Posts for the ‘Miscellaneous’ Category
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Tuberculosis & its cure
Sunday, May 16th, 2010
Tuberculosis is one of the most serious infectious diseases. The WHO estimated that one third of the world population-are infected with Mycobacterium tuberculosis, the bacillus that causes the disease.
It usually infects the lungs, but it can also affect the other organs of the body like kidney, liver, brain, spine and bone also. Usually infection is spread out as a result of very close contact mostly in the family, close friends and relatives of an infected person. Possibility becomes more when the infected person is not treated properly. If an individual is active tuberculosis patient he or she can sprayed the disease through coughs or sneezes without covering the mouth and nose, droplets containing the tuberculosis germs are sprayed into the air and may be...... »
Omega 3fatty acids (polyunsaturated fatty acids)
Sunday, May 16th, 2010
Omega-3 fatty acids are considered essential fatty acids for human health but it is outsourced only, none of the human body organ produces the omega 3 fatty acids within the body. The deficiency of Omega3 fatty acids leads to poor memory, dry skin, heart and coronary problem, mood swings, depression, fatigue and nerve problems. It has been reported by the scientist that Omega 3 Fatty Acids reduces the inflammation, prevent from the coronary and heart diseases, risk of cancer lower down and it also work in arthritis and many more diseases.
The rich source of Omega 3fatty acid are fish, such as salmon, tuna, and halibut, other seafood including algae and krill, a few plants, and nut oils such as flaxseed, walnuts, soya nuts, soya...... »
Obesity in Children – an overview
Sunday, May 16th, 2010
Obesity means an excess amount fat deposition in the body. Children are more affected as it does adults. It is defined that obesity in children as body weight at least 20% higher than a healthy weight for a child of that height, or a body fat percentage above 25% in boys or above 32% in girls.
Although rare in the past, obesity is now among the most widespread medical problems affecting children and adolescents living in the developed countries. About 15% of adolescents (aged 12-19 years) and children (aged 6-11 years) are obese. The numbers are expected to continue increasing. Childhood obesity represents one of our greatest health challenges.
Obesity has a profound effect on a child's life. Obesity increases the child's risk of numerous...... » Home remedies for Obesity
Sunday, May 16th, 2010
Obesity is a medical condition in which excess body fat has accumulated to the extent that it may have an adverse effect on health, leading to reduced life expectancy and/or increased health problems. Obesity increases the likelihood of various diseases particularly heart disease, type -2 diabetes, breathing difficulties during sleep, certain types of cancer, and osteoarthritis.. Obesity is most commonly caused by a combination of excessive dietary calories, lack of physical activity, and genetic susceptibility, although a few cases are caused primarily by genes, endocrine disorders, medication or psychiatric metabolism. Evidence to support the view that some obese people eat little yet gain weight due to a slow metabolism is limited; on average obese people have a greater energy expenditure than their thin...... »
Immune System
Sunday, May 16th, 2010
These days are called as the modern age and people live their life under stress. No time for food, rest or exercise. Due to that our body’s immune system often gets affected and suddenly, several known and unknown viruses attacked the immune system and in result of that we get ill.
What is immune system?
Before going to learn about the natural way of caring and maintain the immune system of our body, we should know little bit about the system and how it works and important for our day to day good healthy and long life.
Immune system is a system in the body which prevents and fights disease by recognizing bacteria and viruses and developing a defense against them. In other words, the immune system...... »
Health benefit of Honey with Cinnamon
Sunday, May 16th, 2010
Honey is created by certain insects using nectar from flowers. In ancient Egypt, honey was used to sweeten cakes and biscuits, and was used in many other dishes. People of ancient days noticed its medicinal value and used in the treatment of various diseases. It was also used as an ointment for rashes and burns, and used to help soothe sore throats when no other medicinal practices were available.
In India, honey is named as Madhu–Shahad and has very respected position in the house of every individual as its used in worship of lord. It poured poured over the deities in a ritual,called as Madhu abhishek and making of five elixirs of immortality (Panchmitra). In ancient literature, mentioned the use of honey as a...... »
Eczema-(Dermatitis) – an allergic manifestation of skin
Sunday, May 16th, 2010
Eczema-(Dermatitis) in general terms, is an allergic manifestation of the skin. It is also known as dermatitis. Eczema can affect people of any age, but in most of cases it has been reported by the several studies that children at the age of below 6 years, get more affected, although the condition is most common in infants. It’s not the tender age people who get affected more often, but this can be developed at any age of life. People get affected with eczema often, attributed to hereditary also or a family history of other allergic conditions, such as asthma or hay fever. Eczema is significantly reported more common in girls as compared to boys. Many skin conditions are considered a type of eczema....... » Blood Pressure has become very common a disease now
Sunday, May 16th, 2010
Blood pressure has become very common in India now. Every 3rd person knowingly or unknowingly is suffering from high blood pressure.
What is Blood Pressure:
Every moment heart beats, without fail, 60-70 times a minute and pumps out the blood which is carried from the heart to all parts of the body through vessels called arteries. Every time heart beats and pushes the blood with force against the walls of the arteries is known as blood pressure. Blood pressure is always given as these two numbers, the systolic and diastolic pressures.
Usually blood pressure in normal human is being read, such as 120/80 mmHg. The top number is the systolic and the bottom the diastolic. Blood pressure changes during the day....... »
You and your Health
Sunday, May 16th, 2010
Health is Wealth.
Prevention is better than cure, the phrase is quite appropriate even, today.
ICRIER has reported that theme of “Preventive Healthcare” has grown in India by 25% in the past five years. Though, majority of the younger generations, even today, talking more on the lines of “Wealth is Health”, the mantra of the day and prevention has no meaning for them.
Mr. Harsh Swaroop, Executive Vice President of one of the MNC, a few months back turned to age of 38. A very hard worker-better to say –workaholic, 14-16 hours hectic work schedule, suddenly one day discovered that he has Blood Pressure and Diabetes. The laboratory report disclosed as an unpleasant shock to him and his family. Doctor has advised him for...... »
Spinach & its benefits
Sunday, May 16th, 2010
Spinach & its benefits
1. Spinach is cooling for the body and by cooking it does not loose its specialties. It contains high quantities of vitamin B and C, iron and calcium. Raw spinach is salty. Spinach has a lot of benefits and it is advisable to eat raw spinach leaves.
2. Spinach juice cleans both small and large intestine and nourishes it. Spinach cures infectious deceases.
3. Spinach helps in increasing blood count and removes irritation.
4. People who have anemia must add two spoons of sugar and must have it for 50 days and this would increase the blood content in the body.
5. Spinach or spinach’s juice increases the eye power.
6. Raw spinach juice prevents stone formation in the body
7. Spinach prevents frequent urination in the...... » 
