Archive for the ‘Health’ Category

Myocardial Infarction

August 30, 2010 - 5:56 pm No Comments

Myocardial Infarction commonly knows as Heart Attack due to an interruption in the supply of blood to the Heart. Whenever there is a blockage in the coronary artery, one of the important blood vessels of the heart, it leads to Heart Attack. The most common symptom of Heart Attack is the occurrence of sudden pain in the chest. It also causes a problem in breathing, nausea, a sudden sweating. Heart Attack leads to death in most of its cases. It is often referred as a killer disease which leads to death. Smoking, high cholesterol intake, obesity are the various factors which leads to Heart Attack. Hypertension, high blood pressure also contribute to this disease. When there is a block in the blood vessels of the heart, it leads to an inadequate supply of blood to the heart, thus causing Heart attack. Proper diagnosis and treatment in early stages can minimize the effects of this disease. But if a proper treatment is not given this disease becomes chronic and leads to death. In many cases a surgery is required for this disease. A proper diet is advised for the patients and the intake of high fat content food must be avoided. Proper physical exercises, intake of low fat and calorie content foods are some ways to prevent this disease.

Food

August 25, 2010 - 5:35 pm No Comments

Food comprises of all the eatables which we eat to get energy. This energy enables us to do work. Food also supplies nutrients for good health. So it is very essential for everyone to choose the right and nutritious food. Foods that we eat must be highly nutritious. The fruits and vegetables contain enormous nutrients. They are less expensive but most essential than other rich foods. They are the base of various proteins and vitamins which is ultimately essential for our body. They have a low calorie content which is very good for our health. These fruits and vegetables serves as a natural medicine for various diseases. The juice of bitter guard serves as a medicine for diabetes. Some delicious foods like pizza, burgers and creamy cakes contain more calories which is not good for our health. So we must avoid such foods. Oily foods contains more than 1000 calorie which is not good for our body. Fruits and vegetables are naturally available from plants. They are the best suppliers of nutrients to our body. So the more we eat them, the healthier we live. Some green vegetables like cucumber, spinach, lady’s finger, bitter guard are the best source of strength. They are even famous for their medical purposes. Pulses are the best source of proteins. So we must choose these kinds of nutritious foods to lead a healthy and happier life.

Pollution and Its Impacts

August 17, 2010 - 5:58 pm No Comments

Pollution is generally defined as the addition of unwanted substances in to the surroundings and thereby making it unfit for life. Pollution has a greater impact on our health. Air Pollution, Water pollution and Soil Pollution are the three main types of pollutions. Air Pollution and Soil pollution has a greater impact on our health than soil pollution. Soil pollution contaminates the soil and makes it unfit for plant growth and thus affects cultivation. Air pollution is the addition of unwanted and toxic gases and dust in to the atmosphere. Thus it causes serious respiratory problems like bronchitis, asthma and other lung disease. Air Pollution also leads to Acid rain which causes Skin disease. Planting trees and minimizing the vehicle exhaust can minimize Air pollution and its effects. Water pollution is the pollution of water in rivers, ponds, lakes etc. Water is very essential for our body. The contaminated water causes vital diseases in man. Cholera, Amoebiasis, Dysentery etc. are some of the waterborne disease caused by water pollution. Proper treatment of effluents before discharging in to water and reducing water contamination can minimize Water Pollution and its effects. Noise pollution causes loss of hearing and pain in ears. Minimizing the loudness of speakers and planting trees along roads can minimize Noise Pollution and its effects.

Jogging

August 14, 2010 - 5:44 pm No Comments

Jogging is one of the important ways for maintaining a good health. Many people say that jogging is a form of running. But it is an exercise which is of vital importance in many ways. The practice of jogging was first started in England. Some people even call it as a morning walk. It is a one of the aerobic exercise which develops our fitness and enhances our good health. We can see people jogging in the beaches, roadsides, and in parks in early morning. It is the best time for jogging. People go for jogging early in the morning and enjoy the pollution free fresh breeze. Before jogging people used to have a warm up by skipping and jumping. Jogging is of a great use to our health. While jogging millions of calories in our body are burnt. Jogging is the best way for the people who want to lose weight. Jogging is the best way to reduce obesity and other form of fat in our body. While jogging the fats and calories in our body are burnt and are converted into energies. Thus people feel fresh and energetic after jogging. It also makes the people active. So joking is the best morning exercise for fitness, weight loss and many things. So medical experts advice people to cultivate the practice of jogging for good health.

Leprosy

August 8, 2010 - 5:43 pm No Comments

Leprosy is a dreadful disease which affects our limbs and skin. Mycobacterium Lepromatosis causes this disease Leprosy. If there is a lack of proper treatment this disease easily spreads and damages our skin. There are still many people in India who are affected by Leprosy. The poor condition is that in many countries the affected people are made untouchables. So a proper treatment is not given to them. This disease can easily be cured if a proper treatment is provided. Multibacillary and paucibacillary are the different types of leprosy. Leprosy can be transmitted by close contact with the affected people and through body fluids. This disease also affects many animals. The affected person gets an itching and allergic reaction all over the body. The treatment for Leprosy was started in 1940’s. Some drugs were ineffective against Leprosy. Multi Drug Therapy which was developed later became an effective drug against Leprosy. This treatment easily cured this disease but this treatment was expensive. Leprosy can be prevented by an early identification of this disease so that a proper treatment can be given and also by spreading awareness among the people about Leprosy, its causes and its effects. Many people in the world are dying without treatment. So a proper care and treatment must be given to them.

Fruits

August 3, 2010 - 6:07 pm No Comments

Fruits are generally called as ripened ovaries of the flowers which are edible. Fruits are one of the types of food items which we eat in our life. There are many kinds of fruits like fleshy fruits, aggregate fruits, multiple fruits. Fleshy fruits have fleshy pulp which is edible. Fruits like apple, mango etc are fleshy fruits. In a multiple fruit there are many seeds and they are formed from a cluster of flowers. Jack fruit, magnolia are some of the multiple fruits. There are also many seedless fruits like grapes. There are citrus fruits like orange, lemon, sweet lime etc. The juice of these fruits contains citric acid. The fruits are mainly used as foods. Fruits are used in the manufacture of jams, ice creams etc. The fruit has a high nutritional value. Many fruits contain Fiber, Water and many vitamins. Vitamin C is available in many fruits. Nuts are known for their high protein content and also used in cooking and decorating foods. Fresh Fruit juices are very good for our health. Lime juice is very famous during summer season. Fruit consumption is also a medicine for various diseases. India is the leading country in the production of fresh fruits. Fruits contain vitamin C which is very essential for skin diseases. Thus consumption of fruits is important for a good health.

AIDS

July 30, 2010 - 6:04 pm No Comments

Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome is one of the vital diseases threatening the world. It mainly attacks and destroys the Immune system of a person, thus destroying the resistance power of the body against other diseases. It is caused mainly due to the Human Immunodeficiency Virus. It is transmitted by mucous, blood and other fluids of the body. It is mainly transmitted through Contaminated Syringes. Genetic transmission and Sexual transmission are the other ways of transmission of AIDS. The disastrous situation is that there is no proper vaccine against this disease. AIDS may lead to a death of a person. A person suffering from AIDS can easily be affected by other diseases as AIDS destroys immune system of the person. HIV destroys the white blood cells T-helper cells of the immune system. The prevention of AIDS is possible by avoiding the use of contaminated syringes and the body fluids of the affected persons. Antiviral therapy is a current treatment for AIDS. The progression of HIV in children is more rapid than in adults. There are some medicines given to the affected people which temporarily cure the effect of this disease. Many medical experts on the world are still researching for a proper vaccine against AIDS. So a proper awareness must be created among the people against this disease.

Diet

July 25, 2010 - 5:39 pm No Comments

Diet is one of the most important factors in nutrition, which is the sum of food taken by man. It is very important to know about the food we take. The food we eat supplies essential Proteins, Vitamins, Carbohydrates, fats to our body. These provide the essential energy to our body. But a too much or deficiency of these minerals causes diseases in our body. The energy provided by our food is measured by “Calorie”. Dieting helps us to maintain a proper food habit which maintains a proper level of those minerals in our body. Each food contains its own calorie of energy. In Dieting we neglect the high calorie foods. Foods like Butter, Meat, Oils, Nuts contains high calories. Many Vegetables, Fruits, are highly nutritious and contains very low amount of calories. These are highly nutritious for our body. Food items like Pizzas, burgers, cakes and other bakery items have very high calorie content, Oils also contains 1000 calories. Thus the intake of vegetables, fruits provides vital nutrients to our body and maintains a proper amount of calorie in our body. Dieting is also helpful to reduce fat and cholesterol in our body. Thus dieting helps us to overcome health problems like obesity, diabetes etc. thus it is very important for everyone to have a proper dieting habits to lead a healthy life.

Yoga

June 27, 2010 - 11:51 am No Comments

Yoga is fun and relaxing one, at the same time it is been a deliciously taking exception to beginners. There are different kinds of yoga for different things. Many have been modified from different countries. Yoga is been originated in India. There are different types of yoga is been classified like Karma yoga or yoga of action, Bhakti Yoga or yoga of devotion, Jnana yoga or yoga of Knowledge, Power Yoga and so on. Power Yoga is one of the famous one used still now in many counties. Power yoga increases muscle endurance and flexibility. Yoga mainly centering on the mind usually teaches you to let your body take over work while your mind releases. Yoga is fairly passive, but it is possible to engage it from a personal level. For actual workouts, I wouldn’t use it, but I find it very relaxing in combination with general exercise. That way I cater to both my body and my mind and neither is deprived. There are lots of benefits in yoga some of the benefits I list out here:
• It improves blood circulation.
• It infuses a sense of balance and internal harmony.
• It boosts your physical strength, stamina and flexibility.
• It imparts greater powers of concentration and self control.
• It helps in rehabilitation of old and new injuries.
• It brings down stress and enhances powers of relaxation.
• It enhances posture and muscle tone.
• It cleanses and improves overall organ functioning and so on.
Yoga surely enhances your strength, energy, vitality, flexibility and levels of survival.

Your Health in Your Hands!!!!!!

June 22, 2010 - 1:50 am No Comments

It is been assumed that most part of heart disease and stroke attacks in the rich country only, but over 80% of deaths from cardiovascular disease occur in low and middle income countries. Everyone needs a worldwide effort if we are to have a significant impact. Instead of trying to do exercise separately by going to gyms by paying money one can learn to do exercise in day to day activities like using the staircase instead of lifts and using the bicycle instead of car or bike for short distance. At a time when governments and business leaders are devoting considerable amounts of energy, and billions of dollars, to improve the health of global financial systems, attention should also be directed to the health of the workforce. Children should be encouraged to do physical activities like sports and games or do any other activities, which involve household work or working in the fields etc. This is more applicable where we have missed a lot of opportunities to work in the fertile land. To make our future generation healthy preventive measures have to be started in school. 80% of the cardiovascular deaths occur due to smoking, lack of exercise and unhealthy eating habits. Children should be taught about the ill effects of smoking, the importance of proper, regular physical exercise and a healthy eating habit. Today western countries face the problem of child obesity. So what is the solution for this problem?? It is not that always people should concern about the foods they eat, the work they do and etc. There are some steps to work with heart, which can be followed. Be physically active during the daytime by actively participating in the sports or fitness group with your friends. Walk or play or exercise during the launch break. Stick on the statement smokes free environment. Always choose healthy foods and enjoy your life without heart problems.