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Vitamins and minerals are essential nutrients because they perform hundreds of roles in the body. There is a fine line between getting enough of these nutrients (which is healthy) and getting too much (which can end up harming you). Eating a healthy diet remains the best way to get sufficient amounts of the vitamins and minerals you need. Vitamins and minerals are as essential for living as air and water. Not only do they keep your body healthy and functional, they protect you from a variety of diseases. Vitamins and minerals get thrown together, but they are quite different. Vitamins are organic substances produced by plants or animals. They often are called "essential" because they are not synthesized in the body (except for vitamin D) and therefore must come from food. Minerals are inorganic elements that originate from rocks, soil, or water. However, you can absorb them indirectly from the environment or an animal that has eaten a particular plant. ...

Asthma and Exercise One of the goals of asthma treatment is to help you maintain a normal and healthy lifestyle, which includes exercise and other physical activities. Taking your asthma medications as prescribed, avoiding triggers, and checking your symptoms and how well your lungs are working will help you achieve this goal. If asthma symptoms prevent you from fully taking part in activities, talk to your asthma doctor. A small change in your asthma action plan may be all that is needed to provide asthma relief during exercise or other activity. Can Exercise Help My Asthma? Yes, regular exercise can: Help your lungs work better Boost your immune system so you get fewer colds Help you lose weight, which can cut your odds of an asthma attack Create “feel-good” chemicals in your body that hold of depression and stress. 2. Best and Worst Workouts for  Asthma Team sports that involve short bursts of exertion - like volleyball, gymnastics, ba...

Poverty and health India Approximately 1.2 billion people in the world live in extreme poverty (less than one dollar per day). Poverty creates ill-health because it forces people to live in environments that make them sick, without decent shelter, clean water or adequate sanitation. WHO supports countries to design and implement 'pro-poor' health policies, that is, health policies which prioritize and respond to the needs of poor people. This work includes global advocacy, regional initiatives and direct support to ministries of health in developing countries. At global level, this experience is synthesized to form recommendations on best practice. Health and poverty issues differ markedly from country to country contexts, with countries emerging from and affected by conflicts presenting a particular challenge. WHO ensures that the health perspective is reflected in poverty reduction strategies, medium term expenditure frameworks, and helps to develop ...

4 Simple Steps To Lose Weight Losing that extra weight is something that we all strive towards. And we can definitely do that, it all comes down to changing our diet and working out more often. Of course, you do need to understand the right steps you have to take in order to lose weight fast. And that’s where the need for a proper weight loss program comes into play. Here are the 4 steps that will get you started. 1 Consume fiber and water  Ideally you want to have fiber in your system. This will offer you that sense of fullness during the day. It’s very important to avoid eating too much if you want to eliminate that unwanted fat. And honestly consuming a lot of water and fiber will help you quite a bit. You have to drink enough water too, as this will keep you hydrated. Most bodily functions need water, and water will also remove toxins from your body as well. Which means water is very important if you want to lose weight naturally and without any major exte...

👉HOW TO GAIN WEIGHT SAELY AND GENUINE WAY👈 *Gain Weight in a Healthy Way with Superfoods The key to healthy weight gain lies not only in how much you eat, but also in the food choices you make. Eating unhealthy foods such as fries, desserts and junk food would result in an increase in fat mass, not lean muscle. Additionally, it is a sure shot way to create future health problems like hypertension, elevated cholesterol levels and diabetes. In order to nourish the body as well as gain weight in a healthy manner, incorporate super foods that are protein-rich, high in fiber. Foods like nuts, nut butters, whole grains, eggs and cheese pack in a punch of both calories and nutrients aid in healthy weight gain. However, since they are calorie dense, eating these superfoods in moderation is recommended, else it will result in obesity and obesity-related ailments. For gaining weight, experts recommend 50% calories from carbohydrates, 25-30% calories from protein and the rema...

YOU REALLY TAKE CARE OF YOUR SELF IN RAINY SEASON ? Monsoon brings with itself the promise of rain, new life, and an escape from the heat and humidity of summer. However, it is not just humans who love the rainy season. Plants, animals, bacteria, and viruses enjoy it just as much. As a result, while we might love taking a walk in the rain, diving into a puddle in the field, or just enjoying a freshly cut fruit on the road, it certainly isn’t entirely harmless. For you to stay safe and enjoy the rains to the fullest, we prepared a list of simple health tips. #1 Increase Vitamin C Intake Monsoon is the perfect time for viruses and bacteria to thrive. You will notice that it is this time of the year when viral fevers, allergic reactions, and other viral infections are most rampant. Similarly, the air has more bacteria during this time than at any other point. To remain healthy, you need to increase your immunity. One of the easiest ways of doing that is increasing you...