The stomach needs to break down food for healthy digestion. The stomach acid or gastric acid contains elements that help in breaking down food. This mainly comprises of hydrochloric acid, along with sodium chloride and potassium chloride. Benefits of stomach acid The acids in the stomach have a pH range between 1 and 2, which…
Sunscreen has a double advantage as it serves as protection from sun burns and aging of the skin. There are several chemicals in sunscreen that help in collection of the sun rays and scattering the same. This eventually leads to alteration of the length of the rays hence preventing any serious damage to the skin….
Stress, tension or strain is something that one experiences in daily life due to work or personal problem. It is a medical condition that results in various chemical responses in the brain. Under normal circumstances stress is usually a temporary condition that one experiences for a few hours. However, if it persists and lasts longer…
Polio is defined as a hazardous disease, which mostly affects children. Also termed as ‘acute anterior poliomyelitis or infantile paralysis’, this disease mostly occurs in an epidemic form. Even though it is known to affect children, anyone can catch this disease. How does an individual catch polio? Polio virus is the cause of Polio. It…
Human body is capable of generating heat within itself internally and body maintains a regular temperature. It is not dependent on any outside factors to maintain its normal human temperature of 98.6 degrees. Normal human body generates its own heat and maintains the heat. Process of heat generation • Food is the greatest energy provider…