Gallstone is a very common problem. It is a tiny, pebble-like structure made up of fats, proteins and minerals in your body. Too much cholesterol in the bile is a major reason for developing a gallstone. The gallbladder in your body is an organ situated right beneath the liver and its primary function is to…
Digestion is the process of breaking down your food into smaller and finer components until they can be absorbed and assimilated in the body. The human digestive system consists of gastrointestinal tracts and its accessory organs such as the tongue, salivary glands, liver, pancreas, gallbladder, spleen, stomach, etc. The Gastrointestinal tract is one of the…
Toxins can be defined as any kind of poison which can have its origin in plants or animals or even microorganisms which acts as an antigen in the body. We are being exposed to a number of chemicals every single day. Starting from our food supply, cosmetics that we use and even the air we…
Laxatives, purgatives or aperients drugs are all substances that loosen stools and increase bowel movements. Many people use them to lose weight, as they are capable of speeding up the movement of the digested food through the digestive tract, hence preventing absorption of calories. Well, they might work but their overuse or continuous use can…
A complicated mesh of fluid-filled nodes, glands, vessels and organs, the lymphatic system touches every single part of your body. It is one of the most important system of the human body. The primary function of this entire system is to cleanse toxins present in your body and provide protection against harmful invaders. It takes…
If you too are wondering how you can get rid of sugar addiction, you are not alone! Consuming too much sugar leads to impaired glucose function giving rise to different types of health problems like diabetes, high blood pressure, obesity and inflammation. These problems are dangerous and can have serious consequences. More than 9 percent…
The lymph system is the body’s largest circulatory system and it works in coordination with the circulatory system to contribute to a healthy flow of fluid throughout the body. The lymphatic system is a nutrient delivery system and a detox system for the body as well as the immune system’s home. It drains wastage from…
Whenever we hear the word ‘detox’ or ‘cleanse’, a variety of thoughts come to our mind. You might think about unpleasant symptoms, herbal juices or starving. However, it is important to clear common misconceptions about detoxification and understand what it is and why it is important to give the body a break from time to…
Activated charcoal has become all the rage among health and beauty bloggers these days. You’ve probably already heard about it or come across it indirectly on your way to the local drugstore. Charcoal face masks, charcoal toothpastes, charcoal powdered supplements, they’re practically everywhere. Though the trend for activated charcoal has definitely seen a bit of…
You’ve probably heard the phrase, “I’m a night owl” thrown about by your peers who look especially zombie-like in the mornings when coming in, dragging their legs behind them with circles under their eyes. Maybe that’s exactly how you start off your day: tired and waiting to go back to bed. Or maybe you’re of…
