All About Dirty Fasting Dirty fasting is a term for consuming a small number of calories during a fasting window. For instance, you may be having intermittent fasting with window periods (when you can eat something). When you incorporate other foods other than water, tea, and black coffee in this window, you practice dirty fasting. …
Can deficiencies affect tooth health? The foods you eat can also affect your teeth and gums from the inside out. When you do not eat enough foods that contain certain nutrients important for teeth or gum health, these vitamin deficiencies can damage your oral health. Calcium Deficiency Proper calcium intake is important for tooth health …
How long does it take to gain weight? It is possible to put on weight in just one day, but it’s more likely to be something else other than fat or muscle. This is what could be causing fast weight gain: Water retention The contents of your stomach and bladder An undiagnosed autoimmune condition, such …
6 Benefits of Not Eating Meat Improve gut health Diets that exclude meat are often rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, legumes and other plant foods, they tend to be high in dietary fiber. Fiber feeds the beneficial bacteria in your gut that produce compounds with anti-inflammatory and immune-supporting roles in the body. Gut bacteria …
Annuloplasty The heart is a delicate organ made up of several different components. Damage to even one of them can cause lots of problems, that can prove fatal if left untreated for a while. The mitral valve is one such component. Located between the left atrium and left ventricle of the heart, the mitral valve …
OTOSCLEROSIS Otosclerosis is characterized by an abnormal growth of bone near the middle ear. Otosclerosis is the most common cause of hearing loss in young adults. If left untreated, hearing loss will worsen progressively until it results in complete deafness. The two ears may be affected but it is very common for one ear to …
JET LAG Jet lag is a physiological condition that results from a disruption in the body’s internal clock (circadian rhythms) caused by rapid long-distance travels across multiple zones. Technically, jet lag is a temporarily sleep problem but it can affect comfort The condition may persist for several days before the traveler is fully adjusted to …
Haemolytic Anaemia Overview Haemolytic anaemia is a condition in which red blood cells are destroyed and removed from the bloodstream before their normal lifespan is up. A number of diseases, conditions and factors can cause the body to destroy its red blood cells. Haemolytic anaemia can lead to various health problems such as fatigue, pain, …
FOREIGN BODIES IN THE EAR A foreign body in the ear is any unwanted, intruding object that is placed in the ear and that can cause harm without immediate medical attention. A large proportion of foreign bodies in the ear are seen in children because they have a high tendency to put objects in unusual …
CONCUSSION A concussion is a mild form of traumatic brain injury that temporarily affects brain functioning. Concussion results in the sudden onset of neurological symptoms that resolves spontaneously over a varying period of time. It is the most common type of traumatic brain injury, and it commonly affects males and young adults. Concussions are usually …
