Health and lifestyle

  We get mature at puberty. And during this time in women occurs some sequential changes in the sex organs. And this occurs throughout the reproductive life except during pregnancy and lactation. And we called these changes periods. During these periods women have to bear the pain of periods cramps for 2-3 days. During this time they have to miss work or school. This period cramps are normal. These periods of cramp are also known as Dysmenorrhea. What are the period’s cramps? This is an unbearable pain that is more or less the same as muscle cramping pain which occurs in the lower abdomen near the pelvic area and also radiates in the lower back and into the lower legs. This may cause discomfort for many women and is related to symptoms of nausea, vomiting, headache, back pain. These cramps can be treated according to types of period cramps. What are the types of period cramps?  We can differentiate period cramps into two types – Primary cramps and secondary cramps.  Prima...

As you all know the most searched topic throughout the web is “how to lose weight”. But some people are underweight and want to gain weight. According to the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES), it is estimated that 1.5% of U.S. adults aged 20 and over are underweight. Not necessarily underweight means that you are unhealthy, some people want to gain weight on muscles. Some people may be skinny and they want to gain weight to look healthier. I hope you all can get your answer through this article.  Let’s first have a look at what is underweight and when do you call yourself underweight. What is underweight? Underweight is the condition of the body which results from the negative energy balance. Failure to consume sufficient calories to meet the energy requirements of the body is responsible for low body weight. There is decreased physical and mental development and there is a low community. When do you call yourself underweight? The method which we use to cons...

  The period between childhood and youth is called teenage. This period of transition from childhood to adulthood is also known as Adolescence. During this time physical,  bio-chemical,  and emotional changes has been accelerated .  Our weight, height and even our physical structure also changes.  This is a time period between 12-18 years of age.  The extremely rapid and sudden increase in growth rate during this time is known as growth spurt. The growth spurt of boys is slower  than that of the girls. Several physical changes occur in our body followed by several physiological changes as well. The limitation of menstrual bleeding in adolescent girl is a significant change that create a tremendous nutritional demand.  Just have a look :  physical changes in puberty The Nutritional requirements of adolescents:- v Energy: As growth rate increases, the calorie requirement also increases. Girls generally require fewer calories, although indi...