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10 Factors That Cause Kidney Stone Category: Health And Nutrition What makes some people more prone to developing kidney stones than others? There are some surprising risk factors to be aware of . 1. Not Enough Calcium Most kidney stones are made out of calcium, so it would seem that consuming too much could be problematic. On the contrary, people eating a low-calcium diet are more likely to develop kidney stones than those consuming more calcium . It turns out that calcium in your digestive tract binds to chemicals called oxalates from your food, preventing them from entering your bloodstream and urinary tract where they may form kidney stones. It is important to note that it is the calcium from foods that is beneficial – not calcium supplements, which have actually been found to increase your risk of kidney stones by 20 percent. 2. An...

Understanding More On The Threat Of Sugar And Blood Pressure Category: Health And Nutrition One of the first recommendations a  physician probably gives to hypertension patients  is to cut back on salt . Yet, there's far more to maintaining a healthy blood pressure than eating a low-salt diet – a strategy that works for some people and fails for others. In fact, fewer than half of people with high blood pressure have their condition under control, and perhaps this is because conventional physicians have been focused on  salt instead of sugar. One of the primary underlying causes of high blood pressure is related to your body producing too much insulin and leptin in response to a high-carbohydrate (i.e. high sugar) and processed food diet. Sugar May be Worse for Your Blood Pressure Than Salt Effective for controlling hypertension. It consists largely of fresh vegetabl...

Malaria Facts In Africa Category: Health And Nutrition African populations are extremely affected by malaria Malaria is caused by blood parasites transmitted from person to person through the bites of infected mosquitoes. In the absence of prompt and effective treatment, malaria often causes death. Most malaria cases (88%) and deaths (90%) occurred in the WHO African Region in 2015. Malaria causes avoidable and often catastrophic spending for households and is an obstacle to the development of affected African communities and nations. Mothers and children Malaria remains a major killer of children, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa, taking the life of a child every 2 minutes. In 2015, there were 438 000 deaths from malaria globally, and about 306 000 of these were in children under 5 years of age. In the African Region, the estimated number of malaria deaths in children under 5 fell fro...

Epilepsy Awareness Category: Health And Nutrition   Facts Epilepsy is a chronic noncommunicable disorder of the brain that affects people of all ages. Approximately 50 million people worldwide have epilepsy, making it one of the most common neurological diseases globally. Nearly 80% of the people with epilepsy live in low- and middle-income countries. People with epilepsy respond to treatment approximately 70% of the time. About three fourths of people with epilepsy living in low- and middle- income countries do not get the treatment they need. In many parts of the world, people with epilepsy and their families suffer from stigma and discrimination. Epilepsy is a chronic disorder of the brain that affects people worldwide. It is characterized by recurrent seizures, which are brief episodes of involuntary movement that may involve a part of the body (partial) or the entire body (gen...

10 Medical Symptoms That Shouldn’t Be Ignored By Women Category: Health And Nutrition 1. Constant Fatigue and Tiredness Even with an overwhelming number of responsibilities to take care of, exhaustion and tiredness is something a woman just shouldn’t ignore. If you get tired sometimes due to a busy schedule and feel energetic again after proper rest, then it is not a big deal. However, if fatigue has become a regular part of your life, it can be a classic case of chronic fatigue syndrome. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, between 1 and 4 million Americans suffer from chronic fatigue syndrome and it is four times more common in women than men. Constant fatigue could also be a sign of a medical problem. There are several medical conditions linked to fatigue, including depression, liver failure, anemia, cancer, kidney failure, cardiovascular disease, thyroi...

Best Home Remedies For Burping Category: Health And Nutrition Below are the Home remedies for burping you should try out!!!!. 1. Ginger Ginger is an effective home treatment to prevent excessive gas. Its carminative properties help relax the gastrointestinal muscles, hence preventing gas, burping and bloating. It promotes digestion, calms the stomach and helps relieve abdominal pain. Put 1 tablespoon of thin ginger slices in a cup of hot water. Cover and let it steep for about 10 minutes. Strain, add a little honey and lemon juice, and drink it 2 or 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a ginger supplement. Consult your doctor for the correct dosage. 2. Peppermint Peppermint is another natural remedy to treat burping. Its antispasmodic property helps relax the digestive tract, which reduces the formation of gas in the stomach. It even improves the flow of bile and promotes o...

Remedies For Cold Feet Category: Health And Nutrition   1. Warm Oil Massage Massaging your feet is a simple and therapeutic way to restore warmth. It stimulates blood flow to your extremities. Plus, regular foot massage will help keep your feet healthy and free from many kinds of foot problems. Warm some olive, coconut or sesame oil in the microwave for a few seconds. Apply this warm oil on one of your cold feet. Use gentle but firm pressure with your fingers to massage from toe to ankle for 10 minutes. Repeat with the other foot. After the massage, put on cotton socks. Do this daily before going to bed and, if needed, once again during the day. 2. Hydrotherapy Hydrotherapy is one of the simplest options that you can try at home to restore warmth to your feet. Hydrotherapy utilizes both cold and warm water soaks. The warm water soak helps improve circulation, while the cold wat...

Liver-cleansing Superfoods Category: Health And Nutrition Below are the major Liver-cleansing superfoods that you should probably tyr out: 1. Garlic Garlic is great for cleansing your liver. It helps activate enzymes in the liver that help clear out toxins. It also contains two natural compounds called allicin and selenium, which aid in the liver-cleansing process and protect the liver from toxic damage. Moreover, garlic reduces cholesterol and triglyceride levels, which can overload the liver and hamper its functioning. To promote liver health, use fresh raw garlic instead of processed, minced garlic or powder. Eat 2 to 3 raw garlic cloves daily and include garlic in your cooking whenever possible. You can also take garlic supplements, but only after consulting your doctor. 2. Grapefruit Being a good source of vitamin C, pectin and antioxidants, grapefruit also aids the natural cl...

Important Vitamins For Women Category: Health And Nutrition   1.Vitamin A Vitamin A contains antioxidant properties. Women of all ages need vitamin A as it aids in building and strengthening bones, teeth, soft tissue, skin and mucous membranes. Vitamin A also reduces the risk of chronic illness, improves vision, slows down the aging process and boosts the immune system. Foods that are rich in vitamin A include carrots, cantaloupe, pumpkin, apricots, tomatoes, watermelon, guava, broccoli, kale, papaya, peaches, red peppers, spinach, eggs, liver, milk and fortified cereals. 2. Vitamin B2 Known as riboflavin, Vitamin B2 is essential for good health, normal growth and metabolism. It helps boost energy and strengthen the immune system, while reducing tingling and numbness, anxiety, stress and fatigue. A deficiency of vitamin B2 can affect metabolism and influence the immune system...

Home Remedies For Eye Infections. Category: Health And Nutrition An eye infection is a very common problem that can affect people of any age. The infection can be due to bacteria, viruses, allergies or other microbiological means and can affect one or both eyes. There are many different types of eye infections, such as: Conjunctivitis or pink eye: This infection causes the eye to redden as well as causes irritation. It is usually due to a virus, but can sometimes be bacterial or an allergic reaction. Sty or hordeolum: This is caused by staphlococcal bacteria that live on the skin surface. It leads to the formation of a red lump on the eyelid or at the base of an eyelash. It can be itchy or painful. Blepharitis: This happens when tiny oil glands near the base of the eyelashes become clogged and the eyelids become infected. It leads to intense itching and burning...

13 Major Benefits Of Using Coconut Oil Category: Health And Nutrition Using coconut oils has been shown to mildly help the following: Liver: The presence of medium chain triglycerides and fatty acids helps in preventing liver diseases because those substances are easily converted into energy when they reach the liver, thus reducing the work load of the liver and also preventing accumulation of fat. Kidney:  It helps in preventing kidney and gall bladder diseases. It also helps to dissolve kidney stones. Pancreatitis Coconut oil is also believed to be useful in treating pancreatitis. Stress relief Coconut oil is very soothing and hence it helps in removing stress. Applying it to the head, followed by a gentle massage, helps to eliminate mental fatigue. According to research virgin coconut oil gives relief from stress and has antioxidant properties. Diabetes Coconut ...