Vegetable
( Amount of Minerals & Vitamins contained )
Artichoke
One medium cooked with no added salt has 4.2 grams protein and 6.5 grams of fiber.Potassium - 425 mg
Phosphorus - 103 mg
Magnesium - 72 mg
Calcium - 54 mg
Also contains small amounts of selenium, iron , manganese , copper and zinc. Vitamin C - 12 mg
Niacin - 1.2 mg
Pantothenic Acid - .5 mg
Folate - 61.2 mcg
Vitamin A - 212 IU
Contains some other vitamins in small amounts.
Asparagus
Half cup (about 4 spears) cooked with no added salt contains over 2 grams of protein and almost 1.5 grams of fiber. Potassium - 144 mg
Phosphorus - 48.5 mg
Calcium - 18 mg
Sodium - 10 mg
Magnesium - 9 mg
Also contains small amounts of selenium , iron , manganese, copper and zinc. Vitamin A - 485 IU
Vitamin C - 9.7 mg
Niacin - .974 mg
Folate - 131 mcg
Contains some other vitamins in small amounts.
Avocado
Strictly speaking, an Avocado is a fruit
Broccoli
Half cup cooked with no added salt contains 2.3 grams protein and 2.3 grams fiber.Potassium - 228 mg
Phosphorus - 46 mg
Calcium - 36 mg
Sodium - 28 mg
Magnesium - 18.7 mg
Iron - .65 mg
Vitamin K - 110 mcg
Also contains small amounts of selenium, manganese , copper and zinc . Vitamin A - 1083 IU
Vitamin C - 58 mg
Niacin - .45 mg
Pantothenic Acid - .4 mg
Folate - 39 mcg
Contains some other vitamins in small amounts.
Carrots
Half cup cooked with no added salt contains .85 grams protein and 2.6 grams fiber.Potassium - 177 mg
Sodium - 51.5 mg
Calcium - 24 mg
Magnesium - 10 mg
Iron - .48 mg
Also contains small amounts of selenium, manganese, zinc. Vitamin A - 19,152 IU
Vitamin C - 1.8 mg
Niacin - .4 mg
Pantothenic Acid - .2 mg
Vitamin B6 - .2 mg
Contains some other vitamins in small amounts.
Cauliflower
Half cup cooked with no added salt contains 1.1 grams protein and 1.7 grams fiber.Potassium - 88 mg
Phosphorus - 19.8 mg
Calcium - 9.9 mg
Sodium - 9.3 mg
Magnesium - 5.6 mg
Also contains small amounts of selenium,iron , manganese ,copper and zinc. Vitamin C - 27.5 mg
Vitamin A - 1.5 IU
Pantothenic Acid - .3 mg
Contains some other vitamins in small amounts.
Corn
One ear, cooked with no salt contains 2.6 grams protein and 2.1 grams fiber. Potassium - 191.7 mg
Phosphorus - 79.3 mg
Magnesium - 24.6 mg
Sodium - 13 mg
Calcium - 1.5 mg
selenium - .6 mg
Iron - .5 mg
Zinc - .4 mg
Also contains small amounts of manganese and copper . Vitamin C - 4.8 mg
Vitamin A - 167 IU
Niacin - 1.2 mg
Folate - 27.3 mcg
Pantothenic Acid - .68 mg
Contains some other vitamins in small amounts.
Cucumber
Half a cup of sliced cucumber with skins contains .36 grams protein and .42 grams fiber.Potassium - 74.9 mg
Phosphorus - 1.4 mg
Magnesium - 5.7 mg
Sodium - 1 mg
Calcium - 7.3 mg
Also contains small amounts of selenium, iron, manganese, copper and zinc.Vitamin C - 2.6 mg
Vitamin A - 111.8 IU
Contains some other vitamins in small amounts.
Green Pepper
One small raw pepper contains .66 grams protein and 1.3 grams fiber. Potassium - 131 mg
Phosphorus - 14 mg
Magnesium - 7.4mg
Calcium - 6.7 mg
Sodium - 1.48 mg
Also contains small amounts of selenium , iron , manganese, copper and zinc. Vitamin A - 467.7i u
Vitamin C - 66 mg
Niacin - .4 mg
Folate - 6.8 mcg
Contains some other vitamins in small amounts.
Kale
One cup of cooked kale with no added salt contains 2.5 grams protein and 2.6 grams fiber.Potassium - 296.4 mg
Phosphorus - 36.4 mg
Magnesium - 23.4 mg
Calcium - 32 mg
Sodium - 29.9 mg
Iron - 1.2 mg
Manganese - .5 mg
Selenium - 1.2 mg
Vitamin K - 1062 mcg Also contains small amounts of copper and zinc .Vitamin A - 9,620 IU
Vitamin C - 53.3 mg
Niacin - .6 mg
Folate - 17 mcg
Contains some other vitamins in small amounts.
Lima Beans
One cup of cooked large lima beans with no added salt contains 14.7 grams protein and 13.2 grams fiber.Potassium - 955 mg
Phosphorus - 208.7 mg
Magnesium - 8.8 mg
Calcium - 32 mg
Selenium - 8.5 mg
Iron - 4.5 mg
Sodium - 3.8 mg
Zinc - 1.8 mg
Manganese - .8 mg
copper - .44 mgPantothenic Acid - .8 mg
Niacin - .8 mg
Folate - 156 mcg
Contains some other vitamins in small amounts.
Mushroom
Half a cup of raw mushrooms contains 1.0 grams of protein and .42 grams of fiber. Potassium - 129.5 mg
Phosphorus - 36.4 mg
Magnesium - 3.5 mg
Selenium - 3 mg
Calcium - 1.8 mg
Sodium - 1.4 mg
Iron - .36 mg
Also contains small amounts of manganese, copper and zinc . Vitamin D - 26.6 IU
Niacin - 1.4 mg
Vitamin C - .8 mg
Pantothenic Acid - .5 mg
Contains some other vitamins in small amounts.
Onions
One small onion cooked without salt contains .8 grams protein and 1.3 grams of fiber.Potassium - 110 mg
Phosphorus - 23.1 mg
Calcium - 14 mg
Magnesium - 7 mg
Sodium - 2.1 mg
Selenium - .42 mg
Also contains small amounts of iron, manganese, copper and zinc. Vitamin C - 4.5 mg
Folate - 9 mcg
Contains some other vitamins in small amounts.
Peas
One cup of boiled peas with no salt added contains 8.58 grams of protein and 8.8 grams of fiber.Potassium - 433.6 mg
Phosphorus - 187.2 mg
Magnesium - 62.4 mg
Calcium - 43.2 mg
Sodium - 4.8 mg
Selenium - 3.0 mg
Iron - 2.5 mg
Zinc - 1.9 mg
Manganese - .8 mg
Also contains small amount of copper .Vitamin A - 955.2iu
Vitamin C - 22.72 mg
Niacin - 3.23 mg
Folate - 100.8 mcg
Vitamin B1 (thiamine) - .41 mg
Vitamin B6 - .35 mg
Contains some other vitamins in small amounts.
Potatoes
One medium baked potato without salt contains 3.0 grams of protein and 2.3 grams of fiber.Potassium - 610 mg
Phosphorus - 78 mg
Magnesium - 39 mg
Calcium - 7.8 mg
Sodium - 7.8 mg
Iron - .55 mg
Selenium - .46 mg
Zinc - .45 mg
Also contains small amounts of manganese and copper . Vitamin C - 20 mg
Niacin - 2.18 mg
Pantothenic Acid - .9 mg
Vitamin B6 - .5 mg
Folate - 14 mcg
Contains some other vitamins in small amounts.
Spinach
One cup of raw spinach contains .86 grams of protein and .81 grams of fiber.Potassium - 167.4 mg
Phosphorus - 14.7 mg
Magnesium - 23.7 mg
Calcium - 29.7 mg
Sodium - 23.7 mg
Iron - .81 mg
Selenium - .3 mg
- Vitamin K - 145 mcg
Also contains small amounts of manganese, copper and zinc . Vitamin A - 2014.5 mg
Vitamin C - 8.43 mg
Folate - 58.2 mcg
Contains some other vitamins in small amounts.
Squash, Summer
One cup of sliced summer squash, baked with no added salt contains 1.65 grams of protein and 2.5 grams of fiber. Potassium - 345.6 mg
Phosphorus - 7.2 mg
Magnesium - 43.2 mg
Calcium - 48.6 mg
Sodium - 1.8 mg
Iron - .65 mg
Manganese - .38 mg
Selenium - .36 mg
Zinc - .7 mg
Also contains small amount of copper.Vitamin A - 516.6 mg
Vitamin C - 9.9 mg
Niacin - .92 mg
Folate - 36 mcg
Contains some other vitamins in small amounts.
Squash, Winter
One cup of cubed winter squash, baked with no added salt contains 1.02 grams of protein and 2.07 grams of fiber.Potassium - 181.3 mg
Phosphorus - 21.7 mg
Magnesium - 17.0 mg
Calcium - 32.5 mg
Sodium - 27.9 mg
Iron - .52 mg
Selenium - .46 mg
Also contains small amounts of manganese, copper and zinc .Vitamin A - 17.5 mg
Vitamin C - 5.4 mg
Niacin - 1.25 mg
Folate - 57.4 mcg
Pantothenic Acid - .55 mg
Contains some other vitamins in small amounts.
Sweet Potatoes
One medium sweet potato baked in its skin contains 1.96 grams of protein and 3.42 grams of fiber.Potassium - 273 mg
Phosphorus - 29.5 mg
Magnesium - 13.5 mg
Calcium - 6.2 mg
Sodium - 11.0 mg
Iron - .55 mg
Selenium - .5 mg
Manganese - .6 mg
Zinc - .3 mg
Also contains small amount of copper .
Vitamin A - 24,877 mg
Vitamin C - 28.0 mg
Pantothenic Acid - .74 mg
Niacin - .69 mg
Folate - 26.2 mcg
Contains some other vitamins in small amounts.
Tuesday, December 9, 2008
20 Common Cooking Ingredients that Act Like Medicines
20 Common Cooking Ingredients that Act Like Medicines
(20 Common Cooking Ingredients -Health wonders )
Natural Home Remedies, Regional Remedies & Medicines, Traditional Herbal Remedies Delana May 18th. 2008, 1:26pm--
The use of herbal treatments for everything from sore throats to cancer has become more and more common with every passing year. We all know about the herbal supplements like St. John's Wort that can help you with chronic health problems, but did you know that many common edible herbs, spices and vegetables can provide impressive health benefits?
While you probably already use these ingredients in your home, you may not realize that they can do much more than just making your meals tasty and interesting. Here are some common foods that do double duty as effective herbal treatments.
1. Turmeric. As anyone who has ever treated a head cold with a nice hot Indian meal already knows, turmeric is one of the best healing herbs available to us today. It contains the anti-inflammatory curcumin, which may function in the same way as some pharmaceutical arthritis drugs.
The next time your joints are aching, just have a healthy serving of curry and see if your symptoms respond to the exotic spice. Researchers recommend a daily serving of 400 mg each day.
2. Ginger. Ginger has been well-known as a calmer of upset tummies for many generations. This 'old wives' tale' has actually been proven to be true following several research studies on the effects of ginger ingestion of cruise ship passengers.
Many people around the world also use ginger as a mild pain reliever. For everyday aches or for arthritis pain, fresh or powdered ginger added to food can actually help to reduce your symptoms.Ginger may also be an effective means of controlling ovarian cancer cells, according to a 2006 study by the University of Michigan Comprehensive Cancer Center. More research is needed, but the preliminary findings are very promising.
3. Cinnamon. Cinnamon was recently studied by German scientists for its effects on people with type 2 diabetes. Amazingly, they found that diabetics could decrease their blood sugar by up to 10% just by taking a cinnamon extract daily.. Another study found that cinnamon may help to lower cholesterol as well.
Since cinnamon can be toxic when taken in very large quantities (much more than you would probably be able to eat at once), experts recommend that you use a cinnamon extract rather than actual cinnamon..
4. Garlic. Garlic is truly a super food. Not only does it taste wonderful, but it may even reduce your cancer risk. A 2006 study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition showed that people who consumed high doses of garlic had low instances of several types of cancers.
Garlic is known to be extremely useful against bacteria, even those that are resistant to antibiotics. It has antifungal and antiviral properties and may even help to lower cholesterol and prevent strokes..
5. Rosemary. If you have to choose just one herb to help you avoid several different types of cancer, rosemary may be it. Rosemary can actually help to prevent carcinogens that you ingest from binding with your DNA. This can help to prevent the formation of tumors and the eventual development of cancer.
Although human studies have not yet been conducted, preliminary animal studies have shown amazing potential for this common herb. You don't need to buy any special form of rosemary to get these benefits; simply use rosemary liberally in your cooking along with other beneficial herbs like parsley, oregano, onion, garlic, or thyme.
6. Honey. Honey is commonly used as a digestion aid and to soothe sore tummies and throats. The hydrating qualities of honey are well-known all around the world, and desert travelers have been known to carry honey and water to quench their thirst on long treks.
Honey is used externally as well as internally. Its ability to hydrate skin works even when it is applied topically. Because of this, honey is a common ingredient in many skin treatments, lotions, soaps, and anti-aging skin creams.
Perhaps the most impressive of honey's abilities is its effectiveness as a burn treatment. Honey helps to soothe the pain of a burn while limiting inflammation and retarding infection.
7. Chili Peppers. Hot peppers are an amazing food that can help you treat any number of common conditions. At home, you can eat them to to clear up a congested head and as a natural pain reliever.
An exciting and often-publicized use for chili peppers is as a metabolism boost. Adding chili peppers to your meals can help you burn more calories, and it is believed that chili peppers can even help you feel fuller after a meal.
8. Olive Oil. This delicious and exotic-tasting oil may help to save your life some day. With regular modest consumption, olive oil can help stop plaque from forming in arteries, thus reducing your risk of heart attacks.
9. Rice. Rice is one of the best-tolerated foods available.. It can help to soothe a stomach that is suffering from constipation or diarrhea, and even people suffering from the flu are likely to be able to take some rice. Eating rice regularly can prevent the formation of kidney stones and block some types of intestinal cancers.
10. Parsley. Because it is rich in antioxidants, parsley can help to block certain types of cancers and keep your body's cells young and healthy. Antioxidants are particularly useful for detoxifying carcinogens, such as the types found in cigarette smoke.
11. Onions (and related plants such as chives, shallots, and leeks). Plants in the onion family have been used as medicines since ancient times. Their properties have been known and enjoyed by cultures all around the world. Their exceptionally high concentration of antioxidants makes onions and related plants ideal for preventing cancer.
Onions and related plants are also a hugely effective treatment for lung disorders such as pneumonia and chronic bronchitis. They have outstanding anti-inflammatory properties and can be used as antibiotics and antivirals.
12. Lemon. Lemon has a multitude of medicinal uses and has been a prized part of the medicinal kitchen for many generations. It is a general clarifier and purifier, and can be taken to cleanse the body of impurities. It has also been used to treat headaches, arthritis, and pneumonia.
Although it seems counterintuitive (or just plain painful), applying lemon juice to cuts and scrapes is great for preventing infections. The natural antiseptic properties of lemon juice will keep infections at bay and can even reduce the appearance of bruises.
13. Mustard. This humble little plant is commonly used as an expectorant and decongestant. It is antibacterial and can also help to clear nasal passages when one is suffering from a cold or other sinus malady.
Surprisingly, mustard is also used to increase the metabolism. Using plain yellow mustard liberally on foods adds a negligible amount of calories and helps to increase the amount of calories that the body burns.
14. Cloves. Clove oil is used by many cultures as a natural painkiller and anti-inflammatory. It is used in many modern toothache remedies to dull the pain and swelling.
15. Apples. An apple a day keeps the cancer away. Regular consumption of apples can block many types of cancer and act as a general health-booster. Apples can reduce appetite and even lower your cholesterol.
16. Kale. Kale has enjoyed a resurgence in popularity lately, and with good reason. It has more lutein than any other vegetable and more beta carotene than spinach. It can help prevent cancer and regulate estrogen in the body.
17. Licorice. Not the licorice candy sold in the United States - this often contains no licorice at all! Real licorice contains a substance that is strongly anti-cancer. Licorice is also antibacterial and can reduce stomach ulcers and diarrhea.
18. Peppermint. Most mints, in fact.. The leaves of mint plants are commonly used in teas and medicines to calm upset stomachs, promote sleep, and reduce stress and tension.
19. Horseradish. Like its relative mustard, horseradish is a fantastic tool for fighting digestive disorders. It can be used to treat constipation. It is also a great immune system booster, giving the liver increased power to filter out harmful substances from foods.
20. Avocado. The main ingredient in guacamole isn't just tasty; it's the source of lots of 'good' fat and can prevent the buildup of 'bad' cholesterol. It keeps your heart and circulatory system healthy by preventing the clogging of arteries.
Now that you know the incredible health benefits that some common herbs, spices, and plants can provide, try to incorporate some of them into your everyday eating. You may just find yourself in better health today and in the future.
(20 Common Cooking Ingredients -Health wonders )
Natural Home Remedies, Regional Remedies & Medicines, Traditional Herbal Remedies Delana May 18th. 2008, 1:26pm--
The use of herbal treatments for everything from sore throats to cancer has become more and more common with every passing year. We all know about the herbal supplements like St. John's Wort that can help you with chronic health problems, but did you know that many common edible herbs, spices and vegetables can provide impressive health benefits?
While you probably already use these ingredients in your home, you may not realize that they can do much more than just making your meals tasty and interesting. Here are some common foods that do double duty as effective herbal treatments.
1. Turmeric. As anyone who has ever treated a head cold with a nice hot Indian meal already knows, turmeric is one of the best healing herbs available to us today. It contains the anti-inflammatory curcumin, which may function in the same way as some pharmaceutical arthritis drugs.
The next time your joints are aching, just have a healthy serving of curry and see if your symptoms respond to the exotic spice. Researchers recommend a daily serving of 400 mg each day.
2. Ginger. Ginger has been well-known as a calmer of upset tummies for many generations. This 'old wives' tale' has actually been proven to be true following several research studies on the effects of ginger ingestion of cruise ship passengers.
Many people around the world also use ginger as a mild pain reliever. For everyday aches or for arthritis pain, fresh or powdered ginger added to food can actually help to reduce your symptoms.Ginger may also be an effective means of controlling ovarian cancer cells, according to a 2006 study by the University of Michigan Comprehensive Cancer Center. More research is needed, but the preliminary findings are very promising.
3. Cinnamon. Cinnamon was recently studied by German scientists for its effects on people with type 2 diabetes. Amazingly, they found that diabetics could decrease their blood sugar by up to 10% just by taking a cinnamon extract daily.. Another study found that cinnamon may help to lower cholesterol as well.
Since cinnamon can be toxic when taken in very large quantities (much more than you would probably be able to eat at once), experts recommend that you use a cinnamon extract rather than actual cinnamon..
4. Garlic. Garlic is truly a super food. Not only does it taste wonderful, but it may even reduce your cancer risk. A 2006 study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition showed that people who consumed high doses of garlic had low instances of several types of cancers.
Garlic is known to be extremely useful against bacteria, even those that are resistant to antibiotics. It has antifungal and antiviral properties and may even help to lower cholesterol and prevent strokes..
5. Rosemary. If you have to choose just one herb to help you avoid several different types of cancer, rosemary may be it. Rosemary can actually help to prevent carcinogens that you ingest from binding with your DNA. This can help to prevent the formation of tumors and the eventual development of cancer.
Although human studies have not yet been conducted, preliminary animal studies have shown amazing potential for this common herb. You don't need to buy any special form of rosemary to get these benefits; simply use rosemary liberally in your cooking along with other beneficial herbs like parsley, oregano, onion, garlic, or thyme.
6. Honey. Honey is commonly used as a digestion aid and to soothe sore tummies and throats. The hydrating qualities of honey are well-known all around the world, and desert travelers have been known to carry honey and water to quench their thirst on long treks.
Honey is used externally as well as internally. Its ability to hydrate skin works even when it is applied topically. Because of this, honey is a common ingredient in many skin treatments, lotions, soaps, and anti-aging skin creams.
Perhaps the most impressive of honey's abilities is its effectiveness as a burn treatment. Honey helps to soothe the pain of a burn while limiting inflammation and retarding infection.
7. Chili Peppers. Hot peppers are an amazing food that can help you treat any number of common conditions. At home, you can eat them to to clear up a congested head and as a natural pain reliever.
An exciting and often-publicized use for chili peppers is as a metabolism boost. Adding chili peppers to your meals can help you burn more calories, and it is believed that chili peppers can even help you feel fuller after a meal.
8. Olive Oil. This delicious and exotic-tasting oil may help to save your life some day. With regular modest consumption, olive oil can help stop plaque from forming in arteries, thus reducing your risk of heart attacks.
9. Rice. Rice is one of the best-tolerated foods available.. It can help to soothe a stomach that is suffering from constipation or diarrhea, and even people suffering from the flu are likely to be able to take some rice. Eating rice regularly can prevent the formation of kidney stones and block some types of intestinal cancers.
10. Parsley. Because it is rich in antioxidants, parsley can help to block certain types of cancers and keep your body's cells young and healthy. Antioxidants are particularly useful for detoxifying carcinogens, such as the types found in cigarette smoke.
11. Onions (and related plants such as chives, shallots, and leeks). Plants in the onion family have been used as medicines since ancient times. Their properties have been known and enjoyed by cultures all around the world. Their exceptionally high concentration of antioxidants makes onions and related plants ideal for preventing cancer.
Onions and related plants are also a hugely effective treatment for lung disorders such as pneumonia and chronic bronchitis. They have outstanding anti-inflammatory properties and can be used as antibiotics and antivirals.
12. Lemon. Lemon has a multitude of medicinal uses and has been a prized part of the medicinal kitchen for many generations. It is a general clarifier and purifier, and can be taken to cleanse the body of impurities. It has also been used to treat headaches, arthritis, and pneumonia.
Although it seems counterintuitive (or just plain painful), applying lemon juice to cuts and scrapes is great for preventing infections. The natural antiseptic properties of lemon juice will keep infections at bay and can even reduce the appearance of bruises.
13. Mustard. This humble little plant is commonly used as an expectorant and decongestant. It is antibacterial and can also help to clear nasal passages when one is suffering from a cold or other sinus malady.
Surprisingly, mustard is also used to increase the metabolism. Using plain yellow mustard liberally on foods adds a negligible amount of calories and helps to increase the amount of calories that the body burns.
14. Cloves. Clove oil is used by many cultures as a natural painkiller and anti-inflammatory. It is used in many modern toothache remedies to dull the pain and swelling.
15. Apples. An apple a day keeps the cancer away. Regular consumption of apples can block many types of cancer and act as a general health-booster. Apples can reduce appetite and even lower your cholesterol.
16. Kale. Kale has enjoyed a resurgence in popularity lately, and with good reason. It has more lutein than any other vegetable and more beta carotene than spinach. It can help prevent cancer and regulate estrogen in the body.
17. Licorice. Not the licorice candy sold in the United States - this often contains no licorice at all! Real licorice contains a substance that is strongly anti-cancer. Licorice is also antibacterial and can reduce stomach ulcers and diarrhea.
18. Peppermint. Most mints, in fact.. The leaves of mint plants are commonly used in teas and medicines to calm upset stomachs, promote sleep, and reduce stress and tension.
19. Horseradish. Like its relative mustard, horseradish is a fantastic tool for fighting digestive disorders. It can be used to treat constipation. It is also a great immune system booster, giving the liver increased power to filter out harmful substances from foods.
20. Avocado. The main ingredient in guacamole isn't just tasty; it's the source of lots of 'good' fat and can prevent the buildup of 'bad' cholesterol. It keeps your heart and circulatory system healthy by preventing the clogging of arteries.
Now that you know the incredible health benefits that some common herbs, spices, and plants can provide, try to incorporate some of them into your everyday eating. You may just find yourself in better health today and in the future.
Human Body Multiple Choice Quiz Questions with Answers
Title Human Body Multiple Choice Quiz Questions with Answers
1. What is the body temperature of a normal man?
A. 81.1oC
B. 36.9oC
C. 98.6oC
D. 21.7oC
2. Which of the following helps in clotting of blood?
A. Vitamin B1
B. Vitamin B2
C. Vitamin D
D. Vitamin K
3. Total volume of blood in a normal adult human being is
A. 5-6 liters
B. 3-4 liters
C. 8-10 liters
D. 10-12 liters
4. Red blood corpuscles are formed in the
A. Liver
B. Bone marrow
C. Kidneys
D. Heart
5. How many bones are there in an adult human being?
A. 210
B. 260
C. 206
D. 300
6. The pancreas secretes
A. Insulin
B. Bile juice
C. Peptic juice
D. None of these
7. Tibia is a bone found in the
A. Skull
B. Arm
C. Leg
D. Face
8. The largest part of the human brain is the
A. Medulla oblongata
B. Cerebellum
C. Cerebrum
D. None of these
9. What is the main component of bones and teeth?
A. Calcium carbonate
B. Calcium phosphate
C. Calcium sulphate
D. Calcium nitrate
10. The main constituent of hemoglobin is
A. Chlorine
B. Iron
C. Calcium
D. None of these
11. The main function of the kidney is
A. To control blood pressure
B. To control body temperature
C. To remove waste product from the body
D. To help in digestion of food
12. The function of hemoglobin is
A. Transportation of oxygen
B. Destruction of bacteria
C. Prevention of anemia
D. Utilization of energy
13. Which of the following glands secrete tears?
A. Lachrymal
B. Pituitary
C. Thyroid
D. Pancreas
14. Which is the largest gland in the human body?
A. Thyroid
B. Liver
C. Pancreas
D. None of these
15. Which is the largest organ in the human body?
A. Liver
B. Heart
C. Skin
D. Kidney
16. A person of which of the following blood groups is called a universal donor?
A. O
B. AB
C. A
D. B
17. Which gland in the human body is called the master gland?
A. Pancreas
B. Thyroid
C. Pituitary
D. Spleen
18. How many bones are there in a newly born infant?
A. 206
B. 230
C. 280
D. 300
19. Which of the following have maximum calorific value?
A. Carbohydrates
B. Fats
C. Proteins
D. Vitamins
20. Which of the following vitamins promote healthy functioning of eyes in human beings?
A. Vitamin B
B. Vitamin C
C. Vitamin A
D. Vitamin D
21. The average heartbeat per minute in a normal man is
A. 50
B. 70
C. 80
D. 100
22. A person with which of the following blood groups can receive blood of any group?
A. A
B. AB
C. B
D. O
23. Malaria is a disease which effects the
A. Heart
B. Lungs
C. Spleen
D. Kidneys
24. Which of the following diseases is caused by virus?
A. Small pox
B. Tuberculosis
C. Malaria
D. Cholera
25. Medulla oblongata is a part of human
A. Heart
B. Brain
C. Liver
D. Sex organ
26. Myopia is a disease connected with
A. Ears
B. Eyes
C. Lungs
D. Brain
27. Leukemia is a disease of the
A. Lungs
B. Blood
C. Skin
D. Nerves
28. Short-sightedness can be corrected by using
A. Convex lens
B. Concave lens
C. Convex-concave lens
D. Concave-convex lens
29. Trachoma is a disease of the
A. Liver
B. Eyes
C. Lungs
D. Kidneys
30. Match the following
Column I Column II
A. Beriberi 1. Vitamin A
B. Scurvy 2. Vitamin B
C. Rickets 3. Vitamin C
D. Night Blindness 4. Vitamin D
A B C D
(a) 3 2 1 4
(b) 2 1 3 4
(c) 2 3 4 1
(d) 2 3 1 4
31. Typhoid and cholera are typical examples of
A. Infectious diseases
B. Air-borne disease
C. Water-borne disease
D. None of these
32. Pyorrhea is a disease of the
A. Nose
B. Gums
C. Heart
D. Lungs
33. Lack of what causes diabetes.
A. Sugar
B. Insulin
C. Calcium
D. Vitamins
34. Appendix is appendix is a part of
A. Small intestine
B. Large intestine
C. Stomach
D. Liver
35. Match the following columns
Column I Column II
A. Cataract 1. Bones
B. Jaundice 2. Eyes
C. Diabetes 3. Liver
D. Arthritis 4. Pancreas
A B C D
(a) 2 3 4 1
(b) 2 3 1 4
(c) 1 3 4 2
(d) 3 2 4 1
36. Bronchitis is a disease of which of the following organs?
A. Blood
B. Bladder
C. Liver
D. Respiratory tract
37. ECG is used for the diagnosis of aliments of
A. Brain
B. Heart
C. Kidneys
D. Lungs
38. Biopsy is done on
A. Tissues taken from a dead body
B. Tissues taken form a living body
C. Blood from veins
D. Blood from arteries
39. Barium is used for
A. Checking blood group
B. X-ray of alimentary canal
C. X-ray of brain
D. None of these
40. Dialysis is used for the treatment of
A. Kidney failure
B. Heart weakness
C. Brain diseases
D. None of these
41. Insulin is injected into the intestines by
A. Pancreas
B. Liver
C. Stomach
D. Gall bladder
42. Lock Jaw, i.e., difficulty in opening the mouth is a symptom of
A. Cholera
B. Plague
C. Tetanus
D. Diphtheria
43. Which of the following pairs is incorrect?
A. Plague-rats
B. Rabies-dog
C. Tapeworm-pig
D. Poliomyelitis- monkey
44. Match the following columns
Column I Column II
A. Air-borne 1. Tetanus
B. Water-borne 2. Tuberculosis
C. Contact 3. Cholera
D. Wound 4. Syphilis
A B C D
(a) 2 3 1 4
(b) 2 3 4 1
(c) 3 2 4 1
(d) 4 3 2 1
45. Ricketts is a disease of the
A. Bones
B. Tissue
C. Muscles
D. Blood
46. Which of the following statements is correct
A. Pulmonary artery carries pure blood
B. Pulmonary artery carries impure blood
C. Pulmonary vein carries impure blood
D. None of these
47. Lungs are situated in the
A. Abdominal cavity
B. Pericardial cavity
C. Buccal cavity
D. Thoracic cavity
48. The human cell contains
A. 44 chromosomes
B. 48 chromosomes
C. 46 chromosomes
D. 23 chromosomes
49. Enzymes help in
A. Respiration
B. Digestion of food
C. Immune system
D. Reproduction
50. Food is normally digested in the
A. Liver
B. Stomach
C. Small intestines
D. Large intestines
Answers
1. b
2. d
3. a
4. b
5. c
6. a
7. c
8. c
9. b
10. b
11. c
12. a
13. a
14. b
15. c
16. a
17. c
18. d
19. a
20. c
21. b
22. b
23. c
24. a
25. b
26. b
27. b
28. b
29. b
30. c
31. c
32. b
33. b
34. b
35. a
36. d
37. b
38. b
39. b
40. a
41. d
42. c
43. d
44. b
45. a
46. b
47. d
48. c
49. b
50. c
1. What is the body temperature of a normal man?
A. 81.1oC
B. 36.9oC
C. 98.6oC
D. 21.7oC
2. Which of the following helps in clotting of blood?
A. Vitamin B1
B. Vitamin B2
C. Vitamin D
D. Vitamin K
3. Total volume of blood in a normal adult human being is
A. 5-6 liters
B. 3-4 liters
C. 8-10 liters
D. 10-12 liters
4. Red blood corpuscles are formed in the
A. Liver
B. Bone marrow
C. Kidneys
D. Heart
5. How many bones are there in an adult human being?
A. 210
B. 260
C. 206
D. 300
6. The pancreas secretes
A. Insulin
B. Bile juice
C. Peptic juice
D. None of these
7. Tibia is a bone found in the
A. Skull
B. Arm
C. Leg
D. Face
8. The largest part of the human brain is the
A. Medulla oblongata
B. Cerebellum
C. Cerebrum
D. None of these
9. What is the main component of bones and teeth?
A. Calcium carbonate
B. Calcium phosphate
C. Calcium sulphate
D. Calcium nitrate
10. The main constituent of hemoglobin is
A. Chlorine
B. Iron
C. Calcium
D. None of these
11. The main function of the kidney is
A. To control blood pressure
B. To control body temperature
C. To remove waste product from the body
D. To help in digestion of food
12. The function of hemoglobin is
A. Transportation of oxygen
B. Destruction of bacteria
C. Prevention of anemia
D. Utilization of energy
13. Which of the following glands secrete tears?
A. Lachrymal
B. Pituitary
C. Thyroid
D. Pancreas
14. Which is the largest gland in the human body?
A. Thyroid
B. Liver
C. Pancreas
D. None of these
15. Which is the largest organ in the human body?
A. Liver
B. Heart
C. Skin
D. Kidney
16. A person of which of the following blood groups is called a universal donor?
A. O
B. AB
C. A
D. B
17. Which gland in the human body is called the master gland?
A. Pancreas
B. Thyroid
C. Pituitary
D. Spleen
18. How many bones are there in a newly born infant?
A. 206
B. 230
C. 280
D. 300
19. Which of the following have maximum calorific value?
A. Carbohydrates
B. Fats
C. Proteins
D. Vitamins
20. Which of the following vitamins promote healthy functioning of eyes in human beings?
A. Vitamin B
B. Vitamin C
C. Vitamin A
D. Vitamin D
21. The average heartbeat per minute in a normal man is
A. 50
B. 70
C. 80
D. 100
22. A person with which of the following blood groups can receive blood of any group?
A. A
B. AB
C. B
D. O
23. Malaria is a disease which effects the
A. Heart
B. Lungs
C. Spleen
D. Kidneys
24. Which of the following diseases is caused by virus?
A. Small pox
B. Tuberculosis
C. Malaria
D. Cholera
25. Medulla oblongata is a part of human
A. Heart
B. Brain
C. Liver
D. Sex organ
26. Myopia is a disease connected with
A. Ears
B. Eyes
C. Lungs
D. Brain
27. Leukemia is a disease of the
A. Lungs
B. Blood
C. Skin
D. Nerves
28. Short-sightedness can be corrected by using
A. Convex lens
B. Concave lens
C. Convex-concave lens
D. Concave-convex lens
29. Trachoma is a disease of the
A. Liver
B. Eyes
C. Lungs
D. Kidneys
30. Match the following
Column I Column II
A. Beriberi 1. Vitamin A
B. Scurvy 2. Vitamin B
C. Rickets 3. Vitamin C
D. Night Blindness 4. Vitamin D
A B C D
(a) 3 2 1 4
(b) 2 1 3 4
(c) 2 3 4 1
(d) 2 3 1 4
31. Typhoid and cholera are typical examples of
A. Infectious diseases
B. Air-borne disease
C. Water-borne disease
D. None of these
32. Pyorrhea is a disease of the
A. Nose
B. Gums
C. Heart
D. Lungs
33. Lack of what causes diabetes.
A. Sugar
B. Insulin
C. Calcium
D. Vitamins
34. Appendix is appendix is a part of
A. Small intestine
B. Large intestine
C. Stomach
D. Liver
35. Match the following columns
Column I Column II
A. Cataract 1. Bones
B. Jaundice 2. Eyes
C. Diabetes 3. Liver
D. Arthritis 4. Pancreas
A B C D
(a) 2 3 4 1
(b) 2 3 1 4
(c) 1 3 4 2
(d) 3 2 4 1
36. Bronchitis is a disease of which of the following organs?
A. Blood
B. Bladder
C. Liver
D. Respiratory tract
37. ECG is used for the diagnosis of aliments of
A. Brain
B. Heart
C. Kidneys
D. Lungs
38. Biopsy is done on
A. Tissues taken from a dead body
B. Tissues taken form a living body
C. Blood from veins
D. Blood from arteries
39. Barium is used for
A. Checking blood group
B. X-ray of alimentary canal
C. X-ray of brain
D. None of these
40. Dialysis is used for the treatment of
A. Kidney failure
B. Heart weakness
C. Brain diseases
D. None of these
41. Insulin is injected into the intestines by
A. Pancreas
B. Liver
C. Stomach
D. Gall bladder
42. Lock Jaw, i.e., difficulty in opening the mouth is a symptom of
A. Cholera
B. Plague
C. Tetanus
D. Diphtheria
43. Which of the following pairs is incorrect?
A. Plague-rats
B. Rabies-dog
C. Tapeworm-pig
D. Poliomyelitis- monkey
44. Match the following columns
Column I Column II
A. Air-borne 1. Tetanus
B. Water-borne 2. Tuberculosis
C. Contact 3. Cholera
D. Wound 4. Syphilis
A B C D
(a) 2 3 1 4
(b) 2 3 4 1
(c) 3 2 4 1
(d) 4 3 2 1
45. Ricketts is a disease of the
A. Bones
B. Tissue
C. Muscles
D. Blood
46. Which of the following statements is correct
A. Pulmonary artery carries pure blood
B. Pulmonary artery carries impure blood
C. Pulmonary vein carries impure blood
D. None of these
47. Lungs are situated in the
A. Abdominal cavity
B. Pericardial cavity
C. Buccal cavity
D. Thoracic cavity
48. The human cell contains
A. 44 chromosomes
B. 48 chromosomes
C. 46 chromosomes
D. 23 chromosomes
49. Enzymes help in
A. Respiration
B. Digestion of food
C. Immune system
D. Reproduction
50. Food is normally digested in the
A. Liver
B. Stomach
C. Small intestines
D. Large intestines
Answers
1. b
2. d
3. a
4. b
5. c
6. a
7. c
8. c
9. b
10. b
11. c
12. a
13. a
14. b
15. c
16. a
17. c
18. d
19. a
20. c
21. b
22. b
23. c
24. a
25. b
26. b
27. b
28. b
29. b
30. c
31. c
32. b
33. b
34. b
35. a
36. d
37. b
38. b
39. b
40. a
41. d
42. c
43. d
44. b
45. a
46. b
47. d
48. c
49. b
50. c
Sunday, November 30, 2008
Food Medicine
Food Medicine
HEADACHE? EAT FISH!
Eat plenty of fish -- fish oil helps prevent headaches.
So does ginger, which reduces inflammation and pain.
HAY FEVER? EAT YOGURT!
Eat lots of yogurt before pollen season.
Also-eat honey from your area (local region) daily.
TO PREVENT STROKE DRINK TEA!
Prevent buildup of fatty deposits on artery walls with regular doses of tea.. (actually, tea suppresses my appetite and keeps the pounds from invading.... Green tea is great for our immune system)!
INSOMNIA (CAN'T SLEEP?) HONEY!
Use honey as a tranquilizer and sedative..
ASTHMA? EAT ONIONS!!!!
Eating onions helps ease constriction of bronchial tubes. (when I was young, my mother would make onion packs to place on our chest, helped the respiratory ailments and actually made us breathe better).
ARTHRITIS? EAT FISH, TOO!!
Salmon, tuna, mackerel and sardines actually prevent arthritis. (fish has omega oils, good for our immune system)
UPSET STOMACH? BANANAS - GINGER!!!!!
Bananas will settle an upset stomach.
Ginger will cure morning sickness and nausea.
BLADDER INFECTION? DRINK CRANBERRY JUICE!!!!
High-acid cranberry juice controls harmful bacteria.
BONE PROBLEMS? EAT PINEAPPLE!!!
Bone fractures and osteoporosis can be prevented by the manganese in pineapple.
PREMENSTRUAL SYNDROME? EAT CORNFLAKES!! !!
Women can ward off the effects of PMS with cornflakes, which help reduce depression, anxiety and fatigue.
MEMORY PROBLEMS? EAT OYSTERS!
Oysters help improve your mental functioning by supplying much-needed zinc.
COLDS? EAT GARLIC!
Clear up that stuffy head with garlic. (remember, garlic lowers cholesterol, too.)
COUGHING? USE RED PEPPERS!!
A substance similar to that found in the cough syrups is found in hot red pepper. Use red (cayenne) pepper with caution- it can irritate your tummy.
BREAST CANCER? EAT Wheat, bran and cabbage
Helps to maintain estrogen at healthy levels.
LUNG CANCER? EAT DARK GREEN AND ORANGE AND VEGGIES!!!
A good antidote is beta carotene, a form of Vitamin A found in dark green and orange vegetables.
ULCERS? EAT CABBAGE ALSO!!!
Cabbage contains chemicals that help heal both gastric and duodenal ulcers.
DIARRHEA? EAT APPLES!
Grate an apple with its skin, let it turn brown and eat it to cure this condition. (Bananas are good for this ailment)
CLOGGED ARTERIES? EAT AVOCADO!
Mono unsaturated fat in avocados lowers cholesterol.
HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE? EAT CELERY AND OLIVE OIL!!!
Olive oil has been shown to lower blood pressure.
Celery contains a chemical that lowers pressure too.
BLOOD SUGAR IMBALANCE? EAT BROCCOLI AND PEANUTS!!!
The chromium in broccoli and peanuts helps regulate insulin and blood sugar.
Kiwi: Tiny but mighty. This is a good source of potassium, magnesium, Vitamin E & fiber. It's Vitamin C content is twice that of an orange.
Apple: An apple a day keeps the doctor away? Although an apple has a low Vitamin C content, it has antioxidants & flavonoids which enhances the activity of Vitamin C thereby helping to lower the risks of colon cancer, heart attack & stroke.
Strawberry: Protective fruit. Strawberries have the highest total antioxidant power among major fruits & protects the body from cancer causing, blood vessels clogging free radicals. (Actually, any berry is good for you..they're high in anti-oxidants and they actually keep us young....... ..blueberries are the best and very versatile in the health field....... .they get rid of all the free-radicals that invade our bodies)
Orange: Sweetest medicine. Taking 2 - 4 oranges a day may help keep colds away, lower cholesterol, prevent & dissolve kidney stones as well as lessen the risk of colon cancer.
Watermelon: Coolest Thirst Quencher. Composed of 92% water, it is also packed with a giant dose of glutathione which helps boost our immune system. They are also a key source of lycopene - the cancer fighting oxidant. Other nutrients
found in watermelon are Vitamin C & Potassium. (watermelon also has natural substances [natural SPF sources] that keep our skin healthy, protecting our skin from those darn uv rays)
Guava & Papaya: Top awards for Vitamin C. They are the clear winners for their high Vitamin C content. Guava is also rich in fiber which helps prevent constipation.
Papaya is rich in carotene, this is good for your eyes. (also good for gas and indigestion)
Tomatoes are very good as a preventative measure for men, keeps those prostate problems from invading their bodies
HEADACHE? EAT FISH!
Eat plenty of fish -- fish oil helps prevent headaches.
So does ginger, which reduces inflammation and pain.
HAY FEVER? EAT YOGURT!
Eat lots of yogurt before pollen season.
Also-eat honey from your area (local region) daily.
TO PREVENT STROKE DRINK TEA!
Prevent buildup of fatty deposits on artery walls with regular doses of tea.. (actually, tea suppresses my appetite and keeps the pounds from invading.... Green tea is great for our immune system)!
INSOMNIA (CAN'T SLEEP?) HONEY!
Use honey as a tranquilizer and sedative..
ASTHMA? EAT ONIONS!!!!
Eating onions helps ease constriction of bronchial tubes. (when I was young, my mother would make onion packs to place on our chest, helped the respiratory ailments and actually made us breathe better).
ARTHRITIS? EAT FISH, TOO!!
Salmon, tuna, mackerel and sardines actually prevent arthritis. (fish has omega oils, good for our immune system)
UPSET STOMACH? BANANAS - GINGER!!!!!
Bananas will settle an upset stomach.
Ginger will cure morning sickness and nausea.
BLADDER INFECTION? DRINK CRANBERRY JUICE!!!!
High-acid cranberry juice controls harmful bacteria.
BONE PROBLEMS? EAT PINEAPPLE!!!
Bone fractures and osteoporosis can be prevented by the manganese in pineapple.
PREMENSTRUAL SYNDROME? EAT CORNFLAKES!! !!
Women can ward off the effects of PMS with cornflakes, which help reduce depression, anxiety and fatigue.
MEMORY PROBLEMS? EAT OYSTERS!
Oysters help improve your mental functioning by supplying much-needed zinc.
COLDS? EAT GARLIC!
Clear up that stuffy head with garlic. (remember, garlic lowers cholesterol, too.)
COUGHING? USE RED PEPPERS!!
A substance similar to that found in the cough syrups is found in hot red pepper. Use red (cayenne) pepper with caution- it can irritate your tummy.
BREAST CANCER? EAT Wheat, bran and cabbage
Helps to maintain estrogen at healthy levels.
LUNG CANCER? EAT DARK GREEN AND ORANGE AND VEGGIES!!!
A good antidote is beta carotene, a form of Vitamin A found in dark green and orange vegetables.
ULCERS? EAT CABBAGE ALSO!!!
Cabbage contains chemicals that help heal both gastric and duodenal ulcers.
DIARRHEA? EAT APPLES!
Grate an apple with its skin, let it turn brown and eat it to cure this condition. (Bananas are good for this ailment)
CLOGGED ARTERIES? EAT AVOCADO!
Mono unsaturated fat in avocados lowers cholesterol.
HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE? EAT CELERY AND OLIVE OIL!!!
Olive oil has been shown to lower blood pressure.
Celery contains a chemical that lowers pressure too.
BLOOD SUGAR IMBALANCE? EAT BROCCOLI AND PEANUTS!!!
The chromium in broccoli and peanuts helps regulate insulin and blood sugar.
Kiwi: Tiny but mighty. This is a good source of potassium, magnesium, Vitamin E & fiber. It's Vitamin C content is twice that of an orange.
Apple: An apple a day keeps the doctor away? Although an apple has a low Vitamin C content, it has antioxidants & flavonoids which enhances the activity of Vitamin C thereby helping to lower the risks of colon cancer, heart attack & stroke.
Strawberry: Protective fruit. Strawberries have the highest total antioxidant power among major fruits & protects the body from cancer causing, blood vessels clogging free radicals. (Actually, any berry is good for you..they're high in anti-oxidants and they actually keep us young....... ..blueberries are the best and very versatile in the health field....... .they get rid of all the free-radicals that invade our bodies)
Orange: Sweetest medicine. Taking 2 - 4 oranges a day may help keep colds away, lower cholesterol, prevent & dissolve kidney stones as well as lessen the risk of colon cancer.
Watermelon: Coolest Thirst Quencher. Composed of 92% water, it is also packed with a giant dose of glutathione which helps boost our immune system. They are also a key source of lycopene - the cancer fighting oxidant. Other nutrients
found in watermelon are Vitamin C & Potassium. (watermelon also has natural substances [natural SPF sources] that keep our skin healthy, protecting our skin from those darn uv rays)
Guava & Papaya: Top awards for Vitamin C. They are the clear winners for their high Vitamin C content. Guava is also rich in fiber which helps prevent constipation.
Papaya is rich in carotene, this is good for your eyes. (also good for gas and indigestion)
Tomatoes are very good as a preventative measure for men, keeps those prostate problems from invading their bodies
DRINK WATER IN EMPTY STOMACH
DRINK WATER IN EMPTY STOMACH
HI, FRIENDS
RAAT KO COPPER KE BARTAN ME RAKHA PANI PINE SE BAHUT SARI BIMARIYA
KHATM HO JATI HAI....( In nights before going to sleep pour boiled water ( 75 centigrades) in a copper vessel of 1.25 liters and should drink copper vessel
water at 5-00 AM daily). Cures all the diseases.
It is popular in Japan today to drink water immediately after waking
up every morning. Furthermore, scientific tests have proven a its
value. We publish below a description of use of water for our
readers. For old and serious diseases as well as modern illnesses
the water treatment had been found successful by a Japanese medical
society as a 100% cure for the following diseases:
Headache, body ache, heart system, arthritis, fast heart beat,
epilepsy, excess fatness, bronchitis asthma, TB, meningitis, kidney
and urine diseases, vomiting, gastritis, diarrhea, piles, diabetes,
constipation, all eye diseases, womb, cancer and menstrual
disorders, ear nose and throat diseases.
METHOD OF TREATMENT
1. As you wake up in the morning before brushing teeth, drink 4 x
160ml glasses of water
2. Brush and clean the mouth but do not eat or drink anything for
45 minutes
3. After 45 minutes you may eat and drink as normal.
4. After 15 minutes of breakfast, lunch and dinner do not eat or
drink anything for 2 hours
5. Those who are old or sick and are unable to drink 4 glasses of
water at the beginning may commence by taking little water and
gradually increase it to 4 glasses per day.
6. The above method of treatment will cure diseases of the sick and
others can enjoy a healthy life.
The following list gives the number of days of treatment required to
cure/control/ reduce main diseases:
1. High Blood Pressure - 30 days
2. Gastric - 10 days
3. Diabetes - 30 days
4. Constipation - 10 days
5. Cancer - 180 days
6. TB - 90 days
7. Arthritis patients should follow the above treatment only for 3
days in the 1st week, and from 2nd week onwards - daily.
This treatment method has no side effects, however at the
commencement of treatment you may have to urinate a few times.
It is better if we continue this and make this procedure as a
routine work in our life.
Drink Water and Stay healthy and Active. This makes sense .... the
Chinese and Japanese drink hot tea with their meals ...not cold
water. maybe it is time we adopt their drinking habit while
eating!!! Nothing to lose, everything to gain...
For those who like to drink cold water, this article is applicable
to you. It is nice to have a cup of cold drink after a meal.
However, the cold water will solidify the oily stuff that you have
just consumed. It will slow down the digestion. Once this "sludge"
reacts with the acid, it will break down and be absorbed by the
intestine faster than the solid food. It will line the intestine.
Very soon, this will turn into fats and lead to cancer. It is best
to drink hot soup or warm water after a meal.
A serious note about heart attacks: Women should know that not
every heart attack symptom is going to be the left arm hurting. Be
aware of intense pain in the jaw line. You may never have the first
chest pain during the course of a heart attack. Nausea and intense
sweating are also common symptoms. 60% of people who have a heart
attack while they are asleep do not wake up. Pain in the jaw can
wake you from a sound sleep. Let's be careful and be aware. The more
we know, the better chance we could survive...
A cardiologist says if everyone who gets this mail sends it to
everyone they know, you can be sure that we'll save at least one
life.
THANKING YOU
HAVE A NICE DAY
HI, FRIENDS
RAAT KO COPPER KE BARTAN ME RAKHA PANI PINE SE BAHUT SARI BIMARIYA
KHATM HO JATI HAI....( In nights before going to sleep pour boiled water ( 75 centigrades) in a copper vessel of 1.25 liters and should drink copper vessel
water at 5-00 AM daily). Cures all the diseases.
It is popular in Japan today to drink water immediately after waking
up every morning. Furthermore, scientific tests have proven a its
value. We publish below a description of use of water for our
readers. For old and serious diseases as well as modern illnesses
the water treatment had been found successful by a Japanese medical
society as a 100% cure for the following diseases:
Headache, body ache, heart system, arthritis, fast heart beat,
epilepsy, excess fatness, bronchitis asthma, TB, meningitis, kidney
and urine diseases, vomiting, gastritis, diarrhea, piles, diabetes,
constipation, all eye diseases, womb, cancer and menstrual
disorders, ear nose and throat diseases.
METHOD OF TREATMENT
1. As you wake up in the morning before brushing teeth, drink 4 x
160ml glasses of water
2. Brush and clean the mouth but do not eat or drink anything for
45 minutes
3. After 45 minutes you may eat and drink as normal.
4. After 15 minutes of breakfast, lunch and dinner do not eat or
drink anything for 2 hours
5. Those who are old or sick and are unable to drink 4 glasses of
water at the beginning may commence by taking little water and
gradually increase it to 4 glasses per day.
6. The above method of treatment will cure diseases of the sick and
others can enjoy a healthy life.
The following list gives the number of days of treatment required to
cure/control/ reduce main diseases:
1. High Blood Pressure - 30 days
2. Gastric - 10 days
3. Diabetes - 30 days
4. Constipation - 10 days
5. Cancer - 180 days
6. TB - 90 days
7. Arthritis patients should follow the above treatment only for 3
days in the 1st week, and from 2nd week onwards - daily.
This treatment method has no side effects, however at the
commencement of treatment you may have to urinate a few times.
It is better if we continue this and make this procedure as a
routine work in our life.
Drink Water and Stay healthy and Active. This makes sense .... the
Chinese and Japanese drink hot tea with their meals ...not cold
water. maybe it is time we adopt their drinking habit while
eating!!! Nothing to lose, everything to gain...
For those who like to drink cold water, this article is applicable
to you. It is nice to have a cup of cold drink after a meal.
However, the cold water will solidify the oily stuff that you have
just consumed. It will slow down the digestion. Once this "sludge"
reacts with the acid, it will break down and be absorbed by the
intestine faster than the solid food. It will line the intestine.
Very soon, this will turn into fats and lead to cancer. It is best
to drink hot soup or warm water after a meal.
A serious note about heart attacks: Women should know that not
every heart attack symptom is going to be the left arm hurting. Be
aware of intense pain in the jaw line. You may never have the first
chest pain during the course of a heart attack. Nausea and intense
sweating are also common symptoms. 60% of people who have a heart
attack while they are asleep do not wake up. Pain in the jaw can
wake you from a sound sleep. Let's be careful and be aware. The more
we know, the better chance we could survive...
A cardiologist says if everyone who gets this mail sends it to
everyone they know, you can be sure that we'll save at least one
life.
THANKING YOU
HAVE A NICE DAY
Liver Damaging Habits
Liver Damaging Habits
Good rest and sound sleep is very
Important... If u don't sleep well,
The toxic in your body will accumulate..
Affecting your health and your mood...
The main causes of Liver Damage are:
1. Sleeping too late and waking up too late are the main cause.
2. Not urinating in the morning.
3. Too much eating.
4. Skipping breakfast.
5. Consuming too much medication.
6. Consuming too much preservatives, additives, food coloring, and artificial sweetener.
7. Consuming unhealthy cooking oil. As much as possible reduce cooking oil use when frying, which includes even the best cooking oils like olive oil. Do not consume fried foods when you are tired, except if the body is very fit.
8. Consuming overly done foods also add to the burden of liver. Veggies should be eaten raw or cooked 3-5 parts. Fried veggies should be finished in one sitting, do not store.
We just have to adopt a good daily lifestyle and eating habits. Maintaining good eating habits and time condition are very important for our body to absorb and get rid of unnecessary chemicals according to 'schedule.'
Because: Evening at 9 - 11pm : is the time for eliminating unnecessary/ toxic chemicals (de-toxification) from the antibody system (lymph nodes). This time duration should be spent by relaxing or listening to music. If during this time a housewife is still in an unrelaxed state such as washing the dishes or monitoring children doing their homework, this will have a negative impact on her health.
Evening at 11pm - 1am : The de-toxification process in the liver, and ideally should be done in a deep sleep state. Early morning 1 - 3am : de-toxification process in the gall, also ideally done in a deep sleep state.
Early morning 3 - 5am : de-toxification in the lungs. Therefore there will sometimes be a severe cough for cough sufferers during this time. Since the de-toxification process had reached the respiratory tract, there is no need to take cough medicine so as not to interfere with toxin removal process.
Morning 5 - 7am : de-toxification in the colon, you should empty your bowel.
Morning 7 - 9am : Absorption of nutrients in the small intestine, you should be having breakfast at this time. Breakfast should be earlier, before 6:30am, for those who are sick. Breakfast before 7:30am is very beneficial to those wanting to stay fit. Those who always skip breakfast, they should change their habits, and it is still better to eat breakfast late until 9 -10am rather than no meal at all. Sleeping so late and waking up too late will disrupt the process of removing unnecessary chemicals. Aside from that, midnight to 4am is the time when the bone marrow produces blood.
Therefore, have a good sleep and don't sleep late.
Good rest and sound sleep is very
Important... If u don't sleep well,
The toxic in your body will accumulate..
Affecting your health and your mood...
The main causes of Liver Damage are:
1. Sleeping too late and waking up too late are the main cause.
2. Not urinating in the morning.
3. Too much eating.
4. Skipping breakfast.
5. Consuming too much medication.
6. Consuming too much preservatives, additives, food coloring, and artificial sweetener.
7. Consuming unhealthy cooking oil. As much as possible reduce cooking oil use when frying, which includes even the best cooking oils like olive oil. Do not consume fried foods when you are tired, except if the body is very fit.
8. Consuming overly done foods also add to the burden of liver. Veggies should be eaten raw or cooked 3-5 parts. Fried veggies should be finished in one sitting, do not store.
We just have to adopt a good daily lifestyle and eating habits. Maintaining good eating habits and time condition are very important for our body to absorb and get rid of unnecessary chemicals according to 'schedule.'
Because: Evening at 9 - 11pm : is the time for eliminating unnecessary/ toxic chemicals (de-toxification) from the antibody system (lymph nodes). This time duration should be spent by relaxing or listening to music. If during this time a housewife is still in an unrelaxed state such as washing the dishes or monitoring children doing their homework, this will have a negative impact on her health.
Evening at 11pm - 1am : The de-toxification process in the liver, and ideally should be done in a deep sleep state. Early morning 1 - 3am : de-toxification process in the gall, also ideally done in a deep sleep state.
Early morning 3 - 5am : de-toxification in the lungs. Therefore there will sometimes be a severe cough for cough sufferers during this time. Since the de-toxification process had reached the respiratory tract, there is no need to take cough medicine so as not to interfere with toxin removal process.
Morning 5 - 7am : de-toxification in the colon, you should empty your bowel.
Morning 7 - 9am : Absorption of nutrients in the small intestine, you should be having breakfast at this time. Breakfast should be earlier, before 6:30am, for those who are sick. Breakfast before 7:30am is very beneficial to those wanting to stay fit. Those who always skip breakfast, they should change their habits, and it is still better to eat breakfast late until 9 -10am rather than no meal at all. Sleeping so late and waking up too late will disrupt the process of removing unnecessary chemicals. Aside from that, midnight to 4am is the time when the bone marrow produces blood.
Therefore, have a good sleep and don't sleep late.
Foods That May Lower Your Cholesterol
Foods That May Lower Your Cholesterol
Oats
When women in a University of Toronto study added oat bran to an already heart-healthy diet, HDL-cholesterol levels—the beneficial kind—climbed more than 11 percent.
Almonds
A 2005 Tufts University study found that substances in almond skins help prevent LDL cholesterol from being oxidized, a process that can otherwise damage the lining of blood vessels and increase cardiovascular risk.
Beansand lentils
In results reported in the Annals of Internal Medicine in 2005, LDL-cholesterol levels fell almost twice as far in volunteers on a low-fat diet who added beans and lentils (along with more whole grains and vegetables) to the menu.
Blueberries
Blueberries contain a powerful antioxidant called pterostilbene that may help lower LDL cholesterol, scientists at the Agricultural Research Service reported in 2004.
Barley
When volunteers in a 2004 USDA study added barley to the standard American Heart Association diet, LDL-cholesterol levels fell by up to 17 percent.
Avocados
The monounsaturated fats in avocados have been found to lower bad LDLs and raise good HDLs, especially in people with mildly elevated cholesterol.
Alcohol
Drinking a glass of wine with dinner—any alcoholic beverage, in fact—has been shown to raise good-cholesterol levels and lower the risk of a heart attack. (Excessive drinking, however, raises heart-disease danger.)
Oats
When women in a University of Toronto study added oat bran to an already heart-healthy diet, HDL-cholesterol levels—the beneficial kind—climbed more than 11 percent.
Almonds
A 2005 Tufts University study found that substances in almond skins help prevent LDL cholesterol from being oxidized, a process that can otherwise damage the lining of blood vessels and increase cardiovascular risk.
Beansand lentils
In results reported in the Annals of Internal Medicine in 2005, LDL-cholesterol levels fell almost twice as far in volunteers on a low-fat diet who added beans and lentils (along with more whole grains and vegetables) to the menu.
Blueberries
Blueberries contain a powerful antioxidant called pterostilbene that may help lower LDL cholesterol, scientists at the Agricultural Research Service reported in 2004.
Barley
When volunteers in a 2004 USDA study added barley to the standard American Heart Association diet, LDL-cholesterol levels fell by up to 17 percent.
Avocados
The monounsaturated fats in avocados have been found to lower bad LDLs and raise good HDLs, especially in people with mildly elevated cholesterol.
Alcohol
Drinking a glass of wine with dinner—any alcoholic beverage, in fact—has been shown to raise good-cholesterol levels and lower the risk of a heart attack. (Excessive drinking, however, raises heart-disease danger.)
A lemon a day, keeps the doctor away .......
A lemon a day, keeps the doctor away .......
25 Health Benefits of Lemons
1. Lemon being a citrus fruit, fights against infection. It helps in
production of WBC's and antibodies in blood which attacks the invading
microorganism and prevents infection.
2. Lemon is an antioxidant which deactivates the free radicals preventing
many dangerous diseases like stroke, cardiovascular diseases and cancers.
3. Lemon lowers blood pressure and increases the levels of HDL (good
cholesterol) .
4. Lemon is found to be anti-carcinogenic which lower the rates of colon,
prostate, and breast cancer. They prevent faulty metabolism in the cell,
which can predispose a cell to becoming carcinogenic. Also blocks the
formation of nitrosamines in the gut.
5. Lemon juice is said to give a glow to the skin.
6. A few drops of lemon juice in hot water are believed to clear the
digestive system and purify liver as well.
7. The skin of lemon dried under the sun and then ground to make powder
can be applied to the hair for a few minutes before bath which relieves head
ache and cools the body.
8. Applying lemon juice to acne dries the existing ones and prevents from
getting more.
9. Lemon juice acts as a natural hair lightner and skin bleach which reduces
the pigment melanin and prevents the risk of chemical allergic reactions
which is common with hair dyes and bleaches.
10. Lemon juice is given to relieve gingivitis, stomatitis, and inflammation
of the tongue.
11. Lemon juice is given to prevent common cold.
12. Lemon juice is given to prevent or treat urinary tract infection and
gonorrhea.
13. Lemon juice is applied to the sites of bites and stings of certain
insects to relieve its poison and pain.
14. Lemon juice relieves colic pain and gastric problems.
15. Lemon juice soothes the dry skin when applied with little glycerin.
16. Lemon juice used for marinating seafood or meat kills bacteria and other
organisms present in them, thereby prevents many gastro-intestinal tract
infections.
17. Lemon juice with a pinch of salt (warm) every morning lowers cholesterol
levels and brings down your weight.
18. Lemon juice is the best drink to prevent dehydration and shock in case
of diarrhea.
19. Lemon juice can also be used as a mouthwash. It removes plaque, whitens
the teeth and strengthens the enamel.
20. A table spoon on thick lemon syrup everyday relieves asthma.
21. Lemon juice relieves chilblains and itchy skin.
22. Gargling lemon juice relieves throat infection and also used as a
treatment for diphtheria.
23. Lemon juice is an excellent treatment for dandruff and greasy hair.
24. Lemon applies over the face removes wrinkles and keeps you young.
25. Lemon juice helps to prevent and cure osteoarthritis.
Lemon is not usually allergic or toxic to many, so why don't you try its
Natural benefits first and then go on to medical treatment.
25 Health Benefits of Lemons
1. Lemon being a citrus fruit, fights against infection. It helps in
production of WBC's and antibodies in blood which attacks the invading
microorganism and prevents infection.
2. Lemon is an antioxidant which deactivates the free radicals preventing
many dangerous diseases like stroke, cardiovascular diseases and cancers.
3. Lemon lowers blood pressure and increases the levels of HDL (good
cholesterol) .
4. Lemon is found to be anti-carcinogenic which lower the rates of colon,
prostate, and breast cancer. They prevent faulty metabolism in the cell,
which can predispose a cell to becoming carcinogenic. Also blocks the
formation of nitrosamines in the gut.
5. Lemon juice is said to give a glow to the skin.
6. A few drops of lemon juice in hot water are believed to clear the
digestive system and purify liver as well.
7. The skin of lemon dried under the sun and then ground to make powder
can be applied to the hair for a few minutes before bath which relieves head
ache and cools the body.
8. Applying lemon juice to acne dries the existing ones and prevents from
getting more.
9. Lemon juice acts as a natural hair lightner and skin bleach which reduces
the pigment melanin and prevents the risk of chemical allergic reactions
which is common with hair dyes and bleaches.
10. Lemon juice is given to relieve gingivitis, stomatitis, and inflammation
of the tongue.
11. Lemon juice is given to prevent common cold.
12. Lemon juice is given to prevent or treat urinary tract infection and
gonorrhea.
13. Lemon juice is applied to the sites of bites and stings of certain
insects to relieve its poison and pain.
14. Lemon juice relieves colic pain and gastric problems.
15. Lemon juice soothes the dry skin when applied with little glycerin.
16. Lemon juice used for marinating seafood or meat kills bacteria and other
organisms present in them, thereby prevents many gastro-intestinal tract
infections.
17. Lemon juice with a pinch of salt (warm) every morning lowers cholesterol
levels and brings down your weight.
18. Lemon juice is the best drink to prevent dehydration and shock in case
of diarrhea.
19. Lemon juice can also be used as a mouthwash. It removes plaque, whitens
the teeth and strengthens the enamel.
20. A table spoon on thick lemon syrup everyday relieves asthma.
21. Lemon juice relieves chilblains and itchy skin.
22. Gargling lemon juice relieves throat infection and also used as a
treatment for diphtheria.
23. Lemon juice is an excellent treatment for dandruff and greasy hair.
24. Lemon applies over the face removes wrinkles and keeps you young.
25. Lemon juice helps to prevent and cure osteoarthritis.
Lemon is not usually allergic or toxic to many, so why don't you try its
Natural benefits first and then go on to medical treatment.
Lady Finger for Diabetes
Lady Finger for Diabetes
Note: This is a mail which I have received from a friend and do not know anyone who has tried the following remedy. Though you will learn, it is not harmful,
Please note that another name for Lady Finger is " OKRA ".
Last month in one of TV program I learnt of a treatment of Sugar
(Diabetes). Since I am diabetic, I tried it and it was very useful and my
Sugar is in control now. In fact I have already reduced my medicine.
Take two pieces of Lady Finger and remove/cut both ends of each
Piece. Also put a small cut in the middle and put these two pieces in
glass of water. Cover the glass and keep it at room temperature during
night. Early morning, before breakfast simply remove two pieces of lady
Finger from the glass and drink that water.
Keep doing it on daily basis.
Within two weeks, you will see remarkable results in reduction of your
SUGAR.
My sister has got rid of her diabetes. She was on Insulin for a few
years, but after taking the lady fingers every morning for a few months,
she has stopped Insulin but continues to take the lady fingers every
day. But she chops the lady fingers into fine pieces in the night, adds
the water and drinks it all up the next morning. Please. try it as it
will not do you any harm even if it does not do much good to you, but U
have to keep taking it for a few months before U see results, as most
cases might be chronic.
Note: This is a mail which I have received from a friend and do not know anyone who has tried the following remedy. Though you will learn, it is not harmful,
Please note that another name for Lady Finger is " OKRA ".
Last month in one of TV program I learnt of a treatment of Sugar
(Diabetes). Since I am diabetic, I tried it and it was very useful and my
Sugar is in control now. In fact I have already reduced my medicine.
Take two pieces of Lady Finger and remove/cut both ends of each
Piece. Also put a small cut in the middle and put these two pieces in
glass of water. Cover the glass and keep it at room temperature during
night. Early morning, before breakfast simply remove two pieces of lady
Finger from the glass and drink that water.
Keep doing it on daily basis.
Within two weeks, you will see remarkable results in reduction of your
SUGAR.
My sister has got rid of her diabetes. She was on Insulin for a few
years, but after taking the lady fingers every morning for a few months,
she has stopped Insulin but continues to take the lady fingers every
day. But she chops the lady fingers into fine pieces in the night, adds
the water and drinks it all up the next morning. Please. try it as it
will not do you any harm even if it does not do much good to you, but U
have to keep taking it for a few months before U see results, as most
cases might be chronic.
THE HUMAN BODY
THE HUMAN BODY
You really ought to know this. The human body is a machine that is full of wonders.
-Scientists say the higher your I.Q. The more you dream.
-The largest cell in the human body is the female egg and the smallest is the male sperm.
-You use 200 muscles to take one step.
-The average woman is 5 inches shorter than the average man.
-Your big toes have two bones each while the rest have three.
-A pair of human feet contains 250,000 sweat glands.
-A full bladder is roughly the size of a soft ball.
-The acid in your stomach is strong enough to dissolve razor blades.
-The human brain cell can hold 5 times as much information as the Encyclopedia Bri tan nica.
-It takes the food seven seconds to get from your mouth to your stomach.
-The average human dream lasts 2-3 seconds.
-Men without hair on their chests are more likely to get cirrhosis of the liver than men with hair.
-At the moment of conception, you spent about half an hour as a single cell.
-There is about one trillion bacteria on each of your feet.
-Your body gives off enough heat in 30 minutes to bring half a gallon ofwater to a boil.
-The enamel in your teeth is the hardest subs tan ce in your body.
-Your teeth start growing 6 months before you are born.
-When you are looking at someone you love, your pupils dilate, and they do the same when you are looking at someone you hate.
-Your thumb is the same length of your nose.
At this very moment I know full well you are putting this last fact to the test...now remove your thumb from your nose and pass this on to the friends you think might be interested in comparing their thumbs to their noses as well.
Above said is physical details of Human body.
now some spiritual benefits.
And now read the benefits of Chanting Lalitha Sahasra namam
Om Sree Maha Ganapathaye Namah
Om Sree Maha Saraswathaye Namah
Om Namo Narayanaya
Om Namasivaya
Om Sree Anjaneyaya Namo Namah
In this materialistic world, with an intention to create a mind devoted to mankind, sincere love, unity and by thus to God and avoid hatred and animosity towards our enemies, chanting of Sree Lalitha Sahasra Namam, a Sanskrit namavali from the ancient Brahmanda Purana, forms an integral part.
It is natural that, we mankind has to face many obstacles and set backs in our life. However, it is our will to conquer them makes us successful in our endeavours. We should have the Belief, Confidence and Determination to try for this. Some cases these qualities are in-born. But for many these are developed. A useful and beneficial method to develop this is by seeking solace in God by chanting prayers knowing their meanings. It will give the most advantageous benefits if one chants keerthans and namavalis with their meanings in mind. He/She will be able to express more and get closer to God.
May I with the blessings of Goddess Sree Lalithambika (otherwise called as Durga ma, Kali ma, Lakshmi, Saraswati, Bhagavathi, etc, etc) list some of the benefits of regular chanting of Sree Lalitha Sahasranamavali.
This is the most favoured form of prayer to Goddess Lalithambika and it is also very secret and powerful than any other forms of Tantra or Mantra.
Regular chanting of Sree Lalitha Sahasranama is as beneficial as visiting religious places, taking bath in a holy river, offering food, offering materials. It is an indirect blessing to those who cannot do these kind of offerings to God.
Regular chanting of Sree Lalitha Sahasranama will ward off the evil from uncompleted pooja vidhis or rituals etc. It will also form a way of penance.
Regular chanting of Sree Lalitha Sahasranama will ward off premature death, will provide a long and contended healthy life. Fever can be cured by religiously chanting Sree Lalitha Sahasranamam by touching on a persons forehead. The number of times you chant the more benefit you are likely to get. The vibhuti used for Sree Lalitha Sahasranama archana can be applied then on the forehead, which will give much relief to fever and headache.
It is said that if one chants religiously Sree Lalitha Sahasra Namam keeping a glass of water (or in a vessel) in front and then pours it over the head, all sorts of troubles related to once planetary positions and from evil spirits will be warded off.
It is said that if a person chants Sree Lalitha Sahasranama keeping in mind a picture of Sree Lalitha Devi situated in the divine ocean which contains `Amrut' , he will be cured from any kind of disease related to poison.
It is said that if a person consumes ghee, which is kept while chanting Sree Lalitha Sahasra namam, he will be cured of impotency and will have children.
Regular chanting of Sree Lalitha Sahasra namam will ward off any kind of evil deeds or rituals (black magic) aimed at the person who chants the namam. The power derived from the chanting supersedes all other forms of prayers and the person will no more require to consult astrologers or any sorts of occultists. He will have tremendous self confidence in himself.
Through the regular chanting of Sree Lalitha Sahasra namam, the atmosphere will be purified. Each nerve in our body will be invigorated and subtle energies will be awakened in the person.
Sree Lalitha Devi will protect a person who regularly chants Sree Lalitha Sahasra namam from accidents and from the attacks of enemy and will make him victorious in all his good deeds.
Regular chanting of Sree Lalitha Sahasra namam will make a person blessed with word power, fame, good will etc. Particular importance should be given to chant Sree Lalitha Sahasra namam on Friday's which is very auspicious for the blessing of Devi.
Sree Lalitha Sahasra namam is the form of prayer that any one and every one can chant at any time and every time. It does not matter if one could not complete it. Because each of the namam in itself is powerful and will provide all sorts of benefits. It depends on what you wish and how you go about it.
It is said that chanting the name of Lord Siva once is as good as chanting the name of Mahavishnu a thousand times. And chanting the name of Devi once is as good as chanting the name of Siva, a thousand times. And of which Sree Lalitha Sahasra namam is the most important one to Sree Lalitha Devi herself.
It is very beneficial if all members of the family unite and chants Sree Lalitha Sahasra namam once in a day in the evening or whenever time permits. A family that prays together stays together. It will bring about unity, peacefulness, clear mind to perform and by thus prosperity.
In homes where Sree Lalitha Sahasra namam is chanted regularly there will never be any shortage of the basic necessities of life. This is the reason why the ancient Gurus would instruct their desciples to chant Sree Lalitha Sahasra namam even after initiating them into the mantras of other deities such as Lord Krishna, Lord Rama and other Gods and Goddesses.
It is also to be noted that by religiously chanting Sree Lalitha Sahasra namavali, we are seeking the blessings of Sree Lalithambika, who is also called Kalima, Durga ma, Devi, Parasakthi, Bhagavathi etc, who in turns is the universal mother. And how can a mother ignore her children when they are in distress or duress or troubles of any sorts? So keep utmost faith in her and start chanting.
Each one of the namam by itself is a powerful weapon for many sorts of day-to-day problems. The importance and benefits and related stories of each one of them will be listed successively in our page as per the wish of Sree Lalithambika.
Lalitha Sahasranamam can be chanted in two different ways. One in Stotra form and the other in mantra form. In Stotram form, all 1,000 namams are separated into stotrams of a few namams each and recited in this way. In mantra form, each namam is said individually, preceded by "Aum" and followed by "Namah". When chanted in mantra form, the endings of each namam are generally changed to "e" or "yai". Mantra form is commonly used to recite Lalitha Sahasranamam during archana. Both ways, however, are equally effective.
" if we can do archana of the thousand names of the Divine Mother daily with devotion, we will grow spiritually. There will never be lack of life's essentials, food and clothing, in a family that chants the Lalita Sahasranama with devotion."
You really ought to know this. The human body is a machine that is full of wonders.
-Scientists say the higher your I.Q. The more you dream.
-The largest cell in the human body is the female egg and the smallest is the male sperm.
-You use 200 muscles to take one step.
-The average woman is 5 inches shorter than the average man.
-Your big toes have two bones each while the rest have three.
-A pair of human feet contains 250,000 sweat glands.
-A full bladder is roughly the size of a soft ball.
-The acid in your stomach is strong enough to dissolve razor blades.
-The human brain cell can hold 5 times as much information as the Encyclopedia Bri tan nica.
-It takes the food seven seconds to get from your mouth to your stomach.
-The average human dream lasts 2-3 seconds.
-Men without hair on their chests are more likely to get cirrhosis of the liver than men with hair.
-At the moment of conception, you spent about half an hour as a single cell.
-There is about one trillion bacteria on each of your feet.
-Your body gives off enough heat in 30 minutes to bring half a gallon ofwater to a boil.
-The enamel in your teeth is the hardest subs tan ce in your body.
-Your teeth start growing 6 months before you are born.
-When you are looking at someone you love, your pupils dilate, and they do the same when you are looking at someone you hate.
-Your thumb is the same length of your nose.
At this very moment I know full well you are putting this last fact to the test...now remove your thumb from your nose and pass this on to the friends you think might be interested in comparing their thumbs to their noses as well.
Above said is physical details of Human body.
now some spiritual benefits.
And now read the benefits of Chanting Lalitha Sahasra namam
Om Sree Maha Ganapathaye Namah
Om Sree Maha Saraswathaye Namah
Om Namo Narayanaya
Om Namasivaya
Om Sree Anjaneyaya Namo Namah
In this materialistic world, with an intention to create a mind devoted to mankind, sincere love, unity and by thus to God and avoid hatred and animosity towards our enemies, chanting of Sree Lalitha Sahasra Namam, a Sanskrit namavali from the ancient Brahmanda Purana, forms an integral part.
It is natural that, we mankind has to face many obstacles and set backs in our life. However, it is our will to conquer them makes us successful in our endeavours. We should have the Belief, Confidence and Determination to try for this. Some cases these qualities are in-born. But for many these are developed. A useful and beneficial method to develop this is by seeking solace in God by chanting prayers knowing their meanings. It will give the most advantageous benefits if one chants keerthans and namavalis with their meanings in mind. He/She will be able to express more and get closer to God.
May I with the blessings of Goddess Sree Lalithambika (otherwise called as Durga ma, Kali ma, Lakshmi, Saraswati, Bhagavathi, etc, etc) list some of the benefits of regular chanting of Sree Lalitha Sahasranamavali.
This is the most favoured form of prayer to Goddess Lalithambika and it is also very secret and powerful than any other forms of Tantra or Mantra.
Regular chanting of Sree Lalitha Sahasranama is as beneficial as visiting religious places, taking bath in a holy river, offering food, offering materials. It is an indirect blessing to those who cannot do these kind of offerings to God.
Regular chanting of Sree Lalitha Sahasranama will ward off the evil from uncompleted pooja vidhis or rituals etc. It will also form a way of penance.
Regular chanting of Sree Lalitha Sahasranama will ward off premature death, will provide a long and contended healthy life. Fever can be cured by religiously chanting Sree Lalitha Sahasranamam by touching on a persons forehead. The number of times you chant the more benefit you are likely to get. The vibhuti used for Sree Lalitha Sahasranama archana can be applied then on the forehead, which will give much relief to fever and headache.
It is said that if one chants religiously Sree Lalitha Sahasra Namam keeping a glass of water (or in a vessel) in front and then pours it over the head, all sorts of troubles related to once planetary positions and from evil spirits will be warded off.
It is said that if a person chants Sree Lalitha Sahasranama keeping in mind a picture of Sree Lalitha Devi situated in the divine ocean which contains `Amrut' , he will be cured from any kind of disease related to poison.
It is said that if a person consumes ghee, which is kept while chanting Sree Lalitha Sahasra namam, he will be cured of impotency and will have children.
Regular chanting of Sree Lalitha Sahasra namam will ward off any kind of evil deeds or rituals (black magic) aimed at the person who chants the namam. The power derived from the chanting supersedes all other forms of prayers and the person will no more require to consult astrologers or any sorts of occultists. He will have tremendous self confidence in himself.
Through the regular chanting of Sree Lalitha Sahasra namam, the atmosphere will be purified. Each nerve in our body will be invigorated and subtle energies will be awakened in the person.
Sree Lalitha Devi will protect a person who regularly chants Sree Lalitha Sahasra namam from accidents and from the attacks of enemy and will make him victorious in all his good deeds.
Regular chanting of Sree Lalitha Sahasra namam will make a person blessed with word power, fame, good will etc. Particular importance should be given to chant Sree Lalitha Sahasra namam on Friday's which is very auspicious for the blessing of Devi.
Sree Lalitha Sahasra namam is the form of prayer that any one and every one can chant at any time and every time. It does not matter if one could not complete it. Because each of the namam in itself is powerful and will provide all sorts of benefits. It depends on what you wish and how you go about it.
It is said that chanting the name of Lord Siva once is as good as chanting the name of Mahavishnu a thousand times. And chanting the name of Devi once is as good as chanting the name of Siva, a thousand times. And of which Sree Lalitha Sahasra namam is the most important one to Sree Lalitha Devi herself.
It is very beneficial if all members of the family unite and chants Sree Lalitha Sahasra namam once in a day in the evening or whenever time permits. A family that prays together stays together. It will bring about unity, peacefulness, clear mind to perform and by thus prosperity.
In homes where Sree Lalitha Sahasra namam is chanted regularly there will never be any shortage of the basic necessities of life. This is the reason why the ancient Gurus would instruct their desciples to chant Sree Lalitha Sahasra namam even after initiating them into the mantras of other deities such as Lord Krishna, Lord Rama and other Gods and Goddesses.
It is also to be noted that by religiously chanting Sree Lalitha Sahasra namavali, we are seeking the blessings of Sree Lalithambika, who is also called Kalima, Durga ma, Devi, Parasakthi, Bhagavathi etc, who in turns is the universal mother. And how can a mother ignore her children when they are in distress or duress or troubles of any sorts? So keep utmost faith in her and start chanting.
Each one of the namam by itself is a powerful weapon for many sorts of day-to-day problems. The importance and benefits and related stories of each one of them will be listed successively in our page as per the wish of Sree Lalithambika.
Lalitha Sahasranamam can be chanted in two different ways. One in Stotra form and the other in mantra form. In Stotram form, all 1,000 namams are separated into stotrams of a few namams each and recited in this way. In mantra form, each namam is said individually, preceded by "Aum" and followed by "Namah". When chanted in mantra form, the endings of each namam are generally changed to "e" or "yai". Mantra form is commonly used to recite Lalitha Sahasranamam during archana. Both ways, however, are equally effective.
" if we can do archana of the thousand names of the Divine Mother daily with devotion, we will grow spiritually. There will never be lack of life's essentials, food and clothing, in a family that chants the Lalita Sahasranama with devotion."
HEALTH TIPS
First aid for superficial heat burns
Hold under cold running water for at least 10 minutes or immerse in cold water. Never apply cotton wool, dressings, ointments, fats or lotions or attempt to rupture blisters or remove anything from wound. If burns are not small or superficial, call a doctor.
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First aid for chemical burns
Hold under cold running water for at least 10 minutes so that contaminated water drains away freely. Remove all clothing soiled by the chemical and protect your hands from contact with it.
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Fish is good for your baby
Introduce your baby between the first and second year to a variety of fresh fish but check that they are easily chewable and low in fat and sodium. Check very very carefully for bones.
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Reducing salt in high blood pressure
Add very little salt during food preparation. Do not add salt to food on the table. Read labels carefully and choose food having less salt and sodium content. Avoid pickles, ketchups, chutneys, fast-food and restaurant food.
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Baby's first shoes
Your baby's first shoes should be lightweight, made of leather or cloth (breathable material), definitely not plastic with soles so flexible that you can feel the baby's toes through them. Hard soles are out.
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If you are sick and have diabetes
Check your blood sugar more often, keep taking your medication, drink plenty of liquids and always mention all the medicines you are taking to your doctor, as some can affect your blood glucose.
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Prevent dehydration in your child
If your child has diarrhoea and vomiting, you can prevent dehydration by giving small sips of cold sugar and salt solution available in ORS (Oral rehydration solution) packets at any medical store.
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If your baby is having antibiotics
If your baby is having antibiotics for any reason and develops loose motions within the first few days it is most likely a reaction to the antibiotic known as a 'drug - diarrhoea'. Stop the antibiotic immediately and inform your doctor. While you are waiting give your baby 'oral rehydration solution' which is easily available with any good chemist. You should always keep a few packets at home.
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Foods that can trigger Migraine
Avoid chocolate, cheese, citrus fruits, fried foods, onions, tomatoes, spinach, beans, nuts, alcohol (particularly red wine), beverages with aspartame and foods containing monosodium glutamate (MSG).
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If you are acne-prone
Avoid oil-based make-up, hair gels and sprays, stress, squeezing or picking at the pimples and hard scrubbing of skin.
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Reduce dust and dust mites - common causes of allergies
Avoid soft toys, drapes, feather pillows and carpets. Vacuum regularly and use a damp cloth for mopping and dusting.
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Proper length for baby's shoes
For your baby's first shoes press down on the toe of each shoe with your thumb. If there is a full thumb's width between your baby's longest toe and the end of the shoe then it is the right one. The shoes should be soft and made of leather or cloth not plastic.
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Your mole looks suspicious
If it has an irregular shape and border, is increasing in size and changing colour. An excision biopsy is strongly recommended to rule out cancer.
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How to avoid snoring?
Sleep on your side, keeping your neck straight. Avoid alcohol and smoking 2-3 hours before bedtime. And lose excess weight.
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Hold under cold running water for at least 10 minutes or immerse in cold water. Never apply cotton wool, dressings, ointments, fats or lotions or attempt to rupture blisters or remove anything from wound. If burns are not small or superficial, call a doctor.
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First aid for chemical burns
Hold under cold running water for at least 10 minutes so that contaminated water drains away freely. Remove all clothing soiled by the chemical and protect your hands from contact with it.
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Fish is good for your baby
Introduce your baby between the first and second year to a variety of fresh fish but check that they are easily chewable and low in fat and sodium. Check very very carefully for bones.
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Reducing salt in high blood pressure
Add very little salt during food preparation. Do not add salt to food on the table. Read labels carefully and choose food having less salt and sodium content. Avoid pickles, ketchups, chutneys, fast-food and restaurant food.
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Baby's first shoes
Your baby's first shoes should be lightweight, made of leather or cloth (breathable material), definitely not plastic with soles so flexible that you can feel the baby's toes through them. Hard soles are out.
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If you are sick and have diabetes
Check your blood sugar more often, keep taking your medication, drink plenty of liquids and always mention all the medicines you are taking to your doctor, as some can affect your blood glucose.
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Prevent dehydration in your child
If your child has diarrhoea and vomiting, you can prevent dehydration by giving small sips of cold sugar and salt solution available in ORS (Oral rehydration solution) packets at any medical store.
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If your baby is having antibiotics
If your baby is having antibiotics for any reason and develops loose motions within the first few days it is most likely a reaction to the antibiotic known as a 'drug - diarrhoea'. Stop the antibiotic immediately and inform your doctor. While you are waiting give your baby 'oral rehydration solution' which is easily available with any good chemist. You should always keep a few packets at home.
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Foods that can trigger Migraine
Avoid chocolate, cheese, citrus fruits, fried foods, onions, tomatoes, spinach, beans, nuts, alcohol (particularly red wine), beverages with aspartame and foods containing monosodium glutamate (MSG).
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If you are acne-prone
Avoid oil-based make-up, hair gels and sprays, stress, squeezing or picking at the pimples and hard scrubbing of skin.
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Reduce dust and dust mites - common causes of allergies
Avoid soft toys, drapes, feather pillows and carpets. Vacuum regularly and use a damp cloth for mopping and dusting.
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Proper length for baby's shoes
For your baby's first shoes press down on the toe of each shoe with your thumb. If there is a full thumb's width between your baby's longest toe and the end of the shoe then it is the right one. The shoes should be soft and made of leather or cloth not plastic.
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Your mole looks suspicious
If it has an irregular shape and border, is increasing in size and changing colour. An excision biopsy is strongly recommended to rule out cancer.
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How to avoid snoring?
Sleep on your side, keeping your neck straight. Avoid alcohol and smoking 2-3 hours before bedtime. And lose excess weight.
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Saturday, November 15, 2008
Alzheimer's: High BP, diabetes may cause early death
Alzheimer's: High BP, diabetes may cause early death
Stern, the author of the study and director of the Cognitive Neuroscience Division of Gertrude H Sergievsky Center at Columbia University Medical Center stated that two factors - high BP and diabetes - can bring an early end to the Alzheimer patients. A NEW research, published in the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology, states that the Alzheimer patients, who have been suffering from hypertension and diabetes have a higher risk of death as compared to Alzheimer patients, who do not have high blood pressure and diabetes.
Alzheimer’s is one of the dreadful diseases that claims many lives at once - one of the patient and the other of those who takes care of the patient. Those who look after the patients, have to serve them 24 hours a day. Yaakov Stern, the author of the study and director of the Cognitive Neuroscience Division of Gertrude H Sergievsky Center at Columbia University Medical Center, New York stated that two factors - high blood pressure and diabetes - can bring an early end to the Alzheimer patients.
There were 323 people, who were selected for this landmark research. All of them underwent physical and memory testing after every eighteen months. But they did not show any memory problems.
According to the report of the study, the average life span of an Alzheimer is between three to nine years. It was also discovered that Hispanic people could live for eight years after the disease was properly diagnosed. The report also states that the Alzheimer patients who have diabetes are twice likely to die early than those who do not have diabetes. The Alzheimer patients, who have high blood pressure, have 2.5 times more risk of dying as compared to those who have normal blood pressure.
Stern, the author of the study and director of the Cognitive Neuroscience Division of Gertrude H Sergievsky Center at Columbia University Medical Center stated that two factors - high BP and diabetes - can bring an early end to the Alzheimer patients. A NEW research, published in the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology, states that the Alzheimer patients, who have been suffering from hypertension and diabetes have a higher risk of death as compared to Alzheimer patients, who do not have high blood pressure and diabetes.
Alzheimer’s is one of the dreadful diseases that claims many lives at once - one of the patient and the other of those who takes care of the patient. Those who look after the patients, have to serve them 24 hours a day. Yaakov Stern, the author of the study and director of the Cognitive Neuroscience Division of Gertrude H Sergievsky Center at Columbia University Medical Center, New York stated that two factors - high blood pressure and diabetes - can bring an early end to the Alzheimer patients.
There were 323 people, who were selected for this landmark research. All of them underwent physical and memory testing after every eighteen months. But they did not show any memory problems.
According to the report of the study, the average life span of an Alzheimer is between three to nine years. It was also discovered that Hispanic people could live for eight years after the disease was properly diagnosed. The report also states that the Alzheimer patients who have diabetes are twice likely to die early than those who do not have diabetes. The Alzheimer patients, who have high blood pressure, have 2.5 times more risk of dying as compared to those who have normal blood pressure.
Friday, November 14, 2008
ULCER DIET
Ulcer Diet
Fiber, acid and some spices exacerbate heartburn and ulcers.
An ulcer is a wound, or an open sore, that is aggravated easily. Fiber and acid in food, among other things, hurt ulcers. The chart on this page divides foods into "good" and "bad" columns based on whether or not they contain fiber or acid that would hurt an ulcer. There is nothing here about nutritional value or about any supposed medicinal effects of food. This page is about fiber and acid.
This page does not deal with other things that hurt ulcers, like smoking, alcohol, aspirin, ibuprofen and other nonfood aggravators of ulcers. Neither does it address the many prescriptions that either aggravate ulcers or interact with acid-reducing drugs.
If it is only heartburn you want to control, and you don't know for sure that the cause is an ulcer, changing your lifestyle may or may not change your heartburn (see Standford Study). The most common cause of heartburn is a relaxing of the esophageal sphincter that normally prevents stomach acid from flowing into the esophagus (see Chew Gum for a thought about one way to deal with that). There are other causes as well and not all of them improve with changes in diet. Ulcers can improve by changing what you eat, but if you don't know what the cause is, you are experimenting to see if the advice here helps.
To experiment with this, the first thing to try is sleeping on a bed with cement blocks under the legs of its head (the height of a brick helps no one) to give your esophagus a break so it can heal at night. That might be all you need to do no matter what is causing your problem. If it doesn't, you have learned something. Trying these things one at a time enables you to determine exactly what helps and what doesn't so that you don't live with lifestyle changes that don't make any difference. The next thing to try is eliminating from your diet vinegar, seeds, and nuts. After that perhaps stop eating anything within three hours of sleeping.
If those don't help the problem, next eliminate citrus and tomato products. Of course, chili, barbeque and anything blackened or Cajun are problems too. It is possible to avoid these things and still eat in Indian and Mexican restaurants. Well, sort of. Drugs might be required to get you through some escapades.
I hate to say it but being overweight is the primary cause of heartburn. Losing weight is the most important thing to try if your heartburn is not caused by an ulcer, but I think it is unrealistic for most people to make that change.
Once again, on this chart, GOOD means low acid and/or low fiber. BAD means the opposite. That is all this chart is about, fiber and acid and how those make a food good or bad for an ulcer.
GOOD
BAD
White flour whether wheat or potato or rice Whole grain flours like whole wheat flour
Salt - the literature says it's bad. I've noticed it only a few times. Pepper - black, white, or any other color
Sugar (I don't know about artificial sweeteners - if you do let me know) Herbs & Spices in general, although see below
Butter Any acid but especially vinegar, which is one of the worst things you can eat with an ulcer.
Fat and oil in general are okay, except sometimes when food is fried in it. Bell peppers are bad if someone other than you prepares them because no one else peels and seeds them. They are not so bad if peeled and seeded.
All cooked meat (except the skin on ham). Whether it walks, swims or flies, meat is ok unless it has been turned into meatloaf or sausage (see below) Citrus fruits like lemon, lime, orange, pineapple, zest because they are acidic
Eggs Apples including apple juice. It's acidic.
Cheese is alkaline and actually counteracts other acids. Nuts including peanuts and peanut butter.
Cream. The literature says milk is bad, but milkshakes are soothing to me. Someone reading this page called and said that milks helps her too. Broccoli, cauliflower,
Corn starch Berries (they have acid, peels, seeds) including strawberries, raspberries, blueberries
White chocolate. It's just the cocoa butter and has no fiber. You can even make hot chocolate from white chocolate. Chocolate (it's a ground bean), although things like chocolate milkshakes often have only artificial chocolate in them, and that's ok.
Corn syrup Coffee (acidic)
Maple syrup Tea (acidic - but much less so than coffee)
Most melons, like cantaloupe and honey dew and watermelon if you don't eat the seeds Tomatoes, although fresh ones, if peeled and seeded, are okay in moderation. Tomato paste and sauce are big, big problems. Reducing the sauce into a paste only concentrates its acidity.
Honey. Although if it gets really old it crystallizes and the crystals have sharp edges. Beans, peas and corn - each bean, each pea, each kernel of corn is covered with a skin that is fibrous. An ear of corn on the cob looks like a hand grenade to an ulcer.
Bell peppers of all colors if they are peeled and seeded Any leaf like lettuce, cabbage, spinach, kale, basil, parsley, cilantro. The solid parts are fiber. However, the flavor and nutrition is in the juice and there are ways to get that without eating the fiber.
Squash (peeled and seeded - the fiber is in the peels and seeds) like zucchini, acorn, butternut, and spaghetti squash Dill (fiber)
Mango Chives (fiber)
Papaya Rosemary, dill, thyme, sage, etc, unless removed after the flavor has been imparted (see spices below)
Guava Soft drinks usually have acidic preservatives, citric acid and other acids added
Banana Candy usually has the same acids as soft drinks
Pear Orange juice. Take a vitamin pill to get Vitamin C..
Peach. Although any fruit, if made into a filling or a compote for a pie or a syrup, most likely will have enough ascorbic acid or other acid added to be a problem. Most ice creams, but only because of how they are flavored. Most fruit flavors, even if artificial, are acidic. Vanilla is fine though.
Pasta, depending on the fiber content (read the side of the box). There is at least one brand that contains no fiber. When the fiber content is listed as 4% or less, you probably are okay. Raw meats like sushi or oysters, because an ulcer is an open sore providing direct access to the bloodstream for bacteria that can be found on raw meat. These bacteria do not bother other people, but in your blood stream they can make you extremely sick. (see addendum)
Avocado Oatmeal, oats in any form
White rice. Read the label. Some rice has no fiber and some has. Brown rice. Although not always. Read the label.
Cocoanut milk. Chicken cocoanut soup in a Thai restaurant is ok, partly because the lemon flavor in it comes from lemon grass which is not very acidic, and partly because the cocoanut flavor is not from shredded cocoanut but only from cocoanut milk. Cocoanut. The solid part that usually is shredded is very fibrous.
Carrots if peeled. Once again, it is only the peel that is a problem. By the way, shredded carrots can be the basis of a salad instead of lettuce. Carrots unless peeled.
Blue cheese and Roquefort cheese salad dressings are low in acidity. Pour them over shredded carrots with mushrooms and cucumber (peeled and seeded, of course) and it's a salad. Almost all salad dressings have acid of some type in them.
Mayonnaise - can substitute for salad dressing, but it bothers some people. See note at bottom of page. Rye bread is bad because there always are caraway seeds in it.
Vanilla Worcester sauce, A-1 sauce, Tabasco Sauce
Asian sausage is flavored with oils and other liquids and appears to be made with parts of meat that do not contain gristle. Sausages made the American and European way. The side of the package says it has zero fiber, but they are not counting the spices they add. They also are not counting the ground gristle and oats found in some sausage.
Potatoes, but not the skin, of course. Everyone says that french fries are bad for ulcers, but it hasn't been my experience. I eat them in moderation without a problem.
McDonalds. There is almost no fiber or acid in fast food . . except for the condiments . . and the soft drinks. Oh, well. Most condiments. Mustard, ketchup, tartar sauce, pickles (because of the brine) and such like are problems.
Teriyaki sauce isn't too bad. The breading on fried chicken has fibrous spices in it.
Tofu Soy products can be fine, but some are not. Some soy milk says12% fiber.
Tempura. It's one of those instances in which, even though it is breaded and deep fried, it hasn't bothered me. Hot dogs. The skin on them is fibrous.
Seaweed appears to be a leaf that is fully digestible. (Anything you cannot digest is a fiber that can bother an ulcer.) Some exotic restaurants make salads out of seaweed. I have eaten those with success. Some normal Thai restaurants have seaweed salads, but usually they buy them pre-made with sesame seeds and acid that make them off-limit for ulcers. Chili - the beans, the spices, the tomato base.
Chinese barbeque - Test it before indulging. I haven't done the research yet to see what they make it out of, but the ones I've eaten appear not to be tomato based, have not been acidic, and have not given me a problem. American barbeque - The sauce has tomato and vinegar and spices in it. In a restaurant, if you can order the meat without the sauce, sometimes it's okay if they haven't peppered or spiced the meat too much in cooking.
Garlic - I'm going to have to write more about garlic, but there are ways to use it without getting the fiber. As fiber goes, it's not the worst, but it can be a problem, even when gotten through garlic salt. If something is sautéed in fresh garlic, a good deal of flavor remains after the hunks of garlic have been scrapped away. Olive oil infused with garlic is an option too. Onions - the classic round or bulb shaped things that we put into everything require moderation. Onions bother ulcers, but not as much as other things.
Malic acid, citric acid, ascorbic acid, and even some preservatives are problems.
Seeds. Poppy seeds, sunflower seeds, almost any seeds are as bad as nuts or vinegar. If the ingredients list sesame seeds, or if you see sesame seeds on the product, it's a problem. Because sesame seeds eventually can be digested, they are not included in the fiber content rating listed on the product, but they are not digested before they reach your ulcer.
Baked pastries. Cake flour and pastry flour are softer than bread flour and so they are less fibrous. Wedding cake flour might be the softest flour there is and it makes great pancakes among other things. Donuts. Something about the way they are deep fried makes them a problem.
Fiber percentage listed in nutritive value description on food packaging
It is a useful guide even though the number is revealing only what percentage of your daily fiber requirement is contained in one serving of the product. If it says zero, it probably is safe. For me personally, products with 4% or less usually are fine. Above that and I begin to have problems.
Spices
The primary problem with spices is that they are fibers that are ground up and put in food. For someone with an ulcer that is like grinding glass into a recipe. Anything woody is fibrous. But in some cases if the spice is left whole, like a cinnamon stick, so that it can be removed or avoided, then it is fine. For instance, pumpkin pie can be made by steeping the whole spices wrapped in cloth in the milk (for a chiffon pumpkin pie) to impart the flavor of the spices while allowing the removal of the fibrous element before baking. This also can be done with a tea infuser holding the spices.
This works with cloves, allspice, mace, nutmeg and such like. This even has worked with spices like fenugreek, although generally the hotter the spice the more of a problem it will be even without the fiber. Turmeric, paprika, pepper, curry mixes and such are problematic even with the fiber removed.
Herbs
These can be treated like the spices above. In many cases the juice from fresh herbs is fine, or a broth made from dried herbs. Bitter or acidic herbs are a problem, but often, as long as the fiber is not included, the essence of the herb is fine. Flavoring oils with them is one way to do that. Basil Olive oil or Rosemary Olive oil or Cilantro Olive oil are non-fibrous ways of partaking of those herbs and those oils can be bought readymade.
There are many oils on the market now that add flavor to food without grinding spices. Toasted sesame oil mixed with olive oil and butter make an excellent sauce for either meat or vegetables.
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Restaurants
French is the safest, but it still is possible to eat Indian, Mexican and Thai food. It just takes learning what is safe. Indian restaurants are among the most difficult. Some have nothing on the menu that is safe. However, Tandoori chicken and fish, even though they have been marinated in spices, can be "relatively" okay because most of the spice drains off during cooking. Not that I don't feel it after I eat it, but hey, never eat Indian food again?
Also, in Indian restaurants, plain Nan is fine. The yogurt drinks some Indian restaurants make with mango or papaya are fine. Sometimes they contain rose water as well, which is high in Vitamin C and therefore a bit acidic (some standard Vitamin tablets use rose hips as the source for their C Vitamins), but in my experience it has not been nearly as acidic as citrus products.
Unfortunately they always put caraway seeds in rice in Indian restaurants. Seeds are one of the first things that must be abandoned to combat ulcers and heartburn. And many Indian restaurants now purchase their lamb in a form that contains herbs and spices in the meat, making it inedible for people with ulcers. You need to ask about that before ordering anything made with lamb in an Indian restaurant.
Acid Reducing Drugs Effect on Nutrition
When you reduce the acid in your stomach you reduce your body's ability to absorb Vitamin B-12. Effects of too little B-12 include fatigue, muscle weakness, problems with walking, tingling in feet and hands, depression, memory loss, dementia, hallucinations, psychosis, personality changes, and a reduced ability to make gains as a result of exercise. Do a search on "pernicious anemia" if you want to read more about what happens when there is too little B-12 in your body.
Among the H2-blockers and antacids that reduce your ability to absorb B-12 are Pepcid, Tagamet, Zantac, Nexium and Tums. Some drugs, like Prevacid, can permanently alter your bodies ability to produce acid and therefore permanently reduce its ability to absorb B-12 from food.
Fortunately, to overcome the problem, when it is caused by acid reducing drugs, prescriptions and shots are not necessary. B-12 pills are cheap and can be bought over the counter in any pharmacy. They are water soluble and nontoxic. So there is not a lot to worry about when trying B-12 to see if it helps clear up your symptoms. If it doesn't, there are other conditions that can produce similar symptoms.
The older we get, the more difficulty our bodies have absorbing B-12. Throw acid reducing drugs into the mix and it can be a problem. If you are under 40 the odds are this isn't your problem.
Ulcer
An ulcer is a wound, or an open sore, that is aggravated easily. If aggravated too much over too long a period of time it can perforate and even be fatal as bacteria in the digestive track are released into other parts of the body.
In most people the H-pylori that causes ulcers can be eradicated with drugs. It did not succeed with mine. In most of the rest of ulcer-sufferers, it can be controlled with Priolosec or Zantac or similar drugs. Unfortunately, those made me too stupid to function. Someday I may be forced to seek a surgical solution, but from what I have seen of that, I'd rather live on pabulum.
Articles
A helpful reader wrote in recommending these articles about how to heal ulcers:
http://www.drmirkin .com/morehealth/ G123.htm
http://www.drmirkin .com/archive/ 6470.html
Mayonnaise
Basic mayonnaise is made with oil, eggs, lemon and vinegar. Many people can tolerate it, but some can't. Just as soap is made with fat and lye, with lye being something that, by itself, would take your skin off, mayonnaise is made vinegar and lemon, which by themselves wreak havoc on ulcers. But there is so much more oil (fat) than acid in both mixes that most people can tolerate them. However, a reader has written that mayonnaise bothers him. He said he loves mayonnaise and so he found a substitute. He uses crema Salvadoreña (or Salvadoran cream). Common in Mexican cuisine, it is like a cross between sour cream and heavy cream but with a bit of a bite, which makes it perfect in sandwiches or as a sauce. We've even seen a recipe for putting it on plantain latkes. It also is a good substitute for Crème Fraîche and is the foundation of some desserts in Central and South America. It is one of the things some immigrants to the USA long for when remembering mother's cooking back home. If diary doesn't bother your ulcer, this is worth checking out even if you don't have a problem with mayonnaise.
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Fiber, acid and some spices exacerbate heartburn and ulcers.
An ulcer is a wound, or an open sore, that is aggravated easily. Fiber and acid in food, among other things, hurt ulcers. The chart on this page divides foods into "good" and "bad" columns based on whether or not they contain fiber or acid that would hurt an ulcer. There is nothing here about nutritional value or about any supposed medicinal effects of food. This page is about fiber and acid.
This page does not deal with other things that hurt ulcers, like smoking, alcohol, aspirin, ibuprofen and other nonfood aggravators of ulcers. Neither does it address the many prescriptions that either aggravate ulcers or interact with acid-reducing drugs.
If it is only heartburn you want to control, and you don't know for sure that the cause is an ulcer, changing your lifestyle may or may not change your heartburn (see Standford Study). The most common cause of heartburn is a relaxing of the esophageal sphincter that normally prevents stomach acid from flowing into the esophagus (see Chew Gum for a thought about one way to deal with that). There are other causes as well and not all of them improve with changes in diet. Ulcers can improve by changing what you eat, but if you don't know what the cause is, you are experimenting to see if the advice here helps.
To experiment with this, the first thing to try is sleeping on a bed with cement blocks under the legs of its head (the height of a brick helps no one) to give your esophagus a break so it can heal at night. That might be all you need to do no matter what is causing your problem. If it doesn't, you have learned something. Trying these things one at a time enables you to determine exactly what helps and what doesn't so that you don't live with lifestyle changes that don't make any difference. The next thing to try is eliminating from your diet vinegar, seeds, and nuts. After that perhaps stop eating anything within three hours of sleeping.
If those don't help the problem, next eliminate citrus and tomato products. Of course, chili, barbeque and anything blackened or Cajun are problems too. It is possible to avoid these things and still eat in Indian and Mexican restaurants. Well, sort of. Drugs might be required to get you through some escapades.
I hate to say it but being overweight is the primary cause of heartburn. Losing weight is the most important thing to try if your heartburn is not caused by an ulcer, but I think it is unrealistic for most people to make that change.
Once again, on this chart, GOOD means low acid and/or low fiber. BAD means the opposite. That is all this chart is about, fiber and acid and how those make a food good or bad for an ulcer.
GOOD
BAD
White flour whether wheat or potato or rice Whole grain flours like whole wheat flour
Salt - the literature says it's bad. I've noticed it only a few times. Pepper - black, white, or any other color
Sugar (I don't know about artificial sweeteners - if you do let me know) Herbs & Spices in general, although see below
Butter Any acid but especially vinegar, which is one of the worst things you can eat with an ulcer.
Fat and oil in general are okay, except sometimes when food is fried in it. Bell peppers are bad if someone other than you prepares them because no one else peels and seeds them. They are not so bad if peeled and seeded.
All cooked meat (except the skin on ham). Whether it walks, swims or flies, meat is ok unless it has been turned into meatloaf or sausage (see below) Citrus fruits like lemon, lime, orange, pineapple, zest because they are acidic
Eggs Apples including apple juice. It's acidic.
Cheese is alkaline and actually counteracts other acids. Nuts including peanuts and peanut butter.
Cream. The literature says milk is bad, but milkshakes are soothing to me. Someone reading this page called and said that milks helps her too. Broccoli, cauliflower,
Corn starch Berries (they have acid, peels, seeds) including strawberries, raspberries, blueberries
White chocolate. It's just the cocoa butter and has no fiber. You can even make hot chocolate from white chocolate. Chocolate (it's a ground bean), although things like chocolate milkshakes often have only artificial chocolate in them, and that's ok.
Corn syrup Coffee (acidic)
Maple syrup Tea (acidic - but much less so than coffee)
Most melons, like cantaloupe and honey dew and watermelon if you don't eat the seeds Tomatoes, although fresh ones, if peeled and seeded, are okay in moderation. Tomato paste and sauce are big, big problems. Reducing the sauce into a paste only concentrates its acidity.
Honey. Although if it gets really old it crystallizes and the crystals have sharp edges. Beans, peas and corn - each bean, each pea, each kernel of corn is covered with a skin that is fibrous. An ear of corn on the cob looks like a hand grenade to an ulcer.
Bell peppers of all colors if they are peeled and seeded Any leaf like lettuce, cabbage, spinach, kale, basil, parsley, cilantro. The solid parts are fiber. However, the flavor and nutrition is in the juice and there are ways to get that without eating the fiber.
Squash (peeled and seeded - the fiber is in the peels and seeds) like zucchini, acorn, butternut, and spaghetti squash Dill (fiber)
Mango Chives (fiber)
Papaya Rosemary, dill, thyme, sage, etc, unless removed after the flavor has been imparted (see spices below)
Guava Soft drinks usually have acidic preservatives, citric acid and other acids added
Banana Candy usually has the same acids as soft drinks
Pear Orange juice. Take a vitamin pill to get Vitamin C..
Peach. Although any fruit, if made into a filling or a compote for a pie or a syrup, most likely will have enough ascorbic acid or other acid added to be a problem. Most ice creams, but only because of how they are flavored. Most fruit flavors, even if artificial, are acidic. Vanilla is fine though.
Pasta, depending on the fiber content (read the side of the box). There is at least one brand that contains no fiber. When the fiber content is listed as 4% or less, you probably are okay. Raw meats like sushi or oysters, because an ulcer is an open sore providing direct access to the bloodstream for bacteria that can be found on raw meat. These bacteria do not bother other people, but in your blood stream they can make you extremely sick. (see addendum)
Avocado Oatmeal, oats in any form
White rice. Read the label. Some rice has no fiber and some has. Brown rice. Although not always. Read the label.
Cocoanut milk. Chicken cocoanut soup in a Thai restaurant is ok, partly because the lemon flavor in it comes from lemon grass which is not very acidic, and partly because the cocoanut flavor is not from shredded cocoanut but only from cocoanut milk. Cocoanut. The solid part that usually is shredded is very fibrous.
Carrots if peeled. Once again, it is only the peel that is a problem. By the way, shredded carrots can be the basis of a salad instead of lettuce. Carrots unless peeled.
Blue cheese and Roquefort cheese salad dressings are low in acidity. Pour them over shredded carrots with mushrooms and cucumber (peeled and seeded, of course) and it's a salad. Almost all salad dressings have acid of some type in them.
Mayonnaise - can substitute for salad dressing, but it bothers some people. See note at bottom of page. Rye bread is bad because there always are caraway seeds in it.
Vanilla Worcester sauce, A-1 sauce, Tabasco Sauce
Asian sausage is flavored with oils and other liquids and appears to be made with parts of meat that do not contain gristle. Sausages made the American and European way. The side of the package says it has zero fiber, but they are not counting the spices they add. They also are not counting the ground gristle and oats found in some sausage.
Potatoes, but not the skin, of course. Everyone says that french fries are bad for ulcers, but it hasn't been my experience. I eat them in moderation without a problem.
McDonalds. There is almost no fiber or acid in fast food . . except for the condiments . . and the soft drinks. Oh, well. Most condiments. Mustard, ketchup, tartar sauce, pickles (because of the brine) and such like are problems.
Teriyaki sauce isn't too bad. The breading on fried chicken has fibrous spices in it.
Tofu Soy products can be fine, but some are not. Some soy milk says12% fiber.
Tempura. It's one of those instances in which, even though it is breaded and deep fried, it hasn't bothered me. Hot dogs. The skin on them is fibrous.
Seaweed appears to be a leaf that is fully digestible. (Anything you cannot digest is a fiber that can bother an ulcer.) Some exotic restaurants make salads out of seaweed. I have eaten those with success. Some normal Thai restaurants have seaweed salads, but usually they buy them pre-made with sesame seeds and acid that make them off-limit for ulcers. Chili - the beans, the spices, the tomato base.
Chinese barbeque - Test it before indulging. I haven't done the research yet to see what they make it out of, but the ones I've eaten appear not to be tomato based, have not been acidic, and have not given me a problem. American barbeque - The sauce has tomato and vinegar and spices in it. In a restaurant, if you can order the meat without the sauce, sometimes it's okay if they haven't peppered or spiced the meat too much in cooking.
Garlic - I'm going to have to write more about garlic, but there are ways to use it without getting the fiber. As fiber goes, it's not the worst, but it can be a problem, even when gotten through garlic salt. If something is sautéed in fresh garlic, a good deal of flavor remains after the hunks of garlic have been scrapped away. Olive oil infused with garlic is an option too. Onions - the classic round or bulb shaped things that we put into everything require moderation. Onions bother ulcers, but not as much as other things.
Malic acid, citric acid, ascorbic acid, and even some preservatives are problems.
Seeds. Poppy seeds, sunflower seeds, almost any seeds are as bad as nuts or vinegar. If the ingredients list sesame seeds, or if you see sesame seeds on the product, it's a problem. Because sesame seeds eventually can be digested, they are not included in the fiber content rating listed on the product, but they are not digested before they reach your ulcer.
Baked pastries. Cake flour and pastry flour are softer than bread flour and so they are less fibrous. Wedding cake flour might be the softest flour there is and it makes great pancakes among other things. Donuts. Something about the way they are deep fried makes them a problem.
Fiber percentage listed in nutritive value description on food packaging
It is a useful guide even though the number is revealing only what percentage of your daily fiber requirement is contained in one serving of the product. If it says zero, it probably is safe. For me personally, products with 4% or less usually are fine. Above that and I begin to have problems.
Spices
The primary problem with spices is that they are fibers that are ground up and put in food. For someone with an ulcer that is like grinding glass into a recipe. Anything woody is fibrous. But in some cases if the spice is left whole, like a cinnamon stick, so that it can be removed or avoided, then it is fine. For instance, pumpkin pie can be made by steeping the whole spices wrapped in cloth in the milk (for a chiffon pumpkin pie) to impart the flavor of the spices while allowing the removal of the fibrous element before baking. This also can be done with a tea infuser holding the spices.
This works with cloves, allspice, mace, nutmeg and such like. This even has worked with spices like fenugreek, although generally the hotter the spice the more of a problem it will be even without the fiber. Turmeric, paprika, pepper, curry mixes and such are problematic even with the fiber removed.
Herbs
These can be treated like the spices above. In many cases the juice from fresh herbs is fine, or a broth made from dried herbs. Bitter or acidic herbs are a problem, but often, as long as the fiber is not included, the essence of the herb is fine. Flavoring oils with them is one way to do that. Basil Olive oil or Rosemary Olive oil or Cilantro Olive oil are non-fibrous ways of partaking of those herbs and those oils can be bought readymade.
There are many oils on the market now that add flavor to food without grinding spices. Toasted sesame oil mixed with olive oil and butter make an excellent sauce for either meat or vegetables.
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Restaurants
French is the safest, but it still is possible to eat Indian, Mexican and Thai food. It just takes learning what is safe. Indian restaurants are among the most difficult. Some have nothing on the menu that is safe. However, Tandoori chicken and fish, even though they have been marinated in spices, can be "relatively" okay because most of the spice drains off during cooking. Not that I don't feel it after I eat it, but hey, never eat Indian food again?
Also, in Indian restaurants, plain Nan is fine. The yogurt drinks some Indian restaurants make with mango or papaya are fine. Sometimes they contain rose water as well, which is high in Vitamin C and therefore a bit acidic (some standard Vitamin tablets use rose hips as the source for their C Vitamins), but in my experience it has not been nearly as acidic as citrus products.
Unfortunately they always put caraway seeds in rice in Indian restaurants. Seeds are one of the first things that must be abandoned to combat ulcers and heartburn. And many Indian restaurants now purchase their lamb in a form that contains herbs and spices in the meat, making it inedible for people with ulcers. You need to ask about that before ordering anything made with lamb in an Indian restaurant.
Acid Reducing Drugs Effect on Nutrition
When you reduce the acid in your stomach you reduce your body's ability to absorb Vitamin B-12. Effects of too little B-12 include fatigue, muscle weakness, problems with walking, tingling in feet and hands, depression, memory loss, dementia, hallucinations, psychosis, personality changes, and a reduced ability to make gains as a result of exercise. Do a search on "pernicious anemia" if you want to read more about what happens when there is too little B-12 in your body.
Among the H2-blockers and antacids that reduce your ability to absorb B-12 are Pepcid, Tagamet, Zantac, Nexium and Tums. Some drugs, like Prevacid, can permanently alter your bodies ability to produce acid and therefore permanently reduce its ability to absorb B-12 from food.
Fortunately, to overcome the problem, when it is caused by acid reducing drugs, prescriptions and shots are not necessary. B-12 pills are cheap and can be bought over the counter in any pharmacy. They are water soluble and nontoxic. So there is not a lot to worry about when trying B-12 to see if it helps clear up your symptoms. If it doesn't, there are other conditions that can produce similar symptoms.
The older we get, the more difficulty our bodies have absorbing B-12. Throw acid reducing drugs into the mix and it can be a problem. If you are under 40 the odds are this isn't your problem.
Ulcer
An ulcer is a wound, or an open sore, that is aggravated easily. If aggravated too much over too long a period of time it can perforate and even be fatal as bacteria in the digestive track are released into other parts of the body.
In most people the H-pylori that causes ulcers can be eradicated with drugs. It did not succeed with mine. In most of the rest of ulcer-sufferers, it can be controlled with Priolosec or Zantac or similar drugs. Unfortunately, those made me too stupid to function. Someday I may be forced to seek a surgical solution, but from what I have seen of that, I'd rather live on pabulum.
Articles
A helpful reader wrote in recommending these articles about how to heal ulcers:
http://www.drmirkin .com/morehealth/ G123.htm
http://www.drmirkin .com/archive/ 6470.html
Mayonnaise
Basic mayonnaise is made with oil, eggs, lemon and vinegar. Many people can tolerate it, but some can't. Just as soap is made with fat and lye, with lye being something that, by itself, would take your skin off, mayonnaise is made vinegar and lemon, which by themselves wreak havoc on ulcers. But there is so much more oil (fat) than acid in both mixes that most people can tolerate them. However, a reader has written that mayonnaise bothers him. He said he loves mayonnaise and so he found a substitute. He uses crema Salvadoreña (or Salvadoran cream). Common in Mexican cuisine, it is like a cross between sour cream and heavy cream but with a bit of a bite, which makes it perfect in sandwiches or as a sauce. We've even seen a recipe for putting it on plantain latkes. It also is a good substitute for Crème Fraîche and is the foundation of some desserts in Central and South America. It is one of the things some immigrants to the USA long for when remembering mother's cooking back home. If diary doesn't bother your ulcer, this is worth checking out even if you don't have a problem with mayonnaise.
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Tuesday, November 4, 2008
YOUTH SUFFER FROM JUNK SLEEP
YOUTH SUFFER FROM JUNK SLEEP
Junk sleep is what many youngsters are experiencing today.
In other words they dont sleep long or deep enough to give
their brain the required amount of rest.
This has been attributed to the many distractions in the form
of electronic gadgets like laptops, mobile phones,videogames,
etc that keep them awake most of the night.
A recent survey by the sleep council in Britain found that
30 percent of children between the ages 12 to 16 are sleeping
just for four to seven hours a day.
According to Dr. S.Vijay Mohan, Senior Consultant Physician
warns against the consequences of inadequate sleep amongst
teenagers as trend is catching in India as well "Mental
Simulation by these gadgets is okay within limits but it will
lead to depression later on.
Lack of sleep or poor sleep habits affect up eating properly".
Sleep deprivation has ill effects on the central nervous system
including the brain.
Performance level will come down because the concentration
level goes down. This makes the person feel leathargic.
Glare reflected from the screen will affect vision.
The doctor says that a minimum of eight hours sleep is required
to function well.
Lack of suffient sleep results in Heart diseases, BP and
hypertension.
It is an alarming situation because youngsters hardly take notice
of the junk sleep that they experience.
Yougsters mostly use to sleep at 1-00 AM or at 2-00AM and have
to wake up at 6-30AM to rush to Schools/ Colleges.
Most of the times youngsters reach Schools/Colleges late and
feel sleepy during the first two periods at Schools/colleges.
Mostly youngsters says, " I Chat online, listen to music,Playing
Videogames or I am busy talking over the Phone".
More ever mostly youngsters wont take intime food at home
and eats lot of fast foods which contains very high percetage of
salts,spices,Fats and Oils, which causes indigestion or acidity
or hyperacidity in the stomach which inturn also disturbs the sleep.
Youngsters don't realise the importance of a good night's sleep
and think that it's cool to stay awake.
Junk sleep is what many youngsters are experiencing today.
In other words they dont sleep long or deep enough to give
their brain the required amount of rest.
This has been attributed to the many distractions in the form
of electronic gadgets like laptops, mobile phones,videogames,
etc that keep them awake most of the night.
A recent survey by the sleep council in Britain found that
30 percent of children between the ages 12 to 16 are sleeping
just for four to seven hours a day.
According to Dr. S.Vijay Mohan, Senior Consultant Physician
warns against the consequences of inadequate sleep amongst
teenagers as trend is catching in India as well "Mental
Simulation by these gadgets is okay within limits but it will
lead to depression later on.
Lack of sleep or poor sleep habits affect up eating properly".
Sleep deprivation has ill effects on the central nervous system
including the brain.
Performance level will come down because the concentration
level goes down. This makes the person feel leathargic.
Glare reflected from the screen will affect vision.
The doctor says that a minimum of eight hours sleep is required
to function well.
Lack of suffient sleep results in Heart diseases, BP and
hypertension.
It is an alarming situation because youngsters hardly take notice
of the junk sleep that they experience.
Yougsters mostly use to sleep at 1-00 AM or at 2-00AM and have
to wake up at 6-30AM to rush to Schools/ Colleges.
Most of the times youngsters reach Schools/Colleges late and
feel sleepy during the first two periods at Schools/colleges.
Mostly youngsters says, " I Chat online, listen to music,Playing
Videogames or I am busy talking over the Phone".
More ever mostly youngsters wont take intime food at home
and eats lot of fast foods which contains very high percetage of
salts,spices,Fats and Oils, which causes indigestion or acidity
or hyperacidity in the stomach which inturn also disturbs the sleep.
Youngsters don't realise the importance of a good night's sleep
and think that it's cool to stay awake.
MOLECULE IN PAAN MAY TREAT BLOOD CANCER
MOLECULE IN PAAN MAY TREAT
BLOOD CANCER
A group of scientists in the centre for Scientific and Industrial Research here have claimed to have made a major break through in cancer studies when they sruck upon a molecule in betel (paan) leaf that targets and kills leukemia cells and holds the promise of becoming the world''s first herb based,cheap therapeutic drug for blood cancer. A multi- disciplinary team from CSIR''S premier lab Indian Institute of chemical Biology here is ecstatic with the serendipitous find since there is just one exorbitant drug currently available across the world for the treatment of chronic myelogenous leukemia, a severe type of blood cancer. The molecule, identified as chlorogenic acid, code - named ICB - 101 throughout the three - year hush- hush study, came as a chance discovery while the team was conducting immuno - modulatory studies on betel leaf and its effect on human cell lines. Team leader santu Bandyopadhyay said , we found that chlorogenic acid induced programmed cell death in human cancer cells transplanted in experimental nude mice. The 12 - member team, including IICB director and cell biologist Samir Bhattacharya, has applied for the US and global patents for the molecule. The molecule, tested on human cancer cell lines obtained from America, Milan - based Instituto Nazionale Tumori and Meikai University,Japan,showed no effect on the growth of non - cancerous cells. IICB ----------> INDIAN INSTITUTE OF CHEMICAL BIOLOGY.
BLOOD CANCER
A group of scientists in the centre for Scientific and Industrial Research here have claimed to have made a major break through in cancer studies when they sruck upon a molecule in betel (paan) leaf that targets and kills leukemia cells and holds the promise of becoming the world''s first herb based,cheap therapeutic drug for blood cancer. A multi- disciplinary team from CSIR''S premier lab Indian Institute of chemical Biology here is ecstatic with the serendipitous find since there is just one exorbitant drug currently available across the world for the treatment of chronic myelogenous leukemia, a severe type of blood cancer. The molecule, identified as chlorogenic acid, code - named ICB - 101 throughout the three - year hush- hush study, came as a chance discovery while the team was conducting immuno - modulatory studies on betel leaf and its effect on human cell lines. Team leader santu Bandyopadhyay said , we found that chlorogenic acid induced programmed cell death in human cancer cells transplanted in experimental nude mice. The 12 - member team, including IICB director and cell biologist Samir Bhattacharya, has applied for the US and global patents for the molecule. The molecule, tested on human cancer cell lines obtained from America, Milan - based Instituto Nazionale Tumori and Meikai University,Japan,showed no effect on the growth of non - cancerous cells. IICB ----------> INDIAN INSTITUTE OF CHEMICAL BIOLOGY.
HOMEO CURE FOR BRONCHITIS
HOMEO CURE FOR BRONC HITIS Well the season of colds and coughs. cough, nasal catarrh and throat pain are the worst. Our respiratory system after the larynex forms into bronchus and reaches out into the tissues of the lungs through bronchioles where exchange of oxygen into the body takes place. Sometimes in persons allergic to cold,dust,smoke or any of the various allergens the cilia which the line the inner lining of the bronchii and are capable of blocking the entry of dust or any infective particles become lax and are unable to do the duty. It is under these circumstances there is accumulation of mucus which is also produced more and develops into a typical sensation in the person compelling him to cough. The presence of mucus and low immunity also are a fertile ground for the bacteria to multiply and cause the condition of Bronchitis. TYPES OF BRONCHITIS: Acute Bronchitis: It generally starts as a flu and cold and spreads to the lungs and in a few can virulently spread to lung tissue causing Broncho - pneumonia if proper care is not entailed. It is usually caused by viral infection and when the mucus is collected forms the ground for secondary infection and Bronchitis. CHRONIC BRONCHITIS: The excessive secretion and accumulation of mucus could continue for almost three months or occur every year in any particular season is termed chronic. It can gradually weaken the lung tissue and lead to even lead to heart disease if not controlled properly. It is usually caused in smokers ( active and passive), air pollution, dust, people living in industrial areas,allergies etc. SYMPTOMS: Cough that produces mucus (sputum), may be blood streaked, Worse at night and disturbing sleep. Breathlessness on slightest exertion or activity. frequent respiratory infections (such as colds). Wheezing sound during sleep fatigue headaches associated with fever. INVESTIGATIONS: Pulmonary function test reveals the lung capacity is reduced. WHAT CAN HOMOEOPATHY DO? Homoeopathy has good remedies to relieve cold, the distressing cough with difficulty in breathing and control the infection, reduce the fever due to the same in quick time. It can also prevent the recurrent attacks of Bronchitis due to causes like allergy by improving the pulmonary function capacity wherever it is reversible. It can also prevent complications of Bronchitis. COMMON REMEDIES FOR BRONCHITIS: ANTIM TART ---& gt; if there is accumulation of mucus in the lungs and the patient is unable to expectorate. ARSENIC IOD -----> will cure the chronic bronchitis which remains after Tuberculosis or Broncho - pnuemonia. DROSERA -----> cures the distressing cough when the infection spreads larynx downwards into the lungs. HEPAR SULPH ------> when the cough occurs on slightest exposure to cold. RUMEX ----> cures the cough with tickling sensation in the throat. JUSTICIA -----> in the mother tincture form cures the acute catarrhal condition of the respiratory tract relieving the cough. Authors contact Address Dr. VENUGOPAL GOURI BHMS CONSULTANT HOMOEOPATH Email: drvenugopal@hotmail.com Helpline: 56 27 26 25 (mobile)
IT''S TIME TO KICK THAT BUTT
IT''S TIME TO KICK THAT BUTT
(Practical AYURVEDIC TIPS TO QUIT SMOKING)
The best way to break a bad habit is to replace it with a
healthy one,"says Ayurveda. It also believes that
unhealthy habits such as smoking and drugs have
psychological reasons,and therefore tries to address
problems such as anxiety, nervousness, lack of confidence
etc to help smokers kick the butt.
Ayurveda not only removes the cause of addiction(anxiety,
confusion ) etc, it also helps evaporate the toxins in the
body so that there is little or no discomfort of withdrawal
symptoms.
VACHA (CALAMUS) : Take this powder with a cup of water or tea.
ASWAGANDHA (PONNERUGADDA) : Besides beign a stress reliever,
it also removes smoke in the lungs and heals the affected
tissues. Consume a teaspoonful with milk twice a day.
BRAHMI (SARASWATHI AKU ): It relieves tension and soothes
your nerves, thus preventing your mind from seeking a fag
to beat the fatigue.
ALOE VERA (KALABANDA) : It helps those who are already affected
by lung, liver and blood diseases.Consuming pulp of this
plant daily helps in detoxifying the body.
Other herbs that help you start a fag- free life are
Shatavari and Bala, Ginger, pepper,Cloves,elaichi ...
Munching on these herbs now and then helps in relieving the
congestion that often arises after quitting smoking.
They are also effective in diverting your mind from the
nicotine butt.
Writer ..... DR.G.SRIDEVI
AYU KERALA AYURVEDIC PANCHAKARMA
Centre. Phno: 9440268186
(Practical AYURVEDIC TIPS TO QUIT SMOKING)
The best way to break a bad habit is to replace it with a
healthy one,"says Ayurveda. It also believes that
unhealthy habits such as smoking and drugs have
psychological reasons,and therefore tries to address
problems such as anxiety, nervousness, lack of confidence
etc to help smokers kick the butt.
Ayurveda not only removes the cause of addiction(anxiety,
confusion ) etc, it also helps evaporate the toxins in the
body so that there is little or no discomfort of withdrawal
symptoms.
VACHA (CALAMUS) : Take this powder with a cup of water or tea.
ASWAGANDHA (PONNERUGADDA) : Besides beign a stress reliever,
it also removes smoke in the lungs and heals the affected
tissues. Consume a teaspoonful with milk twice a day.
BRAHMI (SARASWATHI AKU ): It relieves tension and soothes
your nerves, thus preventing your mind from seeking a fag
to beat the fatigue.
ALOE VERA (KALABANDA) : It helps those who are already affected
by lung, liver and blood diseases.Consuming pulp of this
plant daily helps in detoxifying the body.
Other herbs that help you start a fag- free life are
Shatavari and Bala, Ginger, pepper,Cloves,elaichi ...
Munching on these herbs now and then helps in relieving the
congestion that often arises after quitting smoking.
They are also effective in diverting your mind from the
nicotine butt.
Writer ..... DR.G.SRIDEVI
AYU KERALA AYURVEDIC PANCHAKARMA
Centre. Phno: 9440268186
DIABETES
DIABETES
What is diabetes? Diabetes is a disease that affects the way your body uses blood sugar, or glucose,which is your body''s main source of fuel. Most of what we eat turns into glucose, and our body uses for energy. A harmone called insulin helps glucose enter into the body''s cells. When you have diabetes, your body does not produce or properly use insulin, causing a buildup of the sugars in your blood. What are the common symptoms? a) Frequent urination b) Excessive thirst c) Unexplained weight loss d) Extreme hunger e) Sudden vision changes f) Tingling or numbness in hands or feet g) Excessive fatigue h) Very dry skin i) Cuts and bruises that are slow to heal j) Recurring skin, gum or bladder infections A person with type 2 diabetes may not have any of these symptoms. That is why it is often called the " Silent Killer." Is diabetes contagious? Unlike the cold or flu, diabetes is not caused by a germ or virus The cause of diabetes contiues to be mystery, scientists believe that autoimune,genetic and environmental factors are involved in the development of this disease. What is Insulin? Insulin is a harmone released from the pancreas. It is the primary substance responsible for stabilizing your blood sugar levels. Insulin allows glucose to be transported into cells so the body can create energy. The rise in blood - sugar levels after eating or drinking stimulates the pancreas to produce insulin,causing blood - sugar levels to fall gradually. How do you check your blood - sugar levels? Blood - sugar levels are often checked at a routine physical examination . A blood sample is usually taken after you have fasted for about eight hours. Some elevation of blood - sugar levels after eating is normal,but even then, the levels shouldn''t be very high. Is there more than one type of diabetes? There are three types of diabetes characterized by high levels of blood glucose as a result of improper insulin production: type 1, type 2 and gestational. Each type is associated with serious complications. Who is at greater risk for type 1 diabetes? Type 1 diabetes was previously called insulin - dependent diabetes or juvenileonset diabetes. People with type 1 diabetes produce little or no insulin at all. Most develop the disease before age 30. Who is at greater risk for type 2? Type 2 diabetes was previously called non - insulin - dependent diabetes, or adultonset. The pancreas continues to manufacture insulin, sometimes at higher than normal levels. But the body develops a resistance to its effects, resulting in an insulin deficiency. This disease commonly begins after the age of 30 and becomes more common with age. Risk factors for type 2 include : older age,obesity, a family history of diabetes prior history of gestational diabetes, impaired glucose tolerance, physical inactivity and race/ethnicity. What is gestational diabetes? This type of diabetes develops in 2 to 5 percent of all pregnancies but disappears when the pregnancy is over.During pregnancy,Gestational diabetes requires treatment to normalize maternal blood - glucose levels to avoid compications in the infant. What is prediabetes? Before individual develops type 2 diabetes, they almost always have pre - diabetes. In such cases, the blood - glucose levels are higher than normal but are not yet high enough to be diagnosed as diabetes. If you have pre - diabetes and take action to manage your blood glucose levels through changes in your diet and increased exercises, research has shown that you can delay or prevent developing type 2 diabetes. What treatments are available? Managing blood - glucose levels should be planned with a qualified health care team.The main goal is to keep blood - sugar levels within a normal range. Treatment requires constant attention to weight control, exercise and diet.In type 1 diabetes, insulin - replacement therapy must be used. Insulin can be administered via injections or via an insulin pump that patients wear around the clock. Because insulin is destroyed in the stomach, it cannot be taken by mouth. Is there cure for diabetes? Diabetes is a chronic disease that has no cure. What are the complications? Many people first become aware that they are diabetic after developing one of the following life - threatening complications: a) Heart disease b) Blindness c) Kidney failure d) Need for amputation of a lower extremity other complications can include poor healing and deep infections caused by poor circulation. ** If you weigh the same as or more than the amount listed for your height, you may be at risk for diabetes. * At - risk weight chart * Body Mass Index HEIGHT WEIGHT in feet and inches
What is diabetes? Diabetes is a disease that affects the way your body uses blood sugar, or glucose,which is your body''s main source of fuel. Most of what we eat turns into glucose, and our body uses for energy. A harmone called insulin helps glucose enter into the body''s cells. When you have diabetes, your body does not produce or properly use insulin, causing a buildup of the sugars in your blood. What are the common symptoms? a) Frequent urination b) Excessive thirst c) Unexplained weight loss d) Extreme hunger e) Sudden vision changes f) Tingling or numbness in hands or feet g) Excessive fatigue h) Very dry skin i) Cuts and bruises that are slow to heal j) Recurring skin, gum or bladder infections A person with type 2 diabetes may not have any of these symptoms. That is why it is often called the " Silent Killer." Is diabetes contagious? Unlike the cold or flu, diabetes is not caused by a germ or virus The cause of diabetes contiues to be mystery, scientists believe that autoimune,genetic and environmental factors are involved in the development of this disease. What is Insulin? Insulin is a harmone released from the pancreas. It is the primary substance responsible for stabilizing your blood sugar levels. Insulin allows glucose to be transported into cells so the body can create energy. The rise in blood - sugar levels after eating or drinking stimulates the pancreas to produce insulin,causing blood - sugar levels to fall gradually. How do you check your blood - sugar levels? Blood - sugar levels are often checked at a routine physical examination . A blood sample is usually taken after you have fasted for about eight hours. Some elevation of blood - sugar levels after eating is normal,but even then, the levels shouldn''t be very high. Is there more than one type of diabetes? There are three types of diabetes characterized by high levels of blood glucose as a result of improper insulin production: type 1, type 2 and gestational. Each type is associated with serious complications. Who is at greater risk for type 1 diabetes? Type 1 diabetes was previously called insulin - dependent diabetes or juvenileonset diabetes. People with type 1 diabetes produce little or no insulin at all. Most develop the disease before age 30. Who is at greater risk for type 2? Type 2 diabetes was previously called non - insulin - dependent diabetes, or adultonset. The pancreas continues to manufacture insulin, sometimes at higher than normal levels. But the body develops a resistance to its effects, resulting in an insulin deficiency. This disease commonly begins after the age of 30 and becomes more common with age. Risk factors for type 2 include : older age,obesity, a family history of diabetes prior history of gestational diabetes, impaired glucose tolerance, physical inactivity and race/ethnicity. What is gestational diabetes? This type of diabetes develops in 2 to 5 percent of all pregnancies but disappears when the pregnancy is over.During pregnancy,Gestational diabetes requires treatment to normalize maternal blood - glucose levels to avoid compications in the infant. What is prediabetes? Before individual develops type 2 diabetes, they almost always have pre - diabetes. In such cases, the blood - glucose levels are higher than normal but are not yet high enough to be diagnosed as diabetes. If you have pre - diabetes and take action to manage your blood glucose levels through changes in your diet and increased exercises, research has shown that you can delay or prevent developing type 2 diabetes. What treatments are available? Managing blood - glucose levels should be planned with a qualified health care team.The main goal is to keep blood - sugar levels within a normal range. Treatment requires constant attention to weight control, exercise and diet.In type 1 diabetes, insulin - replacement therapy must be used. Insulin can be administered via injections or via an insulin pump that patients wear around the clock. Because insulin is destroyed in the stomach, it cannot be taken by mouth. Is there cure for diabetes? Diabetes is a chronic disease that has no cure. What are the complications? Many people first become aware that they are diabetic after developing one of the following life - threatening complications: a) Heart disease b) Blindness c) Kidney failure d) Need for amputation of a lower extremity other complications can include poor healing and deep infections caused by poor circulation. ** If you weigh the same as or more than the amount listed for your height, you may be at risk for diabetes. * At - risk weight chart * Body Mass Index HEIGHT WEIGHT in feet and inches
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