GOODHEALTH BLOGS

BAKED BEANS AND POTATO CHAAT We Indians are in love with the tangy and spicy taste of chaat. The baked beans and potatoes chaat is one of the easy recipes to make at home. Beans are an amazing vegetarian source of protein which makes this recipe an inseparable part of...

SYMPTOMS OF PARKINSON'S BEYOND MOVEMENT Some symptoms are common, but not everyone with Parkinson's will have all of them. They may include: • Restless sleep or daytime fatigue • A soft voice or slurred speech • Difficulty swallowing • Memory problems, confusion, or...

Myth - High Blood Pressure causes kidney disease. Fact - High blood pressure is the second leading cause of kidney failure. It can make your kidneys work harder and, eventually, stop working well. This can raise your blood pressure even more. If you are...

Myth : Nighttime Eating Makes You Fat Fact: Put this diet myth to bed. There's no conclusive proof that late-night meals cause you to put on weight. What we do know is that too many calories cause weight gain, and many night eaters do tend to overeat and choose...

SYMPTOM OF BOTH COLDS AND ALLERGIES Coughing, sneezing, and a runny nose are among the symptoms that colds and allergies have in common. However, if you have yellow mucus with your runny nose, you may have a cold; allergies typically cause only a clear discharge....

DO YOU KNOW? There are two types of digestion. Mechanical digestion is the physical breakdown of large pieces of food into smaller pieces through, chewing (mastication). While chemical digestion uses enzymes to break down this food mass further into small molecules...

HEALTH BENEFITS OF CYCLING • Reduces weight when done regularly • Improves control of blood pressure • Lowers resting heart rate • Prevents heart disease • Benefits cardiovascular health • Reduces diabetes • Reduces anxiety, depression and stress • Trains respiratory...

CALCIUM INTAKE IN PREGNANCY • Helps proper formation of bones and teeth in the baby • Helps production of breast milk rich in calcium • Prevents osteoporosis (thinning of bones) in mother • Milk, curd, nuts, green leafy vegetables and ragi are good sources of calcium...

You might need a pacemaker if your heart beats too slow If your resting heart rate is lower than 60 beats per minute, that’s known as bradycardia. In serious cases, your heart may not be able to pump enough blood to the rest of your body. Certain medications and...

SYMPTOMS OF OSTEOPOROSIS Individuals suffering from osteoporosis possess symptoms related to weakened bones which includes following: 1. Back pain 2. Loss of height and stooped posture 3. A curved upper back 4. Reduced grip strength 5. Cramps and muscle aches 6....

DRY SKIN AND WINTER Winter tends to dry out your skin more than other seasons because the humidity (moisture in the air) is typically much lower. Heating systems also dry out the air, and that doesn’t help, either. Take special care of your skin in this type of...

OTHER SYMPTOMS OF INFLAMMATORY BOWEL DISEASE (IBD) People with IBD may have symptoms outside the digestive tract, such as: • Mouth sores and skin problems • Arthritis • Eye problems that affect vision www.cims.org

NERVE PAIN Certain body positions or activities -- like standing in line or walking – causes nerve pain. Nerve damage may make your body overly sensitive. Some people may experience pain from bed sheets draped lightly over the body. Nerve Pain and Sleep Nerve pain is...

WHAT IS METABOLISM? Metabolism is how your body converts or uses energy for activities such as breathing, digestion, building muscle, storing fat, and circulating blood - things you need to do to live. www.cims.org