Cut Down On sitting Time -- A Tip for Heart Patients

Previous research has shown that being sedentary increases the risk of cardiovascular disease but until now its effect on patients with established heart disease was unknown.

"Limiting the amount of time we spend sitting may be as important as the amount we exercise," said study lead author Stephanie Prince from University of Ottawa in Canada.

"Sitting, watching TV, working at a computer and driving in a car are all sedentary behaviours and we need to take breaks from them," Prince explained.

If you are suffering from ailments related to the heart, make it a point to get up and move every half an hour as researchers have found that patients with heart disease who sit a lot have worse health even if they exercise.

The current study investigated levels of sedentary behaviour and the effect on health in 278 patients with coronary artery disease. 

The study was published in the European Journal of Cardiovascular Prevention.
Patients wore an activity monitor during their waking hours for nine days. The monitors allowed the researchers to measure how long patients spent being sedentary, or doing light, moderate or vigorous levels of physical activity.

The researchers also assessed various markers of health including body mass index (BMI) and cardio-respiratory fitness. Next they looked at whether the amount of time a person spent being sedentary (which was mainly sitting) was related to these markers of health.


The results showed that patients who sat more had a higher BMI. They also had lower cardio-respiratory fitness.

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This Baking Soda Treatment Saves Lives – Helped Hundreds Of People To Cure Cancer

By Vineetha in Healthy Living

 November 6, 2014  0 Comment

Conventional methods of cancer treatment approximately cost $ 100,000. Alternative methods cost much less, and they’re more successful. That’s why more and more people use alternative ways of treating cancer.

Below, we describe several therapies to treat cancer with baking soda, which have helped hundreds of people. However, it is important to understand that cancer is a serious disease and that such treatment must necessarily be done under the supervision of an experienced alternative doctor.

Baking Soda Therapy (according to Dr. Simoncini)

Dr.Simoncini, an Italian oncologist, recommends using baking soda, with no addition of aluminum or pharmaceutical baking soda for treating cancer.

How Does The Therapy Work?

Baking soda dramatically increases the alkalinity of the blood, that destroys Candida (which according to the theory of Dr. Simonicini causes cancer).

Treating Process

For stomach, bowel, rectal and oral cavity cancer:

Take one teaspoon of baking soda in the morning and another one in the evening, with a glass of water, and keep doing that for a month. After that, the cancer should disappear.

Note :

Do not use this treatment longer than 3-4 weeks!
However, in most cases, Dr.Simoncini’s treatment requests medical help, in the form of an injection or intravenous therapy.

For The Intravenous Therapy:

Put 500 ml of 5% baking soda solution, directly into the vein, every day. The treatment should last for 6 days, followed by a break of 6 days. So you need to continue until a total of 24 infusions. After that, check to see if the cancer retreated.

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http://www.curenaturalicancro.com/en/sodium-bicarbonate

Baking soda and maple syrup therapy according to Dr. Jim Kalman

Dr. Jim Kalman is a doctor of conventional medicine. However, he has a special recipe for the treatment of cancer, which he shared to the people suffering from cancer, who were sent home to die. Surprisingly, most of them were healed and lived for many more years.

“Other doctors told me that I have less than 6 months to live. But Dr. Jim gave me this recipe, and for a couple of months the cancer was gone, as was confirmed. “- Farmer Ian Roadhouse

The idea of ​​mixing baking soda with maple syrup may seem ridiculous and paradoxical, since cancer cells feed on sugar. However, in this case, the sugar acts in a different manner. Cancer cells fail to utilize sugar for growth, since the soda immediately destroys them.

 http://www.healthbeckon.com/baking-soda-treatment-saves-lives-helped-hundreds-people-cure-cancer/?ref=mp

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Bajra Aloo Roti Keep anaemia at bay

Tarla Dalal – Sat 9 May, 2015 11:25 AM ISThttps://in.lifestyle.yahoo.com/bajra-aloo-roti-iron-rich-020000152.html

Preparation Time: 15 mins
Cooking Time: 20 mins
Makes 8 roti

This iron-rich roti maintains your body temperature and protects you from cold weather too. Rich in iron and fibre, it helps remove toxins from the body, and also helps transfer oxygen from cell to cell, enhancing the glow in your skin! Potato, a good source of energy, makes the Bajra Aloo Roti a soft and pleasant treat to your palate.

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Ingredients

• 2 cups bajra (black millet) flour
• 3/4 cup boiled , peeled and mashed potatoes
• 1/4 cup finely chopped onions
• 1/4 cup finely chopped coriander (dhania)
• 2 tsp ginger-green chilli paste
• 1 tsp dried mango powder (amchur)
• 1/2 tsp garam masala (optional)
• salt to taste
• bajra (black millet) flour for rolling
• 2 tsp ghee for cooking

1. Combine all the ingredients in a deep bowl and knead into a soft dough, using enough warm water.
2. Divide the dough into 8 equal portions and roll out each portion into a 150 mm. (6") diameter circle using a little bajra flour for rolling.
3. Heat a non-stick tava (griddle) and cook each roti, using ¼ tsp of ghee, till it turns golden brown in colour from both the sides.
4. Serve immediately.

Nutrient values per roti

• Energy  : 109 kcal
• Protein  : 3.0 gm
• Carbohydrates  : 18.7 gm
• Fat  : 2.5 gm
• Iron  : 2.0 mg
• Vitamin C  : 3.9 mg
• Folic acid  : 12.6 mcg

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Alcohal should not drink on an empty stomach

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Experts say eating food before drinking retains alcohol in the system where it is absorbed slowly into the blood stream.

This gives the liver more time to break the alcohol down. Otherwise , it is directly absorbed without being broken down into simpler compounds.

This can be harmful for the liver and general health. The kick comes when the alcohol is absorbed into the bloodstream directly and slows down the central nervous system; hence the reflexes and reactions are slower.

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CAN VITAMIN E RESCUE YOUR IMMUNE CELLS?

ETH ZURICHrightOriginal Study

Posted by Peter Rüegg-ETH Zurich on April 9, 2015

You are free to share this article under the Attribution 4.0 International license.

When your body is in under oxidative stress, your immune system gets weaker. Exposure to UV radiation, air pollution, smoking, and drinking alcohol are all known to cause oxidative stress and the release of free radicals.
For the first time, researchers have shown that higher doses of vitamin E can mitigate the stress on immune cells.

Whenever a virus or other pathogen enters our bodies, a certain class of immune cells—the T cells—jump into action, proliferating rapidly. With cells dividing every eight to twelve hours, it takes a few days to gather a strike force of cells in the hundreds of thousands: enough to overwhelm the infection. (Credit: Blausen.com/Wikimedia Commons)

Whenever a virus or other pathogen enters our bodies, a certain class of immune cells—the T cells—jump into action, proliferating rapidly.
One sub-class of these cells, the CD8+ T cells, eliminate the virus by killing cells it has infected. Other T cells, known as CD4+ T cells, coordinate the immune response to all kinds of pathogens. These are the generals in the immune system’s army.
But a week can pass before these T cells start to take their toll on a virus, because in the early stages of an infection too few T cells are able to recognize the specific pathogen.
Only once they have had “enemy contact” do these few “scout” cells begin to divide, forming “clones” of themselves. With cells dividing every eight to twelve hours, it takes a few days to gather a strike force of cells in the hundreds of thousands: enough to overwhelm the infection.
However, this immune response does not work if significant oxidative stress is damaging the T cells and depriving the body of the tools it needs to repair them, according to the new study published in the Journal of Experimental Medicine.
If the immune cells lack repair enzyme Gpx4 (or it is defective), the T cells die off as they divide, which means the immune system cannot eliminate the pathogen and the infection becomes chronic. This is the enzyme responsible for repairing oxidative damage to the cell membrane.

VITAMIN E TO THE RESCUE

When testing mice whose immune cells lacked the repair enzyme, researchers led by Manfred Kopf, a professor at ETH Zurich’s Institute of Molecular Health Sciences, were able to save the immune cells from cell death by mixing a high dose of vitamin E into the animals’ food.
That was enough antioxidant to protect the T cells’ cell membranes from damage, so they could multiply and successfully fend off the viral infection. At 500 milligrams per kilogram of mouse feed, this quantity of vitamin E was ten times higher than was present in the standardized normal food.
The researchers demonstrated this by way of a mouse model using animals in which the Gpx4 gene can be deactivated either cell-specifically or at a chosen point in time. These mice were developed by researchers at the Helmholtz Zentrum München. The ETH scientists then altered the mouse line so that the Gpx4 gene was inactive only in T cells or certain phagocytes.

CAN VITAMIN SUPPLEMENTS HELP?

“The benefit of vitamin tablets is a controversial topic,” says Kopf. With little scientific evidence as yet making a strong case for vitamin supplements, he felt their study was all the more interesting because it proved the effectiveness of vitamin E.Kopf considers it significant that immune cells suffer the same type of death as certain kinds of cancer cells when treated with a cytostatic drug, and judges this fact to be of scientific value. Known as ferroptosis, this type of programmed cell death was first described in a scientific publication in 2012.“Our work shows that even a genetic defect in a major part of a cell’s antioxidative machinery can be compensated for by delivering a high dose of vitamin E. That is new and surprising.”“We are the first to demonstrate that oxidative stress causes immune cells to suffer the same type of death as cancer cells,” he says.What Kopf isn’t yet sure of is what impact the results of their study will have on human health. He finds that people with a normal level of health and a balanced diet shouldn’t need vitamin supplements. But a supplement of vitamin E or other liposoluble antioxidants could well make sense in the event of oxidative stress, which can arise in everyday situations such as an infection or exposure to UV light.Patients with certain neurodegenerative diseases or diabetes suffer massive oxidative stress, and in these cases antioxidants could be a worthwhile addition to their treatment. How high the dose should be is something Kopf cannot say on the basis of the results of this study. It is not something they analyzed, given that the research was conducted using a mouse model.

Source: ETH Zurich

http://www.futurity.org/vitamin-e-immune-cells-894482/

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How to prevent or manage spondylitis

Vidyadhara S  

March 20, 2015 

Rajesh M (name changed), a mid-level executive in his 40s with a desk job, recently woke up with a catch in his back. He ignored it for a few days, particularly at work. He went to a doctor after 10 days and began medication but there was no improvement. Finally, he was found to have weakness in one leg and an X-ray revealed that he had advanced spondylitis. An MRI scan revealed a large disc prolapse compressing on a nerve. The doctors have advised surgery. They told him that he could have prevented surgery had he taken adequate precautions early on.

Spondylitis is an inflammation of the spine and is mainly an age-related ailment, though other factors such as physical inactivity, nutritional deficiencies and stress can also contribute to it. The symptoms of lower back and neck pain are common and, like many other diseases, spondylitis is on the rise. Earlier, it used to affect people in the 60-80 age group, but now we get more patients in the 30-50 age group.

Symptoms include pain, numbness and tingling and, in some cases, weakness of the limbs. Stress might make you feel the pain even more, enough to start affecting your activities. As one gets older, back and neck pain recurs repeatedly if one neglects it. With repeated unattended episodes, the body's natural healing capacity reduces and the risk of recurrence and persistence of pain increases.

Normally, one can wait for a few days before consulting a doctor. The exception is if you also feel a weakness in the limbs and incontinence of bladder or bowel, in which case you need to see a doctor immediately because that is the cry of a dying nerve. The earlier you release the pressure on the nerve, the better your chances of recovery.

Patients are put on anti-inflammatory medications to relax the muscles and soothe the nerves, and an X-ray is recommended if there is no improvement after two-three weeks. The treatment is changed according to the results. Normally, an MRI scan is only advised if there is no improvement even after six weeks.

QUICK TIPS

• The spine consists of 33 bones and every two bones are connected with each other by three joints (bearings). For these joints, movement is life. So, the permanent solution is to keep all the spinal joints mobile daily through exercise. Yoga and swimming help.
• At work, take breaks to keep moving. Get up and walk around. When sitting, do some stretches.
• Yoga has been proven scientifically to be the best way to cure chronic back/neck pain. Iyengar yoga increases the flexibility of the spine, as well as reduces stress. Start on yoga once the pain subsides and practise it for the rest of your life.
• Smoking is directly linked to back and neck pain because of its role in causing and accelerating disc degeneration. So, quit smoking.

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Vidyadhara S
Head of department and consultant spine surgeon, Manipal Hospital, Bengaluru

The Article is Published in Business Standard  dated 20-03-2013

http://www.business-standard.com/article/current-affairs/fit-proper-how-to-prevent-or-manage-spondylitis-115032000021_1.html

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The Truth About Hangover Cures

Myths About Your Hangover


Myths about hangovers are as varied and as fanciful as the cocktails that cause the dreaded syndrome. From eating pasta at bedtime to popping prickly pear pills, the list of supposed hangover cures warrants a closer look. Learn what works – and what hurts – as WebMD sorts through 12 common hangover myths.

MYTH: Hangovers Are No Big Deal


FACT: A hangover is the body’s reaction to being poisoned with too much alcohol. Heavy drinking rocks the central nervous system. It tinkers with brain chemicals -- leading to headache, dizziness, and nausea -- and sends you running to the bathroom so often you become dehydrated. The morning-after price of this imbalance can include a pounding headache, fatigue, cotton mouth, queasy stomach – and a weakened immune system

MYTH: Hangovers Are Gender-Blind


FACT: Use caution when enjoying those free drinks on Ladies’ Night. Given the same drinks, women are more likely to be slammed with the effects of alcohol than men. Scientists say there’s good reason for this. Men have a higher percentage of water in their bodies, which helps dilute the alcohol they consume. When women drink the same amount, more alcohol builds up in the bloodstream.

MYTH: Only Bingers Get Hangovers


FACT: While it’s true that binge drinking could speed your way to a hangover, you don’t have to get wasted to pay a price the next morning. Depending on your body composition, just a couple of drinks can trigger a headache and other hangover symptoms. Having water or a nonalcoholic drink between each beer or hard drink can help keep you hydrated and reduce the overall amount of alcohol you consume.

MYTH: Wine is the Gentlest Choice


FACT: Red wine contains tannins, compounds that are known to trigger headaches in some people. Malt liquors, like whisky, also tend to produce more severe hangovers. If you’re worried about how you’ll feel in the morning, the gentlest choices are beer and clear liquors, such as vodka and gin.

MYTH: Diet Cocktails Are a Safe Bet


FACT: Diet drinks may help if you’re counting calories, but not if you’re trying to avoid a hangover. Research suggests that consumption of fruits, fruit juices, or other sugar-containing liquids can decrease hangover intensity.

MYTH: Liquor Before Beer, Never Fear


FACT: It’s the amount of alcohol you consume – not the order of your drinks – that matters. That said, the order of your drinks may affect how much you consume. If you have a cosmopolitan, and then switch to beer for the rest of the night, you slow down your intake of alcohol. If you switch from beer to shots, you accelerate your path to drunkenness. Of course, too much liquor can spell “sicker”

MYTH: Eat Pasta Before Bed



FACT: This one is wrong on two counts. First, eating at bedtime (after you’re already drunk) is no help. Food has to be in your stomach before Happy Hour to have any impact. Second, while any food can slow the body’s absorption of alcohol, fat does it best. So go for steak or pizza before your first martini, and you might escape a hangover. One bedtime tip that does help – drink water to fight dehydration.

MYTH: Pop Pain Pills Before Bed


FACT: Over-the-counter painkillers peak in about four hours, so the effect of a bedtime dose will be gone by morning. A better plan is to take the pills when you first wake up. Avoid taking acetaminophen after a night of drinking. Alcohol disrupts how the liver processes acetaminophen, possibly leading to liver inflammation and permanent damage.

MYTH: Alcohol Helps You Sleep Well


FACT: Alcohol disrupts sleep. While a nightcap may help you doze off more quickly, it undermines the quality of your sleep. You don’t spend as much time in all-important REM cycles and you tend to wake up too soon. If you’ve been drinking heavily, a hangover might strike in the last part of the night, leaving you too uncomfortable to get back to sleep.

MYTH: A Wake-Up Cocktail is the Cure


FACT: More alcohol in the morning does nothing but postpone a hangover. The worst symptoms hit when blood-alcohol levels drop to zero. If you have a screwdriver at breakfast, this moment will just come later in the day. And if you find you can’t function without a wake-up cocktail, you should discuss the possibility of addiction with your doctor.

MYTH: Coffee is the Cure


FACT: Coffee leads to more dehydration and could make your hangover worse. After a night of drunkenness, it’s best to avoid anything with caffeine. Instead, sip water and sports drinks to counter dehydration and replace lost electrolytes. This is especially important if you experienced any vomiting.

MYTH: Herbal Remedies Can Help


FACT: British researchers reviewed the available studies on hangover pills, such as yeast and artichoke extract.They concluded that there is no compelling evidence of any effective treatment. Another British team found a supplement made from prickly pear cactus may reduce the nausea and dry mouth associated with hangovers, but not the dreaded headache. The only proven cure is time.

NO MYTH: Alcohol Poisoning



FACT: Alcohol poisoning is a potentially deadly medical emergency. If you see someone vomit multiple times or pass out after drinking heavily, a visit to the nearest emergency room is in order. It’s easy to blow off these symptoms as the price of partying hard, but there’s a danger of shock or, in the case of vomiting, becoming severely dehydrated.

As reported by: http://www.webmd.com/balance/slideshow-hangover-myths

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