By: Shailvee Sharda To discourage the use of tobacco among youths, state health department has decided to focus impact of tobacco consumption on health of heart in its IEC campaigns. This is significant considering that one in three adults in the state consume tobacco as per data from health ministry. Citing data from world health organisation on the eve of world no tobacco day, health minister Siddharth Nath Singh said over two million persons die of cardiovascular disease caused by tobacco consumption. “Since, tobacco is a dual killer, we have decided to launch a targeted…
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HYPERTENSION – THE HIGH AND LOW OF IT
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…
Read MoreARE YOU SUFFERING FROM INTENSE NECK PAIN? IT MAY BE CERVICAL SPONDYLOSIS!
Alleviate the Pain with Simple Natural Treatment Methods Do you suffer from bouts of severe neck pain and stiffness in your neck? It may be Cervical Spondylosis, commonly referred to as neck arthritis. It’s a painful condition that occurs both in men and women as they cross 40. In fact, more than 85% of people above 60 suffer from this debilitating condition. While there are no medications to combat cervical spondylosis, with the right lifestyle changes and proper care and treatment, you can be freed from the pain. How to…
Read MoreDon’t Let Air Pollution Affect Your Health. Here’s 5 Natural Ways to Boost Immunity!
Pollution is not just an issue for India and China, but the entire world is desperately trying to find a solution for the rising levels of pollutants. In the urban cities, especially, the quality of air is dipping fast. Recently, Delhi was in the news due to its extremely poor air quality. Schools, colleges, universities and workplaces had to be shut down, people avoided having to step out of their homes and there was fog everywhere. Well, if you cannot do anything about the pollution outside, you can at least…
Read More10 Amazing Foods That Will Help You Fight Pain Better Than Medicines
Switching to these natural foods is often better, in relieving pain or dealing with the uneasiness in chronic diseases, as compared to prescribed medicines and their side effects Sometimes, even drugs don’t help in lower the pain or uneasiness that one experiences in chronic diseases. While pills reduce the pain temporarily, they can be addictive and have side effects too. For instance, if one feels extreme pain in menstrual cramps, having a pain relief like meftal Spas might help in reducing the pain at that very moment. However, you would…
Read MoreWatch What Happens To Your Body When You Drink Warm Turmeric Water, It’s Unbelievable
Turmeric has many health benefits. Turmeric is anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and anti-aging spice. That is why you need to drink warm turmeric water every day. Turmeric contains one active compound – curcumin. More than 7000 scientific researches explain its amazing benefits. We present you 10 reasons why you should drink turmeric water 1. It fights against inflammation We are all aware that inflammation can lead to different diseases and turmeric can fight against inflammation. That is why it is extremely effective when it comes to fighting against inflammations. 2. It will…
Read MoreNatural Treatments for Hearing Loss
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…
Read MoreThis Protein Could Be the Reason for Bone Loss in Elderly
Researchers from University of Alabama at Birmingham in the US found that a protein called Cbf-beta plays a critical role in maintaining the bone-producing cells As you age, the bone density starts thinning, which results in eventual bone loss and conditions like osteoporosis. Scientists have identified a mechanism that causes the body to stop creating bone-producing cells with age, using which one can now device preventive treatments and measure to stop the bone loss. Osteoporosis is a condition where the loss of bone density and bone thinning increase the risk…
Read MoreMEDICINAL USES OF KAALI MIRCH (BLACK PEPPER)
The king of all spices- kaali mirch or black pepper has more benefits than we probably know. Black pepper finds its uses in various arenas starting from ancient Ayurvedic medicine to commonplace food seasoning. These aromatic tiny little seeds are a store house of health and medicinal benefits for the whole family. Here Are A Few Goodness Of Black Pepper That Forms A Part Of Every Household. ⚫ IMPROVES DIGESTION ▪ Black pepper or pepper nigrum is known to stimulate your sense organs mostly the taste buds. ▪ This stimulates our…
Read MoreHome Remedies for Dizziness
Dizziness is something that most of us experience at some point in our lives. It is a feeling of light-headedness, unsteadiness or loss of balance and can cause fainting. Dizziness with a feeling of spinning is referred to as vertigo, which is different from the nonspecific light-headedness. Dizziness is not a disease. It is a symptom of other conditions like low blood pressure, heart muscle disease, neurological disorders, anemia, allergies, hypoglycemia (low blood sugar), tinnitus, ear infections, heat stroke, vision-related disorders, migraines, anxiety disorders, and head injuries. It can also be due…
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