Adding raw or lightly cooked garlic and onions to your meals may help keep you healthy this monsoon. Both foods appear to possess antiviral and antibacterial properties and are believed to boost immunity.
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Monday, 4 August 2014
Cranberry Juice a Natural Antioxidant
Cranberries are at the top of the healthy food list due to their high nutrient and antioxidant content.
The possible health benefits of consuming cranberries include lowered risk of urinary tract infections, prevention of certain types of cancer, improved immune function, decreased blood pressure and more.
Cranberry are best known for their role in preventing UTIs, especially for those with recurrent infections. The high level of proanthocyanidins (PACs) in cranberries helps reduce the adhesion of certain bacteria to the urinary tract walls, in turn fighting off infections.
The possible health benefits of consuming cranberries include lowered risk of urinary tract infections, prevention of certain types of cancer, improved immune function, decreased blood pressure and more.
Cranberry are best known for their role in preventing UTIs, especially for those with recurrent infections. The high level of proanthocyanidins (PACs) in cranberries helps reduce the adhesion of certain bacteria to the urinary tract walls, in turn fighting off infections.
Health Care tips for Rainy Season
Avoid getting your feet wet. In case you do end up walking into one of those puddles, immediately clean and dry them with a soft, dry towel. Dampness can lead to fungal infections and athlete’s foot.
These infections might affect your toes and nails and if you are diabetic, you will have to take special care of your feet. Keep your shoes, socks and raincoats clean and dry at all times.
These infections might affect your toes and nails and if you are diabetic, you will have to take special care of your feet. Keep your shoes, socks and raincoats clean and dry at all times.
Tongue Scraper for Bad Breath
To combat badbreath, consider investing in an inexpensive plastic or metal device to remove bacteria from your tongue. Some studies suggest that adding tongue scraping to your regimen may be slightly more effective at eliminating breath odor than just brushing your teeth.
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Saturday, 2 August 2014
Eating out During Monsoon!!!
Eating out, especially street food should be avoided. Snacks like chaat, sandwiches, fried items, golas, juices and kulfis are very tempting during monsoon. However, they may contain bacteria which cause indigestion and food poisoning.
Friday, 1 August 2014
Have a Balanced Diet in Monsoon
As digestion during monsoon is slow, eat moderately and only when hungry. Eating when you are not hungry can lead to indigestion.
Vegetables such as bitter gourd, bitter herb like neem and haldi (turmeric) are rich in antioxidants and the medicinal properties in them can help in preventing infections.
Make it a point to have fruits like cherries, bananas, apples, pomegranates, plums, litchis, pears and vegetables like carrots, radish and fenugreek a part of your regular diet. Spices such as pepper, asafoetida (hing), turmeric and coriander improves immunity and at the same time helps in digestion.
Vegetables such as bitter gourd, bitter herb like neem and haldi (turmeric) are rich in antioxidants and the medicinal properties in them can help in preventing infections.
Make it a point to have fruits like cherries, bananas, apples, pomegranates, plums, litchis, pears and vegetables like carrots, radish and fenugreek a part of your regular diet. Spices such as pepper, asafoetida (hing), turmeric and coriander improves immunity and at the same time helps in digestion.
Special Care for Kids In Monsoon
Care for kids
Children love the rain and infections love children. Kids take maximum advantage of the evening showers on the way back from school. Hence, a hot water bath with a good dash of antiseptic is recommended. Avoid junk food which could lead to infections and repeated visits to the doctor. Homemade soups and stews will give them the required nutrition.
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Children love the rain and infections love children. Kids take maximum advantage of the evening showers on the way back from school. Hence, a hot water bath with a good dash of antiseptic is recommended. Avoid junk food which could lead to infections and repeated visits to the doctor. Homemade soups and stews will give them the required nutrition.
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Thursday, 31 July 2014
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.
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.
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.
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.
Tuesday, 29 July 2014
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.
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.
Monday, 28 July 2014
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.
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
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
Saturday, 26 July 2014
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.
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.
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.
Remember, each cup of caffeinated beverage needs to be replaced with two glasses of “good” fluids.
Thursday, 24 July 2014
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.
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.
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
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
Wednesday, 23 July 2014
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.
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.
