Estrogen is a crucial hormone in the body, especially for women’s sexual and reproductive health. It fluctuates naturally throughout the menstrual cycle and decreases after menopause. There are three main types of estrogen: Estrone, which appears after menopause, Estradiol, the most potent estrogen during reproductive years, and Estriol, the primary estrogen found during pregnancy. Estrogen…
Erratic blood sugar is a common problem these days, and many people are looking for ways to control diabetes naturally. Back in 2012, my mother found out she had Type II diabetes after a routine blood test. The idea of daily medication and the health issues that come with diabetes wasn’t something she was ready…
How many different ways of making hot chocolate do you know about? In a recent Instagram reel, digital creator @letskwoowk shows “3 levels” of the same. His video has gone viral and got many people talking about this beloved drink. For “Level 1,” he heats milk and adds sugar and sifted cocoa powder to the…
There are a lot of adjectives that could be used to describe the Georgia football offense of late, but just how much things have changed in a year’s time is apparent in this postgame comment from coach Kirby Smart after Georgia hammered Ole Miss in November of 2023. “They’re potent,” Smart said of the unit…
Iron is what keeps our blood healthy and flowing. It’s a mineral that helps in the production of red blood cells, which carry oxygen from our lungs to the entire body. While some individuals are naturally blessed with high iron levels, others may not be as fortunate. For them, the only practical solution is to…
Protein is one of the three essential macronutrients our body needs, with the other two being fat and carbohydrates. Unlike fat and carbohydrates, our body has no reserve for storing protein, which is why health experts often emphasise paying attention to daily protein intake. While we know that protein helps build muscle, manage weight, and…
In today’s time, we are all running on the never-ending treadmill of hustle culture, aren’t we? You have to work hard, play harder, and then wake up to do it all over again – it is glorified like a medal of honour. But let’s face it, between deadlines, managing daily life and chasing life goals,…
Cloves are among the most used spices in Indian kitchens. We’re sure you have a container of these tiny black pods tucked away somewhere in your kitchen cabinet. While we mostly use them to add flavour to our dishes, did you know they can also help manage diabetes? As we all know, diabetes is an…
With dozens of children across the United States suffering from lead poisoning, federal regulators are now investigating whether the culprit is cinnamon that was added to some popular applesauce pouches, and if lead had been added somewhere along the global supply chain, either to enhance the spice’s reddish color or to add weight. In November,…
