Natural foods containing healthy nutrients can help you achieve more radiant skin and hair. Natural ingredients tend to be absorbed well and contain actual antioxidants and enzymes in their purest, and most potent form.
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Thursday, October 21, 2010
Ayurvedic Approach to Treat Infertility
According to Ayurveda, preparing for conception can be easily compared to the process of farming. Just like the health of a crop depends on the quality of soil, seed, timing of sowing, and amount of watering it gets, the health of a baby depends on the health of its parents. For a pregnancy to be healthy and successful, a couple needs to take care of the following four essential factors: Sperm/Ovum (Seeds), Uterus (Soil), Nourishment (Water), Time for Conception (Timing of Sowing). Reproductive health, in both men and women, depends on the health of the reproductive tissue or shukra dhatu. In women, shukra creates the ovum as part of the monthly cycle, and in men the semen is formed due to sexual stimulation. The shukra is created as part of a long chain of metabolic transformations. It starts with the digestion of food, then goes on to transformation of food to nutrient fluid, blood, muscle, fat, bone, bone marrow, and finally, to shukra tissue. Healthy shukra tissue, then, according to Ayurveda, depends on the health of all the other tissues in the body.
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Sushruta-The great Indian Ayurvedic Surgeon
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Sushruta-The great Indian Ayurvedic Surgeon
Friday, August 13, 2010
Sunday, July 25, 2010
Top ten foods to help you remain slim!!!
Here is a list of ten foods that can help you control your weight:
1.Blueberries: Not only are they a rich source of antioxidants but also reduce ageing and help in keeping off abdominal fat.
2.Asparagus: Being a natural diuretic, it helps to shed water weight. Asparagus also contains phytochemical glutathione, which has antioxidants and cancer preventing properties.
3. Apples: Rich in fibre, they keep you satisfied for longer, which is the key to maintaining a healthy weight.
4. Eggs: High in proteins, eggs are good for long lustrous hair. Being a good source of Vitamin B12, they help break down fat too.
5. Yoghurt: A rich source of good bacteria, it strengthens and stabilises the immune system. These probiotics can also work to improve the functioning of our GI tract.
6. Green tea: Aids digestion, detoxifies the body, making the skin glow. It also helps burn calories.
7. Salmon: It is a rich source of Omega 3 fatty acids that help burn fat and add glow to the skin. 8.Cinnamon: Reduces cholesterol levels in the body and regulates blood sugar, making it extremely beneficial for those with type 2 diabetes.
8. Indian Gooseberry: Indian Gooseberry is a good source of chromium, which helps in boosting our body metabolism.
9. Almonds: High in alpha linoleic acid, they can speed up the metabolism of fat as they contain good fat.
10. Soya bean: Contains choline which breaks down fatty deposits and blocks fat absorption.
Sunday, June 6, 2010
Food For The Brain.....
Like our body, our brain, too needs proper nourishment to perform at its optimum level. Here are some of the important foods that our brain requires to perform at its best:
1. Water: Each and every function of our brain is electric in nature. And water is a good conductor of electricity. So, a hydrated brain always performs better than a partially dehydrated brain. One should have about 8 glasses of water every day to enable the brain to perform at its maximum potential.
2. Oxygen: Generally, after a big meal, people feel sleepy, because the oxygen needed by the brain is being utilized by the body to digest the food. Hence, it is advisable to have smaller meals at frequent intervals. Also Deep Breathing Techniques and Yogic Breathing Techniques like Pranayama, help in improved oxygen utilization in the brain.
3. Protein: Protein is needed by the brain for making the neurotransmitters, which are responsible for transmitting the impulses within the brain, i.e. they are messengers that carry message from neuron to neuron.
4. Carbohydrate: Carbohydrate is required by our brain as it enhances the absorption of tryptophan, an essential amino acid.
5. Fat: Our brain cells are covered by myelin sheath, which is made up of fat and omega-3 fatty acids.
6. Vitamins and Minerals: Vitamins such as B complex and minerals such as magnesium and manganese produce energy, vitamins A, C and E preserve memory, while sodium, potassium and calcium facilitate the thinking process of the brain.
The three neurotransmitters, vital for brain functioning, found in our food are:
1. Acetylcholine: Responsible for memory, found in egg yolk, peanuts, meat, milk, milk products, fish, broccoli, cabbage and cauliflower.
2. Dopamine: It is responsible for movement, attention and learning. Dopamine-rich food includes fish, nuts and soy products.
3. Serotonin: A hormone of happiness. Lack of it can cause depression and an excess can induce sleep. Food sources are pasta, starchy vegetables, cereals and bread.
1. Water: Each and every function of our brain is electric in nature. And water is a good conductor of electricity. So, a hydrated brain always performs better than a partially dehydrated brain. One should have about 8 glasses of water every day to enable the brain to perform at its maximum potential.
2. Oxygen: Generally, after a big meal, people feel sleepy, because the oxygen needed by the brain is being utilized by the body to digest the food. Hence, it is advisable to have smaller meals at frequent intervals. Also Deep Breathing Techniques and Yogic Breathing Techniques like Pranayama, help in improved oxygen utilization in the brain.
3. Protein: Protein is needed by the brain for making the neurotransmitters, which are responsible for transmitting the impulses within the brain, i.e. they are messengers that carry message from neuron to neuron.
4. Carbohydrate: Carbohydrate is required by our brain as it enhances the absorption of tryptophan, an essential amino acid.
5. Fat: Our brain cells are covered by myelin sheath, which is made up of fat and omega-3 fatty acids.
6. Vitamins and Minerals: Vitamins such as B complex and minerals such as magnesium and manganese produce energy, vitamins A, C and E preserve memory, while sodium, potassium and calcium facilitate the thinking process of the brain.
The three neurotransmitters, vital for brain functioning, found in our food are:
1. Acetylcholine: Responsible for memory, found in egg yolk, peanuts, meat, milk, milk products, fish, broccoli, cabbage and cauliflower.
2. Dopamine: It is responsible for movement, attention and learning. Dopamine-rich food includes fish, nuts and soy products.
3. Serotonin: A hormone of happiness. Lack of it can cause depression and an excess can induce sleep. Food sources are pasta, starchy vegetables, cereals and bread.
Thursday, May 20, 2010
Healthy cooking tips for living long and healthy life!!!
A balanced diet comprising of healthy and diverse foods is key to promoting good health. Eating healthy food promotes good health and unhealthy food habits lead to a diseased body. Foods contain vital nutrients that aid our body’s metabolic function. However, a lack of consumption of these nutrients or feeding upon the wrong kinds of food leads to an accumulation of toxins within the body, resulting in chronic diseases in the long run. Based on experiences and traditions, our ancestors have used foods and plant materials to treat various kinds of illness. Obesity, high blood glucose levels, high blood pressure, high cholesterol levels, and many such health issues usually need medications. However, along with medicines, some dietary modifications are a must. These diet changes will help you in the long run, irrespective of whether you are suffering from any ailment or not. If you are looking for a website dealing with healthy cooking, you can check recipes right here.
Tips for healthy cooking:
1. Reduce consumption of fat, especially saturated fat and cholesterol. Choose low-fat cheeses and milk or low-cholesterol dairy and egg substitutes whenever possible. Choose chicken, turkey, fish over red meat. Use low-fat, low cholesterol margarine instead of butter for cooking. Choose olive oil or polyunsaturated vegetable oils over tropical oils.
2. Choose a dietary pattern in which your caloric intake is consistent with energy expenditure. Keep your activity level high and limit intake of high-carbohydrate foods.
3. Increase consumption of complex carbohydrates and fiber by choosing whole-grain foods, cereals, green salads, vegetables and fruits.
4. Reduce intake of sodium by choosing foods low in sodium content and by limiting the amount of salt added in food preparation and at the table.
5. Avoid eating stale food even if it has been well preserved in the refrigerator, as it could be loaded with germs.
6. Vitamin C is good for the bones, skin, and blood. So, remember to eat a citrus fruit every day.
7. Iron deficiency is the commonest but not the only cause of anemia. Therefore, if you are anemic, consult a doctor for the diagnosis.
8. If you are vulnerable to dental cavities, then choose foods lower in sugar content and limit the frequency of consumption of foods high in sugars.
9. Women should increase consumption of foods high in calcium, including low fat dairy products, fishes like salmon, sardines and mackerel, spinach, oysters, etc.
10. Too little calories can slow down the bodys metabolism, thereby decreasing the absorption of vitamins and essential nutrients too.
11. If you tend to overeat always, eating salads before your main course will fill you up in advance, thereby making you eat less.
12. Breakfast cereals can provide just the right amounts of carbohydrates, vitamins, and minerals as we start the day.
Tips for healthy cooking:
1. Reduce consumption of fat, especially saturated fat and cholesterol. Choose low-fat cheeses and milk or low-cholesterol dairy and egg substitutes whenever possible. Choose chicken, turkey, fish over red meat. Use low-fat, low cholesterol margarine instead of butter for cooking. Choose olive oil or polyunsaturated vegetable oils over tropical oils.
2. Choose a dietary pattern in which your caloric intake is consistent with energy expenditure. Keep your activity level high and limit intake of high-carbohydrate foods.
3. Increase consumption of complex carbohydrates and fiber by choosing whole-grain foods, cereals, green salads, vegetables and fruits.
4. Reduce intake of sodium by choosing foods low in sodium content and by limiting the amount of salt added in food preparation and at the table.
5. Avoid eating stale food even if it has been well preserved in the refrigerator, as it could be loaded with germs.
6. Vitamin C is good for the bones, skin, and blood. So, remember to eat a citrus fruit every day.
7. Iron deficiency is the commonest but not the only cause of anemia. Therefore, if you are anemic, consult a doctor for the diagnosis.
8. If you are vulnerable to dental cavities, then choose foods lower in sugar content and limit the frequency of consumption of foods high in sugars.
9. Women should increase consumption of foods high in calcium, including low fat dairy products, fishes like salmon, sardines and mackerel, spinach, oysters, etc.
10. Too little calories can slow down the bodys metabolism, thereby decreasing the absorption of vitamins and essential nutrients too.
11. If you tend to overeat always, eating salads before your main course will fill you up in advance, thereby making you eat less.
12. Breakfast cereals can provide just the right amounts of carbohydrates, vitamins, and minerals as we start the day.
Tuesday, March 16, 2010
ILL EFFECTS OF VITAMIN B12 DEFICIENCY
Vitamin B12 (cyanocobalamin, methylcobalamin, and adenosylcobalamin) deficiency is one of the most common deficiencies. Because the deficiency isn't recognized until it has progressed to anemia, it is important to incorporate it into your diet via food or supplement before it becomes a problem. A vitamin B12 deficiency can be caused by malabsorption, which is most common in older adults and in people with digestive disorders. A low serum vitamin B12 levels can lead to significant impairment of our immune system.
Vitamin B12 is linked to the production of acetylcholine, a neurotransmitter that assists memory and learning. Vitamin B12 deficiency results in impaired nerve function, which can cause numbness, "pins and needles" sensations, or a burning feeling in the feet, as well as impaired mental function, which in the elderly can mimic Alzheimer's disease. In addition to depression or mental confusion, vitamin B12 deficiency can present as anemia; a smooth, beefy red tongue; and diarrhea. One study has also found that women over 64 with low levels of vitamin B12 were far more susceptible to osteoporotic bone loss. A deficiency of vitamin B12, or folic acid, results in significantly reduced white blood cell production and abnormal white blood cell responses.
Many older people become deficient in vitamin B12 because they do not produce adequate amounts of stomach acid for proper digestion. This creates a perfect environment for the overgrowth of certain bacteria that steal whatever vitamin B12 is extracted from protein in the digestive tract. Other people do not produce enough of a substance called intrinsic factor, without which vitamin B12 cannot travel from the stomach to the rest of the body, even if nothing else is standing in its way. This vitamin deficiency often appears very gradually. Patients may describe complaints such as mental fuzziness, a sensation of burning on the tongue, or poor coordination for months or even years before a proper diagnosis is made. Vitamin B12 is made by microorganisms found in the soil and by microorganisms in the intestines of animals, including our own. The amount made in our intestines is not adequately absorbed, so it is recommended that we consume B12 in food. Research has convincingly shown that plants grown in healthy soil that has a a good concentration of vitamin B12 will readily absorb this nutrient.
Vitamin B12 is linked to the production of acetylcholine, a neurotransmitter that assists memory and learning. Vitamin B12 deficiency results in impaired nerve function, which can cause numbness, "pins and needles" sensations, or a burning feeling in the feet, as well as impaired mental function, which in the elderly can mimic Alzheimer's disease. In addition to depression or mental confusion, vitamin B12 deficiency can present as anemia; a smooth, beefy red tongue; and diarrhea. One study has also found that women over 64 with low levels of vitamin B12 were far more susceptible to osteoporotic bone loss. A deficiency of vitamin B12, or folic acid, results in significantly reduced white blood cell production and abnormal white blood cell responses.
Many older people become deficient in vitamin B12 because they do not produce adequate amounts of stomach acid for proper digestion. This creates a perfect environment for the overgrowth of certain bacteria that steal whatever vitamin B12 is extracted from protein in the digestive tract. Other people do not produce enough of a substance called intrinsic factor, without which vitamin B12 cannot travel from the stomach to the rest of the body, even if nothing else is standing in its way. This vitamin deficiency often appears very gradually. Patients may describe complaints such as mental fuzziness, a sensation of burning on the tongue, or poor coordination for months or even years before a proper diagnosis is made. Vitamin B12 is made by microorganisms found in the soil and by microorganisms in the intestines of animals, including our own. The amount made in our intestines is not adequately absorbed, so it is recommended that we consume B12 in food. Research has convincingly shown that plants grown in healthy soil that has a a good concentration of vitamin B12 will readily absorb this nutrient.
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