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Since medieval times leeches have been used in medicines to treat nervous system abnormalities, dental problems, skin diseases and several other infections. But currently they are mostly used in plastic surgeries and other microsurgery options. The reason behind this is leeches secret peptides and proteins that work to prevent blood clotting. This will help in blood flowing to wounds to help them heal. In current modern word leech therapy is gaining popularity as a revival due to its simple and inexpensive means of preventing complications. • Working of leech therapy. Originally, medicinal leeches have three jaws with tiny rows of teeth. These leeches peers are person's skin with their teeth and insert anticoagulant through their saliva. Then they are allowed to extract blood for 45 minutes at a time. Several health situations are there in which leech therapies are used. Cases in which leech therapies can be beneficial include. Diabetes, who have been diagnosed with heart disease, ...

Buttermilk is basically a fermented dairy product. It is one of the most common beverages in India. But modern buttermilk is cultured with beneficial bacteria and is quite different from a traditional Indian buttermilk. Although in modern world there is a decline in intake of buttermilk through people. But it’s most often used in baking and bakery products such as biscuits, muffins, quick breads and pancakes. Although its name buttermilk is somewhat misleading because it does not contain any amount of butter. Traditional Indian buttermilk is the liquid left over from whole milk that has been turned into butter. But most of the buttermilk available today consists of water, milk sugar lactose and some milk protein casein. So here we are mentioning the must to know health benefits of buttermilk. • Optimises digestion. The lactic acid present in buttermilk make its lactose content easier to digest. Most of the other dairy products do not digest easily just because of lactose present in the...

Figs are generally thumb size fruits that are filled with hundreds of tiny seeds. Although the only edible part is purple or green peel. Most of the time, the flesh of the fruit is pink and has a mild sweet taste. Several scientific studies have proved that figs and their leaves are just packed with several nutrients. They provide several health benefits such as healthy dilation, decrease in risk of heart diseases and manage blood sugar levels. 40 grams of fresh figs may contain about 30 calories. Most of them just come from carbohydrates and fibre. Micronutrient content include copper, magnesium, potassium, riboflavin, thiamine, vitamin B6, vitamin K. Now go through the below mentioned health benefits of using figs. • Figs promote digestive health. Since olden times fix have been used as a home remedy or alternative treatment for digestive problems. This fruit contains fibre which may help in promoting digestive health by softening and adding bulk to stools. During several animal stud...

Basically, quinoa and couscous are two small grain like foods. Most of the people who are health enthusiast often consume it as an alternative to rice and pasta. Just because of their similar appearance and applications many people just confuse between them. But taking them on grounds of nutrition, they are quite different from one another. • Couscous. It is basically a type of small beaded pasta which is made from steamed semolina. Originally, semolina is a flour that is made from drum wheat. It is one of the most common consumed any staple food in North Africa, Algeria and Tunisia. Going through the nutrient content of couscous. 100 grams serving of couscous will provide about 112 calories. These calories are further divided into 23.2 grams of carbohydrates, 1.4 grams of fibre, 3.8 grams of protein, and 0.16 grams of fat. Addition to these macronutrients, it also contained good reserves of selenium, magnesium, folate, and iron. • Quinoa. Meanwhile, quinoa is a seed of quinoa plant. T...

Canola oil is basically a vegetable based fat found in various foods. Several people and health enthusiast just cut canola oil out of their diets because of concerns over its health effect. Canola is an oil seed that is created through the plant cross breeding. This hybrid was first developed in Canada as an edible version of rapeseed plant. But the thing is, it contained different nutrients and its oil is safe for human consumption. Since the discovery of canola plant various new varieties of it are now available. But most of the canola crops are genetically modified varieties it improves the oil quality from its extracts. Canola is often claimed as the one of the healthiest oil because of its low level of saturated fats. It has only 7% of saturated fat content. While 64% and 28% of monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats. People who specially follow plant based diets depend on sources of ALA to boost levels of omega-3 fatty acids in their body. For this canola oil can surely help th...

It is a scientific fact with several concrete evidences that physical activity boosts the energy level. The main reason behind this is exercise increases your heart and blood flow rate. But it’s quite possible that after having an intense workout session, you may feel tired. Because physical activity requires a lot of energy and stamina. If you are one of them who feel tired after workout and have a quick nap. Then this article is surely for you and have a check on pros and cons of post workout naps. • Is it really normal to have a post workout nap ? Although it’s common to feel sleepy after exercise and it’s not a situation of so much concern because it’s normal to feel tired after physical exerting yourself. The post workout energy levels and abilities may differ from person to person. The energy requirements and sustainability after exercise depends on several factors. Some of them include your fitness level, hydration levels, type of exercise, intensity and duration, any medical co...

PQQ supplements are catching attention of lots of health enthusiasts or around the world. Pyrroloquiniline Quinone is the full scientific name of this substance. These supplements are claimed to increase energy levels, mental focus and sexual power in human body. PQQ, commonly also known as methoxatin , is basically a vitamin like compound. It naturally exist in soil and variety of foods such as spinach, kiwi, soy beans and human breast milk. Although there are several claims of health benefits, but till now all the functions PQQ have on human body are undetermined. These supplements are well known for their potent antioxidant effects. So let’s go through the potential benefits of PQQ supplements on human body. • May help in lowering down inflammation. Some studies and researches point towards the fact that PQQ has anti inflammatory effects. Properties that they contain may help you to reduce the risk of various inflammatory issues. During a study on animals found that when PQQ were gi...

Banana chips are currently gaining popularity all around the globe for their taste and claimed benefits. They are basically dried fried slices of bananas that have some spices garnishing to give salty taste. They can also be coated with sugar syrup according to the demands. They are currently in trend for snack time. Bananas are considered as highly nutritious food for human beings with a balanced proportion of various nutrients. This fact leaves people wondering that if banana chips are similarly nutritious too. But the thing to keep in mind is unlike bananas, banana chips are highly processed. They just go through several processings and frying and cooking methods before arriving. It’s an estimation that about 72 grams of banana chips can contain up to 400 calories. In which major parts are carbohydrates, sugar and fats. • Banana chips and benefits linked to them. Banana chips are convenient snack options and easily available too. Banana chips are considered light, easy to pack, and ...

Pandan is an aromatic plant that has its value because of its sweet floral fragments and versatility. This plant has spiky leaves that grow in a fan shared bunches manner. Some varieties of Pandan also grow fruits that somewhat look alike orange pinecones. Although western parts of the world are not so well known about this beneficial plant species, but pandan is used widely in South and South Asian cuisines. This plant is also known as Screw pine in tropical areas of the world. Many Sri Lankan, Thai and South Asian cuisines use it as an prominent ingredients. So now let’s talk about the potential health benefits of pandan on human body. • Highly beneficial in arthritis pain Arthritis in other joint pains affect millions of people all around the world. They are generally characterized by joint pain and stiffness. Indian developed, Ayurveda form of Medicine reveals that coconut and mixture of pandan leaves serve as a excellent medication. Because of its anti-inflammatory effects, this m...

There is no doubt that vitamin supplements are incredibly popular all around the globe. Addition to this, these are available in various forms according to user demands. These vitamin supplements are basically used to improve health and compensate poor diet. Chewable gums are just gaining popularity as a popular vitamin supplement. These vitamin gummies are specially prepared with adding several types of vitamins to compensate daily vitamin intake. These gummies have a very pleasant taste and easier to intake. Talking especially about gummy vitamins. These are chewable vitamins that have texture and taste similar to candies or gums. They are available in variety of flavours, colour and shape, according to user demand. This makes them appealing for children as well as adults. These gummies are generally manufactured from gelatin, corn-starch, water, sugar, and adding different types of vitamin into them. So just know the potential benefits these vitamin gummies may have. • May provide v...