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HEALTH MAG AYURPHARMA
A Complete Family Magazine on Ayurveda, Health & Pharma
Volume-4 Issue-8
August 2013
CHIEF EDITOR D A Kalpaja
EDITOR Shri Krishna M
PUBLISHED BY MEDIA ICON
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Fitness Activities
Medical Advisors
Dr. Chalapathy Dr Somashekar Dr Dinesh Babu Dr M.G. Jvali Dr Muralidhar Dr Prabhakar G. Dr G. Mohan Dr Vittal Nayak Dr Sampath kumar Dr Geethanarayan Dr Dugraprasad Reddy Dr Sham Bhat Dr Seetharam prasad Dr Padmini prasad Dr venkatramana Hegde Dr K. Bhujanga Shetty Dr Keerthy patel Dr B. Ramesh Dr S.S. Hiremath Dr. Vasundhara Bhupathy
Exercising and staying fit doesn’t have to mean hard work. Simply being active will help you get or stay in good shape. So with that said, here are some enjoyable activities that can help with your fitness goals too.
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BICYCLING: - When you ask many adults when the last time they rode a bike? They cannot answer. Although bicycling is a favourite pastime, many adults do not take advantage of this great option for exercise. Not only does bike riding exercise the body and build a stronger cardiovascular system, it allows you to get out and enjoy nature, fresh air, and see new sites.
Consulting Editors Keshav V. Ramu D V Kumar
Media Advisor Raghavendra Raju
This publication is a reference volume only. Do consult your doctors. While the editors do their utmost verify informations published, they do not accept responsibility for its absolute accuracy. Articles, Advertisements published in the book does not imply endorsement by the publisher.
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JOGGING OR WALKING: - Both jogging and walking are GREAT ways to get fit. Not only do they tone the muscles, relieve stress, create a healthier heart, and improve lung capability, they make you look wonderful, which in turns helps you get excited about doing other exercise for fitness activities. SWIMMING: - Swimming is an excellent way to get into and stay in shape. If you do not own a pool, many high schools have aquatic centers, or there is always clubs or your local gym. Many offer water aerobic classes that will help you tighten your body, lose weight, and get a good overall workout. TENNIS: - Tennis is not only a fun sport, but also a great way to exercise. You do not have to be good in playing, just running after the ball alone will help get you into shape. This is a great way to strengthen your cardiovascular system and lose weight. DANCING: - Dancing is a fun and it really does not matter what type of dance or music. The whole idea is to move your body. Dancing has long been recommended as an avenue to fitness. Belly Dancing is an excellent workout for your stomach, waist and hips ladies. VCR :- If you have a VCR or DVD, rather than just using it for your favorite comedy or action-packed movie, try sticking in some good workout tapes. Even taking 15 minutes every day to work out will get you started. Try that for two weeks and you will be surprised at the results. Once you see that 15 minutes a day makes a difference, you will be encouraged to increase the time spent. YARDWORK: - Whether you’re pulling weeds, planting flowers, mowing the grass or chopping wood: All of these activities can help you get into better shape. Don’t cheat yourself though. Using a riding mower to cut the grass won’t help you use the muscles or get your blood pumping.
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Mastalgia or Breast pain 6 Healthy Cooking Recipes 7 IGRT for Breast Cancer 8 Healthy Cooking Recipes 9 Thyroid Nodules 10 Gem Therapy 11 Contact Lens for Keratoconus 12 Hair loss-common problem 14 HOW MUCH DO YOU KNOW ABOUT YOUR EYES? 18 PREGNANCY 20 Gout Or Commonly Known As Joints Inflammation 21 Why you should follow regular foot care 24 Osteoporosis 27 New Skills to Develop self-confidence 29 Problems faced by diabetic patient 31 Food therapy 32 A medicinal plant in your own yard 33 ARTH - AN AYURVEDIC HEALTH CENTRE HEALING, THE HOLISTIC WAY 34 CREATIVE VISUALIZATION 35 COOKING TIPS 37 THE MOST WONDERFUL MEDICINE-WATER 40 Cure for diabetes 41 Health news 43 UNDERSTANDING COLORECTAL CANCER 44 Stevia – Nature’s gift for diabetic patient 47 Health news 48
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For details contact Vydehi hospital 82, EPIP Area, Whitefield, Bangalore, Karnataka 560066. Phone No: 080- 28413381/2/3 www.vims.ac.in
Mastalgia or Breast pain
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Breast pain (mastalgia) is the most common breast related complaint among women. Almost 80% of women experience pain in the breast/axilla, during there lifetime. But only 10 to 20% need treatment. Though 90% of breast pain is not due to breast cancer the woman should consult in the event of breast pain. There are two main types of breast pain: ÂÂ Cyclical ÂÂ Non-cyclical ¾¾ Cyclical breast pain : This type of pain has characteristic features, which varies from one woman to other, and is individualised. Typically there is feeling of heaviness in breast mostly bilateral (though patient may feel more pain in one breast than opposite), usually diffuse starts just before menstrual cycle or exaggerated if already continuous pain is present. Increase in pain is present during the period for 2-5 days and then subsides with end of cycle. The cause of this premenstrual pain is due to hormonal (estrogen and progesterone), Mediated water retention in the breast tissue and distension of the ducts and glands within breast. This pain may be associated with feeling of swelling or lumpiness, then it is termed as fibrocystic disease. This pain subsides after menopause. Though the pain is due to hormonal changes, many factors like stress, weight gain, diet and life style determine the pattern of pain particular person, which can only be clarified by monitoring pain chart monthly and treating the individual accordingly after ruling out cancer. ¾¾ Non-cyclical breast pain : This is a less common type of pain which may occur due to causes within breast or outside. Usually seen in middle or elderly women. It may also occur in younger women with history o f injury, operation on breast. This is typically localised to one part of breast and patient can often pinpoint the site. It may be tender to touch. It is not due to hormonal changes except in few postmenopausal women tking hormonal replacement therapy. It is not influenced by pattern of menstrual cycles and may persistent. A special and common type of Non-cyclical breast pain is Tietz syndrome (Costochondritis), due to inflammation (Arthritis), of Costochondral junction (junction of rib with cartilage), occuring >40 years. This pain is actually outside breast but is felt through breast. The other causes are increasing age, osteoporosis, poor posture, ill-fitting bra, biopsy and old trauma to chest. ¾¾ Approach : Once a woman is suffering from persistent breast pain she should consult a physician, who will evaluate the pain by detailed clinical history and examination, followed by mammography&/or ultrasonography supplemented by biopsy if needed, all these methods used according to the findings and
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need. After diagnosing and once breast cancer is excluded, the appropriate treatment is instituted after discussing with the patient. ¾¾ Treatment : Most of the women don’t need any specific treatment the form of drugs or surgery. Nearly 70% of women can controlled with reassurance and life style modification. Usually a step by step approach with increasing complexity is used depending on motivation and response of the women. Re assurance --> Pain chart and life style modification -> Mild analgesics -> Primrose oil, Vitamin E The reassurance includes explaining the woman that the pain is not due to cancer or any surgical disease and is a benign condition without harm to life. Then motivating her to mark the severity and timing of pain on pain chart daily 3 times. This is red by the physician and advises the appropriate measures. Minor life style modifications include: ÂÂ Avoiding excess weight gain ÂÂ Avoiding excess fat in diet ÂÂ Avoiding smoking and alcohol intake ÂÂ More of fresh fruits and vegetables with high vitamin content ÂÂ Avoiding excess coffee and chocolates ÂÂ Reducing high salt intake in diet ÂÂ Occasional use of analgesics. All these measures help in red uction of pain score in most of the patients. If it is still persistent then primerose oil is advised. Some physicians advie vitamin E and its role is doubtful. With reassurance, pain charting, adjustments in diet and habits most women respond. If still pain is persistent then, prescription of medication is thought off. The breast pain is mostly influenced by psychology of the person. There is low threshold for prescription of the drugs, as the benefit with many drugs available for breast pain are marginal or temporary and are associated with many other serious side effects and are not cost effective for many women.
Food
Healthy Cooking Recipes Throw on your apron and dish out some of the yummy recipes!
Spiced Corn & Rice Pilaf
Did you know that Rice Pilaf can be mixed with a lot of healthy ingredients to make it more appetizing? Try out this mind blowing Spiced Corn & Rice Pilaf recipe. Ingredients •2 teaspoons Cardia Olive Oil •1/4 cup finely chopped onion •1 3-inch cinnamon sticks •3/4 teaspoon cumin seeds •1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom •1/4 teaspoon salt •1 cup brown basmati or long-grain brown rice •2 3/4 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth, or vegetable broth •2 tablespoons hulled pumpkin seeds •1 cup fresh corn kernels, (from 2 ears) or frozen Preparation Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onion and cook, stirring often, until lightly browned, about 3 minutes. Add cinnamon stick, cumin seeds, cardamom, salt and rice; cook, stirring often, until spices are fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir in broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer until the liquid is absorbed and the rice is tender, 35 to 40 minutes. Meanwhile, toast pumpkin seeds in a small dry skillet over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, until fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes. Transfer to a bowl to cool. When the rice is ready, stir in corn, cover and cook until heated through, about 5 minutes. Remove the cinnamon stick. Fluff the pilaf with a fork and fold in the toasted pumpkin seeds. Nutrition Per serving: 129 calories; 3 g fat ( 1 g sat , 2 g mono ); 2 mg cholesterol; 22 g carbohydrates; 0 g added sugars; 4 g protein; 2 g fiber; 126 mg sodium; 80 mg potassium. KALEESUWARI REFINERY PRIVATE LIMITED #53, Rajasekaran Street, (Opp. Kalyani Hospital, Radhakrishnan Salai Telephone Number : +91-44-3999 3999 E-Mail : customercare@kaleesuwari.com
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For details contact Vydehi Institute of Oncology: Vydehi hospital 82, EPIP Area, Whitefield, Bangalore, Karnataka 560066. Phone No: 080- 28413381/2/3 www.vims.ac.in
IGRT for Breast Cancer
Traditional Radiation techniques treating breast cancers, incorporated large volumes of the heart and had negative impact on overall survival and outcome. A relative increase of 30% in cardiac deaths was found for women treated before the 1980s. Modern radiation modalities are aimed at minimising dose to the heart, the latest being image guided radiation therapy.
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(Image Guided Radiotherapy) the radiation beam and thereby minimising cardiac toxicitynt with breast cancer. ¾¾ Advantages of IGRT ªª Minimize Risk: With daily CT guidance this technique significantly reduces the rate of normal tissue complications ªª Maximize Effectiveness: With IGRT, higher doses of radiation can be focused and delivered directly to tumor area, significantly improving tumor control ¾¾ Following sites are effectively treated: ªª Breast cancer ªª Gastrointestinal cancer ªª Head and neck cancer ªª Lung cancer ªª Prostate cancer.
IGRT C-T Simulation
Better sparing of lung tissue using IMRT IGRT is a major technical innovation for high precision radiation therapy. IGRT requires new high end linear accelerators which also incorporate a CT scanner. It takes into account all possible technical, positional and physiological changes in the tumor and the normal tissues by taking CT scan images during the dose (radiation) delivery on a daily basis. We share our experience of respiratory gated IGRT technique in reducing dose to normal heart in a patieA patient of carcinoma left breast underwent breast conservation surgery by way of lumpectomy and axillary lymph node dissection. After completion of chemotherapy, she was planned for radiation therapy to whole breast. Figure 1 shows radiotherapy treatment plan with gated IGRT on axial slice, while figure 2 shows conventional treatment at the same slice. Using gated IGRT technique, it is possible to keep heart outside
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Cancer registry program Vydehi Institute of Oncology has established a Hospital based cancer registry, under the National Cancer Registry Program(NCRP). Through this registry extensive data about all diagnosed and registered cancer patients is maintained. It is used to evaluate the patient outcomes, quality of life, referal pattrens and time trends in cancer, with a view to bring quality management towards better outcomes for cancer patients. ¾¾ Cervical cancer vaccination nodal center Gardasil vaccination when administered to women between the ages of 12 to 30 is proven to protect them against cervical cancer. Vydehi institute as a nodal center is conducting vaccination program on the last Saturday of every month. The best poster award - for presentation by Vydehi Institute of Oncology at AMBICON (Association of Medical Biochemists of India) conference, Dec 2012 at Bhubaneswar: “Estimation of serum-carcinoembryogenic agent(CEA), to
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FRUIT CAKE
predict the involvement of pelvic and para-arotic nodes, in squamous cell carcinoma of the cervix.” ¾¾ Full fledged surgical oncology unit ªª Head and Neck cancer surgeries with microvascular reconstructions. ªª Breast conservation and reconstruction surgeries. ªª Full range of thoracic and lung cancer surgeries. ªª Gastro intestinal cancer surgeries. ªª Urological cancer surgeries/Urinary bladder reconstruction ªª Limb salvage surgery for bone cancers. ªª Laproscopic cancer surgeries. ªª Dedicated oncology intensive care unit. ªª Medical oncology unit ªª Paediatric & adult chemotherapies. ªª Hematological cancer therapy. ªª Chemoport insertions. ªª Peripheral stem cell bone marrow transplantation. ªª Dedicated day care chemotherapy. ªª Pain and palliative care ªª Full time pain management service. ªª Interventional pain management. ªª Morphine dispensing service
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Fruit cakes are an all time favourite snack and dessert for people of all ages. Easy to make and good to eat, let’s learn here to make healthy fruit cake. Ingredients •1 1/2 cups fresh orange juice •1 1/2 cups chopped candied orange peel, (about 8 ounces) •1 cup chopped dried cherries, (about 6 ounces) •1 cup chopped dried apricots, (about 6 ounces) •1 cup chopped dried pineapple, (about 6 ounces) •3/4 cup currants, (about 4 ounces) •1 cup all-purpose flour, divided •3/4 cup whole-wheat pastry flour •1 teaspoon ground cinnamon •1/2 teaspoon ground allspice •1/2 teaspoon baking powder •1/2 teaspoon salt •1/2 cup sugar •1/4 cup Cardia Olive Oil, or Gold Winner Sunflower Oil •2 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature •3 tablespoons molasses •1 teaspoon vanilla extract •2 large egg whites, divided •3 glacéed red cherries cut in half, for garnish •8 pecan halves, for garnish ¾¾ Preparation ªª Position rack in center of oven; preheat to 275°F. Coat two 8 1/2-by-4 1/2-inch loaf pans or 3 mini loaf pans (6-by-3-inch) with cooking spray and lightly dust with flour. ªª Bring orange juice to a simmer in a small pan over medium-high heat. Mix orange peel, dried cherries, apricots, pineapple and currants in a large bowl; pour the warm juice over the fruit and let sit until most of the liquid is absorbed, about 10 minutes. Strain out excess juice; toss the fruit with 1/2 cup all-purpose flour until well coated. Set aside. ªª Whisk the remaining 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, whole-wheat flour, cinnamon, allspice, baking powder and salt in a medium bowl until blended. ªª Place sugar, oil and butter in a large bowl. Beat with an electric mixer on medium speed until smooth and creamy, about 2 minutes. Beat in molasses and vanilla, and then add egg whites one at a time, scraping the sides of the bowl as necessary. ªª Stir in the dry ingredients. Pour the batter over the fruit and mix well. Divide the mixture among the prepared pans. Decorate the tops with glacéed cherries and pecans. ªª Bake the cakes until lightly browned and firm to the touch, about 1 hour and 40 minutes. A toothpick inserted in the center should come out clean. Let cool in the pans on wire racks for 10 minutes. Unmold and cool completely. ¾¾ Tips & Notes To “ripen” fruitcakes, wrap the cooled loaves in a piece of cheesecloth drizzled with 2 tablespoons bourbon or brandy, then seal tightly in plastic wrap and foil; refrigerate for up to 2 months, wetting the cloth every 2 weeks. Per slice: 202 calories; 4 g fat ( 1 g sat , 2 g mono ); 3 mg cholesterol; 42 g carbohydrates; 2 g protein; 3 g fiber; 78 mg sodium; 269 mg potassium ¾¾ Nutrition Per slice: 202 calories; 4 g fat ( 1 g sat , 2 g mono ); 3 mg cholesterol; 42 g carbohydrates; 2 g protein; 3 g fiber; 78 mg sodium; 269 mg potassium www.bangalorehealthtv.com 9
Thyroid Nodules
Dr.Sabaretnam.M Consultant Endocrine And Breast Surgeon VIMS and RC 82, EPIP Area, Whitefield, Bangalore, Karnataka 560066. 080-28413384/82/83. www.vims.ac.in
Thyroid nodules are lumps which commonly arise within an otherwise normal thyroid gland. They may indicate a thyroid neoplasm, but only a small percentage of these are thyroid cancers. However, the most important issue to be addressed during evaluation of a thyroid nodule is to rule out malignancy/ malignant potential in the nodule ¾¾ Causes 1. Adenoma 2. Dominant Nodule of Multinodular goitre 3. Thyroid cyst 4. Malignancy ¾¾ Presentation: Often these abnormal growths of thyroid tissue are located at the edge of the thyroid gland so they can be felt as a lump in the throat???. When they are large or when they occur in very thin individuals, they can even sometimes be seen as a lump in the front of the neck. Sometimes a thyroid nodule presents as a fluidfilled cavity (called a thyroid cyst). Often, solid components are mixed with the fluid. Thyroid cysts most commonly result from degenerating thyroid adenomas, which are benign, but they occasionally contain malignant solid components. ¾¾ Diagnosis: After a nodule is found during a physical examination, a referral to an endocrine specialist may occur. Most commonly an ultrasound is performed to confirm the presence of a nodule, and assess the status of the whole gland. Measurement of thyroid stimulating hormone and anti-thyroid antibodies will help decide if there is a functional thyroid disease such as Hashimoto’s thyroiditis present, a known cause of a benign nodular goiter. Fine needle biopsy for histopathology is also used. ¾¾ Fine needle biopsy One approach used to determine whether the nodule is malignant is the fine needle biopsy (FNB), which some have described as the most cost-effective,
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sensitive and accurate test. FNB or ultrasound-guided FNA usually yields sufficient thyroid cells to assess the risk of malignancy, although in some cases, the suspected nodule may need to be removed surgically for pathological examination. ¾¾ Blood tests Blood or imaging tests may be done prior to or in lieu of a biopsy. The possibility of a nodule which secretes thyroid hormone (which is less likely to be cancer) or hypothyroidism is investigated by measuring thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH), and the thyroid hormones thyroxine (T4) and triiodothyronine (T3). Tests for serum thyroid autoantibodies are sometimes done .as these may indicate autoimmune thyroid disease (which can mimic nodular disease). ¾¾ Imaging The blood assays may be accompanied by ultrasound imaging of the nodule to determine the position, size and texture, and to assess whether the nodule may be cystic (fluid filled). Also suspicious findings in a nodule are hypoechoic, irregular borders, microcalcifications, or very high levels of blood flow within the nodule. Less suspicious findings in benign nodules include, hyperechoic, comet tail artifacts from colloid, no blood flow in the nodule and a halo, or smooth border. Nuclear medicine can be used to image the thyroid with radioactive technetium (Tc)
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Gem Therapy
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or iodine (I) imaging of the thyroid. An 123I scan showing a hot nodule, accompanied by a lower than normal TSH, is strong evidence that the nodule is not cancerous. ¾¾ Treatment of benign nodules If a thyroid nodule isn’t cancerous, there are several treatment options: Watchful waiting. If a biopsy shows that you have a benign thyroid nodule, your doctor may suggest simply watching your condition, which usually means having a physical exam, ultrasound scan and thyroid function tests at regular intervals. Thyroid hormone suppression therapy. This involves treating a benign nodule with levothyroxine , a synthetic form of thyroxine that you take in pill form. The idea is that supplying additional thyroid hormone will signal the pituitary to produce less TSH, the hormone that stimulates the growth of thyroid tissue. Although this sounds good in theory, levothyroxine therapy is a matter of some debate. There’s no clear evidence that the treatment consistently shrinks nodules or even that shrinking small, benign nodules is necessary. Surgery. All malignant thyroid nodules require surgical excision. Occasionally, a nodule that’s clearly benign may require surgery, especially if it’s so large that it makes it hard to breathe or swallow. Surgery is also considered the best option for people with large multinodular goiters, particularly when the goiters constrict airways, the esophagus or blood vessels. Nodules diagnosed as indeterminate or suspicious by a biopsy also need surgical removal, so they can be examined more thoroughly for signs of cancer.
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All that a human being ever has is the ‘now’. At gemstone universe, every now is sacrosanct – it is the building block for the brilliant future we envision not only for us but for mankind, through us. Gemstone universe is an organisation committed to the cause of Astro-Gemology and Planetary Gem Therapy. Planetary Gem Therapy is a very potent remedial tool which can being about life changing, tangible results and we ourselves committed to it, spreading the good word, upholding the traditions and strictures specified in the science of jyotish as well as bringing the highest quality gemstones – genuine natural, untreated, premium jyotish grade for the discerning patrons. There is a firm belief in the cause, backed not only by personal experience but by the countless testimonials from people who have implemented Planetary Gem Therapy and benefited. With certified, sharp astro-gemologists working under the aegis of Gemstone Universe, devoted to providing the best solutions, we envision sponsoring/ conducting research in related areas along with the establishment of an academic arm that will help in restoring the pride and importance to Planetary Gem Therapy. Gemstone Universe is envisioned to become the world leader in the realm of Planetary Gemology and where gemstones sold for the purpose of enhancing planetary benefits is concerned. We foresee it as a thriving place where gemologists, astro-gemologists, mineral miners converge for the sake of their passionate involvement in this area. We also foresee it as the choice destination for wealth managers and investment opportunity seekers, for connoisseurs looking for collectibles and vintage pieces. It’s a gem of an opportunity waiting to be mined! WE ARE NOW IN INDIRANAGAR, BANGALORE Gem stone universe, the world’s largest retail store exclusively for planetary gemstones, has moved to the heart of Bangalore in Indiranagar. The exclusive boutique store is spread over 3000 sq. ft. with dazzling interiors based on themes from the Zodiac, astrology, Astronomy and Vedic texts. The retail store of 3000 sq ft is part of the Gem stone universe centre of excellence. The store offers customers an insight into the world of pure Jyotish quality gemstones. Customers can consult with the team of GIA and PGA certified consultants and get gemstone recommendations based on accurate analysis of their horoscopes. A wide range of designs available at the store will facilitate the customers to choose and place orders for their personalized jewellery pieces with the recommended gemstones. His Highness, Srikantadatta Narasimharaja Wadiyar, Maharaja of Mysore, did the honors of cutting the ribbon and lighting the lamp at the inauguration. Ms. Vani Ganapathy, one of the city’s noted celebrities also graced the occasion. ¾¾ For details GEMSTONEUNIVERSE The Gold Standard in Planetary Gemology # 7, 1st main, 10th Cross, Off 100 ft. road, Indiranagar IInd Stage, Bangalore – 560 038 www.gemstoneuniverse.com, 080-25216611, Mob: 9448207777 www.bangalorehealthtv.com
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Eye care
Dr. K. Bhujang Shetty
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Keratoconus is managed by many Keratoconus is different contact lens managed by many designs. No one design is best for every type of different contact keratoconus. Since each lens designs. lens design has its own Hence carefully unique characteristics, the practitioner evaluation is carefully evaluates the required to find needs of the individual the lens that situation to find the lens that offers the best offers the best combination of visual combination of acuity, comfort and visual acuity, corneal health. Compliance is comfort and the key to long-term corneal health success for all contact lens wearers. It is even more important for keratoconus patients, since they are almost totally dependent upon contact lenses for all their visual tasks. After patients have been successfully fit with contact lenses, a high percentage of complications and adverse reactions are related to skipping or shortcutting the recommended procedure for cleaning, disinfecting, and storing their lenses. A study revealed that 27% of patients admitted that they don’t clean their lenses daily, and it is likely that an even higher percentage of lens wearers are non-compliant in some way. Some patients have used dishwashing liquid, baby shampoo, or even toothpaste instead of the recommended cleaners; stored their lenses dry, rather than in an FDA-approved disinfecting solution; and used saliva (which contains a host of sight-threatening microorganisms) instead of the sterile solutions that are readily available, to wet their
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Contact Lens for Keratoconus lenses before inserting them in their eyes GLASSES In the early stages, vision can be corrected with glasses or regular soft contact but as KC progresses they are not able to correct the distortion caused by the irregular corneal surface and more complex contact lens designs are required. ¾¾ SOFT LENSES The roleof soft lenses in keratoconus is limited because the soft lens drapes over the irregular corneal surface and the front surface of the lens assumes the same irregular surface as the cornea without trapping a fluid reservoir so the effective refracting surface is no improvement over the original corneal surface. There are some specially designed thicker soft lenses retain more of a rigid shape and may contribute to the liquid lens effect to some extent. There are designs being used for keratoconus, and they are helpful in mild to moderate cases. ¾¾ RGP CONTACT LENSES Rigid Gas Permeable (RGP or GP) contact lenses are primary option for correcting KC vision. The rigid lens masks the underlying irregular cornea and functions as the new refractive surface of the eye, with the tear film filling in the space between the back of the contact lens and the front of the eye. “Rigid” defines the type of lens. “Gas Permeable” describes the lens material. There are many different RGP lens designs. ¾¾ Without a Contact Lens With a Rigid Contact Lens “Piggy-backs”: This is a two system: an RGP lens worn on top of a soft lens. The RGP lens provides crisp vision and the soft lens acts as a cushion providing comfort. Hybrid lenses: This is a lens combination that has an RGP center surrounded by a soft skirt. Scleral lenses: These are large diameter lenses that rest on the white part of the eye, called the sclera, and vaults over the cornea.
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The size can be a scary prospect for some, but scleral lenses have many advantages. Because of their size, they do not fall out, dust or dirt particles cannot get behind them during wear. They are surprisingly comfortable to wear because the edges of the lens rests above and below the eye lid margins so there is no lens awareness. The introduction of rigid gas permeable (RGP) materials has made this design more readily available. ¾¾ CONTACT LENSES Eye infections, while infrequent, can be devastating, preventing patients from wearing their contact lenses for days or weeks and sometimes resulting in permanent corneal scarring and loss of vision. A thorough understanding of the role played by each of the rigid lens care products will help to keep lenses clean and eyes healthy. ¾¾ CARE SYSTEMS FOR RIGID LENSES They consist of: A daily cleaner, to remove tear film oils, mucus, cosmetics, and other debris from lens surfaces. Cleaning solution containers have a red tip to warn patients that the solution should not be put in the eyes. If cleaner is accidentally instilled in the eyes, it should be flushed out immediately, preferably by dunking the entire face into a sink filled with water. A combination wetting/soaking solution for lens storage and reinsertion in the eye, which kills bacteria and other microorganisms, keeps lenses from warping, and acts as a “cushioning agent” when the lenses are placed in the eyes . An optional enzymatic cleaner (in either liquid or tablet form), for patients who build up a lot of protein on their lenses. Not all rigid lens wearers need an enzymatic cleaner. A lubricating and rewetting drop, to instill in the eye while you are wearing lenses. This will help to flush debris from under the lenses and help the lenses to glide more smoothly and comfortably in the eyes. Rub the lens between your fingers! It may warp or crack! If the lens curvature is too steep for your index finger to clean the inner lens surface, try using your pinkie or a cotton swab. Rinse the lens with cool or lukewarm water. Hot water will warp the lens. Do not rinse your lenses over an open drain! Replace the right lens in the case and repeat the steps for your left lens. Soak lenses overnight or for at least 4 hours. In the morning, wash your hands and insert your lenses directly from the wetting/soaking or
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conditioning solution. Do not rinse first! The solution will help to cushion the lenses as you insert them. In addition, if the lenses are rinsed with water after they have been disinfected, there is a chance that they may become contaminated from impurities in the water supply. ¾¾ ABNORMAL SYMPTOMS: ªªPain: when placing lenses on the eyes, while wearing the lenses, or after removing them ªªBurning, a sensation of heat, redness, excessive tearing, or discharge ªªInability to keep the eyes open ªª Extreme sensitivity to light ªª Severe or persistent haze, fog, or rainbows around lights ªªSevere irritation ªªWhite spots on the cornea ¾¾ DO’S AND DON’TS FOR RIGID LENS WEARERS Clean your lenses at night, immediately after you remove them from your eyes. Leaving them in the soaking solution without cleaning until morning reduces the effectiveness of the disinfecting chemicals. In addition, rinsing the cleaner off with tap water just prior to replacing the lenses in your eyes might introduce bacteria or other microorganisms that would ordinarily have been killed while the lenses soaked overnight. ªª If your lenses ever dry out, soak them for at least 4 hours before you wear them again, since they may have warped or flattened in curvature when the liquid evaporated. ªª Do not mix and match solutions made by different manufacturers. Doing so may cloud your lenses, cause them to become gummy, or irritate your eyes. Make sure that the cleaning, soaking, disinfecting, and wetting/rewetting products you buy are all part of the same care system. ªª Always store your lenses in a case with ridges on the bottom. Lenses tend to suction onto smoothbottomed cases and may chip if you try to pry them up at the edges. ªª Replace your case each time you buy a new bottle of wetting/soaking or cleaning/soaking solution. Cases tend to become contaminated. You can clean case with your contact lens cleaner using a brand new inexpensive toothbrush. Be sure to rinse the case well before using it again. ªª If the skin on your hands is rough, ask your contact lens fitter if you can use a manually-agitated device such as the Allergan Hydramat or a mechanical device such as the Clensatron. These devices work like miniature washing machines and may protect the lenses from becoming scratched from your rough skin. ªª If you remove your lenses with a suction cup make sure you know exactly where the lens is before placing the suction cup on the eye. Suction cups should be cleaned with contact lens cleaner and rinsed after each use. They can also be soaked in wetting/soaking or cleaning/soaking solution. If you drop a lens, do not drag it along a surface. Wet your finger with wetting/soaking or rewetting solution and touch it gently to the lens to lift it.
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Hair losscommon problem Anyone can experience hair loss – men, women and children though it is generally seen to worsen with advancing age. Certain statistics state that almost 30% of people experience hair loss by 30 years of age and almost 50% get hair loss by the time they turn 50.
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What is hair loss?? Hair loss is a generalized term characterizing loss of hair well in excess of the normal 50-100 hair strands per day. In certain cases even though the hair loss is within normal limits, for various reasons, the body stops growing new hair, leading to a gradual state of baldness. Anyone can experience hair loss – men, women and children though it is generally seen to worsen with advancing age. Certain statistics state that almost 30%
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of people experience hair loss by 30 years of age and almost 50% get hair loss by the time they turn 50. Women develop hair loss almost as frequently as men do but they don’t lose much of the volume due to hormonal differences. The patterns of hair loss also differ in both the sexes and this has been discussed at a later stage. The response of people to hair loss varies from leaving the condition to run its own course to covering it up with hats, wigs, hair pieces, toupees, etc. Many rush to acquire lotions, pills, shampoos to curb the hair loss. And then there are even those who would take up the surgical option for freedom from progressing baldness. Whatever the options available, do consult your doctor before you opt for any of these.
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Causes of Hair Loss
“A hair in the head is worth two in the brush” thus said Oliver Herford and he surely realized the worth of every strand. But do we stop to think as to what has resulted in all those extra hair in our hair brush, on the pillow or on the floor of our house? If we know what has caused the hair loss, we can surely take the next step to control the same. We have already seen that DHT (Dihydrotestosterone) - the male sex hormone - is the primary trigger of male and female pattern baldness. Besides this, more and more hair follicles go into the resting phase with advancing age leading to gradual thinning of hair. Heredity is also known to determine hair loss problems. Discussed here are some of the other general causes of hair loss commonly seen: ªª Poor Nutrition: This is one of the commonest reasons for hair loss, especially in India. Iron deficiency (anemia) tops the list and is followed by protein deficiency. Improper absorption of the nutrients can also lead to poor nutrition.
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Crash dieting: Excessive dieting especially mono dieting, which involves completely avoiding a particular type of food group, causes a disturbance in the balance of protein, carbohydrates and fat, leading to hair loss, which sometimes does not reverse even after the patient gets back to a normal diet. Oral contraceptives: Certain oral contraceptives using synthetic progesterone can lead to female pattern baldness. Then again, stopping oral contraceptives is also known to be associated with generalized hair loss for sometime. Poor circulation: A study of young men diagnosed with male pattern baldness showed that the blood flow to their scalps was on average 2.6 times lower than in a control group. Follicles that are constantly deprived of blood, and therefore nutrients, cannot produce hair properly. Smoking: Nicotine (tobacco) negatively influences the micro-circulation of the scalp leading to increased hair loss. Mental stress: There is increased hair loss when an individual is highly stressed - the exact mechanism of this is not known. Dandruff: This is inflamed flaky skin on the scalp and it hinders proper circulation and nutrition to the hair thereby causing increased hair loss. Medications: Drugs used in the treatment of gout, depression, arthritis, high blood pressure and heart problems can lead to increased hair loss. Chemotherapy drugs, radiation treatment are other common causes. Presence of other systemic illnesses such as Diabetes, Lupus, Scleroderma Hormonal changes: Pregnancy, childbirth, menopause, hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism, etc. can lead to significant hair loss. Hair treatments: Chemical treatment of hair especially with ammonia based products, perming, straightening, ironing, etc can lead to loss of hair Infection of the scalp - especially ringworm of the scalp can lead to hair loss. Local diseases of the scalp such as Psoriasis, lichen planus, etc. While recuperating from a serious illness such as high fever, sudden or excessive weight loss, after a surgery or from metabolic disturbances
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DIAGNOSIS OF HAIR FALL we can diagnose hair loss even in the crucial early stages when most people tend to miss it. The use of Folliscope (PC based video microscope) is a painless and non-invasive test and it takes just a few minutes to measure hair thickness and density. It aids the diagnosis as follows: ªª The Folliscope magnifies the view of hair follicles and the scalp up to 200 times ªª It can determine the density of hair in a selected patch and detect thinning at an early stage. ªª It identifies the ratio of terminal: vellus hair which may be altered in early stages. At a stage of
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early alteration of this ratio, patient is usually not aware about the hair loss that has already begun and if corrected at the right time, further loss can be prevented. ªª Folliscope can also determine the type of the scalp (normal, dry, oily) so that patient can choose the right kind of products for his hair ªª In addition, it can diagnose other conditions on the scalp such as dandruff, seborrheic dermatitis, lichen planus, scarring, etc. This early detection technology which very few clinics have, facilitates early treatment thereby raising the probability of its success. In most cases of hair loss, a detailed case history and proper examination also gives significant clues about the condition and its causes. Certain other tests may also be required to detect the cause of the hair loss: ªª Pull test: This is done to diagnose or rule out telogen effluvium. Several hair strands are gently pulled together to see how many come out. ªª Biopsy: In suspected cases of scarring alopecia areata, this may be performed. ªª Blood tests for related conditions: To rule out anemia, diabetes, lupus, thyroid disorders, etc. ¾¾ HOMEOPATHIC TREATMENT Our three-pronged approach of Homeopathy, Trichology and Technology is a winning combination that has brought a smile to many suffering patients. International studies have also clearly shown that homeopathic medicines counteract the effects of DHT (Dihydrotestosterone) thereby controlling the progression of hair loss without any side effects. Isn’t www.bangalorehealthtv.com
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it time you took your step to control your hair loss? ¾¾ Use of Homeopathy: The fruitful use of these remedies comes from our vast experience and indepth knowledge of this science. Clinical research on the homeopathic remedy Thuja has been conducted only recently and has shown its beneficial effects in hair loss cases as a DHT inhibitor; ¾¾ Trichology expertise: Summarizing the aim of treatment ªª To control hair loss and bring it within normal limits ªª To reduce the pace of deterioration ªª To stabilize the thinning of hair ¾¾ What does treatment consists of? ªª Detailed case taking ªª Use of advanced diagnostic technique - Folliscope ªª Determining the constitutional homeopathic treatment ªª External homeopathic application wherever required ªª Providing detailed nutritional guidelines ªª Administering Swiss Polarized Rays (SPR) therapy (based on the Nobel Prize winning principle of Piler light therapy) ªª Providing expert advice on hair management after examining the type of hair and the condition of scalp Our concluding message to all hair loss patients - Treat Early and Control Hair Loss before it gets too late! Self Care In addition to Homeopathy and the successful use of technology in treating our patients, we also extend our rich experience in providing self care tips to our patients. These have been clinically verified time and again and are backed by scientific studies. ¾¾ This is what our nutritionists recommend:
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Importance of Eyes The school going years are the formative years for determining one’s physical, intellectual & behavioral development. Any problem in the vision during the formative years can hamper the intellectual development, maturity & performance of a person in his future life. Children usually don’t complain of defective vision. They may not even be aware of their problems. They adjust to the poor eyesight by moving closer to the black board, holding the books closer to their eyes, squeezing the eyes and even avoiding work requiring visual concentration. This evades early detection. Timely detection of these problems and their correction by spectacles (or surgery) can tremendously improve the child’s potential during his formative years. Visual impairment can be a drag in the life of a child, his family and the society. Periodic screening of children helps in early identification of visual defects and prescriptions/use of corrective spectacles.
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What is an eye? Which part of your body lets you read your favourite book, check out a rainbow, and see a football heading your way? Which part lets you cry when you’re sad and makes tears to protect itself ? Which part has muscles that adjust to let you focus on things that are close up or far away? If you guessed the eye, you’re right! Your eyes are at work from the moment you wake up to the moment you close them to go to sleep. They take in tons of information about the world around you — shapes, colours, movements, and more. Then they send the information to your brain for processing so the brain knows what’s going on outside of your body. You can see that the eye is pretty amazing. So, come on let’s take a tour of its many parts.
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DID YOU KNOW? A camera is an artificial form of the human eye. ¾¾ The Parts of the Eye The cornea is a round, transparent dome that acts as the outer window of the eye. It is the structure that focuses the light that enters the eye. The coloured part of the eye is known as iris. The iris lies between the cornea and the crystalline lens. The color is due to the presence of a pigment The basic iris colors are blue, green and brown. Majority of humans have varying shades of these colours. It is composed of connective tissues and smooth muscle fibres. ¾¾ About the Eye The composition of the iris enables it to dilate or contract the pupil, which in turn controls the amount of light that falls on the retina.
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HOW MUCH DO YOU KNOW ABOUT YOUR EYES?
Eyes are the most precious of our sense organs. They contribute greatly to one’s learning capacities right since childhood. Good vision contributes greatly to the strength of health & wits. The lens is that part of the human eye that is located immediately behind the iris. Its role is to focus the light and move towards the retina. The retina is the innermost layer of the eye. It consists of nerve tissue that senses the tight entering the eye. Its function is to send impulses through the optic nerve back to the brain, where it gets translated into the images that we see. The sclera is the whitish, opaque part of the eye, which is connected to the cornea. Its role is to provide protection and meet the purpose of attachment for the extraocular muscles that enables eye to move. ¾¾ How do our eyes work? Every day we see things with our eyes. We see the sky, trees, cats, birds and the faces of our friends, but how do we see all that? Light enters our eye through the pupil. The cornea, at the front of our eye, bends the light. The light passes through the lens to the retina. It then focuses on the retina, like a little picture of whatever we are looking at, but it is upside down! Nerve cells in the retina send that “Image” to our brain. The brain has the ability to interpret that the image is upside down and we see it right side up. ¾¾ Eye nutrition and Eye Health Like any other part of your body, your eyes also need looking after. Because eyes are so precious, we need to really take care of them. ªª Eating fruits, vegetables and fish is good not only for your body but also for your eyes. Food like green leafy vegetables, spinach, papaya, corn, green peas and egg yolks are good for ocular health. Apricots are good antioxidants and help in protecting the eye lens. ªª Multi vitamins especially Vitamin A, also help in reviving eye nutritional balance. Most types of milk are also fortified with Vitamin A. Vitamin A is essential to proper functioning of the retina. It also helps prevent night blindness by helping the eye to adapt between bright light and darkness. ¾¾ Eye Problems Common Eye Diseases ªª Several eye problems are often seen in newborns and children, some of which are no cause for
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This is to help you on a journey from conception to birth of your baby. It explores the precautions to be taken and the problems encountered during pregnancy
Gynecologic problems
Many women don’t suspect they’re pregnant until they’ve missed a period, but there may be other indications ªªSickness and/or feelings of nausea ªªBreast tenderness, tingling and enlargement ªª The small bumps - ‘Montgomery’s tubercules’ on your nipples becoming more obvious ªªStomach pains ªªTiredness ªªNeeding to urinate more often ªª Going off certain foods, such as coffee and fatty foods ªªIncreased vaginal discharge The length of your pregnancy is dated from the first day of your last period, even though you actually conceive two weeks or so after this date (depending on the length of your cycle). Your baby is likely to be born two weeks either side of the due date. An accurate assessment of the duration of pregnancy is of great importance, especially if the woman develops complications later in her pregnancy ¾¾ GIVE A PROPER MEDICAL HISTORY Some medical conditions may become worse during pregnancy, e.g. women with heart valve disease may go into cardiac failure while a hypertensive woman is at high risk of developing pregnancy induced hypertension. ¾¾ Tell the doctor if u have any of the following: (1) Hypertension. (2) Diabetes mellitus. (3) Rheumatic or other heart disease. (4) Epilepsy. (5) Asthma. (6) Tuberculosis. (7) Psychiatric illness. (8) Any other major illness. ¾¾ Blood tests Normally, a small sample of your blood is taken at your first antenatal appointment. You may also be asked to give a sample in later pregnancy. The first test can: (1) Identify your blood group. (2) See whether your blood is rhesus positive or negative (3) Check for
conditions that could affect your health or your baby’s (this may include HIV). (4) Check for anaemia The blood test shouldn’t be painful and should only take a minute or so Blood tests can also be used to estimate the risk of Down’s syndrome. A blood sample is taken at about 16 weeks to measure three substances: alpha-fetoprotein (AFP), unconjugated oestriol and human chorionic gonadotrophin. Together with the mother’s age, these give an estimate of risk. The level of AFP can also be used to assess the risk of a neural tube defect, such as spina bifida. Routine checks at appointments are likely to include: ªª Blood pressure ªª Weight ªª Palpation - feeling your tummy ªª Listening to your baby’s heart - this can be done with a stethoscope, a Pinard (looks like an ear trumpet) or a Doppler, which uses ultrasound ªª Questions about your baby’s movements ªª Urine tests ªª Checking for any swelling in your legs, arms or face ªª Questions about how you feel ¾¾ WHAT SYMPTOMS OR SIGNS, WHICH MAY INDICATE THE PRESENCE OF SERIOUS COMPLICATIONS, MUST BE DISCUSSED WITH THE WOMEN? 1. Symptoms and signs that suggest abruption placenta: (i) Vaginal bleeding. (ii) Persistent, severe abdominal pain. (iii) Decreased fetal movements. 2. Symptoms and signs that suggest pre-eclampsia: (i) Persistent headache. (ii) Flashes before the eyes. (iii) Sudden swelling of the hands, feet or face. 3. Symptoms and signs that suggest preterm labour: (i) Rupture of the membranes. (ii) Regular uterine contractions before the expected date of delivery.
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Gout is one of the forms of arthritis or joint inflammation. Usually one or two joints are affected at a time. Commonly joints of feet and ankles are inflamed in gout. The commonest site is the ball of the big toe. The first attack of gout subsides in a week or so without treatment. There may be a long gap of many months or years between attacks. As time passes the attacks become more frequent and more severe involving many joints. When the frequency of attacks increases progressive joint damage sets in. This is known as chronic gout. This leads to disability and crippling. Gout is very rare in women but usually affects men. In women it is seen after menopause. ¾¾ Cause Of Gout Presence of uric acid crystals in joints causes inflammation of joints. Uric acid is formed during metabolism of food and building up of body tissues. When the level of uric acid increases in blood than normal levels, the uric acid forms microscopic crystals in joints. These crystals lead to inflammation of joints. In ayurveda Vaghbhata has said the cause of Gout is vitiated blood. The vitiated blood first affects the joints of feet. This extends to other joints in later stages. The vitiated blood not only affects the joints but also affects the whole body. ¾¾ Causes Of Vitiation Of Blood (according to ayurveda) ªª Ingredients required ªª Indigestion ªª Excessive consumption of salty, sour, hot, spicy, oily foods
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Consumption of Fish Consuming horse gram, black gram Alcohol Consuming incompatible foods Lack of sleep Obesity Sedentary work Reasons For Increased Uric Acid Level In Blood ªª Hereditary ªª Obesity ªª High alcohol intake High intake of food like liver, kidneys, sweetbreads, tongue, red meat, shellfish, fish peas, lentils and beans. These foods contain purines ¾¾ Few drugs used to treat high blood pressure ªª Symptoms ªª Inflammation ªª Swelling ªª Tenderness in the affected joints ªª Movements of the joints is extremely painful ¾¾ The Symptoms Of Gout Are Described In Ayurveda As Follows ªª Over reaction on touching the affected joint ªª Swelling of the joint ªª Unbearable pain (as if somebody is cutting the joint) ªª Burning sensation ªª Warmth in the joint ¾¾ Tips To Reduce Blood Uric Acid Level ªª Avoiding consumption of food which contain purines ªª Reducing the intake of alcohol ªª Weight reduction ªª Altered medication for high blood pressure ªª Ayurveda Tips To Control Gout ªª Consume wheat, green gram, raisins, ginger, milk ªª Avoid horse raiding, or other sports which involves lot of joint movements ªª Avoid day sleep, Exposure to sun ªª Do not consume alcohol, fish, black gram, horse gram, curds, radish ¾¾ Method of Preparation Collect fresh leaves of Nirgundi and Karanja. Tie them in a thin cotton cloth to form a big ball. Boil these leaves’ ball in water and when it is tolerably hot apply this on affected part. When the leaves become cold reheat them in boiling water. After half an hour take out the leaves from ball , grind them to a paste and bind it on affected part.
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INAUGURATION OF HOMEOCARE INTERNATIONAL centre at INDIRA NAGAR Homeocare International Pvt Ltd is the chain of world class super speciality Homeopathic clinics founded by Dr.Srikant Morlawar an eminent Homeopath and Icon in Homeopathic world . He is well known for his extensive research, common formulas and techniques in treating many complicated and so called incurable diseases like Hypothyroid, Diabetes, Infertility, hormone related diseases Joint Pains, Disc Problems, Arthritis, Psoriasis & Vitiligo etc. He conducts many seminars and conferences to train and update the Homeopathic Doctors all over India and Abroad with these latest advances, techniques and research done by him in the field of Homeopathy. With the motto of treating the suffering humanity all over India with these latest advanced techniques and research work in Homeopathy, he opened World Class chain of Clinics under the banner of Homeocare International Pvt Ltd in Mumbai, Hyderabad, Vizag, Vijaywada, Guntur, Hanamkonda, Tirupathi, Rajahmundry, Bengaluru, Mangalore, Hubli, Davangere, Chennai, Coimbatore, Madurai and now today we are opening our 26th Clinic at Indira Nagar, Bengaluru & launch of www.onlinehomeocare.com with the graceful hands of our Chairman & Managing Director Dr.Srikant Morlawar & Cine Actress Anita Bhatt (Psyco & Dirty picture ) . We are proud to have lakhs of happy, satisfied & cured patients in this city of Bengaluru at Jayanagar & Malleshwaram clinics since 6years. In this year we are planning to open another 10 clinics all over India and 3 – 4 clinics in Abroad. Says Dr.Srikant Morlawar
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Foot care
Why you should follow regular foot care
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For FOOT CARE TIPS G & G CLINIC (Diabetic Foot Care Unit) G & G Clinic (Multi-specialty unit), No.29, 1” cross, 3”’ main, Ramamurthy Nagar, Bangalore-560016. Phone: 8951544239. For helpline : foot accessories : foot spray, moisturizing cream, gel, scrubber, socks, file-a- foot, footsie roller and painkiller spray including massager available for affordable price.
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What is Podiatry? Podiatrists are skilled health professionals trained to deal with prevention, diagnosis, treatment and surgical conditions of the feet and lower limbs. Podiatrists attend a special course and continuously upgrade their skills and knowledge through further education and training. Regular visits to your podiatrist can help to prevent foot problems.
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What is diabetic foot care? Today’s upgraded, reformulated powder by naturals. 100% preservative soaking liquid, creams are
available at various shops, clinics, hospitals, medical stores even in beauty parlous and also at our G & G clinic. ªª Soak: Soak with warm water add O drops of any liquid soap (Herbal brand) with salts leave it for 10 minutes to cool, cleanse, and refresh tried feet. Perfect support for foot. ªª Scrub: Foot scrub away from red and rough patches from hardened skin. Using foot scrub circular motion from the ankle down. Help to leave foot soft, smooth and feel fresh fragrant. ªª Massage & Moisturize: Rinse away with warm water and dry feet. Daily moisturizer for the feet packed with natural skin smoothing ingredients for silky skin with sweet smelling feet. Daily keeps away herbal lotion into palm &hands and to massage into feet using strong kneading motions. Repeating this method before going to sleep. Never you get the cracked heals.
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Check both feet dally. Wash with warm- not to hot water. Make sure your shoes fit well Skip the barefoot look. S. Speak up. Stay soft - but dry. Try non-impact exercise. Fix bunions, corns, and hammertoes. Consider fitted orthotics. Control your blood sugar.
Deep cleanse: Twice a week, use footsie roller to deep cleansed feet and more tired and foot. File -A- Foot: Keep file a foot by double sided filling tool, to help remove rough skin from the soles of your feet. Moisturizing Socks: If you are using cotton socks, more better than the silk mixed woollen socks to protect your feet warm and safe. Foot spray: Use in the tired and painful legs and use painkiller gel (herbal) apply where ever you have pain and wipe it by warm water. The above said all not only for the diabetic patients but also
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What is osteoporosis? ‘Osteo’ means bone. Osteoporosis literally means ‘porous bones’. Osteoporosis is thinning of the bones that occur with age. Bones become weak and fragile, until even a slight impact may cause them to break. ¾¾ What happens to bones during osteoporosis? By about 20, the average woman has acquired 98% of her skeletal mass. This process ‘ il’6l’rvs down as you get older. Between ages 35-40, you begin to lose bone mass, which levels off around age 30,remains reasonably stable until age 50 and then declines progressively. This loss, if severe, can lead to osteoporosis. ¾¾ How does a person know that he/she has osteoporosis? Osteoporosis is difficult to detect at an early stage. Most people does not realise that they have it. .The disease slowly and silently steals bone, often gim gri no pain or sign, until the first fracture, Therefore, the disease is also referred to as “silent thief ”. Fractures of the spine, wrist or hip in old age could be due to osteoporosis. ¾¾ What are the signs and symptoms of osteoporosis?
menopause, between 40-45 years, when hormone (oestrogen) levels fall. Women are nearly four times more likely than men to suffer an osteoporosis related fracture. ¾¾ What are the risk factor?
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sometimes -without falling Osteoporosis is quite common. While it is estimated that 25-30% of all women are prone to fracture because of osteoporosis, it is believed that 50% of women over 75 have osteoporosis. ¾¾ Who are more affected by Osteoporosis - men or women? Both men and women are prone to osteoporosis. After the age of 65-70 yean, men begin to lose bone rapidly. Women begin to lose bone once they reach
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Alcohol consumption Smoking Bone cancer Medicines such as corticosteroids, diuretics, meclic,ations-for-blo(_:@ pressure, etc, ªª Early menopause ªª Women whose ovaries are surgically removed. ¾¾ Is there a cure for osteoporosis? First of all, prevention is best. Osteoporosis has no cure, but bone mass can be maintained and even increased to some extent. It depends on the amount of bone mass you have already lost but your doctor can discuss treatment options that can actually increase bone mass and decrease your cliances of fractures. If anybody have rheumatism. Lumbar, or any joint pains call:
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Personality development
New Skills to Develop self-confidence I had an opportunity to interact with the readers of a famous Tamil Magazine. It was a two-day programme. At the end of the programme, a young man asked me. ‘Swamiji I am a post graduate. It is more than ten years since I completed my studies. So far, I have not received even a single interview card from the employment exchange. So, I am working as a cashier in a restaurant. This job has no connection whatsoever with my educational qualifications. Last month, there was a shortage of cash at the counter. I do not know how it happened. The shame of being accused loomed large in my mind. I thought could pawn one of my wife’s jewellery and replace the missing amount. But my wife
refused asked my mother. She only fired me, but did nothing to help me! In this world, my own mother and wife were not ready to save my honour!’ told him, ‘Leave alone the fact that your mother and wife do not trust you. Do you trust yourself ? Think deeply! You lack the confidence to take risks in life. So, you are stuck in a job that you dislike. Since you dislike your job, you are unable to do it with full involvement. Because of this, you are not able to remember how that money was missing! So, your problem is not your wife or mother. It is you, yourself l Lack of self confidence is your problem. First try to overcome it.’ In order to foster growth of self-confidence, three qualities are absolutely essential. Firstly, we should never Next Page....
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APPEAL The trust from past 10 years has been run with the support of G & G clinic doctors association for the noble cause. Old age residential
and Mentally Retarded children’s are benefited who were unable to afford very healthy nutritious diet like fruits, dry fruits and rich food due to their poor economic background. These people are not only struggling for food but also to pay even Rs. 50 for physiotherapy. Hence the trust is providing free physiotherapy to CPMR children (Cerebral Palsy Mentally Retarded) and old age residential paralyzed patients at G & G old age home. The centre gives 50% concession for CPMR children’s for learning of special education programme which is affiliated to the Rehabilitation council of India. The trust provides job through various hospitals, clinic and rehabilitation centers for those who completed paramedical courses and vocational training under the section of IMA unemployment women’s development unit. The IMA trust chairman Dr Grace requesting you if anybody love to visit or to support any one of the child or women in educational program or old age paralyzed patients or any contribution like physiotherapy equipment, any office materials or any food materials monthly or yearly based as per individual convenience and interest. If anybody willing to contribute monitory supports that also welcome. Note: the above said unit registered (Reg. no. 275/2007) and supported by G & G clinic. For running the show we are publishing HEALTH WIN monthly magazine and conducting distance education programs. The trust crossed so many good results. But, till now the full services are not going smoothly due to various commitments for the reason the appeal was published. To enrol in our organization as a Member/Volunteers all are welcome.
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give into worries, sadness and self pity. Instead learn to feel good and build self esteem. Secondly, we should learn new skills. If we do not acquire new skills, we cannot develop self-confidence! What I mean by skill is, expertise in some field, which is of interest to us. It could be carpentry, gardening, painting, cooking, plumbing..... Select any field, learn it and train yourself in it! Finally, the ability to take on responsibility and be accountable. If any body need more counselling Call: Dr.ChandraShekar,945419117(IMA)
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Diabetes
Problems faced by diabetic patient
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Kidney problems: Blood vessels in the kidney get closed or become narrow and hence kidneys are damaged. 25% of the diabetics die of kidney failure. Heart problems: If blood sugar* is not controlled for years, the blood vessels become hard or thick leading to Atherosclerosis. Such persons may get heart disease, stroke, high B.P. etc. If there is the history of Diabetes in your family, get the Glucose Tolerance Test done once in a year. If you are a diabetic, get your blood sugar examined once in 2-3 months and change the treatment accordingly. Stop drinking and smoking. Get Lipid Profile Test of your blood (for cholesterol, HDL, LDL, Triglycerides). After 40, go for Master Health Check-up every year. Foot problems; There is every chance of feet getting damaged in diabetes. Therefore blood circulation will not be proper there, as a result they lose the sense of touch in their feet and legs. There is a chance of the thin skin on the feet getting damaged. It takes longer time for the wounds to heal. If you do not notice the wounds, they gather pus and lead to Gangrene. When the leg or any part of it is completely damaged, thay may have to be amputated. Cares to be taken Take the following cares regarding the feet and the fingers. Don’t go out without proper protection to your feet. Invariably wear chappals when you walk. They should check-up their feet everyday if there are any wounds, scratches, inflammation, pus formation in their feet. Should show the feet, to the doctor whenever they go for consultation. Must clean their feet with soap using warm water (hot water should not be used) and dry the feet with a cloth. If any part of the feet is dry, apply moisturising
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Dr.Venkatraman Hegde BNYS MS Nisarga Hospital Five road circle, Sirsi, UK district - 581401 Ph: 08384-225414 E-mail: drvhegde@yahoo.com Mob: 9448729434 lotion. Don’t apply it between fingers. Cut the nails of the fingers of the legs. See that it does not wound your fingers while cutting nails. Change your socks daily. See that they are clean. Use comfortable foot wear. It is better if they have cushion. Better use leather wear than synthetic ones. When you are using new shoes, practise with them for some time before you use. Care in the use of Antibiotics Patients who are using anti-diabetic tablets or taking Insulin should be very careful if they have to’\use antibiotics. They should not use Sulpha group antibiotics like Septran, Bactrim, Ciplin etc. Their use will bring down the level of blood sugar-the disease called Hypoglycemia. It is the same situation, if they consume alcohol after taking antidiabetic tablets. Sex problems: If people have been suffering from Diabetes for a very long time, the blood veins in the male organ may become narrow or weak, thereby obstructing blood flow. Consequently erection problems arise— delayed erection or unsteady erection. In women, many of the problems are not there. In some, vaginal lubrication may come down. Their sex organ may be subjected to Fungal infection and bacterial attack. Exercises and Yogasanas In order to keep the disease under control, a diabetic must, apart from forming certain good habits, exercise regularly. Exercise will help reduce the blood sugar by letting the muscles use the sugar in the blood. Heart diseases and other diseases of veins are kept in check if exercise is done regularly. Walking, jogging, running, swimming, skipping etc., will do good to a diabetic.
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Food therapy
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Dissolve half a teaspoon of salt in one cup of warm water. Use this as mouth wash to cure mouth ulcers/ boils. Apply a few drops of salt water in the ear which is paining due to the entry of ants in it. The ants die and pain disappears. Give fomentation with salt on the swollen joints to bring down pain and swelling. You can cure sore throat and toothache by gargling with salt water and washing the mouth with it. Salt water for this purpose can be prepared by mixing one tea-spoon of salt in one cup of water. Wash your hair with water in which a little salt has been dissolved to cure dandruff and stop hair loss. Make it a habit to massage your body with salt before bath, at regular intervals, to cure frequent attacks of common cold. This is good for improving blood circulation, immunity to diseases and low blood pressure. Chew a salt crystal with one clove to remedy the discharge of sputum with cough. Before dressing a wound, clean it with a piece of clean cotton dipped in salt solution which acts like weak carbolic acid. After washing, dry the wound with another piece of cotton, which has already been dipped in salt solution and dried. Mix Tulasi juice with salt and apply it on the part of the body affected by scorpion bite to bring down pain. Excess of salt intake causes accumulation of excess water in the body, increases body weight and affects health. Patients suffering from kidney problems, blood pressure and skin diseases should reduce salt consumption as much as possible. Pregnant women who suffer from swelling of the face and limbs, scanty flow of urine, uneasiness in the stomach and head ache should completely avoid salt, drink plenty of barley water and take rest.
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uu A medicinal plant in your own yard tt Dr.Vasundhara Bhupathi No 222, 2nd E cross, 3rd Block 3rd Stage Basaweswara nagar Bangaluru - 79 Mob: 9480334750
¾¾ It is referred as Tagara. It is used as an antidote, in treating epilepsy and neurological problems. It is the main ingredient of Kajat. It is also used in treating Tridosha meaning vata, pitta and kapha disorders. ¾¾ It is a good antidote. Used in treating epilepsy, mania, headache and recommended for burning sensation of the eye. Family Scientific name Common name Sanskrit Hindi Kannada Telugu Tamil Malayalam Marathi
APOCYNACEAE Tabernaemontane divaricata.L. Indian valerian, Crape Jasmine, Adam’s apple Nandyavarta, Nandivriksha Tagara, Chandni Nandi battalu Nandi vardhanamu Nadiya vattam poo, Nandiyavattai Nandyavartam
According to Vamana Purana the flowers are used for worshipping Lord Vishnu. The flowers are offered to Goddess Saraswathi, Shiva and Gowri on Nitya Somavara Vrata. Tagara a popular ornamental, handsome shrub especially in Eastern India. It bears numerous fragrant flowers all the year round but more during the summer and the rains. The single flowering types form a beautiful ornamental hedge and can also be grown in shrubbery. The shrub needs regular pruning after flowering in good shape. The double flowering variety can also be grown likewise. Growing of Indian valerian is a symbol of richness. It is common and grown everywhere. Polypetalous and Jasmine like flower with 5 petals has got more medicinal value than other types. It is grown throughout India. In Vishnupurana it is mentioned that this flower is offered to Lord Vishnu, to Saraswathi in Mahasaraswati vrata, to Lord Shiva and Gowri in Nithyasomavara vratha. Further, it is used as perfume and it is considered also as ‘medicine of the poor. Stem is branched and grows upto 7-8 feet. Leaves are borne oppositely on branches. Stem produces latex. Fragrant flowers are seen at the tip of the branch. ¾¾ USEFUL PARTS Flower, Root, Leaf. ¾¾ CHEMICAL INGREDIENTS Alkaloids, Tannin, Velerian, Glucosides, Resin. ¾¾ MEDICINAL USES ªª Eye diseases: The flowers are cleaned and soaked in breast milk and the drop of the milk is applied to the eye as drops. If breast milk is not available tender coconut water can be used. ªª Juice of the flower or root rubbed in water if
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used as drops controls cataract. Before doing this, doctor’s advice is a must. ªª Flower juice mixed with milk, jeera powder and candy controls dysentery. ªª The leaf and camphor made into paste if applied will cure cuts and wounds. ªª Leaf juice, a pinch of asafoetida will eliminate intestinal worms. This to be taken for 7days. ªª Toothache will be controlled if the root or the bark is chewed. ªª Application of the flower juice controls eczema irritation, ªª Root ground and used with honey relieves constipation. ªª 10 ml of the flower juice with milk is the best remedy for all problems. This is to be taken twice daily. ªª As it has the anti-stress property insomnia sufferers can take 2 spoons of juice twice daily. ªª Flower, jeera, milk and candy are ground, and given twice controls nasal bleeding in children. ªª Five flowers and two spoons of red variety of rice ground and taken with Ghee and Honey controls habitual abortion, or infertility. This to be taken from fourth day of the period to seventh day. ªª The decoction of the root powder cures fever. Given three times a day. ªª The root juice if used as nasal drops and given internally with honey controls the poisonous effect in snake bite. ¾¾ PREPARATION OF KAJAL Applying Kajal to eyes not only makes one look beautiful but also improves the vision. The extract of Indian Vallerian flowers is taken. Filtered in a clean thin white cloth. Another cloth is cut into pieces and each piece is dipped in the filtered extract. Pieces of cloth are allowed to absorb the juice and dried in shade. These pieces are burnt in castor oil lamp. Soot is collected by covering the flame with a vessel. A paste is prepared by mixing soot with butter. This is to be preserved in a glass container. Applying this Kajal to eyes gives relief from burning sensation and itching of eyes.
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ARTH - AN AYURVEDIC HEALTH CENTRE HEALING, THE HOLISTIC WAY Good health is all about maintaining the perfect balance in lifestyle. The lack of balance in today’s lifestyle is the main cause of many health disorders. The basic premise of the traditional Indian medicinal system of Ayurveda is that every individual has a distinct balance, and his/her health and wellbeing depend on getting a right balance of the three doshas -- vata, pitta and kapha. Dr Prashanth S. Acharya started Arth Ayurvedic Health centre in Bangalore in 1999 with a vision to create a healthy holistic society of individuals responsible for their own health and well being. This Ayurvedic Health centre follows the basic rule of rooting out a disorder before it takes on the form of a disease. Though the health centre has a special focus on spine-related problems, it also provides treatment for other disorders such as diabetes, hypertension, hormonal disorders, and allergies. ¾¾ SPINE-RELATED DISORDERS According to Dr Prashanth Acharya, who has done his Ph.D in ‘The efficacy of Kati bastiand matra basti in the cases of asthi dhatu kshaya janya katyashrita vata (inter-vertebral disc degeneration)’, about 70% of the health centre’s patients come for treatment of spine disorders like cervical spondylosis, lumbar spondylosis, slipped disc and sciatica. Back pain can be caused by anything -- lifting weights, any unusual jerk, bad postures, wearing of heeled shoes, bad roads and continuous two-wheeler riding. Patients could suffer from pain, stiffness, tingling sensation or even numbness. Arth Ayurveda Health Centre follows a treatment procedure -- a combination of panchakarma, anti-degenerative medicines and maintenance. The first stage in the treatment process for spine problems is diagnosis, which is done with the help of MRI scans. The next is Kati Basti, a procedure to concentrate on lower back in diseases like lumbar spondylosis etc. In this procedure, a well-like structure is constructed with the help of dough made out of gram. In this well, the desired medicated oil is poured and maintained at a certain temperature by heating it from time to time. This is done by gradually increasing the period for which the oil is retained from 20-40 minutes. The third procedure is Nadi Sweda, in which the patient is treated through a jet steam from a boiling medicated decoction. The fourth stage in treatment is abhyanga or whole body massage. The next procedure is Patra Pinda Sweda: here, different herbal leaves are shallow fried and made into a poultice, which is then dipped in warm oil and fomentation is given through this.
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DIABETES This condition causes high levels of blood glucose, which could also result in further health problems such as kidney ailments, heart diseases, stroke and nerve damages, and also blindness in some cases. It is not uncommon to see the onset of diabetes in even teenagers these days. The treatment procedure at Arth for diabetes involves not only diet modification but also a cleansing processes - panchakarma. This is followed by several sessions of specific exotic medicated herbal massage/ anointments, herbal steam and other procedures to cleanse the body. ¾¾ HYPERTENSION Hypertension or high blood pressure is a common health condition in today’s lifestyle. Ayurveda views hypertension as a condition caused by the breakdown of doshas resulting in the imbalance of the Vata Dosha. The first step in the treatment for hypertension at Arth is the correction of this doshaimbalance. Nutrition, exercise, breathing exercises (commonly known as Pranayama), Yoga, meditation, lifestyle modification along with various herbal medicines are also prescribed. ¾¾ HORMONAL DISORDERS Given the stressful lives that people lead in today’s competitive world, the number of patients affected by hormonal problems is on the rise. Some of the most common problems include skin conditions like acne, pimples, eczema and psoriasis; hair problems such as hair loss, dandruff and balding; obesity; polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) and allergies. The first procedure in the treatment is diagnosis of the root cause of the problem, followed by a detoxification process. This cleansing process involves vamana - the elimination of toxins through the oral route, and virechana - toxin elimination through the anal/rectal route. ¾¾ DR ACHARYA & HIS TEAM Arth is a fruit of Dr Acharya’s vision that he conceived in 1994 - during the third year of his five-anda-half-year B.A.M.S course. He set up Arth in August 1999, and in his 16 years of practice, he has treated about 3,500 patients.
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CREATIVE VISUALIZATION ‘Creative Mind Power’ does not bring out any fruitful results because of conflicts within-unresolved wants and instincts and even hidden fearsstand as major obstacles to success.
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What is Creative Visualization? It means to have an idea, or an image of what we want to create; recognizing that to fulfill our goals ( no matter what they may be) we have to imagine our present reality transformed into something that we want - and then to accomplish that transformation. Kay Sexton correctly said, “Quite ordinary people do seem to perform supernormal feats now and then. Is such power a real possibility? If so, how can we learn to unearth and control it? All things you will ever want or need must have their beginnings in your mind. Creative Visualization can help you to realize your deepest desires and achieve your greatest potential”. According to Carl Llewellyn Weschcke, “Recognizing that we all have far greater potential than we normally use, we will say that Creative Visualization is a technique for mobilizing our inner resources for success.lt is a way to give instructions to the programmer. It is a method to open channels from these other dimensions to bring us the wealth of the Universe. It puts the Universe to work for you. You will be able to change your life!” Sad enough, a majority of ‘Creative Mind Power’ does not bring out any fruitful results because of conflicts within-unresolved wants and instincts and even hidden fears-stand as major
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Director Stammering cure center House # 145, 23rd cross, 12th main, Jayanagar 3rd Block East, Bangalore 11 Near to Jaya Nagar swimming pool Mob: 98860600037 obstacles to success. In order to harness this natural power to attain your goals, you must unite all the faculties, the senses, the brain itself, to work together leaving aside all the internal barriers.According to the plans given by Denning & Phillips: ¾¾ The first requirement is to : ÂÂ Image the desired goal. ÂÂ Augment the imaged goal with real or imaged physical action, thus uniting the inner and outer world. ¾¾ This activity is enhanced by : ÂÂ Silence - don’t dissipate the inner energies by talking about your inner working. ÂÂ Visualizing things in connection with your goal; seeing things as they will be. ÂÂ Feeling the emotional satisfaction that will be yours - enjoy it now. You should be very clear about what you actually want and it is something for you to do with your mind, not something you do with your eyes. Just feel yourself for some time: separate yourself atleast for little time, from the fears worries anxieties tensions that disturb your mind so much and you will know that your real self is pure joy! As per Denning & Phillips, “Habits of mind are dependent entirely upon the emotional nature and will change precisely as soon as the emotional nature no longer supports them but moves in a different direction. To succeed in visualization three qualities are chiefly necessary: RESOLUTION CONCENTRATION & PATIENCE. Reflect on them, picture them to the best of your ability, but above all feel in imagination the sensation of possession them, of doing what you wish to do with them”. One of the greatest qualities required for success is concentration. The ability to fix up your mind to a particular subject for some time, eliminating the great enemy called ‘tension’. The other requirement is to learn to relax. With more sincere concentrated practice, still better results will follow. By creative visualization, you can achieve, or possess, whatever you truly want in life. Keep clearly in mind what your true goals are . You can finally write down on a piece of paper after a good bit of thought. If you are feeling disturbed by some unknown fear or tension, don’t allow it to remain in your mind. Finally charge your visualized picture of success. Make it a living reality. Bring the picture into your imagination. Your confidence and courage will www.bangalorehealthtv.com
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improve when you really experience and materialize the image. But you must be very positive and mentally very strong. ÂÂ Give full attention to what you are thinking ÂÂ Give full attention to what you are doing. ÂÂ If your message is to be positive, YOU must be positive. If your message is ÂÂ to be dynamic, YOU must be dynamic. To practice it in the early morning is always better. When you select morning to do this practice, it means that you are making an excellent beginning of the day towards fulfilling your dream goal. As Denning and Phillips correctly said, “Because they work, they bring the desired result, aligning every level of the individual with the desire, so that there is no barrier to its attainment. And when there is no barrier to what we want, we meet with it as surely as the magnet meets with iron!”. ¾¾ Follow the under mentioned guidelines for practicing visualization: ÂÂ Sit in a comfortable position and select the quietest place in your house, preferably in the morning. ÂÂ Then concentrate your mind. I am prescribing three simple ways; choose one out of three which is effective for you to concentrate easily. There is nothing noble about being superior to some other person. The true nobility lies in being superiortoyour previous self. ÂÂ Close your eyes and count down from 100 even numbers like 100 98 96 94.... Not upto zero, till you get the maximum concentration of mind. Visualize that the number is written before you. ÂÂ Stare at any specific prominent dot on the wall without blinking as long as possible. By practice you can increase the time. ÂÂ Close your eyes, imagine a very big circle in front of you. Reduce the size of the circle, go on reducing it and come to the center of the circle. Don’t wait till you get full concentration - which is very difficult to get within a short time. The main idea is you don’t allow other thoughts to disturb your mind. Don’t give much time for concentration. ÂÂ Now you visualize, that means think or imagine. I am giving lot of ideas for different types of people, choose those whichever works for you effectively. ¾¾ For Students: Imagine you are in the class room, responding well during roll call (it’s a common problem). Your teacher asks you a question and you reply very well confidently without any fumbling. In school functions, you are delivering a speech before mass gathering. Quite comfortably you are able to participate in quiz contest, elocution, story telling, debate etc. You can
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very easily mingle up with school mates and interact well with teachers. ¾¾ For Working People: Visualize that you are speaking well with your colleagues, able to handle them quite comfortably, coordinating confidently and courageously with your top bosses. If you are discussing with the top officials in any big company, convince him very well about your company’s products. You are attending the phone calls very smartly. In the meetings you are able to discuss and place your points to your satisfaction. Man is still responsible. He must turn the alloy of modern experience into the steel of mastery and character. His success lies not with the stars but with himself. He must fight mediocrity as sin and live against the imperative of life’s highest ideal. - Frank Curtis Williams ¾¾ For Job Seekers: Those who are going for job interviews - imagine you have reached the place of interview. After seeking permission, you are in the interview room. You introduce slowly calmly and are replying well to all the questions quite confidently smartly assertively. Althrough you are very relaxed, maintaining a good rapport with the members. Visualize the entire scene, 4/5 members are sitting in the interview board and they are very friendly and helping. You have given an excellent interview. ¾¾ For Businessman: Imagine you are very pleasingly and convincingly talking with your customers in a relaxed and cheerful manner, meeting with your business people, speaking well on the telephone. You are able to maintain a cool calm relaxed manner, dealing with your sub-ordinates quite well. ¾¾ General: Visualize yourself talking very freely confidently without any hesitation and reservation with strangers, bus conductors, enquiry counters, shops, market, social gathering, marriage party, hotel restaurant anywhere and everywhere. As if you have all the confidence in the world to talk with all kinds of people. To extract the best results from visualization, you must be positive with full faith and trust that what you visualize is definitely going to happen. Strengthen your mind so that what you visualize is bound to be a reality. There should not be ambiguity doubt uppishness in your mind. Always keep in mind ‘Yes I will be what I want to be’. But no good result will be expected if visualization is not backed up by hard work patience commitment and strong determination.
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When milk or curd is to be added to tomato masala of gravies, bhuno tomatoes well till dry and oil separates before adding the curd or milk. Bhunoing well lessens the sourness of the tomatoes and the added milk or curd does not curdle. If the tomatoes are not well bhunoed, there are chances of getting a curdled gravy. When adding curd to curries, always remember to beat the curd. Remove the masala from fire when adding the curd or milk to the masala. Stir well to mix. Return to low heat. If your curry turns out a bit oily and pungent, take two bread slices and crumble them coarsely. Add this to the curry and mix well. Bread absorbs the excess oil and spice. If your gravy becomes too salty, make a few small balls of atta (chappati dough) and put them in the gravy. Give 2-3 boils. Let them remain for some time in the curry. Before serving remove these balls which have absorbed the extra salt. To thicken gravies and also add flavour to the gravy, grind 1-2 tbsp of soaked cashew nuts or almonds or magaz (watermelon seeds) or chironji to a fine paste. Add to the gravy and relish the difference it makes. 1 tbsp of kasoori methi (dried fenugreek leaves) added to gravies enhances the taste but a little extra may turn the gravy bitter. Onions and Garlic Place onions in the fridge for ½-1 hour before chopping them. Your eyes will not water. Heating the knife before cutting up onions can prevent you from shedding tears. Soak garlic in water for sometime. It peels easily. The best way to keep garlic handy is to peel all the flakes and store in a jar of oil. This flavoured oil is great for salads and seasoning. When using pressure cooker place the days requirement of garlic pods on its lid for 10 minutes. They will be easier to peel. Add salt to onion when frying
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(browning), they will brown fast and turn soft sooner. For garnishing pulaos, etc., fry onions with a pinch of sugar. They will brown faster. Rice and Dal To prevent water from overflowing while cooking rice coat the rim of the vessel with butter or ghee. Add 1-2 slices of lemon or a little lemon juice to rice while cooking. It keeps it white and grainy. Add 1 tsp of oil to rice while boiling, it will not boil over. Add a few drops of oil while cooking dals to reduce the cooking time and frothing. To 1 cup of dal, 3-4 cups of water are generally added depending on the type of dal. Chappati and Poori The dough should always be kept away covered for at least ½ hour after kneading. If chappatis are made immediately, they are not soft. While making chappatis, use hot water to mix the flour. The chappatis will turn out very soft and tasty. Add a little milk to the dough for fluffier puris. Before washing the milk utensil, knead the dough in it. You get a softer dough and a cleaner utensil. For a protein rich diet add ½ kg of soya bean flour to 3 kg wheat flour for making paranthas. Do not throw away the water after making paneer. Use it for making dough for chappatis, which will give softer, tastier and more nutritive chappatis. Spread newspaper under the rolling board (chakla) while making chappatis. All the dry flour will fall on the paper and it becomes easy to empty it into the dustbin. Snacks Add a handful of puffed/crushed rice (chirwa or poha) to the pakora batter for extra crisp pakoras. ªª Add a handful of puffed/crushed rice (chirwa or poha) to the rice while soaking for idlis. You will get fluffier idlis. ªª If dosas stick to the tawa, cut an onion into half. Clean tawa with the cut side of the onion and a little oil. If this does not help, heat tawa empty very well till almost fuming. Switch off the gas. Let it cool. Then reheat and www.bangalorehealthtv.com
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make dosas. Dosas will not stick. To add more flavour to dosas, add a few methi daana (fenugreek seeds) to the batter. And taste the difference! To make neat and crisp dosas, everytime you apply oil on the tawa, sprinkle salt water over it. Salt should be added to the dosa batter before it is kept for fermentation. Often the first dosa sticks to the tawa and refuses to come out. This can be solved by greasing the tawa with oil and a pinch of salt. Add a little dahi (yogurt) to dahi vada batter to get softer vadas. They will also absorb less oil while frying. For getting a thick, crisp coating on cutlets or rolls, dip the prepared snack in eggwhite beaten with a few tbsp of water and then roll in fine bread crumbs. If you do not take eggs, dip them in a thin batter of maida and water and then roll in bread crumbs. Fry till well browned. In the absence of bread crumbs, suji may be used to get a crisp coating. If your cutlets fall apart, dip some bread slices in water for a second, squeeze it and add to the cutlet mixture. You may also add a raw egg to the cutlet mixture for binding instead of the bread, if you take eggs. Wrap sandwiches without cutting the sides, in foil or cling wrap to keep them soft. Cut the crust only at the time of serving to prevent the edges from drying. To make crisp potato chips, soak them in cold water for 1 hour. Drain. Wipe dry and deep fry. To get extra crisp chips, sprinkle the soaked, dried chips with some maida (plain flour) before frying. Maida absorbs any excess water present. For deep frying any snack, add small quantities to the oil at one time. This maintains the oil’s temperature. If too many pieces are added together, the oil turns cold and a lot of oil is then absorbed by the snack. After deep frying, let the oil cool down. Add a little quantity of fresh oil to used oil before reusing. This prevents oil from discolouring. Important Tips for Baking Perfect Cakes Measure the ingredients with great care. Using correct amounts of ingredients is more important than the beating of the cakes. Invest in a good electric hand mixer. It simplifies
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your work besides giving good results. Always beat in one direction. To beat the egg whites light as air, they should be at room temperature while beating. Always use a clean, dry bowl and beater for beating. While using raisins or dry fruits or peels in a cake, first coat them with a little flour (maida) and then add to the batter. They will then not sink to the bottom of the cake. Remember to always sift the baking powder with the maida at the time of making the cake. Never use baking powder which is more than a year old. Check the manufacturing date on the container. Always preheat the oven at the temperature at which you have to bake your cake for at least 10 minutes. Always grease your baking tin and dust (sprinkle) with flour (maida). Baking should always be done in aluminium containers. Do not open the oven door again and again to check the cake as this causes variation in the temperature and hence affects the baking. Test your cake with a clean knife at the place where the cake has risen the most, i.e. at the highest point, before removing from the oven. Permit the cake to cool for sometime before you remove it from the tin. Never cool a cake under the fan as this will make the cake hard. What Went Wrong With Your Cake A Heavy Cake: Too little baking powder; too much flour; mixture not creamed enough; flour mixed too vigorously; oven too slow. A Dry Cake: Too much baking powder or flour; not enough fat or liquid; too long in the oven. A Sunken Cake: Too much liquid, baking powder or sugar; too little flour; oven door slammed or cake moved during baking; taken out from oven too soon. A Peaked Cake: Insufficient fat or baking powder; too much flour; oven temperature too high. A Badly Cracked Top: Oven too hot; cake tin too small; too much flour; not enough liquid. Fruit Sunk to the Bottom: Fruit not properly dried; cake mixture too thin; fruit added before adding flour. Microwave Cooking Tips
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Never over-cook food in a microwave as it becomes tough and leathery. Give the dish a little standing time before you test it, to avoid over cooking. ªª Never pile food on top of each other. It cooks better, evenly and quickly when spaced apart. ªª Food cooks better in a round container than in a square one. In square or rectangular bowls, food gets overcooked at the corners. ªª Do not add salt at the time of starting the cooking as it leads to increase in the cooking time. ªª Do not add more water than required, however a little water must be added to prevent dehydration of the vegetable, which results in the loss of natural juices. Addition of extra water increase the cooking time. ªª Do not deep fry in a microwave (the temperature of oil cannot be controlled). ªª Do not cook eggs in their shells (pressure will cause them to explode). ªª Do not cook and reheat puddings having alcohol (they can easily catch fire). ªª Do not use containers with restricted openings, such as bottles. ªª Use deep dishes to prepare gravies, filling the dish only 3/4 to avoid spillage. ªª Do not defrost canned foodstuff. ªª Do not use aluminium foil for covering dishes. Do not reheat foods (sweets like ladoos, burfi etc.) with silver sheet, as it leads to sparking. ªª Fill the cake tin 3/4 with cake batter, allowing space for cake to rise. ¾¾ THANDAI This frothy milk shake is delicately perfumed and exotically flavoured. Serves 15-20 ½ cup dry rose petals 1 cup melon seeds (magaz) 6-8 green cardamoms (eliachi) 2 tbsp peppercorns (kali mirch) ½ cup poppy seeds (khus khus) ½ cup almonds (badam) 2 tbsp fennel seeds (saunf) 1 cup milk ªª Put all the ingredients except milk in a grinder and grind to a powder. ªª To make 1 serving, put 1 cup milk in a mixer. Add 1
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tbsp sugar, 2 tbsp of the prepared thandai powder and 3-4 ice cubes. Give 4-5 churns till frothy. Pour in glasses and serve. ¾¾ BHANG KE PAKORE Onion and potato pakoras have a happy ingredient in the batter - bhang - which is used during the festival of Holi. Serves 8-10 2 cups gram flour (besan) 2 tbsp semolina (sooji) 1 tsp garlic paste 10 gm bhang seed powder 2 potatoes 2 onions 15-20 spinach leaves - dipped whole in cold water ¼ tsp baking soda (mitha soda) 1 tsp carom seeds (ajwain) 1 tsp pomegranate seed powder (anardana) salt to taste, ½ tsp red chilli powder oil for frying ªª Peel and slice potatoes and onions. Sprinkle ½ tsp salt and ½ tsp red chilli powder and keep aside for 15-20 minutes. Pat dry spinach leaves. ªª Sieve gram flour, semolina, baking soda and salt together. Add garlic, bhang seed powder, carom seeds red chilli powder, salt and pomegranate seed powder. Add water and make a thick batter. Keep batter aside for 10 minutes. Dip vegetables in it. Deep fry on medium heat till nice golden brown. Nita Mehta’s Cookbook for Festivals of India Vegetarian www.nitamehta.com Write to nitamehta@email.com
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THE MOST WONDERFUL MEDICINEWATER
Our body consists of 70% water. Hence water is the most important food and medicine for the body. Drinking plenty of pure water cleanse & releases toxins from the body. Drinking 3 to 4 liters of water in split doses will cure or control many diseases. Most of us drink water to push the food inside or just to quinch the thirst. This is called consuming water on demand. Water therapy is taking excess water as a treatment measure. It was very much practiced in ancient India. ¾¾ Properties of Water : Water is natural solvent for most of the food we eat. The buoyancy of water will balance & strength. The viscosity of water provides smooth movement of blood. It is necessary for carrying urine, motion (stools), important vitamins, hormones, chemicals & oxygen to all the parts of the body. ¾¾ Effect of Water therapy on different systems :
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Drinking lot of water cleanse the brain & toxins are removed from brain. Depression, Anxiety, Giddiness, Meningitis, Migraine, Fatigue, Headache & Fever is controlled.
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By consuming lots of water blood gets diluted, viscosity is reduced. Blood flow becomes easy. Blood pressure is controlled. Hydrostatic pressure improves the efficiency of the pumping of the heart.
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Drinking lot of water before food dilutes the acid inside the stomach & reduces gastric trouble. Digestion & absorption of food becomes easy. Excess spicy food is easily diluted. Toxins in the food are washed out. Stools become soft. Waste materials are moved out. Constipation is cured.
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Drinking lot of water makes the sputum dilute in case of Lung infections. Cough, Bronchitis, Asthma, Sinusitis, Cold, Pharyngitis, laryngitis are reduced.
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Drinking lot of water washes the kidneys ureter & bladders. Toxins are excreted. Stones are dissolved & expelled. Infections are reduced. Burning micturition is reduced. Waste materials are washed out.
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Water therapy improves sexual activity. Semen quantity is increased. Vaginal wetness increases. Menstrual irregularity is decreased.
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Water therapy enhances skin glow. Washes the skin from inside . Toxins are released from pores through sweat. Many skin lesions like pimples, dark circles,
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Dr. C. SHARATH KUMAR DIRECTOR & CHIEF FERTILITY SURGEON, MEDIWAVE IVF & FERTILITY hospital City X-Ray complex, Sayyaji Rao Road, Mysore - 570021. Ph : (O) : 2444441, (R) : 2519026. E-mail : drcsharath@hotmail.com. dermatitis, eczema, decrease in intensity.
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Joint pains, bone & muscle pains decreases, Rheumatism decreases.
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Many diseases like Anemia, Paralysis, Obesity, decrease in intensity.
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Relief from stress, weight loss, glowing skin, feeling fresh and energetic throughout the day and good digestion are some of the major benefits of water therapy. Water therapy gives freshness to the body. It relives fatigue & keys the body & mind energetic throughout the day ªª Digestion improves ªª Passing of stools & urine becomes a pleasurable job. ªª Improve sexual activities. ¾¾ Practicing water therapy : ªª Keep a litre & half litre bottle always by the side of drinking water tank / jug. ªª As you wake up in the morning drink 1/2 litre of water. ªª Drink 1 litre of water after break fast. ªª Drink 1 litre of water after lunch. ªª Drink 1/2 litre in the evening. ªª Drink 1/4 litre of water after dinner. ¾¾ Disadvantages of water therapy : You have to go to toilet frequently. Hence you must make sure that you have a toilet near by. Avoid water therapy if you are traveling in bus or if there is no toilet easily available. Do not drink excess water after 6 pm, because your sleep will be disturbed as you may have get up to go to toilet. ¾¾ Adverse effects of not drinking enough water : If adequate water is not consumed, it result is dryness of the body called as dehydration. If the dehydration persists and is not corrected by drinking plenty of water, it results in headache, constipation, loss of memory, dryness of mouth, stopping of urine & even it may result in death. ¾¾ Conclusion : Water therapy is just amazing! It is cheap, easily available everywhere. Water therapy is really wonderfully beneficial, so much that people who have not practiced this can’t even imagine. It makes your body thoroughly clean and pure from inside and outside. I have tried water therapy and assessed the advantages myself. Hence, I recommend that everybody should start practicing water therapy to keep their body tremendously fit and disease free.
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Cure for diabetes
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WHAT IS DIABETES? Diabetes is a very common constitutional disease known since the ancient days. It is a heterogeneous primary disorder of carbohydrate metabolism with multiple etiological factors that generally involve absolute or relative insulin deficiency or insulin resistance or both. Due to advancement of the present civilization, urbanization, physical inactivity, over nutrition, chronic under nutrition, obesity, stress, drug abuses etc. the Diabetes is becoming commoner day by day. It has a world -wide distribution. So far about 98.9 million sufferers of Diabetes are in the world of which Asian countries contribute 46.9 million, almost 50% Diabetes of the world. About 20 million are in India. ¾¾ HOW IS DIABETES CAUSED? The Ayurvedic concept on the manifestation of Diabetes is essentially associated with “Mithyaharavihara” (improper dietary habits and physical exertion). This principle has to be variously interpreted in the causation of different diseases. The dietary and physical factors which induce ‘Diabetes’ as described by the ancient physicians of India are: ªª The food stuff which has properties of Brmhana (containing more carbohydrate and fat than proteins). ªª Sheetha veerya (cold in nature and action). ªª Amla rasas (consisting more acidic properties). ªª Snigdha guna (which increases Kapha dosha, Medo dhatu and Mutra mala).
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Habit of over eating and smoking. With regard to the physical factors, the ancient physicians of India give emphasis on the following factors which predispose Diabetes. ªª Habit of consuming food stuff with Madhura rasa (sweet taste). ªª Habit of indulgence in excessive sleep, especially in day time. ªª Excessive indulgence in sexual and other sedentary habits, these can vitiate the Kapha dosha which leads to Diabetes. ªª Climate and geographical nature. The occurrence of Diabetes is more in people who are settled in Anupa desa (Wet land). ªª Excessive mental strain, emotion and constant worry. The quantitative and qualitative increase in the properties of Kapha dosha leads to Diabetes. ¾¾ SYMPTOMS OF DIABETES The classic symptoms in untreated Diabetes are: ªª Loss of weight ªª Frequent urination ªª Increased thirst ªª Increased hunger ªª Blurred vision ªª Skin rashes ªª Profuse sweating ªª Foul smell of the body ªª Dryness in the palate ªª Burning sensation on palms and soles ªª Feeling of lethargy ªª Excessive sleep ªª Excessive tiredness ªª Joint pains Often, people with Diabetes have no symptoms at first. They may not have symptoms for many years. Symptoms may develop rapidly (weeks or months) or sometimes much more slowly and may be
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subtle or absent. ¾¾ Early symptoms of Diabetes may include: ªª Bladder, kidney, skin, or other infections that are more frequent or heal slowly ªª Fatigue ªª Hunger ªª Increased thirst ªª Increased urination ¾¾ First symptom may also be: ªª Blurred vision ªª Erectile dysfunction ªª Pain or numbness in the feet or hands ¾¾ WHEN TO GET TREATMENT FOR DIABETES? If you happen to have any one or multiple symptoms of Diabetes, then it’s the right time to check with a physician. The treatment for Diabetes starts only after consulting with a physician for proper diagnosis. The physician first will understand your presenting complaints and may advice a couple of tests to confirm Diabetes. If the complaints or the test analysis reports or both confirm Diabetes, then treatment for Diabetes has to be considered. ¾¾ WHAT HAPPENS IF DIABETES IS NOT TREATED? Untreated Diabetes increases the risk of long-term complications. These typically develop after 10- 20 years. ªª Damages the blood vessels ªª Risk of Cardio-vascular diseases ªª Peripheral vascular diseases ªª Damages the capillaries (Micro- Angiopathy) ªª Retinopathy (can lead to visual symptoms including reduced vision and potentially blindness) ªª Nephropathy (can lead to scarring changes in the kidney tissue, loss of small or progressively larger amounts of protein in the urine, and eventually chronic kidney disease requiring dialysis)
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Neuropathy (impact on the nervous system — most commonly causing numbness, tingling and pain in the feet, and also increasing the risk of skin damage due to altered sensation. Neuropathy contributes to the risk of Diabetes - related foot problems, such as foot ulcers, that can be difficult to treat and occasionally require amputation. As well, proximal Neuropathy causes painful muscle wasting and weakness. WHY IS ‘DIABETES’ A SILENT KILLER? Heart disease noted in 68% of Diabetes related deaths among people aged 65 years or older. Adults with Diabetes have heart disease death rates about 2 to 4 times higher than adults without Diabetes and the risk for stroke is 2 to 4 times higher among people with Diabetes. Diabetes is the leading cause of new cases of blindness among adults aged 20–74 years. In 2005–2008, 4.2 million (28.5%) people with Diabetes aged 40 years or older had Retinopathy. Diabetes is the leading cause of kidney failure, accounting for 44% of all new cases of kidney failure. A total of 202,290 people with end- stage kidney disease due to Diabetes are living on chronic dialysis or with a kidney transplant. About 60% - 70% of people with Diabetes have mild to severe forms of Neuropathy. Hearing loss is about twice as common in adults
with Diabetes as those who do not have Diabetes. More than 60% of non- traumatic lower- limb amputations occur in people with Diabetes. ªª As many as 1 in 5 Indian adults will have Diabetes in 2050 if present trends continue. ªª A person with diagnosed Diabetes at age 50 dies 6 years earlier than a counterpart without Diabetes. ¾¾ WHAT IS PRAMEHA MOKSHAM? Prameha Moksham is nothing short of a beautiful second chance. It is a chance to say goodbye to Diabetesand a chance to live normal. Prameha Moksham a unique herbal Diabetes Reversal package from Zediss Healthcare in association with the 400 year old Ayurvedic legacy of Changampally Vaidya Bhavan, Kerala. This Anti- Diabetes package, consisting of both internal and external induces is a complete wellness package that should be administered with special care. The services that are provided, with much attention to patient details, and are only available at authorized associate Ayurvedic centers – a facility that will be available in different outlets across India in few months to come.
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HIMALAYA LAUNCHES LIVER HEALTH INITIATIVE -‘LIVLINE’ Bangaluru based The Himalaya Drug Company has launched ‘Livline’, a national public health campaign for creating awareness on liver care and Hepatitis. Liver disease is among the top ten killer diseases in India, with lack of awareness being a strong reason for its high incidence. In an effort to spread greater awareness on liver health, Himalaya, through its campaign Livline, will travel across the country, addressing people on the importance of liver care. The central theme of the Livline Campaign is “It’s your liver. Keep it healthy”. Himalaya along with the help of local doctors will take this message out to the public through innovative means. In its first phase, Livline will travel to over 300 cities across different states and conduct 550 Hepatitis awareness programmes. The Livline Campaign will aim to reach out to over 50,000 people in the first year of operation. In the second year, the program will target 100,000 people across the country. In Karnataka, the Liveline campaign will be conducted in Bangalore, Belgaum, Bellary, Davangere, Gulbarga, Hubli, Tumkur, Shimoga, Mysore and Mangalore. Speaking at the launch of the campaign, Dr. Rangesh, Head—Drug Discovery, The Himalaya Drug Company, said “We have observed that in 90% of cases, people are unaware that they have a liver disease. Diagnosis happens at a very late stage due to this lack of awareness. We conceptualised the Livline campaign with the objective of spreading awareness on how to care for the liver, how to identify symptoms, what constitutes high risk behaviour and suchlike. The program will spread the message of preventive and protective care. We have associated with local doctors across cities to help us conduct these programs and raise awareness for liver health. This is a pan-India initiative with an aim to double our reach year on year.” Also present at the launch was National Padmasree awardee, Dr. B Ramana Rao, who said, “There has been a growth in the incidence of
Hepatitis in this city. Changing lifestyle, increase in social drinking, rise in usage of hepatotoxic drugs, increasing incidence of type II diabetes have all lead to manifold increase in liver disorders, making liver health an important element of overall health. Proper screening and timely check-ups can go a long way in identifying or monitoring the spread of infection. The Livline initiative from Himalaya is a great step in spreading awareness, especially in high risk areas in the country.” The Company will be giving out information leaflets on liver health along with T-shirts as part of the awareness program. ¾¾ About Himalaya Drug Company: The Himalaya Drug Company was founded in 1930 by Mr. M. Manal with a clear vision to bring Ayurveda to the society in a contemporary form and to demystify the 5,000-year-old system of medicine. Starting operations in Dehradun way back in the 1930s, the company later spread its wings to Mumbai and subsequently across the country. In 1975, the company set up an advanced manufacturing facility in Makali, Bangalore which today houses the corporate headquarters. In 1991, the company relocated its R&D facility to Bangalore. The personal care line launched in 1999 has given a new dimension to Himalaya’s consumer push. Today with over 300 products spanning pharmaceuticals, personal care, baby care and animal health, Himalaya’s portfolio covers the entire wellness spectrum, offering head-to-heel herbal healthcare for every member of the family. Neem, Lasuna, Shallaki, Ashwagandha, Karela from the Pure Herbs range as well as Dental Cream, Hair Loss Cream, Shampoos are amongst its top sellers. In March 2001, the company was granted the Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) Certificate, issued by the Licensing Authority, Directorate of Indian Systems of Medicine, Bangalore.
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WHAT IS COLORECTAL CANCER? Any cancer in the form of a growth, lump, and tumor arising from colon or rectum is called colorectal cancer. It is also known as bowel cancer ¾¾ WHY SHOULD I KNOW THIS DISEASE? ªª It is 3rd most common form of cancer in the world and the 3rd leading cause of death by cancer worldwide ªª Estimated 148,300 people are diagnosedwith colorectal cancerevery year. ªª This cancer is more common in North America, Western Europe, Australia, New Zealand, Japan ªª In India it is the 3rd most common cancer in both men (after lung cancer and head &neck cancer) and women (after breast and cervix) ¾¾ WHAT ARE THE RISK FACTORS FOR DEVELOPING COLORECTAL CANCER?  Lifestyle issues like people with less
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COLORECTAL CANCER physical activity,Obesity, Cigarette smoking and alcohol consumption are at increased risk of developing colorectal carcinoma  Diet having very high animal protein, saturated fats,calories and very low in dietary fibres fibre are more prone for colorectal cancer  Family history of colorectal cancer and women who have had breast, ovary or uterine cancer are at higher risk to develop this cancer. ¾¾ WHAT ARE THE SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF COLORECTAL CANCER?  Early Stages there may be no symptoms. But patient may have mild symptoms like abdominalpain, Flatulence (gas), Minor changes in bowel movements, blood in stool and anemia  Late-stage can present as severe constipation or diarrhea, abdominal pain (colicky pain) or obstructive symptoms (nausea/vomiting) ¾¾ WHAT ARE THE INVESTIGATIONS USED TO EVALUATION OF THE COLON CANCER PATIENT?  Colonoscopy,  Ct scan,  PET scan  blood tests like CEA ¾¾ HOW IS PATIENT WITH COLORECTAL CANCER MANAGED? ªª SURGERY In case of early disease where the disease has not spread to other organs surgical removal of that part of the area is the primary treatment followed by chemotherapy.
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In chemotherapy a combination of different drugs are given through the veins of the patient in cyclical manner which is repeated at regular intervals. Commonly used drugs are 5
FLUOROURACIL, CAPCITABINE, OXALIPLATIN andIRINOTECAN. Targeted chemotherapy like BEVACIZUMAB and CETUXIMABare redefining the management of the colorectal cancer
ªªRADIATION THERAPY As cancer in the rectal area generally has to undergo resection and colostomy(where an opening is made in the side of the abdomen wall and a bag is attached for passing stool). By using sphincter preserving surgery and guidedradiation the permanent colostomy can be avoided. ¾¾ WHAT ARETHE SCREENING RECOMMENDATION? Simple tests like faecal occult blood test can be used to screen in person above 50yrs and can help in detecting the disease in early stages. Colonoscopy done once in 5-10 years help to detect the colorectal cancer in early stages especially in high risk patients. ¾¾ WHAT CAN I DO? Information is power and by being aware of the facts helps in changing the health curve of a person. Some of the risk factors which can modify like diet, physical inactivity,cigarette smoking, alcohol use and reduce the risk of getting this cancer. Also one should increase the use of vegetables, fruits and whole grains. One can also be in look out for the above signs and symptoms and get checked by your doctor. Early diagnosis and treatment helps to change the outcome of the disease. august-2013
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HEALTH WIN Medical Conference Indian medical academy in association with G & G CLINIC will conduct 21ST Medical Conference on 25th & 26th Jan 2014 at Goa. (Place yet to be conformed). The main theme of the health win medical conference will be Herbal Medicine Merits and Demerits. The topic for discussion will be - Cosmetic Herbal Drugs & Aroma Cosmetics, both having more Roll in Beauty, Cosmetic Results., Herbal Medicine and its Merits & Demerits, Need Cosmetic Surgery, Effective Roll on Alternative Therapy on Cosmetic Treatments, Healing touch. And many more papers will be discussed by the qualified professionals. If any body needs training on Para medical, or any Professional Courses like Alternative medicine, Hospital Management, Naturopathy, Acupuncture will be provided Free Service for (CPMR) Cerebral Palsy Children Mentally Retarded Physically Handicapped is provided by academy. It also runs Old age home, Paramedical (Certi,Dip, UG, PG) X-Ray, ECG, Lab, Nursing, Professional Courses & all Alternative Medicine Available.
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Stevia – Nature’s gift for diabetic patient
Diabetes has been one of the major killer diseases of the present day life. The disease is not only genetic but is linked to lifestyle and stress, both physical and mental. India continues to be the “diabetes capital” of the world, and by 2030, nearly 9 per cent of the country’s population is likely to be affected from the disease, warns the fourth edition of the World Diabetes Atlas launched by the IDF at the 20th World Diabetes Congress in Montreal, Canada. In the age of consumerism, fast food, processed food, every day, we are spoiled for variety and choices. Along with today’s fast moving consumption habits, it is no surprise to see growing rate of health problems such as diabetes and obesities. With increasing health concerns and rising unpopularity of the current range of synthetic alternative sweeteners, Stevia represents the next generation of alternative sweetener. Stevia rebaudiana Bertoni is a small perennial shrub that belongs to the family of aster or chrysanthemum family. It grows primarily in the Amambay mountain range of Paraguay. However nearly 400 species of stevia have been found around the world. Stevia rebaudiana is the only species at present, which possesses the ability to sweeten. The leaves of the stevia shrub contain specific substances (Glycosides), which produce a sweet taste but have no caloric value, apart from protein, fibres, carbohydrates, phosphorus, iron, calcium, potassium, sodium, magnesium, zinc, vitamin C, flavonoid and vitamin A. Stevia, which has earned the in-principle nod of the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) – the country’s apex food regulator – could be the best bet for the nation’s agro-economy in future, owing to its medicinal and sweetening properties, according to Bala Prassad, chief executive officer, National Medicinal Plant Board (NMPB), and joint secretary, Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. Deliberating on the sweetener at the Fourth Stevia Global Summit India, which took place at New Delhi’s PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Prassad said NMPB has decided to boost stevia cultivation in India. He added, “Under the current provisions, 20 per cent of the cost of production, which is set at Rs 3,12,500 per hectare, is subsidised by the board. But the minimum requirement would be five farmers and two hectare of land.” But there continued to be questions about the species of stevia that must be incorporated, because the plant has approximately 400 varieties. Dr Silvamurthy, former food scientist, Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), said, “Stevia has several medicinal properties, which could be helpful in preventing several lifestyle diseases like obesity. Moreover, farmers could avail carbon credits by growing stevia.” Diabetes is a medical condition which should be monitored and treated by a qualified physician or health care practitioner. However, Stevia can be a part of a healthy diet for anyone with blood sugar problems since it is not believed to raise blood sugar levels. If in doubt, ask your doctor. However, if
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they say no, ask them politely for current research to support their opinion. Diabetes is a disease where the body does not produce nor use insulin properly. Type 1 : Diabetes is when the body does not produce insulin. Insulin is needed to Convert the sugar in food into energy for the body. Type 2 Diabetes is when the body does not produce enough insulin or the insulin you have doesn’t function properly. Type 2 Diabetes is the more common form and is made worse by obesity, lack of exercise and a poor diet. The good news is that there are foods that can help you manage your condition. The most important aspect to managing diabetes is controlling your blood sugar. You can control your blood sugar by watching the amount of carbohydrates you consume, although many diabetics find it difficult to avoid the sweet taste of carbohydrates. One solution is for diabetics to use calorie ‐ free sweeteners like stevia that don’t raise blood sugar. ¾¾ Stevia can be used and marketed as a health product: ªª No calories ªª 100% natural, ªª Prevents tooth decay, ªª Beneficial for treating hypertension, ªª Perfect alternative sweetener for diabetics and the obese. Sookthi S of M/S Asrah Technologies India Limited with Dr. H. E. Shashidhar Professor, Genetics & Plant Breeding, College of Agriculture, University of Agricultural Sciences, GKVK, Bangalore and Dr. M. Vasundhara, Professor, Dept. of Horticulture, UAS, GKVK, Bengaluru in charge of Medicinal and Aromatic Crops Section and has established Medicinal and Aromatic gardens in 30 acres with a collection of 250 Medicinal and 40 Aromatic Species at University of Agricultural Sciences, GKVK, Bengaluru. Suhad Mahdi, Chavan Narendrasing R. under the
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OH Day Program & Inauguration of AOHK Website Association of Occupational Health Karnataka – AOHK is a Non Governmental Organization committed to the welfare of the working population covering the full sphere of Safety, Health & Environment, thus making a safe & healthy workplace to all. Occupational Health Day program was held on 20th July 2013, at Hotel Chancery, Bangalore. This was also a special day for the Association as AOHK website with web ID, www.aohk.in was inaugurated on this day by AOHK ex President and an eminent Psychiatrist, Dr. G. S. Palaksha who also spoke on this occasion about the importance of the website in the IT era. The theme lecture, BOHS – the Way Forward, was given by Dr. S. Pingle, Chairman, Scientific Committee on OH at ICOH and Medical Advisor to IBM. He spoke on the importance of Basic Occupational Health Services in the public and private sector industries. He also said it is important to conduct awareness programs by organizing seminars, CME etc. The meeting was presided over by Dr. Sashikala Chandrasekar, the first lady President of AOHK. She said AOHK is committed to bringing about the awareness about OH and that the newly created website will serve as a medium
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to increase awareness about OH. Dr. Rajpal Singh, Cardiologist from Fortis hospital, Bannerighatta Rd, spoke on Cardiac Devices. Dr. Thyagaraju, Secretary & Dr. Deepa, Treasurer and many Members of AOHK took part in the program on this special occasion. The program was arranged in association with M/S Medtronics India Ltd.
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Hepatitis Survey reveals one out of 50 Bengalureans have Hepatitis B ªª
BGS Global Hospitals in association with Integrated Liver Care Foundation launched the ‘Bengaluru Hepatitis Project’ ªª It is the first such study of its kind in India ªª Survey reveals the magnitude of Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C infections ªª This survey is of paramount importance as the disease is silent, showing no symptoms ªª Easily treatable if detected. Hepatitis B is preventable by vaccination BGS Global Hospitals in association with Integrated Liver Care Foundation launched the ‘Bengaluru Hepatitis Project’ an on-going survey to collect data on Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C infections among the urban population of Bengaluru. Doctors of the liver team at BGS Global Hospitals have founded the ILC Foundation; a not-for-profit organization under the aegis of which, this study the first of its kind in the country, has been initiated and conducted. This is in keeping with the theme of World Hepatitis Day this year, “This is Hepatitis. Know it. Confront It.” The survey reveals that one in 50 in the city have Hepatitis B and one in 200 have Hepatitis C. These findings were the outcome of Free Hepatitis screening camps organized in various areas in the city. The results are indicative of the magnitude of the disease burden and sound an alert to Bengalureans to take preventive measures for Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C infections. Awareness for these diseases is extremely low. To add to it, it is silent - majority of those infected are unaware of the infection since they do not have any symptoms. However they are easily treatable if detected early and can be completely prevented by getting vaccinated. Vaccinations are now available for Hepatitis B. If left untreated, both hepatitis B and C viruses can lead to liver cirrhosis which can cause complications such as bleeding, accumulation of fluid in the abdominal cavity, coma, liver cancer, liver failure and death. Dr N. K. Venkataramana, Vice-Chairman and Chief Neurosurgeon, BGS Global Hospitals, says, “Through this survey the task on hand is evident, it is the collective responsibility of every individual to be aware of the disease and take preventive measures. It is in your hands to be safe from Hepatitis.” ¾¾ Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C .....Pg 47 guidance of Dr Vasundhara, Dr. T.H. Ashok and Dr. H.E.Shashidhar did research in Induction of Genetic Variability by colchicine treatment and came out with remarkable results. This achievement of University of Agricultural Sciences, GKVK, Bangalore would help our farmers to look at stevia as a cash crop and crop for future. Asrah Technologies India limited is working on purely water based technique to extract Stevia in it’s most natural essence at farm level. Asrah Technologies India Limited is ISO 9001 : 2008 certified public limited company
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Hepatitis B and C are both ‘silent’ diseases and most infected individuals have no symptoms. If left untreated, both hepatitis B and C viruses can lead to liver cirrhosis. Liver cirrhosis, leads to complications such as bleeding, ascites (accumulation of fluid in the abdominal cavity), coma, liver cancer, liver failure and death. In the case of chronic hepatitis B, liver cancer may occur even before a person develops cirrhosis How is it transmitted? Adults get Hepatitis B or C through infected blood transfusion, contaminated needles and sexual transmission from a hepatitis B infected partner. Children usually get Hepatitis B from their mother during childbirth if the mother is infected. Demystifying the Myths: Hepatitis B and C is not spread by air, food, water or by casual personal contact. How is it diagnosed? Hepatitis B and C can be easily diagnosed by a simple blood test. Treatment There are effective medications to treat Hepatitis B and C. Prevention Vaccination is the best way to prevent Hepatitis B. However, there is no vaccine for Hepatitis C Hepatitis B can be prevented by avoiding direct contact with other people’s blood, practicing safe sex, not sharing combs, toothbrushes or other personal items and avoiding re-use of disposable needles. One should insist on disposable needles to be used. This applies even when one goes in for body piercing, tattoos, or for a beauty treatment such as a pedicure, etc Every parent should ensure that their new-born receives Hepatitis B vaccination. For more details, please contact: Sandhya Prasad, Deputy General Manager- Corporate Communications, BGS Global Hospitals. Ph: 98866 56787. Email:sandhya.global@gmail.com
registered under the companies’ act 1956. This company was started by group of engineers to build a strong research based product development company. This is a unique example of entrepreneurship skills to set up a product based company without any external funding support. Along with the Advanced External Counter Pulsation “ Machine to Treat Coronary Artery Disease” they are also working on Processing Unit for Stevia. This organization is more focussed on addressing the burning issues faced by mankind today. For details contact Asrah Technologies India Limited #328, “Akash Deep”, 1st Stage, Indiranagar, Bangalore-38. Karnataka. Hand Phone : +91-9342532314. Ph: +91-80 42854777 Email :sales@asrahindia.com http://asrahindia.com
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