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Every person wants to live a long, healthy life, but with all the temptations around us—from various cuisines to vices like smoking and drinking—this is more of a pipe dream for all of us. Our liver is one of the organs that need attention if we choose to live a healthy lifestyle. We need to maintain it in a sound and functional state in order to do this. One of the largest organs in the body, the liver fights illness and removes poisons from the body. Additionally, it aids in blood thickening and keeps cholesterol levels under control. Tragically, millions of people worldwide are suffering from liver disease. Cirrhosis, which is brought on by liver illness and affects the bile ducts there, might result in the need for a liver transplant or even death. This article teaches us how to look after our liver.
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Vitamin D is a nutrient present in the food we eat at the same time it is a hormone made by the body. It is a fat-soluble vitamin that helps the body to fully absorb and retain calcium and phosphorus which are essential for building healthy bones. Vitamin D is essential because it has many roles in the body such as it strengthening the immune system, preventing a certain type of cancer, can boost your mood, can aid in weight loss, can lower the risk of rheumatoid arthritis, type 2 diabetes, helping lower blood pressure, and might reduce the risk of heart disease. Many of the organs in our body have receptors for vitamin D which is currently studying its other possible functions beyond bone health. It is essential for optimal health This vitamin is the one that most people don’t get enough of. Vitamin D is made from cholesterol present in the skin when it is exposed to sunlight. That is why it is important that we get enough exposure to sunlight to maintain optimal vitamin D levels in our bodies. However, too much sun exposure may bring serious health risks. So, how to safely get Vitamin D from sunlight?
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Read more: NNC9 lauds the 2021 ZamPen Nutrition Champions during RNAC 2022
On 7 December 2022, the National Nutrition Council IX (NNC9) successfully held the 2022 Regional Nutrition Awarding Ceremony (RNAC) of Zamboanga Peninsula at Sapphire Room, Grand Astoria Hotel, Zamboanga City. This prestigious event was spearheaded by the National Nutrition Council in collaboration with the Regional Nutrition and Anti-Hunger Committee (RNAHC). The ceremony was attended by no less than one hundred thirteen (113) participants which comprised of the local chief executives and their representatives, keynote and guest speakers, the awardees and contenders of the 2021 Green Banner Seal of Compliance, 2021 Regional Outstanding Nutrition Action Officer (RONAO), 2021 Outstanding City/Municipal Nutrition Program Coordinator (ROCMNPC), 2021 Outstanding Barangay Nutrition Scholar (ROBNS), Punong Barangays, Station Managers of the Nutriskwela Community Radio Stations, Officers of the Regional Federations, members of the Regional Nutrition Evaluation Team, and the RNAHC members.
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Human papillomavirus causes warts, which are skin sores that enlarge (HPV). HPV is currently incurable, although some medications and home remedies for warts help hasten the healing process. Most warts in kids and teens go away on their own in around 1-2 years. In this post, we'll look at wart home remedies and how to apply them. It will also cover a few things people shouldn't do to treat warts, a few options for therapeutic treatment, and when to consult a professional.
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Read more: Help support your Brain Functions with the Foods you eat
The brain is a very vital organ because it is the control center of your body which allows you to move, feel, think, breathe, and more. And since it has such a huge job, it's important that we provide it with plenty of fuel and nutrients to help it function properly and stay healthy. The foods we eat play a big role in the construction and health of our brains. Research shows that foods rich in vitamins, minerals, omega-3 fatty acids, antioxidants, flavonols, and polyphenols can help safeguard your brain. They can help improve memory, attentiveness, and overall brain health. And there is no denying that as we age, our body also ages right along with us. The good news is that you can improve your chances of maintaining a healthy brain if you add "smart" foods and drinks to your diet.
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According to Rachel Nall of Medical News Today, people can brew whole dandelion plants or just the leaves, roots, or stems to make tea. Dandelion tea is high in vitamin A and may have many health benefits, but there isn't enough scientific evidence to back it up. Dandelion teas differ in nutritional content because different amounts of plant material are used to brew them, and some manufacturers add other ingredients to the drink. In fact, Anna Schaefer claims that these "weeds" are widely used in folk medicine and have been for a long time. When people talk about dandelion tea, they mostly mean one of two things: an infusion made from the plant's leaves or one made from roasted dandelion roots.
