Top 5 HIV Myths Busted

The word HIV still causes unease among a lot of us. There are a lot of myths and misconceptions around this infection; including the one that it is not safe to share food with someone who has contracted the virus.

According to Dr Shivi Jaggi, a sexologist, one of the causes of HIV or Human Immunodeficiency Virus is unprotected sex. “It gradually destroys the immunity of your body, but a person infected with HIV can lead a normal life,” he says. So, Let's take a look at few HIV myths which are busted. 

Myth 1: HIV is the same as AIDS

HIV is not the same as AIDS! Period. HIV can lead to AIDS or acquired immunodeficiency syndrome. A person could get or become more susceptible to AIDS only when their immunity is lowered. “However, proper precautions and medication can delay or even prevent an HIV positive person from getting AIDS,” says Dr Jaggi.

Myth 2: I am faithful to my partner, I cannot get HIV 

The HIV virus can be transmitted through other mediums like use of infected needles, transfusion of infected blood, unprotected oral sex, anal sex, etc. “Being monogamous does not necessarily make you safe,” says Mumbai-based sexologist, Dr Ketan Parmar. However, it can reduce your chances of getting infected 

Myth 3: People with HIV cannot hug or share food

HIV can be contracted through unprotected sex with an infected or multiple partners, sharing needles, transfusion of infected blood and unprotected oral and anal sex. Your saliva contains very minute traces of the virus which means kissing cannot transmit the virus. "Unless one of the person has cuts or sores in their mouth," says Dr Parmar. Sharing food, and utensils does not put you at risk . 

Myth 4: Women infected with HIV cannot have children 

Women who are infected by the HIV virus are afraid they might pass on the infection to the infant. “But with antiretroviral therapy, the chances of transmitting from mother to child is very low,” says Mumbai-based gynaecologist Rishma Dhillon Pai. This gives many women a chance to conceive in spite of being infected. The medication should be taken through pregnancy and after, as recommended by your doctor. “If there are any complications, one may have to opt for a caesarean,” she says. Mothers should however avoid breast feeding as that could pass on the infection to the child.

Myth 5: You don’t need a condom for oral sex 

HIV can be contracted through oral sex. “If semen from an infected partner enters your mouth and you have cuts, sores or bleeding gums, you are at risk,” says Dr Jaggi. This could also mean that you could pass on the virus if you are infected. You could get infected with HIV through anal sex as well.

Health Solutions with Vegetables, Fruits and Spices

[1] COLDS :

Mix a gram of dalchini/cinnamon powder with a teaspoon of honey to cure cold. Prepare a cup of tea to which you should add ginger, clove, bay leaf and black pepper. This should be consumed twice a day. Reduce the intake as the cold disappears.


[2] GINGER FOR COLDS :

Ginger tea is very good to cure cold. Preparation of tea: cut ginger into small pieces and boil it with water, boil it a few times and then add sugar to sweeten and milk to taste, and drink it hot.


[3] DRY COUGHS :

Add a gram of Turmeric(Haldi) powder to a teaspoonful of
Honey for curing dry cough. Also chew a Cardamom for
a long time.


[4] BLOCKED NOSE :

For blocked nose or to relieve congestion, take one tablespoon of crushed carom seeds(ajwain), tie it in a cloth and inhale it.


[5] SORE THROAT :

Add a tea spoon of cumin seeds (jeera) and a few small pieces of dry ginger to a glass of boiling water. Simmer it for a few minutes, and then let it cool. Drink it twice daily. This will cure cold as well as sour throat.


[6] AJWAIN/AJMO FOR ASTHMA :

Dried ajwain fruits
Boil Ajwain(Ajmo) in water and inhale the steam.


[7] CURE FOR BACKACHE :

Rub ginger paste on the backache to get relief.


[8] GARLIC FOR HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE :

Have 1-2 pod Garlic(Lasan) first thing in the morning with water.


[9] HONEY AND GINGER FOR HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE :

Mix 1 tablespoon and 1 tablespoon of Ginger(Adrak) juice, 1 tablespoon of crushed cumin seeds(Jeera), and have it twice daily.


[10] MIGRAINE :

For the cure of migraine or acute cold in the head; boil a tablespoon of pepper powder, and a pinch of turmeric in a cup
of milk, and have it daily for a few couple of days.


[11] BITTER GOURD(KARELA) FOR BLOOD SUGAR CONTROL :

A tablespoon of amla juice mixed with a cup of fresh bitter Gourd(Karela) juice and taken daily for 2 months reduces blood sugar.


[12] CURE FOR INJURIES - TURMERIC(HALDI) :

For any cut or wound, apply turmeric powder to the injured portion to stop the bleeding. It also works as an antiseptic. You can tie a bandage after applying turmeric(haldi).


[13] CRAMPS :

You must do a self-massage using mustard oil every morning. Just take a little oil between your palms and rub it all over your body. Then take a shower. This is especially beneficial during winter. You could also mix a little mustard powder with water to make a paste and apply this on your palms and soles of your feet.


[14] HEADACHES :

If you have a regular migraine problem, include five almonds along with hot milk in your daily diet. You could also have a gram of black pepper along with honey or milk, twice or thrice a day. Make an almond paste by rubbing wet almonds against a stone. This can be applied to forehead.

Eat an apple with a little salt on an empty stomach everyday and see its wonderful effects.

OR
when headache is caused by cold winds, cinnamon works best in curing headache. Make a paste of cinnamon by mixing in water and apply it all over your forehead


[15] TURMERIC FOR ARTHRITIS :

Turmeric can be used in treating arthritis due to its anti-inflammatory property. Turmeric can be taken as a drink other than adding to dishes to help prevent all problems. Use one teaspoon of turmeric powder per cup of warm milk every day.
It is also used as a paste for local action.


[16] GOOD FOR THE HEART :

Turmeric lower cholesterol and by preventing the formation of the internal blood clots improves circulation and prevents heart disease and stroke. Turmeric can be taken as a drink other than adding to dishes to help preventall problems.. Use one teaspoon of turmeric powder per cup of warm milk every day. It is also used as a paste for local action.


[17] GOOD FOR INDIGESTION :

Turmeric can be used to relieve digestive problems like ulcers, dysentery. Turmeric can be taken as a drink other than adding to dishes to help prevent all problems. Use one teaspoon of turmeric powder per cup of warm milk every day. It is also used as a paste for local action.


[18] HONEY IS A GOOD CURE FOR ALL DISEASES :

Mix 1 teaspoon of honey with a teaspoon of Cinnamon powder and have it at night.


[19] HICCUPS :

Take a warm slice of lemon and sprinkle salt, sugar and black pepper on it. The lemon should be eaten until the hiccups stop.


[20] HIGH BLOOD CHOLESTEROL :

In 1 glass of water, add 2 tablespoons of coriander (dhania) seeds and bring to a boil. Let the decoction cool for some time and then strain. Drink this mixture two times in a day.

OR
Sunflower seeds are extremely beneficial, as they contain linoleic acid that helps in reducing the cholesterol deposits on the walls of arteries.


[21] PILES :

Radish juice should be taken twice a day, once in the morning and then later in the night. Initially drink about ? cup of radish juice and then gradually increase it to ? cup.

OR
Soak 3-4 figs in a glass of water. Keep it overnight. Consume the figs on an empty stomach, the next day in the morning


[22] VOMITING :

Take 2 cardamoms(elaichi) and roast them on a dry pan(tavaa). Powder the cardamoms and thereafter add one teaspoon of honey in it. Consume it frequently. It serves as a fabulous home remedy for vomiting.

OR
In the mixture of 1 teaspoon of mint juice and 1 teaspoon of lime juice, add 1 teaspoon of ginger juice and 1 teaspoon of honey. Drink this mixture to prevent vomiting.

OR
Lime juice is an effective remedy for vomiting. Take a glass of chilled lime juice and sip slowly. To prevent vomiting, drink ginger tea.

OR
In 1 glass water, add some honey and drink sip by sip.


[23] WARTS :

Apply castor oil daily over the problematic area. Continue for several months.

OR
Apply milky juice of fresh and barely-ripe figs a number of times a day. Continue for two weeks.

OR
Rub cut raw potatoes on the affected area several times daily. Continue for at least two weeks.

OR
Rub cut onions on the warts to stimulate the circulation of blood.
OR
Apply milk from the cut end of dandelion over the warts 2-3 times a day.

OR
Apply oil extracted from the shell of the cashew nut over the warts.

OR
Apply Papaya juice

OR
Apply Pineapple juice.


[24] URINARY TRACT INFECTIONAL :

Drink Cranberry juice. You can also add some apple juice for taste.


[25] SINUSITIS :

Mango serves as an effective home remedy for preventing the frequent attacks of sinus, as it is packed with loads of vitamin A.

OR
Another beneficial remedy consists of consuming pungent foods like onion and garlic, as a part of your daily meals.

OR
Fenugreek(Methi) leaves are considered valuable in curing sinusitis. In 250 ml water, boil 1 tsp of Fenugreek seeds and reduce it to half. This will help you to perspire, dispel toxicity and reduce the fever period.

OR
Tie a teaspoon of black cumin seeds in a thin cotton cloth and inhale.


[26] TONSILLITIS :

Take 1 fresh lemon and squeeze it in 1 glass of water (about 8 oz.). Add 4 teaspoonful of honey and fractional of teaspoon of salt in it. Drink it slowly sip by sip.

OR
Milk has proved beneficial in treating tonsillitis. In 1 glass of pure boiled milk, add a pinch of turmeric powder and pepper powder. Drink it every night for about 3 days.

Wonders of the Neem Tree

FACTS :

• The Neem tree is a fast growing evergreen that is native to Pakistan, India, Bangladesh and Myanmar. This amazing tree is claimed to treat forty different diseases.
• The use of neem as a medicinal herb dates back over 5,000 years. Today it’s benefits have been proven by scientific research and clinical trials.
• To give you an idea of the healing powers of the neem tree, here are a few names that the people of India have given it, Divine Tree, Village Pharmacy, Heal All and Nature's Drugstore.

DIABETES :
In treating diabetes, neem has been found to actually reduce the insulin requirements by as much as 50% without altering the blood glucose levels. Take 3 to 5 drops internally each day.

BLOOD DISEASES :
Neem cleanses the blood, stimulates antibody protection and strengthens the immune system which improves the bodies resistance to many diseases.

MOUTH INFECTIONS :
Used as a mouth wash it treats infections, mouth ulcers, bleeding sore gums and will even help prevent tooth decay!

PINK EYES :
For pink eye the juice of neem leaves can be used as eye drops, warm 5-10 ml and apply several drops.

JAUNDICE :
To treat jaundice, mix 30 ml of neem juice with 15 ml of honey, take on an empty stomach for seven days.

BURNING SENSATIONS :
If you suffer from burning sensations and excessive sweating, add 5 to 10 drops of neem oil in a glass of milk before going to bed.

ACNE :
For acne problems take 2 capsules twice daily, you will start to see results within a few days.

SINUSITIS :
For sinusitis, plain pure neem oil can be used as nasal drops. Use tow drops twice daily, morning and evening.

ATHLETES FOOT :
For athletes foot, soak feet in warm water with 15 ml of neem oil.

EAR-ACHES :
Neem oil will quickly stop earaches, just warm some oil and apply a few drops into the ear.

LICES :
To kill head lice, neem oil should be massaged into the scalp and left on over night. Shampoo your hair as usual the next morning.

INFLUENZA :
Drinking neem tea during an outbreak of influenza will help alleviate some of the symptoms and speed up the recovery time.

HEAD-ACHES :
For headaches neem powder should be applied to the forehead, neem oil should also work in combating headaches when used the same way.

KINDEY PROBLEMS :
Blood disorders such as blood poisoning, kidney problems and poor circulation have been benefited by the use of neem.

OTHER BENEFITS :
Neem is highly effective in treating gastritis, indigestion and heartburn. With all of the countless medicinal benefits that are already provided with the use of neem, it is also being studied very closely for a treatment for AIDS, cancer, allergies, diabetes and both male and female forms of birth control!

Neem oil should be stored in a cool dark place, if the oil solidifies it can be placed in warm water to bring back to liquid form.

Health Benefits : Honey and Cinnamon

WHOEVER DISCOVERED :
Honey is the only food on the planet that will not spoil or rot. What it will do is what some call 'turning to sugar'. In reality, honey is always honey. However, when left in a cool dark place for a long time it will "crystallize". When this happens, loosen the lid, boil some water and sit the honey container in the hot water, but turn off the heat and let it liquefy naturally. It is then as good as it ever was. Never boil honey or put it in a microwave. This will kill the enzymes in the honey.

FACTS OF HONEY AND CINNAMON COMBINATION :
It is found that a mixture of honey and Cinnamon cures most diseases. Honey is produced in most of the countries of the world. Scientists of today also accept honey as a 'Ram Ban' (very effective) medicine for all kinds of diseases. Honey can be used without side effects for any kind of diseases. Today's science says that even though honey is sweet, when it is taken in the right dosage as a medicine, it does not harm even diabetic patients. Weekly World News, a magazine in Canada , in its issue dated 17 January, 1995 has given the following list of diseases that can be cured by honey and cinnamon, as researched by western scientists.

HEART DISEASES :
Make a paste of honey and cinnamon powder, apply it on bread instead of jelly and jam and eat it regularly for breakfast. It reduces the cholesterol in the arteries and saves the patient from heart attack. Also, those who have already had an attack, when they do this process daily, they are kept miles away from the next attack. Regular use of the above process relieves loss of breath and strengthens the heart beat. In America and Canada , various nursing homes have treated patients successfully and have found that as one ages the arteries and veins lose their flexibility and get clogged; honey and cinnamon revitalize the arteries and the veins.

ARTHRITIS :
Arthritis patients may take daily (morning and night) one cup of hot water with two tablespoons of honey and one small teaspoon of cinnamon powder. When taken regularly even chronic arthritis can be cured. In a recent research conducted at the Copenhagen University, it was found that when the doctors treated their patients with a mixture of one tablespoon Honey and half teaspoon Cinnamon powder before breakfast, they found that within a week (out of the 200 people so treated) practically 73 patients were totally relieved of pain -- and within a month, most all the patients who could not walk or move around because of arthritis now started walking without pain.

BLADDER INFECTIONS :
Take two tablespoons of cinnamon powder and one teaspoon of honey in a glass of lukewarm water and drink it. It destroys the germs in the bladder.

CHOLESTEROL :
Two tablespoons of honey and three teaspoons of Cinnamon Powder mixed in 16 ounces of tea water given to a cholesterol patient was found to reduce the level of cholesterol in the blood by 10 percent within two hours. As mentioned for arthritic patients, when taken three times a day, any chronic cholesterol is cured. According to information received in the said Journal, pure honey taken with food daily relieves complaints of cholesterol.

COLDS :
Those suffering from common or severe colds should take one tablespoon lukewarm honey with 1/4 spoon cinnamon powder daily for three days. This process will cure most chronic cough, cold, and, clear the sinuses.

UPSET STOMACH :
Honey taken with cinnamon powder cures stomach ache and also clears stomach ulcers from its root.

GAS :
According to the studies done in India and Japan , it is revealed that when Honey is taken with cinnamon powder the stomach is relieved of gas.

IMMUNE SYSTEM :
Daily use of honey and cinnamon powder strengthens the immune system and protects the body from bacterial and viral attacks. Scientists have found that honey has various vitamins and iron in large amounts. Constant use of Honey strengthens the white blood corpuscles (where DNA is contained) to fight bacterial and viral diseases.

INDIGESTION :
Cinnamon powder sprinkled on two tablespoons of honey taken before food is eaten relieves acidity and digests the heaviest of meals.

INFLUENZA :
A scientist in Spain has proved that honey contains a natural 'Ingredient' which kills the influenza germs and saves the patient from flu.

LONGEVITY :
Tea made with honey and cinnamon powder, when taken regularly, arrests the ravages of old age. Use four teaspoons of honey, one teaspoon of cinnamon powder, and three cups of water and boil to make a tea. Drink 1/4 cup, three to four times a day. It keeps the skin fresh and soft and arrests old age. Life spans increase and even a 100 year old will start performing the chores of a 20-year-old.

RASPY OR SORE THROAT :
When throat has a tickle or is raspy, take one tablespoon of honey and sip until gone. Repeat every three hours until throat is without symptoms.

PIMPLES :
Three tablespoons of honey and one teaspoon of cinnamon powder paste. Apply this paste on the pimples before sleeping and wash it off the next morning with warm water. When done daily for two weeks, it removes all pimples from the root.

SKIN INFECTIONS :
Applying honey and cinnamon powder in equal parts on the affected parts cures eczema, ringworm and all types of skin infections.

WEIGHT LOSS :
Daily in the morning one half hour before breakfast and on an empty stomach, and at night before sleeping, drink honey and cinnamon powder boiled in one cup of water. When taken regularly, it reduces the weight of even the most obese person. Also, drinking this mixture regularly does not allow the fat to accumulate in the body even though the person may eat a high calorie diet.

CANCER :
Recent research in Japan and Australia has revealed that advanced cancer of the stomach and bones have been cured successfully. Patients suffering from these kinds of cancer should daily take one tablespoon of honey with one teaspoon of cinnamon powder three times a day for one month.

FATIGUE :
Recent studies have shown that the sugar content of honey is more helpful rather than being detrimental to the strength of the body. Senior citizens who take honey and cinnamon powder in equal parts are more alert and flexible. Dr. Milton, who has done research, says that a half tablespoon of honey taken in a glass of water and sprinkled with cinnamon powder, even when the vitality of the body starts to decrease, when taken daily after brushing and in the afternoon at about 3:00 P.M., the vitality of the body increases within a week.

BAD BREATH :
People of South America, gargle with one teaspoon of honey and cinnamon powder mixed in hot water first thing in the morning so their breath stays fresh throughout the day.

HEARING LOSS :
Daily morning and night honey and cinnamon powder, taken in equal parts restores hearing. Remember when we were kids? We had toast with real butter and cinnamon sprinkled on it!

TAKE CARE OF YOUR PRECIOUS EYES [FWD : Samiul Hasan]

My average day involves a lot of staring at a PC screen. It starts when I walk into work and start writing news pieces, and TV and Monitor reviews. I also write a lot on my laptop in my free time, and cannot sleep without watching a few episodes of my favorite sitcoms. The only time I don’t have a screen in front of my face is when I’m traveling, eating, sleeping or doing my morning duties. This puts a real strain on my eyes, and if you sit in front of a screen half as much as I do, you’re bound to have the same problem as well.

The eye sees all - respect it

Most PC users complain of problems such as headaches, blurry vision and dry eyes. These problems can not only cause permanent damage to your eyes, but also reduced work output and energy loss. Glaucoma is another danger that you may encounter due to heavy PC usage, especially if you suffer from near-sightedness. This is a high risk disease that causes loss of vision due as it damages your optic nerve. Do we want this? Hell, no! So how do we deal with this? We obviously cannot afford to not use computers and not watch TV, and not play our favourite games. No, that would be giving up way too easily! 
We must fight instead, and fortunately, we have experts to help us with our problems. I spoke to my ophthalmologist, and these are a few tips she gave me:

Blink
Believe it or not, it is imperative to blink your eyes regularly while using your PC. Blinking causes lubrication in the eyes, and dry eyes will definitely take a toll on your viewing. So remember to blink; it only takes a fraction of a second.

Tired, puffy eyes are a sign of stress

Look away
It is really important to take short breaks to relieve the strain on your eyes. You don’t even have to get up from your chair. Talk to a co-worker for a minute or two, or just look at distant objects. The latter suggestion will help you focus better. This can be done for a few minutes every hour.


Hot water fermentation
When you get home, heat up some water, dip a clean cloth in it and use it to dab your eyelids. This frees up a lot of tension in the eyes. In fact, if you have a hot water dispenser at work, this can be done a few times a day when you are taking breaks.

Artificial teardrops lubricate your eyes, making you feel a lot better

Artificial tears
If you feel like your eyes are constantly feeling dry and itchy, it is definitely not a good sign. This is because of lack of blinking coupled with an air-conditioned work environment. Re-wetting eye drops are basically artificial tears that lubricate your eyes, thus relieving a lot of strain. Try and opt for drops without preservatives, as these can be toxic in the long run. These drops should be used at least 5-6 times a day, but can be used whenever necessary. Be sure to consult your ophthalmologist before buying the drops yourself.

I also spoke to a retired ophthalmologist, Dr. Joy Khanna to see what old-school methods can be used for relieving stress your eyes feel. Here’s what he had to say.

“I believe that taking care of the eyes is a must, especially when you depend on them to earn a living. They must not be taken for granted, and should be treated with respect. You don’t have to go to a doctor every time something minor happens. All you have to do is take certain precautions, and commit yourself to doing some eye exercises a few times a day. This will surely help you”

Here are some pointers that Dr. Khanna readily advocates:


Take breaks
If you feel your eyes hurting, you should stop staring at the screen immediately. Take a walk, or just go to the restroom and splash some water on your eyes. Your eyes can take a lot of strain, but everything has its limits.

Don't stress your eyes out - you need them

Eat right
Your parents told you this throughout your childhood, and if you’d listened to them instead of making a face, things may have been better. But it’s never too late. Eat healthy foods such as salads, fresh fruit and leafy vegetables. This doesn’t mean you have to turn into a complete vegetarian; just make sure you include these items in your daily eating patterns.

Drink lots of water
When you sit in an air-conditioned environment, you get dehydrated without knowing it. Drink plenty of water to keep yourself hydrated, as this also helps decrease puffiness in the eyes.

Get your eyes checked
If your eyes are constantly irritated, you may have to get prescription glasses. Go to your ophthalmologist, and not directly to an optician. The former will be able to diagnose your eye problems correctly. You may have an eye infection, or you may need to get glasses. It is important to visit your ophthalmologist at least once a year.

The right pair of glasses don't look too bad

So there you have it; different advice from two experts. I’ve actually tried out all of these (apart from the veggie eating), and they all work wonders. So stop taking your eyes for granted, and listen to what these good doctors have to say, as it’ll only help you.

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Top 10 Soft Drinks With Deadly Chemicals

When people drink juice or sodas, they never expect to find chemicals or ingredients that could potentially kill them. You’d be surprised how many companies make errors that could cost you your health. Here are just 10 examples.

1. Tropicana Orange Juice :

Coca Cola Co. and PepsiCo Inc. found a banned chemical (fungicide) inside Tropicana orange juice. The Food & Drug Administration tested the juice and found that the levels of fungicide are acceptable. However, there is one problem. Fungicide can dissolve testicles.

2. Wei Chun Co. Passion Fruit & Kumquat Juices :

This Taipei company was fined for selling tainted juice products to eateries and drinks shops. At least 700 restaurants, hotels and tea shops bought the products. The juices had clouding agents.

3. Diet Coke :

A UK documentary looked at the significant increase in people dying of brain cancer. They found that the artificial sweeteners in diet coke and other diet sodas was a cause. Aspertain is deadly and should be consumed with caution.

4. Kumbacha :

This health drink contains high amounts of oxidane. Oxidane is a chemical and solvent used in nuclear power plants. This chemical is present in almost all soft drinks. 

5. Beer :

Beer does have high levels of ethanol. This gas is actually recognized by UN as a weapon of mass destruction.

6. Apple Juice :

Watch out before drinking apple juice. Consumer Reports and the FDA in the US found that there were exceeding levels of arsenic in available apple juices. The reason why arsenic is present in apples is because of the soil the trees are grown in. The soil which contains arsenic contaminates the fruit which contaminates the juice.

7. Perrier :

In 1990, benzene caused this company to recall its product. The company still alleged that there was less benzene than in cigarettes. Angry consumers formed a lawsuit against the giant saying they knew their products were tainted and sold them anyways.

8. Bolthouse Farms Carrot Juice :

Organic seems marketable, especially for those wishing to go for healthy choices. Andy Vale of Toronto bought the drink and suffered from botulism which caused paralysis and breathing problems for him and his wife. The company issued a recall after 7 cases of poisoning occurred in Canada and the United States. Botulism is a disease that is caused by a toxin produced by Clostridium botulinum (bacterium).

9. Coca Cola milk drinks :

Coca Cola milk drinks in China were found to contain methomyl and thiodicarb. These chemicals are used in pesticides. The milk drinks were Minute Maid Super Milky drinks. One boy died from poisoning while 2 others were affected.

10. Various Soft drinks :

Many soft drinks and bottled waters contained a chemical called Dihydrogen Monoxide which is deadly. The chemical can cause death through suffocation. Oxygen will not be absorbed in the lungs as a result.

How to improve Eyesight

Improve Eyesight = Eye Exercises :

1. Blink your eyes as fast as you can for some time.
2 .Close the eyes tightly for some time and then open. Do this for 5 times.
3. Roll your eyes in clockwise as well as anticlockwise direction for 5 times.
4. While walking on the road or when you are in an open space, look as far as possible.
5. Look at an advertisement or some written material from a far place and try to read it by focusing your
eyes.

Food that is good for Eyes :
1. Carrot
2. Eggs
3. Milk
4. Apricots
5. Berries
6. Black Currants 
7. Cold-water Fish
8. Collard Greens
9. Grapefruits
10. Grapes
11. Lemons
12. Spinach
13. Fish Oils

Health Tip of the Day

According to Japanese Scientific Research, full ripe banana with dark patches on yellow skin produces a substance called TNF (Tumor Necrosis Factor) which has the ability to combat abnormal cells. The more darker patches it has the higher will be its immunity enhancement quality; Hence, the riper the banana the better the anti-cancer quality.
Yellow skin banana with dark spots on it is 8x more effective in enhancing the property of white blood cells than green skin version.
Eating 1-2 banana/s a day increases immunity.

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Healthy tips for DIABETICS

Healthy tips for DIABETICS~

(simple natural tips which can b followed easily)

1. Eat food at fixed hours.

2. Do not eat immediately after a workout.

3. Do not overeat.

4. If you are on insulin, make sure you have three proper meals with light snacks in between.

5. Do not eat fast; masticate and munch your food well before you swallow.

6. Drink a lot of water that will help flush the toxins off your system.

7. Make sure the gaps between your meals are short.

8. Avoid fried foods and sweetmeats.

9. Include fresh vegetable salad in every meal.

10. Have at least 20 to 25 grams of raw onion daily.

11. Do atleast 1 hour exercise daily.

12. Add wheat bran to your wheatflour (50% wheat flour + 50% wheat bran). This helps increase fibre in your diet.!

Because I care for U [Fwd : Pardha Saradhi]

WITH LOVE ,

FOR U 

Because I Care

 Dr.Devi Shetty, Hrudayalaya
 (Heart Specialist) Bangalore

A chat with Dr.Devi Shetty, Narayana Hrudayalaya(Heart Specialist) Bangalore was arranged by WIPRO for its employees The transcript of the chat is given below. Useful for everyone.

Q : What are the thumb rules for a layman to take care of his heart?
Ans :
1. Diet - Less of carbohydrate, more of protein, less oil
2. Exercise - Half an hour's walk, at least five days a week; avoid lifts and avoid sitting for a longtime
3. Quit smoking
4. Control weight
5. Control blood pressure and sugar

Q : Is eating fish good for the heart ?
Ans : Yes

Q : It's still a grave shock to hear that some apparently healthy person gets a cardiac arrest. How do we understand it in perspective?
Ans : This is called silent attack; that is why we recommend everyone past the age of 30 to undergo routine health checkups.

Q : Are heart diseases hereditary?
Ans : Yes

Q : What are the ways in which the heart is stressed? What practices do you suggest to de-stress?
Ans : Change your attitude towards life. Do not look for perfection in everything in life.

Q : Is walking better than jogging or is more intensive exercise required to keep a healthy heart?
Ans: Walking is better than jogging since jogging leads to early fatigue and injury to joints

Q : You have done so much for the poor and needy. What has inspired you to do so?
Ans : Mother Theresa , who was my patient.

Q : Can people with low blood pressure suffer heart diseases?
Ans: Extremely rare.

Q : Does cholesterol accumulates right from an early age
(I'm currently only 22) or do you have to worry about it only after you are above 30 years of age?
Ans : Cholesterol accumulates from childhood.

Q : How do irregular eating habits affect the heart ?
Ans : You tend to eat junk food when the habits are irregular and your body's enzyme release for digestion gets confused.

Q : How can I control cholesterol content without using medicines?
Ans : Control diet, walk and eat walnut.

Q : Which is the best and worst food for the heart?
Ans : Fruits and vegetables are the best and the worst is oil.

Q : Which oil is better - groundnut, sunflower, olive?
Ans : All oils are bad .

Q : What is the routine checkup one should go through? Is there any specific test?
Ans: Routine blood test to ensure sugar, cholesterol is ok. Check BP, Treadmill test after an echo.

Q : What are the first aid steps to be taken on a heart attack?
Ans :Help the person into a sleeping position , place an aspirin tablet under the tongue with a sorbitrate tablet if available, and rush him to a coronary care unit since the maximum casualty takes place within the first hour.

Q : How do you differentiate between pain caused by a heart attack and that caused due to gastric trouble?
Ans : Extremely difficult without ECG.

Q : What is the main cause of a steep increase in heart problems amongst youngsters? I see people of about 30-40 yrs of age having heart attacks and serious heart problems.
Ans : Increased awareness has increased incidents. Also, sedentary lifestyles, smoking, junk food, lack of exercise in a country where people are genetically three times more vulnerable for heart attacks than Europeans and Americans.

Q : Is it possible for a person to have BP outside the normal range of 120/80 and yet be perfectly healthy?
Ans : Yes.

Q : Marriages within close relatives can lead to heart problems for the child. Is it true?
Ans : Yes, co-sanguinity leads to congenital abnormalities and you may not have a software engineer as a child

Q : Many of us have an irregular daily routine and many a times we have to stay late nights in office. Does this affect our heart ? What precautions would you recommend?
Ans : When you are young, nature protects you against all these irregularities. However, as you grow older, respect the biological clock.

Q : Will taking anti-hypertensive drugs cause some other complications (short / long term)?
Ans : Yes, most drugs have some side effects. However, modern anti-hypertensive drugs are extremely safe.

Q : Will consuming more coffee/tea lead to heart attacks? 
Ans : No.

Q : Are asthma patients more prone to heart disease?
Ans : No.

Q : How would you define junk food?
Ans : Fried food like Kentucky , McDonalds , samosas, and even masala dosas.

Q : You mentioned that Indians are three times more vulnerable. What is the reason for this, as Europeans and Americans also eat a lot of junk food?
Ans : Every race is vulnerable to some disease and unfortunately, Indians are vulnerable for the most expensive disease.

Q : Does consuming bananas help reduce hypertension?
Ans : No.

Q : Can a person help himself during a heart attack (Because we see a lot of forwarded emails on this)?
Ans : Yes. Lie down comfortably and put an aspirin tablet of any description under the tongue and ask someone to take you to the nearest coronary care unit without any delay and do not wait for the ambulance since most of the time, the ambulance does not turn up.

Q : Do, in any way, low white blood cells and low hemoglobin count lead to heart problems?
Ans : No. But it is ideal to have normal hemoglobin level to increase your exercise capacity.

Q : Sometimes, due to the hectic schedule we are not able to exercise. So, does walking while doing daily chores at home or climbing the stairs in the house, work as a substitute for exercise?
Ans : Certainly. Avoid sitting continuously for more than half an hour and even the act of getting out of the chair and going to another chair and sitting helps a lot.

Q : Is there a relation between heart problems and blood sugar?
Ans : Yes. A strong relationship since diabetics are more vulnerable to heart attacks than non-diabetics.

Q : What are the things one needs to take care of after a heart operation?
Ans : Diet, exercise, drugs on time , Control cho lesterol, BP, weight.

Q : Are people working on night shifts more vulnerable to heart disease when compared to day shift workers?
Ans : No.

Q : What are the modern anti-hypertensive drugs?
Ans : There are hundreds of drugs and your doctor will chose the right combination for your problem, but my suggestion is to avoid the drugs and go for natural ways of controlling blood pressure by walk, diet to
reduce weight and changing attitudes towards lifestyles.

Q : Does dispirin or similar headache pills increase the risk of heart attacks?
Ans : No.

Q : Why is the rate of heart attacks more in men than in women?
Ans : Nature protects women till the age of 45. (Present Global census show that the Percentage of heart disease in women has increased than in men )

Q : How can one keep the heart in a good condition?
Ans : Eat a healthy diet, avoid junk food, exercise everyday, do not smoke and, go for health checkup s if you are past the age of 30 ( once in six months recommended) ....

 

JUST TO REMIND YOU TO BE MORE CAREFUL

Answer the phone by LEFT ear

Do not drink coffee TWICE a day

Do not take pills with COOL water

Do not have HUGE meals after 5pm

Reduce the amount of TEA you consume

Reduce the amount of OILY food you consume

Drink more WATER in the morning, less at night

Keep your distance from hand phone CHARGERS

Do not use headphones/earphone for LONG period of time

Best sleeping time is from 10pm at night to 5am in the morning

Do not lie down immediately after taking medicine before sleeping

When battery is down to the LAST grid/bar, do not answer the phone as the radiation is 1000 times

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