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New Delhi : With changing times we also need to change our lifestyle in order to help our body adjust to the environment. In today's time, we cannot ignore our health and fitness and our diet plays an important role when it comes to our health and fitness. Be it for the sake of fitness or weight loss, we all have a fixed diet and eating pattern that we follow. We are what we eat and everything we consume shows up on our body and this is why it is important that we watch our diet and eat healthy. Now, many of us are not very religious when it comes to fitness and workout but dieting can seem like the easy way out. While there is nothing wrong with dieting, it is also very important that we figure out the best diet that suits our body's needs and provides it with all the essential nutrients.

Most people follow different diet fads and one such trending diet plan is the body reset diet. It is being followed by numerous celebs and happens to be a 15-day eating pattern. This diet is believed to help one shed weight quickly and also boosts metabolism. Created by Harley Pasternak, a celebrity trainer, this diet focuses on rapid weight loss. It is a smoothie based diet plan which has a lot of calorie restrictions and workout as well. The popular trainer also wrote a complete book on this diet and how to cook simple and healthy meals for this diet. It focuses on homemade smoothies, high-fiber snacks and simple meals along with some light exercise like walking or resistance training or weight training.

The body reset diet has 3 phase of 5 days each and every phase has a specific diet plan along with the recipes and the number of solid meals, smoothies, snacks and the workout to focus on. This diet contains nutrient-rich food items and can help accelerate weight loss but at the same time, it can also restrict calories a bit too much which can potentially lead to nutrient deficiencies and can also take a toll on your metabolism and slow it down. It can also reduce muscle mass and impact your health. It is important to understand that every diet has some downsides and ensure that you sit down with a nutritionist and set up a nutrient-rich diet plan which can provide for your body.

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Multiple sclerosis (MS) is an auto-immune disease that affects the central nervous system of our body. In this condition, our very own defence mechanism that is the immune system, destroys the protective lining that covers the nerve and, hence, the brain, spinal cord and optic nerves in the eyes are greatly affected.Multiple sclerosis refers to enumerable (multiple) areas of tissue scarring (sclerosis) and damage which majorly affects the brain and spinal cord. Apart from auto-immunity, MS can also be caused by a few severe viral infections, heavy metal toxicity, and chronic Vitamin D deficiency, genetically transferred or a few other auto-immune diseases, like IBD (inflammatory bowel disease).

Symptoms of MS range from blurred vision, improper gait, depression, cognitive impairments, lack of coordination, numbness, tingling, burning, itching or pain on the skin, cranks and spasm etc. These are a few of the visible symptoms, but MS is a bit difficult to diagnose, and you need to consult a good neurosurgeon for the same.

It cant be completely reversed but theprogression of the disease can be slowed down and a person can try and heal the body gradually with a few healing food and lifestyle changes. Lets explore the same:Exercise, some activity, walk or movement is really important, as the bones and muscles need to be active. Sometimes, even physiotherapy helps, if the disease has progressed and a person cant do any activity.

Try and go for a variety of colours in your plate to provide antioxidants that can help prevent your body from free radical damage and inflammation. Fruits and veggies are rich in antioxidants and enhance anti-inflammatory activities because they reduce inflammation, oxidative stress, demyelination and autoimmune responses in the body.Coconut oilis a superfood that actually helps heal your complete body plus it contains a large amount of medium-chain fatty acids (MCFA) that support the overall brain function and nervous system.TheEPA/DHA can help in improving brain health and reduce inflammation. The best Omega-3 foods include fish like salmon,cod liver oil, fish oil, flaxseed and walnuts.Few allergens may make MS symptoms worse by triggering the autoimmune response, so try and avoid any foods you might be allergic to. In auto-immune cases, particularly gluten, dairy and sugar are common allergens.Turmeric or curcumin works as a powerful antioxidant and anti-inflammatory food that boosts the immune system by significantly reducing the severity of MS symptoms.Probiotics and prebiotics are the most important in this case because probiotic being the good bacteria helps in restoring and maintaining gut health that reduces inflammation, while prebiotic is the food for probiotic for their growth.Following these few tips and making healthy changes in lifestyle can take you a long way.

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By Roberta H. Anding, MS, Baylor College of Medicine and Texas Childrens HospitalEdited by Kate Findley, The Great Courses DailyEdited by Kate Findley, The Great Courses DailyRather than giving up an entire food group, modify the type of carbohydrates that you eat, staying away from simple starches and selecting whole grains instead. Photo by VGstockstudio / ShutterstockEffects of a Low-Carb Diet

Carbohydrates are central to the optimum functioning of the human body. When people go on a low-carb diet, they often become irritable, fatigued, and lethargic because they are missing this vital nutrient.

The primary function of carbohydrates is to serve as an energy source. It is the high-octane fuel that your body prefers for your central nervous system.

A carbohydrate has four calories per gram. Fat, by contrast, has nine calories per gram. In terms of weight management, then, carbohydrates are actually preferable to fat.

Carbohydrate prevents ketosis, which is when your body burns fat for energy instead of sugar. Fat can provide a valuable supply of energy, but carbohydrate is needed to burn that fat completely. In the absence of carbohydrate, the fat breakdown is incomplete and something called ketone bodies form.

Think of the gasoline in your car. If you have gasoline in your car thats burning appropriatelythats a combination of fat and carbohydrateyoure going to get the energy to fuel your car. In the absence of the right kind of fuel, you end up getting a waste product.

The waste product of fat metabolism is ketones, which is like the carbon monoxide that comes out of the tailpipe. Its the incomplete burning of that fuel that leads to an accumulation of ketones that are not great for your overall health. They can cause nausea, dehydration, headaches, and brain fog.

An often forgotten role of carbohydrates is sparing protein. Carbohydrates spare protein so it can perform its own unique function. There is no interchange.

Carbohydrate protects, or bodyguards, protein so that it can build and repair tissue. When theres inadequate energy in the form of carbohydrate, some protein will be broken down to provide the energy needed for basal metabolic ratethe calories you burn at rest.

Think about it this way. With inadequate amounts of carbohydrate, you must turn to your plan B to provide energy, and your plan B is going to be protein.

The reason that protein is broken down and not fat is that protein can serve as a source of carbohydrate. Protein can be sent to the liver and turned into glucose if your carbohydrate intake is too low. This loss of protein means that you lose muscle mass, which impacts your overall body composition.

In the short term, a low-carb, or ketogenic diet, can reduce blood sugar and offer benefits for weight-control, diabetes, and epilepsy. However, most doctors and nutritionists do not recommend a ketogenic diet in the long-term as it can lead to nutritional deficiencies.

Rather than depriving yourself of an entire food group, Professor Anding recommends seeking out the healthy carbs found in whole grains, which power your body throughout the day and provide you with fiber which is needed for optimal digestion.

At the same timeespecially if youre concerned about your weight or glucose levelsyou should avoid refined carbs such as white bread/pasta and foods and drinks high in sugar, including diet products which often contain hidden unhealthy ingredients such as high-fructose corn syrup.

Professor Roberta H. Anding is a registered dietitian and Director of Sports Nutrition and a clinical dietitian at Baylor College of Medicine and Texas Childrens Hospital. She also teaches and lectures in the Baylor College of Medicines Department of Pediatrics, Section of Adolescent Medicine and Sports Medicine, and in the Department of Kinesiology at Rice University.

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In this video, Vladimir Maletic, MD, MS, discusses diet and nutrition challenges that patients with major depressive disorder may be experiencing during the COVID-19 pandemic.Dr. Maletic is a member of the Psych Congress Steering Committee andClinical Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Science, University of South Carolina, Greenville.

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Hello. My name is Vladimir Maletic. I am Clinical Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Science at University of South Carolina in Greenville, South Carolina. The topic of our conversation this morning will be the influence of COVID19 on dietary requirements in major depressive disorder.

One might ask, "Is this a topic that deserves some special attention at this point? Is there anything that would be specific to COVID19 and nutrition in depressed patients?" I would say definitely so.

COVID19 pandemic may have had direct and indirect impact on the risk of depressive relapse. When it comes to indirect impact, there's a lot of stress in lives of patients suffering from major depressive disorder during these times related to compromised social supports, changes in circadian rhythm. People are going to sleep at odd times, napping during the day. Very often, there is increased substance use. There is also, unfortunately, in part due to change in daily schedule, possibly in part because some of the reminders are lacking, decreased treatment adherence.

In addition to that, many patients who have major depressive disorder receive psychosocial treatments. Many of the outpatient clinics either have limited hours or have closed. I've had several depressed patients report to me that they can no longer see their therapists with regularity.

Unfortunately, due to a lack of support from other mental health professionals and limited access to general health clinics, unless one is in an urgent situation, there are problems. All of these factors influence risk of major depressive disorder.

In addition to that, patients suffering from major depressive disorder are not exercising as much, which is quite understandable. Many of the gyms are closed. Due to the change in routine, they are not exercising as regularly as previously and are frankly making some poor dietary choices.

Instead of adhering to their usual diet, very often they're up in the middle of the night, and they're making trips to fast food restaurants in the middle of the night. All of that has resulted in increased risk of destabilizing mood and precipitating depressive episodes.

Having increased stress due to some of the reasons that have been mentioned, we can add to that distance from friends and family members and financial stress related to COVID19. Many times, it's unemployment situation.

There is typical stress response. Hypothalamicpituitaryadrenal axis tends to be overly active. Increased cortisol and other hormones, which obviously have an impact on metabolism. In addition to that, there is a disbalance in autonomic activity, more sympathetic activity, less parasympathetic activity, as well as increased inflammatory signaling.

Whenever one is under distress, food choices change. I don't think you have heard people saying, "Oh, I'm stressed out. I can hardly wait to get home and get into my celery sticks and carrots." It's usually cream pies and ice creams. When one is under duress, one tends to seek out socalled comforting foods, or comfort food, which tend to be caloriedense foods.

What would be direct impact of COVID19? COVID19 has been associated with socalled cytokine storm. Cytokine storm is increased peripheral inflammatory signaling. These inflammatory signals do reach the brain. Once they reach the brain, they cause perturbations of neurotransmission, so monoamine signaling is off. Norepinephrine, dopamine, and serotonin, as well as changes in GABA and glutamate transmission.

Increased peripheral inflammatory signaling also translates into diminished neuroplasticity. All of these events compromise appropriate activity of circuitry that is involved in regulating mood, and therefore carry increased risk of major depressive disorder relapse.

What are some of the nutritional adaptations that one can make? They have to do both with quantity and quality of food. Speaking about quantity of food, we know that there is genetic link between major depressive disorder and risk for obesity. These 2 conditions, based on large, genomewide association studies, share anywhere between 15 to 20 common risk genes. There is a genetic setup, and some individualsnot all individuals suffering from depression, but some individuals suffering from depressionactually have different response to food than typical individuals.

How is this different? Based on imaging studies, it has been demonstrated that their reward circuitry has overly intense response to calorierich foods. It is sometimes almost irresistible temptation.

It tends to be present more in individuals who suffer from socalled atypical depression, where it is also associated with, in addition to increased appetite and food intake, it is associated with decreased energy and psychomotor retardation.

These individuals tend to have altered signaling between adipose tissue and the brain. If we have accumulated too much adipose tissue, it will start releasing typically leptin and adiponectin.

Individuals who have atypical depression have been demonstrated to have elevated levels of leptin, but decreased leptin receptor sensitivity. Meaning that their brain is not receiving the message that they have overabundance of calories stored.

On the other hand, adiponectin is an intermediary compound involved in regulation between adiposityso accumulation of fat tissueinflammatory signaling and sensitivity of insulin receptors.

In other words, patients who have depression on average will have decreased levels of adiponectin, meaning that they are at a greater risk of developing metabolic disorders. Presence of adiposity does not signal to their brain and does not make adjustment in sensitivity of insulin receptors.

All of this can be problematic as increase in appetite and adiposity increase the risk of having depressive episode. Viceversa, having depression increases the risk of obesity.

What can we do in terms of our dietary recommendations? A couple of things. One is limit the amount of dietary intake to balance out caloric requirements and exercise levels. The concern is if the BMI continues to grow, increased BMI has also been associated with decreased response to antidepressants. It becomes a vicious cycle.

Are there some specific diets that can be helpful in these circumstances? Definitely so. Studies have shown that modified Mediterranean diet, socalled antiinflammatory diet, may be of benefit in individuals who suffer from major depressive disorder.

What are some of the main points of this modified Mediterranean diet? The emphasis is on fresh vegetables, especially green leafy vegetables and legume, as well as fresh fruit, especially berries, which seem to have greater antioxidant content.

Furthermore, ingesting more nuts, seeds, and wholegrain cereal seems to be beneficial. In terms of protein, fish is definitely preferred. It appears that poultry and white meats may be relatively neutral. Moderate consumption of coffee and tea; alcohol no more than one glass of wine a day.

It is suggested that cooking with olive oil would be preferential. What do these individuals need to avoid? They need to avoid red, processed meat, fast food, fried food, sweetened beverages, simple sugars, and excessive alcohol intake.

What might be some of the payoff, some of the benefits from this modified Mediterranean diet? Modified Mediterranean diet is associated with decreased risk, not only of variety of chronic mental health problems, but also medical problems.

This is a huge bonus, because having chronic medical illness, along with stress, is one of the major precipitants of future depressive episodes. If one adheres to Mediterranean diet, one will have reduction in obesity. One will have reduction in inflammatory signaling. There will be improvement in cognition. In addition to that, imaging studies have found that there is an increase in total brain volume. This applies both to gray and white matter, as well as improved brain connectivity.

In other words, circuitry that is involved in regulation of stress response and mood is likely to function better if one has proper diet. Are there any indicators in the studies that support this? Indeed, patients who adhere more to this modified Mediterranean diet have reported greater life satisfaction, have higher wellness scores and happiness scores.

Indeed, what we eat does influence our mood to a significant degree. There is a specific scenario related to major depressive disorder when it comes to gutbrain signaling. Namely, a number of patients who suffer from major depressive disorder also has something that is termed gut dysbiosis.

This refers to altered composition of gut flora. Altered composition of gut flora has significant ramifications. Not only is the gut the greatest immune organ and endocrineso about 70 to 80 percent of immune cells reside in the gutit is a major source of serotonin, dopamine.

Anywhere between 80 and 90 percent of serotonin is synthesized in the gut. About 50 percent of dopamine is synthesized in the gut. Gut also has a significant role in producing glutamate and GABA.

If gutbrain axis is not functioning very well, it may very well have impact on neurotransmission in the brain. You have probably heard reference to leaky gut. Leaky gut allows exposure to various antigens and increased inflammatory signaling.

This increased inflammatory signaling does come to the brain. We have already mentioned that there is relatively constant relationship between peripheral and central inflammation, whereby central inflammation may cause perturbation in neurotransmission, in neuroplasticity, and the function of the brain circuitry involved in mood regulation.

Can anything be done to correct this? Yes, there is evidence that probiotic usewhen I say probiotic, these are live microorganisms that are ingestedthey can help with mood. What are some of these bacteria that can be obtained in health food stores in various probiotic preparations?

Typically, they include lactobacillus and bifidobacter. A typical amount would be two billion cultureforming units per gram. Use of these probiotics in controlled studies has been associated with reduction in depression scores compared to controls and placebotreated individuals.

A more recent development, I'm talking about research conducted in the last couple of years, indicates that symbiotics may be even better. What are symbiotics? Those are pro[biotics] and prebiotics combined. A combination of pro[biotics] and prebiotics may have been even more effective in improving depressive symptomatology as well as decreasing inflammatory signaling and promoting neuroplasticity.

What are some of these prebiotics, and what is the relevance of prebiotics? Again, probiotics are live cultures. Prebiotic is nutrition for these live cultures. They include nondigestible carbohydrates. They can be found in various sources of dietary fiber, such as onion, garlic, apple, bananas, artichokes, asparagus. All of this will support healthy gut flora.

In addition to pre[biotic] and probiotic, are there any other kind of nutrition supplements that can be helpful in depression? I must preface this by saying that data and evidence is uneven when it comes to use of some of these micronutrients.

Be it as it may, there's pretty solid proof that vitamin B complex, including folate and Lmethylfolate, may be helpful in depressed individuals, especially in situations where there is higher bodymass index, higher inflammation, or higher oxidative stress.

SadenosylLmethionine, or SAM, also has some evidence supporting its efficacy, as does Nacetylcysteine, often referred to as NAC. AcetylLcarnitine has some interesting research that has been conducted recently indicating that it may help with metabolic status and mood in individuals who have propensity towards depression. There are also control studies supporting the use of saffron and curcumin in individuals suffering from major depressive disorder.

Especially in COVID19 pandemic times, individuals don't leave their home a whole lot, and therefore have less exposure to sun. There is some indication that decreased vitamin D levels may be supportive of developing depressive symptomatology. Unfortunately, there is much less evidence suggesting that correction of vitamin D is helpful with depression. Nevertheless, it's a good idea to at least have normal, healthy levels.

In addition to that, there is some evidence that some of the microminerals may be helpful. I'm speaking about calcium, zinc, magnesium, and selenium.

Particularly, if the levels of these microelements are decreased, supplementation may be useful. Finally, there is some limited support that DHEA (dehydroepiandrosterone) may also be supportive of good mood.

In summary, COVID times have created great disturbance and distress in our patients' lives. Indirect impact of stress leads to disturbance in HPA axis, autonomic regulation, and inflammatory tone, which can act as precipitant to depressive episodes.

Having correct nutrition, adhering to modified Mediterranean diet, having greater intake of pre[biotics] and probiotics, as well as some of these nutraceuticals may help ward off the risk of major depressive episodes in these circumstances.

With that, I would like to thank you on your kind participation in this program. I hope that some of this information will be of use to you and your patients, and I wish you to stay healthy and well. Thank you.

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BARTOW, Fla., June 24, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --A new population based study1 published in Frontiers in Nutrition reports that the consumption of 100% orange juice was associated with multiple dietary and health benefits for children and adults. Orange juice consumers had higher quality diets, higher intakes of key nutrients, including bioactive flavonoids, and lower intake of added sugars. There were no negative effects on body weight.

Dietary data for almost 16,000 children and adults (>2 years of age) came from the nationally representative 2013-2016 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES). The study was conducted by researchers at the University of Washington and Albert Einstein College of Medicine and was funded by the Florida Department of Citrus.

Orange juice consumers had diets with significantly higher amounts of vitamin C, potassium, calcium, and vitamin D (adults), when compared to non-consumers. No difference in dietary fiber intakes was observed, suggesting that 100% orange juice did not displace any fiber from the diet. Notably, orange juice consumers had diets with significantly less added sugars when compared to non-consumers.

Focusing on the intakes of bioactive compounds from plants, the study found that orange juice consumers had significantly higher intakes of flavanones and total flavonoids (children), as compared to non-consumers. The flavanone, hesperidin, is provided in the diet almost exclusively by oranges and orange juice. Hesperidin may have antioxidant properties and help promote cardiovascular and brain health.2,3,4 For children, 100% orange juice may be especially important as a key source of healthful bioactives since their diets do not typically include fermented black tea, the principal source of flavonoids in the American diet.

Orange juice provides key nutrients, contributes to total fruit intake and may also serve as a marker of a healthier diet overall. For both children and adults, 100% orange juice consumers had higher-quality diets, measured using the USDA Healthy Eating Index 2015, which also tracks the consumption of grains, fruit, and vegetables, and the Nutrient Rich Food Index..

Importantly, there were no differences in BMI z-scores or waist circumference between children who consumed 100% orange juice and those who did not. For adults, orange juice consumers had significantly lower BMI and waist circumference. These results are consistent with the preponderance of research showing no negative effects of 100% fruit juice or orange juice consumption on body weight.5,6,7

"National data support the inclusion of 100% orange juice as part of an overall healthy diet for both children and adults. We show that orange juice consumption was associated with better diets, less added sugar, and did not affect body weight" said Dr. Adam Drewnowski, Professor of Epidemiology at the University of Washington and principal investigator on this study.

Just one-in-ten Americans meet their daily fruit intake as recommended by the Dietary Guidelines, missing out on important nutrients.8,9 A glass of 100% orange juice can help close that gap in a convenient, quick, and satisfying way without contributing to overweight or obesity when consumed as part of a healthy and calorie-appropriate diet. This study is cross-sectional in nature and, therefore, can only show associations and not cause and effect.

About the Florida Department of Citrus

The Florida Department of Citrus is an executive agency of Florida government charged with the marketing, research and regulation of the Florida citrus industry. Its activities are funded by a tax paid by growers on each box of citrus that moves through commercial channels. The industry employs more than 37,000 people, provides an annual economic impact of $6.5 billion to the state, and contributes hundreds of millions of dollars in tax revenues that help support Florida's schools, roads and health care services. For more information about the Florida Department of Citrus, please visit FloridaCitrus.org.

1Maillot et al. Front Nutr. 2020; published online May 13. 2Rangel-Huerta et al. J Nutr. 2015;145(8):1808-1816.3Morand et al. Am J Clin Nutr. 2011;93:7380. 4Kean et al. Am J Clin Nutr. 2015;101(3):506-514.5 Auerbach et al. Pediatrics. 2017;139(4): e20162454.6 Crowe-White et al. Crit Rev Food Sci Nutr. 2016;56(5):871-884.7Sakaki et al. Nutrients. 2019;11(11):2687.8USDA/DHHS. 2015-2020 Dietary Guidelines for Americans. 9CDC. Disparities in State-Specific Adult Fruit and Vegetable Consumption. 2015.

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5 magical herbs and spices to add to your monsoon diet to boost your immune system  |  Photo Credit: iStock Images

New Delhi: Monsoon, one of the most loved season, is here! It brings the much-awaited relief from the scorching summer heat. But the season also comes with a lot of risks due to the humidity and the wet atmosphere, increasing your chances of falling ill. Hence, its important to make healthier lifestyle choices such as eating a well-balanced diet that includes plenty of immunity-boosting foods.

Adding foods that support the immune system to your diet can help you ward off common infections like cold and cough, influenza, gastritis, hepatitis, malaria, dengue, leptospirosis, typhoid, etc. As the humidity goes up, microbial growth also increases and so does the risk of infections- most of these infections are food and water-borne. Since children and the elderly have a weaker immune system their susceptibility to these infections also increases. But good nutrition can strengthen immunity, help you stay healthy. Fortunately, there are many herbs and spices that add flavour to your food can also help support your immunity.

Here are some herbs and spices listed by Minal Shah, senior Nutrition Therapist, Fortis Hospital, Mulund, Mumbai, that may help boost your immunity as they contain powerful antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties.

Turmeric:Turmeric has curcumin that has antioxidant, antimicrobial effect that inhibits microbial growth like helicobacter pylori (H Pylori), methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aAureus (MRSA), etc - which prevents gastric ulcers, improves immune response, and anti-malarial activity among other protective and preventive functions. Indian food traditionally has turmeric in the food preparation but consumption of these food items will be variable especially for children and elderly members for various reasons.

Tip: A teaspoon of turmeric as turmeric milk/latte, turmeric with honey or in hot water would be a good add on for children and elderly members of the family, especially during monsoon.

Ginger:Ginger helps combat chills, fever, eliminates congestion and has anti-viral properties. It has anti-inflammatory, anti-biotic and antioxidant effects. Ginger tea can also help ease throat pain.

Tip: Ginger in crushed or extract form can be added to honey and given to children. It can be added to soups or in tea for the elderly.

Garlic:Garlic has antimicrobial and antifungal properties, it is an effective immune-stimulant.

Tip: It can be added to vegetable preparation, gravies, chutneys, soups, etc.

Pepper:Pepper helps provide relief from sinusitis and nasal congestion. It has an expectorant property that helps break up the mucus and phlegm depositions in the respiratory tract. Pepper also has antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties.

Tip: It is added for treating cold and cough. Pepper can be easily added to soups, rasam, pasta, khichdi, or use plain pepper powder with honey as a tonic.

Lemongrass:Lemongrass oil may help boost the immune system with its antioxidant properties. The herb has also been referred to as fever grass for its use in treating fevers and symptoms of a cold. It is useful in treating infections of the stomach, intestines, urinary tract and wounds due to its antibacterial and antimicrobial properties.

Tip: It can be made as a simple concoction with any other ingredients or added to tea.

Additionally, a very important point to consider is hydration - that is ensuring the consumption of adequate liquids or water, as a preventive and treatment measure of most of the monsoon related diseases.

Disclaimer: Tips and suggestions mentioned in the article are for general information purpose only and should not be construed as professional medical advice. Always consult your doctor or a dietician before starting any fitness programme or making any changes to your diet.

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Potbelly, spare tyre, middle-aged spread, alcohol belly or the unsightly paunch however you may refer to it, belly fat is not onlyannoying, it can beharmful to ones health.When it comes to getting rid of visceral fat, one diet that has proven effective is intermittent fasting.How does it work?

Intermittent fasting has gained a lot of popularity over the years and is a popular way for some to lose weight, belly fat and visceral fat.

Its a relatively easy pattern of eating which involves cycling between periods of eating and fasting.

Unlike dieting, intermittent fasting does not restrict any foods.

It simply focuses on when a person should eat them.

By following an intermittent way of eating, a person will eat fewer meals and, in turn, fewer calories.

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With intermittent fasting, eating fewer meals can lead to an automatic reduction in calorie intake.

Additionally, intermittent fasting changes a persons hormone levels which facilitates weight loss.

As these changes in hormones take place, short-term fasting can help increase a persons metabolic rate by as much as 3.6 to 14 percent.

By helping a person eat less and burn more calories, intermittent fasting causes weight loss by changing both sides of the calorie equation and could help a person lose their visceral fat.

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In a study with the US National Library of Medicine National Institutes of Health, intermittent fasting and how it could help with weight loss was investigated.

The study noted: Intermittent fasting facilitates weight loss and improves coronary heart disease risk indicators.

This study examined the effects of intermittent fasting plus cardiovascular risks on body weight, body composition and cardiovascular heart disease risk.

The study involved obese woman and found at the end of the study, those who followed the intermittent fasting diet had a decrease in body weight, decrease in fat mass and visceral fat was reduced.

In another study with Science Direct, intermittent fasting vs daily calorie restriction was investigated.

The study noted: Recent findings suggest that intermittent fasting is effective for weight loss and cardio protection.

The goal of this review was to compare the effects of intermittent fasting on body weight, fasting glucose, fasting insulin and insulin sensitivity in overweight and obese adults.

The study found that an intermittent fasting style helped reduce visceral fat by four to seven percent over a period of six to 24 weeks.

When a person follows a diet which involves fasting it helps them to lose weight as they are consuming fewer calories.

Short-term fasting leads to several changes in the body which help burn fat.

Other changes include reducing insulin, increasing the growth hormone, enhancing epinephrine signalling and boosting metabolism.

Numerous studies indicate that intermittent fasting can help a person to lose weight and reduce their waist circumference, indicating a large loss of the harmful belly fat in the abdominal cavity, strongly linked to chronic disease.

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My name is Bella Decembre (@bellagawjas_), and Im 29 years old. I live in Orlando, Florida, and Im a plant-based influencer building out creative recipes and helping others on their plant-based journey after losing 75 pounds with my plant-based life.

In early 2019, I had reached my heaviest weight of 220 pounds at 28 years old. I had also recently divorced my then-husband after six years together. While dealing with so much personal stuff going on in my life, I didnt even realize how much weight I put on. I knew I needed to make changes in my life to move forward in a healthy way.

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There was an inner healing that I knew needed to take place; I needed to mend myself from the inside out. So I got serious about my healthy living journey, and I sought out to change the trajectory of my life. My children were watching me as their role model, and I wanted things to be different.

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I chose my eating plan after doing *a lot* of research on plant-based diets. I first started off eating vegan because I wasnt fully aware of what veganism was. But after even more research, watching documentaries, and being inspired by Dr. Sebi and Nipsey Hussle, I started my journey on a plant-based diet. A vegan diet restricts you from eating all animal products. On a plant-based diet, most people avoid eating meat, but you're not restricted from eating meat. Plant-based diets focus on eating mostly food that comes from plants.

Removing meat and dairy made a huge difference for me. I saw instant results in every area of my life: my motivation, my skin, and, of course, weight loss. Being plant-based became my lifestyle. I took the plant-based journey seriously and truly became dedicated to replacing my meat with more favorable protein options.

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For exercise, I just keep it simple. I love to go on walks. I go on longer ones once or twice a week, but my job and schedule keep me really busy and active.

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While I knew I wanted to lose weight, I also knew that healing myself on the inside was a priority. When you start a weight loss journey, you may think that once youve lost the weight, and thats it. However, its notyou have to transition from a thinking of weight loss as just a milestone to thinking of it as a lifestyle.

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I accomplished this new mindset in part by sharing my journey with others. Doing so helped to show me that I wasnt alone. I also didnt let a so-called "bad" meal turn into a stretch of bad days.

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Keto Diet Vs. Paleo Diet: Keto and Paleo diet are two of the most popular diets in the world. Read on to know the differences and benefits of these diets.

To maintain a healthy weight and keep health diseases at bay, we often resort to diets. There is no shortage of diets out there and it is difficult to keep track. While eating a healthy diet is an essential part of being fit, but you should be careful with what kind of diet you should incorporate in your life. Keto diet and Paleo diet are two of the most popular diets today.

Many people follow these diets to lose weight and improve overall health. But how healthy are they? They might seem similar but they are extremely different. The main difference is that the calories in paleocome from proteins, whereas in Keto, they come from fat. Today, we look at how the two diets are different from each other.

Ketogenic or Keto diet is one of the most popular dietsamong those trying tolose weight. Keto diet is about eating healthy fats, protein and minimal carbohydrates. The body uses carbohydrates as a fuel for energy and when it doesnt get enough carbs, it starts using up the fat for energy. This is the purpose of the keto diet.

Paleo Diet is based on the idea of what our ancestors would have consumed in the Paleolithic age. It focuses on the elimination of foods that requires a lot of farming like legumes, grains, dairy products and processed sugar. Basically, a strong emphasis on meat, fruits and vegetables rich in protein and fibre.

1. While following the paleo diet, you need to indulge in some exercise and mindfulness. Keto, on the other hand, doesnt require lifestyle changes other than includingcarbs, protein and fat in your diet.

2. Paleo does not eliminate foods in carbs, while keto does. Paleo allows for whole-food sources of carbs, given it falls within the parameters of the diet. Keto, on the contrary, restricts all sources of carbohydrates.

3. With paleo, you are not allowed to eat any dairy products or soy. However, keto encourages eating high-fat dairy foods and soy.

4. A paleo diet might include grilled chicken, vegetables, avocado or some form of carbs. Keto, on the other hand, limits all carbs and allow you to eat less number of fruits and vegetables. Basically, there is more flexibility of food choices with paleo diet.

5. Paleo diet is rich in protein and fibre but lacking in calcium, and vitamin D. Keto is extremely low in carbs, which often leads to Keto flu, which causes nausea, fatigue and muscle cramping. Each diet has certain side effects.

6. When it comes to weight loss, keto diet is designed to help you to lose weight. But the results may not last long. Wherss.eas, there is not enough evidence that paleo helps with weight loss.

Paleo and keto diets, both are healthy depending on how they are incorporated. However, the paleo diet is easier to follow than the keto diet as you have more food options with the former. Paleo also encourages exercise and mindfulness, which makes it more of a lifestyle than a diet.

However, research is still going on regarding the safety and effectiveness of these diets.

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An estimated one in 10 Americans will suffer from a kidney stone at some point, according to the National Kidney Foundation. Kidney stones can be very painful, but if you do wind up with one, you may be able to manage it with at-home remedies. Here are some prevention pointers as well as some information about how to treat kidney stones at home on your own.

Your kidneys function to filter out waste material and excess fluid in your urine. A kidney stone forms when certain chemical waste matter builds up and there isnt enough fluid to filter it out properly. When this happens, the chemicals crystalize and eventually form a stone that can continue to get larger unless its passed out of the body through urine. Very small stones (about the size of a grain of salt) may be passed without difficulty, but larger stones (pebble-sized) can cause significant pain as they move through the narrow vessels where urine flows out of the kidneys. If a kidney stone becomes too large, it can lead to a blockage of these vessels and prevent urine from flowing.

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While some people hardly notice tiny stones, a larger kidney stone may induce excruciating pain in your back, side or the lower part of your belly. Some people experience fluctuating pain thats sharp at one moment and tolerable the next. Other symptoms include burning when you urinate and irregular urine color (red, pink or brown) or odor. Nausea, vomiting and fever can also be signs of a kidney stone.

If you think you may have a kidney stone, its a good idea to see a doctor right away. Your doctor may want to run blood, urine and imaging tests to detect a kidney stone and rule out other possible causes of your pain. You may also be asked to collect stones that you pass in order for them to be analyzed. This process helps your doctor pinpoint the type of stones that you have, which can not only help inform your treatment but also your plan to prevent future stones.

If you're experiencing pain, you'll want to know how to pass kidney stones fast. Larger stones are likely to need medical treatment. They either need to be broken down so theyre small enough to pass through your urinary tract or be surgically removed. Smaller stones, however, can be passed without such interventions. If your doctor suggests at-home treatment for kidney stones, the best thing to do is drink plenty of water. Drinking extra fluid will help prevent the stone from growing larger and becoming more troublesome. Itll also help signal your body to urinate, so the stone can pass through your urine. Since kidney stones cause pain, you can also try an over-the-counter pain reliever, such as ibuprofen or acetaminophen. (Just be sure to use these medications as directed.)

Certain kidney stone prevention recommendations are targeted to the type of kidney stone youve had, but there are general diet and lifestyle habits that can reduce the overall risk.

Since staying hydrated is a top treatment and prevention strategy, consider these tips to help you increase your water intake.

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