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This article is about liver disease, liver failure causes, liver failure symptoms, and liver failure treatment. Healthy Liver: Critical to Survival Liver is one of the most critical organs of human body. It won't be wrong to say that liver health determines how healthy you are. Just like your heart, your liver must function properly for a healthy body!! Of late, there have been numerous reports about people suffering liver failure. How does a liver fail? What are the symptoms? Two years back, we experienced one of the most distressing times in our family, as the youngest member from my husband's family suffered liver problem. The day is still fresh in my memory - the boy was just a 12 year old then. It all started with a feast in a 5-star hotel, where the boy savored tandoori chicken. Probably the infection started from there. A couple of days later, he started experiencing abdominal pain, vomiting, diarrhea, and fever. He was admitted to one of the most prestigious ho

Experiencing digestive problems and altered bowel habits for more than 12 weeks? This could be IBS . Though the actual cause of IBS is unknown, it is known to be triggered by abnormalities in your gastrointestinal system, which may cause either too strong or weak contractions, which may speed up or slow passage of food from the stomach to the rectum. IBS Symptoms Common signs & symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome include: gas cramping bloating abdominal pain constipation diarrhea urinary frequency rectal bleeding weight loss food sensitivities heart burn altered bowel habits IBS Treatment Be choosy about what you eat and drink, since the condition is primarily the result of food sensitivities and allergies. Identify the food triggers that contribute to the symptoms. Signs of IBS vary from one person to another, so your symptoms may be different from that of another person. Avoid alcohol, caffeine, and sugary drinks, which affect met

Heart attack is a dreaded word, which none of us want to hear, isn't it? With hundreds of thousands of valuable lives lost annually to cardiac arrest, it is but critical to understand the initial symptoms of heart attack. heart attack symptoms   Immediate Remedy for acute symptoms of heart attack Carry cayenne pepper in your bag or keep in your glove compartment at all times. If you think heart attack symptoms are present, take a small pile of cayenne in your hand, eat it all and drink water, then head to the hospital or call emergency. This simple household remedy has saved many lives. Cayenne for Heart Attack Preliminary evidence claims that cayenne acts as aspirin to thin the blood and restore blood supply to the heart. cayenne for heart attack I believe the credit for this "possible remedy" goes to capsaicin content of cayenne pepper. However, medical research is still under way to establish this claim fully. Moreover, this remedy isn't recom

There is a lot of buzz about flax seeds these days? Ever wondered what flax is all about? Wondering how flax benefits health and how do you put it to regular use? Well, there are reasons galore to make flax seeds a part of your regular diet. There are innumerable ways to include flax seeds in your everyday meal plans - from cakes to cookies, from savories to crispies, from curries to rotis, from ladoos to sweets, flax seeds can be put to many uses. We will also learn how to make diabetes-friendly crackers with flax seeds. Let's go straight to flax seed benefits first and see why you need to include this superfood in your diet. Flax seeds supply your body with alpha-linolenic (omega-3) and linoleic (omega-6), which are the most essential fatty acids that are essential to our health. Upon ingestion, your body converts these highly reactive fatty acids into phospholipids, required by the membranes surrounding the cells and the organelles within.  flax seeds ben

If you are fond of coconut, you cannot ignore these coconut cookies with whole wheat flour. The eggless atta coconut cookies are melt in the mouth and make great accompaniments with tea.Crunchy, crispy and so coconutty without baking powder or any raising agents! What makes these coconut cookies crunchy then? Well, the autolyzed dough holds the key to making atta cookies crunchy and crispy without baking agents. crunchy atta coconut cookies Kids love them coconut biscuits like anything. My sweet little niece is here and she simply fell in love with these beauties. coconut cookies with whole wheat wheat coconut cookies I have been in love with coconut cookies since ages. My first attempt at making these eggless whole wheat cookies with coconut was a success. Here's the simple recipe of atta coconut cookies without baking powder, soda for you. How to make eggless coconut cookies with whole wheat: 1 cup=175ml 1 cup- oats flour/oatmeal 1/4 cup- wh

Ever wondered what is the buzz about glycemic index? What is glycemic index?How does it affect you?Is GI important? What you should know about high and low glycemic index foods? Here are some simple answers. What is Glycemic Index or GI index ? The Glycemic index was designed for diabetic people to help keep their blood sugar levels under check. In simple words, this index measures the speed at which the body converts the food into glucose. The higher the GI of a food item, the worst it is for your body!  For foods with low GI index , your body takes longer to convert them into sugar.   Why is High GI Bad? Contrarily, foods with high glycemic index are quickly turned into sugar. This causes an instant spike in blood sugar levels in your body, making such foods unhealthy, especially for people with sugar management issues. Foods with high GI cause a sharp increase in glucose .  As a result, the pancreas instantly rush the release of insulin, w

Cookies and more healthy cookies. This batch of healthy cookies was one of my first successful attempts at baking cookies at home. There is no match to home food. In my endeavor to promote health, wellness, and happiness, I have decided to switch to home-made food in all ways. This includes baking homemade cookies.  There is no denying the fact that I have been greatly successful at doing so. This recipe came when I had just entered the world of baking, and just taken a dip into the vast ocean. My success at baking these homemade whole wheat cookies with almond meal was enough to give me confidence to sail further in the challenging waters. I did!  A little about these healthy almond whole wheat flour biscuits recipe whole wheat cookies I tried making cookies with almond meal and whole wheat flour. I do not want to flaunt my creation, but truly these have turned out to be one of the best cookies I have ever had  smile emoticon , with the flavor of fennel see

Is your child feeling too thirsty and peeing at frequent intervals? Is there a sudden weight loss despite increase in appetite? It's time to do a diabetes check! Diabetes in children has become quite common these days, given the easy access to fast food and lack of diet control. 

Oxygen deficiency results in an ACIDIC state in the body, which is an open invitation to cancerous growth, as cancer cells are anaerobic and can survive without oxygen. A pH balance is a must to ensure that the body remains free from cancerous growth.  The body must balance the pH level at a slightly higher ALKALINE level. Acid-forming foods, including PROCESSED foods and sugars, cause an imbalance in the body's pH level, making it more acidic than alkaline, which is harmful and can cause serious diseases, such as CANCER, diabetes, osteoporosis, and accelerate the process of degeneration and aging. A body with high acidic levels is a breeding ground for candida overgrowth and yeast, bad bacteria problems It is therefore important that your everyday diet contains alkaline foods that will keep the alkaline level slightly higher than the body's acidic level.  Most health problems start in a body, which is acidic.  While most people with acidity problems have become habitu

cold water While we have talked in length about water benefits for health. You must be wondering how water is harmful. Well, remember, we are talking about Iced/ice-cold Water. I must tell you here that I drink at least 10-15 glasses of water a day, and that too, warm/normal water even during summers. I cannot tolerate cold water. I tend to feel more and more thirsty upon drinking iced water, so I started drinking warm/normal water.  Let's see the dangers of cold water: Blood vessels shrink When you drink cold water , your blood vessels tend to shrink. Not only this, it hinders hydration and  restricts digestion as the body starts expending energy to regular its temperature . This can cause significant water loss and dehydration. I guess this is one reason I feel more and more thirsty when I gulp iced water. (Fortunately, I have quit drinking cold water) Immune Function Affected If you drink iced water after a meal, you are putting your body at a risk of excess muc