Keep Monsoon Ailments at Bay

Chasing away the mosquitoes during the monsoon is very important to keep malaria at bay. Stagnant water is a breeding place for mosquitoes.
Draining out those flower vases and coolers which are not in use is the first step in controlling mosquitoes from breeding. Next, use mosquito nets, repellents and creams available in the market or neem oil to protect yourself from mosquito bites. You can also use camphor or cloves from you kitchen counter to keep away insects such as flies and termites during monsoon.

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Rosemary to Cure Many Health Problems

Rosemary can be easily associated with good health. It contains substances that are useful for stimulating the immune system, increasing circulation, and improving digestion.
It also contains anti-inflammatory compounds that may make it useful for reducing the severity of asthma attacks. In addition, rosemary has been shown to increase the blood flow to the head and brain, improving concentration. Next time to stay sharp, try aromatherapy with rosemary essential oil.

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Diabetes Cause Deaths

Diabetes…necessitate immediate action!

Diabetes caused 5.1 million deaths in 2013; Every six seconds a person dies from diabetes.

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ADHD in Children

Children who have symptoms of hyperactivity may:
Fidget and squirm in their seats
Talk nonstop
Dash around, touching or playing with anything and everything in sight
Have trouble sitting still during dinner, school, and story time
Be constantly in motion
Have difficulty doing quiet tasks or activities.

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Diabetes Statistics Prediction

Diabetes…necessitate immediate action!
382 million people have diabetes; by 2035 this will rise to 592 million.

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Bathroom Breaks for Leaky Bladder

To promote a healthy bladder, it is best to have bathroom breaks every 3-4 hours through out the day. Holding the urge to void, stretches the bladder and can promote incontinence.

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Early Menopause Risk in Women

Heart disease in women is the leading cause of death in women after menopause.

The study has found that women who underwent early menopause were about twice as likely to eventually have coronary artery disease and stroke.

Estrogen (hormones that are important for sexual and reproductive development, mainly in women) levels generally decline during menopause. And this estrogen helps to combat the build up of unhealthy cholesterol and have a positive effect on the inner layer of artery wall, helping to keep blood vessels flexible allowing them to relax and expand to accommodate blood flow.

Source:
The Journal of the North American Menopause Society

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PCOS Symptoms in Women

A woman who has two of the following three features may be diagnosed with PCOS:

Chronic absence of ovulation (the process that releases a mature egg from the ovary) that leads to menstrual irregularities

High levels of androgen hormone that do not result from other causes or conditions
Cysts on one or both ovaries (as detected by ultrasound)

Women diagnosed with PCOS may have symptoms of PCOS, but no cysts on their ovaries. Similarly, some women have cysts on their ovaries but no symptoms of PCOS.

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Limited caffeine consumption

Caffeine is a diuretic (promotes the production of urine) and a bladder stimulant that can cause a sudden need to urinate. It is best to decrease or eliminate caffeinated beverages.
Remember, each cup of caffeinated beverage needs to be replaced with two glasses of “good” fluids.

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ADHD in Children

Children who have symptoms of inattention may:
Be easily distracted, miss details, forget things, and frequently switch from one #activity to another
Have difficulty focusing on one thing
Become bored with a task after only a few minutes, unless they are doing something enjoyable
Have difficulty focusing attention on organizing and completing a task or learning something new
Have trouble completing or turning in homework assignments, often losing things (e.g., pencils, toys, assignments) needed to complete tasks or activities
Not seem to listen when spoken to
Daydream, become easily confused, and move slowly
Have difficulty processing information as quickly and accurately as others
Struggle to follow instructions.

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Possible Signs for Diabetes

Identify high risk category for Diabetes
Age above 40 years
Positive family history of diabetes
Increased abdominal fatness
(Waist circumference: Male >=90cms, Female >=85cms)
Pre-diabetes
(Impaired fasting glucose >=110mg/dl
Impaired Glucose Tolerance 140-199mg/dl)
Sedentary lifestyle

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Tips for Healthy Bladder

Limit alcohol intake
Limit tobacco intake
Limit caffeine intake
Maintain normal weight
Maintain good fluid intake (8-10 glasses daily)
Limit foods high in acid content
Exercise on regular basis
Practice pelvic floor exercise regularly (Kegel excersice)
Practice bladder retraining

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Stay Stress free During Pregnancy

Pregnant women living under sustained stress are at an increased risk of miscarriage, a study has revealed.

During stress, the brain releases several hormones – including corticotropin-releasing hormone (CRH). High levels of CRH in the bloodstream can cause miscarriage.

Source: Psychosomatic Medicine Journal of Bio behavioral Medicine.

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Indoor Workout for Shoulders

Lie on your back, raise one leg mid air, support the back of your head with your hand and raise the head to the knee of the raised leg. Alternate the leg and repeat. Mid abdomen crunches: Raise both legs and cross them at right angles to the body while you lie flat on the mat. Stretch both arms and touch your toes Lower abdomen crunches: Lie flat on the mat looking up to the ceiling. Bend each leg, one at a time.

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Increase Your Body Defence System

Immune system an integrated system of cell work throughout the body and have four primary functions:
-Identify threats
-Evoke an immune response (defense mechanism)
-Shorten the duration of the immune challenge
-Learn to identify the threat in the future

“Charak offers IMMUNRICH, an herbal supplement with standardized herb extract with proven efficacy to improve host resistance and hasten up recovery”.

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Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

Treatments can relieve many symptoms of ADHD, but there is currently no cure for the disorder.
With treatment, most people with ADHD can be successful in school and lead productive lives.

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Cure to Nausea

Nausea's the worst. Nothing feels right, sounds are off, your body's shaky, and the smell of food …well, never mind that. For nausea, both mild and severe, there are a lot of home remedies to keep you moving and working through the day. From foods to acupressure, here are some of the ways to overcome your upset stomach and get back to full strength quickly.

Give your body what it needs

Lie face down on a cold tile floor.

Use cool, wet cloths.

Sleep or take a nap.

Take deep breaths.

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Relaxing Position for Shortness of Breath

Positions to relax when you have shortness of breath
In conjunction with pursed lip breathing and diaphragmatic breathing, use these breathing positions to help you reduce shortness of breath.

These positions are helpful when you have shortness of breath during activity, emotional excitement, exposure to adverse weather conditions or when you feel tense and need to relax.

Sitting
Standing
Sleeping

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Almonds - Rich source of Vitamin E

It has been found that Vitamin E plays a great role in memory. Elderly people with high vitamin E levels
are less likely to suffer from memory disorders than those having lower levels.

This means that you need to consume foods rich in Vitamin E everyday for maintaining your brain function and memory as you age. Foods like almonds, sunflower seeds, fish, olive oil, spinach etc. are rich in this vitamin.

Almonds are source of riboflavin and L-carnitine that helps to trigger the brain functions. Pyridoxine in almonds helps in brain cell communication by increasing the protein intake for brain cell repair. Magnesium, riboflavin and copper in almonds help in reducing the chances of diseases like Alzheimer’s.

Link to memory loss symptom.

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Flaxseed Benefit

Flax seeds are rich in omega-3’s that play a critical role in controlling the appearance of age spots and fine lines.
A study shows that consuming flax seeds every day helps relieve skin redness and irritation and helps make skin look fresh and soft. Add some flax seeds to your oatmeal, smoothies or your favorite muffin recipe.

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Care for Oral Hygiene

Brush at least twice a day. Brushing removes plaque, a film of bacteria that clings to teeth. When bacteria in plaque come into contact with food, they produce acids. These acids lead to cavities.

Floss teeth once a day. Flossing gets rid of food and plaque between the teeth, where your toothbrush cannot reach. If plaque stays between teeth, it can harden into tartar, which must be removed by a dentist or hygienist.

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Natural Remedy for Dry Hair

We all know that aloevera is a great moisturizer for the skin but it works equally well on hair too.
Especially for those with dry hair, aloe vera treatment can help give a shine and soft texture that makes frizzy hair manageable.
This moisturizing effect on hair works even better when used in combination with other ingredients.

Tip:
You can make a paste with 2 tablespoons of coconut oil, 4 tablespoons of aloe vera gel and 3 tablespoons of curd and leave this on your hair for about half an hour.

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The Amazing Use of Papaya

Papaya is available throughout the year. It has a delicious sweet taste with a soft butter like consistency.
Papaya has a lot of hidden benefits for skin, health and hair. Not just the fruit itself, but other parts of papaya also are very beneficial.
Like ‘Papain’ commonly known as papaya enzyme is helpful in digesting proteins. It is extracted from the tree and the fruit to make dietary supplements, and is also used as a major ingredient in some chewing gums.

Papaya acts as an antidote for hypertension.

Consuming 3 or more servings per day may keep your eyesight normal

Papaya also helps in boosting the immunity system of our body.

Papaya also prevents the body from recurrent ear infections, cold and flu.

Papaya can also heal external wounds.

Papaya is also able to cure chronic ulcers on skins.

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Foods for Whiter Teeth

Some foods such as apples, pears, and carrots trigger lots of saliva, which helps wash away food debris on your teeth and also helps neutralize the acid that causes tooth decay.

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