Lower back pain, also known as low back pain, is one of the main reasons for visiting the attending physician They are caused by poor posture, sudden movement or osteoarthritis, and affect 75 to 80% of people at least once in their lives. Fortunately, there are quick and easy methods to relieve these pains. Here…
Garlic contains many compounds, so far more than 2000 having been identified. The most active molecules on health are sulfur compounds, also responsible for its characteristic odor. Allicin is the most studied (part of the S-alk(en)ylcysteine sulfoxide family and derived from cysteine). When garlic is damaged, it releases a particular enzyme – allinase – that…
Ultra-processed foods make up more than a third of our energy intake. However, they are harmful to our health when consumed in too large quantities or too regularly. What are the risks and how to avoid them? “This concept, which dates back to 2009, comes from the Brazilian NOVA classification, which divides foods into four…
If you’ve been in bed for 20 mins but can’t get to sleep, it’s time to get out of bed! Do something relaxing with little to low light. Go back to bed after 30 minutes or so (or sooner if you start feeling sleepy). Avoid checking your phone. Use relaxation techniques: instead of focusing on…
One of nature’s greatest gifts, with countless health benefits is nuts. These are small fruits with great properties, as they provide vitamins and minerals necessary for a healthy body, but also beneficial fatty acids. The most common nuts include: Almonds Nuts Hazelnuts Cashew Peanuts Nutrition facts and benefits Just 30 grams of mixed nuts offer:…
Eggs are quite misunderstood due to the cholesterol they contain. But if your doctor has not restricted them due to a health problem with high cholesterol, then there are reasons to consume two eggs a day. After all, even with these two eggs you remain within the safe daily limits of cholesterol intake. Let’s look…
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