Heart & Circulation

In India, turmeric is used to treat a wide variety of ailments including gastrointestinal problems, inflammation, headaches, infections and colds. It is turmeric’s curcuminoid content, particularly curcumin, which is responsible for its numerous and wide-ranging health benefits. From improving digestive function and supporting liver detox processes, to conferring powerful anti-inflammatory...

Cardiovascular diseases are the no. 1 cause of death globally [1]. According to the WHO, they are responsible for around a third of all deaths - from heart attacks, angina pectoris, stroke, hypertension ... What makes these diseases so deadly is not just that they affect vital organs but also...

Scientists have succeeded in quantifying the importance of potentially modifiable risk factors for stroke in various regions of the world. Stroke is a condition which rightly strikes fear into the hearts of most people. Following is a list of these factors, as well as some advice not included in the...

If I were allowed to take just one supplement to a desert island … it would be CoQ10, also known as coenzyme Q10, or ubiquinone. In its pure state, it is a yellowish crystal powder with no taste or smell. But as its name suggests, it is a substance which...

Imagine a nutrient that could prevent wrinkles, slackening and ageing of the skin, not just on the face (eyelids, cheeks, lips) but also on the thighs or underarms. Imagine too that while you look at yourself in the bathroom mirror year after year and see your face remaining young-looking, your...