Dryness of skin is characterized by a rough, patchy and scaly texture of the skin. Dry skin also gets cracked very easily and causes itch and irritation. Dryness relates to the absence of water or moisture and when a skin becomes dry, it loses its elasticity and flexibility. The skin present on face, back of…
Foods not only provide energy and nourishment but can also provide protection against harmful effects of pathogens and reactive oxygen species. Especially the foods which contain antioxidants like Zinc are very important for making our immune system strong. In case, a person is not able to cover up the required amount of Zinc from foods,…
Anything that our body is to obtain from an external source; from diet or dietary supplements, is essential for our body. Several nutrients including vitamins, fall in this category. However, a balanced diet that includes appropriate portions from all food groups is enough to fulfill the requirement for the most of the vitamins, but in…
Have you ever wondered why your mom always told you to leave the gadgets and spend some time outside in the open air and under the sun? One of the main reasons is getting the “sunshine vitamin,” also known as vitamin D, which plays a crucial role in bone and joint health. In this blog…
Do you want to get Collagen, Vitamin C, & Biotin, the three must-take nutrients in a single go? This is not impossible! The rapidly emerging beauty and health industry has made it easy for us to experience the things in the light that we dream of in the darkness. The dream of looking beautiful from…
Are you looking for ways to boost your intake of vitamin E and reap its incredible health benefits? Don’t switch away from this post. We have compiled a list of the 15 best sources of this powerful antioxidant, which is essential for maintaining healthy skin, eyes, and immune system. Vitamin E is an important antioxidant…
Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin that absorbs better in the presence of fats. The most recent nutritional survey report NNS-2018 of Pakistan has revealed that vitamin D deficiency has increased instead of decreasing among all the age groups as compared to the previous survey, NNS-2011. It has increased from 66.8% to 79.7% and 40%…
Vitamin D-A Hormone as well as Vitamin: Vitamin D is an amazing nutrient and the specialty of this nutrient is that it acts as both; a vitamin and a hormone. The reason why vitamin D is called a hormone is that our body makes it on its own after getting exposure to sunlight. Another reason,…
The rise in the manufacturing of vitamin A & D fortified products is a clear statement that people are in dire need of these two vitamins. Especially for kids, these two vitamins are of great importance as both of these nutrients benefit the immune system, and this is what the growing kids need. To ensure…
Osteoporosis is a bone disease that occurs when bone mineral density and bone mass decrease. Bone tissues that break down, are constantly remolded and rebuilt on regular basis in our body. Bone remodeling is a natural process of replacing old bone tissue with the new one. Osteoporosis begins when this equation gets disturbed, and the…
Unleash the Power of Green and Revitalize Your Body with a Green Tea Detox—Sip Your Way to a Purified Mind and Body! Green tea is widely known for its numerous health benefits, but did you know it also has the power to detoxify your body? Yes, that’s right! Drinking green tea can help purify your…
Are you tired of feeling weak and frail? Looking for ways to improve your bone and muscle health? Well, look no further than your food plate! What you eat plays a crucial role in keeping your bones and muscles strong and healthy. In this blog, we will focus on three key nutrients—calcium, vitamin D, and…
What does osteoporosis mean? A condition when bones become too soft to bear bodyweight and start breaking easily is termed osteoporosis. In other words, bones are filled with different minerals and when these minerals start leaking out, creating pores in bones, and making the bones soft or weak enough to break easily, is the condition…
You might already know that calcium is good for your bone health and helps in reducing the risk of osteoporosis. This essential nutrient is a building block of your bones and helps maintain bone strength throughout your life span. But calcium can only reach its full bone-building potential if you have enough vitamin D inside…
According to International Diabetes Federation (IDF), in 2021, 33 million Pakistanis are diabetic which is an alarming number. The dramatically increasing unhealthy lifestyle adaptations are among the leading causes. Doing regular exercise, eating fiber-rich foods, and avoiding fried & sugary foods are the basic lifestyle modifications that are indeed very helpful in managing diabetes. But,…
