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Showing posts with label health. Show all posts
Showing posts with label health. Show all posts

Wednesday, June 20, 2012

Flat Tummy in 7 Days


Obesity has become a common problem for majority of the people in this world. With the kind of food we intake and type of work we do, it is impossible to burn the fat without proper body exercises. Even people understand this and have started going to gym on daily basis to keep them fit. But to your busy schedule, you may be missing your routine for few days and suddenly you can find some fat gets accumulated in belly. When you realize that you have party or get together or tour in a week ahead, don’t get panic. There are few simple steps with which you can get flat tummy in a week. 

First step is to perform circuit training through full body exercises like lunges, push-ups, and pull-ups, for one set of 15 repetitions. This is to build muscle and burn fat simultaneously and this workout should be done 3 days/week. With a minute of jumping rope, you can burn around 550 calories easily. Next step is for your abdominal muscles on daily basis. This can be achieved with crunches and leg rises for three sets of 20 repetitions. Here comes the food’s part in keeping yourself fit. During this period have Natural foods like fruits, vegetables, whole grain breads and pastas, chicken, fish and low fat dairy. Lower your sodium intake by avoiding salt to minimize water retention. You may feel stress in office but please remember stress and anxiety can cause over-production of a hormone called Cortisol which encourages weight gain in the belly area. Please always keep yourself cool. Don’t worry and be happy.

Friday, February 17, 2012

TIPS FOR HEALTHY HEART

Q: What are the thumb rules for a layman to take care of his heart?
Ans:
1. Diet - Less of carbohydrate, more of protein, less oil
2. Exercise - Half an hour's walk, at least five days a week; avoid lifts
and avoid sitting for a longtime
3. Quit smoking
4. Control weight
5. Control blood pressure and sugar
Q: Is eating non-veg food (fish) good for the heart?
Ans: No

Q: It's still a grave shock to hear that some apparently healthy person
gets a cardiac arrest. How do we understand it in perspective?
Ans: This is called silent attack; that is why we recommend everyone past
the age of 30 to undergo routine health checkups.

Q: Are heart diseases hereditary?
Ans: Yes

Q: What are the ways in which the heart is stressed? What practices do you
suggest to de-stress?
Ans: Change your attitude towards life. Do not look for perfection in
everything in life.

Q: Is walking better than jogging or is more intensive exercise required to
keep a healthy heart?
Ans: Walking is better than jogging since jogging leads to early fatigue
and injury to joints

Q: Can people with low blood pressure suffer heart diseases?
Ans: Extremely rare.

Q: Does cholesterol accumulates right from an early age
(I'm currently only 22) or do you have to worry about it only after you are
above 30 years of age?
Ans: Cholesterol accumulates from childhood.
Q: How do irregular eating habits affect the heart ?
Ans: You tend to eat junk food when the habits are irregular and your
body's enzyme release for digestion gets confused.

Q: How can I control cholesterol content without using medicines?
Ans: Control diet, walk and eat walnut.

Q: Which is the best and worst food for the heart?
Ans: Fruits and vegetables are the best and the worst is oil.
Q: Which oil is better - groundnut, sunflower, olive?
Ans: *All oils are bad *.

Q: What is the routine checkup one should go through? Is there any specific
test?
Ans: Routine blood test to ensure sugar, cholesterol is ok. Check BP,
Treadmill test after an echo.

Q: What are the first aid steps to be taken on a heart attack?
Ans: Help the person into a sleeping position , place an aspirin tablet
under the tongue with a sorbitrate tablet if available, and rush him to a
coronary care unit since the maximum casualty takes place within the first
hour.

Q: How do you differentiate between pain caused by a heart attack and that
caused due to gastric trouble?
Ans: Extremely difficult without ECG.

Q: What is the main cause of a steep increase in heart problems amongst
youngsters? I see people of about 30-40 yrs of age having heart attacks and
serious heart problems.
Ans: Increased awareness has increased incidents. Also, sedentary
lifestyles, smoking, junk food, lack of exercise in a country where people
are genetically three times more vulnerable for heart attacks than
Europeans and Americans.

Q: Is it possible for a person to have BP outside the normal range of
120/80 and yet be perfectly healthy?
Ans: Yes.

Q: Marriages within close relatives can lead to heart problems for the
child. Is it true?
Ans : Yes, co-sanguinity leads to congenital abnormalities and you may not
have a software engineer as a child

Q: Many of us have an irregular daily routine and many a times we have to
stay late nights in office. Does this affect our heart ? What precautions
would you recommend?
Ans : When you are young, nature protects you against all these
irregularities. However, as you grow older, *respect the biological clock.*

Q: Will taking anti-hypertensive drugs cause some other complications
(short / long term)?
Ans : Yes, most drugs have some side effects. However, modern
anti-hypertensive drugs are extremely safe.

Q: Will consuming more coffee/tea lead to heart attacks?
Ans : No.

Q: Are asthma patients more prone to heart disease?
Ans : No.

Q: How would you define junk food?
Ans : *Fried food *like Kentucky , McDonalds , samosas, and even masala
dosas.

Q: You mentioned that Indians are three times more vulnerable. What is the
reason for this, as Europeans and Americans also eat a lot of junk food?
Ans: Every race is vulnerable to some disease and unfortunately, Indians
are vulnerable for the most expensive disease.

Q: Does consuming *bananas *help reduce hypertension?
Ans : No.

Q: Can a person help himself during a heart attack (Because we see a lot of
forwarded emails on this)?
Ans : Yes. Lie down comfortably and put an aspirin tablet of any
description under the tongue and ask someone to take you to the nearest
coronary care unit without any delay and do not wait for the ambulance
since most of the time, the ambulance does not turn up.

Q: Do, in any way, low white blood cells and low hemoglobin count lead to
heart problems?
Ans : No. But it is ideal to have normal hemoglobin level to increase your
exercise capacity.

Q: Sometimes, due to the hectic schedule we are not able to exercise. So,
does walking while doing daily chores at home or climbing the stairs in the
house, work as a substitute for exercise?
Ans : Certainly. Avoid sitting continuously for more than half an hour and
even the act of getting out of the chair and going to another chair and
sitting helps a lot.

Q: Is there a relation between heart problems and blood sugar?
Ans: Yes. A strong relationship since diabetics are more vulnerable to
heart attacks than non-diabetics.

Qn: What are the things one needs to take care of after a heart operation?
Ans : Diet, exercise, drugs on time , Control cho lesterol, BP, weight.

Q: Are people working on night shifts more vulnerable to heart disease when
compared to day shift workers?
Ans : No.

Q: What are the modern anti-hypertensive drugs?
Ans : There are hundreds of drugs and your doctor will chose the right
combination for your problem, but my suggestion is to avoid the drugs and
go for natural ways of controlling blood pressure by walk, diet to
reduce weight and changing attitudes towards lifestyles.

Q: Does dispirin or similar headache pills increase the risk of heart
attacks?
Ans : No.

Q: Why is the rate of heart attacks more in men than in women?
Ans : Nature protects women till the age of 45. (Present Global census show
that the Percentage of heart disease in women has increased than in men )

Qn: How can one keep the heart in a good condition?
Ans : Eat a healthy diet, avoid junk food, exercise everyday, do not smoke
and, go for health checkup s if you are past the age of 30 ( once in six
months recommended) ....


Saturday, February 11, 2012

BIONIC EYE FOR BLIND PEOPLE


A new revolution through biotechnology in the form of Bionic eye for blind people is about to come into existence shortly. Researchers feel that the bionic eyes for the blind will be ready for human trials by 2013. This bionic eye implant will help people who have lost their sight through traumatic injury or tumors or with diseases affecting eyes like glaucoma and retinal disorders. The implant is based on a small chip that is surgically implanted behind the retina, at the back of the eyeball. An ultra-thin wire strengthens the damaged optic nerve which servers to transmit light and images to the brain's vision system, where it is normally processed. According to the scientists, these implants do not require a functioning eyeball or optic nerve or visual pathways from eye to brain. The device can also be tuned for use in different environments, both indoors and outdoors. The users may have to wear special eye glasses containing a tiny battery-powered camera and a transmitter, which would send images to the chip implanted behind the retina. The device is both water-proof and corrosion-proof and is expected to will last for at least 10 years inside the eye. Although the device will not be able to restore the eye sight of the entire blind community, I feel many people will be benefited from the technology. Always it will be a nice feeling when technology helps for the better survival of human.

Friday, November 11, 2011

SCIENTIFIC REASONS BEHIND TEMPLES


INDIA is a home of Temples with varied culture and heritage. There are thousands of temples all over India in different size, shape and locations but not all of them are considered to be built the Vedic way. Generally, a temple should be located at a place where earth's magnetic wave path passes through densely. It can be in the outskirts of a town/village or city, or in middle of the dwelling place, or on a hilltop. 


Usually temples are located strategically at a place where the positive energy is abundantly available from the magnetic and electric wave distributions of north/south pole thrust. The main idol is placed in the core center of the temple, known as "Garbhagriha" or Moolasthanam. In fact, the temple structure is built after the idol has been placed. This Moolasthanam is where earth’s magnetic waves are found to be maximum. We know that there are some copper plates, inscribed with Vedic scripts, buried beneath the Main Idol. What are they really? No, they are not God’s / priests’ flash cards when they forget the shlokas. The copper plate absorbs earth’s magnetic waves and radiates it to the surroundings. Thus a person regularly visiting a temple and walking clockwise around the Main Idol receives the beamed magnetic waves and his body absorbs it. This is a very slow process and a regular visit will let him absorb more of this positive energy. Scientifically, it is the positive energy that we all require to have a healthy life. 


Further, the Sanctum is closed on three sides. This increases the effect of all energies. The lamp that is lit radiates heat energy and also provides light inside the sanctum to the priests performing the pooja. The ringing of the bells and the chanting of prayers takes a worshipper into trance, thus not letting his mind waver. When done in groups, this helps people forget personal problems for a while and relieve their stress. The fragrance from the flowers and the burning of camphor give out the chemical energy further aiding in a different good aura. The effect of all these energies is supplemented by the positive energy from the idol, the copper plates and utensils in the Moolasthanam / Garbagraham


Theertham, the “holy” water used during the pooja to wash the idol is not plain water cleaning the dust off an idol. It is a concoction of Cardamom, Karpura (Benzoin), zaffron / saffron, Tulsi (Holy Basil), Clove, etc.Washing the idol is to charge the water with the magnetic radiations thus increasing its medicinal values. Three spoons of this holy water are distributed to devotees. Again, this water is mainly a source of magneto-therapy. Besides, the clove essence protects one from tooth decay, the saffron & Tulsi leafs protects one from common cold and cough, cardamom and Pachha Karpuram (benzoin), act as mouth fresheners. It is proved that Theertham is a very good blood purifier, as it is highly energized. Hence it is given as prasadam to the devotees. This way, one can claim to remain healthy by regularly visiting the Temples. 

 
When people go to a temple for the Deepaaraadhana, and when the doors open up, the positive energy gushes out onto the persons who are there. The water that is sprinkled onto the assemblages passes on the energy to all. This also explains why men are not allowed to wear shirts at a few temples and women are requested to wear more ornaments during temple visits. It is through these jewels (metal) that positive energy is absorbed by the women. Also, it is a practice to leave newly purchased jewels at an idol’s feet and then wear them with the idol’s blessings. This act of “seeking divine blessings” before using any new article, like books or pens or automobiles may have stemmed from this through mere observation.


Energy lost in a day’s work is regained through a temple visit and one is refreshed slightly. The positive energy that is spread out in the entire temple and especially around where the main idol is placed, are simply absorbed by one's body and mind. Did you know, every Vaishnava(Vishnu devotees), must visit a Vishnu temple twice every day in their location. 


All the rituals, all the practices are, in reality, well researched, studied and scientifically backed thesis which form the ways of nature to lead a good healthy life. The scientific and research part of the practices are well camouflaged as “elder’s instructions” or “granny’s teaching’s” which should be obeyed as a mark of respect so as to once again, avoid stress to the mediocre brains.

Tuesday, October 18, 2011

LASIK EYE SURGERY


Majority of people of this era are suffering from vision problem as they are exposed to computer, television and environment also acts as a main factor. Many people find it difficulty in having spectacles as they have to be cautious and need to carry everywhere. Also they are free to play with spectacles. Contact lens may help in those occasions but it may cause itching and should be too careful in handling it.  One should be more cautious while standing near fire as this contact lens would start melting and costs your eyes. The one and only solution is to go with Lasik eye surgery which gives you a 20/20 vision like exactly what normal eyes will get.  LASIK stands for Laser in Situ Keratomileusis commonly referred to simply as laser eye surgery. In this procedure highly specialized laser beam is used to treat refractive errors and to improve vision.

Not everyone can undergo this surgery. He/she should satisfy certain criteria will be considered as the suitable candidate for this surgery. One should be above the age of 18 and should not have frequent changes in refraction for at least a year. If your eyes got infected or injured recently, it’s better not to opt for such a procedure as it might impair your vision instead of improving it. People suffering from glaucoma, cataracts and a few other eye problems cannot be treated effectively with laser eye treatment. Different kind of Lasik surgical treatments such as Standard Lasik, Wave front-guided Lasik, Wave front-optimized Lasik are performed based on the eye condition. This would be decided by the consulting doctor after examining your eyes under various tests.