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The Truth About Steroids Your 101 Guide To Managing Its Side Effects

The Truth About Steroids: Your 101 Guide To Managing Its Side Effects

What comes to mind when we say steroids? Are you visualizing muscular bodybuilders and athletes taking pills or injecting anabolic steroids to build muscles and enhance performance? These are not the steroids we are talking about.   What you read next is for people who are administered steroids by their doctors for medical conditions, whether it...

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Weak Bones? Calcium Alone Won’t Cut It!

When it comes to bone health, most people are quick to think of calcium as the ultimate solution. While calcium is essential for strong bones, relying solely on calcium supplements won’t cut it—especially if you’re dealing with bone loss, osteoporosis, osteopenia, or frequent fractures without major trauma. In fact, India and the USA, two...

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Osteoblasts! Find Out What They Are and Why You Need Them

Have you heard about osteoblasts? No? Well, before we dive straight into the topic, here are some observations that I need to share with you to build context. I have many patients between the ages of 20 to 40, who complain of painful and weakened bones. Upon further checking, we are increasingly meeting people in...

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20 Reasons To Eat Hummus Today: Health Benefits, Innovative Recipes, and More

I grew up in Goa, surrounded by many Lebanese and Israeli friends who I shared meals with. They would have hummus for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Super fit, what struck me, particularly about their features was their quality skin and hair. When asked, they would say that their mothers, grandmothers, and great-grandmothers told them,...

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A Magical Seed For High BP, Blood Sugar, Thyroid, Menopause, Arthritis, and More

From mouthwatering tilgul ladoos to chikkis, salad dressings, and even the tahini paste in hummus, this powerful seed has been used by civilizations, cultures, and geographies. From the Middle East to South America, North America, the Far East, and Asia - they make an appearance in several main and side dishes alike. These seeds...

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Want Glowing Skin and Lustrous Hair? THIS Mineral Is Important

Did you know sulfur is the third most abundant mineral element in the human body after calcium and phosphorus? From glowing skin, lustrous hair, and healthy fingernails to DNA repair - sulfur plays a crucial role in your body. And while you may read about it in scientific journals and your textbooks in school,...

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10 Benefits of Raw Potato Juice You Need to Check Out Now

Potatoes, aloo, batata - many names, but one emotion. Pure love. Who does not love potatoes? From sabzis, curries, and dum biryanis to snacks, mashes, and even salads, the humble potato is loved and adored by people around India and the globe in its various forms. But today, we want to draw your attention...

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A Cup of Tea for Better Bone, Gut, Brain, and Heart Health

In our research in cancer, immunology, inflammatory and lifestyle diseases, we constantly learn how the simplest foods (that have existed for decades) benefit our health. Today we want to speak to you about one such beverage. This simple beverage improves your bone density, cognitive function, and gut health and lowers inflammation at a deep cellular...

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The Super Benefits of Sattu: The Poor Man’s Protein

This superfood that has existed in our country for decades. A cooling agent that naturally brings down your body temperature, Sattu is also a pure protein source and rich in fiber, calcium, iron, manganese, and magnesium. It is nothing but roasted and ground Bengal gram or chana dal flour. Have you tried sattu? Photo Credits: Unsplash A...

All in one protein bars. Balance of indulgence and nutrition.

All in one protein bars. Balance of indulgence and nutrition. Homemade Protein Energy Bars are delicious, healthier, and most importantly cheaper and easier to make than almost all of the ones you can buy in from the stores. High speed blender or food processor 1 cup dates pitted400 gm chickpeas (presoaked and dried)1/2 cup almond...