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Wednesday, September 10, 2014

Walnuts make you Gorgeous _ its Real Truth Try it...


 10 Ways Walnuts Make You Gorgeous

Walnuts, when removed from the shell, give the impression of a tiny looking exposed brain. Well, maybe it is a sheer coincidence, but this dry fruit does boost your brain’s health. This nut is packed with many benefits which can help to improve your beauty and health. Do you want to know more about these benefits?

Read on to know more about the exciting benefits of adding walnuts in your diet and beauty regime.





2 - Keeps signs of ageing at bay




Walnuts are rich in antioxidants, which help in skin regeneration and elasticity.These antioxidants boost collagen production and cell repair, thereby toning the skin and keeping the signs of ageing at bay. Whether it is the fine lines,wrinkles or age spots, now you can kiss them goodbye by eating walnuts or by applying walnut oil on your face every day.



3 - Clear and glowing skin




Walnuts have chemical properties, which boost blood circulation, thus bringing oxygen and nutrients to each and every cell. This circulation of blood helps the skin to glow with good health. Just 3-4 walnuts in a day, during snack time, will help your skin regain that healthy glow.



4 - Walnut oil for skin infections





While the dry fruit is good for making the skin beautiful and lustrous, its oil has properties to treat skin infections as well. Walnut oil is known for its anti-fungal and anti-inflammatory properties. Athlete’s foot, Psoriasis and Candida like grave skin infections can be cured with the application of walnut oil. In
fact, mixing the oil with other natural anti-fungal ingredients like garlic will also speed up the healing process.



5 - Good skin texture




Apart from fighting signs of ageing and providing you with glowing skin, walnuts boost your skin’s overall health. They are rich in vitamin E, an antioxidant that protects your skin against sun damage. Along with this, walnuts are a rich source of healthy omega-3 fats, which help in strengthening your skin cells, locking
moisture in your skin, and keeping the toxins out. Also, proteins in this nut boost bone development and help in supporting collagen production in your body.

So, add a few nuts in your diet today!



6 - Beautiful and strong hair




Walnut oil has often been added as an essential ingredient in several hair care products. This dry fruit has the potential of making the hair black and lustrous. It contains biotin, an essential nutrient, which makes your hair strong and voluminous. Since walnuts contain the goodness of protein, they help in strengthening the roots of the hair. Regular usage of walnut oil or consumption of walnuts will make the hair strong and beautiful.


7 - For a tension-free sleep




Yes, walnuts help in improving your mood as well. They contain a lot of vitamin B and omega-3 fatty acids, which help you to balance your mood and fight depression.They also help you to get rid of fatigue, anxiety, and insomnia. So, add walnuts to your diet to get good and tension free sleep, because lack of sleep can also
lead to problems like puffy eyes, wrinkles and weight gain.


8 - Good during pregnancy




Walnuts contain vitamin B complex groups, which aid in adding folates, riboflavin, thiamin and more into the body of a pregnant mother. Walnuts are also packed with magnesium, proteins, healthy fibres and fatty acids that are good for a pregnant mother and her baby. Other than adding to the good health of the mother and the baby, applying walnut oil will make the mother’s skin glow with good health.


9 - Help in weight loss




Here comes the best of all. Other than boosting your skin’s texture and your immunity, walnuts also aid in your weight loss. Due to high content of good fats, dietary fibres and proteins, they helps in lowering blood cholesterol levels. This in turn leads to reduction in fat accumulation in the body. Other than this, a research conducted by University of Navarra, Spain, found that people who consumed nuts regularly had 31 per cent higher chances of losing weight than those who did not eat any nuts. But, it is always best to take them in moderation, and avoid the salted packaged varieties.


10 - Boosts your brain's health




This is perfect food for availing the combination of beauty with brains. Its striking resemblance to the structure of brain is not a mere coincidence; it does help in development of brain. Eating a handful daily will serve the purpose of boosting the brain power, memory and the entire nervous system. Omega-3 fatty acids in walnuts help in circulation of oxygen and nutrient rich blood in your body, thus aiding your brain to function properly.


11 - Immunity booster





Walnuts are a rich source of good fats, vitamins, proteins and other nutrients. Being packed with so much goodness, definitely makes it one of the best dry fruits that boost your overall health. From lowering risks of heart diseases and certain types of cancer to boosting digestion and metabolism, this nut does it all.
Walnuts also help your body to get rid of all skin impurities quite easily and efficiently. A walnut can also helps in tackling your vision related problems. 

So, if you want to be a beauty with brains then include a few walnuts in your daily diet today!


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Wednesday, January 16, 2013

Weight Loss - Eight Super Nutrients

Nutrients like fiber, protein, and monounsaturated fats are necessary to sustain long-term health. Now, our Diet Doctor, Mike Roussell, phD, outlines the best ways to add 8 of these super nutrients to your diet so that you can optimize your weight-loss progress.













  1. Monounsaturated fats: Replacing carbohydrates in your diet with monounsaturated fats will help you slim down by shuttling fat away from your midsection (See my Ask the Diet Doctor column on this topic for a more in-depth explanation).

    Where to get it: Avocados, Macadamia nuts, and olive oil are great sources of monounsaturated fats. They also come packaged with great nutrients such as antioxidants (in olive oil), fiber (in avocado), and
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    2. EGCG: EGCG or Epigallocatechin gallate is an antioxidant found in green tea (and put in most weight-loss supplements available today). EGCG can increase thermogenesis or heat production through extra calorie burning and the use of stored fat as energy. Some research also shows that EGCG can stop the growth of new fat cells.

    Where to get it: The greatest weight loss effects of EGCG are seen when combined with caffeine, as it naturally occurs in
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    3. Raspberry ketones: Raspberry ketones are an antioxidant found in raspberries that preliminary research shows have some interesting fat loss effects. Raspberry ketones can increase the production of the muscle-energizing, fat-burning hormone adiponectin as well as directly increasing the burning of stored fat.

    Where to get it: You can't come close to getting enough raspberry ketones via eating raspberries so to reap these benefits you'll need
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    4. Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA): Docosahexaenoic acid or DHA is one of the two omega-3 fats found in oily fish like salmon. DHA can stop growth of young fat cells and actually causes them to die, says research published in the Journal of Nutrition.

    Where to get it: To get more DHA in your diet, you can eat more oily fish or just take a fish oil supplement. If you are a vegetarian, pick up an algae-based DHA supplement to reap the same benefits.
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    5. Acetic acid: Vinegar, a dilute form of acetic acid, has potent glucose-lowering effects. One study in Italy found that when participants added just more than1 tablespoon of vinegar to their meal (as salad dressing) they experienced a 30 percent decrease in their post-meal blood sugar levels. Controlling blood sugar remains an essential component to weight loss and maintaining a lean body.

Where to get it: Adding vinegar to salads should be standard protocol, but if you can manage to find chocolate balsamic vinegar, it makes an excellent addition to a protein-packed chocolate smoothie.


6. Protein: Protein from lean sources like beef, poultry, fish, dairy, or soy are weight loss rock stars. The amino acids that make up protein cause your body to release the fat-burning and energy-stabilizing hormone glucagon. The process of digesting protein also stimulates your body to release the satiety hormone CCK. This one-two punch combined with the fact that it takes your body more energy to digest and breakdown protein compared to carbohydrates or fat makes it a must-have at every meal throughout your day.

Where to get it: The possibilities are endless, but lean proteins like Greek yogurt , cottage cheese, and organic grilled chicken strips are especially convenient.

7. Caffeine: Caffeine is one of the most potent weight loss compounds available to you each and every day. Caffeine blocks the breakdown of a compound call camp, which is responsible for mobilizing stored fats so they can be burned as energy.

Where to get it: If you are looking for a bigger fat-burning boost, then make sure to choose black tea over green tea or light roast coffee over dark roast for a larger dose of caffeine.


8. Fiber: Fiber is often touted to be a great nutrient for weight loss because it slows down digestion, allowing for sustained energy and stable blood sugar. However fiber can also optimize hormones released during digestion that are responsible for feelings of hunger and satiety.

Where to get it: Try to get your fiber in its raw form instead of from foods that have been overly processed. The processing of fiber can change its chemical make-up, which can decrease its effectiveness at promoting satiety or lowering cholesterol. Next time you have the choice between oatmeal and cereal made from baked oat crisps, opt for regular oatmeal.

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Tuesday, July 19, 2011

Health - Naturual Remedies - Seasonal Allergies - Be Natural

With spring starting, allergy sufferers are dreading the onset of allergy season. Perhaps you are like so many patients for whom the typical allergy medications don’t work that well.

    For those of you who think you may have run out of options, there are powerful natural alternatives that can help prepare your body in advance to prevent allergy symptoms and treat them if you already are suffering.

    Seven natural remedies for seasonal allergies

    1. Begin with a non-allergenic diet: Although allergens are external, it is actually our body’s response to them that is the cause of the allergy -- it is an allergic reaction. If your body is already inundated with food allergy triggers, your immune system will be hyper-wired to react to external allergens. Eliminate wheat, dairy, and excess sugar, the most common allergens.

    2. Try a spoonful of honey: Choose local honey produced by bees that live in your area. The theory is that consuming honey may be much like immunotherapy, in the same way that allergists introduce tiny doses of an allergen to reduce sensitivity. As bees collect nectar from flowers, they inadvertently pick up pollen grains, which get into the honey, creating homeopathic immunotherapy.

    Using honey as a preventive works best with a daily dose several weeks or months before allergy season. For example, New York City recently approved beekeeping, and one brand, called Hi-Rise Hive is sold at local health food stores.

    3. Take vitamin C and quercetin: Vitamin C is a powerful antioxidant and also a mast cell “stabilizer.” Mast cells are tiny cells that line the mucous membranes, which when exposed to an allergen, release histamine.

    Histamine in the bloodstream is the cause of symptoms such as, eye irritation, sneezing, and a runny nose. Vitamin C makes mast cells less reactive, thus reducing allergy symptom, and quercetin is a powerful flavonoid that enhances the effects of vitamin C.

    Take 1500mg of vitamin C with 500mg quercetin at the first signs of allergies and repeat every four to six hours as needed. This crafty combination can put a sneezing attack to rest within 20 to 30 minutes. Another great product, Natural D-Hist also contains singing nettle leaf, bromelein (an enzyme), and N-acetyl cysteine (thins mucous).

    4. Drink stinging nettle leaf tea: If you have come in contact with this perennial, you probably remember the sting. But it's safe and healthy in drink form. Steep the tea for 10 to 15 minutes to obtain the full benefits of the medicinal oils.

    5. Sooth your nose with a neti pot: Seasonal allergies are usually due to pollen from flowering plants, grasses, and trees that become stuck in the nasal passages. Pollen triggers the inflammatory process that we call allergies. One way to reduce symptoms is to wash the allergens out with salt-water.

    Neti pots have been used since ancient India to clear nasal passages. Using a neti pot or a saline nasal rinse, such as Sinucleanse, is a great way to help reduce allergy symptoms.

    6. Inhale steam with essential oils: Bring water to a boil in a saucepan and then turn off the heat. Place 4 drops eucalyptus oil, 1 to 2 drops tea tree oil, and 3 drops rosemary essential oil. Drape a large towel over your head and inhale deeply for 5 to 10 minutes.

    7. Give acupuncture a shot: Acupuncture can be effective, and it is thought that acupuncture may temper an overactive immune system. Applied locally, it can help reduce nasal and sinus inflammation that is the cause of much of the discomfort from allergies

Wednesday, October 13, 2010

Visual Guide to BREAST CANCER - For Ladies Health - Rajpali


Breast cancer today is not what it was 20 years ago. Survival rates are climbing, thanks to greater awareness, more early detection, and advances in treatment. For roughly 200,000 Americans who are diagnosed with breast cancer each year, there are plenty of reasons to be hopeful.

There are often no symptoms of breast cancer, but sometimes women may discover a breast problem on their own. Signs and symptoms to be aware of may include:

      A painless lump in the breast.
   
      Changes in breast size or shape.
   
      Swelling in the armpit.
   
      ****** changes or discharge.


Breast pain can also be a symptom of cancer, but this is not common.

SO BE CAREFUL OF YOUR HEALTH

Monday, September 27, 2010

Medical Diagnosis and Treatment - 2011

Medical Diagnosis and Treatment 2011
CHM | 1808 pages | 95.92 Mb


Publisher: McGraw-Hill Medical
Number Of Pages: 1808
Publication Date: 2010-10-08
Language: English
ISBN-10 / ASIN: 0071700552
ISBN-13 / EAN: 9780071700559

Description:
The 50th Anniversary Edition of the World’s Most Popular Annual General Medicine Book – Celebrated with a New Full-Color Design

Includes 5 online-only chapters at no additional cost at www.AccessMedicine.com/CMDT

Your first place to turn for current developments that promise better patient care
Written by clinicians renowned in their respective fields, CMDT offers the most current insight into symptoms, signs, epidemiology, and treatment for more than 1,000 diseases and disorders. For each topic you’ll find concise, evidence-based answers to questions regarding both hospital and ambulatory medicine. This streamlined clinical companion is the fastest and easiest way to keep abreast of the latest medical advances, prevention strategies, cost-effective treatments, and more.

MORE usable patient-care information in LESS text:
- A strong focus on the clinical diagnosis and patient management tools essential to daily practice
- Full review of all internal medicine and primary care topics, including gynecology and obstetrics, dermatology, neurology, and ophthalmology
- The only text with an annual review of advances in HIV treatment
- Hundreds of drug treatment tables, with indexed trade names and updated prices – plus helpful diagnostic and treatment algorithms
- Recent references with PMID numbers for fast access to abstracts or full-text articles
- ICD-9 codes listed on the inside covers
- Five online-only chapters available at no additional cost at www.AccessMedicine.com/CMDT

NEW to this edition:
- Full-color photos and illustrations integrated with text throughout book, including much expanded dermatology and ophthalmology images
- Newly introduced topics: E. coli O145, floppy iris syndrome, and expanded coverage of H1N1 influenza A
- New information: emerging role for B-type natriuretic peptide (BNP) as marker of early left ventricular myocardial failure, new approaches to correction of aortic stenosis and to aortic regurgitation in Marfan syndrome, risks of typical and atypical antipsychotic medications, and new hypoglycemic agents
- Substantial update on cardiology and hypertension, including use of stents and cardiac resynchronization therapy with biventricular pacemaker insertion, recent ACC/AHA criteria for appropriateness of coronary revascularization, use of prasugrel and clopidogrel compared with aspirin in prevention of stent thrombosis, dronedarone and catheter ablation for atrial fibrillation and dabigatran versus warfarin in prevention of atrial fibrillation-related stroke, as well as guidelines for developing an antihypertensive regimen
- Updated information on pathogenesis and treatment of immune and drug-induced thrombocytopenia, new investigational anticoagulants such as rivaroxaban and idraparinux, risk stratification and prophylactic regimens for deep venous thrombosis and venous thromboembolism, and a prognostic model for pulmonary emboli
- Expanded information on methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, treatment of pharyngitis and laryngitis, approaches to the diagnosis of syphilis, diagnosis and complications with borreliosis and its coinfections, acute and chronic viral hepatitides, amyloidosis, treatment and prognosis of venous stasis ulcers, and therapy for heat stroke and burns
- Substantially updated treatment sections: HIV infections and AIDS and advances in therapy for breast cancer in women
- Updated section on immunization requirements
- New CMDT Online chapter on Sports Medicine and Outpatient Orthopedics

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Wednesday, September 9, 2009

Ayurvedic Astrology by Dr. David Frawley

The author demonstrates great skill in presenting the treatment methods and remedial measures of ancient India for their healing benefits to the modern world. Ayurvedic Astrology: Self-Healing through the Stars is destined to become a classic text in the field.
Dennis M. Harness, Ph.D. President, American College of Medic Astrology

Excerpts from reviews :

The author demonstrates great skill in presenting the treatment methods and remedial measures of ancient India for their healing benefits to the modern world. Ayurvedic Astrology: Self-Healing through the Stars is destined to become a classic text in the field.
Dennis M. Harness, Ph.D. President, American College of Medic Astrology


This is probably the first book available that jointly examines both Ayurveda and Vedic astrology in detail for the modern reader. Even in the traditional literature on these subjects, there are few works that cross reference both so directly and completely. It is likely to be the standard work in the field for serious students for years to come.

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Tuesday, December 23, 2008

Strategy video games are good for the brain, study suggests

OLDER people might want to take an interest in their grandchildren's video games, if early research on the brain benefits of gaming is correct.

In a study of 40 adults in their 60s and 70s, researchers found that those who learned to play a strategy-heavy video game improved their scores on a number of tests of cognitive function.

Men and women who trained in the game for about a month showed gains in tests of memory, reasoning and the ability to "multi-task".

The findings suggest that video games that keep players "on their toes" might help older adults keep their brains sharp, the researchers report in the journal Psychology And Aging.

This is the first published study to suggest as much, so it's important not to overstate the findings, said senior researcher Dr Arthur F. Kramer, a professor of psychology at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.

However he said the results were "very promising", as they suggested that strategy-based video games could enhance reasoning, memory and other cognitive abilities that often decline with age.

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The study included 40 older adults who were randomly assigned to either the video game group or a comparison group that received no training in the game.

Over 1 month, the gamer group spent about 23 hours training in "Rise of Nations", an off-the-shelf video game where players seek world domination.

Ruling the world, the game group learned, requires a complex set of tasks, including military strategy, building cities, managing economies and feeding people.

Study participants who trained in the game ended up improving their scores in several areas of a battery of cognitive tests, Dr Kramer and his colleagues found.

More research was needed to confirm and extend the findings, Dr Kramer said.

It was not clear, he noted, if other strategic games would have the same benefits, or if the effects seen in this study would persist over time.

The findings are in line with research suggesting that older adults can improve their cognitive health by staying both physically active and mentally active through activities such as reading, writing or other hobbies.

"Playing video games with their grandkids would also be a great idea," Dr Kramer said.

"Because we know that social interactions – along with physical exercise and intellectual challenge – also enhance the cognitive abilities of older adults."