Cholesterol-A dietary myth?

For the past 30 years we have been told that high cholesterol causes heart disease.But evidence from patients admitted to hospitals with cardiovascular diseases tells a different story.More than 50% of admissions of cardiovascular diseases are made with people who have normal cholesterol.More than 50% of people with elevated levels of cholesterol have perfectly normal

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Cotton Seed Oil Lowers Cholesterol Levels: A New Research Study Finds

We all know that increased blood cholesterol may lead to heart disease and death.This condition is known as hypercholesteremia in medical terms and can be treated by reducing body weight, changing the life style and controlling the diet. Oatmeal, oat bran and high-fiber foods,Fish and omega-3 fatty acids,Walnuts, almonds and other nuts,Foods with added plant

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New Treatment Methods Promise to Stop Hair Loss in Men and Women

Hair loss is becoming a more common complaint in both men and women of all ages.The majority of hair loss complaints are due to a condition known as androgenetic alopesia,which is characterized by hair line recession in men and hair thinning in women. 70 % men and 40% women were reported to be effected by

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Ten things you should know about red onions

1. The good chemicals in red onion are concentrated in the outer layers. Peeling two or more layers will result in 20% loss of quercetin and 75% loss of anthocyanins. 2. Quercetin in red onion wont be degraded if cooked on low heat. 3. Quercetin in natural form( as in red onions) give more protection

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Best food choices for fresh oral health

Brushing alone is not sufficient to keep good oral health. Good nutrition when combined with proper oral care can give you best results. The following are some of the healthy tips you can follow to have great teeth and gums.  1. Drink plenty of water, milk and unsweetened tea. 2. Eat variety of good foods

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How olive oil can cure chronic inflammation?

Unhealthy dietary practices and changing life styles are resulting in chronic inflammatory diseases. Chronic diseases are now major causes of death in many parts of the word. Some of the chronic diseases are asthma, chronic kidney disease, diabetes, cardiac arrest, hypertension, ulcerative colitis, glaucoma etc. The major polyunsaturated fatty acids that are present in our

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Osteoporosis:risk factors and life style changes

What is Osteoporosis? Osteoporosis is thinning and weakening of bone. Osteoporosis strikes many women after menopause. Body produces new bone regularly but after the age of 40, body loses more bone than it produces. Lack of calcium, vitamin D and sex hormones such as estrogen aggravates the condition. The bones become less dense, brittle and

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How to Increase your HDL Cholesterol?

The recommended levels of cholesterol for both males and females are  60 mg/dL or 1.6 mmol/L of blood. Values lower than 40 mg/dL or 1 mmol/L indicates the risk of heart disease.HDL cholesterol sweeps LDL cholesterol from the blood stream and takes it to the liver for disposal. If you are detected with low HDL

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Good foods for shiny and healthy hair

List of foods for shiny and healthy hair Good foods:Vegetarian Olive oil: Contains vitamin E Sunflower oil: Contains Vitamin B Brazilnuts,Walnuts: omega-3 fatty acids and vitamin E. Flaxseeds: Source of Omega-3 Lentils ,kidney beans: Provide iron, Zinc, biotin Oatmeal, Brown Rice, buck wheat, pop corn: full of B vitamins, iron, and zinc Avocado: good dose

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10 cholesterol rich foods we eat everyday

Cholesterol is a fat molecule that is necessary for the functioning of cells and production of hormones. Our body makes the cholesterol required from other lipid compounds and deficiency of cholesterol is a rare thing. However some of our foods we eat contain cholesterol and increases cholesterol levels in blood can lead to heart disease.Cholesterol

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