Posts for the ‘Eye Care’ Category
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Herb and Spices are always good for health
Monday, September 20th, 2010
Herbs and Spices:
Since time and immoral the history of herbal remedies is well known. Since old times before modern medicine, when people suffered from illness and various ailments, they relied on herbal remedies derived from herbs and spices. Many cooked foods contain spices, are unknowingly treating the people in various aspects. Common cough and cold to various major ailments can be treated by herb and spices. Each Herbs and Spices are having the medicinal properties and are in use since old time for treating various diseases. Herbal remedies can be taken in many forms. Infusions are steeping herbs or spices, with parts like leaves and flowers with boiling water for some time. Filtered or unfiltered use this water extracts of spices as herbal remedies....... »
Fish is equally good for health
Thursday, August 19th, 2010
Health Benefit of Fish;
If you are non vegetarian or even vegetarian and can prefer to eat fish it can help to prevent from so many health hazards like heart problems, anemia, coronary blocked, increase in HDL and reducing the LDL(bad Cholesterol), minimizing the level of triglyceride that is bad and harmful to any individual.
Fish is a healthy food that is low in saturated fat, high in protein and excellent source of OMEGA-3 fatty acids. It is packed with vitamins, minerals and nutrients that body need in order to stay healthy.
It has been observed by many experts and scientific community that fish has extraordinary benefits for every individual. A regular eating of fresh fish may prevent …….
From Cardiovascular Problems:
Studies shows that Omega-3 fatty acids found...... »
Health benefits of OKRA (commonly known as Bhindi):
Monday, August 9th, 2010
This is also known as lady’s finger. The name OKRA is of West African origin. The Arabic”Bamyah” is the basis of the names in the Middle East, the Balkans, Turkey, Greece, North Africa and Russia. In Southern Asia, its name is usually a variant of “bhindi” or “vendi”.
It is cultivated in tropical and warm temperate regions. The fruits are harvested when immature and eaten as a vegetable. This is more fibrous and containing the round white seeds which has more medicinal value.
Okra is low in calories, rich in vitamins A and C Thiamin, B6, folic acid (iron) riboflavin, calcium, zinc and dietary fibers. It’s very good for maintaining the beauties and makes people young for quite a long time because of its anti aging...... »
Health Benefits of Almond:
Thursday, July 29th, 2010
Health Benefits of Almond:
Almonds – a dry fruits -are commonly called as badam. It has more nutritious value. Almonds are high in protein; healthy fats- rich source of vitamins and minerals. It reduces bad cholesterol and triglyceride.
Ayurveda recommended almond is good for over all -health. The health benefits are wide and varied.
It can beaten raw, or can be soaked in plain simple water and eat. The Oil can also be sips with milk; can be used as massage for body and Hair.
Keep the heart healthy:
A study showed those who consumed almonds five times a week regularly, had a 40-50% reduction in risk of heart attack because a large amount of vitamin E is found in almonds that act as an anti oxidant and reduces...... »
Vitamins and Minerals equally good for health
Thursday, July 15th, 2010
Vitamins and Minerals: - Vitamins and minerals are equally important for our body to work properly and that can be obtained from the foods, we eat every day.
Eating a variety of foods is the best way to get all the vitamins and minerals, required for our body every day, as well as the right balance of carbohydrates, proteins, fats, and calories. Whole or unprocessed foods like fresh fruits and vegetables, whole grains, low-fat dairy products, lean meats, fish, and poultry are the best source for providing the nutrients to our body, needs to stay healthy and grow properly.
Vitamins fall into two categories. One is fat soluble and other is water soluble.
The fat soluble vitamins are vitamins -A, D, E, and K that easily dissolved...... »
Tips to control diabetes
Saturday, July 3rd, 2010
If, you are diabetic or pro, in both the circumstances, need not to worry. Just, you have to change your food habits, foods, lifestyle and with in a month, you will see a dramatic change in your health.You will feel much better. Your sugar level will be under control. If, you are taking any hypoglycaemic medicine,the doses may be reduced. By adopting regular changed- life style, foods, food habits will almost cure diabetes in case of type II.
Tips for the day:
Every morning - wake up by 6 at any cost and take one ounce Aloe Vera Juice empty stomach after brushing your teeth.
Go for walk at least 5 Km every day without break. Don't use your vehicle for short distances. Walk as much as you can find the opportunity to walk in a day.
Do some yoga and exercise in the morning....... »
Health benefit of Grapes
Wednesday, June 16th, 2010
Health benefit of Grapes<br/>
From time immemorial grapes have been used both for medicinal and nourishment purposes. In ayurveda is has been well recognized and used to treat certain ailments.
In Sanskrit word grape is called as Draksha. Drakshasav syrup is being sold in the market as a health tonic by a number of ayurvedic manufacturers. Grape’s constituents are one of the main detoxifying food.
Grapes are excellent sources of vitamins (Vitamin-B6, B1, C) and minerals. The grapes contain high antioxidant compound. Dark grape are high in iron. The grapes are excellent for promoting of action of bowel, cleansing the liver and aiding the kidney function, help in elimination the causes of prostrate and lung cancer and good for nervous system.
Grapes regulate LDL-Low...... »
Conjunctivitis (Common Eye’s Flu)
Monday, June 14th, 2010
Conjunctivitis is commonly known as eye's flu. This is generally spread out during summer and rainy seasons. Major causes of conjunctivitis identified as allergies, bacterial infection, viruses, chemicals, or underlying health conditions. This is mainly the inflammation of conjunctiva, the mucous membrane that lines the eyelids and covers the surface of eyeball.
Conjunctivitis: includes redness, discharge, burning, and sometimes itching and light sensitivity in the eyes. It can occur in one eye or both or start with one eye and infect the other, simultaneously. The conjunctivitis is commonly caused due to viral infection or some allergic conditions.
Viral conjunctivitis : is very common during summer and Monsoon or change in weather.Viral conjunctivitis can be transmitted from one person to other by casual contact, sharing towels...... »
Health benefits of orange:
Tuesday, June 8th, 2010
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A Glass of Orange Juice is more protective:
Consuming vitamin C supplements does not provide the same protective benefits as drinking a glass of orange/citrus juice or eaten raw fruit after peeling it off.
Oranges are not only the excellent source of vitamin-C but are rich and good source of vitamin A (in the form of carotene-which is good for eyes), thiamin, (B1- is a water soluble vitamin of B-complex, deficiency results in diseases called beriberi affecting the peripheral nervous system), Folate-(deficiency leads to weakness, sore tongue, headache, heart palpitation, irritability. Women with folate deficiency during pregnancy are more likely to give birth to low weight and premature infant), potassium ( regulates heart functions, reduces blood pressure, essential...... »
Take care of your eyes while working on computer
Sunday, May 23rd, 2010
How to take care of your Eyes and reduced the strain during the working on computer and after:-
Many of us spend a lot of time in front of computer. Here some tips on the eye care which can help computer users.
Lighting can make all the difference;
Room lighting should be diffuse, not direct, to reduce the glare and reflection from your screen. Look into an internal or external glare screen and be sure to set your colour, contrast and brightness levels to suit you.
A little extra help for your glasses;-
Anti reflection coating /anti glaring on the lenses of your glasses can be applied by your
Optometrist to reduce discomfort and to ease reduced vision from bright and /or flickering light sources such as VDTs...... » 
