Clinical Blogs
Ketogenic Diet and weight loss
Overweight has been an increasing problem in many countries. The food we eat (high carb, high sugar, unhealthy fats, the excess amount of protein) is a key factor that contributes to this as we are what we eat. Making changes in our diet are essential to revert this problem. By following a ketogenic diet, our body can burn fat as the primary fuel instead of sugar -> to achieve a condition of nutritional ketosis. Let’s find out what is ketogenic diet and its benefits: The ketogenic or keto diet emphasizes on consuming high amount of healthy fats, moderate amount of...
How good is your sodium (salt) sense?
Sodium is found in salt. We need sodium to stay healthy but too much sodium can lead to high blood pressure. The recommended daily sodium intake for an adult if 1500mg (about 2/3 teaspoonful). How can we watch the amount of sodium we eat? Check the nutrition facts label on food containers and packages. Less than or equal to 5% daily value is little. 15% of sodium is a lot. Sodium (salt) can be a hidden surprise in many foods: Bread and rolls Cold cuts and cured meat Pizza Poultry Soup Processed cheese Breakfast cereals Spaghetti sauce, condiments, salad dressing...
Are you eating food that can protect you from the sun?
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It is important to wear sunscreen to protect ourselves from the sun. Do you know some food can also increase protection of our skin against UV damage? Yes! Healthy food especially those high in antioxidants can help our skin fight against oxidative damage like premature aging. Here is a list of food that can protect you from the sun: Tomato Carrot Sweet potato Dark veggies Watermelon Strawberry Kiwi Orange Apple Almonds Sunflower seeds Green tea Red snapper Dark chocolate Do you want your skin to stay young? Feed your body with these antioxidants rich food to boost up your skin’s...
Why you shouldn’t be angry?
Living with busy. Hectic city lifestyle, everyone is under lots of stress. Sometimes its hard to control our emotion and easy to become upset or angry. Do you know getting angry can worsen your overall well being? Anger causes health problems: Damages our heart (increases heart rate and blood pressure) Suppresses our immune system Increases the risk of lung problems Delays wound healing Affects mental well being Take a deep breath and keep Calm! Don’t stress out yourself. Find some ways to relax and calm down. Diffuse clinical grade essential oils such as Priime Calm relaxing blend or YL lavender...
Benefits of Mushrooms
Mushrooms contain many nutrients and provide many health benefits. There are many different species of mushrooms. We will focus on a few and take a look at their benefits. Shitake mushroom May help to strengthen immune system A 2015 study show people had less inflammation than before the study began according to the immune markers results Helps to enhance gut health Contains 3 compounds that may help to lower cholesterol Reishi mushroom Boosts immune system to help fighting infection Rejuvenates metabolism Cordyceps mushroom Increases immune support and cellular defense A fungus highly valued in China as tonic food Studies suggest...