What is Anorexia (Loss of Appetite) ?
Anorexia is a condition in which loss of appetite occurs due to a variety of causes like fear, anxiousness and tensions etc,. In Ayurveda this condition is termed as "Agnimandya".
* Equal quantity of black pepper (Maricha) and elachi with sugar will increase the appetite.
* Fenugreek (Jeeraka), Pippali (long pepper) and Rice flakes will increase the appetite 10 - 15 ml decoction of Ajvoin will increases the appetite.
* Half glass of orange juice improves digestion and increases appetite.
* 5ml of Ginger juice with 1teaspoon of Honey taken before food increases' the appetite.
* Taking 2-3 pods of garlic before food improves appetite.
* 2 teaspoon of Limejuice with 1 teaspoon of ginger juice improve appetite.
* One teaspoon mixture of Ajvoin, Maricha (Black Pepper), with Salt in the early hours increases the appetite.
* 2 teaspoons of Ginger juice in half glass of water with a little sugar improves appetite.
* Crush fresh ginger and extract the juice. Add two tablespoon of water and half a teaspoon of honey to one tablespoon of the juice extract. Take this preparation three times a day, half an hour before food.
* Mix fine powder of Long Piper, Chebulic Myrobolon (Terminalia chebula) and sugar candy in equal quantities. Take a pinch of this mixture, half an hour before food, three times a day.
Wednesday, April 2, 2008
What is Anaemia ?
Anaemia is reduced level of haemoglobin in blood. It may be due to improper intake of food, malnutrition, excessive loss of blood, worm infections. In Ayurveda it is described as "Pandu".
* Leaves of spinach help in the formation of haemoglobin and blood cells and in the prevention of anaemia.
* Almonds are rich in copper, which improves the formation of haemoglobin. Taking 2-3 almonds every day for three months, cures anaemia.
* Taking a cup of curd with jaggery relieves anaemia Honey is remarkable for building haemoglobin in the body.
* 2-3 spoons of honey in a glass of water in the early hours is beneficial.
* Leaves of spinach help in the formation of haemoglobin and blood cells and in the prevention of anaemia.
* Almonds are rich in copper, which improves the formation of haemoglobin. Taking 2-3 almonds every day for three months, cures anaemia.
* Taking a cup of curd with jaggery relieves anaemia Honey is remarkable for building haemoglobin in the body.
* 2-3 spoons of honey in a glass of water in the early hours is beneficial.
Home Remedy for Baldness
What is Baldness (Alopecia) ?
Alopecia is abnormal loss of hair of the scalp (head) region. The important reasons for that are dandruff, loss of nourishment of the hair, and exposing the hair to extreme heat and cold. In Ayurveda, this is termed as "Khalithya".
* Rubbing of the scalp with fingers will reduce hair-fall.
* Application of amla oil to the head reduces hair-fall.
* Application of the oils prepared with neeli, bhrungaraja, amla prevents the hair fall.
* Application of alfalfa juice with carrot juice to the hair prevents hair-fall.
Alopecia is abnormal loss of hair of the scalp (head) region. The important reasons for that are dandruff, loss of nourishment of the hair, and exposing the hair to extreme heat and cold. In Ayurveda, this is termed as "Khalithya".
* Rubbing of the scalp with fingers will reduce hair-fall.
* Application of amla oil to the head reduces hair-fall.
* Application of the oils prepared with neeli, bhrungaraja, amla prevents the hair fall.
* Application of alfalfa juice with carrot juice to the hair prevents hair-fall.
Sunday, March 30, 2008
Strategies for Lowering Cholesterol ?
A good cholesterol ratio is the right balance of the different cholesterols in your blood. The two main forms are LDL (lowdensity lipoprotein) and HDL(high-density lipoprotein). Just as we want the right amount of hormones, we want just the right amount of cholesterol as well. Too much and too little are equally undesirable.
People still say cholesterol is bad. Which cholesterol are they talking about?
* The cholesterol in freshly prepared animal products is harmless. If you eat more cholesterol, your liver, which naturally makes about seven eggs worth of cholesterol per day, will make less.
* The cholesterol in dried milk, aged cheese, cake mixes, or aged meats, however, should be avoided. It is oxidized and unhealthful.
* The cholesterol in your blood is fine as long as it is protected with the right antioxidants and is present in the right ratio of HDL to total cholesterol.
THE RIGHT AMOUNT OF CHOLESTEROL is needed for optimal health. Yet the high levels of free radicals in our environment increase the possibility that the cholesterol in our bloodstream may oxidize. For these and other reasons, we do not want too much cholesterol in our blood. Both high and low cholesterol increase risk to certain cancers.
People still say cholesterol is bad. Which cholesterol are they talking about?
* The cholesterol in freshly prepared animal products is harmless. If you eat more cholesterol, your liver, which naturally makes about seven eggs worth of cholesterol per day, will make less.
* The cholesterol in dried milk, aged cheese, cake mixes, or aged meats, however, should be avoided. It is oxidized and unhealthful.
* The cholesterol in your blood is fine as long as it is protected with the right antioxidants and is present in the right ratio of HDL to total cholesterol.
THE RIGHT AMOUNT OF CHOLESTEROL is needed for optimal health. Yet the high levels of free radicals in our environment increase the possibility that the cholesterol in our bloodstream may oxidize. For these and other reasons, we do not want too much cholesterol in our blood. Both high and low cholesterol increase risk to certain cancers.
Thursday, March 6, 2008
Nutrition Updates
TO PREVENT STROKE DRINK TEA!
Prevent buildup of fatty deposits on artery walls with regular doses of tea. (actually, tea suppresses my appetite and keeps the pounds from invading....Green tea is great for our immune system)!
INSOMNIA (CAN'T SLEEP?) HONEY!
Use honey as a tranquilizer and sedative.
ASTHMA? EAT ONIONS!!!!
Eating onions helps ease constriction of bronchial tubes. (when I was young, my mother would make onion packs to place on our chest, helped the respiratory ailments and actually made us breathe better).
ARTHRITIS? EAT FISH, TOO!!
Salmon, tuna, mackerel and sardines actually prevent arthritis. (fish has omega oils, good for our immune system)
UPSET STOMACH? BANANAS - GINGER!!!!!
Bananas will settle an upset stomach.
Ginger will cure morning sickness and nausea.
BLADDER INFECTION? DRINK CRANBERRY JUICE!!!!
High-acid cranberry juice controls harmful bacteria.
BONE PROBLEMS? EAT PINEAPPLE!!!
Bone fractures and osteoporosis can be prevented by the manganese in pineapple.
PREMENSTRUAL SYNDROME? EAT CORNFLAKES!!!!
Women can ward off the effects of PMS with cornflakes, which help reduce depression, anxiety and fatigue.
MEMORY PROBLEMS? EAT OYSTERS!
Oysters help improve your mental functioning by supplying much-needed zinc.
COLDS? EAT GARLIC!
Clear up that stuffy head with garlic. (remember, garlic lowers cholesterol, too.)
COUGHING? USE RED PEPPERS!!
A substance similar to that found in the cough syrups is found in hot red pepper. Use red (cayenne) pepper with caution-it can irritate your tummy.
BREAST CANCER?
EAT Wheat, bran and cabbage
Helps to maintain estrogen at healthy levels.
LUNG CANCER? EAT DARK GREEN AND ORANGE AND VEGGIES!!!
A good antidote is beta carotene, a form of Vitamin A found in dark green and orange vegetables.
ULCERS? EAT CABBAGE ALSO!!!
Cabbage contains chemicals that help heal both gastric and duodenal ulcers.
DIARRHEA? EAT APPLES!
Grate an apple with its skin, let it turn brown and eat it to cure this condition. (Bananas are good for this ailment)
CLOGGED ARTERIES? EAT AVOCADO!
Mono unsaturated fat in avocados lowers cholesterol.
HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE? EAT CELERY AND OLIVE OIL!!!
Olive oil has been shown to lower blood pressure.
Celery contains a chemical that lowers pressure too.
BLOOD SUGAR IMBALANCE? EAT BROCCOLI AND PEANUTS!!!
The chromium in broccoli and peanuts helps regulate insulin and blood sugar.
HEADACHE? EAT FISH!
Eat plenty of fish -- fish oil helps prevent headaches.
So does ginger, which reduces inflammation and pain.
HAY FEVER? EAT YOGURT!
Eat lots of yogurt before pollen season.
Also-eat honey from your area (local region) daily.
Kiwi: Tiny but mighty. This is a good source of potassium, magnesium, Vitamin E &fiber. It's Vitamin C content is twice that of an orange.
Apple: An apple a day keeps the doctor away? Although an apple has a low Vitamin C content, it has antioxidants &flavonoids which enhances the activity of Vitamin C thereby helping to lower the risks of colon cancer, heart attack & stroke.
Strawberry: Protective fruit. Strawberries have the highest total antioxidant power among major fruits &protects the body from cancer causing, blood vessels clogging free radicals. (Actually, any berry is good for you..they're high in anti-oxidants and they actually keep us young.........blueberries are the best and very versatile in the health field........they get rid of all the free-radicals that invade our bodies)
Orange: Sweetest medicine. Taking 2 - 4 oranges a day may help keep colds away, lower cholesterol, prevent & dissolve kidney stones as well as lessen the risk of colon cancer.
Watermelon: Coolest Thirst Quencher. Composed of 92% water, it is also packed with a giant dose of glutathione which helps boost our immune system. They are also a key source of lycopene - the cancer fighting oxidant. Other nutrients found in watermelon are Vitamin C &Potassium. (watermelon also has natural substances [natural SPF sources] that keep our skin healthy, protecting our skin from those darn suv rays)
Guava &Papaya: Top awards for Vitamin C. They are the clear winners for their high Vitamin C content. Guava is also rich in fiber which helps prevent constipation.
Papaya is rich in carotene, this is good for your eyes. (also good for gas and indigestion)
Tomatoes are very good as a preventative measure for men, keeps those prostrate problems from invading their bodies.
Prevent buildup of fatty deposits on artery walls with regular doses of tea. (actually, tea suppresses my appetite and keeps the pounds from invading....Green tea is great for our immune system)!
INSOMNIA (CAN'T SLEEP?) HONEY!
Use honey as a tranquilizer and sedative.
ASTHMA? EAT ONIONS!!!!
Eating onions helps ease constriction of bronchial tubes. (when I was young, my mother would make onion packs to place on our chest, helped the respiratory ailments and actually made us breathe better).
ARTHRITIS? EAT FISH, TOO!!
Salmon, tuna, mackerel and sardines actually prevent arthritis. (fish has omega oils, good for our immune system)
UPSET STOMACH? BANANAS - GINGER!!!!!
Bananas will settle an upset stomach.
Ginger will cure morning sickness and nausea.
BLADDER INFECTION? DRINK CRANBERRY JUICE!!!!
High-acid cranberry juice controls harmful bacteria.
BONE PROBLEMS? EAT PINEAPPLE!!!
Bone fractures and osteoporosis can be prevented by the manganese in pineapple.
PREMENSTRUAL SYNDROME? EAT CORNFLAKES!!!!
Women can ward off the effects of PMS with cornflakes, which help reduce depression, anxiety and fatigue.
MEMORY PROBLEMS? EAT OYSTERS!
Oysters help improve your mental functioning by supplying much-needed zinc.
COLDS? EAT GARLIC!
Clear up that stuffy head with garlic. (remember, garlic lowers cholesterol, too.)
COUGHING? USE RED PEPPERS!!
A substance similar to that found in the cough syrups is found in hot red pepper. Use red (cayenne) pepper with caution-it can irritate your tummy.
BREAST CANCER?
EAT Wheat, bran and cabbage
Helps to maintain estrogen at healthy levels.
LUNG CANCER? EAT DARK GREEN AND ORANGE AND VEGGIES!!!
A good antidote is beta carotene, a form of Vitamin A found in dark green and orange vegetables.
ULCERS? EAT CABBAGE ALSO!!!
Cabbage contains chemicals that help heal both gastric and duodenal ulcers.
DIARRHEA? EAT APPLES!
Grate an apple with its skin, let it turn brown and eat it to cure this condition. (Bananas are good for this ailment)
CLOGGED ARTERIES? EAT AVOCADO!
Mono unsaturated fat in avocados lowers cholesterol.
HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE? EAT CELERY AND OLIVE OIL!!!
Olive oil has been shown to lower blood pressure.
Celery contains a chemical that lowers pressure too.
BLOOD SUGAR IMBALANCE? EAT BROCCOLI AND PEANUTS!!!
The chromium in broccoli and peanuts helps regulate insulin and blood sugar.
HEADACHE? EAT FISH!
Eat plenty of fish -- fish oil helps prevent headaches.
So does ginger, which reduces inflammation and pain.
HAY FEVER? EAT YOGURT!
Eat lots of yogurt before pollen season.
Also-eat honey from your area (local region) daily.
Kiwi: Tiny but mighty. This is a good source of potassium, magnesium, Vitamin E &fiber. It's Vitamin C content is twice that of an orange.
Apple: An apple a day keeps the doctor away? Although an apple has a low Vitamin C content, it has antioxidants &flavonoids which enhances the activity of Vitamin C thereby helping to lower the risks of colon cancer, heart attack & stroke.
Strawberry: Protective fruit. Strawberries have the highest total antioxidant power among major fruits &protects the body from cancer causing, blood vessels clogging free radicals. (Actually, any berry is good for you..they're high in anti-oxidants and they actually keep us young.........blueberries are the best and very versatile in the health field........they get rid of all the free-radicals that invade our bodies)
Orange: Sweetest medicine. Taking 2 - 4 oranges a day may help keep colds away, lower cholesterol, prevent & dissolve kidney stones as well as lessen the risk of colon cancer.
Watermelon: Coolest Thirst Quencher. Composed of 92% water, it is also packed with a giant dose of glutathione which helps boost our immune system. They are also a key source of lycopene - the cancer fighting oxidant. Other nutrients found in watermelon are Vitamin C &Potassium. (watermelon also has natural substances [natural SPF sources] that keep our skin healthy, protecting our skin from those darn suv rays)
Guava &Papaya: Top awards for Vitamin C. They are the clear winners for their high Vitamin C content. Guava is also rich in fiber which helps prevent constipation.
Papaya is rich in carotene, this is good for your eyes. (also good for gas and indigestion)
Tomatoes are very good as a preventative measure for men, keeps those prostrate problems from invading their bodies.
Friday, February 29, 2008
Home Remedies for Tuberculosis
Tuberculosis treatment using Milk Diet
The chief therapeutic agent needed for the treatment of tuberculosis is calcium. Milk is the richest food source for the supply of organic calcium to the body and should be taken liberally. In fact an exclusive milk diet is considered highly valuable in tuberculosis. However, a preparatory fast for three days, consisting of raw juices, preferably, orange juice, is essential before the milk diet is begun. The procedure is to take half a glass of orange juice diluted with an equal quantity of water every two hours from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. For the full milk diet, the patient should have a glass of milk every two hours from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. on the first day, followed by a glass and a half every hour on the second day. Thereafter, the quantity can be gradually increased until the patient takes a glass every half an hour. Usually, six litres of milk should be taken every day. In the case of women, five litres should be sufficient. Raw milk, that is, milk, which has not been pasteurised, produces the best results, provided it is clean and pure. Milk should be kept cool and away from dust, flies, odours, and sunlight. It should be gently stirred before use to ensure an even distribution of cream. It should be sipped very slowly so as to be thoroughly mixed with saliva which dilutes it and, to a great extent, promotes its digestion. Nearly eight to six weeks of a full milk diet is necessary for the success of the treatment. A considerable amount of rest is necessary with a milk diet and the patient should lie down for about two hours twice a day.
Tuberculosis treatment using Custard Apple
Custard apple is regarded as one of the most valuable remedies for tuberculosis. It is said to contain the qualities of rejuvenating drugs. Ayurvedic practitioners prepare a fermented liquor called sitaphalasava from this fruit, when in season, for use as a medicine in the treatment of this disease. The pulp of two custard apples and twenty-five seedless raisins should be boiled in water on a slow fire. When about one-third of the water is left, it should be filtered, and then mixed with two teaspoons of powdered sugar candy, and a quarter teaspoon each of the powder of cardamom, cinnamon, and certain other condiments.
Tuberculosis treatment using Indian Gooseberry
The Indian gooseberry is another valuable remedy for tuberculosis. A tablespoon each of fresh amla juice and honey, mixed together, should be taken every morning in treating this disease. Its regular use will promote vigour and vitality in the body within a few days
Tuberculosis treatment using Pineapple
Pineapple juice is beneficial in the treatment of tuberculosis. It has been found to be effective in dissolving mucus and aiding recovery. This juice was used regularly in the past in treating this disease when it was more common than it is at present. One glass of pineapple juice is recommended daily
Tuberculosis treatment using Banana
Bananas are considered useful in tuberculosis. The juice of the plantain or the ordinary cooking bananas works miracles in tile cure of tuberculosis. It claims to have cured patients in an advanced stage of this disease with frequent cough, abundant expectoration and high fever in two months, by this treatment
Tuberculosis treatment using Orange
Oranges are useful in the treatment of tuberculosis. A glass of orange juice should be mixed with a pinch of salt and a tablespoon of honey and taken daily by the patient. Due to its saline action in the lungs, it eases expectoration and protects the body from secondary infections.
Tuberculosis treatment using Drumstick
A soup prepared from drumstick leaves has been found valuable in this disease. This soup is prepared by adding a handful of leaves to 200 ml of water which has been heated to a boiling point. The water should then be allowed to boil for five minutes more. After that it should be removed from the fire and allowed to cool. A little salt, pepper, and lime juice may be added to this soup. This drink should be taken first thing every morning.
Tuberculosis treatment using Bottle Gourd
The use of bottle gourd is considered an effective remedy for tuberculosis. Bottle gourd is one of the best vegetables for tuberculosis patients. Regular use of cooked bottle gourd helps in developing immunity against tubercular germs
Tuberculosis treatment using Mint
The fresh juice of mint has also been found useful in this disease. A teaspoon of this juice, mixed with two teaspoons of pure malt vinegar and an equal quantity of honey, should be stirred in 120 ml of carrot juice. This should be given as a medicinal tonic thrice daily in the treatment of tuberculosis. It liquefies the sputum, nourishes the lungs, increases body resistance against infection, and prevents the harmful effects of anti-tubercular drugs
Diet for Tuberculosis
Avoid devitalising foods and strong tea, coffee etc
The patient should avoid all devitalising foods such as white bread, white sugar, and refined cereals; puddings and pies; and tinned, canned, and preserved foods. He should also avoid strong tea, coffee, condiments, pickles, and sauces
Take complete rest and avoid stress
The patient should completely rest his mind and body. Any type of stress will delay healing
Exposure to fresh air and sunshine
Fresh air is always important in curing the disease, and the patient should spend most of the time in the open air and sleep in a well-ventilated room. Sunshine is also essential as tubercle bacilli are killed rapidly by exposure to the sun's rays
Avoid strain and have mental diversion
Other beneficial steps towards curing the disease are avoidance of strain, slow massage, deep breathing, and a light occupation to ensure mental diversion
The chief therapeutic agent needed for the treatment of tuberculosis is calcium. Milk is the richest food source for the supply of organic calcium to the body and should be taken liberally. In fact an exclusive milk diet is considered highly valuable in tuberculosis. However, a preparatory fast for three days, consisting of raw juices, preferably, orange juice, is essential before the milk diet is begun. The procedure is to take half a glass of orange juice diluted with an equal quantity of water every two hours from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. For the full milk diet, the patient should have a glass of milk every two hours from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. on the first day, followed by a glass and a half every hour on the second day. Thereafter, the quantity can be gradually increased until the patient takes a glass every half an hour. Usually, six litres of milk should be taken every day. In the case of women, five litres should be sufficient. Raw milk, that is, milk, which has not been pasteurised, produces the best results, provided it is clean and pure. Milk should be kept cool and away from dust, flies, odours, and sunlight. It should be gently stirred before use to ensure an even distribution of cream. It should be sipped very slowly so as to be thoroughly mixed with saliva which dilutes it and, to a great extent, promotes its digestion. Nearly eight to six weeks of a full milk diet is necessary for the success of the treatment. A considerable amount of rest is necessary with a milk diet and the patient should lie down for about two hours twice a day.
Tuberculosis treatment using Custard Apple
Custard apple is regarded as one of the most valuable remedies for tuberculosis. It is said to contain the qualities of rejuvenating drugs. Ayurvedic practitioners prepare a fermented liquor called sitaphalasava from this fruit, when in season, for use as a medicine in the treatment of this disease. The pulp of two custard apples and twenty-five seedless raisins should be boiled in water on a slow fire. When about one-third of the water is left, it should be filtered, and then mixed with two teaspoons of powdered sugar candy, and a quarter teaspoon each of the powder of cardamom, cinnamon, and certain other condiments.
Tuberculosis treatment using Indian Gooseberry
The Indian gooseberry is another valuable remedy for tuberculosis. A tablespoon each of fresh amla juice and honey, mixed together, should be taken every morning in treating this disease. Its regular use will promote vigour and vitality in the body within a few days
Tuberculosis treatment using Pineapple
Pineapple juice is beneficial in the treatment of tuberculosis. It has been found to be effective in dissolving mucus and aiding recovery. This juice was used regularly in the past in treating this disease when it was more common than it is at present. One glass of pineapple juice is recommended daily
Tuberculosis treatment using Banana
Bananas are considered useful in tuberculosis. The juice of the plantain or the ordinary cooking bananas works miracles in tile cure of tuberculosis. It claims to have cured patients in an advanced stage of this disease with frequent cough, abundant expectoration and high fever in two months, by this treatment
Tuberculosis treatment using Orange
Oranges are useful in the treatment of tuberculosis. A glass of orange juice should be mixed with a pinch of salt and a tablespoon of honey and taken daily by the patient. Due to its saline action in the lungs, it eases expectoration and protects the body from secondary infections.
Tuberculosis treatment using Drumstick
A soup prepared from drumstick leaves has been found valuable in this disease. This soup is prepared by adding a handful of leaves to 200 ml of water which has been heated to a boiling point. The water should then be allowed to boil for five minutes more. After that it should be removed from the fire and allowed to cool. A little salt, pepper, and lime juice may be added to this soup. This drink should be taken first thing every morning.
Tuberculosis treatment using Bottle Gourd
The use of bottle gourd is considered an effective remedy for tuberculosis. Bottle gourd is one of the best vegetables for tuberculosis patients. Regular use of cooked bottle gourd helps in developing immunity against tubercular germs
Tuberculosis treatment using Mint
The fresh juice of mint has also been found useful in this disease. A teaspoon of this juice, mixed with two teaspoons of pure malt vinegar and an equal quantity of honey, should be stirred in 120 ml of carrot juice. This should be given as a medicinal tonic thrice daily in the treatment of tuberculosis. It liquefies the sputum, nourishes the lungs, increases body resistance against infection, and prevents the harmful effects of anti-tubercular drugs
Diet for Tuberculosis
Avoid devitalising foods and strong tea, coffee etc
The patient should avoid all devitalising foods such as white bread, white sugar, and refined cereals; puddings and pies; and tinned, canned, and preserved foods. He should also avoid strong tea, coffee, condiments, pickles, and sauces
Take complete rest and avoid stress
The patient should completely rest his mind and body. Any type of stress will delay healing
Exposure to fresh air and sunshine
Fresh air is always important in curing the disease, and the patient should spend most of the time in the open air and sleep in a well-ventilated room. Sunshine is also essential as tubercle bacilli are killed rapidly by exposure to the sun's rays
Avoid strain and have mental diversion
Other beneficial steps towards curing the disease are avoidance of strain, slow massage, deep breathing, and a light occupation to ensure mental diversion
Symptoms of Tuberculosis
Loss of strength, colour and weight
Tuberculosis may occur anywhere in the body but, more commonly, it affects the lungs, intestines, bones, and glands. Pulmonary tuberculosis or tuberculosis of the lungs is by far the most common type of tuberculosis. It tends to consume the body and the patient loses strength, colour, and weight.
Temperature rise, persistent cough, breathing problems and body pain
Other symptoms are a rise in temperature-especially in the evening, a persistent cough and hoarseness, difficulty in breathing, pain in the shoulders, indigestion, chest pain, and blood in the sputum.
Tuberculosis may occur anywhere in the body but, more commonly, it affects the lungs, intestines, bones, and glands. Pulmonary tuberculosis or tuberculosis of the lungs is by far the most common type of tuberculosis. It tends to consume the body and the patient loses strength, colour, and weight.
Temperature rise, persistent cough, breathing problems and body pain
Other symptoms are a rise in temperature-especially in the evening, a persistent cough and hoarseness, difficulty in breathing, pain in the shoulders, indigestion, chest pain, and blood in the sputum.
Monday, January 28, 2008
What is Blood Pressure
Blood pressure is the force or the measurement of the force applied to the walls of the arteries by the blood in the body. It is determined on the basis of the force, the amount of blood pumped and the size and flexibility of the arteries.
Around one in every three adults in the United States is suffering from high blood pressure, and nearly one-third of these people don't know that they owe this disease. This is due to the fact that there are no defined symptoms of blood pressure. As a matter of fact, many people have high blood pressure for years without having even a hint of it.
Your blood pressure keeps changing. These changes depend on the activity, temperature, diet, emotional state, posture, physical state, and the medication used by you. The pressure of blood when the heart beats, is at its highest and is known as systolic pressure. And the pressure of blood when the heart rests between beats is the lowest and is called diastolic pressure.
Your blood pressure is calculated in accordance with the systolic and diastolic pressures. Both these numbers are very important. Generally, blood pressure is written as 120/80 mmHg (measured in millimeters of mercury, a unit for measuring pressure). In the written form, the systolic pressure is the first or the top number and the diastolic pressure is the second or the bottom number. For example: If the systolic pressure of a person is 120 and the diastolic pressure is 80, then it would be written as 120/80 mmHg.
Blood pressure can be divided into high blood pressure and low blood pressure. Both conditions are injurious for your health. So it is better to prevent the disease from taking its root into you. It is rightly said that prevention is better than cure. There is no point in developing the lethal condition and then spend your whole life under the agony of its pernicious consequences.
Around one in every three adults in the United States is suffering from high blood pressure, and nearly one-third of these people don't know that they owe this disease. This is due to the fact that there are no defined symptoms of blood pressure. As a matter of fact, many people have high blood pressure for years without having even a hint of it.
Your blood pressure keeps changing. These changes depend on the activity, temperature, diet, emotional state, posture, physical state, and the medication used by you. The pressure of blood when the heart beats, is at its highest and is known as systolic pressure. And the pressure of blood when the heart rests between beats is the lowest and is called diastolic pressure.
Your blood pressure is calculated in accordance with the systolic and diastolic pressures. Both these numbers are very important. Generally, blood pressure is written as 120/80 mmHg (measured in millimeters of mercury, a unit for measuring pressure). In the written form, the systolic pressure is the first or the top number and the diastolic pressure is the second or the bottom number. For example: If the systolic pressure of a person is 120 and the diastolic pressure is 80, then it would be written as 120/80 mmHg.
Blood pressure can be divided into high blood pressure and low blood pressure. Both conditions are injurious for your health. So it is better to prevent the disease from taking its root into you. It is rightly said that prevention is better than cure. There is no point in developing the lethal condition and then spend your whole life under the agony of its pernicious consequences.
5 Natural Ways To Cure High Blood Pressure
High blood pressure is one of the major diseases in the USA today. There are more obese people in America than they were two decades ago. Americans are seized of the issue and they know that something tangible needs to be done to check the blood pressure menace.
As a result, a plenty of over the counter medications and injections for treating high blood pressure are available today. But then many are their side effects as well. There are instances when the remedy has become worst than the disease. So what precisely can be done to cure your blood pressure problem? Well, nature’s grace can be highly used to cure blood pressure disorders. Take note of some points.
1) In this context, red grapefruits are supposed to be the best to check and finally cure high blood pressure. If red grapefruits are not available, grapefruits are the second choice. Avoid tinned grapefruit as it is to be treated as junk food.
2) Start a regular exercise schedule, and within a short period, you will wonder where your high blood pressure has gone. Yes, it is that simple. Only you are making the issue more and more complicated, by your wrong living.
3) Apart from the physical exercises, if you chalk out a program for you breathing exercises and meditation, your will not only solve your blood pressure problems, you will be in a position to advise others about taking care of the blood pressure problem, once and for all. The reformed you, will be the reformer.
4) Research confirms that sodium and salt are out to increase your blood pressure. Cut the intake, to the extent you can. This step will create a lot of difference.
5) Exercise and meditate! The astounding growth of Yoga teaching centers in USA reflects that the right message regarding the immense benefits of physical exercises has percolated through the American society. Yoga is definitely going to cure your blood pressure and other body ailments.
As a result, a plenty of over the counter medications and injections for treating high blood pressure are available today. But then many are their side effects as well. There are instances when the remedy has become worst than the disease. So what precisely can be done to cure your blood pressure problem? Well, nature’s grace can be highly used to cure blood pressure disorders. Take note of some points.
1) In this context, red grapefruits are supposed to be the best to check and finally cure high blood pressure. If red grapefruits are not available, grapefruits are the second choice. Avoid tinned grapefruit as it is to be treated as junk food.
2) Start a regular exercise schedule, and within a short period, you will wonder where your high blood pressure has gone. Yes, it is that simple. Only you are making the issue more and more complicated, by your wrong living.
3) Apart from the physical exercises, if you chalk out a program for you breathing exercises and meditation, your will not only solve your blood pressure problems, you will be in a position to advise others about taking care of the blood pressure problem, once and for all. The reformed you, will be the reformer.
4) Research confirms that sodium and salt are out to increase your blood pressure. Cut the intake, to the extent you can. This step will create a lot of difference.
5) Exercise and meditate! The astounding growth of Yoga teaching centers in USA reflects that the right message regarding the immense benefits of physical exercises has percolated through the American society. Yoga is definitely going to cure your blood pressure and other body ailments.
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