Hypothyroidism, also known as an underactive thyroid, is a condition where your thyroid gland doesn’t produce enough thyroid hormone. The thyroid gland has a number of important roles such as, regulating the body’s metabolic rate and the heart and digestive function. Here are 5 tips for people with hypothyroidism Iodine, is required by the body […]
Healthy alternatives with a Indian diet
The Indian diet has earned the reputation of being high in fat and carbohydrates due to the greasy naan breads and the butter chicken people usually go for at restaurants. This paints the picture that an Indian diet is not for the health conscious person. This however is not true. Although the Indian dietary pattern […]
Healthy living after the age of 65
After the age of 65, your lifestyle will play an important role in your quality of life. Your ability to live independently and perform your daily tasks is very dependent on how much muscle strength you have. In addition to quality of life, having healthy muscles affects the heart health, mental health, immune system and […]
Lifestyle management of Type 2 Diabetes
Diabetes refers to a condition characterized by abnormally high blood glucose levels. Glucose is obtained from carbohydrate containing foods such as breads, cereals and fruits. The hormone insulin allows the glucose from food to enter the body cells so that it can be used for energy. In the case of patients with Type 2 diabetes, […]