Healthy Life

  What is acne? Acne is a common skin condition that results in pimples, often on the face, chest, forehead, upper back, and shoulders. Although it mainly affects teenagers and young adults experiencing hormonal changes, many people continue to struggle with it well into their 20s, 30s and beyond. There are even times when people develop acne for the first time as adults. Several factors are responsible for it: ·          Fluctuating hormone levels ·          High humidity and/or air pollution ·          Stress ·          Genetics ·          Certain medications ·          Using oily and greasy personal care products What are the different types of acne? ·       Whiteheads - Bumps closed or clogged by oi...

What is cholesterol? Cholesterol is a wax resembling substance found in the blood. It performs some crucial functions like assisting in bile production in the liver and acting as a building block of sorts for human tissues. Produced in the liver, cholesterol travels through your bloodstream in the form of spherical particles called lipoproteins, a substance made out of fat and proteins. The circulating cholesterol is of two types, namely high-density lipoprotein (or HDL) and low-density lipoprotein (or LDL) What are LDL and HDL? LDL or low-density lipoprotein, which makes up a major chunk of the cholesterol produced by your body is referred to as bad cholesterol as it is responsible for the buildup (called plaque) within the narrower blood vessels arteries, sometimes even clotting which can all lead to bigger, more life-threatening issues like chest pain, heart attack, stroke, and peripheral artery disease. If your total cholesterol is high due to a high LDL count then you are mo...

  What is weight loss in theory? When you get rid of more calories than you consume. Unfortunately, losing weight is not as simple as that, especially for women who genetically have poor metabolism compared to men. It is so much easier to gain weight because of our unknown bad habits that contribute to it. The reason people feel the need to lose weight is because it was something that wasn’t paid attention to in the beginning. But one thing you need to know is that it is never too late to do the right thing. If you are determined to lose weight, you will be able to succeed as long as you work in the right direction. When you pay attention to a few small changes instead of focusing on the bigger picture at once, you won’t be burdened by the pressure of succeeding, instead, you will find the little achievements more motivating. It is very important to have a positive outlook when dealing with things that are time-consuming. Maintain a food journal Mindlessly binging on your favori...

  Food forms a large part of our overall well-being. As one that fuels your body has the potential to cure you of various health conditions, which goes up to stabilizing the cholesterol levels. High cholesterol is something nobody wants to mess up with as it can put one at various health risks such as heart disease, stroke, and diabetes. The good news is you can get the numbers down and put your health back on track without much ado by adopting these natural tips and tricks in your diet for cholesterol .   Get more soluble fiber foods to reduce cholesterol: Fiber helps delay the absorption of carbohydrates & thus reduces the risk of blockage in the arteries. Eating more fiber also keeps you full for longer and suppresses untimely hunger, an added benefit for the one trying to lose weight. Make sure you include at least five to ten grams or more of soluble fiber a day in your diet to reduce your LDL cholesterol. Some of the best sources...

Diabetes is one of the prevalent conditions among people in India. Having high blood sugar levels can put you in serious complications, including heart conditions. Hence, diabetes management is essential to ensure a healthful and long life. If you have diabetes or borderline diabetes, diet control is the simplest and the easiest method to keep your sugar levels in control. However, it doesn’t necessarily mean that you have to give up on the food you love. A well-planned diabetic diet does not cut off foods, and it can be delicious and still has all the essential nutrients to keep you healthy.   Evaluate Your Dietary Requirement There is no one size fits all method when it comes to the diabetes diet. An individual’s dietary needs depend upon many factors, including age and gender, overall exercise and activity level, medications (including insulin or others), or whether they want to lose weight & among other factors. The goal of any diabetic meal plan is to achieve and maintain ...