Healthguide

Operational Timing Of Organs

2012-02-15T22:26:00.000-08:00

The main 12 organ's in our body are Stomach,Spleen,Heart,

SmallIntestine,Urinarybladder,Large Intestine,Pericardium,Triple warmer,Liver,Lungs,Gallbladder,Kidney.Their Perfect operational time is given below.

1 - Morning-7-9am- Stomach

2 - Morning-9-11am-spleen

3 - Morning-11-1am-Heart

4 - Noon-1-3pm-small intestine

5 - Noon-3-5pm-Urinary Bladder

6 - Evening-5-7pm-Kidney

7 - Night-7-9pm-Pericardium

8 - Night-9-11pm-Triple warmer

9 - Night-11-1pm-Gall Bladder

10 - Night-1-3am-Liver

11 - Early Morning-3-5am-Lungs

12 - Early Morning-5-7am-Large intestine

By noting the above said time a perfect Acupuncture doctor will diagnosis the disease and give a proper treatment.For example the asthma which comes at early morning 3-5 is due to Lungs problem because that time is the time ofLungs.Evening 5-7 is the time of kidney so when Asthma comes on this time is due to the defect of Kidney.

Is Acupuncture scientifically accepted ?

2012-02-14T21:19:00.000-08:00

Today's science has to evolve through a million years and beyond if it wants to see through the eyes by instrumental means the energy force or the life forceof nature?,because science today is purely mechanical and elementary in nature.Men should not depend upon instrumental diagnosis any more because he has a more powerful equipment in the form of brain which can gain access into the hidden facts of a diseases.Brain has the quality of preception whereas scientific instruments are just toys and dummies in this regard.Todays science or the science of tomorrow will never acquire the fitness to access the credibilityof the greater science.Acupuncture has the scope to cure any disease.The subject of acupuncture is conceptualand thought provoking unlike Alopathy,which is theoreticaland mechanicalinvolving no application of mind.

The concept of acupuncture is :

No disease is incurable.A single needle,placed on the skin surface at an exactly located and specified point,Manipulated in a precise manner ,according to the law of nature,should free the body from 10000 maladies,in a single treatment,within minutes.

Outer organ reflects inner organ

2012-02-13T20:15:00.000-08:00

Psychiatric [ Mental Problem ] is not related to brain.For example a person is very hungry,but before eating he got a sad news,immediately his hungry quits away from his body.The other organs like Lungs,Kidney,heart are all working well but his stomach's action was stopped.From this we have to understand that anxiety and sorrow are due to the operating loss of stomach only.A threatened small boy goes urine,because his kidney goes under operatingloss due to fear.Drinking habit spoil liver.That's why one gets anger very quickly because " Quickly getting angry " is due to the operatingloss of Liver.So a true Doctor can deside the disease by taking a vision on the patients mood.By giving energy to that particular organ the doctor can activate that organ,and bring back to the old condition.By this we can cure the psychiatric by giving treatment to the affected organ.

whenever energy gets decreases in a particular organ it affects our mind.This is also a starting point of disease.Every outer organ of human part is ralated to an inner organ.For example our ears shape more or less resembles with our kidney.Like that our tongue shape resembles with our heart.So if the inner organ is affected due to some reason it shows the symptoms through their resembleing related outer organs.

Deep Breath - Is your life span

2012-02-12T20:07:00.000-08:00

Lungs occupies both the side of human body.For the breath this is the main organ.This is in conical shape in our body.Right side lungs is seperated in three parts,and left side is separated in two parts. In the muster there is a fluid called as "Pleural Fluid".This fluid helps for the movement of lungs.Two process are mainly very important in lungs

1 - Inspiration

2 - Expiration

These 2 process are very important in lungs and by inspiration we get oxygen for the whole body. Our life span is not determined by our health condition,it is only determined by our breath.If we take a long breath that increases our life span.Because while taking long breath more oxygen goes into our body,so that our life span increases.Human life span is determined by how many breath he has taken?.so it is better to breath slowly.To breath slowly everyone has to stop Anger,Tension,and opposite thoughts .

To reduce the fast breath Pranayama is the best way.By doing pranayama one can clear his lungs.So that so many diseases like cold,skin diseases,throat diseases are cleared. The capacity of the lungs is 4 litter.Avaragely near about 500ml air is going inside by one inspiration,in that only 350 ml is actually going to lungs.In that 350 ml air only 70 ml oxigen is there.In that 70 ml oxygen only 25 ml is absorbed by blood.So every one's life span depends upon the deep breath.

Skeleton-Godown of minerals

2012-02-10T23:43:00.000-08:00

Skeleton gives shape to human body.This skeleton protects so many things in our body like lungs, brain,eyes,kidney.Not only it protects the main parts of our body,it acts as a godown to store minerals.It also produces the RBC and WBC in our body.By the help of this skeleton only muscles are doing their job very well.They are classified into 4 groups.

* Skull

* Sternum

* Spinal cord

* girdle

Natural foods only gives energy to the bones in our body.The energy which gets from natural is the original energy,and this is sutable for all time.This skeleton stores the minerals like calcium99%,phosphorous 85%,and gives to our body ,whenever our body needs.There is a big factory in our bones.In our body per 1 minute near about one crore WBC's are dieing ,and with the help of Skeletons only they are reproduced.skeletons are madeup of tissues like cancellous and compacts.After 20 the growth of our bones are stoped and the size expands.

Problems occurs in Skeletons :

Bone Fracture may come due to our careless.

The stoppage of WBC's called as Aplastic Anamemia.

The swelling in the bones due to infection called as Osteomyelitis.

Eye to stay health

2012-02-10T22:08:00.000-08:00

How to Maintain Eye To Stay Healthy. Eye is one of the important body organ, because help the vision of some body. For protect it, in order free from the broken or disease, To maintain eye health, there are 7 way that we can do for it.Structure and function of the eye to see is not simple. Required the cooperation of several parts of the eye to produce an image that will be sent to the brain.

1. Eating dark green leafy vegetables

Vegetables that have dark green leaves like spinach, broccoli or other vegetables contain lutein and zeaxanthin, two types of carotenoids that are known to reduce the risk of developing cataracts and decreased vision due to disturbances in central retina. Try to eat two servings a day, for example, one serving of spinach at lunch and one serving of broccoli at dinner.

2. consuming antioxidants

Foods such as berries, oranges, plums and cherries to help minimize damage caused by free radicals (such as from sunlight and pollution), and reduce the risk of hardening of the lens which can lead to cataracts. Consumption of antioxidants at least two servings a day.

3. Consuming omega-3 fatty acids

Evidence suggests omega-3 fatty acids from certain fish such as salmon, halibut and tuna can protect the tear ducts, to protect the lens, minimizing dry eye and prevent cataracts. Consumption of 2-3 servings of fish a week and reducing red meat, because it allegedly could increase the risk of eye disorders in old age.

4. consuming a multivitamin

National Eye Institute showed that the antioxidant vitamins C and E, vitamin B6 and B12, beta carotene and the minerals copper and zinc can slow the progression of vision decline due to disturbances in the central retina and cataracts. Before taking supplements, better fill the intake of natural materials in advance.

5. eating carrots

This crisp vegetables contain beta-carotene compound, which is a carotenoid that may help keep the eyes to stay healthy. These compounds can also be found on the pumpkin.

6. using goggles

UV rays are one of the main causes hardening of the lens, cataracts and decreased vision due to disturbances in the central retina. The use of glasses with dark lenses can filter up to 100 percent of UV rays when outdoors. If no glasses, can also use a hat to reduce exposure to UV rays.

7. exercise

Several studies have shown that aerobic exercise can lower the pressure inside the eye, thereby reducing the risk of glaucoma. Sports that do can walk for 30 minutes 3 times a week, jogging, treadmill or take a fitness class.

What is high blood pressure?

2012-02-09T01:31:00.000-08:00

High blood pressure (HBP) or hypertension means high pressure (tension) in the arteries. Arteries are vessels that carry blood from the pumping heart to all the tissues and organs of the body. High blood pressure does not mean excessive emotional tension, although emotional tension and stress can temporarily increase blood pressure. Normal blood pressure is below 120/80; blood pressure between 120/80 and 139/89 is called "pre-hypertension", and a blood pressure of 140/90 or above is considered high.

The top number, the systolic blood pressure, corresponds to the pressure in the arteries as the heart contracts and pumps blood forward into the arteries. The bottom number, the diastolic pressure, represents the pressure in the arteries as the heart relaxes after the contraction. The diastolic pressure reflects the lowest pressure to which the arteries are exposed.

An elevation of the systolic and/or diastolic blood pressure increases the risk of developing heart (cardiac) disease, kidney (renal) disease, hardening of the arteries (atherosclerosis or arteriosclerosis), eye damage, and stroke (brain damage). These complications of hypertension are often referred to as end-organ damage because damage to these organs is the end result of chronic (long duration) high blood pressure. For that reason, the diagnosis of high blood pressure is important so efforts can be made to normalize blood pressure and prevent complications.

It was previously thought that rises in diastolic blood pressure were a more important risk factor than systolic elevations, but it is now known that in people 50 years or older systolic hypertension represents a greater risk.The American Heart Association estimates high blood pressure affects approximately one in three adults in the United States - 73 million people. High blood pressure is also estimated to affect about two million American teens and children, and the Journal of the American Medical Association reports that many are under-diagnosed. Hypertension is clearly a major public health problem.

Yin and Yang-In Acupuncture

2012-02-08T01:34:00.000-08:00

As per acupuncture,we can classify all the things in the world into 2 groups. One is YIN, and the another one is YANG.These two will behave like a magnetic nature,and will act on opposite side of each other.Both are negative to each other,but they are not without each other.If Yin gets increases, Yang decreases.These Yin & Yang are also in human body.Both of this should equal in our body.If they are equal in our body ,that indicates that our body is very healthy.If Yin increases,and Yang decreases there will be a loss of balance in our body,and that leads to any disease depends upon the condition of our body.When one dominates fully on the other, death occurs to human body.

The needle makes you Healthy

2012-02-06T23:24:00.000-08:00

Without taking medicine one can cure disease by Acupuncture. only 10% of Chances are there to come again the same disease that cured by Acupuncture. While curing the disease of a particular organ,Acupuncture cures the other diseases also related to the same organ.It makes balance to the body mind co-ordination and gives freshness to the whole body.This method increases our immunity system without giving any side effects.One can follow the Acupuncture method while following some other medical treatments ,It won't give any side effects,any after effects,any allergy like that.

Threatening diseases like asthma,Hemiparesis,stroke,koma,Psychiatric,can be cured by this method.This method brings back the regularity of the hormone secretion.

Today this method is also accepted by WHO ( World Health organisation ).This method is actually created by the Siddha BOHAR,and when he went to china ,he taught to the china peoples.In the statue of the Lord Palani Murugan,he noted the main 361 points which are widely used in Acupuncture method.After that he got Jeeva samathi there.

Some Quotes :

"So many people spend their health gaining wealth,and then have to spend their wealth to regain their health"

"Health is a state of complete harmoney of the body,mind and spirit.When one is free from physical disabilities and mental distraction,the gates of the soul opens"

Unique Plants that cures diseases

2012-02-06T02:48:00.000-08:00

Poaceae : (In india it is called as - Arugampul)
Botanical Name : Cynodon dactylon pers
All the parts of this grass are used in siddha and Ayurvedic treatments.wound and scratches are also cured by this grasses.This is very widely used to cure kidney stone problem and it prevents the blood leakage in kidney.Not only in kidney but also in eyes.Its root is very much used to cure chronic gleet, when this grasses root is taken with curd.

Lamiaceae : (In India it is called as - Thulasee)
Botanical Name : Ocimum sanctum L
All the parts of this plant are used in siddha and Ayurvedic treatments.It is generally used as antibiotic.It kills mosquitos and insects.This plant's hot water essence cures chest mucus,nose block,and diarrhea.It's seeds cures kidney and sex organ disorders.Its leaf cures Phlegmand and Dysentary.It also cures bleeding and continuous fever.This also kills the germs in the intestine.Very widely used in vishnu temples in india.

Humor Part1

2012-01-31T23:03:00.001-08:00

Joke 1

House owner : Hai...my wife won't belive,if you steal all the things from here.

Thief : Ok ,have my visiting card .

Joke 2

Male A : Yesterday,our dental doctor pluck out my wife's tougue while plucking her teeth.

Male B : My... god... what happened ?

Male A : I gave him extra 1000$

Joke 3

Doctor : yesterday I gave medicine for your stomach pain , how is it ?

Patient: Very sweet sir......!

Heart see's -which is not by your Doctor

2012-01-30T02:51:00.000-08:00

The Best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or ever touched.They must be felt with the "HEART"

Everyone has been made for some particular work,and the desire for that work has been put in every "HEART"

If there is no any blood circulation to the brain from heart for 4 seconds ,Brain will not work for permanently.This is called as brain Death in medical term.From birth upto death heart is the main organ that takes care about all the parts in our body.So the necessary to take care about heart is-----very necessary.Per 60 seconds it beats 72 times approximately.Per day it diminishing and divergenceing near about 100000 times.Heart circulates near about 10000 litter blood to the whole body per day.so it is very necessary to take care about the muscles in the heart.

Even it circulates the blood to the whole body,it won't get energy from the blood directly.That energy,it get's from the important blood vessel known as CORONARY ARTERIES .If you want your heart to beat very good every day ,some important things you have to follow is :

* Walk for half an hour per day in the morning or evening.

* brush your teeth before you go to bed at night.

* allow to beat your heart at any way for 1-2 minutes fastly.

* Fish oil is very good for heart.

* Don't eat full of your stomach, Leave some space for water and air there.

* Do surya Namaskara (Yogasana) Daily for atleast 15 minutes

* Use always the steps to go to the upstair. By this your heart beat's very fast so that your blood circulation moves very fast to whole of your body ,by that full of your body get's Oxygen.

* Don't sit anywhere for a long time.Because sitting job may be good for your financial status but it gives you heart disease.In sitting job people are not doing any physical work.

Sleep - The golden chain that ties health & body

2012-01-29T02:51:00.000-08:00

For any work body mind co-ordination is very important.Proper sleep also gives some fresh in your body and mind .Body and mind both are interrelated with each other.Both body and mind are simultaneously activated by Sleep only.Sleeping ,by placeing your head on East direction,one will feel very much comfort,very happy,as how he is in his native place.If you are going out station for any business purpose place your head on west direction for sleep.If you are going to stay some where in your friend's or relative's house place your head on north direction.

Sleep by left side,and the breath will go by the right side of your body,that leads you to good sleep and proper body heat.Research says that most kidney stones forms during night time,so if there is lack of sleep it will trouble you by forming kidney stones.Always sleep in night time only,don't sleep in day time.sleeping in day time will not subside your body heat ,and that will rheumatic diseases.

some Nice quote's :

Now I see the secret of making the best person: it is to grow in the open air and to eat and sleep with the earth.

Think in the morning. Act in the noon. Eat in the evening. Sleep in the night.

If you cannot sleep,then getup and do something instead of lying there worrying.It is the worry that gets you,not the lack of sleep.

Laugh - A treatment without Medicine

2012-01-28T20:36:00.000-08:00

"An onion can make people cry, but there is never been a vegetable that can make people Laugh"-Will rogers

"With the fearful strain that is on me night and day,If i did not laugh i should Die"- Abraham Lincoln

There is a deep and silent relationship between a person's happiness and mood.If there is decrease of happiness, indicates that your health condition is also going down.If you laugh from your heart ,no need to take medicine.Laughing has the power to increase one's life span.Your mind open's like a blooming lotus if you laugh often ( Not without reason ).scientist who makes research on medicine say's that ," laughing is the best medicine for all the human kinds".

Laughing cures soo many diseases too faster than medicine.laughing not only cures the diseases but also creates the antibiotic inside our body to prevent diseases in future.Nerves in our body secretes a chemical called CGRP which produce the cells that encourage antibiotic.The nerves in our body are vibrated by laughing,by that vibrate only the CGRP secreted in our body in a high level,even no other medicines in the world can produce CGRP that much high.IMMUNOGLOBULIN-A is secreted by mucus in our nose by laughing,and that immunogloblin-A prevents bacteria and virus which creates diseases in our body.

Benefits of laughing :

Makes our blood pure again and again.
Reduces our high BP level.
Increases our lungs function.
Increases the secretion of hormones,which reduces the pain of our muscles.
Cures Peptic ulcer

May be 4000 benefits,but i am not going to laugh.No problem Life will laugh to you.If you laugh the world comes to your palm.

Way to stop smoking

2012-01-28T10:39:00.000-08:00

There is no drawing without wall.If you want life you have to maintain your health.First take care about your health,because your body is the right instrument to do anything in your life.smokers cannot leave their smoking habit as they wish.It is not that much easy,because, while that time Nicotine's domination is reduced on the brain,and temporarily they are Endure to depression,Angry,disgust,anxiety,getting irritation easily. To get out of that,again they want to continue that habit. Most of them want's to get out of that habit( 80% ) but only 10% of them are conquering that.

Bullet Points to stop smoking :

Avoid your smoking friends and have friendship with person's who don't smoke.
Avoid the situation which stimulate you to smoke,and divert that situation in some other activities like sports and walking.
Family doctor should encourage that person to not to smoke,and always give some medical tips to stop that,and make aware about some smoking diseases.
Don't smoke in the public places. And in front of children's.
Maximum avoid loneliness, and take some alternate to Nicotine like BUPROPION as per your family doctor's advise.

H to O : Pollution

2012-01-28T03:04:00.000-08:00

Water:

The word itself denotes something fundamental to life, without which the spur of existence cannot be imagined. It was there in some form when the universe was taking shape and the earth broke out from the sun at a time where even the most alive of human imagination cannot go.Of the 37 most common diseases among the population of Latin America, 21 are related to lack of water and contaminated water. Worldwide these diseases account for 25 million deaths annually.

Now when the 21st century modern world is hurtling ahead, water is one among those basic things of life, which is getting affected and the situation is alarming. It is a well-known fact that clean water is absolutely essential for healthy living. Adequate supply of fresh and clean drinking water is a basic need for all human beings on the earth, yet it has been observed that millions of people worldwide are deprived of this.

There are a wide variety of diseases caused by water pollution, with their severity ranging from a minor inconvenience to life threatening. These diseases are the result of pollution and can be grouped into two main categories, chemicals and living organisms. Human made chemicals often get into the water system, both intentionally and unintentionally, and accumulate until they are a cause for concern. They usually go unnoticed and are undetected by our senses. Living organisms, in the form of pathogens and algae, can also cause a variety of diseases. It is difficult to detect these organisms as well.

The most common bacteria followed by disease / infection and symptoms are:

1. Aeromonas sp.Enterit is Severe watery diarrhea with blood and mucus

2. Campylobacter jejuni Campylobacteriosis Flu, diarrhea, headache and stomach, fever, cramps adnausea

3. Escherichia coli Urinary tract infections, neonatal meningitis, intestinal disease Watery diarrhea, headaches, fever, uremia, liver damage

4. Plesiomonas shigelloides Plesiomonas-infection Nausea, stomach cramps and watery diarrhea, sometimes fever, headache and vomiting

5. Salmonella typhi Typhoid fever ,Fever

6. Salmonella sp. Salmonellosis Dizziness, intestinal cramps, vomiting, diarrhea and sometimes a mild fever

One of the most common groups of waterborne diseases, are those caused by pathogens. These usually originate from contamination by animal feces and include typhoid, glardiasis, and hookworm. There are also many diseases caused by polluted beach water, the most serious of which is Hepatitis A. This is an extremely serious illness that affects approximately 3,600 people each year. In addition, diarrheal diseases are a common occurrence resulting from water pollution. In particular, dysentery is often contracted from contaminated water. These diseases are some of the most common that occur worldwide and pose a dangerous threat to our wellbeing.

Causes: Fresh water resources all over the world are threatened not only by over exploitation and poor management but also by ecological degradation. The main source of freshwater pollution can be attributed to discharge of untreated waste, dumping of industrial effluent, and run-off from agricultural fields. Industrial growth, urbanization and the increasing use of synthetic organic substances have serious and adverse impacts on freshwater bodies. It is a generally accepted fact that the developed countries suffer from problems of chemical discharge into the water sources mainly groundwater, while developing countries face problems of agricultural run-off in water sources. Polluted water like chemicals in drinking water causes problem to health and leads to water-borne diseases, which can be prevented by taking measures, can be taken even at the household level. The quality and quantity of water available for human consumption is a direct measure of the health of the population and that of the country. In over-populated countries, as in the case of India, the quality of water is abysmally poor due to heavy contamination of soil and water with fecal material, other biological wastes and chemical pollutants.

Lead is a metal with no known biological benefit to humans. Too much lead can damage various systems of the body including the nervous and reproductive systems and the kidneys, and it can cause high blood pressure and anemia. Lead accumulates in the bones and lead poisoning may be diagnosed from a blue line around the gums. Lead is especially harmful to the developing brains of fetuses and young children and to pregnant women. Lead interferes with the metabolism of calcium and Vitamin D. High blood lead levels in children can cause consequences which may be irreversible including learning disabilities, behavioral problems, and mental retardation. At very high levels, lead can cause convulsions, coma and death.

The cause

People are exposed to lead through the air they breathe, through water and through food/ingestion. Toxic effects are usually due to long term exposure. The population groups at greatest risk of exposure are young children and workers. A recent report suggests that even a blood level of 10 micrograms per decilitre can have harmful effects on children's learning and behavior (CDC, 2000). People can be exposed to lead contamination from the motor vehicle exhaust of leaded gasoline, as well as from industrial sources such as smelters and lead manufacturing and recycling industries, from cottage industry uses and waste sites (e.g. contaminated landfills).

Exposure to lead through water is generally low in comparison with exposure through air or food. Lead from natural sources is present in tap water to some extent, but analysis of both surface and ground water suggests that lead concentration is fairly low. The main source of lead in drinking water is (old) lead piping and lead-combining solders. Removing old piping is costly and lead continues to dissolve even from old pipes. The amount of lead that may dissolve in water depends on acidity (pH), temperature, water hardness and standing time of the water. Secondary pollution from industry can contaminate water through the effluents produced.

Other sources include use of lead-containing ceramics for cooking, eating or drinking. In some countries, people are exposed to lead after eating food products from cans that contain lead solder in the seams of the cans. Very small children are especially at risk to exposure, for example through the ingestion of paint chips from lead-based paint.

Scope of the Problem :The major sources of lead vary according to the region and include: industrial use of lead, lead recycling, leaded gasoline and lead piping used in water distribution systems. Lead in the environment is distributed mostly by air but there is some discharge into soil and water. Water is not normally considered the major source of pollution exposure to lead. In individual households with lead piping and soft waters it may be important. As other sources of exposure to lead are increasingly controlled, water attracts increasing attention.
Preventive measures :

Water-borne epidemics and health hazards in the aquatic environment are mainly due to improper management of water resources. Proper management of water resources has become the need of the hour as this would ultimately lead to a cleaner and healthier environment. In order to prevent the spread of water-borne infectious diseases, people should take adequate precautions. The city water supply should be properly checked and necessary steps taken to disinfect it. Water pipes should be regularly checked for leaks and cracks. At home, the water should be boiled, filtered, or other methods and necessary steps taken to ensure that it is free from infection.

Sugar was my best food

2012-01-28T02:59:00.000-08:00

Decreasing efficiency of immune system- Immune system of our body is the only one that fights against all the germs and diseases inside our body. Diabetes has a direct influence on its efficiency. When one is suffering from diabetes, his/her immune system’s efficiency decreases significantly. In other words, body stamina to fight against major/minor wounds, infection and other health problems decreases to a great extent.

Dissatisfaction- Feeling of dissatisfaction all the time is a major symptom of diabetes. Let’s know it profoundly- when even after drinking several glasses of water, you stay thirsty, you better know it is diabetes. Same goes with food. No matter how much you eat, you will stay hungry. This is nothing else but sign of diabetes.

Atypical body weight lose- Trust me guys; this is the worst way anyone would like to get thinner! Yes, in diabetes one loses his/her body weight up to a significant extent. If I rephrase it, you may say that if one is experiencing unlikely weight lose, he/she may be suffering from diabetes.

Diabetes Type 1:

In type 1, the pancreas stop producing insulin due to autuimmune response or possibly viral attack on pancreas. In absence of insulin, body cells don’t get the required glucose for producing ATP (Adenosin Triphosphate) units which results into primary symptom in the form of nausea and vomiting. In later stage, which leads to ketoacidosis, the body starts breaking down the muscle tissue and fat for producing energy hence, causing fast weight loss. Dehydration is also usually observed due to electrolyte disturbance. In advanced stages, coma and death is witnessed.

Diabetes Type 2:

Increased fatigue : Due to inefficiency of the cell to metabolize glucose, reserve fat of body is metabolized to gain energy. When fat is broken down in the body, it uses more energy as compared to glucose, hence body goes in negative calorie effect, which results in fatigue.

Polydipsia : As the concentration of glucose increases in the blood, brain receives signal for diluting it and, in its counteraction we feel thirsty.

Polyuria: Increase in urine production is due to excess glucose present in body. Body gets rid of the extra sugar in the blood by excreting it through urine. This leads to dehydration because along with the sugar, a large amount of water is excreted out of the body.

Polyphegia : The hormone insulin is also responsible for stimulating hunger. In order to cope up with high sugar levels in blood, body produces insulin which leads to increased hunger.

Weight flactuation : Factors like loss of water (polyuria), glucosuria , metabolism of body fat and protein may lead to weight loss. Few cases may show weight gain due to increased appetite.

Blurry vision : Hyperosmolar hyperglycemia nonketotic syndrome is the condition when body fluid is pulled out of tissues including lenses of the eye, which affects its ability to focus, resulting blurry vision.

Irritability : It is a sign of high blood sugar because of the inefficient glucose supply to the brain and other body organs, which makes us feel tired and uneasy.

Infections : The body gives few signals whenever there is fluctuation in blood sugar (due to suppression of immune system) by frequent skin infections like fungal or bacterial or UTI (urinary tract infection).

Poor wound healing : High blood sugar resists the flourishing of WBC, (white blood cell) which are responsible for body immune system. When these cells do not function accordingly, wound healing is not at good pace. Secondly, long standing diabetes leads to thickening of blood vessels which affect proper circulation of blood in different body parts.

In both types of diabetes, signs and symptoms are more likely to be similar as the blood sugar is high, either due to less or no production of insulin, or insulin resistance. In any case, if there is inadequate glucose in the cells, it is identifiable through certain signs and symptoms. These symptoms are quickly relieved once the Diabetes is treated and also reduce the chances of developing serious health problems.

Prominently there are three signs of diabetes:

1. Frequent urination- If one is troubled by diabetes, then he/she will do urination again and again. You’ll lose more water than normal and will always feel dehydrated.

2. Unending thirst- If you drink more water than usual and yet don’t feel relieved then there’s a possibility that you’re suffering from diabetes. Reason behind this is the fact that our body needs to water its functioning. Depletions of water due to frequent urinations lead to this unending thirst.

3. Abrupt decrease in your body weight- If there’s an abrupt decrease in one’s body weight, then it can be (most probably) diabetes. Reason behind this is the fact that in this condition (diabetes), pancreas discontinues the formation of insulin. When this happens, body doesn’t get required energy. Hence it starts breaking muscle fats for energy, which results in abrupt decrease of body weight.

Joints can affect your quality of life ..!

2012-01-27T19:39:00.000-08:00

Joint Pain : Joints form the connections between bones. They provide support and help you move. Any damage to the joints from disease or injury can interfere with your movement and cause a lot of pain.

Many different conditions can lead to painful joints, including osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, bursitis, gout, strains, sprains, and other injuries. Joint pain is extremely common. In one national survey, about one-third of adults reported having joint pain within the past 30 days. Knee pain was the most common complaint, followed by shoulder and hip pain, but joint pain can affect any part of your body, from your ankles to your shoulders. As you get older, painful joints become increasingly more common.

Joint pain can range from mildly irritating to debilitating. It may go away after a few weeks (acute), or last for several weeks or months (chronic). Even short-term pain and swelling in the joints can affect your quality of life. Whatever the cause of joint pain, you can usually manage it with medication, physical therapy, or alternative treatments. Your doctor will first try to diagnose and treat the condition that is causing your joint pain. The goal is to reduce pain and inflammation, and preserve joint function.

Medications :

For moderate-to-severe joint pain with swelling, an over-the-counter or prescription nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) such as aspirin, ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin), or naproxen sodium (Aleve), can provide relief. A newer generation of NSAIDs known as COX-2 inhibitors (Vioxx, Bextra, Celebrex) is also good for pain relief, but all except one of these drugs (Celebrex) have been removed from the market because of an increased risk of heart attack, stroke, and other cardiovascular events. NSAIDs also can have side effects, potentially increasing your risk for gastrointestinal bleeding.

If you have milder pain without any swelling, acetaminophen (Tylenol) can be effective. Be careful when taking this medicine though, especially if you drink alcohol, because high doses may cause liver damage. Because of the risks, you should take any of these pain medications with caution.

If your pain is so severe that NSAIDs and COX-2 medicines aren't effective enough, your doctor may prescribe a stronger opioid medication. Because opioid drugs can cause drowsiness, you should only use them under a doctor's care. They also can cause constipation, which you can relieve by taking laxatives.

Other drugs that may help relieve pain include:

Muscle relaxants to treat muscle spasms (may be used together with NSAIDs to increase the effect) Some antidepressants and antiepileptic drugs (which both interfere with pain signals)

Other Types of Joint Replacement:

BoneSmart.org is dedicated raising patient awareness about hip and knee joint replacement options, but there are many other joints that can be replaced surgically:

ankle

shoulder

elbow

wrist

thumb, base joint

big toe (great toe) – usually silicone rubber

fingers – usually silicone rubber

Joint pain can be caused by injury affecting any of the ligaments, bursae, or tendons surrounding the joint. Injury can also affect the ligaments, cartilage, and bones within the joint. Pain is also a feature of joint inflammation (arthritis) and infection, and can be a feature of tumors of the joint. Joint pain is also referred to as arthralgia.

To fully understand your knee degeneration, the knee replacement procedure and the mechanics of your knee implant, you will first need to know a bit about the knee joint itself and how it functions.While damage or wear to any portion of the knee – bones, muscles, cartilage or ligaments – can negatively affect motion and weight-bearing capabilities, a knee replacement concerns only damage to the bony components of the knee- the femur, the tibia and the patella.

Necessary of vitamin D for our Liver ...!

2012-01-27T06:52:00.000-08:00

Taking "the promising results of vitamin D administration in experimental autoimmune animal models into account, it's intriguing to speculate that vitamin D may also have potential beneficial effects in autoimmune liver disease in man".Several forms of vitamin D exist. The two major forms are vitamin D2 or ergocalciferol, and vitamin D3 or cholecalciferol, vitamin D without a subscript refers to either D2 or D3 or both. These are known collectively as calciferol.

"Prof. Ran Tur-Kaspa, from the Rabin Medical Center- Beilinson Campus in Israel and his team worked on hepatitis C, the major factor in chronic liver disease that can lead to cirrhosis. It is also the main cause in the Western world of organ failure requiring a liver transplant and is one of the causes of primary liver cancer"."He and his team investigated ordinary vitamin D, which is already taken by many people as prevention for numerous diseases, to see whether it had any effect on hepatitis C and on liver cells that host it. They discovered and published in Hepatology, a peer-reviewed medical journal, that vitamin D directly halts the activity of viruses in general and hepatitis C in particular. They also found that a system for actively producing vitamin D is found in liver cells and can activate the immune system and repress the virus".

What is the prevalence of vitamin D deficiency, according to your most recent study findings?

Vitamin D deficiency is extremely common in our patient population. We conducted a study of 118 patients with liver disease, and a total of 109 (92.4%) patients had some degree of vitamin D deficiency. This finding is also reflected in other reports. The deficiency was seen even in patients without liver failure, though the severity of deficiency—expressed as very low levels of vitamin D (<7 ng/mL)—was more common in patients with cirrhosis (29.5% vs 14.1%; P=.05).

What health benefits are connected to vitamin D?

A 2007 report in The New England Journal of Medicine noted several health benefits associated with vitamin D. More recently, vitamin D has been shown to play an important role in reducing the risk of many chronic diseases, including type 2 diabetes mellitus, cardiovascular diseases, cancers, and autoimmune and infectious diseases. These effects may be secondary to both local production of calcitriol and its autocrine and paracrine actions on cellular proliferation and differentiation, apoptosis, insulin and renin secretion, interleukin, and bactericidal proteins production.

What health risks are posed by vitamin D deficiency?

Vitamin D is a key player in calcium absorption, and deficiency can lead to decreased calcium absorption, which can, in turn, cause bone diseases such as rickets or osteomalacia. These diseases are associated with prolonged and severe vitamin deficiency and are not seen in the western world. However, subclinical vitamin D deficiency (or vitamin D insufficiency) is extremely common and may contribute to the development of osteoporosis by decreasing absorption of calcium.

Vitamin D deficiency also causes muscle weakness, and adequate levels are required for optimal function and strength of the muscle. Studies have found low vitamin D levels to be associated with frequent falls.

How can vitamin D deficiency be prevented?

The best ways to prevent vitamin D deficiency are sun exposure, fortified food, and fish oil .

Should patients with liver disease be monitored for vitamin D deficiency?

Yes. All hepatologists should monitor vitamin D levels and treat deficient patients. The goal for all patients with chronic liver disease should be a 25-OH vitamin D level of 30 ng/mL. Anything less than 15–20 ng/mL is considered deficiency.

Has vitamin D deficiency always been a problem for people with liver disease, or has this been changing recently?

It is likely that it was always a problem, but the data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey indicate that the mean serum level of 25-OH vitamin D has decreased over the last 2 decades. It may be that the more severe vitamin D deficiency is only now coming to light.

Tips for Clear, Beautiful Skin:

2012-01-27T06:41:00.000-08:00

Beautiful Skin At Any Age :

Beautiful skin can be marred by acne which affects about 85% of teenagers and can be seen in 60% of adults as well. It is most likely to be seen during periods of hormonal changes such as puberty and menopause (or in women starting or stopping birth control pills).

Elevated hormone levels can cause the sebaceous (oil producing) glands to form greater amounts of sebum (oil). These glands are attached, under the skin, to the sides of each hair shaft, and together form a unit called a follicle. The opening of the skin is referred to as a pore. The oil produced is necessary to lubricate the hair and skin. Most of the time the oil glands produce the right amount of sebum, and the pores are fine. When excess oil production is triggered, the pores can get clogged and bacteria begin to multiply, which leads to acne. Sometimes the pore is so blocked that it ruptures the skin and spills the contents into the surroundings. This causes inflammation, irritation and results in the deep "underground" pimple we know as an acne nodule or cyst.

Recent studies have shown that the typical Western diet contributes greatly to the incidence and severity of acne. Our diets are rich in refined carbohydrates and sugars. This triggers our bodies to produce a surge in insulin. It also causes an excess of male hormones which encourage the skin to excrete more oil and subsequent abundant growth of bacteria. Studies have shown that populations not fed on a Western diet are virtually acne-free. Yet when they move to cities and change their diet, they begin to experience acne for the first time ever.

Tips for Clear, Beautiful Skin:
Cleanse twice daily. It is not necessary to wash your face every hour, as this can strip off too much oil from your skin and trigger over-production to compensate.

Maintain a healthy, well-balanced diet.
Eat organic whenever possible. Your body does not need the extra hormones and antibiotics found in typical meats, chicken or even farm-raised fish.
Refrain from touching the area.
Take care to keep hair sprays and gels on your hair but off your face.
Use a moisturizer if you need one. You don't have to dry out your skin to treat acne.
Try an over-the-counter homeopathic remedy.
Some dermatologists offer a new laser treatment (SmoothBeam) which can help to clear acne in a few monthly sessions.Beautiful skin is pleasurable to behold. Following these steps you can help create and maintain beautiful skin throughout your life.

Skin cleansing. Good skin cleansing is the best way to avoid or treat acne breakouts. Wash your face with a mild cleanser two or three times a day. Don’t wash too often or the skin may become dry, aggravating the problem. A shielding lotion can minimize the loss of moisture and it won’t wash off.

IMPORTANT: Do not take any acne medications or over-the-counter treatments without checking with your health care provider. Some of these are not safe for pregnant women to use.

Sun protection. Your skin is more sensitive during pregnancy. Good sun protection is very important at this time. Sunlight can darken pigment changes in your skin and increase your chances of getting "mask of pregnancy." Use a good sun block, cover up, and wear a hat when outside. Limit the time you spend outdoors between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.

Make-up. Cover-up and foundation can help hide dark streaks or spots on the skin. Avoid make-ups that contain mercury. Look at the label to see if the make-up contains mercury.

Stretch marks. You won’t be able to avoid stretch marks entirely. It will help if you gain only the recommended amount of weight (usually 25 to 35 pounds), and do so slowly. Using a quality shielding lotion may help the skin retain moisture and stay supple, minimizing the effects. Stretch marks usually fade and become less noticeable after delivery.

Moisturizers. Moisturize your belly and your breasts to reduce itchiness and dry skin. To avoid skin irritation, use an unscented high-quality shielding lotion that won’t wash off and can protect against environmental irritants, like household cleansers and air pollution. Use mild soap when washing. Avoid hot showers or baths. They can dry out the skin.

Excessive heat. Heat can intensify itchiness and rashes. When you go out in warm weather, wear loose-fitting, cotton clothing.

Sunscreen - Protecting Your Skin

The sun emits two different kinds of ultraviolet waves: UVB are shortwave rays that cause the reddening of the skin, UVA are the long-wave rays that accelerate the aging of the skin. A good sunscreen protects you from both of these rays. Three key ingredients to look for are PABA derivatives, benzophenones and avobenzone (or zinc oxide/titanium oxide).

Tennis players need to use water-resistant or sweat proof sunscreen. This should be applied 30 minutes before you play so it can absorb into your skin. You should always use an SPF rating of 15 or higher. When choosing a sunscreen, be sure to look for the Skin Cancer Foundations's Seal of Approval. This will guarantee that the product meets the highest standards for safety and effectiveness.

Hats with screens and SPF clothing are also a great way to protect yourself. Solumbra is a clothing company that now produces outfits with an SPF of 30. A regular white cotton t-shirt has an SPF of 5. That means you can easily tan/burn through your shirt. Washing your clothing in RITIT brings that SPF up to 30.

What are Bone Fractures ?

2012-01-25T23:32:00.000-08:00

BONES :
Bone Fractures are are injuries of bone tissue, which compromise their ability to support the body. A bone fracture can occur in several situations, like a car accident, an assault, a fall in the bathroom or from a height, due to a pre-existing bone disease, like osteoporosis, rickets, and so on. The symptoms of bone fracture may vary depending on the types of bone fractures, their location, as well as their severity. However, every fracture results more or less from an unbalanced force, which overcomes the strength of the bone.
Bone Fracture Physiology :

Bone tissue is structurally very hard, but when it is subjected to forces higher than its capacity it responds in two ways. When the forces are applied in one instant, like a sudden fall, it results in a bone fracture. But if it is applied slowly over a period of time, it results in remodeling of the bone to a shape that balances the forces e.g. bowing of legs in rickets. Thus, the bone has a dynamic nature and adjusts to the changing loads of weight bearing and physical stress. This ability of bones is due to the constant erosion of bone by osteoclasts and deposition of new bone by osteoblasts (Picture 1).

Bone tissue is structurally very hard, but when it is subjected to forces higher than its capacity it responds in two ways. When the forces are applied in one instant, like a sudden fall, it results in a bone fracture. But if it is applied slowly over a period of time, it results in remodeling of the bone to a shape that balances the forces e.g. bowing of legs in rickets. Thus, the bone has a dynamic nature and adjusts to the changing loads of weight bearing and physical stress. This ability of bones is due to the constant erosion of bone by osteoclasts and deposition of new bone by osteoblasts (Picture 1).

Bone Fracture Symptoms :
Symptoms of bone fractures can range from a mild bone pain to severe bruising, bleeding, and inability to move the part of the body.Pain – is due to pain signals from the injured bone in response to pressure on the bone fracture.Swelling – is due to injury to local blood vessels and also the action of the cells of immune
system of the body.
Inability to walk - is after an injury to the weight bearing bones of the body, mainly the bones of the leg or thigh.Instability - is when the bone fracture is near a joint and causes the joint to dislocate.Inability to breath - is in the case of rib fractures, where a sharp stabbing pain can be felt at each breath.
Bone Fracture Surgery :

Surgical treatment for bone fractures is reserved for displaced fractures and primary management of compound fractures. Displaced bone fractures have a higher propensity of developing non-union or mal-union. Hence, surgery has to be performed, preferably within a week after injury to bring the broken ends of the bones together. The broken edges are approximated as neatly as possible and secured in that position with the help of orthopedic screws and plates. This provides temporary support, which is sufficient to maintain the position of the bones, until bone fracture healing.

What are the symptoms of high blood pressure?

2012-01-25T23:21:00.000-08:00

Uncomplicated high blood pressure usually occurs without any symptoms (silently) and so hypertension has been labeled "the silent killer." It is called this because the disease can progress to finally develop any one or more of the several potentially fatal complications of hypertension such as heart attacks or strokes. Uncomplicated hypertension may be present and remain unnoticed for many years, or even decades. This happens when there are no symptoms, and those affected fail to undergo periodic blood pressure screening.

Some people with uncomplicated hypertension, however, may experience symptoms such as headache, dizziness, shortness of breath, and blurred vision. The presence of symptoms can be a good thing in that they can prompt people to consult a doctor for treatment and make them more compliant in taking their medications. Often, however, a person's first contact with a physician may be after significant damage to the end-organs has occurred. In many cases, a person visits or is brought to the doctor or an emergency room with a heart attack, stroke, kidney failure, or impaired vision (due to damage to the back part of the retina). Greater public awareness and frequent blood pressure screening may help to identify patients with undiagnosed high blood pressure before significant complications have developed.

About one out of every 100 (1%) people with hypertension is diagnosed with severe high blood pressure (accelerated or malignant hypertension) at their first visit to the doctor. In these patients, the diastolic blood pressure (the minimum pressure) exceeds 140 mm Hg! Affected persons often experience severe headache, nausea, visual symptoms, dizziness, and sometimes kidney failure. Malignant hypertension is a medical emergency and requires urgent treatment to prevent a stroke (brain damage).

The path of YOGA

2012-01-25T22:58:00.000-08:00

I am very much happy to say too many thanks for reading my articles in this blog.In this article we are going to understand what YOGA is.

we are living in a deep illusion the illusion of HOPE,of FUTURE,of tomorrow.This has to be understand very deeply,because without understanding it there can be no entry into the inquiry which is called as YOGA.The mind has to be understood deeply-the mind which needs lies,the mind which needs illusion,the mind which cannot exist with the real,the mind which needs DREAMS.You are not only dreaming in the night,even while awake you are continuously dreaming.

Now scientist say that a man can live without sleep but he cannot live without dreams.in old days it was understood that sleep was a necessity,but now morden research says sleep is not really a necessity;sleep is needed only so that we can dream.If you are allowed to sleep,and not allowed to dream,you will not feel fresh,alive,in the morning.This can be known from the outside.If someone is sleeping you can judge whether he is dreaming or sleeping.If he is sleeping his eyes will be continiously moving, as if he is seeing something with closed eyes.when he is in fast asleep the eyes will not move;they will remain steady.so if your sleep is distrubedwhile your eyes are moving you will feel tired

Where there are dreams you will be doing something,but you will be absent.Inside you are occupied .The present is almost always a hell:You can prolong this hell only because of the hope that you have projected into the future.You can live today because of the tomorrow.You are hoping something is going to happen tomorrow-some doors of PARADISE will open tomorrow.You must understand that,even they never open today WHEN TOMORROW WILL COME IT WILL NOT COME AS TOMORROW IT WILL COME AS TODAY,but by that time your mind has moved again.You go on moving ahead of you: this is what dreaming is.You are not one with the real,that which is nearby,that which is here and now,you are somewhere else-moving ahead,jumping ahead.Because no one is ready to see the naked reality.

Yoga is a method to come to a non-dreaming mind.Yoga is the science to be in the here and now.Yoga means now you are ready not to move into the future.Yoga means now you are ready not to HOPE,not to jump ahead of your being.Yoga means to encounter the realityas it is .

THANKS TO BELOVED "OSHO"- THE PATH OF YOGA

Be aware of drinking water..!

2012-01-22T19:39:00.000-08:00

Dry-cleaning Chemical In Drinking Water Raises Mental Illness Risk :

The solvent tetrachloroethylene (PCE) widely used in industry and to dry clean clothes is a neurotoxin known to cause mood changes, anxiety, and depression in people who work with it. To date the long-term effect of this chemical on children exposed to PCE has been less clear, although there is some evidence that children of people who work in the dry cleaning industry have an increased risk of schizophrenia. New research published in BioMed Central's open access journal Environmental Health found that exposure to PCE as a child was associated with an increased risk of bipolar disorder and post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

From 1968, until the early 1980s, water companies in Massachusetts installed vinyl-lined (VL/AC) water pipes that were subsequently found to be leaching PCE into the drinking water supply. Researchers from Boston University followed the incidence of mental illness amongst adults from Cape Cod, born between 1969 and 1983, who were consequently exposed to PCE both before birth and during early childhood.

While there was no increase seen in the incidence of depression, regardless of PCE exposure, people with prenatal and early childhood exposure to PCE had almost twice the risk of bipolar disorder, compared to an unexposed group, and their risk of PTSD was raised by 50%.

Dr Ann Aschengrau from Boston University School of Public Health warned, "It is impossible to calculate the exact amount of PCE these people were exposed to - levels of PCE were recorded as high as 1,550 times the currently recommended safe limit. While the water companies flushed the pipes to address this problem, people are still being exposed to PCE in the dry cleaning and textile industries, and from consumer products, and so the potential for an increased risk of illness remains real."

Poor sleep may lead to heart disease and obesity

2012-01-21T02:55:00.000-08:00

What is Heart Disease ?

The heart is the center of the cardiovascular system. Through the body's blood vessels, the heart pumps blood to all of the body's cells. The blood carries oxygen, which the cells need. Cardiovascular disease is a group of problems that occur when the heart and blood vessels aren't working the way they should.

Here are some of the problems that go along with cardiovascular disease:

Arteriosclerosis- also called hardening of the arteries, arteriosclerosis means the arteries become thickened and are no longer as flexible.

Atherosclerosis- a buildup of cholesterol and fat that makes the arteries narrower so less blood can flow through. Those buildups are called plaque.

Angina- people with angina feel a pain in the chest that means the heart isn't getting enough blood.

Heart attack- when a blood clot or other blockage cuts blood flow to a part of the heart.

Stroke- when part of the brain doesn't get enough blood due to a clot or a burst blood vessel.

If you're like most people, you think that heart disease is a problem for other folks. But heart disease is the number one killer in the U.S. It is also a major cause of disability. There are many different forms of heart disease. The most common cause of heart disease is narrowing or blockage of the coronary arteries, the blood vessels that supply blood to the heart itself. This is called coronary artery disease and happens slowly over time. It's the major reason people have heart attacks.

Other kinds of heart problems may happen to the valves in the heart, or the heart may not pump well and cause heart failure. Some people are born with heart disease.You can help reduce your risk of heart disease by taking steps to control factors that put you at greater risk:

Control your blood pressure

Lower your cholesterol

Don't smoke

Get enough exercise

Poor sleep may lead to heart disease and obesity

A new research from the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, analyzing the data of over 130,000 people, also indicates that general sleep disturbance (difficulty falling asleep, staying asleep, and/or sleeping too much) may play a role in the development of cardiovascular and metabolic disorders.

Patients with sleep disturbances at least three nights per week on average were 35 percent more likely to be obese, 54 percent more likely to have diabetes, 98 percent more likely to have coronary artery disease, 80 percent more likely to have had a heart attack, and 102 percent more likely to have had a stroke.

May god bless you for a long beating...!

Smart Eating-Six meals / Day

2012-01-19T08:43:00.000-08:00

The benefits of 6 small meals a day are :

Most people think that if they want to lose weight, they should just eat less and the weight will come off. That’snot exactly true.The weight will likely come off, but it won’t stay off because the only reason you’ve lost weight is because you’ve severely limited your calories. As soon as you start eating normally again, you’ll gain the weight back, and on top of that, your body will begin to store that extra meal as fat fearing that you might decide to cut out that meal again in the future.The reason for this is, when you start consuming drastically less calories, or have long gaps between meals (e.g. one meal at 12pm and one at 8pm with nothing else in between), your body goes into starvation mode. What does that mean? Basically, when there are long gaps between meals, your body moves from a fat burning mode to a fat preservation mode. That means that your body will start burning muscle instead of fat. This eventually causes a decrease in your lean muscle mass, which actually slows down your metabolism, and makes your body fat percentage goes up.

Also, when you eat only a couple meals a day, your blood sugar levels fluctuate wildly. Those blood sugar fluctuations are often the culprit for the crazy cravings we’ll get once we’re so hungry that any food – 5 chocolate chip cookies, 2 bags of chips, 1 whole pizza – will do. So even when you do eat your meals, you’ll end up overeating and canceling out any calorie restriction gains you accomplished during the day.

So does that mean that eating 6 meals a day is healthier than eating 3 meals a day? Not necessarily. Unfortunately it’s not as simple as that. Because the other part of weight loss that’s important is a simple math equation (my husband would love that I’m incorporating math into this post by the way!). So here’s the equation: Calories in – Calories out < 0.Or, in other words, the calories you’re consuming must be less than the calories you expend throughout the day. That doesn’t mean that you have to burn 1600 calories at the gym alone – this includes calories you burn just being you – I mean technically, we’re burning calories even while we’re sleeping! Here’s a link to an awesome tool that will help you determine your your BMR – that’s your basal metabolic rate – the amount of calories you burn doing no activity whatsoever.

So back to the question – is eating 6 small meals a day healthier than eating 3 regular meals?

It’s only healthier if you aren’t consuming more calories as a result of eating more meals. So the key is – 6 small meals. That means that each mini-meal should be about 200-300 calories max – which puts you at a 1200-1800 calorie range per day – which is perfect.Keeps your metabolism going at a steady rate which allows you to burn calories efficiently.Helps you maintain hunger cravings and random food binges – keeps your blood sugar steady which helps prevent hunger attacksKeeps your energy up!

The pitfalls of 6 small meals a day are:

Overeating! Small means small! 1 slice of whole wheat toast with a slice of low fat cheese; or a handful of almonds with an apple count as mini-meals so be careful!

Takes effort to plan out. If you’re doing well with 3 meals a day and you don’t tend to overeat in between meals, then this might not be the best plan for you.Many experts feel that trying to spread out the day’s calories rather than sitting down to regular meals may throw off the body’s internal clock making it forget how to recognize hunger and satiety cues to the point when you no longer understand what it’s like to be hungry but also never quite feel full. This is not a good thing .So what’s the bottom line? If you’re the type of person who has the discipline and the patience to eat six small portions every day, can count calories, and you’re also the type of person to binge when you feel hungry – this could be the right fit for you. If you’re the type of person who enjoys sitting down to a regular sized meal and doesn’t have a tendency to overeat, then sticking to the traditional breakfast, lunch, dinner and one small snack is probably the best approach. Either way – the total calories you’re consuming must equal (or if you’re trying to lose weight, be less than) the calories you’re expending. And you should always be eating at least 3 balanced meals a day – don’t ever skip breakfast!

Kidney stone facts

2012-01-19T01:30:00.000-08:00

A kidney stone is a hard, crystalline mineral material formed within the kidney or urinary tract.

Nephrolithiasis is the medical term for kidney stones.

Symptoms of a kidney stone include flank pain (which can be quite severe) and blood in the urine (hematuria).

Kidney stones form when there is a decrease in urine volume and/or an excess of stone-forming substances in the urine.Dehydration is a major risk factor for kidney stone formation.People with certain medical conditions, such as gout, and those who take certain medications or supplements are at risk for kidney stones.Dietary and hereditary factors are also related to stone formation.

Diagnosis of kidney stones is best accomplished using a CT scan. Most kidney stones will pass through the ureter to the bladder on their own with time.Treatment includes pain control medications and, in some cases, medications to facilitate the passage of urine.If needed, lithotripsy or surgical techniques may be used for stones which do not pass through the ureter to the bladder on their own.

What is a kidney stone?

A kidney stone is a hard, crystalline mineral material formed within the kidney or urinary tract. Kidney stones are a common cause of blood in the urine (hematuria) and often severe pain in the abdomen, flank, or groin. Kidney stones are sometimes called renal calculi.

The condition of having kidney stones is termed nephrolithiasis. Having stones at any location in the urinary tract is referred to as urolithiasis, and the term ureterolithiasis is used to refer to stones located in the ureters.

Brain Function Reduce when Age 45 Years

2012-01-18T20:07:00.000-08:00

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Search on the related topic with brain function reduce when age 45 years in the categories brain health, vitamin for body, to get any more information about Brain Function Reduce when Age 45 Years. Just for notes by health food nutrition Brain Function Reduce when Age 45 Years - During this time, the brain's cognitive function is believed to begin to decrease when a person enters the age of 60 years. However, recent research team at University College London (UCL) showed that brain function begins to decline at age 45.
The largest decrease occurred in 65-70 year old male respondent, namely 9.6 percent, while in women the same age only 7.4 percent. Study leader of the Centre for Epidemiology and Public Health Research France, Archana Singh-Manoux, told the BBC, Friday (6/1), said the study proves cognitive decline for 20-30 years can lead to dementia (memory loss). Higher rates of dementia would if the patient smoked.

Burn your calories

2012-01-17T19:36:00.000-08:00

Why is walking such a great option?

Here are a few reasons:

1. It’s low impact: If you have knee, back, etc. etc. problems – walking will help you to build your strength/stamina without injuring you!

2. For every day maintenance: Aim to walk 3-4 miles a day depending on intensity. That may sound like a lot, but you don’t have to do it all at once. If you can find two 30 min blocks, or three 20 min blocks – you can get it done throughout your day without even feeling like you exercised

3. It’s all about the distance: One great thing about walking is that if you can’t go very fast, if you can go for a long period of time, it makes up for the speed. Essentially, you burn x number of calories per mile. As long as you walk, say, 3-4 miles – you’ll get the caloric benefit. You won’t necessairly get the full cardio benefit if you’re not walking at least 3.5mph, but it’s a great start regardless!

4. You can do it while watching TV: Have you ever walked on a treadmill while watching your favorite TV show or movie? The time FLIES by. Try it out!So now that you’re a walking “expert” – how do you make it more “intense”?

Here are some options:

1. For weekend activities: Go on a long hike – the hills will definitely get your heart pumping! And by long I mean 2-3 hours.

3. Another option for every day maintenance: Walk on a treadmill for 40min – 1 hour. The reason I like this option is because you can very easily control your speed and the intensity (incline) you’re walking on. If you’re walking outside – your speed will vary (because you’re not a robot!) but that will also take away from the intensity of your walk. you have been able to maintain your weight for years by just walking on the treadmill. walk at 4mph (that’s 15 min/mile) ,walk on an incline of 4 or 5 depending on the treadmill (this boosts the number of calories burn by 30-40%!) walk for at least 40 min (that’s about 2.66 miles) – but with the incline intensity, you can get away with walking a shorter distance but still getting the full benefit of your workout!walk 5 times a week ALWAYS watch a movie or a TV show while walking – it helps pass the time and distract me!

From a calorie burning perspective, the number of calories you burn is directly correlated with your weight. If you weigh more, you’ll burn more calories doing the same activity as someone who weighs less! So don’t just assume that if an article says you burn 300 calories from walking that you will – you need to calculate it. Here is a great site that will help you determine how many calories you actually burn while walking – check it out!

Try walking around the next time you don’t feel like exercising and let me know if these tips work for you!

Begin with the body..!

2012-01-17T04:19:00.000-08:00

The foundation of meditation involves only your periphery, and periphery of your personality is the Body.so the first step towards Meditation begins from your body.

so remember whatever negative feelings you may have about your body, which other people may have imprinted on you ,drop them. The body is a very good instrument in the material as well as the spiritual world. THE BODY IS NEITHER A ENEMY NOR A FRIEND. It is just an instrument you can use to do wrong or good.Don't hold any misconception about it.In the world whanever somthing right or wrong hashappened it has happened through the body.

So, for meditation or for health it is necessary to start with attention to the body. BECAUSE YOU CANNOT PROCEED WITHOUT FIRST PUTTING THIS INSTRUMENT IN ORDER. If the body is not in the right condition you cannot proceed.The purer the body,the easier it will be to go deeper inside.

WHAT DOES PURIFYING THE BODY MEAN ?

The first meaning is that there should be no disturbance.NO BLOCKS,NO COMPLEXES in the body.

Try to understand how these blocks enter into the body ? Imagine that, if you get angry, and if you are not expressing it,the heat that the angry creates in your body will accumulate in some part of your body,and will become a BLOCKAGE. This blockage leads you to HYSTERIA. Recent experiments being done on the human body,show that out of hundred diseases 50 of these are not of human body but of the mind.The mental illness make disturbances in the body.So if the body is not healthy slowly the whole system of our body will become IMPURE

Five things to hold your body system in your control :

1- Good nutrition

2- proper Excercise

3- Good Attitude

4- Meditation

5- Adequate rest

These 5 things keeps your body free from blockages. This is the first step towards purifying the body.The agitation of the body comes from the agitation of mind.when the movement of the mind slows down,the body too slows down. SO ALL THE HEALTH FACTORS INNER OR OUTER BEGINS FROM THE BODY.

So We also begin from the BODY.