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Your eyes are not just connectors to the outside world. They are also mirrors of your mind, body and soul, reflecting much of all that is happening inside too. Delicate as they are, the eyes are one of the most beautiful assets of the human body. Most of us take our eyes for granted and [...]
 Patients suffering from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) tend to suffer from weight loss and nutritional deficiencies due to the fact that their difficult breathing causes an additional calorie burnout of up to 25%. These individuals expend more energy for even routine activities and have higher basal metabolic rates as compared to others. It [...]
 Fatigue is often neglected by practically everyone because it is a very vague symptom that is discomforting rather than distressing. However, not many realize that fatigue, like any other symptom, can be caused due to various reasons. Hence, one may have to pay a very heavy price for taking it lightly. A person may [...]
The immune system plays a key role in the body’s ability to fight infection and reduce the risk of developing tumors, autoimmune and degenerative diseases. Nutrition is a critical determinant of immune responses, and malnutrition is the most common cause of immunodeficiency worldwide. Nutritional deficiencies affect various components of the immune system. The extent of [...]
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