8 major health benefits of asafoetida Introduction Asafoetida , popularly known as Perungayam in the Tamil language, is a popular spice commonly used in Indian cuisine. In addition to its use in culinary practices, it has traditionally been valued in Ayurvedic and Siddha medicine due to its medicinal properties. Dr. Karthikeyan explains the health benefits of the pungent resin in his video presentation and states the scientifically proven health benefits of the resin are eight in number. 1. Digestive Aid - It relieves the problem of gas and bloating. - It stimulates the digestive enzyme. - Traditionally, a pinch of asafoetida is added to beans and lentils to avoid stomach upsets. 2. Relief from Constipation - Natural compounds present in the resin are a mild laxative. - It can be taken on a regular basis in small quantities to avoid constipation. 3. Respiratory Health - It relieves the problem of asthma, bronchitis, and cough. - It acts as an expectorant and relieves t...
Introduction: A simple blood test could foretell the chances for women to develop cardiovascular ailments over three decades. Also, give advice on ways to ward off heart trouble by determining the levels of two fats in the blood. Key Findings • Early Detection: A woman's future risk for cardiovascular disease can be appropriately predicted by blood tests for low-density lipoprotein cholesterol, lipoprotein(a), and C-reactive protein. In that perspective, • Long-Term Prediction: It followed up with the participants for 30 years, showing the long-term prediction of health risks. • Greatest Risk: Those women who had a high incidence of all the three markers were especially at risk related to strokes and coronary heart diseases. Ways of prevention The researchers emphasize the need for a heart-healthy lifestyle to be maintained to prevent any cardiovascular disease . This incorporates the following ways: • Physical Activity : No doubt, regular physical activities l...