Health Benefits of Aloevera Juice..

Do you know the health
benefits of drinking aloe vera
juice? Completely safe and
versatile, aloe vera juice stems
from the fact that it naturally
contains many different nutrients:
vitamins, minerals, amino acids and
other trace elements.
Helps digestion: Drinking aloe
vera juice naturally allows the body
to cleanse the digestive system. It
encourages the bowels to move and
helps with elimination if a person is
constipated. And if you have
diarrhea, it will help slow it down.
Increases energy levels: Our
diets include many substances
which can cause fatigue and
exhaustion. Taken regularly, aloe
vera juice ensures a greater feeling
of well-being, allowing energy
levels to increase and also helps
maintain a healthy body weight.
Builds immunity: It is especially
great for those who have chronic
immune disorders like
polysaccharides or fibromyalgia
since the polysaccharides in aloe
vera juice stimulate macrophages,
the white blood cells that fight
viruses.
Detoxifies: Aloe vera juice is a
great natural aid to detox. With our
stressful lives, the pollution around
us and the junk foods we eat, we all
need to cleanse our systems from
time to time. Drinking aloe vera
juice provides a fantastically rich
cocktail of vitamins, minerals and
trace elements to help our bodies
deal with these stresses and strains
every day.
Reduces inflammation: It
improves joint flexibility and helps
in the regeneration of body cells. It
strengthens joint muscles, which
therefore reduces pain and
inflammation in weakened or aged
joints.

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Foods and Stress

Certain food items in our diet can
actually help reduce stress in our
bodies. While apricots and greens
like spinach replenish the body with
magnesium, which is known to relax
the muscles and help with
headaches, nuts and dark
vegetables like almonds, pistachios,
broccoli, and okra are rich in
vitamins B and E that help lower
blood pressure. Citrus fruits, which
are a storehouse for Vitamin C, also
help in controlling blood pressure.
Other food items like sweet
potatoes provide insulin to the
body, provide energy, and help deal
with fatigue in a stressful situation.
Below is a list of foods I
recommend for stressed-out
people:
- Low-fat dairy products like
lowfat cottage cheese and cheese
- Cruciferous vegetables like
cauliflower, cabbage, broccoli, etc
- Nuts like almonds, pistachios, etc
- Decaf green tea or rosemary tea
- Dark coloured vegetables like
beetroot, okra, and peas
- Beans or lentils
- Brown rice
- Oats
- Oily fish like salmon and tuna
- Lean beef
- Egg whites
- Chicken without the skin
- Asparagus
- Artichokes
- Sweet potatoes
- Leeks
- Watercress
- Sesame, sunflower, and flax seeds
- Also, drink lots of water, with a
few squeezes of lime (lemon is a
natural metabolizer)
Foods that aggravate your
stress levels
Certain food groups like caffeine,
alcohol, and salty foods are known
to aggravate stress in our bodies.
Caffeine increases the production
of norepinephrine, which keeps us
alert and awake. These foods also
interfere with our sleep and prevent
us from relaxing. Alcohol can lower
the amount of sugar in our blood
and cause us to feel less energetic.
It can also lead to an irregular
heartbeat, which triggers panic
attacks, among other things. Salty
foods increase the blood pressure
and makes us feel stressed.
Below is a list of foods you should
avoid as much as possible especially
during stressful days: -
Hydrogenated fats: Some varieties
of margerine, crackers, cookies,
baked foods, bread
- Artifical flavour and colouring:
Potato chips, chewing gum, some
cereals, soft drinks
- Preservatives: Canned food and
fruits, canned meats, pickles,
butter, potato chips, baked goods,
chocolate
- Glutamates: (MSG or Aginomoto)
Soy and soy protein, canned tuna,
powdered milk, dried and canned
soups, flavoured chips, sauces, salad
dressing, canned foods, soya sauce
- Artificial Sweeteners: Aspartame,
saccharine, found in diet foods,
sodas, chewing gum
- High-fructose corn syrup: Corn
sweetner, corn syrup solids
- Packaged and processed foods:
All canned foods, packed soups,
cereals, bacon, sausages, cold cuts
- Sugar and sugary foods: Frozen
desserts, donuts, pastries, candy,
honey
- Foods with tannin: Wine, coffee,
beer, maple and caramel flavouring
- Refined grain: White bread, white
pasta, white rice, low fibre sugar
cereal
- Sodium: Found in most processed
foods, soups, soya sauce, canned
foods, fast foods and preserved
meats like ham and bacon
- Fats found in all fast food items
like burgers, fish and chips, fries,
etc.

Self medication can be dangerous..

Taking antibiotics on a self-
prescription basis can be dangerous,
experts tell Lisa Antao
Most of us lead busy lives today and
sometimes, busy to such an extent
that we don't find the time to visit
a doctor. So whether we are having a
fever, bad cold or sore throat,
sometimes we resort to taking
antibiotics to compensate our lack
of time to visit the doc. But little
do we know that doing so on a self-
medication basis can be harmful.
Read on to find out why...
What are they? Antibiotics are also
known as antimicrobial agents or
antibacterials. Consultant physician
Dr Anil G Ballani defines them as,
"Substances that kill or slow down
the growth of bacteria and hence,
they are also termed as bactericidal
or bacteriostatic. Their basic
function is to stop and cure any
infection in the body." Though
antibiotics target microorganisms
such as bacteria, fungii and
parasites but they are not effective
against viruses.
When should one take them?
Antibiotics are administered by an
attending doctor. He/she
determines the choice, route, dose
and frequency of administration
after considering the possible
target microbe, extent and severity
of infection, and urgency of the
patient's condition. Dr Ballani says
that a person is given an antibiotic
when he harbours an infection in the
body. It may be at any region in the
human body e.g. tonsils, ears, liver,
soft tissue and urinary tract.
Specific antibiotics are available
which attack specific bacteria in
specific organs. If the infection is
mild then oral anti-biotics are given.
If the infection is moderate or
severe then parenteral (Intra-
muscular or intra-venous) are
administered.
Are they very strong? Internal
medicine specialist Dr Sunil Dalvi
explains that there is nothing like
strong or weak antibiotic. It's action
against the microbe has to give
desired results namely, complete
elimination which in turn depends
upon the effective blood levels of
the drug required to effectively
eliminate the microbe. These levels
are in nano or micrograms and
hence, the drug required also is in
milligrams or grams at the most. A
patient's body weight is noted to
calculate the extracellular fluid
volume. Other important factors
considered are lever and kidney
function, haemoglobin and other
blood anomalies, administration of
other medicines allergies and
hypersensitivity.
Side-effects Dr Vasant Nagvekar,
an internal medicine specialist
opines that all antibiotics have some
or the other side effects but does
not mean it will manifest in
everyone. It can be very rarely
severe at times like anaphylaxsis (a
severe allergic reaction which could
be fatal), Stevens Johnson syndrome
(severe skin drug reaction) to minor
side effects like loose motions, oral
ulcerations. Most of the time
antibiotics are well tolerated unless
patient is sensitive to that drug
which at times becomes difficult
for the doctor unless patient has
had a reaction in the past and
informs the doctor. Dr Ballani
agrees saying that antibiotics do
have side effects like diarrhoea,
vomiting, itching, acidity, jaundice,
allergic reactions, muscle pain and
vertigo. Hence, antibiotics should be
used under medical supervision and
always wise to ask the treating
doctor regarding the side effects in
advance. The frequent and
indiscriminate use of antibiotics
leads to increased resistance levels
and they do not work in the future.
Hence, a course of antibiotic should
never be left incomplete and they
should never be used as over-the-
counter products.
Precautions Oral antibiotics are to
be taken only when there is evidence
or a high suspicion of bacterial
infection, like urinary tract
infection, traveller's diarrhoea or
any pyogenic (pus) infection
provided simultaneously
investigated. Most important is to
take the complete dose as
prescribed by the physician and not
part doses thinking it is heavy. Also
in case of any adverse effect of
any drug, to stop the drug any
inform the doctor, advises Dr
Nagvekar.

World AIDS Day massage:

World AIDS Day on 1 December
brings together people from around
the world to raise awareness about
HIV/AIDS and demonstrate
international solidarity in the face
of the pandemic. The day is an
opportunity for public and private
partners to spread awareness about
the status of the pandemic and
encourage progress in HIV/AIDS
prevention, treatment and care in
high prevalence countries and
around the world.
Between 2011-2015, World AIDS
Days will have the theme of
"Getting to zero: zero new HIV
infections. Zero discrimination. Zero
AIDS related deaths". The World
AIDS Campaign focus on "Zero AIDS
related deaths" signifies a push
towards greater access to treatment
for all; a call for governments to
act now

Early morning wake up makes you healthy wealthy and wise..

A new study has
found that people
who wake up early
are slimmer,
happier and
healthier than those
who get up later in
the day.
Researchers at the
Roehampton
University concluded that those who
fight the urge to ignore the alarm
clock complete morning chores
faster, pack their children off to
school earlier and thrive in the
workplace.
However, night owls have a higher
chance of feeling depressed or
stressed and becoming overweight.
The researchers quizzed 1,068
adults about their health and
sleeping habits and found that
'morning people' were out of bed
by 6.58 am on average, while
'evening people' waited until 8.54
am to start their day.
At the weekend both groups
enjoyed about an extra hour under
the covers, with early risers waiting
until 7.47 am to get up and night
owls lying in until 10.09 am.
"There are morning people and
evening people, and morning people
tend to be healthier and happier as
well as having lower body mass
indices," the Telegraph quoted Dr
Joerg Huber as telling a British
Psychological Society conference.
The survey also found that people
who watch a lot of television are
more likely to skip breakfast.

Tips to get rid of dandruff naturally...

If you hate using
chemical laden hair
products and want
to make the best of
nature's goodness
to combat your
dandruff problem,
here are some home
remedies that are
sure to give
excellent results.
1. Soak methi seeds overnight.
Grind them to a paste using the
some of the same water the next
morning. Apply this paste to the
scalp and leave it there for about
half an hour. Wash hair thoroughly
making sure that no residue is left
behind.
2. Curd works wonders for removing
dandruff. Apply it on the scalp and
keep it for about 15 minutes before
washing.
3. Using a teaspoonful of fresh lime
juice as a last rinse during your hair
wash is a good remedy for
dandruff caused by an oily scalp. It
also helps in removing stickiness.
You can try this once a week.
4. Boil a beetroot in water. Massage
this boiled water on your scalp
every night before sleeping. Choose
a white beet for the purpose as the
red variety is sure to stain the
pillows.
5. Take two tablespoons of green
gram powder and mix it with half a
cup of curd. Use this solution to
wash your hair. Do this twice in a
week for fast results.
6. Mixing apple cider vinegar and
water equally and applying it to
your scalp with a cotton swab also is
useful.
Follow these remedies religiously
and you will notice a difference in
no time.

ALARMING FACTS OF DIABETES...

The prevalence of diabetes has
reached epidemic proportions.
WHO predicts that developing
countries will bear the brunt of
this epidemic in the 21st
century. Currently, more than
70% of people with diabetes
live in low- and middle income
countries.
An estimated 285 million people,
corresponding to 6.4% of the
world's adult population, will live
with diabetes in 2010. The number is
expected to grow to 438 million by
2030, corresponding to 7.8% of the
adult population.
While the global prevalence of
diabetes is 6.4%, the prevalence
varies from 10.2% in the Western
Pacific to 3.8% in the African
region. However, the African region
is expected to experience the highest
increase.
70% of the current cases of
diabetes occur in low- and middle
income countries. With an estimated
50.8 million people living with
diabetes, India has the world's
largest diabetes population,
followed by China with 43.2 million.
The largest age group currently
affected by diabetes is between
40-59 years. By 2030 this “record”
is expected to move to the 60-79
age group with some 196 million
cases.
Diabetes is one of the major causes
of premature illness and death
worldwide. Non-communicable
diseases including diabetes account
for 60% of all deaths worldwide.
Lack of sufficient diagnosis
and treatment
In developing countries, less than
half of people with diabetes are
diagnosed. Without timely diagnoses
and adequate treatment,
complications and morbidity from
diabetes rise exponentially.
Type 2 diabetes can remain
undetected for many years and the
diagnosis is often made from
associated complications or
incidentally through an abnormal
blood or urine glucose test.
Undiagnosed diabetes accounted for
85% of those with diabetes in
studies from South Africa, 80% in
Cameroon, 70% in Ghana and over
80% in Tanzania.
The number of deaths attributable
to diabetes in 2010 shows a 5.5%
increase over the estimates for the
year 2007. This increase is largely
due to a 29% increase in the number
of deaths due to diabetes in the
North America & Caribbean Region,
a 12% increase in the South East
Asia Region and an 11% increase in
the Western Pacific Region.
Type 2 diabetes is responsible for
85-95% of all diabetes in high-
income countries and may account
for an even higher percentage in
low- and middle-income countries.
80% of type 2 diabetes is
preventable by changing diet,
increasing physical activity and
improving the living environment.
Yet, without effective prevention
and control programmes, the
incidence of diabetes is likely to
continue rising globally.
Insulin is vital for the survival of
people with type 1 diabetes and
often ultimately required by people
with type 2 diabetes. Even though
insulin's indispensible nature is
recognised by its inclusion in the
WHO's Essential Medicines List,
insulin is still not available on an
uninterrupted basis in many parts of
the developing world.
Diabetes costs – a burden for
families and society
The financial burden borne by
people with diabetes and their
families as a result of their disease
depends on their economic status
and the social insurance policies of
their countries. In the poorest
countries, people with diabetes and
their families bear almost the whole
cost of the medical care they can
afford.
In Latin America, families pay
40-60% of medical care
expenditures from their own
pockets. In Mozambique, diabetes
care for one person requires 75% of
the per capita income; in Mali it
amounts to 61%; Vietnam is 51%
and Zambia 21%.
Expressed in International Dollars
(ID), which correct for differences
in purchasing power, estimated
global expenditures on diabetes will
be at least ID 418 billion in 2010, and
at least ID 561 billion in 2030. An
estimated average of ID 878 per
person will be spent on diabetes in
2010 globally.
Besides excess healthcare
expenditure, diabetes also imposes
large economic burdens in the form
of lost productivity and foregone
economic growth. The largest
economic burden is the monetary
value associated with disability and
loss of life as a result of the
disease itself and its related
complications.
The World Health Organization
(WHO) predicted net losses in
national income from diabetes and
cardiovascular disease of ID 557.7
billion in China, ID 303.2 billion in
the Russian Federation, ID 336.6
billion in India, ID 49.2 billion in
Brazil and ID 2.5 billion in Tanzania
(2005 ID), between 2005 and 2015.
Unless addressed, the mortality and
disease burden from diabetes and
other NCDs will continue to increase.
WHO projects that globally, deaths
caused by these health problems will
increase by 17% over the next
decade, with the greatest increase in
low- and middle-income countries,
mainly in the African (27%) and
Eastern Mediterranean (25%)
regions.

Sleep deprived teenagers may have to face brain damage...

Parents, please note - make sure
that your teenage children get
adequate sleep daily, for a new
study has claimed sleep deficiency
could affect their brains later in
life.
Researchers at the University of
Wisconsin-Madison have carried out
the study and found that sleep-
deprived teenagers are at risk of
long-term damage to wiring of their
brains, the ’Daily Mail’ reported.
They found that short-term sleep
restriction prevents the balanced
growth and depletion of brain
synapses, which are the connections
between nerve cells where
communication occurs.
“One possible implication of our
study is that if you lose too much
sleep during adolescence, especially
chronically, there may be lasting
consequences in terms of the wiring
of the brain,” said lead researcher
Dr Chiara Cirelli.
Mental illnesses such as
schizophrenia tend to start during
adolescence but the exact reasons
remain unclear, say the researchers.
“Adolescence is a sensitive period of
development during which the brain
changes dramatically. There is a
massive remodelling of nerve
circuits, with many new synapses
formed and then eliminated,” she
said.
For their study, the researchers
analysed the brains of mice. They
wanted to see how alterations to the
sleep-wake cycle affected the
anatomy of the developing
adolescent brain in the animals.
Using a two-photon microscope, the
researchers indirectly followed the
growth and retraction of synapses
by counting dendritic spines, the
elongated structures that contain
synapses and thus allow brain cells
to receive impulses from other brain
cells.
They compared adolescent mice that
for eight to 10 hours were
spontaneously awake, allowed to
sleep or forced to stay awake. The
live images showed that being asleep
or awake made a difference in the
dynamic adolescent mouse brain -
the overall density of dendritic
spines fell during sleep and rose
during spontaneous or forced
wakefulness.
“These results using acute
manipulations of just eight to 10
hours show that the time spent
asleep or awake affects how many
synapses are being formed or
removed in the adolescent brain,”
Prof Cirelli said.
She added: “The important next
question is what happens with
chronic sleep restriction, a condition
that many adolescents are often
experiencing. It could be that the
changes are benign, temporary and
reversible or there could be lasting
consequences for brain maturation
and functioning.”
The findings have been published in
the latest edition of the ‘Nature
Neuroscience’ journal.

Know your Body signals...

The human body has delightful ways
of sending out warning signals. Here
are a few signs you wouldn't have
seen coming
The mystery of the human body
never ceases to surprise. Did you
know, laughing after meals is
actually good for you, or that
premature graying of hair could
possibly be a malfunctioning thyroid
glad? Here are a few interesting
telling signs that the body sends out
on a regular basis that we often
miss out on. Take a closer look at
what it's telling you.
Painful ankles could signify
cholesterol problems
According to researchers, painful
ankles can be an early warning of
inherited high-cholesterol levels. It
hurts as cholesterol builds up around
the Achilles tendon.
What to do: If your ankles
regularly hurt for three days or
more, see your doctor for a
cholesterol check, especially if other
family members have heart
problems.
Strong lungs lower the risk of
alzheimer's disease
Studies show that poor lung
functioning leads to the brain
receiving less oxygen which
increases the risk of dementia.
What to do: Strengthen lungs by
inhaling for five seconds then
exhaling hard for the same. Repeat
six times daily to boost lung
strength by almost 20 percent.
Grey hair before 30 can
signify thyroid problems
Trichologists say, thyroid
imbalances can interfere with colour
production in hair follicles.
What to do: If you've got early
greying hair, plus other possible
symptoms such as weight loss/ gain,
depression and period problems, visit
your doctor for a thorough checkup.
Treating gum disease cuts the
risk of giving birth
prematurely
Bacteria in infected gums may
cause a reaction that triggers the
cervix to open early.
What to do: Floss daily. And if
you're pregnant, make the most of
your dental check ups - getting
problems treated early in pregnancy
cuts premature labour risk by 70 per
cent, says research.
Keeping your feet warm cuts
chances of catching a cold
When feet are cold the blood vessels
in the nose constrict, which stops
infection-fighting white blood cells
from getting around.
What to do: Wear socks! Keeping
things warm ensures your defences
work at full power.
Laughing after meals reduces
blood sugar levels
It's believed the muscles we use to
giggle burn blood sugar for energy,
reducing your risk of diabetes,
obesity and some cancers.
What to do: Relax in front of your
favourite sitcom after dinner.
Talking and walking at the same
time can lead to back pain
Walking and talking prevents us
from synchronising our breathing
with our feet hitting the ground,
which normally absorbs some of the
shock of walking.
What to do: Next time your mobile
rings while you're shopping, sit
down!
Clenching your buttocks can
stop you from fainting
If you get dizzy after standing up
too quickly, or feel yourself getting
light-headed, this simple move
causes blood to surge to the brain
stopping the fainting.
What to do: Keeping both feet on
the floor, cross one leg over the
other, squeeze your legs and
buttocks together as hard as you
can. Hold position for 30 seconds.
Ignoring back aches is bad for
your brain
Doctors found that people who had
back aches for more than a year,
had up to 11 percent fewer brain
cells in the areas of their brain that
control learning. It's believed the
stress of dealing with the pain
adversely affects cells.
What to do: Get help from doctors
immediately. If treated early, most
back problems can be cured.
Being fat doubles your risk of
headaches
Excess weight causes inflammation
of blood vessels in the head that are
known to cause pain.
What to do: Start slimming down
to reduce pain, and switch to a
natural headache remedies. Taking
painkillers every day can actually
cause headaches.
If your penis isn't performing,
your heart might not be either
According to latest research,
erectile dysfunction might be an
early sign of narrowing blood
vessels.
What to do: Don't go online and
order Viagra, instead, see your
doctor and get a full health check.
Trust us, they've seen it all before.
Slouching makes you crave
sugar even more
Doctors believe slouching reduces
bloodflow to the brain, triggering
sugar cravings (as less glucose
reaches the appetite centre of the
brain).
What to do: Sit up straight. Keep
your feet flat on the floor, lengthen
your spine and tighten your tummy
to push your back against the chair.
Treating colds could adversely
affect your fertility
Medicines that dry up nasal
secretions can also reduce the
amount of cervical mucus you
secrete, making it harder for sperm
to reach your cervix, say doctors.
What to do: Avoid decongestants.
Try topical remedies such as Vicks
to un-bung things instead.

Are you feeling midday tiredness..?

The midday tiredness is a by-
product of a modern lifestyle that
keeps us always on the move, hardly
leaving us with time to stop and
have a proper breakfast. At work,
you'll see colleagues drinking cups
and cups of coffee just to stay
awake or engaging in mindless
chatter to bide time and ward off
boredom. But why are we prepared
to give up on the day by noon while
pending work mounts, and there is
so much more to generally go
through?
We talk to experts on the reasons
for the dismal energy levels at
noon, and how best we can correct
it.
No goodnight's sleep
Most of us bring the office home,
continue to talk on the phone, or
work on laptops and endlessly watch
television till midnight. This takes
away from our prime sleep hours
that help restore tired nerves and
rejuvenates the body. A routine of
sleeping late and waking up early,
and then rushing to work, leaves you
exhausted much sooner in the day.
Get at least 7-8 hours of
undisturbed sleep. Preferably, turn
your cell phones off while you do
so.
No time for play
When you have no exercise routine
sketched out, you do burn out
faster. Agreed, morning hours are
the busiest, but it is not easy to
squeeze in a brief workout schedule.
Anything from brisk walks, jogging,
skipping to running on the treadmill
helps, if going to the gym is too
far-fetched an idea for you. An
evening workout is not half as
effective as an early morning warm
up sets the pace for the remainder
of the day. If nothing else, it
secretes 'happy hormones' which
gives your body the much-needed
inward push.
Anxious, all the time
Taking too much stress not only
gives you high blood pressure, but
reduces your attention span as well.
Avoid being restless and edgy, and
consciously try to stay happy and
hassle-free. Take pride in your
work, your family, your house and
your surroundings. It'll keep you
going.
No time for breakfast
Most people who feel tired by
afternoon are the ones that skip
breakfast in favour of a large
lunch. If you do not take meals in
the designated time frame, it'll
affect your hormonal secretion and
leave you lethargic. Not taking
breakfast works up your appetite,
and subsequently, you overdo the
lunch.
Tips to stay vivacious
- Take a timely and balanced
breakfast comprising a bowl of
oats, or cereals of your choice,
fruits, and toast with some butter
or margarine on it.
- Avoid drinking too much coffee
or tea after breakfast and before
lunch. Not only are you ruining your
appetite, the excess caffeine makes
you anxious as well.
- Don't overeat at lunchtime as
you are bound to feel tired for the
rest of the day. However, your
lunch should be a right balance of
carbohydrates, proteins and fats.
You can take chapattis, a bowl of
dal, and a portion of green
vegetables. Non-vegetarians can
substitute dal with chicken stew,
both a source of proteins. Try to
avoid rice in the afternoon as it will
invariable give you a belly bulge. In
fact, if you go for a balanced diet
at lunchtime, you wouldn't require
any of the calcium and multi-
vitamin supplements.
- Sleep adequately at night.
- Swing into action an exercise
schedule. Be it heavy duty
gymming or a workout at home.
- Drink at least 8-10 glasses of
water though the day.
- Avoid snacking between
breakfast and lunch. It's good to
indulge in fresh fruits of various
hues. From apples, peaches, oranges,
berries, pomegranate to banana,
fruits have their own distinctive
properties, and are an abundant
source of Vitamin A, C, potassium
and flavonoids among others.
- Potato chips are a total diet
killer. Take sprouts instead. You can
even carry it in a little box with you
to work, and have it when you feel
the urge to snack. It keeps you
fresh and your body, lighter.

How to live a healthy longer life.

According to scientists, our genetic
make-up is thought to contribute
just 25 per cent to how long we live.
The real key involves simple
measures such as regular exercise,
indulging in pleasant natter with
friends and eating healthy food, a
newspaper has reported.
Age UK, a charity, states that it's
never too early or too late to adopt
a healthy lifestyle so as to improve
one's later life. Some of these
changes include having enough
good-quality sleep, engaging
socially with other people and
staying positive about ageing. These
simple steps can make a world of a
difference to how people age.
It also suggests that people should
engage in regular exercise, have a
healthy and moderate diet, undergo
regular medical check-ups and not
smoke. One should also take care to
protect one's eyes from sun-
damage.
People are also encouraged, for both
their physical and mental well-
being, to keep an eye on their
pensions and to seek expert financial
advice when necessary.
Ian Philp, the professor who helped
produce the information said, "We
really can influence how we age. For
example, it may seem obvious but
regular health check-ups are really
very important, especially when one
starts getting older.
"Getting an early diagnosis of an
illness, taking advantage of
screening programmes and being
up-to- date with vaccines etc., are
all crucial. Other tips I must mention
are engaging socially with others
and staying positive about ageing."
This study is especially relevant to
India as a very large percentage of
our population comprises youth, and
these tips will ensure their health as
they age.

Use walnut in your daily meals

Walnuts for better health.
www.pabahealthcare.blogspot.com
As per the latest research using walnut in your daily meals will reduce the risk of heart disease and will also help in lowering of bad cholesterol(LDL) and C reactive protein.
When you are having a meal that is
high in saturated fats, having a
handful of raw walnuts can limit the
ability of the harmful fat to
damage arteries.
Walnuts contain less than four grams
of saturated fats per 50 grams.
However, all nuts are high in calories,
so, having them in moderation is
essential.
Walnuts are rich in antioxidants,
omega-3 fats and alpha linoleic
acid.
Add it to your daily diet
- Begin the day in a healthy way
with chopped walnuts in your
breakfast cereal.
- Avoid meat in your salads and
instead, sprinkle a handful of fresh
walnuts on it.
- Give the sausages, eggs and
processed meat a miss. Get your
protein from roasted walnuts!
Look for the fresh nut
- Shelled walnuts should be brittle.
Avoid the rubbery ones. Opt for the
ones with a darker skin.
Store them right
- No one likes a rancid walnut. So
store them unshelled in the
refrigerator for a couple of months.

Live Stress Free Life...

The old saying that
'prevention is
better than cure'
certainly holds true
for stress
management.
Regarded as a
clinical problem,
stress is
experienced by almost every
individual in varying forms and
degrees every day. This is primarily
due to the hassles, demands and
frustrations of daily life. Besides
this, you would also be surprised to
find out that much of your stress is
also due to a disorganized, and
cluttered lifestyle. In small doses,
stress can definitely help motivate
and stimulate you to get things
done. But, if the level of pressure
gets too high, it might affect your
mental and physical functioning.
Here are a few ways in which you
can reduce and eliminate stress...
What is stress?
Stress is regarded as a normal
physical response that is
experienced when there is an
imbalance between demands
imposed on us and our ability to
cope with them. Contrary to what
most people believe, stress is not
necessarily harmful. For many
people, stress acts as a motivation
to help them perform better.
However, when the level of stress
surpasses our ability to cope with it,
we often feel hassled and drained.
Also, it is vital to understand that
the same amount of stress may be
different for different people.
Tasks that are easy for you to
handle might be quite stressful for
a second individual. Hence,
identifying our stress level is as
important as recognizing the
triggering factors.
Stress response: The stress
response is your body's way of
protecting you during conditions of
emergency or extremely stressful
situations. This theory dictates how
an individual reacts to situations
that are challenging - both
physically and mentally. Whenever
your body senses any kind of
danger, it immediately triggers a
rapid, automatic process called the
"fight or flight" response or the
stress response. This mechanism
involves releasing hormones and
glucose into your blood-stream to
provide alertness and extra energy.
Major causes of stress or
stressors:
One of the biggest causes of
present day stress is financial
problems. Lack of money can lead
to many unwanted situations like
piling up of debts, credit card
payments and other such conditions.
In fact, financial stress tops the
list of stressors as it takes a heavy
toll on your mind and body.
Another major cause of stress is
issues in the workplace like
conflicts with colleagues, working
for excessive hours or extra work
pressure.
Sometimes, stress may also arise
due to relationship hassles or
conflicts with spouses, children and
relatives.
Stress may also occur due to health
concerns. Conditions like heart
disease, hypertension or eye
problems may become a major
cause of life stress for many
individuals.
Tips to control stress: In order
to lead a healthy and stress-free
life, it is vital to follow certain
guidelines or steps. They will help
you get a better control over life
and alter the way you view stress or
its trigger factors.
Regular exercise: Not
surprisingly, exercise is one of the
best ways to deal with stress. A
regular 20-30 minutes of physical
activity every day is vital to
decrease stress hormones like
cortisol and increase your body's
feel good chemicals called
endorphins. Besides this, certain
forms of exercise like martial arts
or boxing can act as an outlet for
releasing all your vent-up emotions
and frustrations.
Relaxation techniques: This not
only involves taking time to relax
everyday but also employing
certain basic relaxation techniques.
This involves deep breathing
techniques, meditation and
practicing different yoga postures
to relax your body muscles.
Balanced diet: What you put
inside your body also determines
your ability to cope with stress or
anxiety. A balanced diet comprising
fresh fruits and vegetables is a
must to reverse the negative
impacts of stress and lead a
healthy life.
Avoid stressful situations: As
far as possible, ensure that you
avoid unnecessary arguments,
conflicts or any other stressful
situation. Try to keep yourself calm
in every way and avoid indulging in
unnecessary situations.
Sleep: Finally, a regular 7-8 hours
of uninterrupted sleep is also
important to relax your mind and
body. If you face any difficulty in
sleep, you can also make use of
relaxation techniques like listening
to music or reading a book.

Get rid of backheads

- Avoid using creamy and greasy
cosmetics. These can increase your
chances of getting blackheads.
- Make use of a gentle cleanser for
acne prone skin. Do not use soap as
it can clog the pores in your skin.
Also it can cause skin cells to flake
off.
- Exfoliation is an important step
to eliminate dead skin cells. This
helps get rid of the built-up dead
cells from inside the pores that
cause them to become clogged.
- If you have oily skin, try using a
clay mask to reduce the oil. Use one
that does not contain mint,
peppermint or other irritating
ingredients.
- Make a solution of lime juice,
almond oil and glycerin and apply
on the face. This will not only help
with blackheads but also get rid of
spots on the face.
- Moisturising your face with a
damp, warm cloth every evening can
help. Put the damp cloth over your
face for a period of 15 minutes
each night, to help loosen dead skin,
dirt, and other pore clogging
particles. After use, put the cloth in
hot boiling water to kill germs and
bacteria.
- Warm a small amount of honey
and apply on the affected area.
Wash off after 10 minutes. It acts
as a natural peel and loosens the
blackheads.

You are not old, believe me...

An old fellow fell in love with a lady,
got down on his knees and told her
that there were two things he wished
to ask her. One was, “Will you marry
me?” She replied, “Yes,” and asked
what his second question was. He
replied, “Will you help me up?”
Jokes on retirement tend to make it
synonymous with a toothless,
impotent, arthritic and amnesia-
ridden terminal illness of advancing
age. As an old man said, “There are
three signs of old age. Loss of
memory... I forget the other two!”
There is no consensus on what a
retired person should or should not
do. Many for whom the entire work
years were only a daily ritual of
unvarying actions find the sudden
vacuum hard to cope with and spend
all their time engaged in masterly
inactivity, staring at the ceiling,
minds emptied of every coherent
thought. Continuing to do the same
work even after retirement is hardly
a solution — the solution is to
explore other interests that may
have lain dormant during their work
years and which they can now
indulge in. The man who has interests
outside the work area and who is
passionately interested in the world
around him and the people in it (of
either sex) can never be bored with
the so-called inactivity of
retirement. It's a calamity if you
find that the only exciting thing you
look forward to is the arrival of
your pension. Of course, in our
government offices, such is our
work ethic that you can hardly tell
the difference when someone
retires. Government (to modify
Robert Frost) is a place full of
willing people — a few willing to
work and the majority willing to let
them.
But don't despair. Just look around;
there's so much to do — as John
Burrough said, “I still find each day
too short for all the thoughts I want
to think, all the walks I want to take,
all the books I want to read, and all
the friends I want to see.” You don't
have to pessimistically bemoan your
fate — even if you think you have
nothing to do, you can still practise
to do it well. Those who cope with
retirement best are those who look
upon it as a time of fun and believe
that a good time to retire is before
it is too late to have a good time.
And it is smart to prepare for
retirement right from one's teens.
As Arthur Morgan remarked, “A life
which is empty of purpose until 65
will not suddenly become filled on
retirement.” If you like teaching,
you can teach. You can travel. You
can learn music, cooking, carpentry.
You can try writing. Some
experiments may not always work —
a friend joined FB on his son's
insistence. It bored the life out of
him. He found the coffee-house
atmosphere in FB intellectually
fatiguing and the thing he found
hardest to cope with was saying “he-
he-he-he” to signify mirth.
‘Statutory senility'
Someone called retirement
“statutory senility.” One sure way to
confirm this is for a retiree to
promptly join a ‘senior citizens' club
and sit around among hapless and
tired individuals being fed tiresome
speeches on spirituality interspersed
with tea and multigrain biscuits (on
lucky days they are treated to
samosas!). And if they are well
behaved, their minders will take
them on a picnic where they will
throw a plastic ball at one another
and be fed more speeches about
spirituality. Senility is often used
interchangeably with the ‘senior
citizen' status, that's the tragedy.
But why must you psyche yourself
into thinking that you are getting
old and senile? As George Burns
said, “You can't help getting older,
but you don't have to get old!”
I think that life begins at 60 — once
you begin calling yourself “old,” and
allow yourself to think that the sulci
in your brain are getting shallower
and the gyri are getting flatter,
there is very little anyone can do to
help.

Chewing food wel helps weight loss

A new study has suggested that
chewing each mouthful of food for
longer might help you lose weight,
and also reduce the amount of
calories consumed during a meal.
The study showed that volunteers
who chewed each mouthful 40 times
ate 12 per cent less food than those
who chewed just 15 times.
It is thought that chewing for a long
time checks over-eating as the brain
is given more time to receive signals
from the stomach that it is full.
It also apparently lowers the levels
of ghrelin, a hormone that controls
hunger by circulating in the
digestive system.
Researchers at Harbin Medical
University in China carried out a
couple of experiments on 16 slim
men and 14 obese men in their late
teens or twenties.
In the first experiment, they tested
whether the obese men chewed their
food differently to their lean
competitors or not.
Each volunteer was treated to a pork
pie and captured by a secret camera
to notice the number of times they
chewed before swallowing.
The results showed that even though
the obese men chewed at the same
speed as the slim ones, they
swallowed their food in quicker time
than the leans.
In the second experiment, another
portion of pork pie was given to both
groups to chew 15 times before
swallowing, and then the exercise
was repeated but they were asked to
chew 40 times instead.
The study found that when
volunteers chewed for longer they
consumed 11.9 per cent fewer
calories, no matter if they were lean
or obese.
"Research indicates eating quickly,
gorging and binge eating have a
substantial effect on being
overweight," the Daily Mail quoted
the researchers as saying.
"Our results showed obese
participants chewed less and
ingested more quickly than lean
ones," they added.
Blood tests that were meted out 90
minutes after eating also found that
the levels of ghrelin was reduced
when the volunteers had chewed the
food 40 times rather than 15.
The findings were published in the
American Journal of Clinical
Nutrition.

Tips for your glowing skin...

For skin that feels like rose petals,
here are some quick care tips.
- Boil cabbage in water. Strain it
and use the water to wash your face
to make your skin look radiant.
- Mix yoghurt with cucumber water.
Apply on your face and wash it off.
- Coconut milk is excellent for skin
care, especially in winter. Take half
a cup of coconut milk. Use half of it
to apply it over the face and body.
Mix the rest with red sandalwood
powder, apply the paste on the face.
It can also be applied all over the
body. It exfoliates your skin.
- Is your skin looking dull and
lifeless? Mix coconut water and
thick pineapple juice. Add multani
mitti and apply it over your face
and body. Do not scrub vigorously;
wash it off with ice cubes or cold
water.
- Here's a way to refresh tired skin:
Mix one teaspoon vinegar with one
teaspoon rosewater. Apply on skin
and leave for 10 minutes. Wash it
off with ordinary water.
- Mix one teaspoon honey with one
teaspoon tomato juice. Leave it on
the face or body for 10 minutes and
wash it off with ordinary water.

Snoring! don't take it lightly...

If you or your close ones snore
regularly, it is time you stop
considering it a minor problem and
seek medical help
Laugh and the world laughs with you,
snore and you sleep alone. This wise
quip by an English literary great
sums up how difficult snoring can be
on those living with a snorer.
Sleeping with a snorer can cause the
partner fragmented or lack of
sleep; in the case of spouses, it is
known to hamper their relationship
as well. But for the snorer himself,
snoring can be the tip of an iceberg
of sleep-related disorders that need
medical attention.
Loud, unpleasant and embarrassing
snoring happens due to obstructed
air movement during breathing. Like
any sound, snoring too is caused by
vibrations that causes particles in
the air to form sound waves. Just as
our vocal cords vibrate to form our
voice, turbulent airflow cause the
tissues of nose and throat to vibrate
which results in snoring. However,
the health hazards are often
overlooked. Excessive snoring, for
instance, can mean sleep apnoea - a
disorder where one suffers
extremely low breathing during
sleep.
Snorer's woes
While deep sleep is key to normal
body functioning, snoring obstructs
you from getting there. Sleep
quality is important for secretion of
essential hormones such as growth
hormone, melatonin and cortisol.
When sleep quality suffers and
harms hormone functioning, it leads
to several problems such as obesity,
early ageing, lethargy and
hypertension. A snorer's body
struggles to breathe, leading to drop
in oxygen supply to the blood which
in turn triggers faster heart rate to
prevent oxygen deprivation.
Contrary to popular perception
snorers are not always fat with thick
necks, and can have any body type.
Thin people with slim necks are prone
to snoring just as loudly. Sleep
medicine specialist Dr Preeti
Devnani says snoring must always be
medically investigated. "Examining
one's snoring can unravel complex
sleep disorders. A hyper tensive who
snores, for instance, is likely to have
sleep apnea which can cause
premature stroke, reduced immunity
and heart ailments," she says. So it
is advisable that a snorer consults an
Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT)
specialist and undergoes a few tests
to assess its seriousness.
How it happens
When we sit or breathe at ease, air
flow from our nose or mouth to
lungs is steady. Under exertion, like
while exercising, air quickly glides
through the nose or mouth
generating audible breathing sounds.
In sleep, the area at the back of the
throat narrows at times. The air
passing through the breathing
apparatus causes tissues surrounding
the opening to vibrate, producing
snores. Various types of snoring too
indicate what the problem could be;
closedmouth snoring points at a
tongue problem, openmouth snoring
could be due to throat tissues,
snoring while sleeping on your back
is often mild snoring that is easily
curable; while snoring in all postures
may indicate that it needs serious
treatment. With age, snoring only
worsens.
Snap out of it
Simple lifestyle alterations can
greatly reduce snoring. Lose weight,
quit smoking, avoid alcohol and
heavy dinners to conquer snoring.
Sleeping on your side helps reduce
snoring and as does using higher
pillows that help deconstrict your
throat. You can also try nasal strips
that aid in breathing or a throat
spray that softens the soft tissues.
As for medical treatments, dental
appliances such as oral devices and
jaw-positioners help open up the
airway. Serious snorers may resort
to Continuous Positive Airway
Pressure (CPAP), which is a machine
that blows pressurised air into a
mask that you wear over your nose
or face. This keeps your airway open
during sleep. In extreme cases,
surgery can increase the airway size
by removing or rectifying tissues.
Sleepless nights
A few months ago, software
engineer Sachin Mahamuni moved to
Mumbai from Pune. He shares his
experience of living with a 'snorer'
in a rented accomodation: "For the
first week, I couldn't sleep a wink.
My roommate would snore
incessantly and in the silence of the
night, it sounded amplified. All I
needed after a long day's work, was
a night's rest and I just couldn't get
myself to sleep. I spent many
restless nights and slept only in the
wee hours of the morning. I'm so
tired that I've learnt to sleep
through it."

World Sight Day..Some facts»

Approximately 284 million people
worldwide live with low vision and
blindness
Of these, 39 million people are blind
and 245 million have low vision
90% of blind people live in low-
income countries
Yet 80% of blindness is
avoidable - i.e. readily treatable
and/or preventable
Restorations of sight, and blindness
prevention strategies are among the
most cost-effective interventions
in health care
The number of people blind from
infectious causes has greatly
reduced in the past 20 years
An estimated 19 million children are
visually impaired
About 65 % of all people who are
visually impaired are aged 50 and
older, while this age group comprises
only 20% of the world's population
Increasing elderly populations in
many countries mean that more
people will be at risk of age-related
visual impairment.

What is Arthritis?

Arthritis is a term that includes a
group of disorders that affect your
joints and muscles. Arthritis
symptoms include joint pain,
inflammation and limited movement
of joints. When a joint is inflamed it
may be swollen, tender, warm to the
touch or red. Surrounding each joint
is a protective capsule holding a
lubricating fluid to aid in motion.
Cartilage, a slippery smooth
substance, covers most joints to
assure an even, fluid motion of the
joint. With joint arthritis, the
cartilage may be damaged,
narrowed and lost by a degenerative
process or by inflammation making
movement painful.
For most people arthritis pain and
inflammation cannot be avoided as
the body ages. In fact, most people
over the age of 50 show some signs
of arthritis. Joints naturally
degenerate over time. Fortunately,
arthritis can be managed through a
combination of medication, exercise,
rest, weight-management, nutrition,
and, in some cases, surgery. Your
doctor can tell if you have arthritis
through blood tests and x-rays. He
or she will then be able to help you
decide on the best treatment for
your case.
Arthritis is a chronic disease that
can stay with you for a long time
and possibly for the rest of your
life. Your treatments will probably
change over time and medication
may be adjusted. Having a positive
mental outlook and the support of
family and friends will help you live
with arthritis and be able to
continue to perform your daily
activities. Arthritis is not just 1
disease; it is a complex disorder that
comprises more than 100 distinct
conditions and can affect people at
any stage of life. Two of the most
common forms are osteoarthritis
and rheumatoid arthritis.

Is Your Heart Healthy...»

Take control of your life, the earlier the better!
Watch your heart
- A 'silent heart attack' is more common with complaints of 'gas' or indigestion.
- If the indigestion is not relievedby antacids and persists for over an hour, get an ECG done.
Making healthy choices
- Restrict eating out to once a week.
- If you're at a business meeting, opt for salads, with non-fatty dressings.
- Introduce fibres in your diet through bran and wheat flour.
- Snack on flax seeds and walnuts, which are rich in Omega 3 fatty acids.
- Cut down on red meat and egg yolks that are high in cholesterol.

Vitamin C..Don't neglect...!

"Mr X has a lack of vitamin C and
contracts a cold. The cold leads to
pneumonia. Mr X dies and his body
is taken to the mortuary…not with
the diagnosis "lack of vitamin C",
but with the diagnosis "pneumonia".
This does not matter for him any
more, but matters for the rest of
mankind, which is mislead in its
thinking and judgement about
vitamins."---Dr Albert Szent-
Gyorgyi, nobel prize winner for
discovering Ascorbate.

Drink Milk..Lose Weight...»

Drinking milk regularly could help
you shed weight, finds a recent
study.
In a two-year weight loss study,
milk drinkers had an advantage over
those who skipped the milk, reports
the American Journal of Clinical
Nutrition.
Researchers led by Danit Shahar
from the Ben-Gurion University of
the Negev in Israel, found that
adults who drank nearly two glasses
of milk daily, which provided the
highest Vitamin D levels at six
months, lost more weight after two
years than those who had little or no
milk or milk products -- nearly six
kilograms weight loss, on average.
More than 300 overweight men and
women aged 40 to 65 years, took
part in the study following low-fat,
Mediterranean or low-carb diets for
two years, according to a Ben-
Gurion statement.
Regardless of diet, researchers
found participants with the highest
dairy calcium intake six months into
the study (averaging about 580 mg
daily- the amount in nearly two
glasses of milk) lost about six
kilograms at the end of the two
years, compared to about 3.5 kg for
those with the lowest dairy calcium
intake (averaging about 150 mg, or
about half of a glass).
Beyond calcium, the researchers
also found that Vitamin D levels
independently affected weight loss
success and in line with previous
research, milk and milk products
were the top contributors to Vitamin
D in the diets of the study
participants.
Despite the potential health
benefits, many Americans are still
not getting the recommended 400
international units (IU) of Vitamin D
daily -- the amount in four glasses
of fat free or low-fat milk

Planning Commission planes for new medical degree for rural India...

Paba News: The controversial
three-and-a-half year long medical
degree -Bachelor of Rural Medicine
and Surgery (BRMS) -- has now got
the backing of Planning
Commission's all powerful high level
expert group on universal health
coverage.
The panel has in its report (finalized
on Sunday and available with TOI)
"endorsed" the all new BRMS cadre
and said that as a career progression
incentive, they should be promoted
to the level of public health
officers after 10 years of service.
According to the panel, by 2022,
India should actually have BRMS
colleges in all districts with
populations of over 5 lakh.
The course should focus on "high
quality of competence in preventive,
promotive and rehabilitative
services required for rural
populations with focus on primary
health care."
It also recommended that it should
be mandated through legislation
that a graduate of the BRMS
programme is licensed to serve only
in specific notified areas in the
government health system.
The panel however was clear that the
BRMS was not a mini-MBBS but
rather a unique training programme
aimed at the basic health care needs
of its target population.
According to the Union health
ministry, vulnerable populations in
rural, tribal and hilly areas are
extremely under-served. In 2006,
only 26% of doctors in India resided
in rural areas, serving 72% of
India's population. Another study
found that the urban density of
doctors is nearly four times that in
rural areas, and that of nurses is
three times higher than rural areas.
As of March 2010, undue delays in
recruitments resulted in high
vacancies even in available posts at
health centres - over 34% for male
health workers are not in position,
while 38% of radiographer posts,
16% of laboratory technician posts,
31% of specialist posts, 20% of
pharmac

Effects of Hysterectomy(surgical removal of uterus) on women's health...»

Women experience a loss of physical
sexual sensation as a result of
hysterectomy. A woman's vagina is
shortened, scarred and dislocated
by hysterectomy. Hysterectomy's
damage is life-long. Among its
most common consequences, in
addition to operative injuries are:
heart disease, osteoporosis, bone,
joint and muscle pain and
immobility, loss of sexual desire,
arousal, sensation, painful
intercourse, vaginal damage,
displacement of bladder, bowel, and
other pelvic organs, urinary tract
infections, frequency, incontinence,
chronic constipation and digestive
disorders, profound fatigue,
chronic exhaustion, altered body
odor, loss of short-term memory,
blunting of emotions, personality
changes, despondency, irritability,
anger, reclusiveness and suicidal
thinking.
No drugs or other treatments can
replace ovarian or uterine hormones
or functions. The loss is permanent.
The medical term for the removal
of the ovaries is castration. 76% of
women are castrated at the same
time of the hysterectomy.
The uterus and ovaries function
throughout life in women who have
not been hysterectomized or
castrated.
Twice as many women in their 20's
and 30's are hysterectomized as
women in their 50's and 60's.
98% of women HERS has referred
to board-certified gynecologists
after being told they needed
hysterectomies, discovered that, in
fact, they did not need
hysterectomies.
Gynecologists, hospitals and drug
companies make more than 8 billio
dollars a year from the business of
hysterectomy and castration. (Facts
About Hysterectomy--HERS
Foundation)

How To Lose Weight Fast...»

Losing weight is a simple
mathematical formula: You need to
burn more calories than you eat.
Experts generally recommend
creating a deficit of 500 calories
per day through a combination of
eating fewer calories and increasing
physical activity. Over the course of
a week, this should yield a loss of
about 1-2 pounds of fat.
If you want to lose weight faster,
you'll need to eat less and exercise
more. Bottom line: 1,050 to 1,200
calories and one hour of exercise a
day (but be sure not to dip below
this calorie level for safety's sake).
On this type of plan, you can expect
to lose 3-5 pounds the first week, or
more if you weigh over 250 pounds.
"Dieters who follow the plan can lose
2 pounds from diet and 1 pound
from exercise each week, and even
more if they have more to lose,
because the more fat you have to
lose, the faster it comes off," says
Dansinger.
You may lose even more weight
initially if you limit salt and
starches.
"When you reduce sodium and cut
starches, you reduce fluids and
fluid retention, which can result in
up to 5 pounds of fluid loss when
you get started," explains Dansinger.

Turmeric, a natural born cancer killer...

Researchers at
UCLA's
Jonsson
Comprehensive
Cancer Centre have
found that
curcumin, the main
component in the
spice
turmeric,
suppresses a cell-
signalling pathway
in human saliva that
drives the growth of
head and neck
cancer.
The inhibition of the cell signalling
pathway was also correlated with
reduced expression of a number of
pro-inflammatory cytokines, or
signalling molecules, in the saliva
that promote cancer growth, said Dr.
Marilene Wang, senior author of the
study and a Jonsson Cancer Centre
researcher.
"This study shows that curcumin can
work in the mouths of patients with
head and neck malignancies and
reduce activities that promote
cancer growth," Wang said.
"And it not only affected the
cancer by inhibiting a critical cell signalling pathway, it also affected
the saliva itself by reducing pro-
inflammatory cytokines within the
saliva,"she added.
The study was published September
15 in Clinical Cancer Research, a
peer-reviewed journal of the
American Association of Cancer
Research .

Indian Herbs Can Fight Oral Cancer

A new research has
investigated the
potency of Indian
wild plants against
bacterial and fungal
infections in the
mouths of oral
cancer patients.
Researchers from
Rohtak, India, tested
extracts from several plants used in
traditional or folk medicine against
microbials found in the mouths of
oral cancer patients.
Of the 40 patients involved in the
study, 35 had compromised immune
systems with severely reduced
neutrophil counts. Eight of the
plants tested were able to
significantly affect the growth of
organisms collected by oral swab,
and pure cultures of bacteria and
fungi grown in the lab. This included
wild asparagus, desert date, false
daisy, curry tree,
caster oil plant
and
fenugreek.
"Natural medicines are increasingly
important in treating disease and
traditional knowledge provides a
starting point in the search for
plant-based medicines. Importantly
we found that the extraction process
had a huge effect on both the
specificity and efficacy of the
plant extracts against microbes,"
said Dr Jaya Parkash Yadav.
"Nevertheless several of the plants
tested were broad spectrum antibiotics able to combat bacteria
including E. coli, S. aureus and the
fungi Candida and Aspergillus. Both
desert date and caster oil plant were
especially able to target bacteria,
such as Pseudomonas
aeruginosa,
which are known to be difficult to
treat with conventional antibiotics,"
Yadav added.
"Although the plants tested had a
lower potency than conventional antibiotics they offer hope against
resistant species. These results are a
starting point for further testing in
the lab and clinic," added Yadav.
The study has been published by
BioMed Central's open access
journal Annals of Clinical
Microbiology and Antimicrobials.

Walnut season... Eat them to Beat breast cancer...»

They are hard to crack, but walnuts
have a handful of medicinal values
from curing headache and
preventing baldness to having some
influence on fertility.
Now, a new research has found that
eating a modest amount of walnuts
as a regular part of the diet might
reduce a woman's chance of
developing breast cancer.
The researchers at the Marshall
University found that a daily dose
of walnuts - equal to 2 ounces a day
in humans - reduces the growth of
breast cancer tumors in mice.
Lead researcher Elaine Hardman,
Ph.D., of Marshall's Joan C. Edwards
School of Medicine, and colleagues
studied the mice from the mother,
through conception and throughout
life. They then compared mice given
walnuts to those fed a regular diet.
They found that the group whose
diet included walnut at both stages
developed breast cancer at less than
half the rate of the group with the
typical diet.
In addition, the number of tumors
and their sizes were significantly
smaller.
"These reductions are particularly
important when you consider that
the mice were genetically
programmed to develop cancer at a
high rate," Hardman said.
"We were able to reduce the risk for
cancer even in the presence of a
preexisting genetic mutation," she
added.
Using genetic analysis, they
researchers found that the walnut-
containing diet changed the activity
of multiple genes that are relevant
to breast cancer in both mice and
humans.
Walnuts are rich in omega-3 fatty
acids, antioxidants and phytosterols
that may all reduce the risk of the
disease.
"The results of this study indicate
that increased consumption of
walnut could be part of a healthy
diet and reduce risk for cancer in
future generations," she said.
The study was funded by grants
from the American Institute for
Cancer Research and the California
Walnut Commission.
The study appears in the journal
Nutrition and Cancer .

Tomatoes prevents vascular diseases...»

Scientists in Japan
have discovered
that tomatoes
contain a nutrient,
which could tackle
the onset of
vascular diseases.
The research has
revealed that an
extracted compound,
9-oxo-
octadecadienoic, has anti-
dyslipidemic affects.
The team led by Dr Teruo Kawada,
from Kyoto University, Japan,
focused their research on extracts,
which tackle dyslipidemia, a
condition that is caused by an
abnormal amount of lipids, such as
cholesterol or fat, in the blood
stream.
"Dyslipidemia itself usually causes
no symptoms," said Kawada,
"however; it can lead to
symptomatic vascular diseases, such
as arteriosclerosis and cirrhosis. In
order to prevent these diseases it is
important to prevent an increased
build up of lipids."
Tomato is already known to contain
many compounds beneficial to
health. In this study the team
analyzed 9-oxo-octadecadienoic
acid, to test its potential anti-
dyslipidemia properties.
The compound was found to enhance
fatty acid oxidation and contributed
to the regulation of hepatic lipid
metabolism. These findings suggest
that 9-oxo-octadecadienoic acid has
anti- dyslipidemia affects and can
therefore help prevent vascular
diseases.
"Finding a compound which helps the
prevention of obesity-related
chronic diseases in foodstuffs is a
great advantage to tackling these
diseases", concluded Kawada. "It
means that the tomato allows people
to easily manage the onset of
dyslipidemia through their daily
diet."
The study has been published in the
journal Molecular Nutrition and Food
Research .

Breakfast is generally
considered as the most
important meal of the
day. At breakfast time,
most of us put some
calories in our body
and we are preparing
to
start the most active
part of our day.
But the
always-famous combination of
breakfast cereals with
fruit juice and toast has now become a taboo with the
nutritional inventions. With the 'low-
carb, low-glycemic index' food choices,
cereals as wheat flakes are
preferred
over cornflakes, white bread is
substituted by whole wheat bread with
low-cal butter, and fruit juices by
whole fruits.
So what happens to our
all-timefavourite breakfast?
Well, it may just have to get little
healthy. The logical
answer for the consumption of a couple of glasses of
fruit juice is that fruits are healthy,
therefore fruit juices are healthy. But
the logic doesn't apply to nutrition.
Even with no sugar added, zero
preservatives, unstrained fruit juice
would have the same amount of sugar
as a cola beverage, because fruit is full
of
sugar!
The sugar is from fructose that's
naturally present in fruit; if it's '10
per cent juice', most of the sugar is in
the form of high-fructose corn syrup.
When a fruit juice is 'without added
sugar', it means
sucrose or table sugar
is not added. But the sugar of the fruit
obviously
remains. Sugar in 340 ml of
fruit juice (no added sugar) is
equivalent to calories in 340 ml (one
can) of
Coca-Cola.
All the above basically tells us that no
matter which juice you choose, they all
have more calories than the same
amount of Coke. It tells us that juice -
100 per cent juice, no sugar added -
contains about the same amount of
sugar (or even more - 50 per cent more
for grape juice) as the same volume of
Coke. It tells us that, freshly-squeezed
fruit juice without straining, is no
different in ca

Healthy Food Guide...

Healthy lifestyle can be achieved
with a suitable combination of
exercises and good food habits.
Instead of following diet plans at
random, opt for a scientific yet
natural approach towards foods
which are healthy for you to eat.
The cue lies in the fact that the
closer a food is to its natural state,
the better it is for you. For
instance, l Fresh fruits and berries
are great and will satisfy a craving
for sweets.
Whole vegetables have lots of
vitamins and minerals, so eat more
green, orange and yellow vegetables.
Steam them to retain the most
nutritional value and be careful with
sauces, they may be high in calories
and fats that aren't good for you.
Avoid sugary snacks and pastries as
well. An apple is good for you, an
apple pie really isn't, at most times.
Stick to water, milk and 100 per cent
fruit and vegetable juices as your
main beverages and limit sugary
soft drinks. Here's how you can get
started by sorting out unhealthy and
healthy foods.
Avoid unhealthy foods
- Battered and deep fried foods
- Sugary sodas
- Processed lunch meats
- Greasy snack chips
- White bread and refined pasta
- Most canned spaghetti and ravioli
- Sugary breakfast cereals
Go for healthy foods
- Green and brightly coloured
vegetables
- Dark leafy greens and lettuce
- Fresh fruits and berries
- Nuts, dried fruits and healthy
snacks
- Whole grain and brown breads and
pasta
- Healthy cooking oils like canola
and olive oils
- Low fat milk or soy beverages
- Nuts, seeds, and legumes.
- Large portions of fresh green
foods in your daily meals can go a
long way into keeping you fit.

Tips to reduce menstrual discomfort»

For
women,
menstrual
cycles
or
periods
as
it
commonly
called
is
one
of
most
painful
experiences
every
month. While some are fortunate
enough to have a pain-free periods,
a good number of others suffer
from various symptoms.
These symptoms may include
excessive bleeding, nausea,
headache, diarrhea, dizziness and
most importantly pain in the lower
abdomen, legs or even thighs known
as cramps. The pain may at times be
unbearable and might
prevent the
person affected from performing
normal activities. A cramp basically
happens due to contractions in the
uterus while disposing off unwanted
waste. And if you are one of those
who hasn't cared to be physically
active during your normal
days, it
might simply
aggravate.
Ways to reduce menstrual
pain
- Use a heating pad on your
abdomen and back which will provide
a soothing effect and also reduce
the pain to some extent.
- Avoid oily food, meat, caffeine at
all costs during the menstrual cycle.
- Banana is known to reduce the
cramp sensation. So make sure you
eat one.
- Boil three spoons of coriander
seeds in water. Filter and have the
decoction. This will help lessen the
bleeding.
- There are some who crave for
food during their
menstrual cycle.
So even while you binge on all your
favourite foods, avoid junk food.
- Make walking everyday a habit,
this would improve blood circulation
and ensure less pain during the
periods.
- There are certain asanas in Yoga
specifically to reduce
the menstrual
pain..

Tips to reduce menstrual discomfort»

For
women,
menstrual
cycles or
periods
as
it
commonly
called
is
one
of
most
painful
experiences
every
month. While some are fortunate
enough to have a pain-free periods,
a good number of others suffer
from various symptoms.
These symptoms may include
excessive bleeding, nausea,
headache, diarrhea, dizziness and
most importantly pain in the lower
abdomen, legs or even thighs known
as cramps. The pain may at times be
unbearable and might prevent the
person affected from performing
normal activities. A cramp basically
happens due to contractions in the
uterus while disposing off unwanted
waste. And if you are one of those
who hasn't cared to be physically
active during your normal
days, it
might simply
aggravate.
Ways to reduce menstrual
pain
- Use a heating pad on your
abdomen and back which will provide
a soothing effect and also reduce
the pain to some extent.
- Avoid oily food, meat, caffeine at
all costs during the menstrual cycle.
- Banana is known to reduce the
cramp sensation. So make sure you
eat one.
- Boil three spoons of coriander
seeds in water. Filter and have the
decoction. This will help lessen the
bleeding.
- There are some who crave for
food during their
menstrual cycle.
So even while you binge on all your
favourite foods, avoid junk food.
- Make walking everyday a habit,
this would improve blood circulation
and ensure less pain during the
periods.
- There are certain asanas in Yoga
specifically to reduce the menstrual
pain..

PABA Healthcare Centre: Plan your diet as per your blood group..»

PABA Healthcare Centre: Plan your diet as per your blood group..»: "Each blood group evolved at different point in history, so we should adopt diet similar to those of our ancestors had when our blood groups ..."

Plan your diet as per your blood group..»

Each blood group evolved at different point in history, so we should adopt diet similar to those of our ancestors had when our blood groups evolved.
By eating foods that your personal blood type can easily digest, you will lose weight, feel healthier and be happier.
BLOOD GROUP O's PLAN: This is oldest blood group when people depend on hunting.They should fallow a high protein diet and need non veg like meat, fish. They need brisk exercise to keep their body fit.
BLOOD GROUP B's PLAN: It evolved in times when people travelled more.Meat, vegetables, coffee and grains suit more to them. They also need moderate exercise.
BLOOD GROUP A's PLAN:It evolved when people started farming. These people need less protein and more grains. Less meat and more vegetables suit them. They need just 30 minutes of gentle exercise per day.
BLOOD GROUP AB's PLAN: Being combination of A and B these people can eat just about anything, but they should avoid much meat from nonveg source. They need to eat fish, vegetables, carbs, grains etc. They need yoga type exercise and light jogging...

A diet that may prevent your hair loss..

Hair loss gives you sleepless nights, but some diet modifications can prevent you from reaching that stage of sleepless nights.
Here is what you could eat to help curb the receding hairline.
Carrots: these are rich in vitamin A and nourishes scalp and strengthens hair.
Green Peas: it has well balanced amount of vitamins and minerals, essential for maintaining healthy hair.
Oats: contains high concentration of polyunsaturated fatty acids, which help to maintain normal growth and development of skin and hair.
Walnuts: these are one of the most hairfriendly nuts and are very rich in omega-6-fatty acids besides many vitamins and minerals needed for healthy hair.
Eggs: being good source of Biotin, minerals and omega-6-fatty acids, help to fight hair loss.
An overall balanced diet of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, legumes, fatty fish and low fat dairy are great boosters for healthy hair.

Walnut... for healthy brain and healthy heart...see more»

Walnut, the brain shaped nut relaxes your brain by fighting stress.
It reduces blood pressure and cuts down cholesterol.
By lowering the blood pressure and bad cholesterol, it helps in preventing heart diseases.
So go ahead with lot of walnuts this season as this brain shaped fruit cools your mind and saves your heart.

Corn Corn everywhere...Health Benefits Of Corn..

Who doesn't like to have the taste of roasted corn on roadsides.. it is season na..
Corn besides having lot of nutritious value, has many health benefits as wel.
100gms of corn gives us:
Energy 86Kcal.
Carbohydrates 19gms.
Proteins 3.22gms.
Fat 1.18. with Vit A, Vit B complex, Vit C, Iron, Magnesium, Phosphorus etc.
Being rich in Vit B1 it helps in carbohydrate metabolism.
Vit B5 helps in physiological functions.
Because of high folate, it helps in generating new cells.
Vit C helps in fighting diseases.
Corn has high fibre content and is beneficial in digestive problems, relieves constipation, reduces cholesterol level, reduces blood sugar level in diabetics. It also reduces the risk of colon cancer.
Folic acid prevents neural tube birth defects, and cures anemia..

Garlic....the Wonder Drug...

Garlic (Allium sativun, family- Amarylidaceae) is benefiting humans for over 60000 years.
It has more than 100 biologically useful chemicals with anti bacterial, anti viral, anti fungal and anti oxidant action.
100gms of dry garlic contains
Energy 149Kcal,
Carbohydrate 33gm,
Fat 0.5gm,
Protein 6.3gm,
Besides contains vit B complex, vit C, calcium, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, zinc etc.
Taking daily 600mgs garlic reduces cholesterol level considerably.
It helps to cure warts and other skin problems by its anti inductive properties.
It has a great aphrodisiac action as it increases blood circulation and prolongs erection.
It regulates blood sugar level by increasing insulin release.
Due to its anaesthitising action it is used for tooth ach.
It has magical effect on hypertension.
It prevents Scurvy, Beriberi and also prevents Cryptospridium in AIDS patiens...

The Peel Of Apple To Pop Up Muscle...

In a recent research done at University of Iowa it was found that the waxy substance known as Ursolic acid found in apple peel reduces muscle atrophy and promotes muscle growth.
It was found to reduce fat, blood sugar level, cholesterol and triglyceride, hence can be used in muscle wasting diseases like diabetes.
It is considered a good solution for muscle atrophy in patients with long standing diseases as it contains the chemical called ursolic acid which was found to block atrophy.
The ursolic acid reduces muscle atrophy by helping Insulin like Growth Factor 1(IGF1) and insulin to build muscle.
Interestingly this ursolic acid although increases muscle weight, it didn't increase total body weight..

An Apple A Day Keeps The Cholesterol Away...more»

Researchers from Florida State University have added one more benefit to the list of apple benefits, that apple has a significant effect on lowering the bad cholesterol.
Apple pectin and polyphenols improve lipid metabolism and lower production of pro-inflammatory molecules.
This research revealed the long term cardio protective effects of daily consumption of apples in postmenopausal women.
It was found to decrease LDL cholesterol by 23 percent and also leads in decreasing of lipid hydroperoxide level and C-reactive protein and increase of good cholesterol(HDL) by 4 percent.
Importantly it was found that getting the extra calories from apple didn't lead to any weight gain..

Eat the Almonds, beat the Diabetes..see more...

Researchers from various parts of the world have found that eating almonds has a positive effect on decreasing Low Density Cholesterol and also improves insulin sensitivity, so it does help in pushing diabetes away.
Almond is a healthy source of fibre, protein and calories.
With an estimation of about 60million diabetic people, the India has worlds largest diabetics and is expected to reach 87million by 2030 ie 8.4 percent of adult population.
A diet consisting of 20% of calories as almonds over a 16 week period is effective in improving markers of insulin sensitivity and yield clinically significant improvement in LDL-C in adults with prediabetics, the study says.
It is important keep in mind that amount of almonds taken has to be seen in percentage of total calorie intake..

Gas..ssss....Tips to prevent Flatulance...

Are you feeling discomfort due to gases.It may trouble you in many ways like pain in abdomen, constipation, indigestion, acidity, breathlessness, palpitation etc etc.
Just try these simple tips and be relieved of this gas problem.
Avoid smoking, chewing gums, sniping through straw and bottle with narrow mouth.
Avoid carbonated beverage.
Eat slowly. Gulping food and beverages allows large amount of air to enter the stomach.
Do not deliberately swallow air to force belching.
Avoid food that cause gas formation, like legumes, meat, potato etc..

Are you feeling discomfort due to gases.It may trouble you in many ways like pain in abdomen, constipation, indigestion, acidity, breathlessness, palpitation etc etc.
Just try these simple tips and be relieved of this gas problem.
Avoid smoking, chewing gums, sniping through straw and bottle with narrow mouth.
Avoid carbonated beverage.
Eat slowly. Gulping food and beverages allows large amount of air to enter the stomach.
Do not deliberately swallow air to force belching.
Avoid food that cause gas formation, like legumes, meat, potato etc..

Suffering from backpain...Try these home remedies...

Backpain or backach is a common problem, not seen in elderly people only but also in middle and young aged persons because of their working for longer hours coupled with busy life style.
As the back bears most of the body weight, so the pain is more pronounced in people with overweight.
Some cause of backpain include poor posture, lack of exercise, too much stress, muscular tension.
If you are suffering from backpain, try these simple home remedy tips.
In case of overweight, lose weight to reduce pressure on back.
Massaging with garlic or eucalyptus oil relieves pain and inflammation.
Take a glass of warm water with a teaspoonful of honey to sooth the backpain.
Vit C efficiency makes you prone to backpain, so take Vit C rich diet.
Apply the towel squeezed after being soaked in hot salted water.
Do not sit in same posture for several hours.Do not stoop, sit straight.

Prevention is better than cure...Typhoid..prevention tips...

Entric fever (Typhoid/Paratyphoid fever) a water born disease, caused by Salmonella typhi/paratyphi bacteria has now became a general epidemic problem in valley..
One can prevent its happening by following some simple hygienic tips..
>>Use always safe water for drinking and kitchen use..Using boiled water is considered as best option.
>>Use always hygienically prepared and stored food.
>>Flies and cockroaches can spread disease, must be dealt with effectively.
>>Persons handling the food need to be examined periodically.
>>Some herbal immune boosters and newer type vaccines can benefit those with frequent recurrence...

Eat to Beat the Heat of this Summer...more»

Summer the time of picnics and icecreams, may be more pleasant if we fallow some simple diet tips and make it a healthy summer..
»Drink more water to keep the body cool and prevent dehydration. Let you have frequent energetic drinks like lime juice, milk/fruit shakes..
»As the summer comes with abundance of fruits and vegetables..Let us make a healthier diet option..Why not to experience the innovative salads..
»Don't skip the meals. Eat small but frequent meals and make sure to take just required calories..
»Refresh your body with plenty of curd/yoghurt..Lasee de bhatee..

Coriander(Dhania) too good to your health..See Detail..

Coriander (Dhania), Bot.name: Corindrum sativum, Family: Apiaceae is a common spice herb used as green leaves or seeds.
100gms of of fresh coriander has the nutritional value as:
Energy 23Kcal
Carbohydrates 4gm
Fibres 3gm
Fat 0.5gm
Protein 2gm
Vit A 337mic gm
Vit C 27mg
It is commonly used to build stomach and promoting digestion.
Coriander juice is used to relieve vertigo, nausea and also dysentry. Seeds are used in diarrhea.
Its decoction is helpful for women with heavy menstrual flow.
Anti inflammatory action of seeds makes its use in arthritis.
Coriander has anti diabetic action, as it decreases blood sugar by stimulating insulin secretion.
It helps to reduce bad cholesterol from blood.
When used with turmeric it is very effective in treatment of pimples and black heads..

Fenugreek seeds (Methi)..Health Benefits..See detail...

Fenugreek (Methi seeds) Bot. name-Trigonella foenum. Family-Fabaceae..
A widely used a favourite culinary ingredient, has also been used as an effective medicinal herb for long time..
Its medicinal properties are due its important ingredients like Polysacchrides, Glactomannan, Sapnins, Trigonelline etc.
For breast feeding mothers it increases the milk production.
It lowers the blood sugar and is used to treat Diabetes..
It subdues the assimilation of cholesterol and lowers its level in blood.
It has been effectively used to reduce skin inflammations like abscess, boils, burns cuts, eczema etc.
It has a good role in treatment of arthritis, gout etc..

Better to pop an apple rather than poping the pill... Food Therapy..The magical results..See Detail...

We must eat the food not just to get vitamins and minerals, but to heal our body..
Eating nuts and seeds helps to reduce depression.
Watermelon is good for better nervous system and salads for better digestive system.
Tomatoes and nuts relieve menopausal symptoms.
Beat the blues by taking enough omega 3 fat from seeds beans and green vegetables. Milk helps in beating the brittle bones.
Use olive oil for your safe heart..Walnut and almond reduces the chances of heart attack..
Garlic helps to prevent cancer...
So why to be dependent on medicine only...

Eat plenty of fibre diet..See More..

Make fibres an important part routine diet.
Use green vegetables, cereals, fruits, nuts and whole wheat bread in your daily meals.
Fibres help to normalize digestive system, relieves canstipation and piles, decreases the risk of diabetes because of its low glycemic index, reduces the risk of coronary heart disease and reduces the risk of bowel cancer. It also traps the fat and minimizes its absorption.
So think before you start peeling the apples and potatoes...

Saffron...Benefits for everyone..

Saffron (Crocus sativa), the most precious spice has not been used only for its taste or flavor but is also famous for numerous health benefits as wel...
»It produces cooling effect when used in mango shakes, lime juice or even milk shakes.
»It has a good anti depressant action and gives the feelingness of happiness and joy.
»It is considered good for heart. It improves blood circulation lowers cholesterol and triglycerides.
»It is used in eye care.. soothes eyes and prevents age related macular degeneration.
»It is a good memory enhancer..

Life

Life is too short and we never have enough time for gladdening the hearts of those who travel the way with us. So be swift to love! Make hast to be kind.

PABA Healthcare Centre

PABA Healthcare Centre was established in may 2001 by two enthusiastic Unani doctors Dr Parvez Ahmad and Dr Bashir Ahmad at Beehama Dist. Ganderbal.

PABA Healthcare Centre

PABA Healthcare Centre was established in may 2001 by two enthusiastic Unani doctors Dr Parvez Ahmad and Dr Bashir Ahmad at Beehama Dist. Ganderbal.