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Cortisol: The Stress Hormone – Why It Matters and How to Keep It Balanced Naturally

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Cortisol: The Stress Hormone – Why It Matters and How to Keep It Balanced Naturally By Monica Saxena | Wellness Blogger| Certified in Holistic Health & Nutrition | Fully Accredited Professional Nutritionist | Our body is a mystery; it is controlled by an incredible network of chemical messengers called hormones. These hormones regulate almost every vital function of ours—from metabolism, sleep, and digestion to mood, growth, reproduction, blood sugar, and blood pressure. Hormones such as insulin, thyroid hormones, melatonin, adrenaline, estrogen, testosterone, and cortisol work together to keep our body functioning smoothly and maintain overall health. Among these hormones, cortisol has become one of the most talked-about in recent years. It is often referred to as the "stress hormone," as cortisol is commonly blamed for weight gain, high blood pressure, poor sleep, and fatigue. While it is true that chronically high cortisol can contribute to these problems, cortisol ...
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8 Easy-to-Get Protein Sources: Power Up Your Daily Diet Naturally

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8 Easy-to-Get Protein Sources: Power Up Your Daily Diet Naturally By Monica Saxena | Wellness Blogger | Certified in Holistic Health & Nutrition | Fully Accredited Professional Nutritionist | Protein is one of the most essential nutrients your body needs. It builds muscles, repairs tissues, supports the immune system, and even helps maintain healthy skin and hair. Protein plays a key role in healthy and sustainable weight loss. For a healthy adult engaging in moderate physical activity , the standard recommendation is 0.8 grams of protein per kilogram of body weight per day. This is based on the Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) from the World Health Organisation (WHO) and the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR).  That means if you have a weight of 50 kg, you need 40 grams of protein daily. Protein is essential for losing fat, preserving muscle, controlling hunger, and maintaining metabolism.  A diet rich in protein, even from everyday foods, helps yo...
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Common Reasons for the Common Cold

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Common Reasons for the Common Cold & How to Recover from It By Monica Saxena | Wellness Blogger | Certified in Holistic Health & Nutrition | Fully Accredited Professional Nutritionist | One thing we all dread getting is falling ill with the common cold. Although a cold is generally a mild and self-limiting illness, it can cause significant discomfort and substantially impact our daily activities. Some colds are so troublesome that they end up having a runny or stuffy nose, sneezing, coughing, and sometimes a sore throat. Adults usually experience two to three colds per year, while kids can have three to five.  The common cold is often caused by a viral infection; it is highly infectious and contagious and can be spread when an infected person coughs or sneezes. Some factors that lead to the common cold are Factors contributing to the common cold: 1. Viral Infection: Rhinoviruses are the most common culprits, but other viruses like coronaviruses and adenovirus...
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How to Enhance the Wellness of Your Kids

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How to Enhance the Wellness of Your Kids By Monica Saxena | Wellness Blogger | Certified in Holistic Health & Nutrition | Fully Accredited Professional Nutritionist | Wellness is a holistic health approach that involves physical, mental, emotional, and social well-being. It is about staying disease-free, thriving, and achieving a balanced and fulfilling life. Wellness can be applied in our lives as a long-term proactive process, which is all about self-awareness, making positive choices, and looking for personal growth. Understanding the Wellness of Kids If it is about the wellness of kids, all parents will agree that their kids are the most important part of their lives and are also a great responsibility and commitment. So, a kid's wellness is what all parents, guardians, teachers, or anyone related directly to the kid will desire. Kids of any age, from toddlers to teens, demand care and extra attention, and their wellness means ensuring their well-...
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