DISCOVER HEALTH

Assalamualaikum :)  Finally! Making a comeback after many years of hiatus.  Recently, I found out that constipation is a common occurrence among many of us including children.  However it is rarely discussed or given the attention it deserves. Today, let's talk about this.  Left untreated, constipation could be the root cause of many diseases.  How? When our bowels are slow, it delays the elimination of stool/faeces ( poop ) - this may lead to accumulation of faeces in out colon. As time goes by, the faeces dump will only gets bigger ( unless the issue has been addressed and solved ) Imagine having a huge pile of poop in our colon, understand that it doesn't just lay there being innocent not releasing any substances - it is not innocent and it releases health threatening stuff back into our system.  Trapped faeces does release toxins, next it encourages the growth of bad bacteria in our colon and trigger inflammation. It does not end there, this i...

Pectin, sounds familiar? no? Well, pectin is a polysaccharides, or more precise heteropolysaccharide that exists in plant cell walls and fruit peels, acting as a soluble fiber when consumed. It is sometimes used in jams and jellies as gelling or thickener, to produce the gel-like substances. What benefits is offered by pectin? :- Lowers blood cholesterol level , particularly LDL cholesterol, the notorious fat that causes arteriosclerosis and at the same time increasing the amount of the good guy, HDL cholesterol. Improves insulin resistance, maintains blood sugar level . Relieves diarrhea and treats constipation. An intestinal regulator and prevents colon cancer. Promoting feeling of fullness, helps in weight loss programs. Maintaining a good digestive health . Regulates blood pressure . Treats ulcers (duodenal, stomach...) Detoxify the body, removing heavy metals and unwanted substances, such as drug residue. Source of pectin :- Apple peels(one of the richest so...