Most of our metabolic problems are due to excessive eating. Why do we eat? Again it is the way we are evolved over lakhs of years. Along with fasting and starving we have to introduce another word here, feasting. As soon as we put on weight or feel that we are bloated we immediately go…
Just the title is enough to strike a fear in most of us. Calcification of arteries is the number one reason for a heart attack. Sometimes you do get warning signs like breathlessness or heartache or heartburn. Other times you might just drop dead without any. Calcium is essential for healthy bones and teeth. But…
Catabolism is the process where large and complex molecules are broken down. Best example of a catabolic process is food digestion. Anabolism is the opposite where you build something say rebuilding of muscles. The correct understanding of anabolic and catabolic process will help you to stay fit and plan for the correct exercise. Of course…
Uric acid is widely believed to be the reason for gout attack. Excruciating pain is what follows. Uric acid is popularly discussed among health forums and tagged as the bad thing. So let us understand uric acid, gout and how to stop future gout attacks. But first let us begin by debunking some myths and…
We all have heard about stress and how it is the number one killer of the human race. In this article we shall explore the stress factor and how cortisol affects the most important factor in our lifestyle. What is cortisol? Cortisol is a hormone produced by the adrenal glands. They are a pair of…
Thyroid is the most important gland in the body. It controls the metabolism as well as many other functions. It is also the most complex and interdependent system in our body. We commonly hear about thyroid problems in women which lead to unexplained weight gain. So this will be a detailed article to understand the…
Insulin resistance is a condition where our cells start losing the ability to absorb glucose. Cells need energy to perform their intended roles. Glucose is the fuel of our body. If sufficient glucose does not enter your cells, they do not get sufficient energy. Energy deficient cells send a signal to the pancreas. This induces…
Insulin is a hormone secreted by the pancreas. It performs some important functions in our body primarily insertion of glucose in cells. Insulin resistance renders the cells incapable of repairing themselves leading to diabetes. What is a hormone? Hormones are molecules that travel through the blood. They are messengers between organs (also called glands) and…
Intermittent fasting is an eating plan. It sets a pattern when to eat and when not. Contrary to popular belief, fasting does not mean less or restricted eating. How to do intermittent fasting There is no textbook definition of intermittent fasting. Also no definitive or long term research is available. There are many variations of…
