Iodine is an essential micro nutrient for all animal species & iodine deficiency is among the most prevalent nutritional problem in many developing countries. In 1928 Chesney & his colleagues at Johns Hopkin Hospital made the chance observation that rabbits rose in the laboratory for the study of Syphilis & fed largely on Cabbage developed […]

Halitosis means bad breathe. It is due to various causes A ) Dieting : Dieters may develop unpleasant breathe due to restriction of Carbohydrates. By restricting Carbohydrate the body utilize fat for energy purpose when fat are utilized in the body ketone bodies (Acetone , Acetoacetate , Beta hydroxy butyrate ) are formed .Acetone is […]

Diabetic individual should not only take care of their diet but also should follow the below mentioned instructions. 1) Diabetic individuals should avoid injuries to their skin .Therefore should take care while shaving. If there is a skin injury than the wound should be immediately cleaned & disinfected. 2) If there is an injury do […]

1) ACID REFLUX DISORDERS : Both gastric reflux & self induced vomiting observed in eating disorders commonly irritate oral tissue & destroy dental enamel. The extent of oral tissue damage depends on the frequency of the purging & cariogenicity of the diet. The most obvious symptom of bulimia is loss of tooth enamel because of […]

We all know that an apple in a day keeps doctor away , the same is also true for Amla. Amla or the Indian-goose berry is the richest source of Vitamin C ie Ascorbic acid. The vitamin C content of Amla per 100 gms of edible portion is 600 mg.Normally Vitamin C gets destroyed by drying but  dried […]