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Nutrient Deficiencies That Affect Women The Most

Fri, 14 Oct 2022 18:13:00 +0000

Women are gifted jugglers. They juggle their time between work, home, kids, family, chores and a million other tasks every day. However, can all this multi-tasking lead to health problems? Many studies have suggested that women generally are more prone to certain nutrient deficiencies than men.

Nutrient deficiencies can lead to a lot of health risks, from simple aches and pains to more serious diseases. Hence, it’s important to understand the importance of nutrients, the symptoms of nutrient deficiencies and how to ensure that your daily diet comprises enough nutrients. For starters, let’s look at what constitutes nutrient deficiencies.

What is Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD)?

Fri, 14 Oct 2022 17:32:00 +0000

Periods are no fun. From cramps, mood swings, and irritability, period discomfort can range from mild to severe. In fact, it’s estimated that as many as three out of four menstruating women have experienced some form of premenstrual syndrome (PMS).

And if PMS wasn’t difficult enough, there exists an even more severe form of PMS called premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD), a condition which affects up to 10% of women who have periods.

Can You Boost Your Metabolism If You Have Hypothyroidism?

Fri, 14 Oct 2022 17:08:00 +0000

Imagine you’re at a camp. There is a huge bonfire going, and everyone is warm. In an hour or so, the fire starts burning down, and you need more firewood. However, what’s left are just a couple of sticks which aren’t enough to keep the fire going, and within minutes, it extinguishes and what’s left behind are just the embers.

Our metabolism is just like this bonfire. The thyroid gland provides the hormones, the firewood, to keep our metabolism burning. However, when there aren’t enough hormones, our metabolism starts ‘burning’ less and less. This slowing down of our metabolism is called hypothyroidism.

What Is Congenital Sucrase-Isomaltase Deficiency (CSID)?

Fri, 14 Oct 2022 16:00:00 +0000

Raina was at her friend Sam’s place to work on a school project. Around lunch, Sam’s mom placed a tray of chicken sandwiches in front of them. Raina picked up a sandwich, opened it and ate only the chicken filling. Seeing this, Sam’s mom said, “I am sorry, I wasn’t aware that you were gluten intolerant”. Raina replied, “I am not. I have Congenital Sucrase-Isomaltase Deficiency (CSID), and I can’t digest sugar or carbs”.

7 Tips To Keep Your Glucose Levels In Check During A Workday

Fri, 14 Oct 2022 10:59:00 +0000

You know those busier-than-usual office days, where you don’t have a second to breathe, let alone eat?

Skipping meals becomes a routine, and you’re surviving on limitless cups of black coffee to keep you going.

You know you’re in the wrong here, but you think you’ll get by until that deadline is met—and then one day, you suddenly faint right in front of everyone in the office.

When you visit your doctor, she tells you that your blood glucose levels are way too low and that you need to eat regularly to avoid further complications like diabetes. Sounds simple enough, sure. However, making time to chalk out a disciplined routine while juggling a mountain of workload is a task.

Does A Vegan Diet Boost Metabolism?

Fri, 14 Oct 2022 09:40:00 +0000

What do Venus Williams; a multiple grand slam-winning tennis player, Paul McCartney; the English singer-songwriter of the Beatles fame and Leonardo DiCaprio; a talented Academy Award-winning actor have in common? They are all passionate advocates of the vegan diet. It’s a diet that’s become mainstream over the years, and according to the most recent United Nations estimates, approximately 79 million people in the world follow it.

Highlights

A vegan diet excludes all animal products, including meat, dairy, and eggs,
The diet is increasingly becoming popular for its numerous health benefits,
Various research lead to the conclusion that a vegan diet may boost metabolism.

What is a vegan diet?

The term ‘vegan’ was coined in 1944 by Donald Watson, co-founder of The Vegan Society. A vegan diet excludes all animal products, including meat, dairy, and eggs.

Why is core body temperature a big deal?

Tue, 12 Apr 2022 12:12:00 +0000

Why does a hot cup of tea feel so good after you’ve been drenched in the rain? Or when it’s hot outside, all you want is a refreshing cold beverage?

Knowingly or unknowingly, we are always trying to make ourselves comfortable by regulating our body temperature. But the need to maintain a certain body temperature is also about keeping healthy and fit.

Your body temperature can reveal a lot of things about your body—whether you have an illness, stress, sleep issues, compromised metabolism and more. Let’s further our understanding of our body temperature and learn more.

What’s Nayantara Bagla’s secret Sauce?

Thu, 31 Mar 2022 17:21:00 +0000

Nayantara is a chef at the Circus Canteen, where the focus is on creating healthy meals that are nutritious but don’t compromise on flavour. The kitchen sources chemical-free produce locally and produces zero waste by composting everything. When you run such a tight commercial kitchen, it was natural to veer towards a health tool that would help her run her own body at the same efficiency levels.

Highlights

I wanted to bridge the gap between scientific data and food experiences. With the help of my Ultrahuman Cyborg, I was able to create a 4-course meal,
I was an emotional eater and that wasn’t healthy. Food evokes memories and emotions, however eating needs to be more sustainable than that,
The major tip I got from the Cyborg was how to use food sequencing to create whole meals that are healthy, tasty and won’t spike glucose levels.

In the past, health complications like PCOS, thyroid, obesity and physical injuries like ACL (anterior cruciate ligament) tear and a dislocated patella got her spiralling out of control for a few years. However, by the end of 2020 she decided to make a 180-degree change to her lifestyle and in less than a year she decided to up the game of her fitness journey with the Ultrahuman Cyborg. These are the learnings she gleaned from continuously monitoring her glucose.