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Rice is widely consumed all over the world and it is even deemed to be the staple food in most parts. This makes it an important food since it comes with nutrients for the body, the major being a major source of energy due to its high concentration of carbohydrates and starch. Depending on the type of rice in terms of strains, either being white or brown, and the quality of soil in which it is grown,nutrients may be altered. Brown rice and white rice differ in many ways although white rice typically starts as brown rice by undergoing the milling processes to remove the husks, brans, and germs. By getting to know the differences, one is able to know the health impact of rice being consumed. Vitamins and Minerals Rice contains vitamin B6 and  the following minerals ·          Thiamine ·          Niacin ·          Manganese ·    ...

You usually breathe in and out a thousand times a day and hardly give it a thought until you have breathing problems. It is important for you to know that breathing problems can be as a result of heart and lung conditions. However, to understand it better it is vitally important to know the connection of heart and breathing. Connection of heart and breathing Your lungs and heart are involved in the transport of oxygen to body tissues and removal of carbon (IV) oxide, and problems with either your heart or lungs can affect your breathing. Your blood from body tissues passes through your heart where it is pumped to the lungs for oxygenation and excretion of carbon (IV) oxide (pulmonary loop). Oxygenated blood is then brought to the heart so as it is pumped to the rest of the body (Systemic loop). Heart Conditions that Affect Breathing Below are some heart problems that may affect your breathing: 1.       Respiratory/Cardiac Arrest If the functioni...

Health literacy is the ability of someone to acquire and understand health services and health information to help him or her make perfect health decisions. Health literacy is very important for every individual since at some point in our lives, we may need to have the ability to find, process, understand and also use health information and services. Taking care of your health is part of everyday life. You don’t just take care of your health when you visit a hospital or clinic. Health literacy can help you prevent health problems, manage your health and even manage situations that may arise due to health problems. You should know that people who lack skills needed to manage their health and prevent disease pose dangers to their lives and lives of people they are caring for. Health literacy is measured in levels or groups such as: ·          Proficient ·          Intermediate ·    ...