Monthly Archives: May 2020

Convolvulus pluricaulis (Shankhpushpi): Memory Enhancing Brain Tonic

Convolvulus pluricaulis, commonly called Shankhpushpi (Aloe weed in English), is a traditional Indian herbal medicine. In appearance, the plant is similar to morning glory, and it grows trailing along the ground and possesses blue flowers. A number of physiological changes … Continue reading

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Can You Overeat High Quality Food?

One problem encountered by those who wish to lose weight is that they cannot stop overeating. This is based on the assumption that to lose weight, an individual must eat less. However, this premise is erroneous. Firstly, low quality food, … Continue reading

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Benincasa hispida (Winter Melon)

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Ginkgo biloba for OCD

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Diet Versus Exercise: Their Role in Health

Diet and exercise have quite different roles in health, but people often misunderstand them. The role of diet in health is to provide essential nutrients and energy to allow normal metabolic regulation. The role of exercise beyond daily activities is … Continue reading

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Does Protein Quality Matter?

Protein quality can be defined in a number of different ways. Generally the higher the quality protein, the less of it that is required to supply daily protein requirement. Animal proteins are considered higher quality than plant proteins, and this … Continue reading

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Too Much Sugar?

Table sugar is chemically called sucrose. Sucrose is made up of one molecule of fructose and one molecule of glucose. Studies consistently show that high intakes of sugar in the diet are detrimental to the health, largely because of the … Continue reading

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Should you take supplements everyday?

Supplements can contribute to good health by allowing access to nutrients that may not be available in the diet. It is often recommended by manufacturers to take a certain number of tablet or capsules per day to achieve the desired … Continue reading

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What Is The Most Healthy Food Group? Legumes and Pulses?

A healthy diet is the cornerstone of good health. Without a balanced diet containing high quality foods, the development of disease is almost guaranteed. There are many foods that can comprise a healthy diet, but of these, which is the … Continue reading

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Bacopa Monnieri

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