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5 tips to improve your sleeping pattern and sleep better

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A good night’s sleep is a very essential feature of a healthy lifestyle. Problems with sleep like insomnia can affect the overall quality of life. Good sleeping pattern is essential as it plays a major role in protecting your mental and physical health and also can affect how well you think, work and learn. Read to know about 5 tips to improve your sleeping pattern and sleep better.

5 tips to improve your sleeping pattern and sleep better

As sleep deficiency can give rise to chronic health problems, it is important to make your sleeping pattern better if you are one of those who find it hard to sleep or suffer from insomnia.

Follow the below given tips to improve your sleeping pattern and sleep better and thereby promote healthy brain function and emotional wellbeing .

Follow a regular sleep schedule

  • Keeping a regular sleep schedule means to sleep and wake at the same time each day.
  • Consistency is important as a good sleep-wake cycle makes you feel more refreshed
  • Do not alter your sleep cycle on weekends and holidays. Do not oversleep or undersleep.
  • If you have lost few sleep hours, take a nap in the daytime instead of sleeping late

Avoid having foods that interfere with sleep

  • Some foods and habits can interfere with your sleep cycle. Try to avoid these during bed time
  • Drinks like coffee or tea can keep you awake as they are stimulants. Avoid coffee, tea and caffeine containing foods like chocolate, cola.
  • Some pain relievers can also act as stimulants and can keep you awake. Check if you are on any such medication.
  • If you are a smoker, refrain from tobacco at bedtime.

Promote sleep inducing environment in your bedroom

  • To promote a deep and sweet sleep, it is advised to make your bedroom quiet, cool and dark.
  • If you live in a noisy neighborhood, try using earplugs.
  • Make your room well ventilated and cool. Use a comfortable mattress and proper pillows.
  • Block light by using proper curtains, blackout shades or an eye mask.

Indulge in a pre sleep routine

  • Indulging in a daily pre sleep routine is a great way to prepare your body to sleep.
  • Any activity like reading a book, taking a bath or practising relaxation exercises like deep breathing can help a lot in promoting better sleep.
  • At the same time, make sure you avoid doing any stressful activities, both physically and mentally at bedtime.

Eat a balanced diet and exercise everyday

  • Your diet and physical activity also play a crucial role in inducing good sleep.
  • Improper diet has a direct affect on your sleep, so complete nutrition is very essential for a better sleep.
  • Good physical activity during the daytime can help you to fall asleep faster and have a sound sleep.
  • Exercising early in the morning is good. If you are not a morning person, exercise at least 3 hours before it is bedtime to promote good sleep.

Other tips which can help with sleep are as follows-

  • Avoid having large meals and alcohol at night
  • Avoid using a backlit device to read at night eg. your smart phone
  • Indulge in progressive muscle relaxation techniques
  • Destress yourselves. Save your worries for tomorrow (day)

Maintain a good sleep hygiene for a healthy life. Do consult your doctor if you find it hard to sleep even after following every trick in the book, as it can indicate an underlying health problem.

The above article is about 5 tips to improve your sleeping pattern and sleep better.

Small pox symptoms and treatment

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Small pox is a viral infection caused due to two variants of virus, Variola major and Variola minor. It is one f the deadly disease which wiped many people during its outbreak. 30% of the persons infected with the virus ended dead. It was also used as biological warfare. Edward Jenner first observed that milk maids developed resistance from small pox, thereafter he started vaccinating by taking the pus from the infected milkmaids with cowpox to healthy individuals. Now small pox is completely eradicated from the world and there are no cases of small pox reported globally. The last reported case was in the year 1977. Small pox virus is still maintained at two labs globally.

Small pox symptoms

  • About 2 weeks after the exposure to the virus causes fever, headache, sore throat and vomiting.
  • After a few days the symptoms appear in the form of rash on body. Fluid filled pustules will develop eventually and sometime pustules expand and join together covering a large portion of the skin.
  • In extreme conditions other deformities like loss of a lip, nose and ear tissue is seen.
  • Blindness could also occur as a result of corneal scarring.
  • About 30% of infected people face death in the 2nd week and other who survived has permanent scarring and some develop the above deformities.

Prevention and treatmentSmall pox –symptoms and treatment

  • Once infected with small pox virus it’s difficult to be treated, so it’s better avoided by vaccination.
  • If infected to a person, caretakers are advised to be vaccinated and sterile everything the patient uses before using by them. Those who are not vaccinated are advised to stay away from the infected person.
  • However the virus is completely eradicated globally therefore public people are not vaccinated for small pox, even if vaccinated the effect may only last for 10-12yrs. Much research isn’t available for Variola virus since it is eradicated everywhere.

Diabetes mellitus type 2 also called as non insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus or adult-onset diabetes

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Diabetes 2 is serious metabolic disorder faced by huge population of the world. It is the most common type of diabetes in adults. The increase in number of individuals with diabetes is increasing in alarming rates. With increased obesity cases diabetes 2 is also increasing. Obese people and people in whose family diabetes prevails are at higher risk of having this type of diabetes. It is characterized by hyperglycemia (high blood sugar) due to resistance to insulin or lack of insulin. Type 2 diabetes makes up to 90% to the total diabetes cases. It can be managed at early stages by proper exercises and food intake. If this continues medication is required to monitor the sugar level. If it is not controlled many complications occur eventually. Read about Diabetes mellitus type 2.

Cause

The development of type 2 diabetes is caused by a combination of lifestyle and genetic factors. While some of these factors are under personal control, such as diet and obesity, other factors are not, such as increasing age, female gender, and genetics.

A lack of sleep has been linked to type 2 diabetes. This is believed to act through its effect on metabolism. The nutritional status of a mother during fetal development may also play a role, with one proposed mechanism being that of altered DNA methylation.

Signs and symptoms

  • Polyuria (frequent urination)
  • Polydipsia (increased thirst)
  • Polyphagia (increased hunger)Diabetes mellitus type 2 also called as noninsulin-dependent diabetes mellitus or adult-onset diabetes
  • Weight loss
  • Blurred vision
  • Itchiness
  • Peripheral neuropathy
  • Recurrent vaginal and urinary tract infections
  • Fatigue
  • Hyperosmolar hyperglycemic state
  • Decreased level of consciousness
  • Low blood pressure

Complications

Type 2 diabetes is typically a chronic disease associated with a ten-year-shorter life expectancy. This is partly due to a number of complications with which it is associated, including: two to four times the risk of cardiovascular disease, including ischemic heart disease and stroke, a 20-fold increase in lower limb amputations. In the developed world, and increasingly elsewhere, type 2 diabetes is the largest cause of non traumatic blindness and kidney failure. It has also been associated with an increased risk of cognitive dysfunction and dementia through disease processes such as Alzheimer’s disease and vascular dementia. Other complications include sexual dysfunction, and frequent infections.

Prevention and treatmentDiabetes mellitus type 2 also called as noninsulin-dependent diabetes mellitus or adult-onset diabetes

Onset of type 2 diabetes can be delayed or prevented through proper nutrition and regular exercise. Intensive lifestyle measures may reduce the risk by over half. The benefit of exercise occurs regardless of the person’s initial weight or subsequent weight loss. Evidence for the benefit of dietary changes alone, however, is limited, with some evidence for a diet high in green leafy vegetables and some for limiting the intake of sugary drinks. In those with impaired glucose tolerance, diet and exercise either alone or in combination with metformin or acarbose may decrease the risk of developing diabetes. Lifestyle interventions are more effective than metformin. While low vitamin D levels are associated with an increased risk of diabetes, correcting the levels by supplementing vitamin D3 does not improve that risk.

Health Benefits of Mint Leaves video

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10 Tasty Carbs That Will not Make You Fat

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In this article, we explained clearly about 10 tasty carbs that will not make You fat.

Fruit

Some popular diets recommend limiting the fruit because of its relatively high concentrations of sugar compared to the other foods. Though you can continue to the lose weight even as eating fruit, so long as you do not pig out on it. Fructose, the sugar in fruit, is bad for you not because it raises the blood sugar, but because it is converted to fat in the liver. Although the relatively small amounts of fructose present in the whole fruit is nothing to worry about.

Beans

Although beans are relatively rich in carbs, a considerable portion of it is fiber and an overall glycemic load is pretty low. Beans are also an excellent source of the iron, protein and folate, as well as essential minerals.

Oats

10 Tasty Carbs That Will not Make You FatOatmeal is difficult because Quaker and other companies have somehow convinced us that the cooking real oats is too hard and time consuming for any cultured human being. This conveniently allows them to mark up prices on their immediate, pre-sweetened varieties that are closer to dessert than they are to the healthy breakfast. But in reality real rolled oats are the low calorie, high fiber, and not fattening in least. They also cook up in minutes.

Dairy

Have you ever checked the label of plain yogurt and wondered how all that sugar got in there? No you are not crazy, it is just that the FDA nutrition labels do not distinguish between added sugar sucrose or fructose and naturally occurring sugars like lactose, the sugar in milk. In reasonable quantities and without an added sugars read labels carefully, unsweetened dairy products will not usually contribute to fat gathering.

Lentils

Like beans, lentils are full of fiber and digest slowly. If anything, adding lentils to the diet will likely help you to lose weight, not make you gain it.

Farro

One of my favorite foods, farro is the dense and chewy grain with the thick skin and rich flavor. however it is a grain, farro is very filling and a little goes a long way. No need to spike the blood sugar with this stuff.

Wine

Though people frequently quote wine and alcohol as having the lot of calories, the body digests alcohol calories different than sugar calories and they have virtually no impact on the glycemic response. Though there are many reasons to keep the wine portions under control, sharing the occasional bottle would not stop you from losing the weight.

Quinoa

Technically a seed and not the grain, quinoa keen-wah is a good source of protein and fiber, and has the very low glycemic index. It is also high in iron, has a complete amino acid profile great for the vegetarians and cooks in almost no time.

Brown rice

A lot of people claim to dislike brown rice, but cooked properly it can be a beautiful addition to almost any meal. A small serving of brown rice can make your salads, stir fries and other vegetable dishes more satisfying, while not forcing that big blood sugar spike you’d get from eating bread.

Potatoes

This may surprise you, but moderate amounts of potatoes cooked in healthy oils not processed vegetable oils would not make you fat. Potatoes are actually fairly high in iron, vitamin C, vitamin B6 and minerals, making them a healthy alternative to other starches so long as you don’t go nuts.

And also read:

Five carbs which actually help to lose weight

Health Benefits of Almonds or Badam

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Almonds may be eaten on their own, raw or toasted. They are also the ingredients of several different dishes. Almonds are available sliced, flaked, slivered, as a flour, oil, butter, or as almond milk. Read about Health Benefits of Almonds.

The health benefits of almonds or Badam have been documented for centuries and modern research is backing up many of the claims – there any many goods reasons why you might want to consider including them in your diet.

1.Almonds,a healthy nutritious snack,rich in protein and fiber,boost up the energy level naturally.As a fiber rich content,helps in preventing constipation.

2.Almonds are low in calories and contains no cholesterol.It gives the feeling of fullness to the stomach and reduces our food intake.So daily consumption of almonds significantly helps in weight reduction.

3.Almonds reduces the total cholesterol in our body.It helps to increase the amount of HDL cholesterol and reduces the LDL(bad) cholesterol levels in blood

4.Almonds stabilizes the blood sugar level and helps in treating diabetes.

5.Almonds,rich in Omega 3 fatty acids and are considered as brain food.It helps in sharp, intellectual and healthy brain development.

6.Regular consumption of almonds reduces the risk of cancer,diabetes,Alzheimer’s disease and other chronic illness.

Health Benefits of Almonds or Badam7.Almonds,being a storehouse of nutrients helps to improve cardiovascular health.

8.Almonds being rich in potassium aids in regulating the blood pressure.It is also effective in preventing osteoporosis.

9.Almond contains folic acid which is very essential for pregnant women as it reduces the incidence of birth defects in newborn babies.

10.Almonds rich in vitamins and minerals is good for nourishing both the skin and hair.

11.Almonds contains monounsaturated fats and antioxidants like Vitamin E and magnesium which greatly aids in reducing the risk of heart attacks.
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Vitamins B8 Compounds

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Vitamin B is a water-soluble vitamin. They dissolve in water and are not stored in the body. Excess amounts are eliminated in urine so must be replaced every day in our diet to provide a continuous supply.These vitamins helps the body to get energy from the food we eat and helps in appetite control, vision, healthy skin, healthy nervous system and in red blood cell formation.B-complex vitamins are not harmful as the body excretes excess levels in urine. Read to know about Vitamins B8 Compounds.

B-complex is a compound of eight B vitamins,which includes

1.Vitamin B1

(thiamine) is needed for carbohydrate metabolism(required to properly use carbohydrates), to release energy from food and helps in the functioning of heart, brain, cardiovascular and nervous system.It is also used for maintaining a positive mental attitude,enhancing learning abilities,fighting stress,preventing memory loss and Alzheimer’s disease.Healthcare providers give thiamine shots for a memory disorder, alcohol withdrawal and coma.

Vitamin B1 cures and prevents Beriberi. Sources of thiamine includes pork, legumes (dried beans), peanuts, sunflower seeds, whole grains and enriched breads and cereals.

2.Vitamin B2

(riboflavin) helps the cells use oxygen and promote tissue repair. It is important for body growth and red blood cell production and helps in releasing energy from carbohydrates.Sources of Riboflavin includes dairy products,eggs,green leafy vegetables,lean meats,legumes,milk,nuts,breads and cereals.They are often fortified with riboflavin. Fortified means the vitamin has been added to the food.Because riboflavin is destroyed by exposure to light, foods with riboflavin should not be stored in glass containers that are exposed to light.

Deficiency of riboflavin causes anemia,mouth or lip sores,skin disorders,sore throat,swelling of mucus membranes.Because riboflavin is a water-soluble vitamin, leftover amounts leave the body through the urine. There is no known poisoning from riboflavin.

3.Vitamin B3

(niacin and niacinamide ) is used to release energy from carbohydrate and to process alcohol.It comes in 2 basic forms, niacin and niacinamide.

Niacin regulates cholestorol and used for treatments which includes circulation problems, migraine headache, dizziness, and to reduce the diarrhea associated with cholera. Niacin is also used for preventing positive urine drug screens in people who take illegal drugs.

Niacinamide is used for treating diabetes.It is applied to the skin for treating a skin condition called inflammatory acne vulgaris.

Sources: yeast, meat, fish, milk, eggs, green vegetables, beans, and cereal grains.Deficiency causes pellegra,characterized by dermatitis (inflammation of the skin), diarrhea,Irritability,loss of appetite,weakness and dizziness.Excessive Intake may cause damage to liver and ulcer.

4.Vitamin B5

(pantothenic acid)sources includes liver, yeast, eggs, legumes (dried beans), milk and whole grain breads and cereals.It aids in carbohydrate, protein and fat metabolism,Synthesizes hormones and cholesterol.Deficiency of Vitamin B5 includes infertility,fatigue and irritability.Excessive Intake may result in diarrhea and water retention.

5.Vitamin B6

(pyridoxine, pyridoxal, or pyridoxamine, or pyridoxine hydrochloride) is needed for fat, carbohydrate, and protein metabolism.Make antibodies and helps to fight against diseases.It creates hemoglobin and keeps blood sugar (glucose) in normal ranges. It helps the body use amino acids,aids in normal brain function and for formation of red blood cells.Sources includes meat, poultry, fish, whole grain and enriched breads and cereals, legumes (dried beans), potatoes and bananas.Deficiency causes anemia,dermatitis (inflammation of the skin).Excessive Intake causes numbness and damage to the nervous system.

6.Vitamin B7

(biotin)sources includes yeast, organ meats, milk, egg yolks, nuts, legumes (dried beans), and whole grains.Aids in carbohydrate, protein and fat metabolism.Deficiency causes lack or loss of appetite, nausea and vomiting,inflammation of the tongue,dermatitis (dryness and inflammation of the skin) and depression.

7.Vitamin B9

(folic acid)sources includes leafy green vegetables, fruits, dried beans, peas and nuts. Enriched breads, cereals and other grain products also contain folic acid.

Vitamins 8 CompoundsPregnant women who are thinking of becoming pregnant or who are pregnant often require additional supplementation of folic acid. Adequate folic acid is important for pregnant women because it has been shown to prevent some kinds of birth defects, including neural tube defects such as spina bifida. Many foods are now fortified with folic acid to help prevent these kinds of serious birth defects.

Folate (folic acid)

It is necessary for the production of red blood cells and for the synthesis of DNA (which controls heredity and is used to guide the cell in its daily activities). Folic acid also helps with tissue growth and cell function. In addition, it helps to increase appetite when needed and stimulates the formation of digestive acids.

Deficiency causes depression and anemia.

8.Vitamin B12

(various cobalamins; commonly cyanocobalamin in vitamin supplements)found in meat, poultry, fish, milk, eggs, and cheese.It is used for memory loss, Alzheimer’s disease,boosting mood, energy, concentration,strengths immune system and slows down the aging process. It is also used for heart disease, lowering high homocysteine levels (which may contribute to heart disease), male infertility, diabetes, sleep disorders, depression, mental disorders, weak bones (osteoporosis), swollen tendons, AIDS, inflammatory bowel disease, asthma, allergies, a skin disease called vitiligo, preventing cervical and other cancers, and skin infections. Deficiency causes sore tongue,weakness and anemia.

Edema- Accumulation of fluid in tissues

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Edema is a condition in which the fluid accumulates and appears to be as a soft smooth bulge when touched forms a pit or dent on the body. The fluid is accumulated in the interstitium which is located beneath the skin layers and in the body cavities. The fluid accumulation is formed due to the leakage from small blood vessels. Accumulation of fluid in tissues

Edema is generally caused due to injury or inflammation or any infections, sometimes it may be also due to some medications, disorders etc. It is even observed in pregnant women. The swelling is restricted to some areas or whole body in some instances.

Causes

Edema is caused due to many reasons; the following are few and frequent reasons which cause edema

  1. Physical inactivity- edema is more prevalent in people who do not exercise and lead a sedentary life. Standing or sitting for longer duration too causes edema
  2. Females- in females’ edema is quite often due to the hormonal change for time to time in their life time. During menstrual cycle the hormone levels change, especially progesterone due to this fluid retention is observed. Even contraceptive pills cause edema and women on these pills put on weight occasionally. At the time of pregnancy the female body undergoes many changes and this leads to accumulation of fluids in many parts like face, arms, legs and feet. It is also seen during menopause.
  3. Diseases- there are many diseases which cause edema, the following are few- liver, heart, lung, kidney diseases, thyroid dysfunction, diabetes, and arthritis which causes severe pain in the joints.

Symptoms

  • The skin on swollen part of the body looks stretched, smooth and shiny.
  • When pointed on the swollen part with a finger and left it forma a pit or dimple like structure.
  • Body feels heavy and discomfort in stretching and doing any activity.Edema- Accumulation of fluid in tissues
  • Body weight increases.
  • If edema is there in feet, it will be difficult in walking and moving.
  • Puffiness of ankles, joints, eyes and face is seen.
  • Swelling at joints causes restrictions for joint movements.

Diagnosis

The cause of edema can be determined by blood tests, urine tests, x-rays etc.

Treatment

  1. Since edema itself is not a problem and is caused due to other disease conditions etc, it is advised to know the reason underlying the cause of edema and give the treatment accordingly.
  2. Swelling in local areas like feet, hands etc can be prevented by not giving them any pressure or severe physical activity and keeping the body posture raised for example resting the feet by sitting or relaxing the legs on bed or sofa.

Preventive measures

  • Regular exercise helps the body to gain strength, which helps under physical stress to prevent edema.
  • Do not sit or stand in a position for longer periods, instead frequent movements or a slight walk helps to stretch muscles and loosen them under pressure and for proper blood circulation.
  • If obese care should be taken to cut down weight.

Beriberi – thiamine (vitamin B1) deficiency

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Beriberi is a disorder caused due thiamine or vitamin B1 deficiency, a deficiency disease marked by inflammatory or degenerative changes of the nerves, digestive system, and heart. It was quite common in South East Asian people whose staple food is rice. Thiamine is rich in the outer layer of the rice coat, but is removed and polished to increase the shelf life. It is also common I people with severe alcoholism. Read about Beriberi

Thiamine plays an important role in body metabolism; it is an important cofactor for many enzymes lack of thiamine causes non function of those enzymes leading to severe metabolic discrepancies. These enzymes play a role in glucose conversion to other storage products and metabolism of glucose for energy etc.

Beriberi is also genetic which is very rare and is caused due to lack of the ability to assimilate thiamine

Beriberi is also seen in infants who are breast fed by mothers who are deficient in thiamine. This may cause infant to become pale fatigue, vomiting, restlessness and in some severe cases cause death.

Symptoms

Beriberi is classified in to two types based on the organ which it affects

  • Dry beriberi – it affects nervous system, due to this patients find difficult in doing day to day work, vomiting and fatigue
  • Wet beriberi- affects heart and circulatory system, due to this patient suffer from heart failures etc
  • Both the dry and wet beriberi is seen in the same patient but sometimes one is more dominant and that eventually leads to the main cause of death if untreated.

Treatment Beriberi - thiamine (vitamin B1) deficiency

  1. Treatment includes taking good amounts of thiamine on a regular basis.
  2. If the thiamine deficiency is severe thiamine is injected intramuscularly or intravenously till the condition is improved and thereafter regular doses of thiamine is provided
  3. Traditional treatment includes consuming brown rice, whole grains flour, fresh fruits, raw vegetables, nuts etc.

 

 

5 Foods That Contain More Proteins Than Egg

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Proteins are the building blocks of our body. This is important to keep each single cell in its perfect structure and shape to provide excellent functioning. Providing protein through the diet is the best thing that we can do to make the process natural. There are some Foods That Contain More Proteins Than Egg

For children, protein is essential for their growth and development. Have different foods that are rich in protein in your list. This will help you to cook different dishes to keep their interest. Go through this article as we are discussing about the foods that contain more protein than eggs.

Dried Spirulina

While considering foods that contain more protein than eggs , dried spirulina will come in the top most list. Two tablespoons of dries spirulina contain eight grams of protein. You can include this protein rich sea weed in your diet with various delicious recipes. It is a good option to try it with your salads or to use it for seasoning any dish.

Soybeans

If you want to get 15 grams of protein from a quarter of cup, soybeans will be an excellent choice for you. Soybeans are widely considered as an alternative for non-vegetarian diet. Soybeans are one of the most important foods that are richer than eggs. Soy can be used to cook delicious recipes or try soy shake.

Yogurt

Yogurt is famous for its probiotics. Another important factor that makes yogurt one of the foods that are richer than eggs is its high content of protein. You can take plain yogurt or can use it to prepare vegetable salads. It is better to avoid flavoured options. Giving yogurt for your children on a daily basis is considered good for their growth and development.

Cheese

5 Foods That Contain More Proteins Than EggMilk and milk products contain high amount of protein. Among these, cheese is one of the most interesting choices, especially for children. Low-fat cottage cheese, low-fat swiss cheese, low-fat cheddar and parmesan are the commonly available choices. Cheese is considered as a better option when compared to butter for the purpose.

Pumpkin Seeds

Pumpkin seeds are wonderful source of protein. Apart from protein, this will also supply enough amounts of fiber and magnesium. You can take pumpkin seeds in your daily salads or replace your break time snacks with it. Try these protein rich foods that contain more protein than eggs. Remember to include protein rich foods in your daily diet to improve your health.

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Sprouted Moong Dal Salad For Weight loss

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Healthy breakfast is an necessary thing to start the day. Your system requires the right kind of food in the morning to stay active throughout the day. A healthy breakfast helps to keep your body fit and enhances concentration in your work. Therefore starting the day with right kind of food is extremely very important for all of us. Sprouted Moong Dal Salad For Weight loss

Sprouts are known to have several health benefits. It is also a great remedy for the weight loss. So, today we have a perfect sprouted moong dal salad for Weight loss breakfast recipe all those who want to watch the weight and stay healthy.

It is quick and easy recipe to make and does not take much time to prepare either.

So, here is the recipe of sprouted moong dal salad for weight loss. Take a look and give it a try.

Ingredients to prepare Sprouted Moong Dal Salad For Weight loss

  • Sprouted moong- 1 ½ cup
  • Tomatoes- 1 cup ( finely chopped)
  • Cucumber- 1 cup (finely chopped)
  • Coriander leaves- 1tbsp (finely chopped)
  • Green chilli- 1 (finely chopped)
  • Salad Dressing Black pepper – ½ tsp
  • Salt- as per taste
  • Roasted cumin powder or jeera- 1tsp
  • Lemon juice- 1tbsp
  • yogurt- 2tbsp
  • Ginger juice- 1tbsp
  • Olive oil- 1tbsp

Method to prepare Sprouted Moong Dal Salad For Weight loss

  • Mix all the salad dressing ingredients together. Keep aside.
  • Next cook the sprouts with salt and 1/4 cup of water in a saucepan.
  • Bring it to boil.
  • Cook for 10 minutes on low heat.
  •  Once done, turn off the heat.
  •  Cover the pan for about 3 to 4 minutes.
  • Let the sprouts cool to room temperature
  • Now mix the dressing with sprouts.
  • In a serving dish make arrange tomatoes,and cucumber.
  • Garnish with cilantro and green chilli. Healthy sprouted moong dal salad is ready to be served.

Have a great day with a healthy breakfast.

Sprouted Moong Dal Salad For Weight loss

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Foods To Avoid For Clear Skin

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If you want to clear skin, if you hate rashes & spots, it is highly very important to know that there is the link between the food & the skin. There are some foods to avoid for clear skin.

In fact, that is reason why some skin experts ask to stay away from the sugar & dairy substances. We normally think that food affects our health but it also effects the skin health.

Foods To Avoid For Clear SkinYou have already know fact that smoking damages the skin, is it right? In the same way, bad food habits also damage the skin.

The reason is so simple that some foods cause inflammation. Some foods nourish the skin with nutrients. Which type of foods would you decide and which ones would you avoid? Of course, you would like to stay away from worst foods for the skin.

If you go deeper, some of the skin experts also found the link between aging skin & consumption of simple carbohydrates. That is why they recommend complex carbohydrates & whole grains.

Also, the refined sugar that you enjoy is worst enemy of the skin according to skin experts. In fact the recent study claims that teenagers who never fell in love with the refined sugar experienced low levels of acne breakouts. So, skin care starts from the food consumption.

Milk Products

Al though we would love to consume milk & enjoy other milk products like ice cream & cheese, skin experts speak out that the acne & skin pigmentation can occur when you consume them too much. The logic is that they show is: hormonal imbalances in the system

Refined Sugar

The body has a natural mechanism to revitalize the skin and sugar slows down that according to the recent study. Wrinkles can be expected early if sugar habit cannot be restricted.

Food Additives

Yes, they are unhealthy for the system in many methods. All artificial additives do harm the skin and it is better to enjoy simple foods in its place of falling in love with such foods.

All Refined Foods

Brown bread is better than white bread, whole grains are better than the white rice. Prefer the right foods if you want the skin to be clear & glowing

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Tape worm infection

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Tape worms are flat segmented worms that cling on to the intestines of humans. Some species of tape worms infect other animals too. In a tape worm infection symptoms are very subtle and if can be recognized at early stages it is easy to treat. But sometimes tape worm infection can cause serious life threatening illness due to infection of vital organs like brain, liver heart etc.

Tape worm infection

Causes of infection

  • Eating under cooked meat from infected animals like pigs etc.
  • Eating unhygienic food which is contaminated by faeces that may be infested with the tape worms
  • Proper sanitation habits

Symptoms

The following are the basic symptoms of tape worm infection. However the reliable sign of infection is the presence of the segments of worm which look like white worms in the faeces

  • Nausea
  • Weakness
  • Diarrhea
  • Abdominal pain
  • Loss of appetite
  • Fatigue
  • Weight loss
  • Vitamin and mineral deficiencies

Diagnosis

Diagnosis of tape worm infection is by stool examination to identify the worm. If results are negative a blood test is conducted in order to see any presence of antibodies in the blood against the tape worm infection. In serious illness it is advised to go through imaging tests like MRI and CT scan

Treatment

Treatment for tape worm infection is by using oral medication. The most commonly used medicine is praziquantel (Biltricide). It is always advice to check for the presence of worm after the course of medication in order to confirm the extermination of the worm.

Prevention

  • The following are the preventive measures that would help to avoid tape worm infection
  • Wash your hands before and after using the toiletTape worm infection
  • Avoid raw fish and meat.
  • Thoroughly cook meat to higher temperatures before consuming
  • Freeze meat prior to cooking to -4 degrees F for at least 24 hours to kill tapeworm eggs.
  • Proper sanitation habits

Haemophilia – An inherited bleeding disorder

Vishruthi Nadiminti
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Haemophilia – An inherited bleeding disorder
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Haemophilia is a genetic disorder, it is characterised by absence of clotting of blood and continuous bleeding. It is a dangerous and life threatening problem. It occurs mostly in males and very rare in females. Read about inherited bleeding disorder.

Haemophilia is a X linked recessive gene therefore males are more likely to suffer from haemophilia than females due to the presence of one single X chromosome whereas females carry 2 X chromosomes. Therefore females act as carriers who pass the defective gene to the next generation.

Queen Victoria was a carrier and passed the mutation to her son Leopold and through several of her daughters to members of the royal families of Spain, Russia, and Germany.

There are three types of haemophiliaHaemophilia – An inherited bleeding disorder

  1. Haemophilia A is a deficiency in Factor VIII
  2. Haemophilia B is a deficiency in Factor IX.
  3. Haemophilia C is an autosomal genetic disorder (i.e. not X-linked) involving a lack of functional clotting Factor XI. Haemophilia C is not completely recessive, as heterozygous individuals also show increased bleeding.

The blood clotting mechanism is a series of cascade reactions which involves many clotting factors that generate fibrin which together with platelets stops bleeding and forms a mesh near the bleeding area. If any one of the clotting factors is deficient it leads to haemophilia.

Signs and symptoms

The symptoms of haemophilia can be mild to severe, depending on the level of clotting factors you have. Most cases are mild, but people with severe haemophilia experience symptoms, which require ongoing care.Haemophilia – An inherited bleeding disorder

Some of the signs of haemophilia are, large bruises, bleeding into muscles and joints, spontaneous bleeding, and bleeding for a long time after a cut or surgery.

People with severe haemophilia often experience internal bleeding. This usually occurs around the joints and muscles, causing pain and stiffness. It can also lead to joint damage over time.

Treatment

Although there’s no cure for haemophilia, treatment usually allows a person with the condition to enjoy a good quality of life.

In recent decades, genetically engineered clotting factor medications have been developed to prevent and treat prolonged bleeding. These medications are given as an injection, the timing of which depends on how severe the condition is. Injections are usually only given in milder cases in response to prolonged bleeding, whereas more severe cases are treated with regular injections to prevent bleeding.

Psoriasis is a skin problem

Vishruthi Nadiminti
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Psoriasis is a skin problem that appears on skin in white or red patches. It is a chronic skin problem which is caused due to the excess skin growth that forms thick patches called plaques.

Skin outer layer sheds periodically and new skin layer takes place the old outer layer when it sheds off, but in psoriasis the skin forms too quickly without the old layer shedding in the form of patches. It is most often seen on knees, elbows, scalp, feet, hands and lower back

Psoriasis is triggered by certain conditions like environmental changes, over reaction of immune system, temperatures changes, humidity in the air, infections and use of certain medications etc. In some cases, psoriasis runs in families.

Even though psoriasis is not a serious life threatening, but people who have psoriasis they feel embarrassing due to the appearance of the patches which make them feel insecure.

Psoriasis isn’t contagious. It can’t be spread by touch from person to person. It appears all of a sudden and can disappear without any treatment

Symptoms

Psoriasis can be mild with very small areas of rash that appears red or white. Sometimes it becomes sever causing the patches to raise and skin becomes red or white. Scaling of skin is observed, skin becomes very sensitive and tender. The skin becomes itchy that encourages to scratch and occasionally due to severe scratching blood may come. In some case the size of the patch increase or fuse with other patches to become a large patch covering a larger area.

In some people, psoriasis causes joints to become swollen, tender, and painful. This is called psoriasis arthritis. This arthritis can also affect the fingernails and toenails, causing the nails to pit, change color, and separate from the nail bed. Dead skin may build up under the nails.Psoriasis - a skin problem

Treatment and precautions

There is no prescribed treatment for psoriasis. It can be avoided by following certain precautions like maintaining a hygienic skin conditions by using moisturizer if skin is dry, avoiding too much moisturizer if skin is oily, like maintaining a balanced normal skin not too dry or oily. Avoid too much exposure to sunlight and skin infections and skin damage.

Stop Dieting And Start Living Healthy

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Stop Dieting And Start Living Healthy
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Stop dieting and start living, If one of the friends in circle dieted & became slim, it does not mean it would work for you. On the other hand, if you have disadvantaged the body of some necessary nutrients in the name of dieting, then you have just afforded to spoil the health.

Stop Dieting And Start Living Healthy

If dieting is deficiency then the word ‘diet’ is misunderstood. Staying healthy should be te first target & it does not need following trends or crash diets.

Remember this point: Your body weight depends upon the lots of factors. There is no use blaming you. Your genetics, the regular activity levels, the food & the stress levels- all of these factors either add or subtract to the weight.

So, if you think that some magic weight loss pill or program is going to do miracle, or some new age diet plan is going to remove all the surplus fat in mid-section, then you are mistaken.

On the other hand, health experts suggest that sudden weight loss is unhealthy. Weight should be slowly gained or steadily lost in order to make it a healthy process.

Also, remember that weight loss is more about adopting a new lifestyle. It is not just about depriving of some foods in the name of dieting. So, stop dieting and start eating living healthy.

Know About Nutrients

A balanced diet is what you need whether you are overweight or underweight. But mind the section size as it might affect the weight gain or loss.

What If Stress Makes You Binge Eat?

The answer is to find methods to deal with stress. It is a fact that stresses makes you desire for the favourite food as it eats up your energy levels.

Know the Difference between Craving And Hunger

When the body really wants food to get on, it gives a signal through hunger. But when the mind wants pleasure, it creates a craving. Know the difference and respond only to hunger.

Water

Water is a good method to answer cravings. But do not drink water to kill the hunger. Drink water to restrain snacking.

Stop dieting and start living healthyRaw Vegetables

Allow that at least the breakfast consists of raw foods. This helps detoxify the system & the best part is that raw foods are low in the calories.

Stay Busy

Staying busy helps in 2 ways: 1st ly when you are busy, you would put aside the cravings. Secondly, if you are physically busy then you can burn calories too!

Fight Boredom

A recent survey claims that 87 percent of the fat people snacked mainly to kill boredom. If that is the case with you, see whether you can kill boredom with some other activity.

Never Skip A Single Meal

Postponing a desire intensifies it. There is no use in skipping timely meals. On the other hand, it is unhealthy for several reasons. Eat light meals without postponing.

What If Friends Force U To Eat Junk?

There are 2 problems with Junk food. Firstly, it is costlier than healthy food. Secondly, it adds up to fat issues. Tell this to the friends.

Try Yoga

If gym & lifting weights are not for you, try yoga as a part of your physical activity. It works.

Alzheimer disease – a neurodegenerative disease

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Alzheimer is a progressive neurodegenerative disease and is the most common cause of dementia. The main cause of Alzheimer disease is the gradual accumulation of proteins in the form of structures called as plaques or tangles. Due to this protein accumulation they intervene between the neurons causing loss of connection between the neurons. This leads to death of the nerve cells and eventual loss of brain tissue. Due to this loss the chemicals in the brain which act as messengers level degrade and due to this information doesn’t pass effectively this leads to various symptoms like memory loss etc. Since Alzheimer is a progressive disorder as it progress the symptoms get worse. Read about Alzheimer disease.

Symptoms

Alzheimer is a progressive disorder and therefore the symptoms appear gradually and as the age increases symptoms become more severe. The initial symptom of Alzheimer is memory loss and other symptoms develop as follows:

  • Loss of thinking skillsAlzheimer disease – a neurodegenerative disease
  • Hallucinations and delusions
  •  Inability to perform simple tasks
  • Anxiety and frustration
  • Depression

Diagnosis

Alzheimer usually occurs in people whose age is more than 65, but there are cases where it occurred in younger age group people below 65 yrs. Diagnosis is very difficult in Alzheimer, it is usually recognized by its symptoms. Brain scan helps in ruling out other diseases like cancer or other infections. The brain scan of an Alzheimer patient shows the hippocampus and surrounding tissue of the brain shrinkage. They also diagnose by testing their memory skills etc.

Treatment

Presently there is no cure for Alzheimer. But various therapies and drug use is practiced to control the progress of the disease and to improve various symptoms. Drugs which help in memory improvement, decrease agitation, delusions are used.

Apart from the drug treatment many talking therapies are involved. Allowing the patients to improve their cognitive skills and do their day to day activities like cleaning cooking eating without any helpers. Exercising their brain with small puzzles and reading books also helpAlzheimer disease – a neurodegenerative disease

A person with Alzheimer should be treated well with love and dignity. Family care is very important and this helps a lot in the mental stability of the patient. They feel comfortable and secure without falling into depression, frustrations and other mental disorders.

Scabies- a contagious skin infection

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Scabies is a skin infection caused due a mite called as Sarcoptes scabiei. Scabies causes severe itching, due to the severe itching people scratch which becomes red and bruises occasionally. Severe itching is the main symptom of this infection. Infection spreads from one person to other by close contact like physical contact, using the same towels and napkins and blankets etc. Read about scabies.

Infection can spread very easily and if one person in a family gets in contact with the mite that person can spread the infection to all other family members before even signs or symptoms appear.

Symptoms

Scabies infection shows only two Signs and it can easily be diagnosed. The following are the two signs:

  1. Severe itching.
  2. A rash with tiny blisters which become sore and bruising due to severe scratching.

Surface Area of the body where scabies more often occurs:

  • Around arm pits and shoulderScabies- a contagious skin infection
  • On thighs
  • Around the waist line and navel
  • In babies it occurs on scalp, face, and palms and feet too.

Diagnosis

A physician can easily identify scabies infection just by the signs and symptoms with other family members. Sometimes to confirm microscopic analysis of scrapings of skin is done.

Treatment

Scabies can be treated very easily. Physician prescribes a lotion or cream that should be applied all over the body before sleep and leave it for 8-10hrs and should be washed with luke warm water. It is advised that the treatment should be done to all the family members on the same day. Wash all the clothing like bed sheets and blankets and use fresh ones in order to avoid any further infection. Mites may be residing on these clothing.

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