‘Special’ Five foods that cardiologists want you to stop eating
- April 11, 2024
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Five foods to watch while you go for the junks – here’s what the specialists advise Two years ago, the British Heart Foundation declared that we were in “the grip of the worst heart care crisis in living memory” as 39,000 people in England died prematurely of cardiovascular conditions in 2022. Widening health inequalities, the […]
Read MoreEverything To Know About Lemon And Lime
- January 5, 2024
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Lemon and lime are some of the most popular citrus fruits in the world Lemon and lime are often used interchangeably for cooking purposes, but what about their health purposes? Are lemons and limes alike? Though they have a lot in common, they’re also distinctly different in some ways. These two fruits are well known for their acidity […]
Read MoreEverything To Know About Whooping Cough (Pertussis)
- November 11, 2023
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Whooping cough may begin like a common cold, but unlike a cold, the coughing can last for weeks or months. Symptoms of whooping cough usually develop within 5 to 10 days after you come into contact with the bacteria that cause it. Sometimes symptoms do not develop for as long as 3 weeks. Early symptoms: […]
Read MoreThe best time to brush your teeth, according to a dentist
- July 25, 2023
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There are two types of dental advocates in the world: those who brush their teeth before breakfast and those who brush their teeth after breakfast. But which group is right? Well, like most health-related questions, it depends. While there are varying opinions within the dental community, Dr. Jossen Gastelum, a Phoenix-based dentist better known as @doctorjossen on […]
Read MoreHow to understand digestive disease
- July 3, 2023
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How to understand digestive disease AKA gastrointestinal disease Understanding Peristalsis Peristalsis is a series of wave-like muscle contractions that move food through the digestive tract. It starts in the esophagus where strong wave-like motions of the smooth muscle move balls of swallowed food to the stomach. There, the food is churned into a liquid mixture […]
Read MoreDiabetes: Effects of Surge In Blood Sugar Levels Rise
- May 16, 2023
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Did you know: Effects of surge in blood sugar levels rise in the body can be devastating? Scroll down to know what happens inside your body when blood sugar levels rise. Diabetes is a disease that occurs when your blood glucose, also called blood sugar, is too high. It is one of those health conditions, […]
Read MoreNutritional Advice for Acid Reflux and Heartburn
- December 9, 2022
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Nutritional Advice for Acid Reflux, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), foods to eat and foods not to eat. The meal may be over, but for some, the memory lingers on. And not in a good way. Heartburn, chest pain, belching, coughing, regurgitation here — it’s all part of the picture for those experiencing acid reflux. In […]
Read MoreHome remedies to get rid of intestinal worms
- September 21, 2022
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If you have ever had intestinal worms, drink any of these home remedies to get rid of intestinal worms If you have ever had intestinal worms, you would know how hard it is to get rid of them. There are many over the counter medicines available to kill intestinal parasites, but not without side effects. […]
Read MoreWhat to Know About Acid Reflux and Burping
- September 11, 2022
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Acid reflux happens when contents from your stomach move back up into your esophagus. This action is also called acid regurgitation or gastroesophageal reflux. If you have symptoms of acid reflux more than twice a week, you might have a condition known as gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). According to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and […]
Read MoreGut and all you need to know about it
- February 21, 2022
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Gut, technically, is the gastrointestinal tract or digestive system — a pathway from your mouth to your rectum. It is home to 100 trillion microorganisms, collectively known as the ‘microbiota’, the gut’s primary function is the digestion, absorption of nutrients and the excretion of waste. However, it also has a major influence on both the development and function […]
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