The mineral sodium is found in small quantity in almost all the food items and it is also present in dairy products and meat naturally. It is found in water and it is also added in many forms to the food products. Sodium is need by the body to maintain the fluid balance but too much sodium can cause excess retention of water in body which can have severe consequences. On an average people take more than 1,500 mgs to 2,500 mgs of sodium per day.

People who do a lot of exercise or eliminate a
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Kidney stones refer to the formation of crystals in the urinary tract which grow to block the passage of urine, and it can cause abdominal pain and irritability. There are a number of different chemical components which may form the crystals such as calcium oxalates, calcium phosphate, uric acid, struvite and cystine.

1. Calcium oxalate reduces the formation of acidic urine and calcium oxalate is found in vegetables, nuts and fruits.

2. Calcium phosphate is a substance which is formed due
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One of the main functions of colon is to carry out the digestion process and absorb water from the food particles to eliminate it. If the waste particles are eliminated through intestine quickly, the water is not absorbed and excess elimination of watery stool results in diarrhea. If the passage through the colon delays, it can result in hard stool causing constipation. The bacteria found in the intestine extracts enzymes and vitamins from the food, and improve the immune system of the body. It
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Detox diet refers to the dietary plan in which a person plans to take up a diet plan just to get rid of the toxins. The procedure is not scientifically approved but there are certain detox diet plans practiced which are aimed to cleanse various body parts. Some of the common forms of detoxification measures are fasting, eating only fruits and eliminating fats, carbohydrates or fruits or herbs. Sometimes it is done by eliminating everything from diet in a day including water. Different detoxifica
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High blood pressure refers to the condition in which blood moves with a greater pressure in the arteries. Blood pressure is measured in two numbers format such as 120/80. If the number is 140/95 or more, it is said to be high blood pressure. BP in between 120/80 and 140/95 is called pre-hypertension. There are no visible symptoms of high blood pressure but it can cause life threatening conditions. It is advised to go for a regular blood pressure check up after the age of 18 years to reduce the r
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