Tag: Death

The Five Elements of Naturopathy

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The Five Elements Sarvam Dravyam Panchabhoutikatvam (Panchamahabhutas are the building blocks of everything on earth).Panchamahabhutas or the five elements of nature – Earth, Water, Fire, Air and Ether – are the sources of life and energy. Air originates from Ether, Fire originates from Air, Water originates from Fire and Earth originates from Water. The human body is made up of these five elements as well and disintegrates into its constituent elements upon death. A balance between these elements is required in our body for us to be healthy. Improper diet,…

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World Antibiotic Awareness Week: How over-the-counter antibiotics can threaten your health

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On World Antibiotic Awareness Week, learn how excess use of antibiotics can cause resistance which can make even common infections incurable. With the growth of antibiotic resistance complicating treatments for several diseases in India, we might reach a stage where common infections become incurable. Antibiotic resistance is a global threat to health and is part of a bigger problem called antimicrobial resistance (AMR). AMR refers to the ability of a microorganism (like bacteria, viruses, and some parasites) to stop an antimicrobial (such as antibiotics and antivirals) from working against it.…

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World Stroke Day: Effects and causes

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World Stroke Day is observed on the October 29, each year. Stroke, the most commonly heard reason of mortality in India after road accidents, is a condition where the brain does not receive enough oxygen or nutrients, causing brain cells to die.  Researches show that India will report almost 1.6 million cases of stroke annually by 2020 out of which one third would be disabled. A stroke, also known as a cerebrovascular accident or CVA, occurs when part of the brain loses its blood supply and stops working. This causes the part of the…

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No Time to Hit the Gym? Try 30 Minutes of Walking or 2 Hours of Daily Chores to Stay Active

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One in 12 deaths can be prevented with 30 minutes of physical activity 5 days a week, says a study. We have heard it several times before, and experts always remind us that to lead a healthy and fit life, one must engage in physical activities. Now, we don’t really mean spending hours in the gym or taking part in extreme sports. You will be surprised to learn that spending even 30 minutes walking daily can help you a great deal. According to a study published in The Lancet, one…

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World Breastfeeding week: More women are breastfeeding in India than before

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More mothers in India are now breastfeeding their babies, especially within the recommended one hour of birth, than a decade ago, government data shows. If compared globally the percentage may seem low, but there has been a significant improvement in breastfeeding practices among both rural and urban Indian women. According to the recent National Family Health Survey (NFHS)-4 that was released last year, 41.6% children under 3 years of age were breastfed within one hour of birth in 2015-16 as compared to 23.4% in 2005-06. Close to 55% of country’s children are exclusively breastfed,…

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4 Ways French Fries and Other Fast Foods Can Destroy Your Health

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Regular consumption of fried potatoes (commonly enjoyed as French fries) has been linked to an increased risk of death. Junk foods are called ‘junk’ for a reason. They are basically food items that contain no nutrition and become a source of empty calories that may lead to unnecessary weight gain which increases the risk of other lifestyle diseases like hypertension, high cholesterol, heart problems and diabetes. It may be comforting to indulge in cheesy, fatty or sugary foods, once in a while, but given the surge of fast food chains…

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BETWEEN 65 and DEATH

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1. It’s TIME to use the MONEY you SAVED UP. Use it and ENJOY it.  DON’T just keep it for those who may have NO NOTION of the SACRIFICES you made to get it. Remember there is nothing more DANGEROUS than a SON or DAUGHTER- IN- LAW with BIG ideas for your HARD-EARNED capital.   Warning: This is also a BAD TIME for INVESTMENTS, even if it seems wonderful or fool-proof. They only bring problems and worries. This is a time for you to ENJOY some PEACE and QUIET.  …

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Over 200 million Indians had high Blood Pressure in 2015: Lancet

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“High blood pressure is the leading risk factor for stroke and heart disease, and kills around 7.5 million people worldwide every year. India recorded 200 million persons in India with high blood pressure a key risk factor for heart attack in 2015 while China reported 226 million, says a study. Globally, the number of people with high blood pressure has almost doubled in 40 years to 1.13 billion in 2015, with the majority of them in low and middle-income countries. The study, published in the journal The Lancet, analysed changes…

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Fart Facts: 10 Facts About Farting

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Why do people fart? Why do farts smell? It’s one of the most common bodily functions of all time. Everyone does it. In fact, the word “fart” is one of the oldest words in the English language! 1. What is a fart, exactly? Farts are caused by trapped air, which can come from many sources. Some of it is air that we have swallowed while chewing or drinking. Some air is caused by gas seeping into our intestines from our blood, and some gas is produced by chemical reactions in…

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