Saturday 17 September 2016

Be Healthy :Tips by Worlds big organisations..


Rheumatism and Treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis in Ayurveda

The word "Ama" literally means undigested or toxic product resulting as a consequence of impaired digestion due to vitiated doshas causing Amavata.
World Health Organization (WHO) has defined, rheumatism is a general term for diseases affecting the locomotive organs.
Rheumatism is an older 'layman term' used to refer different disorders affecting locomotive system: joints, muscles, tendons and soft tissues, and even the internal organs. They are common having vast impact on the health of population worldwide. The term Rheumatic diseases presents painful conditions caused by inflammation of muscles, tendons, joints and connective tissues. Involvement of weight-bearing joints – hips and knees lead to serious condition. In essence, it means a chronic inflammation of joints and it causes much discomfort to those suffering from it. Mostly rheumatic disorders are autoimmune.
It starts with the degeneration of joint's cartilage causing softening and reduction of the cartilage. The joint overheats, gets inflamed, and swells.

CLASSIFICATION

Rheumatic conditions may be classified as:
  • Localized (limited to a specific site, as bursitis and tendonitis)
  • Regional (larger area is involved , as chest wall pain)
  • Generalized (affecting various and diverse parts of the body, as in fibromyalgia).

SYMPTOMS

  • Symptoms includes the musculoskeletal system; some may feature immune system abnormalities.
  • Unpleasant pain in various body parts, particularly in the fingers, toes or wrists which may get intensified and limit the flexibility and the functioning of the joint that is joints become stiff.
  • Leads to permanent damage and disfiguring of the joints
  • Swollen and inflamed joints. 
  • Fatigue and Fever.
  • Loss of Appetite.
  • Medical problems affecting the heart, bones, joints, kidney, skin and lungs.

RHEUMATIC DISEASE CAN BE DISTINGUISH BETWEEN

  • Arthrosis: A joint cartilage disease results due to improper or excessive burdening.
  • Osteoporosis: Loss of bone matter causing the skeleton to lose its stability and risk of fractures increases.
  • Fibromyalgia: A distinctive form of rheumatism. It is caused due to hardening of the muscles, manifested by continuous pain in the muscles and tendons, and an increased sensitivity to pressure.
  • Rheumatic arthritis: Pain is felt in joints of fingers and hands, along with stiff joints and deformities.
  • Morbus Bechterew: A chronic inflammation of joints, in specific area of the spine. The chief symptom is a deep and chronic inflammatory backache and spine may get stiff.
  • Gout:  A metabolic disease,that occurs due to high concentration of uric acid in the body, resulting in joint inflammation which may be hereditary or caused by an improper diet.

CAUSES

  • The primary causes of rheumatism is considered that acidic food and salts consumed get saturated in the body resulting in inflammation of the tissues between the joints and this inflammation decreases the ability of the joints to move freely and leads to great amounts of pain when trying to do so.
  • Some rheumatic disorders are caused by crystals, such as uric acid crystals or gout.
  • Genetic predisposition can be the reason.
  • Smoking enhances the disease.
  • Aggravated by exposure to cold weather.
Ayurvedic View that toxic matter get stagnated in joints and other body parts which is poorly digested and eliminated out of the body causing rheumatism.


Ayurveda Yoga Tips-


Even if we have the best of intentions, the goals we set to get healthy (after this last slice of pizza, of course) sometimes fall by the wayside. It can be hard to stay motivated, or even properly informed, since the recommendations for what to eat and how long to exercise can be confusing and conflicting. (Fat, for example, was off the menu for years under official guidance that eating fat makes you fat, and now that advice is getting kicked to the curb.) As a result, truly healthy behaviors can have a hard time cutting through the noise. Despite everything we know about the health benefits of exercise, a recent study found that 43% of employed adults do not exercise often.
Yet getting healthier is still a worthy goal, and many experts in the fields of exercise, health and nutrition have clear ideas about how to get there. Here are some low-stress, bare-minimum ways to become a healthier person, even for those of us who love to eat and hit snooze.
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How to eat
Eating healthy shouldn’t be a nutrient numbers game. And no: you don’t have to go vegan or adopt a Paleo diet. Just make sure your plate contains more than two different colors, says Simin Nikbin Meydani, director of the Jean Mayer USDA Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging at Tufts University. “If it’s not, it’s boring, and you won’t meet your nutrient requirements,” she says. “If it’s green and red and brown, you can.”
After coloring your plate, make sure to consume it—and enjoy it—with someone else. “Sharing a meal with friends and family impacts our health and how we age and fare as we get older,” Meydani says.
Some countries, like Brazil, follow just that advice. Their government recommends eating whole foods, avoiding processed ones and dining with other people.

How to exercise
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends that American adults do two hours and 30 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic activity each week, plus some muscle-strengthening on the side.
Many people don’t do any of that. A 2015 study published in the The BMJ argued that older adults, especially, find it hard to meet that government advice. “Getting inactive people to do a little bit of physical activity, even if they don’t meet the recommendations, might provide greater population health gains,” wrote study author Philipe de Souto Barreto, a researcher at University Hospital of Toulouse, in the paper.
Yet new evidence suggests they don’t need to. Barreto points out that a study of more than 250,000 older adults found that getting less than an hour of moderate physical activity each week was linked to a 15% drop in death, which means that people do benefit from even a small amount of exercise. Studies have also shown significant health benefits from simple exercises like walking.

Some researchers are seeing how low people can go when it comes to time spent working out. Enter the one-minute workout, where you work out as hard as possible for 60 seconds, with some warm-up and cool-down exercises thrown in, too. Even though the time spent exercising is minimal, it’s meant to be hard, and is shown to improve health and fitness. “There might be time-efficient ways to get fit,” says Martin Gibala, chair of kinesiology at McMaster University in Canada. “The notion of meeting people in the middle is positive—but there’s no free lunch.”
The takeaway
Stressing out over meeting government numbers—whether for nutrient values of the number of exercise minutes—may not be worth the headache. Getting some exercise every week and eating colorful meals with friends can be an enjoyable way to live a healthier life. Doing something, it seems, is what’s important.

Sunday 11 September 2016

Exploring Unseen Places:The Greater India

Ziro, Arunachal Pradesh: Explore The Unexplored

A lesser known offbeat place in the crown of the North-East, Ziro is one of those places which boasts of agreeable climate throughout the year. Observe the beautiful green patches and rice fields, feel at home with the Apa Tani tribe and let your camera stretch its legs. All this and more. Enjoy!
Best time to visit: Throughout the year. The weather is pleasant and soothing for an offbeat holiday.
Ziro, an unexplored place to visit in North East
Ziro, an offbeat valley in the North-East

 Tawang, Arunachal Pradesh: Monastery hopping

Situated at a height of about 3048 meters above sea level, Tawang is a beautiful yet offbeat hill town that houses several monasteries. It is also popular as the birth place of the Dalai Lama. The best time to visit this picturesque offbeat place is in the months of March to September, as the summers are cool, while winters are often snow-clad.
When to visit Tawang: March to September. The summers are cool and pleasant, but the winters can get bitterly cold. The spring is the best time to see the valley in all its shiny glory.
Twang offbeat places in india
Tawang, Offbeat places in Arunachal Pradesh

 Majuli, Assam: Water Water everywhere!

Famous as the “World’s largest fresh water island”, this idyllic river island on the River Brahmaputra is located 20 kilometers away from the city of Jorhat. Referred to as the cultural capital of Assam, Majuli is a beautiful and unexplored  place resplendent with several festivals throughout the year. A must visit offbeat place to travel.
Ideal season to visit Majuli: Majuli is probably most beautiful during the monsoon, when the river is swollen and beautiful. October-March is a nice time to visit, with the cool climate makes a trip to Majuli absolutely worthwhile.
Majuli Assam Offbeat travel destination
Majuli, Offbeat places in the North-East 

Manas National Park, Assam: Unity in Diversity

Manas National Park is one of the UNESCO Natural World Heritage sites in Assam. It boasts of an Elephant Reserve, a Tiger Reserve and a biodiversity reserve. Neat and clean, well kept and not crowded like a Mumbai local during peak hours, this tends to a be a great choice for a peaceful holiday place.
The best time to visit Manas National Park are from October to April.
Manas national Park offbeat place to visit
Manas National Park, Offbeat places in the north-east 
Manas National Park

Champaner – Pavagadh, Gujarat: Wrapped in history

This is one of those UNESCO World Heritage Sites that will blow your mind away with its historical appeal. It is said that the Pavagadh hills are nothing but a chunk of the Himalayas carried over by Hanuman during Ramayana. A town with historical ruins set in the lap of the Pavagadh hills, this is a surefire offbeat place to visit.
October to February are the best months to visit Champaner Pavagadh. The Champaner-Pavagadh Archaeological Park is open all year and is a delight to visit for its Hindu and Islamic styles of design.
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 Patan, Gujarat: Old world charm

One of the newest addtitions to the UNESCO World Heritage Site list, Patan has sprung to popularity in traveler circuits because of its Rani ka Vav. Surrounded by huge walls and a very old world charm, this former capital of medieval Gujarat will make for a lovely offbeat holiday place to travel to.
The weather of Patan is at its most favorable during the months of October to March.
Patan gujarat, unexplored location
Patan , Offbeat World Heritage Site(Source)

Khajjiar, Himachal Pradesh: Paharon ki Mallika

Famous as the “Mini switzerland of India”, Khajjiar is a beautiful, sleepy hill town near Dalhousie that’s replete with hills, lakes and meadows, a la Bollywood Ghost Movies. Visitors, apart of reveling in the quiet mystery of this glorious, yet underrated hill town, can also partake of various adventure sports like paragliding, horse-riding, trekking and the like.
Khajjiar can be easily visited throughout the year. However, during the cold months, roads are often sealed off due to heavy snowfall. This may end up being a trip spoiler. However, if you’re an adventurous traveler, carry heavy woolens.
Khajjiar offbeat lesser known place in India
Lake Meadow, Khajjiar, Most beautiful Offbeat places in India

Saturday 10 September 2016

Healthy Tips:Flaxseeds benefits by Doctors Natural Therapy

Flaxseeds (also called linseeds) are a rich source of micronutrients, dietary fiber, manganese, vitamin B1, and the essential fatty acid alpha-linolenic acid, also known as ALA or omega-3.
The seeds come from flax, one of the oldest fiber crops in the world - known to have been cultivated in ancient Egypt and China.
Flaxseed is a source of healthy fat, antioxidants, and fiber; modern research has found evidence to suggest that flaxseed can also help lower the risk of diabetes, cancer, and heart disease.
King Charlemagne of the 8th century believed so strongly in the health benefits of flaxseed that he demanded his loyal subjects eat the seeds and passed laws to make sure of it.
This MNT Knowledge Center feature is part of a collection of articles on the health benefits of popular foods.
To reap the most benefits from flaxseeds, they should be bought in ground form or ground before consumption as whole flaxseeds can sometimes pass through the digestive tract undigested.
Flax flower

Possible health benefits of flaxseed

The therapeutic and beneficial properties of consuming flaxseed are not yet completely understood, and many claims still lack "high-quality" studies to back them up.
However, emerging research suggests that flaxseed might indeed be the wonder food many people claim it to be.
Flaxseed's possible health benefits include:


Cancer protection

Consuming flaxseed may help protect against prostate, colon, and breast cancers. Flaxseed is thought to prevent the growth of cancerous cells because its omega-3 fatty acids disrupt malignant cells from clinging onto other body cells. In addition, the lignans in flaxseed have antiangiogenic properties - they stop tumors from forming new blood vessels.
One US study presented at the 43rd annual meeting of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) revealed that consuming flaxseed can stop prostate cancer tumors from growing. Dr Wendy Demark-Wahnefried, lead investigator of the study said that the team was "excited that this study showed that flaxseed is safe and associated with a protective effect on prostate cancer."

Lowering cholesterol

Researchers at the Iowa State University's Nutrition and Wellness Research Center found that cholesterol levels lowered among men who included flaxseed in their diet. Suzanne Hendrich, lead author of the study, said that for "people who can't take something like Lipitor, this could at least give you some of that cholesterol-lowering benefit."

Preventing hot flashes

A study published in the Journal of the Society for Integrative Oncology suggests that a dietary intake of flaxseed can decrease the risk of hot flashes among postmenopausal women. "Not only does flaxseed seem to alleviate hot flashes, but it appears to have overall health and psychological benefits as well," concluded Dr. Pruthi.

Improving blood sugar

There is strong evidence to suggest that consuming flaxseed every day improves glycemic control in obese men and women with pre-diabetes4, according to a study published in Nutrition Research.

Protecting against radiation

A diet of flaxseed may protect skin tissue from being damaged by radiation, revealed researchers at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania. The investigators concluded that their "study demonstrates that dietary flaxseed, already known for its strong antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, works as both a mitigator and protector against radiation pneumonopathy."