Good versus bad cholesterol
Dietary fats contain about 150 gm of fat mainly in form of Triglycerides, phospholipids, Cholesterol. About 5 gm of the fat is removed from faeces daily. In blood, lipids always exist in combination with proteins and such a combination is called as Lipoproteins (Lipid + Proteins). Lipids are easily stored in the body. They serve as a source of fuel and are an important constituent of the structure of cells. Cholesterol, triglycerides, phospholipids, free fatty acids are transported as lipoproteins in combination with proteins.
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Balanced diet for High Cholesterol
Diet rich in fatty foods, junk foods and oily foods are the major risk factors for high cholesterol levels. So a good control on diet will reduce the complications like diabetes, hypertension, stroke and coronary artery disease. Exercise with diet are the primary line of management with
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Is vaginal itch a persistent problem for you? Here's why you must see an Ob-gyn soon!
Vaginal itchiness is a common symptom and most times it is harmless. However persistent vaginal itches can represent an underlying health condition especially with other concomitant symptoms like foul odor, abnormal discharge, pain in lower abdomen, fever, redness, irritation, etc. Ask A Doctor if you need further consultation by gynecologist for vaginal itchiness. Women may feel embarrassed about this symptoms and hide it from their doctor. Hesitation can result in delay in treatment and may result in complications. Maybe it is time to tell your doctor about it. Here are 5 causes of vaginal itchiness that will require gynecologist consultation at the earliest.
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IS ITCHING RESULTING IN DARK SKIN?
Chronic inflammation often causes changes in skin color. This is not the starting problem, but rather the consequence of inflammation. Dermatologist will need to physically examine the rash to confirm the diagnosis. There are some possibilities, which are not exhaustive.
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Fungal Infections
Mycosis is a spectrum of infectious diseases caused by fungi. It is often chronic in nature and may affect skin (cutaneous), below skin (subcutaneous) or internal organs (systemic). Dandruff and tinea are some of the commonly occurring fungal infections.
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THE ARGUMENTS AROUND DIETARY SUPPLEMENTS
Dietary supplements include pharmaceutical products like vitamins, minerals, oils, extracts and gym supplements. Vitamins were first introduced in market in early twentieth century. Later on, other products were also introduced. Since then, these have been marketed to be a safe and effective resource. People usually have an easy access to these supplements at many pharmacies worldwide. Recent reports show that some of these supplements caused serious side effects and even death. In my opinion, dietary supplement should be marketed with adequate information to the user. These should be consumed only if needed.
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ALCOHOL AND FATTY LIVER DISEASE
Alcoholic liver disease is the liver injury that happens as a result of alcohol consumption above threshold limits. The chronic alcohol consumption of more than 4 beers or its equivalent will definitely hamper liver function over a period of time and may cause alcoholic liver disease, cirrhosis or other serious liver problems.
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Women and Diabetes
Management of diabetes type 1 during menstrual cycle
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COGNITIVE BEHAVIORAL THERAPY
CBT can help you to change how you think about yourself, world, people and situations
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