A good cholesterol ratio is the right balance of the different cholesterol in the blood. The two main forms are HDL (Good cholesterol) or High-Density Lipoprotein and LDL (Bad cholesterol) or Low-Density Lipoprotein. LDL and HDL undertake the unique task of carrying vitamins and other substances through the blood. LDL cholesterol is high in fatty...
When to see your doctor Joint pain is rarely an emergency. Most cases of mild joint pain can be successfully managed at home. Make an appointment with your doctor at Health Total if your joint pain is accompanied by: Swelling Redness tenderness and warmth around the joint See your doctor at Health Total immediately if your...
First of all stop whipping your body with stimulants such as coffee, tobacco, and alcohol. Along with managing stress and losing weight, one needs to follow dietary corrections that help reduce blood pressure. How to Reduce Blood Pressure Naturally Below given the tips to reduce blood pressure naturally. Eat More Fruits & Vegetables Fruits are concentrated...
Stress could rank right at the top of all the major factors that cause or precipitate high blood pressure (HBP). Stress might be a universal phenomenon, but the response of people to stress is very different. If stress-sensitive people are exposed to various types of stressful conditions over a period of time, their blood vessels tend to...
Did you know that India ranks among the top three countries with the highest diabetic patients? Did you know that diabetes can be curbed at the initial stage by bringing changes in your lifestyle? Diabetes is a medical condition caused due to insufficient production and secretion of insulin in the pancreas in case of type...
Good health is all about striking the perfect balance between our body, mind and soul. The imbalance at any level could lead to a health issue. Our digestive system is extremely vital for our optimal health and general well-being. What is Digestion Digestion is ‘agni – the digestive fire’ that converts the food that we consume...
Take magnesium supplement Every cell in the body requires adequate magnesium to function. Inadequate magnesium will hamper digestion and cause acidity. Drink raw vegetable juice like mint and coriander or tomato and carrot to improve magnesium intake as well as to improve your digestion. Chew your food well Most of us eat food while watching TV,...
I am convinced that both prevention and management of the disease can be obtained without drugs. Especially conditions like diabetes, obesity, low energy, frequent infections, menstrual problems, high cholesterol, gastrointestinal problems, menopausal problems etc. People come to me for dietary reform usually because they realize, as they go through life, that food has something to do with their...
How to Manage Diabetes Obesity and Type II diabetes are actually to sides of the same coin. Both are characterized by insulin resistance (ineffective insulin) and hyperinsulinism (excessive insulin). About 85% of type 2 diabetics are obese and most obese people have insulin resistance and hyperinsulinism that leads to diabetes. Obesity is known to play a central role in increasing...
Treatment of joint pain The treatment of joint pain is directed toward the precise underlying cause. If the problem is an injury, the initial treatment often includes rest, cold applications, and anti-inflammatory medications. Additional treatment for pain control is given at Health Total which also includes Gradual rehabilitation physical therapy. If there is a form...
India ranks among the top three countries with the highest diabetic patients. Diet and lifestyle are the key pillars in the management of diabetes. Indian diet tends to lack in both fibre as well as protein which further increases the complication of this lifestyle disease. One of the most frequent questions people with diabetes ask...
Understanding what menopause is It astounds that women are still being told that (and treated as if) menopause and midlife are a disease — something to be avoided at all costs — when the very opposite is true. Menopause is a gift, a lantern lighting the way to significant transformation in all areas of your life. I...
Cholesterol is a waxy substance which is found naturally in the human body in the form of HDL (good cholesterol) and LDL (bad cholesterol). Both these types of cholesterol are required for the proper and healthy functioning of the body. However, an imbalance in these levels or a rise in bad cholesterol levels could put...
PCOD is often associated with weight gain. The inability of your body to undergo regular menstruation and major hormonal imbalance leads to excess weight. Those suffering from PCOD have to watch out before putting anything inside their mouth. A lifestyle routine and healthy food can help you with the same. There is no specific diet that can...
Cholesterol is an essential substance required by the human body to carry out functions such as the production of bile, hormones etc. The liver is the organ responsible for the producing and managing the levels of LDL (bad cholesterol) and HDL (good cholesterol) in the body. However, factors such as an unhealthy diet, lack of...
Have you ever wondered why eating certain foods helps improve your health significantly while certain foods precipitate disease? Are you acidic? In recent years, the most exciting discoveries have been pertaining the effect of specific foods on the body’s pH levels. This simply means that some foods once digested have an acidic effect on the body (pH...
Diarrhea in summers is one of the most common problems. If you don’t take proper care, it can lead to acute dehydration and even prove fatal. Our digestive system is greatly challenged thanks to the ever-widening menu of strange foods, colours, food chemicals, processing chemicals, additives, and preservatives. To add to this, we often eat...
Today, more and more people are actively in the search for alternative methods of correcting illness and disease. A new era is dawning. The era of natural medicine. Therefore, it is important for you to know more about what causes disease states in the body and how to nip it in the bud before the disease gets chronic. Natural...
The BMI ranges in the chart(above) indicate where you fit in. If you fall in any range beyond or below 'normal weight,' its time to consult a doctor or nutritionist and get a weight loss or weight gain plan.
