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Amino acids are the basic building blocks of proteins, which are essential for the structure, function, and repair of tissues in the human body. There are about twenty common amino acids, and Amino acids classified into three groups: essential (obtained from food), non-essential (produced by the body), and conditionally essential (needed more during stress or illness). Amino acids play vital roles in muscle growth, enzyme and hormone production, immune function, and keeping overall metabolism. The main sources of amino acids come from protein-rich foods. Animal-based sources include milk, eggs, meat, fish, and poultry, which considered complete proteins because they provide all essential amino acids. Plant-based sources include lentils (dal), beans, chickpeas, soybeans, nuts, seeds, and whole grains. While all plant foods are not complete proteins, combining foods like rice and beans or roti and dal can provide a complete amino acid profile. Lysine is one of the essential amino aci...

The human gut and the brain are engaged in a constant, high-speed dialogue known as the gut-brain axis, primarily facilitated by the vagus nerve and biochemical signalling. This connection is so profound that the enteric nervous system is often referred to as the "second brain." When stress levels spike, the body releases cortisol, which can disrupt the delicate balance of the microbiome, leading to increased intestinal permeability or "leaky gut." Conversely, an imbalanced microbiome can send distress signals back to the brain, exacerbating feelings of anxiety and fatigue. Managing stress and its relationship with the gut is a "two-way street" which is gut - brain axis. Brain and digestive system are constantly in touch via the vagus nerve, hormones, and the immune system. Here is a breakdown of how stress impacts your gut and the most effective ways to break that cycle. 1. Understanding the Gut-Stress Connection Stress triggers the "fight or f...

Bringing positive thoughts into your mind is a skill attainable only through consistent daily habits and small shifts in how you process your environment. It is not about ignoring life's problems but about choosing to focus on constructive and helpful responses to them. Daily Habits to Cultivate Positivity. (a)    Practice Gratitude Daily: Regularly acknowledging what is going well can shift your focus from what is lacking to what is present. (b)   Keep a gratitude journal and write down three specific good things that happened each day. (c)    Include minute details, like a warm cup of coffee or a helpful interaction with a colleague. (d)   Identify and Change Your Self-Talk: Pay attention to your inner dialogue and treat yourself with the same kindness you would offer a friend. (e)    Notice and reframe negative thoughts as they occur. For example, replace "I'm terrible at this" with "I'm learning and will get better with practice". ...

Nitric oxide is a tiny gaseous signalling molecule produced naturally inside the human body.Though simple in structure (one nitrogen + one oxygen atom=NO), it plays a powerful role in circulation, immunity, brain function, and cellular communication. It discovered as a vital biological messenger in the 1980s, and this discovery earned the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine. Nitric oxide (NO) first isolated by Joseph Priestley in 1772, who called it "nitrous air". However, its critical biological role as a signalling molecule in the cardiovascular system discovered in the 1980s by Robert F. Furchgott, Louis J. Ignarro, and Ferid Murad, who shared the 1998 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine. Chemical Discovery (1772): English chemist Joseph Priestley was the first who prepared and studied nitric oxide. He generated this gas by reacting nitric acid with metals like brass and used it to measure the "goodness" of air (eudiometry), showing nitric oxide ability ...