Tag: Obesity

World Hepatitis Day: Top Dietary Changes For Preventing Liver Damage In Hepatitis

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World Hepatitis Day: Every year, July 28 is observed as World Hepatitis Day. Read below to know the top dietary changes you need to make in order to prevent liver damage because of hepatitis. World Hepatitis Day 2018 falls on July 28. Every year, the day is celebrated all across the world in order to raise awareness about hepatitis and preventive measures for liver damage. Hepatitis is an inflammatory condition of the liver. Commonly, hepatitis is caused because of a viral infection. Autoimmune hepatitis and hepatitis occur because of medications, drugs, alcohol abuse and…

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International Yoga Day 2018: Tips to stay healthy and top yoga for daily life

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International Yoga day is celebrated on June 21 every year. Started in 2015, this year it will be the 4th edition of the International Yoga Day. The Yoga day was first proposed by prime minister Narendra Modi on September 27, 2014 during his speech at UNGA. PM Modi had stated yoga as a valuable gift with lots of health benefits. Yoga is being promoted by many celebrities like Shilpa Shetty Kundra, Malaika Arora and Bipasha Basu, among others. Since 2015, the International Yoga Day is celebrated every year across the globe in…

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Negative Effects of Over Eating

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By Jason Ladock Overeating is a disorder which not only affects physical health but causes a lot of stress at the mental and emotional level also. Some people tend to eat just because they feel bored or they have nothing to do! Others get into such undesirable habits to improve their physical appearance. Emotional mood swings like anger, sadness, distress, disappointment or betrayal makes people eat a lot more than they realize. In certain cases, medications for other treatments cause hunger due to which people start eating a lot. Overeating causes…

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रात को नहीं खानी चाहिए ये 10 चीजें

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हर व्यक्ति की खाने से जुड़ी अपनी अलग आदतें होती हैं। इसलिए कुछ लोग शाम के समय जल्दी खाना खा लेते हैं, जबकि कुछ लोग देर से खाते हैं। शरीर पर इन आदतों का तो असर पड़ता ही है, लेकिन क्या आप जानते हैं कि आपने रात को जो खाना खाया है, उसका सीधा असर आपकी नींद पर पड़ता है। जी हां, रात को सोने से पहले आपने जो खाना खाया है, यदि ठीक नहीं है तो आपको बहुत जल्दी गहरी नींद नहीं आएगी। आयुर्वेद में माना गया है कि…

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Dining Out Increases Exposure to Harmful Chemicals

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by Apurva Nagare Dining out increases exposure to harmful chemicals so you should think about cooking at home instead. Eating out may not just increase individual’s levels of sugar and fat but also teenagers who eat at restaurants may be exposed to potentially toxic chemicals such as phthalates that disrupt hormone balance and cause fertility problems, according to a study. They also have a negative impact on birth defects in young boys, behavioral problems and obesity. Phthalates are a group of chemicals which can be found in products like hair spray, shampoo, and perfume. They…

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Cancer: Types, Causes, Symptoms, & Treatments

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Cancer is a disease characterized by the presence of continuously dividing cells. Initially localized at a point called a tumor, these cells later distribute throughout the body via the blood or lymphatic system, and eventually result in death. These cells appear as lumps, which, if not detected at its early stages, might lead to a tumor in other parts of the body via the blood and lymphatic system. Cancer is caused by a number of external or internal stimuli. Various kinds of cancer show their symptoms in different ways. Certain home remedies exist…

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Dear women, are you over 40? Get these seven medical tests done for a healthy life

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Right from pelvic examination and pap smear to complete breast examination, here’s a list of suggested routine medical screening tests for women over the threshold of 40 years After reaching the age of 40, it is always advisable to go for a complete pelvic examination, Pap smear and Tests for HPV.(Shutterstock) Women in 40s undergo subtle changes that need to be addressed before they become problems: decrease in bone density, hormonal changes, stress, depression, among others. “Being proactive towards your health can prevent several problems. Go for regular health checkups, stay…

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Control your Risk factors

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Minimize Heart attack risk by controlling Stress, Cholesterol, Triglycerides, Blood Sugar, Bloodpressure, Smoking and Obesity See video by Dr.Bimal Chhajer Disclaimer: All information, data and material has been sourced from multiple authors and is for general information and educational purposes only 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 a severe medical condition or health concern, see your physician

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Yogasanas

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Yogasanas help exercise external as well as internal body parts. This helps with proper body functioning, thereby ensuring good physical health, as well as mental peace and calm.The various postures help correct our physiological and physical imbalances and help us tone our musculo-skeletal system. If practiced properly and regularly, yoga has an extremely rejuvenative and therapeutic effect on our body. If you are a beginner, you should always perform the yogasanas under the supervision of an expert trainer, who would advice you on which asanas are good for you keeping…

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Sugary drinks during pregnancy linked to mid-childhood asthma

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According to researchers, avoiding high intake of sugary beverages during pregnancy and in early childhood could be one of several ways to reduce the risk of childhood asthma. Children between the ages of 7 and 9 may be at greater risk of developing asthma if their mothers drank a lot of sugar-sweetened beverages while pregnant, warns a new study. “Avoiding high intake of sugary beverages during pregnancy and in early childhood could be one of several ways to reduce the risk of childhood asthma,” said study lead author Sheryl Rifas-Shiman…

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