• Understanding COPD

    Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease or COPD is a condition where the lungs get swell, worse, and narrow. It is a long-term lung condition wherein; smoking is the main cause of the disease. In some cases of COPD, chronic exposure to dangerous particles or gases may also be a factor.  The most frequent cause is consistent…

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  • Magnesium Deficiency Signs and Symptoms

    Nausea and vomiting, loss of appetite, tiredness, and weakness are common early symptoms of magnesium deficiency. Despite the fact that many people do not get enough magnesium, deficiency is uncommon, and symptoms usually indicate an underlying health condition. Magnesium is an essential mineral and electrolyte that plays a role in many bodily processes, including energy…

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  • NNC9 capacitates the ZamPen Nutriskwela Community Radio Stations

    The National Nutrition Council founded the Nutriskwela Community Radio Station in collaboration with a Local Government Unit or a State University or College with the intention of empowering the community through radio to disseminate accurate, current, and relevant information about nutrition and health, as well as educational and developmental information from all concerned sectors of…

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  • Is it healthy to eat Mussels?

    Similar to clams and oysters, mussels are a type of bivalve mollusk. The blue mussel, often known as edible mussels, is the type of mussel that is most likely to end up on your plate. These creatures are housed in a bivalve shell that is blue-black. The mussel is tan in color and rich in…

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  • Health Benefits of Jalapeños one should know

    Jalapeños are hot peppers that are spicy chili peppers. They are small, green, or red in color, and moderately spicy, according to Erica Julson of Healthline. Jalapeños are commonly used in Mexican cuisine but are popular all over the world. They’re also high in nutrients and have numerous health benefits. Jalapeños are high in vitamins,…

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  • Why are Foods Fortified and what are their benefits?

    What do these seemingly unrelated foods—iodized salt, whole grain bread, and almond milk—have in common? These are all examples of foods that frequently receive essential dietary supplements. Foods that have additional nutrients added to them are referred to as fortified foods. The definition of fortified food is one that has intentionally added nutrients that do…

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  • Ways to stay Safe & Healthy during the Holiday Season

    It’s the season to be jolly, there’s a lot to be love about the holiday season like preparing gifts, preparing for the festive celebration, eating, mingling, and spending time with friends and especially your loved ones which makes the holiday so great. But these happy times also bring risks to your health. You must be…

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  • RBC Transfusion: Its advantages and drawbacks

    What are some of the conditions that you require “blood transfusion”? Blood transfusions are frequently used to treat anemia in severe cases. Red blood cell and hemoglobin levels in the human body are refilled through blood transfusion. Blood transfusions can have both good and negative side effects. They can: 1) transfer pathogens into the patient’s bloodstream;…

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  • Link between Stress and Psoriasis

    Stress is a common cause of psoriasis flare-ups. Itching can also be exacerbated by stress. This makes stress management an especially important skill for people with psoriasis. People with psoriasis are more likely to develop certain related conditions, such as cardiovascular (heart) disease, depression and other mental health issues, and metabolic diseases such as type…

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  • The powerhouse Mung beans for babies

    Beginning the shift from breast milk or formula feeding to solid feeding is a curious and important period in a child’s development that will impact deeply embedded eating habits. Children gain a variety of skills as they start to eat nutritiously dense foods, and parents occasionally struggle to determine when and if their child is…

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