Tag: Argan Oil
Argan oil is extracted from the kernels of the argan tree.Argan oil is widely used by Moroccans for cooking as well as cosmetic purposes.Due to argan oil’s rich composition and multi-benefits, it is increasingly being used and consumed by people all over the world.Argan oil is edible and is used for cooking purposes. The kernels are slowly roasted before...
Argan oil is extracted from the seeds of the argan tree (Argania spinosa).It is natively associated with semi-arid region of Morocco land. The oil has a unique oil profile which has been benefiting the humans or years.This Moroccan oil has been used to enhance the beauty and to provide vibrant and glowing skin to Mediterranean women. It is used...
Wound healing is a self-repairing process of the skin and other tissues lying underneath the skin upon infliction of an injury.A wound can be formed on the skin by impacts like cuts, tearing or punctures.These impacts may result in injury on the epidermis or deeper. The intensity of the wound is directly related to the time required for a...
We know that the platelets surround the bleeding area to protect against severe blood loss.This is a common phenomenon known as clotting. The body has several factors that help in clotting.Sometimes the clotting factors overexert themselves and their overproduction can form an embolus which may or may not move in the bloodstream.The process of a blood clot in the...
Atherosclerosis is a disease where plaque fills up the arteries. Arteries are blood vessels that carry oxygen-rich blood to the heart and other parts of the body.Plaque consists of fat, cholesterol, calcium and other substances found in the blood. With time, this plaque hardens and narrows the arteries preventing the flow of oxygen-rich blood to all organs of the...
Diabetes is a disease that occurs due to high levels of glucose or sugar in the blood.The insulin hormone is made in the pancreas and is responsible for absorbing glucose from the food into the cells which can be used for energy.However, sometimes the body fails to produce enough insulin and therefore glucose stays in the blood instead of...
Metabolic syndrome refers to a group of diseases or risk factors that hinder normal metabolism of the body. It increases the risk of high blood pressure, diabetes, altered level of cholesterol and excess abdominal fat.The risk of having metabolic syndrome increases due to overweight and obesity. Insulin resistance increases the risk of metabolic syndrome. It is a condition in...
Obesity is a medical condition that occurs due to many factors and is a worldwide concern.It is characterized by the accumulation of fat in the body to an extent that has a negative effect on health.Obesity, in turn, increases the risk of other diseases like heart disease, type 2 diabetes, certain types of cancer, osteoarthritis and other disorders.It is...
Hypercholesterolemia is characterized by high levels of cholesterol in the blood.Cholesterol is essential to the body as this substance form components of the cell, act as precursors for the formation of certain hormones and produce compounds that aid in fat digestion.Too much cholesterol, however, can give rise to several complications, major of which are cardiovascular complications.High cholesterol could be...
The man has become the master of mimicking the nature. He almost replicated nature and its product in all possible ways. By doing this he packed the benefits and made available to wider range of people.These benefits are accompanied by a significant amount of artificial products like chemicals which intend to change the benefit-harm ratio.Natural products possess enormous benefits...