Showing posts with label Health Article. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Health Article. Show all posts

Saturday, 16 July 2016

Top Six Side Effects of Turmeric



When to Avoid Turmeric (Haldi, Indian Spice or Herb)

  • 1) Blood Pressure and Diabetes Medication : Using a high amount of turmeric in any form may lead to low blood pressure or blood sugar. Hence, people taking medication for diabetes or high blood pressure should apply caution.
  • 2) When You have Blood-Clotting Disorder : The spice is known for its anti-inflammatory properties. However, it can also have an adverse effect if combined with anti-clotting medications, which may result in bruising and bleeding. It is also important to stop taking turmeric supplements two weeks before a surgical procedure to avoid its blood-thinning effects.
  • 3) If You are Pregnant or Breastfeeding : Experts advise pregnant women to avoid taking high doses of turmeric to prevent any side effects.
  • 4) If You suffer from Excessive Stomach Acid : If it is taken in high doses may increase the acid levels in the stomach which can damage the esophagus’ lining if it starts rising.
  • 5) If You have Gallbladder Problems : Turmeric can do two things for your gallbladder. The spice can aid in regulating the amount of bile the gallbladder produces, or it can obstruct the bile duct and cause the formation of gallstones. However, the latter effect is only going to happen if your gallbladder is not in a good condition.
  • 6) If You suffer from Liver Problems : Some studies showed that intake of turmeric has an effect on how the organ processes some drugs and may lead to liver problems. In relation to that, experts now stress for people with a liver condition to practice caution when taking turmeric supplements.
Keep in mind that the standard and safe dosage for turmeric is 400-600mg of the powder, taken 1 to 3 times daily.

Sunday, 9 March 2014

Bone Mineral Density (BMD)



A bone mineral density (BMD) test is the best way to determine your bone health. The test can identify osteoporosis, determine your risk for fractures (broken bones).

Bone density is a medical term referring to the amount of mineral matter per square centimeter of bones. Bone density is used in clinical medicine as an indirect indicator of osteoporosis and fracture risk.

A bone density test uses X-rays to measure how many grams of calcium and other bone minerals are packed into a segment of bone.

The absolute amount of bone as measured by bone mineral density testing generally correlates with bone strength and its ability to bear weight. The BMD is measured with a dual energy X-ray absorptiometry test.

It is measured by a procedure called densitometry performed in the radiology departments. The measurement is painless and non-invasive and involves low radiation exposure.

By measuring BMD, it is possible to predict fracture risk in the same manner that measuring blood pressure can help predict the risk of stroke.

The T-score is the relevant measure when screening for osteoporosis. It is a comparison of a patient's BMD to that of a healthy thirty-year-old. 

The Z-Score is the number of standard deviations a patient's BMD differs from the average BMD of their age, sex, and ethnicity. This value is used in premenopausal women, men under the age of 50 and in children
  • Normal : A bone BMD is considered normal if the T-score is within 1 standard deviation of the normal young adult value. T-score between 0 and -1 is considered a normal result. 
  • Low Bone Mass (Osteopenia) : A BMD defines osteopenia as a T-Score between -1 and -2.5. This indicates an increased fracture risk.
  • Osteoporosis : A BMD greater than 2.5 standard deviations from the normal identify osteoporosis.
BMD analysis is recommended for women between ages 50 and 65 with risk factors for osteoporosis and for all women over the age of 65. 

Osteoporosis

Osteoporosis is a condition that is characterized by bones that are less dense than normal bone. Osteoporosis increases the risk of breaking a bone with even minor trauma such as a fall from standing height or even from a cough or sneeze.

Osteoporosis is a deconditioned state in which bones become weak and get worse over time. It is a loss of bone mineral density and bone mass which can cause your bones to become fragile and more likely to break.

Bone is constantly being remodeled. This is healthy state of continuous uptake of old bone (resorption) followed by the deposit of new bone. 

Bone formation initially exceeds bone resorption, but by the third decade this has reversed resulting in a net loss of bone mass. This leads to an increased bone fragility and susceptibility to fracture.

The cells that lay new bone down are called osteoblasts and the cells responsible for resorption of old bone are called osteoclasts. Osteoporosis occurs as a result of a mismatch between osteoclast and osteoblast activity.

This mismatch can be caused by many disease or hormonal changes. It is also result of aging, change in normal hormones as occurs after menopause and with diets low in calcium and vitamin D.

Women are four times more likely to develop osteoporosis than men. Other risk factors are older age, family history of osteoporosis, thin stature, inactive lifestyle, smoking, alcohol, and use of certain medications including steroids.

The result is a thinning of the bone with an accompanying loss in bone strength and a greater risk of fracture.

Most of a person's bone mass is achieved by early adulthood. After that time, the bone mass gradually declines throughout the rest of a person's life. There is a normal rate of decline in bone mass with age in both men and women.

For women, the menopause transition itself causes an extra degree of bone loss. Women can lose up to 20% of the total bone mass during this time. 

Men may also be at risk for osteoporosis if they have certain illnesses, low testosterone level, are smokers, take certain medicines or are inactive. The best method to prevent osteoporosis is to achieve as high a bone mass by early adulthood with a proper diet and regular exercise.

The purpose of BMD testing is to help predict the risk of future fracture so that the treatment program can be optimized.

The following are risk factors for low bone density :
  • Rheumatoid Arthritis
  • Low Body Weight
  • Parent with a Hip Fracture
  • Individuals with Vertebral Abnormalities
  • Long-Term Glucocorticoid (Steroid) Therapy
  • Primary Hyperparathyroidism
  • History of Eating Disorders
  • Thyroid Disease
  • Excessive Caffeine Consumption
Other considerations include smoking habits, drinking habits, the long-term use of corticosteroid drugs, and vitamin D deficiency.

Dual Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry (DXA) is the most common method to measure a patient's BMD. DXA is relatively easy to perform and the amount of radiation exposure is low. At present, DXA scanning gives information on the BMD two main areas, the hip and spine. 

Ultrasound is a relatively new diagnostic tool to measure BMD. There is no radiation source with this procedure. An ultrasound beam is directed at the area being analyzed. The scattering and absorption of the waves allow for an assessment of bone density.

Tuesday, 7 August 2012

Vital Functions of Water in Human Body


  • Composes 75% of Human’s Brain
  • Regulates Human Body Temperature 
  • Makes Up 83% of Human Blood
  • Help to remove wastes 
  • Composes 22% of Bones
  • Cushions Joint of Bones 
  • Helps in carrying Nutrients and Oxygen to Cells 
  • Moistens Oxygen for Breathing 
  • Helps in Converting Food to Energy
  • Protects and Cushions Vital Organs 
  • Helps Human body in absorbing Nutrients
  • Makes up 75% of Muscles

Friday, 4 May 2012

The Sour Sop from Graviola tree is 10,000 times stronger Cancer Cell Killer than Chemicals.



The Sour Sop or the fruit from the Graviola tree is a miraculous natural cancer cell killer 10,000 times stronger than Chemo.

This tree is low and is called "Graviola" in Brazil, "Guanabana" in Spanish and has the uninspiring name “Soursop” in English. The fruit is very large and the subacid sweet white pulp is eaten out of hand or, more commonly, used to make fruit drinks, sherbets and such.

The principal interest in this plant is because of its strong anti-cancer effects. Although it is effective for a number of medical conditions, it is its anti tumor effect that is of most interest. This plant is a proven cancer remedy for cancers of all types.

Besides being a cancer remedy, Graviola is a broad spectrum antimicrobial agent for both bacterial and fungal infections, is effective against internal parasites and worms, lowers high blood pressure and is used for depression, stress and nervous disorders.

Research shows that with extracts from this miraculous tree it now may be possible to :

  • Attack cancer safely and effectively with an all-natural therapy that does not cause extreme nausea, weight loss and hair loss.
  • Protect your immune system and avoid deadly infections.
  • Feel stronger and healthier throughout the course of the treatment.
  • Boost your energy and improve your outlook on life.
The source of this information is just as stunning: It comes from one of America’s largest drug manufacturers, the fruit of over 20 laboratory tests conducted since the 1970. Extracts from the tree were shown to :
  • Effectively target and kill malignant cells in 12 types of cancer, including colon, breast, prostate, lung and pancreatic cancer.
  • The tree compounds proved to be up to 10,000 times stronger in slowing the growth of cancer cells than Adriamycin, a commonly used chemotherapeutic drug!
  • What’s more, unlike chemotherapy, the compound extracted from the Graviola tree selectively hunts
  • down and kills only cancer cells. It does not harm healthy cells!
Various parts of the Graviola tree–including the bark, leaves, roots, fruit and fruit-seeds have been used for centuries by medicine men and native Indians in South America to treat heart disease, asthma, liver problems and arthritis. Going on very little documented scientific evidence, the company poured money and resources into testing the tree’s anti-cancerous properties and were shocked by the results. Graviola proved itself to be a cancer-killing dynamo.

When researchers at the Health Sciences Institute were alerted to the news of Graviola, they are gain tracking the research done on the cancer-killing tree. Evidence of the astounding effectiveness of Graviola and its shocking cover up came in fast and furious.

The National Cancer Institute performed the first scientific research in 1976. The results showed that Graviola’s “leaves and stems were found effective in attacking and destroying malignant cells.” Inexplicably, the results were published in an internal report and never released to the public.

A study published in the Journal of Natural Products, following a recent study conducted at Catholic University of South Korea stated that one chemical in Graviola was found to selectively kill colon cancer cells at “10,000 times the potency of Adriamycin (the commonly used chemotherapy drug).”

The most significant part of the Catholic University of South Korea report is that Graviola was shown to selectively target the cancer cells, leaving healthy cells untouched. Unlike chemotherapy, which indiscriminately targets all actively reproducing cells (such as stomach and hair cells), causing the often devastating side effects of nausea and hair loss in cancer patients.

A study at Purdue University recently found that leaves from the Graviola tree killed cancer cells among six human cell lines and were especially effective against prostate, pancreatic and lung cancers.

So, since you know it now you can help a friend in need by letting him know or just drink some sour sop juice yourself as prevention from time to time. The taste is not bad after all. It’s completely natural and definitely has no side effects. If you have the space, plant one in your garden. The other parts of the tree are also useful.

Thursday, 26 January 2012

गुड़ किस प्रकार लाभदायक है और चीनी का प्रयोग कैसे हानिकारक है


दिखावे पर मत जाओ अपनी अकल लगाओ! यदि मीठा खाना ही है तो गुड़ खाओ!

जानिए चीनी का प्रयोग कैसे हानिकारक है और गुड़ किस प्रकार लाभदायक है!

1- चीनी मिलें हमेशा घाटे में रहती हैं। चीनी बनाना एक मँहगी प्रक्रिया है और हजारों करोड़ की सब्सिडी और चीनी के ऊँचे दामों के बावजूद किसानों को छह छह महीनों तक उनके उत्पादन का मूल्य नहीं मिलता है!

2- चीनी के उत्पादन से रोजगार कम होता है वहीं गुड़ के उत्पादन से भारत के तीन लाख से कहीं अधिक गाँवों में करोड़ों लोगों को रोजगार मिल सकता है।

3- चीनी के प्रयोग से डायबिटीज, हाइपोग्लाइसेमिया जैसे घातक रोग होते हैं!

4- चीनी चूँकि कार्बोहाइड्रेट होता है इसलिए यह सीधे रक्त में मिलकर उच्च रक्तचाप जैसी अनेक बीमारियों को जन्म देता है जिससे हर्ट अटेक का खतरा बढ़ जाता है!

5- चीनी का प्रयोग आपको मानसिक रूप से भी बीमार बनाता है।

6- गुड़ में फाइबर और अन्य पौष्टिक तत्व बहुत अधिक होते हैं जो शरीर के बहुत ही लाभदायक है!

7- गुड़ में लौह तत्व और अन्य खनिज तत्व भी पर्याप्त मात्रा में होते हैं!

8- गुड़ भोजन के पाचन में अति सहायक है। खाने के बाद कम से कम बीस ग्राम गुड़ अवश्य खाएँ। आपको कभी बीमारी नहीं होगी!

9- च्युइँगगम और कैँडी खाने से दाँत खराब होते हैं!

10- गुड़ के निर्माण की प्रक्रिया आसान है और सस्ती है जिससे देश को हजारों करोड़रुपए का लाभ होगा!
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