Tooth enamel is the hard, semi-translucent outer layer of the teeth. It protects teeth from the daily wear and tear of biting and chewing. The main function of tooth enamel is to guard against the erosive effects of acids and chemicals. When the...
As more and more countries become industrialized, their consumption of sugars is increasing rapidly. Over the past few decades, with the increase of sugar consumption, there has been an increase in various chronic diseases such as Diabetes, Heart...
Artificial sweeteners, from being a fad a couple of decades back have become a part and parcel of our lives now. In fact, many products use artificial sweeteners in combination with natural sweeteners simply because they are much sweeter, even if...
Monosodium glutamate or MSG is a food additive and flavor enhancer that is used in a variety of different cuisines and food products. Commonly added to Chinese food and canned foods and meats, MSG is believed to cause several unpleasant reactions...
Wilson’s Thyroid Syndrome (WTS) is a group of reversible symptoms caused by the dysfunction of the thyroid system. It is not easy to detect because people with WTS often have normal blood test reading for thyroid gland (T3 and T4)....
One of the main reasons behind the rise in chronic diseases over the past few decades has been the rise in the sedentary lifestyle. A lifestyle is called sedentary if it lacks exercise or physical activity. The word sedentary has a Latin root in...
During a study of the South Pacific Islanders way back in the 1930s, it was noted that though these natives followed a high fat diet, heart disease and obesity was nearly non-existent. Similar findings were evident from research conducted on two...
For the past few years, the word "Trans Fats" has become a controversial buzz word in the health care world. The controversy surrounding Trans Fat is due to the emerging scientific evidence regarding its effect in causing all kinds of...
Aluminum is a toxic heavy metal that is pervasive in our modern life. Over the past few years, increasing amounts of scientific data have shown that Aluminum which enters our body via various sources, acts as a toxin and causes brain related...
Self-respect or self-esteem refers to a person's image or belief about oneself. On a deeper level, it is a measure or evaluation of how much a person is able to love and accept himself. Self-love makes the person feel that his/her existence...