obesity

Given that diet and exercise often do not help to produce weight loss, scientists are becoming convinced that, for many, obesity is a genetic disorder. In 1994,a research group at Rockefeller University discovered in experiments on mice what is now called the obesity, or “ob” gene. In turn this discovery led to the identification of a hormone, termed leptin, that signals to the brain the amount of aft stored in the body. When injected into the rodents, the hormone reduced appetite and increased the body’s utilization of calories, the energy produced by food which the body may convert to fat. With findings like these, a large number of medical experts are turning to s selection of drugs which appear to be safe and effective in reducing weight and maintaining lower weight levels.

Because they see the obesity as an illness, these authorities claim that treatment should involve not only diet and exercise but drugs as well. What they have in mind is not just a short course of medication to produce small degrees of weight loss. They want to prescribe long-term, perhaps lifetime, drug therapies, just as they might for high blood pressure or diabetes. Obesity‘s victims, these doctors hope, will not only be able to lose weight, but will also keep that weight off forever.

Not everyone in the medical community is satisfied with the new therapies. Conservatives are seriously worried that the new drugs are, in fact, merely placebos {“medicines” that have no medicial effect but may benefit the patient psychologically}, or, worse, are actually detrimental to patient’s health. Their concern are understandable.

A few decades ago amphetamines-nicknamed “uppers” or “speed” – were widely prescribed to control weight. Patient became slimmer, but suffered from tension and irritability, higher pulse rates, and sleepless nights, side effects that may have outweighed the medical benefits of lower body weight. Conservatives also point out that risky as amphetamines were, they were generally prescribed only for temporary use. Advocates of new drug treatments leave open the possibility that the medications will be prescribed for a lifetime.

While there are at least five new diet drugs waiting approval by the US Drugs and Food Administration, at the moment, the only diet medication that is normally used in the US is “fen-phen”, a combination of the drugs fenfluramine and phentermine. Fenfluramine boosts serotonin, which elevates mood, while phentermine mimics other substances in the brain. Together, the drugs suppress appetite and increase the rate of burning of calories. As its success become more widely known, demand for this medication is increasing. Prescriptions for fenfluramine in 1995 were expected to be four times what they were the previous year.

For several reasons, however, fen-phen is not the perfect diet medication. First, there is some debate over safety, although most fen-phen researches say the drugs pose minor health risks compared with amphetamines heightens alertness while persuading the body to burn more calories, and fenfluramine, thought to cut cravings for starches and sweet, can cause drowsiness.

Many conservative doctors, moreover, still ermai8n reluctant to diagnose obesity as a disease. In a 1987 survey of 318 physician, two third said their obese patients lacked self control, and 30% described them as lazy. This traditional view holds that obesity results from a lack of discipline, correctable by diet and exercise. Since studies show that most dieters eat more than they say or even think they do, there is probably some truth in seeing a much simpler cause.

On the other hand, the traditional view is challenged by the discovery of the “ob” gene, which would seem to place significant weight loss outside the individual’ control. Then there is the problem of the ever-increasing numbers of those people, with the resulting increase in hypertension, and diabetes, leading to kidney failure and heart disease. All of these condition require medication, if not costly equipment and surgery. If all of these effects of obesity must be treated with medication, why refuse medical treatment to help control body weight? Is not prevention better than a cure?

• Children between the ages of seven to eight smoked bid is, older boys who were earning members, smoked cigarettes.
• The youngster smoker was six years old. All the boys, young and old, smoked ganja.
• Girls consumed supari or burnt tobacco powder.
• 87 children had already acquired pre-cancerous lesions, the youngest member of that group was 11 years old.
• “Solutions” or white ink or erasing fluids are also inhaled by these children to get a high.
• These substance are easily accessible, legal, and cost a mere Rs. 2.

No smoking

But this trend is not only confined to any particular segment of the society. According to doctor consumption of gutkha and smoking is quite rampant amongst children from higher income group. While there is demand to ban gutkha production, the state government has put the ball in the court of the central government, arguing that the changes in law are to be made by the Delhi bosses. The railway authorities on their part have stopped selling cigarettes on platforms, but the advertisements of the same can be seen everywhere.

According to CPAA officials, consumption of gutkha has gone up considerably in the last few years. Since there is no restriction on the advertisements of this product, even during Ganesha festival, companies producing gutkha sponsor events and display huge ads. Over 50 percent of the people screened so far are addicted to tobacco. The most common form of tobacco use is gutkha and chewing tobacco. Gutkha is being consumed by people of all ages, up to 22 times a day. The older the individual, the most popular chewing tobacco is.

Four million people die every year due to tobacco related causes. Unparalleled expansion of tobacco production and its aggressive and unrestricted promotion, especially in our country, confirms the fears, that by the year 203, 10 million people will is every year of tobacco related causes. Even though, governments are now recognizing and accepting the fact that tobacco harms their economics and kills their countrymen prematurely, not all governments are able to or want to introduce strong effective legislation and contribute in other ways to tobacco control.

More and more young smokers are being recruited into the ranks of tobacco habituate by not only the deceptive and manipulative advertising, but also by sponsorship pf sporting and other youth related activities. Though the industry claims, that use of tobacco is a decision made by informed individuals, the true picture is that today’s youth is making an uniformed choice when it comes to tobacco consumption. This is because the promotion of tobacco by the industry hides the truth about the effects of tobacco and goes to great lengths to make tobacco use seem to be the key to healthy, happy social life.

More important is the fact that nicotine is addictive takes away an individual’s ability to choose.

The medicinal, insecticidal and religious significance of neem tree is enshrined in mythology. The reference is that when ‘amrit’, the heavenly nectar, was being taken to Gods, a few drops fell on it. Since then the neem tree has assumed such an exalted position in our life.

The Ayurvedic text shows the efficacy of the tree in almost all sorts of human disease. The renowned Hindu physician and authority “Susruta” has dealt extensively with it.

The bark is a tonic, an astringent, an antipyretic, a cure for nausea and vomiting. It is an effective cure for skin disease and ulcers. The leaf is a known antiseptic.

It is extensively used in treating articaria, laraches, glandular, tumours, pimple, smallpox, jaundice, and ulcer, tuberculosis of the lympathic glands, leprosy, rheumatism and worms.

Neem oil contains a compound ‘nimbridin’ which is a powerful remedy for various skin ailments and pyorrhea. It is also a hair tonic. Its essence is used in toothpastes and beauty aids. The stems serve as tooth brushes, tooth paste and tooth pick. The sweet-smelling flower extract is a very good stimulant and an effective cure for tonic dyspepsia (indigestion). The gum that the tree excludes is effective in curing chronic skin infection, leprosy and general debility.

The insecticidal value of neem is rather phenomenal. A few leaves put info the granary protect it from insects. A layer of neem leaves between the folds keep silks and woolens moth free. Neem is an air purifier and protects people from malaria and cholera. Also there is much therapeutic value for the amber colored gum the tree yields.

As a standard remedy for burns neem leaves are soaked in oil and smeared over burnt tissues. Take crushed leaves in the form of pills grinding it with jiggery, dried in the shade, and consume twice or thrice daily till the burns begin to heal. Oil neem leaves and makes a concentrate to treat fungus infection. First cool it and then make a paste with a ripe banana to apply over the infection for half an hour. The boiled neem water can be used for treatment of skin inflammation and dermatitis.

To restore facial beauty, use an emulsion made of lime juice and coconut milk and adds rose petals or jasmine, mix a paste made of neem leaves and turmeric rhizome in the emulsion and applies over the affected spots. Wash face after an hour with warm water in which neem leaves have been boiled.

To prevent pimple take juice from an onion immersed in salt solution and exposed to the sun for two hours and mix it with neem water apply. It will work wonders. Any swelling caused by insect bites if exposed to the gentle smoke of burning neem leaves will soon subside.

Use of neem as an air purifier has proved to be effective as any commercial nitrogen carrier. Urea coated with need cake powder has been found not equally effective but even more economical. These developments are of utmost importance given the fact that an estimated 4, 00,000 cases of poising by pesticides occur in developing countries each year. Of these, at least 10,000 result in death.

Besides, the synthetic pesticides deplete natural resource and costly too. Hence neem is the natural, safe and renewable alternative.

From the ancient time, Neem is used as medicine because neem is antiseptic and in many diseases neem is used as medicine. So here I am going to share some benefits of neem.

Watermelon

Nutritionists have long appreciated the health benefit watermelon provides and the American Heart Association recently recognized the watermelon’s nutritional properties, giving it the heart-healthy seal of approval. Now research has shed new light on its potential health benefits.

Lycopene, an antioxidant that may help reduce the risks of cancer and other disease, is present in a high concentration in watermelon. A study conducted is researchers at Harvard University found that men who ate lycopene-rich diets of tomatoes and tomato products had a much lower risk of developing certain cancer, especially prostate cancer.

Watermelon contains about 15 to 20 milligrams of lycopene per two-cup serving. Apart from lycopene, watermelon is also a good source of potassium, vitamin C and vitamin D. The fruit also has diuretic effect, which is probably related to its citrulline and arginine content, which causes an increased synthesis of urea in the lever.

In China, physicians recommend the fruit to build body fluids, moisten the intestine and decrease thirst. It helps to detoxify the body and remove excess heat. This in turn, reduces the incidence of canker sores, kindly and urinary infection, and kidney stones and dysentery. Watermelon rind has high silicon content and is used in Chinese medicine to treat diabetes and hypertension. The rind can be eaten in small quantities, or can be juiced and drunk which is probably easier. And, surprise- when the rind is rubbed on acne, it helps decrease the blemishes with its cooling nature.

But according to Chinese medicine, watermelon should be avoided by those with weak digestion, anaemia, asthma or excessive or uncontrolled urination.

Naturopathic medicine uses watermelon seeds to relieve urinary pain, and to facilitate the passage of urine. They have also been used to ease backaches caused by kidney stones. They help to soothe the kidneys and the bladder, reducing inflammation the seed contain cucurbocitrin, a compound that dilates the blood capillaries, which can assist in lowering the blood pressure.

On hot summer days, the watermelon is a great choice to replenish body fluids since it is 92 percent water.

hangover

Even I am also feel hangover. When I drunk ‘Bhaang’ on Maha Shivratri. So, I know about hangover completely. This is the main reason to write this post. How you can come out from hangover?

By following these steps, you can come out from hangover.

1. Lemon Water: Taking lemon water is the best tip to come out from hangover because lemon water has such vitamins, nutrients and anti-oxidant which finished the alcohol elements in our body. Drink lemon water and mix a little salt in it. Thus you will completely come out from hangover. You can eat fruits also with lemon water.
2. Coconut Water: Due to taking alcohol, dryness comes in our body. In such time, coconut water becomes much useful because quantity of sugar and carbohydrates are very less in coconut water. Coconut water is 99% in fat free and minerals electrolytes are mixed in it. It keeps balance of water in our body.
3. Take Honey: By taking honey, you can finish the effect of alcohol in our body. Honey has element fructose which finishes liquor’s effect in our body. If we eat honey with bread then thus many useful elements come in our body like as sodiyam and potashiyam, which helps to finish the hangover completely.
4. Take Black coffee: In the morning, by taking one cup of black tea helps us to come out from hangover. Actually, in coffee have coffins which finish the hangover.
5.   Chocolate: If you like chocolate, then you can take chocolate. Chocolate also helps us to come out from hangover. Because, there is lot of sugar quantity in chocolate, which helps us to come out from hangover. You can take chocolate milk shake also.
6. Bathing with hot water: For come out from hangover, bath with hot water. If you are not in situation that can take bath then you can take steam also.

Nowadays use of alcohol is increasing day by day. Even in only little age, boys and girls start to take bear and other alcoholic products. But I think they don’t know that they playing with their health. So be careful and take care of your body and health.

‘Health is Wealth’ I don’t know who said these words but these are true. You cannot do any work properly if you don’t have good or better health. We should never careless about our health but if you don’t give proper attention to your health then it can be very harmful for you. For better health you can follow just simple tips also which I am going to write ahead. By follow these you can enjoy well and better health. Which steps I am going to write those are simple and common tips of health?

1. Take proper sleep to become energetic. A man can’t work properly without a sweet sleep. Adults need about eight hours of sleep each night.

2. Do work in a proper way and it should be according to your capacity.

3. Take morning walk daily because it fresh our mind, body and heart. Yoga is the best way to improve your health because it improves man strength.Yoga helps achieve our goal to reach our utmost potential and experience good health and happiness.

health is wealth

4. Try to become tension free because a man always does wrong decisions in a worried mind. Always make a decision with full confidence.

5. Make your mind in doing interesting work instead of wasting time.

6. Don’t read books at all time because it bored us so playing games also because games make us physical and mentally strong.

7. Drink water daily as much as you can because it is necessary for health .Drink at least 8 glasses of water daily. It also helps in regulating the body temperature .

8. Don’t use drugs because it harms our lungs, kidney and heart. Excessive use of alcohol harms our body.

9. Take breakfast daily but in less quantity. Take meal on right time and Take less fast food and trying to avoid it. Try to have fresh food because it will make you more energetic and have your food in peaceful manner. Make only little bit of use of carbohydrates ,minerals, fat .

10.The best way that a man can do in an easy way is to be happy. Watch funny movies, comedy shows and meet up with people who are positive and happy. we have to try to stay away from negativity. hope u like it.

1. Garlic is one of the best known and widely used herbal medicines. Garlic is a strong weapon against infection and a natural antibiotic. It has been found to reduce cholesterol and high blood pressure and is sometimes used to treat yeast infection.

2. Ginger has many medicinal uses. It is a very effective treatment for motion-sickness and general nausea. It is also used to prevent menstrual cramps and the nausea associated with chemotherapy.

3. Fenugreek is used by many women who suffer from the symptoms of menopause, hot-flushes, night sweats etc. It is also used to seduce cholesterol and relieve constipation.

4. Clones act as a wound antiseptic by killing harmful bacteria and are used to treat indigestion and diarrhea. They also act as deterrent to free radical damage to the body.

5. Turmeric has been used to treat arthritis, dysentery and heart disease. It is also believed to low the risk for certain cancers by attacking free radicals.

6. Coriander is another digestive enhancer which is used to treat colic pain general nausea.

7. Cinnamon is used to control the level of blood sugar for diabetics. It is also used to relieve the symptoms of urinary tract infection and yeast infections.

8. Oregano is used to relieve various respiratory system problem. It may also relieve digestive upsets and yeast infection.

Some pictures of herbs and spices

9. Astragalus herb is great herb immune system booster. Add it to soups or make a tincture.

10. Nettel is rich in minerals, especially calcium. Great for calming muscles spasms and toning the uterus.

Each herbs and spices have a distinct flavor, therefore enhancing foods differently. Herbs and spices are good in spaghetti or on meat. You have so many choices when it comes to herbs. Play around with the diverse herbs. You never know what you will come up with! You can find more information here.

1. The more fat you have on your body, the more is the risk of straining your heart and developing Diabetes.

2. If you are past the age of 25, the only way you can know that you are putting in exercise weight to compare your weight against your figures of desirable weight. If 20% more, you are obese.

3. If you are overweight. the only solution is to reduce, your food intake. Any amount of exercise in not as good as reducing in rake of food (rich in calories).

diet-and-exercise

4. If you spend more calories in work than what you take from food, you will lose weight. If you take more calories than what you spend, you will gain weight. It is all question of calories balance.

5. The Indian council of Medical Research recommended allowance of food stuffs to be taken by Indian consult your Dietician.

6. Do not start any dieting without consulting Doctor and Dietician.

7. Have some regular, strenuous exercise, at least for half an hour an each day. Running, Cycling, Swimming, brisk walking will help to reduce your fat by removing excess calories.

8. It has been proved that regular exercise can prevent heart attacks.

9. Never start any exercise programs without getting a fitness certificate from your Family Physician.

‘Health is Wealth’ i don’t know who said these words but this is true. Achieving and maintaining health is an ongoing process, shaped by both the evolution of health care knowledge and practices as well as personal strategies and organized interventions for staying healthy.