A new study presented at the American College of Cardiology has shown that low‐carbohydrate diets could be linked to increased risk of incident atrial fibrillation (AFib), the most common type of heart rhythm disorder, regardless of the type of protein or fat used to replace the carbohydrate. Atrial fibrillation is an abnormal heart rhythm, also

Probiotics are live microorganisms (bacteria and yeasts) that, when taken, provide your body with health benefits. Probiotics can be found in yogurt, fermented milk, other fermented foods, probiotic-fortified processed foods, and dietary supplements, and even beauty products. A range of probiotics are emerging, and globally there is a great demand for them. Increasing evidence is

Our body harbors trillions of tiny microscopic organisms called microbes. Collectively, all the microorganisms — bacteria, viruses, fungi, and other life forms that live in our bodies are known as the microbiome. Various organs in our body have distinct microbial populations. Microflora is the term used to describe the collection of organisms that live together in

Detox your body is periodically cleansing your body of harmful toxins to stay healthy. “Detox” or detoxification is a popular way to cleanse your body.  Some people do this routinely once or twice a year; some people may opt for detox after over-indulging during the festive season, for example, at Christmas. Detox programs and plans

The ketogenic diet or the keto diet is the latest trending diet. Influenced by various celebrity artists and wellness influencers, who keep raving about this diet, more and more people are embracing this diet. People adopt this diet for many reasons, such as weight loss, reducing blood sugar and insulin, and even as a preventative