Beetroot Juice Reduces High Blood Pressure and its Other Health Benefits

Beetroot juice is very good for the treatment of high Blood Pressure. It decreases the Blood Pressure effectively and the nitrates which are present in beetroot after mixing in blood release nitric oxide. This nitric oxide is a potent vasodilator of blood vessels and thus causes decrease in blood pressure. It is also helpful for healthy heart. About 250 mg of raw beetroot juice should be taken daily. (more…)

Banana (Musa Accuminata) – The Wonder Health Plant

The Banana plant originated from Malaysia or India and it has spread to different tropical parts of the world.

Family: Musaceae.
Genus: Musa.
Species: Musa accuminata (Edible banana).
Names: English: Banana/ Plantain.
Hindi: Kela.
Telugu: Arati Pandu (more…)

Osteoporosis – Causes, Treatment and Prevention

Osteoporosis is a disease wherein the density of the bones gradually decreases resulting in loss of strength predisposing for fractures easily. For development of strong bones minerals calcium and phosphorus are needed in proper strength. (more…)

Important uses of Calcium

Calcium is an essential mineral of the body. It is required for keeping the bones and teeth strong and healthy. Most of the calcium up to 90% is stored in the bones of the body. Only a small portion circulates in the blood stream. Calcium is needed in high quantities by pregnant women and growing children. The body takes its requirement of calcium from the bones and replenish with the daily intake of calcium through food. (more…)

Nutritional Values of Papaya

Botanical name: Carica papaya, Telugu: Boppayi, English: Papaya.

Papaya fruit is available throughout the year and considered as most nutritional fruit. The fruit is bigger in size and weigh ½ to 1kg.The unripe fruit is green in color and as it ripens it become yellowish or orange.

Papaya belongs to southern Mexico and spread throughout tropical regions. It is available at cheaper rates in the market and the fruit is considered as a poor man’s fruit. (more…)