Saturday, 13 June 2020

10 Health Benefits of Eggs


1. Eggs are great for the eyes. According to one study, an egg a day may prevent macular degeneraton due to the carotenoid content, specifically lutein and zeaxanthin. Both nutrients are more readily available to our bodies from eggs than from other sources.

2. In another study, researchers found that people who eat eggs every day lower their risk of developing cataracts, also because of the lutein and zeaxanthin in eggs.

3. One egg contains 6 grams of high-quality protein and all 9 essential amino acids.

4. According to a study by the Harvard School of Public Health, there is no significant link between egg consumption and heart disease. In fact, according to one study, regular consumption of eggs may help prevent blood clots, stroke, and heart attacks.

5. They are a good source of choline. One egg yolk has about 300 micrograms of choline. Choline is an important nutrient that helps regulate the brain, nervous system, and cardiovascular system.

6. They contain the right kind of fat. One egg contains just 5 grams of fat and only 1.5 grams of that is saturated fat.

7. New research shows that, contrary to previous belief, moderate consumption of eggs does not have a negative impact on cholesterol. In fact, recent studies have shown that regular consumption of two eggs per day does not affect a person's lipid profile and may, in fact, improve it. Research suggests that it is saturated fat that raises cholesterol rather than dietary cholesterol.

8. Eggs are one of the only foods that contain naturally occurring vitamin D.

9. Eggs may prevent breast cancer. In one study, women who consumed at least 6 eggs per week lowered their risk of breast cancer by 44%.
Prevention from cancer and cardiac problems
In a specific study, scientists examining the nutrients in the yolks of eggs laid by hens which had been fed a diet of corn or wheat only discovered the presence of tryptophan and tyrosine – amino acids – which are essential in preventing cardiovascular problems and cancer.

10. Eggs promote healthy hair and nails because of their high sulphur content and wide array of vitamins and minerals. Many people find their hair growing faster after adding eggs to their diet, especially if they were previously deficient in foods containing sulphur or B12



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Thursday, 11 June 2020

MYOFASCIAL RELEASE TREATMENT FOR HEADACHE OR NECK PAIN


The suboccipital muscles are prime contributors to headaches, migraines and stiff neck!

There are 4 muscles involved in the suboccipital region also called 'Upper Cervical Spine':
Rectus capitis posterior major
Rectus capitis posterior minor
Obliquus capitis superior
Obliquus capitis inferior


Tension in this muscle could cause headaches by disrupting the normal cerebrospinal fluid fluctuations… and hence the functioning of the vertebral artery and suboccipital nerve.

The suboccipital area is very prone to get stiff and immobile, when the upper cervical spine can't rotate properly, that motion get picked up by the lower cervical spine, which we want to be actually more stable. That’s why it is very important to always check this important area and to mobilise it if  feel any restrictions!

Releasing some of this tissue can directly affect and relieve your headache without the use of any drugs.

Pictures 1 & 2 show a myofascial release technique for the suboccipital muscles.





Credit to Dr. Hafix Rana PT.