Tag: inflammation

You can have visceral fat and have a somewhat flat stomach. When this happens, it's called TOFI: thin outside fat inside. The only way to find out how much of this fat is in your body is through an expensive test, one which a doctor will not order for this purpose alone. Visceral fat is linked to a number of health conditions.

Ginger has been touted for centuries as a cure-all for many diseases and ailments. This superfood is a highlight in Chinese and Ayurvedic medicine. Ginger is said to contain a substance called gingerol, which can reduce inflammation and switch off compounds in the body that instigate pain. Gingerols also have antimicrobial and antifungal properties that promote a healthy immune system.

collagen is a fundamental protein that retains the bones and tissues together in the human body. It provides strength and elasticity to the body further it replaces dead skin cells. Not only for your skin but it performs as a building block for your bones, hair, muscles, tendons, teeth and ligaments, and certain connective tissues.