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Heavy Metal Toxicity: Sources, Health Risks, Symptoms, and Testing
Heavy metals are substances that can be found in the environment, including food, drinking water, air, and soil. Some heavy metals can accumulate in the body and cause harmful health effects when exposure reaches toxic levels.
What are the causes of Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs)?
Non-communicable diseases (NCDs), are the conditions that are not caused by infectious agents and cannot transmission to others. These diseases progress slowly, with symptoms accumulating gradually over time. If individuals do not receive the appropriate health check-ups, they may be unaware of their condition and fail to treatment. As a result, the diseases worsen over time and eventually become a significant risk, impacting life in various ways.
What Does High Bilirubin Indicate?
High levels of total bilirubin and direct bilirubin in a blood test may suggest problems related to the liver, bile ducts, or increased breakdown of red blood cells.
Why is the hormone serotonin important for the body and mind?
Serotonin, often referred to as the “happiness chemical,” is a neurotransmitter that plays a crucial role in both physical and mental functions. While most people recognize serotonin for its role in mood regulation, its functions extend far beyond that. Serotonin is also involved in regulating sleep, supporting digestion, and contributing to the process of blood clotting.
What is an Iron Study and why is it important?
An Iron Study is a group of blood tests used to assess the body’s “iron status” - whether iron levels are adequate, deficient, excessive, or whether there is a problem with iron utilisation. It helps evaluate conditions such as iron deficiency anaemia, chronic inflammation, and iron overload.
Oxytocin: the “love hormone”?
Oxytocin is both a hormone and a neurotransmitter produced in the hypothalamus and released by the pituitary gland. Its primary roles are in childbirth and breastfeeding, but it also plays a crucial part in human relationships-covering love, bonding, trust, and social behaviour. For this reason, oxytocin is often referred to as the “love hormone”, “hug hormone”, or “trust hormone”.