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MICRONUTRIENT DEFICIENCIES: LET’S UNLOCK THE “MAGIC WAND” SECRET OF YOUR HEALTH

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A mother came to me last evening with the complaint that her child frequently falls sick because he eats only 5 chapattis in a day however his peers eat more than 7 chapattis in a day and that is why they don’t fall sick. I noticed the child was plump, in fact more than his expected weight. It was hard to convince her that chapatti is not the reason. Like her many mothers’ thinks that chapatti and rice are the ultimate source of health. Generally we all overlook the importance of micronutrients in our life while giving undue value to proteins, carbohydrates and fats. We keep in mind to have enough of protein and carbohydrates during gyming, making dish for our family, partying etc., even while buying an item at store we look for its major micronutrients (proteins, carbohydrates and fats). But give either less or no value to the micronutrients. We always have conflict views about micronutrients. That how such a small nutrient can affect us largely? A case of micronutri...

AM I EATING RIGHT FOOD? I HAVE DIABETES.

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The person who is suffering from diabetes  always has question that “am I eating right food?”   ( https://kkhwc.blogspot.in/2018/01/diabetic-care-through-homeopathy.html ) Healthy diet is a key to manage diabetes. For most of the patients diabetic diet means giving up all favorite foods, boring diet plan and high cost specialized complicated food. Mostly they are surrounded by myths provoked by people around. And they start binging the specialized food without knowing the fact that with little moderation and translation of routine food into variety, healthy diabetic diet can be attained. MYTHS & FACTS MYTH : I must avoid sweets/desserts. FACT : You can enjoy sweets, condition you are taking in limited amount and in limited frequency. MYTH : I have to cut down on carbohydrates. FACT : All carbohydrates are not as bad as considered. You just have to do detective work and slash starchy carbohydrates. Pick good carbohy...