches that are marked on people’s calendars. Also there is eater...

Avocado is high in healthy fats. About 77% of avocado is oil. Avocado oil is used to keep hormones in check. It also enhances circulatory functions of the body. It is packed with lecithin, amino acid, and Vitamins A, B, D and E and minerals like iron, copper, magnesium, phosphorus and potassium. Avocado contains fibre, proteins, and phytochemicals like beta-sitosterol, glutathione, and lutein. There are enormous beauty and health benefits of avocado oil. Avocado oil contains a very essential monounsaturated oleic acid. Oleic acid is useful in preventing many diseases, like microbial infection, auto-immune disease, cancer; inflammations. Oleic acid can also decrease the risk of diabetes. It is also good for blood circulation. It doesn’t go rancid, like other oil because of its oleic acid content. It may also be used as cooking oil and cooking at high temperature like frying without losing on its benefits. To put it in simple words Avocado oil is full of vitamins, minerals, ...

Lose the pudge A little bit of belly fat is actually good for you: it protects your stomach, intestines, and other delicate organs. But too much fat is anything but healthy. Extra fat cells deep in your abdomen (aka visceral fat) generate adipose hormones and adipokines—chemical troublemakers that travel to your blood vessels and organs, where they cause inflammation that can contribute to problems like heart disease and diabetes. The good news? Every pound you shed can help reduce your girth. "Once women start losing weight, they typically lose 30% more abdominal fat compared with total fat," says Rasa Kazlauskaite, MD, an endocrinologist at the Rush University Prevention Center in Chicago. Even better, the choices you make every day can supercharge your ability to burn belly fat. Here are 10 common pitfalls—and ways to undo each one. You are on a low-fat diet - To shed belly fat, it's good to eat fat—specifically monounsaturated fatty acids (MUFAs). When resea...

How to Increase Sperm Count?: The age of technology has brought about quite the change in pretty much every aspect of life, but to every boon, there’s an equivalent bane and the same applies to technology. Lifestyle changes are one of the prime reasons behind the reduction in sperm counts. This is effectively tied to infertility in most couples. Infertility is defined as the inability to conceive one-year post intercourse without the use of contraceptives. 40% of the time, men are responsible for this problem, which is why increasing sperm count naturally is in the limelight of late. The normal concentration of sperm happens to be a minimum of 20 million per ml of semen. Anything below 15 million sperm per ml is considered to be low sperm count by which the condition is termed as oligozoospermia. This happens for a number of reasons, such as hormonal changes, infection of the prostate gland, damaged sperm ducts, infected semen, alcohol and even drug abuse. Moreover, referr...

A pregnancy that ends before 12 weeks is termed early miscarriage. It can be caused accidentally or as a reaction to an underlying medical condition.Early miscarriage is may also be called chemical pregnancy though in the latter's case, only the miscarriage that occurs before the fifth or sixth week of gestation is called so. According to the British Medical Journal, miscarriage in the first trimester affects about 15% of total pregnancies and this may be either called foetal loss or an incomplete abortion. Health problems in the mother: Certain health conditions in the mother may increase the risk of her losing the pregnancy. Some of the conditions are immune system disorders such as congenital heart diseases, lupus, uncontrolled diabetes, severe kidney disease, intrauterine infection and thyroid disease. Hormonal imbalance: If a woman, for instance, has a luteal phase defect in which her body fails to secret enough progesterone to keep the pregnancy, she may mis...

It is understandable that by bedtime some of us are too spent to go to the bathroom and brush our teeth. And, you don’t think too much about it, because hey, you will just brush your teeth in the morning! But that is not right at all. Going to bed without brushing your teeth has certain consequences. Rest for you,  snack time for bacteria: Throughout the day as you eat and swallow your food, your mouth constantly produces saliva. But when you sleep, you do not need to swallow, so your mouth does not produce much saliva. Saliva is as an antibacterial agent. This is the time the bacteria starts attacking any food left in your mouth. Without saliva, bacteria will get its window of opportunity to cause havoc. They produce acids that slowly corrode your tooth enamel. There is plaque build up and the acid leads to cavities. In simple terms, the longer the bacteria stay in your mouth, the more dental visits you will need. Long-term health effects: As plaque bu...

Turning back the clock just got easier and tastier. You don’t need to smear anti-aging creams from your mom or partner’s beauty products. There is natural way to look and feel younger. Incorporate these 5 foods in your diet to fight the test of time and transform into a younger and more vibrant-looking you: Eggs: Egg is a natural and the most powerful source of protein. Some believe that eggs can increase the blood circulation but that’s not the truth. Eggs have immense health benefits. They can reduce inflammation in the brain, protect your bones and boost your immune system. Moreover, the nutrients present in the yolk protect your retina from UV sun damage and prevent macular degeneration. Beetroots: Not just greens, some reds are good for you too. Beetroots can help dilate your blood vessels which in turn can improve your blood flow throughout the body. They are also a powerhouse of iron, the mineral that helps in delivering oxygen throughout the body and keep anaemi...