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Flatulence worries you ?

1. Over eating is to be avoided.

2. Talking while eating is not advisable.

3. Gulping down lot of water soon after meals can worsen your flatulence.

4. Sipping ginger juice or lemon juice (1-3 spoons) mixed in a cup of hot water gets rid of flatulence.

5. Asafetida fried in ghee with or without mixing in hot water to be taken to get rid of excessive flatulence.

6. Avoid eating potatoes, peas, sweet potatoes, sprouted cereals, and fried food in excess. Adding garlic, ginger, cumin, coriander to your dishes help.

7. Eat only when hungry.

8. Specific yoga asanas like pavanamukta asana, bhujanga asana, shalabhasana and sarvanga asana help. Learn doing it from a qualified person.

9. Fasting once a month is advisable. Either eat very less of fruits and vegetables or just drink water. Let your digestive system get a holiday too.

10. Being angry, upset or pre -occupied during eating should be avoided.

11.Physical activities or sleeping, immediately after eating is not to be done.

12Gulping down food in hurry or eating when not hungry can worsen flatulence.

Padmini
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1)Onion inhibits tumour growth because it is rich in a variety of sulfides.Research shows that the Chinese-with the highest intake of onions and garlic-have 40 per cent less risks of cancer.

2)As onion contains essential oils like alipropyl disulphide,catechol,protocatechnic acid and thiopropionoaldehyde-it is beneficial in heart diseases.One who takes 100 gms of onions per day gets rid of coronary heart or blood pressure disorders.It also reduces blood cholesterol.

3)Onion contains chromium,which helps to decrease fasting glucose levels,improves glucose tolerance and lowers insulin levels.

4)Onions also stimulate the immune system.

5)According to the American Heart Association,onions with garlic prevent thrombosis and reduce hypertension.

6)Onions are also used as a diuretic,expectorant and antiseptic.

7)Onions may be particularly beneficial for women in combating osteoporosis.

8)Onion can improve lung function,especially in asthma.

Pinakigoswami
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The Scriptures have given common man the idea of meditation which can make you oneself with God. For common people the word seemed to signify a kind of special method to practice so that one could feel the presence of God and the perfection of the method would lead one to visualize God.

Now the word has become a household term leading every one to believe that it can be practiced by everyone to relive oneself from stress, physical ailment and attain peace of mind. The method has become more of physical exercise than a quest for spirituality.

In ancient times the Munis, Rishies, or Saints meditated whole heartedly as they were away from the distraction of the materialistic world. The peaceful surroundings of the forest or the mountain caves helped them to concentrate. By developing concentration they could feel and experience the presence of the divine. It is quite difficult to say that all of them perceived god. By the time they reached the level of visualizing God they had themselves reached the stage of controlling all mental faculties.

In modern times such saints are very rare. They might have the experienced the presence of divinity but Ramakrishna’s vision of god is a rare experience. It cannot be attained only by meditation.

Is their no way for common people to meditate and control the mind? Concentration is the key word to it. It is easily said than done. It is by practice that one can develop a deep concentration. Concentration develops mental power and mental power must be made as strong as the physique. Actually god is the unconscious soul which always lies dormant within us. Meditation makes that dormant self more prominent and an individual is transported to a higher level than his counterpart. In this state all the activities of an individual is sincerely performed. Sincerity of purpose gives rise to devotion and devotion to determination. Unknowingly an individual has developed a strong mind and this state leads you to mental peace. All your work either small or big will be performed perfectly and it gives satisfaction.

The exercise is to concentrate on something that you are doing. The hectic schedule will be completed within time. You can retire to your bed with mental satisfaction. Just at the end of the day thank that Super power who has helped you to be strong, focused and sincere.
God Bless You All.

Manisha
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The health effects of tobacco smoking refers to direct tobacco smoking as well as the inhalation of environmental or secondhand tobacco smoke. The WHO in the 2002 World Health Repor estimates that in developed countries, 26% of male deaths and 9% of female deaths can be attributed to smoking. Similarly, the United States’ Centers for Disease Control and Prevention describes tobacco use as “the single most important preventable risk to human health in developed countries and an important cause of premature death worldwide”. In 2003, United States Surgeon General Richard H. Carmona stated that he would support the abolition of all tobacco products.

It is generally accepted among the general public that smoking can have devastating effects on the cardiovascular system and other important organs in the body, though the effects on the oral cavity are generally underestimated. Perhaps the most serious oral condition that can arise from tobacco smoking is that of oral cancer. However, smoking also increases the risk for various other oral diseases, some of which are almost completely exclusive to smokers.

Smoking has been proven to be an important factor in the staining of teeth. Halitosis is common among tobacco smokers. Other oral diseases that are known to have strong links to smoking are leukoplakia, Snuff Dipper’s lesions and smoker’s palate. Currently, there is growing evidence that tobacco greatly increases the risk of periodontal diseases, which includes bone and tooth loss. In addition, many smokers report a loss of taste sensation and/or salivary changes.

Saaqib
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During the past decade it has risen significantly in the whole world. Actually it has become one of the major health problems. Obese or overweight people are more prone to serious diseases like Stroke, Coronary heart disease, Diabetes, High cholesterol level, Arthritis, Gallbladder disease, Respiratory problems, Hypertension, Cancer etc. They can’t enjoy food, games, travelling or sex as much as physically fit or slim persons.

The problem of obesity has given rise to quick-fix slimming centres everywhere. Most of these centres lure the people by offering miracle solutions with medicines, super fat-free diet, and new exercise gadgets. Majority of their methods prove unscientific and dangerous. Their side effects can actually ruin your health. Moreover, after a short period you will again start gaining weight.

The physical exercise which can be done at home is the best method to reduce weight, and you can learn it easily. But never jump upon any exercise schedule with full force. Take it easy. Start with only a ten minutes schedule everyday (home exercise schedule) and then increase the time of the activities gradually. You should also incorporate some outdoor activities in your exercise schedule.

1. Running at Slow Pace
Running is a good exercise for weight-reduction. You can go to a nearby park and enjoy running. You can burn more than 100 calories just in fifteen minutes. And dear friend, it is real fun to run in a park full of trees and flower plants.

2. Jumping at a Place
If you don’t want to go out you can get almost the same benefit at your home by jumping at a place. You can do it in any small corner of your house. It is almost same like running. But be sure that there is proper ventilation. Keep flower pots at your home to get more oxygen..

3. Lie Down and Cycle
It is the best exercise for your stomach and thighs. You can do this exercise by lying on bed and moving your legs like you are cycling.

4. Moving Arms Up and Down
Stand at a place. Move your arms to upward direction simultaneously moving your body up with the help of feet fingers. Then bring your arms down along with your body.

5. Body Movement to Different Directions
You can do this exercise by moving any part of your body specially arms and legs to different directions. Never make any strenuous movements. Such simple movements give exercise to almost all the parts of your body.

6. Do Household Work
Doing household work will prove one of the best weight control methods. You not only get a good exercise but also get a satisfaction of completing those works which needed your attention.

7. Use Stairs
For going up, try to use stairs instead of escalators or elevators. Stairs may take more time but the exercise your body gets will be immensely beneficial.

8. Walk to Your Working Place
Try to walk to your working place. If it is very far, try to park your vehicle somewhat away from your working place so that you may get opportunity to walk. Walk as much as possible. It is the easiest way to burn extra calories and get stamina. Brisk walking burns around 180 calories in half an hour.

9. Enjoy the Fun of Cycling
Instead of two-wheelers we need to popularize cycling again for shopping or covering short distances. It is a wonderful cardio activity. It burns between 100 to 200 calories just in fifteen minutes. If you hesitate to go out on cycle keep a cycling machine at home. It is equally beneficial. But you will surely miss fun of outdoor.

10. Start Lifting Weights
Young men love to lift weights and they mostly do it to build muscles. Just after six months training they find that they are looking more handsome and healthy. But aged and physically weak persons must consult a physician before opting for hard exercise schedule. And most of the ladies don’t like any muscle building exercise.

11. Diet Control
A simple diet control can help you a lot to reduce weight. But don’t puncture the fun of life by stressing too much on it. Reduce the intake of fat and fried food. Increase the quantity of vegetables, salad and fruit.

If you follow these eleven steps you will definitely be free from the curse of obesity in a few months. Freedom from diseases, more fun and longer life-span is in your own hands, and it is free.

Anandrahi
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Spinal disc transplant ’success’

Doctors in China have carried out the world’s first spinal disc transplants on five patients, a study says.

The discs were placed in the necks of four men and a woman by a University of Hong Kong-led team.

They were taken, with the consent of relatives, from the spines of three young female donors who had died suddenly as a result of trauma.

Five years on, the patients are doing well, with improved mobility and no immune problems, says the Lancet.

The surgeons said refinements of the procedure may provide an alternative to standard therapies.

But they said it would be hard to replicate the technique for spinal discs in the more complex area of the lower back – the most common source of problems.

Removing damaged discs and fusing adjacent vertebrae together is regarded as the “gold standard” treatment.

However, it results in limited movement and may accelerate degeneration elsewhere.

Artificial discs have shown success, but may produce serious complications in the neck region.

Vertebral discs are the spine’s shock absorbers. The flat capsules, about an inch in diameter and a quarter-of-an-inch thick, fit tightly between the bones of the spinal column.

Under stress, a disc’s inner material may swell, pushing through the tough outer membrane onto surrounding nerves and causing pain, which can be excruciating.

In severe cases, a ruptured or torn membrane may result in irreversible damage.

Problems
Disc problems can result from violent injury, or the strain caused by everyday activities and accidents, such as lifting heavy objects the wrong way or slipping on ice. Normal ageing can also lead to disc degeneration.

Transplantation has never been successfully carried out on humans until now.

The discs were removed from the donors within two hours of death and frozen in preservative chemicals before being transferred to the patients.

Professor Keith Luk, who led the team, said: “With further improvements in the areas of graft preservation and surgical techniques, disc transplantation could be indicated in degenerative disc disease.

“But he said to extend the technique to the lower spine, which is more complex, would be a “challenge”.

In an accompanying comment article, doctors Wafa Skalli and Jean Dubousset, from the ENSAM-CNRS research institute in Paris, said the transplants could open a “new dimension” in the treatment of degenerative disc disease.

They added: “Disc transplantation could be an attractive alternative both for fusion and artificial disc replacement… This new approach could be of particular interest for younger patients for whom prevention of adjacent-level degeneration is important.”

Ask Sylvia
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Vascular (VAS-kyoo-ler): relating to the body’s blood vessels.

vein : a blood vessel that carries blood to the heart.

very-long-acting insulin: a type of insulin that starts to lower blood glucose within 1 hour after injection and keeps working evenly for 24 hours after injection.

very-low-density lipoprotein (VLDL) cholesterol : a form of cholesterol in the blood; high levels may be related to cardiovascular disease.

vitrectomy (vih-TREK-tuh-mee): surgery to restore sight in which the surgeon removes the cloudy vitreous humor in the eye and replaces it with a salt solution.

vitreous humor (VIH-tree-us): the clear gel that lies behind the eye’s lens and in front of the retina.

void: to urinate; to empty the bladder.

Wound care: steps taken to ensure that a wound such as a foot ulcer heals correctly. People with diabetes need to take special precautions so wounds do not become infected.

Xylitol (ZY-lih-tall): a carbohydrate-based sweetener found in plants and used as a substitute for sugar; provides calories. Found in some mints and chewing gum.

Ask Sylvia
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Some other common ingredients in homemade colon cleansing recipes may seem a little out of the ordinary. Bentonite clay is used along with apple juice and fiber powder in some recipes. Magnesium oxide is a powder that is recommended to be taken mixed with water and a little citrus juice. Flaxseed meal, acidophilus and Green Magic are also ingredients used in many recipes. The most common ingredients in colon cleanse recipes are curacao and can aloe leaf, senna, cascara sagrada, barberry root bark, ginger rhizome, garlic bulb, turkey rhubarb, cayenne pepper, fennel and ginger. These all have different but important properties that help effectively cleanse the colon. Fiber is very important in all colon-cleansing recipes. Fiber helps to move out waste and produce timely bowel movements. Fiber is the indigestible part of foods that helps to move everything along through your digestive system. This valuable ingredient is found naturally in fruits and vegetables and synthetically in fiber powders. Fruit juice does not contain fiber unless it is juiced fresh and includes the pulp of the fruit.Can it be harmful?

Colon irrigation promotes no direct side effects. Utilizing unsterile instruments, lack of hygiene and knowledge will surely cause more harm than good. Excessive cleansing ,cleansing without the qualified person prescribing should not be encouraged as it may have deleteroius effect on over all health too.Anyone will agree with Harvard Medical School’s Intelihealth.com that colonic hydrotherapy, or colonic irrigation, can be dangerous if it not administered properly. It is an invasive intervention that is unregulated and, therefore, potentially unsafe.Frequent treatments may cause you to absorb too much water. This may lead to electrolyte imbalances in the blood, nausea, vomiting, heart failure, fluid in the lungs, abnormal heart rhythms or coma.

Contaminated equipment can cause infection and there is a risk of bowel perforation.Colon cleansing at home is not advisable unless you have supervision of a qualified person while conducting it. It is advisable not to use senna regularly as it is habit forming and can have potential harmful effects Pregnant ladies, babies, infirm and the aged are not advised senna and never to be taken daily.

Some explored some unexplored herbs for cleansing
Aloe vera is one of the only known natural vegetarian sources of Vitamin B12, and it contains many minerals vital to the growth process and healthy function of all the body’s systems. Numerous studies worldwide indicate that aloe vera is a general tonic for the immune system and is known for it’s anti-inflammatory, anti- bacterial, and anti-viral actions. The juice is said to soothe digestive tract irritations such as colitis, ulcers and irritable bowel syndrome. In one study, oral use of Aloe for six months helped mitigate asthma symptoms in almost half of the participants.

Triphala the three Ayurvedic herbs has been under clinical trails since centuries and now again it has stood the test of time, it prevents aging, imparts immunity and improves mental faculties apart from acting as cleansers. It helps to detoxify the liver, restore digestion and purify blood. Triphala is widely used in a large number of medicinal preparations. This combination has been proved effective in clinical trails of cancer too.

Ayurveda prescribes more than 600 herbal combinations to cleanse and this succeeds without harmful effects as it is highly individualized.

Padmini
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Life on this earth has become a trial and so it is to be able to live healthy. Medical science has improved to a great deal but we have to compare our modern day doctors with the quality of mind that Indian doctors or (Vaidy ) strove to cultivate in the days gone by and rue the difference. It seems the Medical oath which doctors have to take at the time of graduating out which is popularly known as Hippocratic oath (taken to promise oneself to render selfless service) has become shortened and is likely to get further shortened now, to merit itself the new name that I would give it-hypocritical oath.

Some two years ago, my mom’s problem due to osteoporosis got so intense that she had to be x-rayed and checked up. The doctor made a few queries and found out that she was the wife of a retired central Government employee with medical reimbursement for operations. I suspect that was the reason why he suggested that she be admitted as an in-patient. As a dutiful daughter, I took two weeks leave to attend to her (and at that time I was working in a hamlet two hundred kilometers away from my place in Chennai).

She only had a pain at the neck, and for that they took blood test, urine test, CT scan, ultrasound scan(The one they do to check the baby in the tummy). Poor mom, doesn’t even possess a uterus which was removed two years prior to that. And there was mummy gloriously taking thaaat!

Everything , of course was normal, normal, normal and I was beginning to get really vexed because two days had passed and we weren’t getting any near solution. After the x-ray came a duty doctor went through it and said she needed an operation which had 25 percent chances of success. And if it was a failure, she would of course not lose her life but might be rendered invalidated. Since I was already annoyed with the way they were conducting themselves I decided to pack the bags and leave the hospital. My mother was in two minds regarding that matter. What, if the doctor is right. I think we rather follow the doctor’s advice!-she appealed to me, being a woman of the great old good days where people thought doctors were Gods. No, I said. Look at the way the doctors talk!

You know,when I enquired why they had to take ultrasound scan for a lady who had no problem there, the answer was this- Why are you so panicky, are you paying from your pocket? No, after all it is Government that pays!Just relax and tell me if you have any discomfort here. I decided they had no right to make business out of my poor mom’s ailing body and literally dragged her out of the murky hospital. The doctor’s kept protesting that when she had no problem with the comforts of the hospital, why did she needed to vacate so early. I said, well doctor, I have an urgent call at my place of work and needed to go. So there is nobody else to tend to her and of course we would be back shortly to enjoy all that hospitality!!!!

And come out we did and immediately took second opinion with certain other doctors known for neutral judgement and you will not believe it when I say that they simply ruled out an operation! They said it was wisdom to avoid an operation which any way had only 25% chances of a success and god would most probably be more generous if we left it to him. Two years have passed and my mother is still an active woman except for occasional neck aches.

So those who rush to hospitals for everything please bear in mind that you might better take a second counsel before wholly depending on certified doctors who are out to get you. Better still appeal to God’s generosity!!

manoharv
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When a person drinks alcohol, the alcohol is
1.absorbed by the stomach,
2.enters the bloodstream,
3.and goes to all the tissues.

The effects of alcohol are dependent on a variety of factors,including a person’s size, weight, age, and sex, as well as the amount of food and alcohol consumed.

The disinhibiting effect of alcohol is one of the main reasons it is used in so many social situations.

Other effects of moderate alcohol intake include dizziness and talkativeness;

the immediate effects of a larger amount of alcohol include slurred speech, disturbed sleep, nausea, and vomiting.

Alcohol, even at low doses, significantly impairs the judgment and coordination required to drive a car safely.

Low to moderate doses of alcohol can also increase the incidence of a variety of aggressive acts, including domestic violence and child abuse. Hangovers are another possible effect after large amounts of alcohol are consumed; a hangover consists of headache, nausea, thirst, dizziness, and fatigue.

jeevarajah
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