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Breathe right!

March 13, 2018 Urbanatural

By: KANIZA GARARI Lung cancer has also become a big concern as it is the second most common cancer among men after oral cavity cancers. The human lungs are a strong organ and its airways fight diseases until the very end without giving off any symptoms. The incidence of bronchial asthma, lung infections, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and lung cancer have seen a sharp rise due to alarming levels of vehicular pollution, increased smoking and unhealthy food habits among Indians. The human lungs are a strong organ and its airways fight…

HYPERTENSION – THE HIGH AND LOW OF IT

March 9, 2018 Urbanatural

Keep calm and say no to hypertension Hypertension which is commonly termed as high blood pressure is a lifestyle disease that is affecting millions of people across the world. What was earlier perceived to be a health issue that affected only the elderly is now detected even in children as well as teenagers. According to experts, the main reason for the increase in the number of reported cases of hypertension is the wrong choice of diet and lack of physical activities. However, this is not to be taken lightly, given…

Mumbai: Foundation Launches Campaign To Limit Salt Intake On World Kidney Day

March 7, 2018 Urbanatural

Mumbai Senior-Most Nephrologists Have Come Together To Show Solidarity Towards Spreading Awareness Of The Detrimental Role Of Salt Intake, In Kidney Disease Mumbai’s senior-most nephrologists have come together to show solidarity towards spreading awareness of the detrimental role of salt intake, in kidney disease. Spearheaded by Dr. Bhupendra Gandhi’s Amar Gandhi Foundation (AGF), and supported by the Mumbai Kidney Foundation (MKF), over 150 nephrologists in the city have raised a clarion call, “ek chammach kam” (One spoon less), to highlight the high salt intake among Indian population. Announcing the campaign,…

Bollywood Actress Sridevi Died: Why Heart Attacks on the Rise in Women

February 25, 2018 Urbanatural

Indian Popular Actress Sridevi breathed her last breath on Saturday night following cardiac arrest, India media reported. She was 54. Sridevi’s brother-in-law Sanjay Kapoor has confirmed the death of first female superstar of Bollywood, according to India media. Sridevi was reportedly with her husband Boney Kapoor and daughter Khushi at the time of her death in Dubai. While Reason for her Death was sudden cardiac arrest complete full information about her death has not yet revealed to media. As per new study has found women are three times more likely to die after experiencing a heart…

THE POWER OF DRY FRUITS AND NUTS

February 20, 2018 Urbanatural

Grab a handful of power-packed dry fruits and nuts everyday How often have you been bogged by your mother or your grandmother to have nuts and dry fruits with your breakfast? If you have not been taking these directions seriously, it is high time you start doing so. Dry fruits and nuts like almonds, walnuts, raisins, dates, Brazil nuts, apricots etc are store house of various essential nutrients and are considered to be extremely beneficial for one’s health. From helping to regulate weight to cholesterol in the blood, these can…

How To Read Your Tongue For Key Signs Of Health

January 12, 2018January 12, 2018 Urbanatural

Checking up on your health doesn’t have to be expensive and time-consuming. Of course, getting a full medical workup with lab tests and imaging is important if you need it, but for the average person who just wants to get a sense of how well she digested last night’s dinner or how well his body is handling the stress of working overtime, there’s a simple self-check that you can do in your own bathroom mirror. Just stick out your tongue. Within a few seconds, it’s possible to get the inside scoop on…

Why heart attacks are more prevalent in winters

November 20, 2017 Urbanatural

The body responds to cold by constricting superficial blood vessels, which decreases thermal conduction in the skin and subsequently increases arterial blood pressure. Other responses are shivering and increased heart rate, which raise the metabolic rate and in turn increase body temperature. The risk of suffering a heart attack is more likely to peak in the winter season and decline in summers because air temperature acts as an external trigger for the life threatening disease, an analysis has shown. The findings revealed that the average number of heart attacks per…

World Stroke Day: Effects and causes

October 29, 2017October 28, 2017 Urbanatural

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…

Health and Lifestyle Management

October 15, 2017 Urbanatural

Dr. Shreedhar Pulipati See attached pdf file articulating how our current Lifestyle is impacting our health and by the time we realize some time it is too late and painful. Explains why consistent efforts are required on regular basis to maintain good health HEALTH+ Source: Sree Amrutha Nature Care Disclaimer: Information and statements made are for education purposes and are not intended to replace the advice of your treating doctor. The views and nutritional advice expressed are not intended to be a substitute for conventional medical service. If you have…

Natural Treatments for Hearing Loss

October 13, 2017October 13, 2017 Urbanatural

By Dr. Mao Shing Ni AN UNFORTUNATE FACT: THE AVERAGE PERSON starts losing hearing in his or her twenties. The loss is so gradual that most people don’t notice until it affects their lives. Even when they need to use the highest volume on the television, some people don’t recognize or admit that they have a hearing problem. The gradual deterioration of hearing is primarily a result of the environmental, lifestyle, and dietary choices we make during our youth. The popularity of digital audio players is certainly adding to the problem of…