With the advancing age blood pressure problems arise due to stress and over responsibilities. This is past. But at present blood pressure is seen in many young people also. This is due to changes in the food. Scientists are saying it can also be cured by food changes. Blood pressure is the disease which may attack anyone. Yearly 10 percent of deaths are occurring due to this blood pressure. Mainly women are facing this problem due to heavy stress. To avoid this not only food control, but it is necessary to do exercises also. Taking Less salt, stress control etc can keep blood pressure under control. Salt has to be taken below 2,300 mg. per a day. Fries, cool drinks, fast foods etc has to be avoided because they contain Sodium. Sodium will be under control by consuming fresh cooked foods than instant ready to eat foods. To protect ourselves from BP and ... Read More

Vitamin D and obesity Old women who are obese if could reduce their body weight by at least 15%, Vitamin D level in their body increases. This was revealed in latest studies. A study was conducted on the influence of weight reduction on Vitamin D. Obese women in their Menopause were selected for the study. When the study began Vitamin D level was less than required in most of them. Women who lost 10% body weight through dieting and exercise could improve their Vitamin D levels to some extent. In those who lost 15% body weight, Vitamin D level increased considerably. Scientists are assuming that the reason for low Vitamin D levels in women is because it is stored in the fat. When the person loses weight, that comes out of the fat and mixed with the blood. Therefore it is beneficial to reduce the body weight by following diet control and with exercise. There is ... Read More

Surgery to cure Diabetes Diabetes increases blood sugar levels and is the root cause for many health problems. Neglecting diabetes may lead to dangerous situations. Medicines and insulin injections are now available for treating diabetes. But there is a chance to solve diabetes problems with surgery in few patients. This will prevent taking medicines for long time. Surgical procedure for diabetes is slowly gaining popularity. When a person eats something energy releases into blood in the form of glucose. Blood sugar levels are calculated with a blood test done on empty stomach. If the fasting blood glucose levels are more than 105 then medicines have to be used to control the sugar levels. Because if glucose levels in blood further increase, blood vessels may get damaged and leads to many complications like kidney problems, paralysis, blood pressure, gastropathy etc. Obesity and Diabetes Main cause of diabetes is obesity. According to a survey 90% of Type II diabetes ... Read More

Breast pain reasons Some women may feel inconvenience and pain in breasts. These problems will be severe before the menstrual cycle begins. Breast pain is a problem found in all age groups at least once in their life time. Breast pain related to menstruation is referred as ‘Cyclical Breast pain’. Inconvenience in breast and severe breast pain are the main symptoms of cyclical breast pain. Breast becomes very sensitive. After the menstrual cycle completes this problem goes automatically. If breast pain is experienced irrespective of menstrual cycle it is called ‘Non Cyclic Breast Pain’. Breast Pain and Hormonal influence No particular reasons are determined for pre menstrual breast pain. Birth control pills, stress and drugs used to prevent stress etc cause breast pain. Hormones produced before menstrual cycle begins make the breast tissue sensitive. This leads to pain. This pain can be found in both the breasts and spreads to armpits. When menopause sets in ... Read More

Active Brain: It was told in a study that the brain of the human being would not be growing any more. Keeping that aside it was said that most of them use only small part of the brain. There is no work for the brain as there is no active work for the brain and the life is led in a bored manner. If the brain does not work for some days then laziness would be developed by the brain and when needed it will not work in a proper way. So to keep the brain active some tips are given by the experts who would be useful and they are as follows If one walks along the green trees or do exercise outside then the brain would work sharply. Not only home and office but going for tour at least twice or thrice in a year would enhance the brain power. If ... Read More

Alzheimer's disease:  Once in a life every person will suffer with the Alzheimer's disease. Alzheimer’s disease means loss of memory. The effect of Alzheimer disease will be more in older people. Old people will forget the things where they placed. They keep the things in one place and searches in other place. In some people this Alzheimer disease will increase due to various reasons. While walking or doing any work they will forget why there are here. By seeing this sometimes there will be lack of support from family member. Family member may get irritated, angry and may feel sad about their situation. Sometimes they may even be able to recognize the family members and relatives. If they are in this situation then they are suffering from Alzheimer disease. What is Alzheimer disease? Dementia is the problem of brain. Due to dementia the changes will take place in their routine habits. The memory ... Read More

Breastfeeding advantages for mother and baby  Studies are stating the mother milk is the best food for children and breastfeeding is beneficial for both mothers and infants. Breastfeeding also strengthen the bond between the mother and infant. Colostrum milk, the first milk should be given to the infant within one hour of the delivery. This helps to push the Meconium or first stool out of baby’s intestines. Infant should be fed mother milk 8 – 10 times a day. Colostrum milk is loaded with antibodies and nutrients. These improve the immunity of the infant. Infants feel insecure when they come out of mother’s womb. At that time, breastfeeding gives warmth and solace to the infant. This is also beneficial for the mother. Breastfeeding helps the uterus muscles to get back to normal. Over bleeding problem seen new mothers can be controlled with breastfeeding. Infants should only be given mother milk for the first six ... Read More

New inventions of health devices Till recently cell phones are supposed to be the cause for many health hazards. But now cell phone has turned out to be a friend that helps when we are ill. That does not mean that cell phones are not dangerous to the health but these can also be used to help in health emergencies. Watches are not only for showing time but also can be used for assessing the health condition. IPod is not just for listening music but also for preventing illnesses. This is the wonder of the technology. Few companies have developed some devices with latest technology. These health devices can be arranged in cell phones, watches and iPods to guard our health. Glucometer: This health device was invented by an American company. This keeps track of blood sugar levels. It sends warning when there is increase or decrease in glucose levels. The patients ... Read More

Heart diseases and treatments   Changes in eating habits, obesity, lack of exercise for the body, diabetes, smoking and other reasons are the main causes for increased heart diseases. Normally heart beats for 70-80 times per minute but because of various heart defects and diseases heart beats for more or less number of times. Heart is a muscle. This works as a pump. There is an electric system in the heart for blood pumping. If there are any changes in the electric system, there will be changes in the heart functioning also known as Heart Rhythm disorders. Sometimes heartbeat will decrease suddenly. This condition is referred as Syncope. Instead of normal 70-80 times, the heartbeat rate will fall down to 30-40 minutes for minute. Symptoms of heat rhythm disorders If the heartbeat is decreased, the patient will faint. There will be severe breathing problem. In some unusual conditions, there may be risk to the life ... Read More

How mental health affects physical health Body and mind are inter-dependent. Disturbed mind creates problems for physical health also. Latest studies revealed that mental health problems like depression and worry make the bones weak. Severe depression leads to hormonal imbalance. This causes decrease in bone density and the person will suffer from joint pains and osteoporosis problems. Mental health problems like Depression also increases fracture risks. Increased production of Cortisol or stress hormone causes bone loss. Therefore one should not see every small problem under a magnifying glass and worry over it. They should make a habit of looking at things positively to maintain goodmental health. Vitamin D rich foods should be included in the daily diet. Importance should be given to beans, gingelly seeds, broccoli etc in the diet for a good mental health. ... Read More