12 Aug
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1486
Keeping an eye on your blood
pressure and cholesterol? There is something else that you might want to
monitor and that is triglycerides.Why do we even have cholesterol
and triglycerides? You see, healthy levels of cholesterol & triglycerides
are need..
14 May
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2495
We have all heard about turmeric, a spice and medicinal herb popularly used in India to treat joint inflammation, sprains, asthma and allergic conditions. Curcumin is the main active compound that is found within the turmeric root. It is a powerful ..
05 Jul
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4117
It's true that the liver regenerates new cells. Some found that when 50-60% of a cancer patients’ liver is removed, it will grow back eventually. However, don’t take it for granted, when liver cells develop cirrhosis, a chronic liver disease in which..
23 Mar
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3832
The liver plays an important role in detoxification and elimination of many internal and external compounds. Any impairment to its function may result in several implications on one’s health.Elevated levels of liver enzymes (GGT; gamma-glutamyl trans..
22 Dec
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3867
Liver function test is an important indicator for liver health. GOT (or AST) and GPT (or ALT) are the two most important enzymes in liver cells which facilitate certain vital functions. Once the liver cells are inflamed or damaged, these two enzymes ..
10 Nov
0
4113
Do you know that you only have a healthy fat profile if you have both subcutaneous fat and visceral fat percentage shown within a healthy range. People often see subcutaneous fat, but ignore the visceral fat. Subcutaneous fat (known as bodily fat or ..
14 Mar
0
5379
Protein is an essential building block in the body. It is digested and converted to smaller units called amino acids which help to form important cellular structures and they are vital for healthy liver maintenance. Experts suggest that the intake of..
19 Jan
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3664
Nutrition experts recommend eating a hearty breakfast to maintain good liver health. When you do not take breakfast or do not take sufficient food for breakfast, our body starts converting stored energy, in turn producing excess waste and toxins, whi..
27 Nov
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5749
When you are using a bug spray, painting and other chemicals, it is important to make sure that there is a good ventilation in your house. Also, wear a mask, cover your skin, and wash your hand thoroughly with soap and water after using it. These tox..
27 Nov
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6209
In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), most of the body organs are connected to an emotion, and the liver is affiliated with anger. Anger may affect liver health and causing the liver’s energy flow to be blocked. Hence, it is important to be calm and..
11 Jul
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6231
Reducing the intake of saturated fats and trans fats is vital for your liver's health. Saturated fats are found in deep fried foods, red meats and dairy products. Trans fats are found in processed foods such as cookies and cakes. The liver stores exc..
02 Jul
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5748
Catechins is a class of flavonoids that has become the focus of widespread study for their anti-cancer potential. Tea is the best source of catechins in the our diet, and green tea contains about three times the quantity of catechins found in black t..
