Health and Nutrition
Health and Nutrition Awareness by Raju Gautam
recent posts
- Preserve and Rejuvenate Your Skin
- Menopause: Decline or Design?
- Bone Health: Preventing Osteoporosis and Fractures
- Secrets to Stronger Muscles
- Exercise for Weight Loss?
- Exercise for Life
- One Egg a Day? Think Again
- Fasting: The Ancient Art of Renewal
- Unraveling Anti-Nutrients’ Mystery
- Skin Deep: A-Peeling Truth
- Soy Under the Microscope
- Supplements & Secrets
- Milk on Trial
- Fats: Fuel, Function, and the Omega-3 Debate
- Carbohydrates Decoded: Fueling the Body, Not the Fear
- Protein is Protein, Is It Really?
- Stop Protein Obsession
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Why Skin Health Matters Everyone wants to look good, and for most of us, healthy skin is where that desire begins. As the body’s largest and fastest-growing organ, the skin serves as both a protective barrier and a visible reflection of age and overall health. With time, changes in the skin often appear well before…
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We already know that exercise is good for our health. But what many don’t realize is just how profoundly beneficial even a small amount of physical activity can be. Just a few minutes of movement can trigger remarkable changes in your body—from reducing inflammation to improving brain function. A sedentary lifestyle fuels inflammation in the…
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Fasting has long been regarded as a powerful way to rejuvenate the body and revitalize the mind. It’s been practiced across civilizations since time immemorial, undertaken for diverse purposes including religious observances, enforced circumstances, and health maintenance. Its forms vary widely: partial fasting, water fasting, intermittent fasting, and more. The Charaka Saṃhitā, one of Ayurveda’s…
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Do Supplements Really Work? Although vitamin supplements are widely used and aggressively marketed, current evidence does not support their long-term effectiveness in promoting health or preventing chronic disease. Supplementation may provide benefits in specific clinical contexts; however, it cannot substitute for a balanced, nutrient-rich diet. Furthermore, several large-scale studies have reported potential adverse effects associated…