Farmers and stakeholders in the food industry have chosen crop genetic modification as one of the methods to improve yield and increase productivity. Genetically modified foods, also known as GMOs have been widely accepted and criticised at the same time for the last two decades now. There are selected growing methods and breeding through which … Read moreDisadvantages of GM Foods on Health and Environment
Since children and adults who suffer cerebral palsy are always faced with challenges in moving their body, core strengthening exercises are very important to improve their pelvis and trunk. Foot and leg strengthening exercises, leg and arm braces, and other assisted devices are also very essential to improve their overall wellbeing. Each person with cerebral … Read moreCore strengthening Exercises and Equipments for Cerebral Palsy
What is Cerebral Palsy? Cerebral Palsy is a disorder that occurs due to perinatal brain injury which affects the cerebral cortex and the basal ganglia mostly, thereby causing impairment to the muscles. Other factors that can cause cerebral palsy are Premature delivery Infection in the uterus Nutrient deficiency during the development stage Lack of oxygen … Read moreHow Stem Cell Therapy Treatment will Reverse Cerebral Palsy
A vitamin is an organic compound that is required by the human body in limited amounts. Since the human body is not able to synthesize all the compounds in sufficient quantities, food rich in different vitamins should be consumed. In some cases, vitamin supplements are used for the treatment of health problems. Vitamins are vital … Read moreEssential Vitamins: Types, their Food Sources and Benefits to the Body
Cardiovascular diseases are common in causes of sudden death among people. They are often termed as silent killer. However, heart problems can be avoided in the future if you’re living a healthy lifestyle today. The best approach for anyone is to stop a heart attack before it happens at all by making your heart healthy. … Read more5 Ways Heart Failure can be Prevented & Tips for Managing it
Fats are composed up of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen and are the richest source of dietary energy. Each gram of fat provides nearly 9 calories. Fats in the human body are made up of a three molecules structure called triglyceride. Most of the fats required by a human body is made by the body itself … Read moreFats: their Types and Food Sources| Health Benefits and Side Effects
What are minerals? Minerals are naturally occurring inorganic substances which are found in a solid state such as bones and teeth. They could also be as a solution such as ionized or non-ionized form such as blood plasma. The mineral which can not be produced by the human body and is obtained from the diet … Read moreMinerals: their sources and Benefits to the Body
According to the new findings by Pew Research, almost 8 out of every American prefer to go online for their shopping and this translate to about 80% of the consumers. What this means is that more people are finding it more comfortable buying products online. This has led to more online retailers springing up to … Read moreHow to Shop Health & Beauty Products at ridiculous Prices and still get Cashback
There are various types of cell salts and each one has a different benefit associated with it. Similarly, deficiency of these salts can have a derogatory effect on the human body. 7 examples of cell salts and their benefits are given below. Calcium Flouride – This is a constituent of the surfaces of bones and the … Read moreCell Salts, their deficiency Symptoms and Homeopathic Treatment of Ailments in the body
The physiological or medicinal process to eliminate toxic substances from the human body is called Detoxification. Detoxifying the body can help cleaning your blood from bacteria, viruses, metals and other harmful substances. Detox has been used to support treatment of diseases such as herpes, psoriasis, rheumatoid arthritis, chronic Lyme disease, and to reduce inflammation and … Read moreDetoxification: Methods and Procedures of Cleansing the Body from Toxins
How should you care for children with Cerebral Palsy? Raising a child with cerebral palsy or having sibling with CP can pose some family challenges as it requires some positioning and handling techniques at home. You’ll need a nursing care plan for cerebral palsy patient and their development delay, structured in line with the type … Read moreHow to Care for Children with Cerebral Palsy and Therapeutic Game Toys for Sensory Activities
Cholesterol is a type of fat synthesized by the human body and obtained from certain food items. It is vital for good health, but excessive levels of cholesterol in the blood can cause various health disorders. Types of Cholesterol Cholesterol is carried around in the human body by a protein called lipoprotein. Different types … Read moreCholesterol: Types| Sources| Benefits & Side Effects
Homeopathy or homeopathic medicine is a medical system that is based on two unconventional theories “Like cures like” and “Law of minimum dose”. Homeopathic medicines are made from plants and minerals and available over the counter in drug stores or homeopathic pharmacies. They are affordable and are completely safe for people of all age groups. … Read moreHomeopathy Therapy: Process, Examples, and Effects
Inflammation is a defense mechanism exhibited by the body as the immune system recognizes damaged cells, pathogens, and other foreign elements and it begins the healing process. All the signs and symptoms of inflammation show that the body is trying to heal itself. Causes of Inflammation Inflammation can be triggered by eating some foods, … Read moreInflammation – Causes, Stages, Symptoms and Effects
Meadowsweet (Filipendula ulmaria), which is also called mead wort is a medicinal herb that has been used successfully for healing in traditional medicine. The efficacy of this plant is also investigated more in recent time. Active ingredients such as salicylaldehyde, flavonoids, calcium, iron, tannins, esters, sulphur were responsible for the positive effects it was known … Read moreHow to Use Meadowsweet Plant and its Health Benefits
We oftentimes don’t think about how to keep our drinking water clean from tap at home. We think our tap water is safe and we could even make it safer by boiling or using filter to get out contaminants. We simply turn on the tap and fill ourselves a glass of water without a second … Read moreHow to Keep your House Drinking Water safe
Manuka honey is used for treating different diseases. One of the most important nutrient that’s responsible for its potency is the Methylglyoxal (MGO). In other honeys, this nutrient is only in low concentration and that’s one of the reasons manuka honey is so expensive. It is also the reason why we have many fake … Read moreHow to Buy and Use Manuka Honey for Treatment: Dosage & Warnings
There’s a strong link between stress and panic attack, anxiety, depression and vitamin deficiency, largely due to unhealthy lifestyle we now live today What are the Benefits of Vitamins Vitamins play very important roles in the body, from the prevention of diseases, strengthening the immune system, promoting muscle growth and health of the tissues … Read moreMulti-vitamin Supplements for Men’s Energy & Bodybuilding: Benefits and Concerns
Cerebral palsy (CP) is a disorder that has to do with poor brain development usually due to low supply of oxygen to the brain or damages. It is a disorder, not a classical illness and can occur during pregnancy or birth of the baby. Percent of Occurrence in Child Birth There’s one out of … Read moreSigns of Cerebral Palsy in Babies before & After Birth and How to Manage it
A physical disorder called “Cerebral Palsy” (CP) is caused by brain dysfunctions. It starts after a brain injury during parturition if the baby loses oxygen. Then, the mind becomes unable to fully control the body and muscles which lead to the development delay. When the muscles lose the power, the body is unable to perform … Read moreForms of Cerebral Palsy in Children & How to Manage it