What is Visual Gastric Band Therapy?

For those of you who are obese and want to slim down, here is a good news! You would have heard about the adjustable gastric band commonly made of inflatable silicon which is placed around the top portion of the stomach through laparoscopic surgery.   Health pop reports about a new study in which, patients … Read more

Health Effects of Vegetarian Diet

The practice of eating plant based diet without dairy products, eggs and meat is called vegetarianism. Vegetarianism can be followed for different reasons, it can be due to religious beliefs, animal rights and other factors including health, political, environmental, cultural and economic values. There are differences within the practice of following a vegetarian diet. Ovo … Read more

Role of Carbohydrates in Promoting Health

I read in an article that Spelt an ancient grain provides more fiber than whole wheat bread and it is wonderfully nutritious. So what role does carbohydrates play in promoting health? First, let us move up the ladder from the basics. Carbohydrates supply energy to the body to perform physical activity and for proper functioning … Read more

Health Hazards of Energy Drinks

Recently the UAE health authorities have issued a ban stating that the kids and pregnant women should not consume energy drinks. Until then, I was blissfully unaware about the existence of energy drinks and the harm it causes to the body. After a small research this is what I found out. According to its manufacturers … Read more

How to Cope up With Acne?

Acne is a skin condition caused by the changes in sebaceous glands. This includes  white heads, black heads, and red inflammation of the skin as a result of infection. According to Wikipedia, the oil from the sebaceous glands combine with the dead skin cells and blocks the pores. Oil builds up under the pores and … Read more

Role of Proteins in Promoting Health

Proteins are essential nutrients required by the body for growth, maintenance and repair. They can be said as the building blocks of the body. The proteins are found all over the body. The proteins are broken down into amino acids by the process of digestion. There are 22 amino-acids which can be grouped as essential … Read more