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Top Reasons for Low Haemoglobin and How to Increase it By Monica Saxena  | Wellness Blogger | Certified in Holistic Health & Nutrition | Fully Accredited Professional Nutritionist | Recently met a young friend of mine and found out that this seemingly energetic young lady is coping with low haemoglobin levels and weakness issues. This made me wonder why people suffer from these issues despite good nutrition. If we think about it on a broader level, certain groups of people are more vulnerable to anaemia, like pregnant women, young children, adolescents, and the elderly.  However, if you are consuming a rich diet but experiencing weakness and low haemoglobin issues simultaneously, then there may be a problem with the food you are eating or not. Let us learn more about haemoglobin and related problems, as well as their solutions. What is haemoglobin?  Our blood is made of RBCs, or red blood cells; WBCs, or white blood cells, platelets and plasma, the liqui...

    How To Take Care Of Your Skin During Summer? By Monica Saxena  | Wellness Blogger| Certified in Holistic Health & Nutrition | Fully Accredited Professional Nutritionist | Skin Health during different seasons We stress and fuss about our skin health and skincare as we need to adjust our skin routine whenever we move from season to season. Our skin is our primary shield that takes all the damage from pollution, and weather change and reflects our internal health to others. It can go through all the rigours of daily life, dryness of weather, humidity, heat and sunlight if only we can take care of it properly. But our skin can be sensitive to changes, and harsh weather can harm our skin in multiple ways. ·         Dry weather with l ow humidity levels can lead to dry skin. Causing it to feel tight, itchy, and rough. Dry skin is more prone to irritation, cracking, and inflammation. ·      ...

Healthy Substitutes for Sugar by Monica Saxena | Wellness Blogger | Certified in Holistic Health & Nutrition | Fully Accredited Professional Nutritionist | Sugar is part of our lives; most people start their day with sugar-infused hot beverages and feel good if they have more of it. Our celebrations begin with sugar-rich sweets and end with dinners with sweet dishes. Taking too much sugar daily is not good for the body; many health problems could erupt due to too much sugary content in the body. Still, we take and enjoy it wholeheartedly.  Why? Because consuming sugar creates its craving, the more we take sugar, the more desperately we start craving it. I am not asking you to stop eating sugar or sugar products altogether, but try practising moderation. Besides moderation, there are many sugar alternatives, like fruits, that are good to satisfy sugar cravings. Harmful Effects of Sugar Many health problems start with having more than the required amou...

How To Fix Your Hormones Naturally By Monica Saxena | Wellness Blogger | Certified in Holistic Health & Nutrition | Fully Accredited Professional Nutritionist | The imbalance of hormones can be very stressful for you. But you need not worry; by taking corrective actions and changing your lifestyle, you can balance your hormones naturally. This can be done by taking the following measures: 1. Get enough protein Proteins provide amino acids to your body, which it uses to produce hormones.  In fact, eating protein provides your body with amino acids. They produce specific hormones, like estrogen, insulin, and thyroid hormone. Eating quality protein from various sources—like chicken, eggs, fish, and plant-based proteins like nuts or seeds—at each meal can help keep your hormones functioning optimally. 2. Exercise regularly Regular exercise or workouts are required to maintain hormonal balance. However, fast-paced physical activity like push-ups and crunch...