Posts for the ‘Women & Child Care’ Category
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Health benefit of almonds
Monday, February 28th, 2011
Health Benefit of Almonds:
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...... »
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....... »
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...... »
AROMA THERAPY: Treating the number of Ailments
Monday, July 5th, 2010
Aroma therapy is the best way to treat the several ailments. This therapy is not new but time and immoral it is being used by Ayurvedic practitioner. In Aroma therapy oil is being processed with the help of lots of plants and herbs. The medicated oil is then used for massage of the entire body. The massage centers are operating in most of the part of country, well popular or known as Kerala massage centers.
- It cures the skin problems as the medicated oil is mixture of several herbs and plants and carrying antibacterial substance which cure the skin problems.
- With the help of this therapy, the toxic substance can be expelled out during the massage.
- It improves the blood circulation.
- This is very effective in...... »
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...... » 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...... »
Diarrhea among Children
Sunday, May 16th, 2010
This is a common problem faced by children.
After a child turns 4-5 months old, he/she starts having regular milk and other food as well apart from the mother’s milk. A child on the breast can be saved by many illnesses, but as soon as regular milk and other solid food is started, the child faces a lot of difficulties related to digestion etc.
Because –
The entrails of newborns are very delicate. Any change in food affects digestion and makes them uncomfortable. Young children have a weak digestive system. That’s why; they cannot easily digest any new food stuff given during the initial months. Hence, kids need to be given special care as regards their food till they are 2-3 years old. Otherwise, kids become...... »
Oral Care/Dental Care & Prevention from Ailments
Sunday, May 16th, 2010
Be it older or younger, some people have bad teeth since their childhood – like yellowness and weak gums. The reason for this is that during pregnancy, mothers do not take care to eat nutritive foods that are necessary for the child. For instance, they must have milk and calcium supplements regularly during their pregnancy. This helps with good teeth for the mother as well as the child. To protect the teeth from any harm, it’s important to keep the teeth clean after eating anything. The most common reasons for spoilt teeth in children are excessive consumption of sweets, candy, biscuits and ice-cream. Too much sugar in milk also causes teeth to go bad. Do not feed too much of sweet food stuff to kids...... »
