Bitter melon or bitter gourd is also known as karela in Hindi. As the name indicates, it is bitter in taste. Despite its taste, bitter gourd is a very popular and staple vegetable in Indian households. Bitter melon is also very significant in Ayurveda given its numerous health benefits. Botanical …
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A recent analysis of National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey data (NHANES) found that older adults who had an HbA1c above 8% were associated with increased risks for all-cause, cardiovascular and cancer-related deaths. What’s HbA1C? The HbA1C test is a blood test that provides information about a person’s average levels …
Read More »Bitter melon or bitter gourd (karela in Hindi) is a bitter, dark green vegetable with prickly points all over it. It cleanses the liver and is known to be beneficial for those with hyperglycemia and Type 2 Diabetes. According to esteemed Ayurvedic practitioner Vasant Lad, ‘Bitter is better for the liver.’ …
Read More »The body is an exquisite machine that calibrates all measures of health towards balance. One such measure of health is Blood sugar. The body is engaged in a constant game of see-saw between the hormone insulin and glucagon to help maintain blood sugar within normal limits. If the blood sugar …
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