Tag: Exercise
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The Right Way to Eat Veggies for Maximum Nutrition
We all know that eating vegetables is essential for good health. Many of us buy fresh, organic produce and try to incorporate them into our daily meals. But did you know that how you eat your veggies is just as important as how much you eat? The way you prepare and cook them can significantly…
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Is Your Cookware Safe? Choosing the Right Kitchenware for Healthy Cooking
Cooking at home is often considered a healthier choice, but what if the cookware you’re using is silently harming your health? Even if you buy the best ingredients, the wrong cookware can leach harmful chemicals into your food, leading to long-term health issues like hormonal imbalances and chronic diseases. Let’s examine the most popular, safe…
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The Hidden Dangers of High-Temperature Cooking
Cooking is an essential part of our daily lives—it enhances flavor, ensures food safety, and prevents spoilage. But not every culinary technique is made equally. Certain methods, particularly those that involve high temperatures, have the potential to transform even nutritious meals into health risks. The Risks of High-Heat Cooking When starchy or protein-rich foods are…
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The Right Nutrition for Cancer Patients: Healing from Within
When cancer strikes, we often place all our hope in doctors and medicine, forgetting the powerful role nutrition plays in healing. As Dr. Nandita Shah (Nutritionist and Homeopath) explains “The nutrients are the spare parts for healing, but the body always knows how to heal if we give it the right spare parts. Right now,…
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Gut Health: The Foundation of Overall Wellness
Your gut is more than just a digestive organ—it’s a complex ecosystem that plays a crucial role in your overall health. Your gut microbiota, which is home to more than 100 trillion microorganisms, affects immunity, metabolism, digestion, and even mental health. Since your gut contains 75% of your immune system, maintaining a healthy digestive system…
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Foods to Avoid for Better Health and Cancer Prevention
Eating nutritious food is essential for a healthy life, but it’s equally important to avoid foods that can harm your body. Certain foods can trigger inflammation, increase cancer risk, and negatively impact overall health. Here are some foods you should limit or avoid: Processed and Grilled Meats Processed meats like bacon, hot dogs, and deli…
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Soothing the Gut: Managing Digestive Issues in Colorectal Cancer Patients
Patients with colorectal cancer frequently have digestive discomfort as a result of the disease or its treatments. Radiation, chemotherapy and surgery have a significant impact on the patient’s gut microbiome and as a result, their quality of life . Some of the symptoms can include, but are not limited to nausea, constipation, diarrhea, and bloating.…
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The Power of Antioxidants: Protecting Your Health from Free Radical Damage
Understanding Free Radicals and Oxidative Stress Before diving into antioxidants, it’s important to understand free radicals, these are harmful molecules that form naturally in our bodies and come from things like pollution, cigarette smoke, junk food and sunlight. Because of their unequal electron count, these compounds are extremely reactive and have the potential to harm…
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From Frying to Fresh: How Cooking Methods Can Impact Cancer Risk (And What to Do Instead)
We all love the sizzle of a grill or the crispy crunch of fried dishes, but did you know that high-heat cooking methods can create dangerous compounds from seemingly harmless food? These compounds can, in turn, increase your risk of cancer. The good news? Small modifications in how you cook can drastically minimize risks while…
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Gentle Ways to Manage Cancer-Related Fatigue: From Restorative Yoga to Herbal Support
Cancer-related fatigue (CRF) is not just ordinary tiredness—it’s a persistent, overwhelming exhaustion that doesn’t improve with rest. In contrast to ordinary fatigue, CRF can be brought on by anemia, stress, inflammation, or cancer therapies, making daily tasks feel draining. Thankfully, mild, all-encompassing methods can help control chronic weariness and enhance quality of life. Understanding Cancer-Related…