Struggling to conceive? Hormone expert details glucose mistakes that might be affecting fertility, suggests changes
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Struggling to conceive? Hormone expert details glucose mistakes that might be affecting fertility, suggests changes

Fertility issues are very common in today’s world, where lifestyle choices, stress and dietary habits play a huge role in reproductive health. Many women struggling to conceive often think that they are doing everything right, including extra care with tracking ovulation, eating healthy, and taking supplements. However, what often goes unnoticed is the silent role of blood sugar balance in reproductive health. Do you find yourself racking your brains about why you cannot conceive despite doing everything right? Hormone expert Tanisha Bawa explains where you might be going wrong.(Unsplash) Also Read | Do irregular periods always signal PCOS? Expert busts this and 4 other common menstruation myths Hormone health expert and Institute of Integrative Nutrition-trained nutrition coach, Tanisha...
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Why Eating Plantain Peels Is Good For You
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Why Eating Plantain Peels Is Good For You

Plantain peels (Musa paradisiaca) are not just a waste of plantains; they can also be used to improve your health. There are a lot of ways you can utilize plantain peels to benefit from their nutrients. You can decide to dry and grind it into powder form, which can be used in making fufu (this is common in Nigeria). You can boil it, slice it into tiny bits, and add it to your salad or sandwiches. You can also make tea or mix it with your lotion and rub it on your skin. The nutritional value of plantain peels is very similar to that of plantains. A 2020 study investigated the nutraceutical potential of ripe and unripe plantain fruit peels. From the study, it was discovered that the peels contained phytochemicals such as., terpenoids, cardiac glycosides,...
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Why Kids With More Colds Are Less Likely to Get COVID
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Why Kids With More Colds Are Less Likely to Get COVID

Catching a cold may briefly shield the body from COVID, helping explain children’s resilience. Credit: ShutterstockResearchers have uncovered that a recent cold might actually help protect against COVID-19especially in children. By triggering the body’s natural antiviral defenses, rhinoviruses appear to “prime” the immune system to fight off SARS-DONE-2 before it takes hold.Cold Viruses May Protect Against COVIDA recent study from researchers at National Jewish Health suggests that catching a common cold (most often caused by rhinoviruses) might provide short-term protection against SARS-CoV-2, the virus responsible for COVID-19. The findings offer new clues about why children typically show fewer symptoms than adults and may also open doors to new ways of easing the impact of respiratory infections. The work, published in the Journal of Infectious Diseasesused data from the Human Epidemiology and Response to SARS-CoV-2 (HEROS)...
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