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Saturday, June 13, 2009

PRE-MONSOON HEALTH TIPS

Several health problems arise during this season. Here are some precautions that you can take to avoid falling prey to these ailments

Dr Parul R Sheth

Mumbaiites have been looking forward to pre-monsoon showers. A slight dip in the temperature is good news, but the humidity that goes with it is killing. Even after the first few showers, heat and humidity levels rise. And this is precisely what causes health trouble.
    Once monsoon sets in, much care and precaution may be needed to prevent you from an array of health problems. Begin your preparations now to enjoy those wet showers without any worries.
Pre-monsoon woes
Says Mumbai-based family physician Dr Yogesh Shah, "We have been seeing several cases of viral infections, acute gastroenteritis and Hepatitis A infections this season. Patients come with complaints of weakness, body ache and fever. Contaminated water and food are the main culprits for Hepatitis A and gastroenteritis infection. Symptomatic treatment works and normally, no antibiotics are required, unless secondary infection is present."
Prevention is the best cure
Monsoon is the time when dirty water mixed with sewage and soil can cause infections. Tap water can get contaminated by overflowing ground water. Water-borne diseases or those infections spread by mosquitoes such as dengue, malaria, chikungunya or the ones spread by flies such as typhoid, in addition to the viral infections such as gastroenteritis and conjunctivitis, are rampant in the city. Precautions are therefore necessary to avoid falling prey to these ailments.
Start acting now
    Wipe off the sweat and grime from your face and bathe often to feel cool and fresh. In the monsoon, keep your feet dry. Do not wear wet clothes for long to avoid fungal infections on the skin or nails.
    Drink plenty of potable (boiled or filtered) water.
    Avoid eating roadside foods – cut down on fruits, chaat or pani puris etc, fermented and raw preparations like salads.
    Clean your salads and leafy vegetables under running water. Steaming them is the best way to get rid of germs. Soaking the greens in salt water for about 10 minutes can help remove insects. Avoid eating stale food.
    Clean chopping boards and dust cloths well before use. Wash your hands before handling food, after eating food, after visiting the toilet. Maintain good personal hygiene.
    Use insect repellents, use disinfectants and take precautions to stay away from mosquitoes, flies, cockroaches, termites etc. Use dried neem leaves, camphor, or cloves.
    Carry out thorough pre-monsoon checks for any water leakages from faulty plumbing, electrical switches and clogged drains to avoid mishaps.

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Monday, June 8, 2009

Benefits of GREEN TEA

Green tea has increasingly become a very popular drink worldwide because of its immensely powerful health benefits.

It is extraordinarily amazing what green tea can do for your health.

And if you're not drinking 3 to 4 cups of green tea today, you're definitely NOT doing your health a big favor.

*1. Green Tea and Cancer*

Green tea helps reduce the risk of cancer.

The antioxidant in green tea is 100 times more effective than vitamin C and 25 times better than vitamin E.

This helps your body at protecting cells from damage believed to be linked to cancer.

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*2. Green Tea and Heart Disease*

Green tea helps prevent heart disease and stroke by lowering the level of cholesterol.

Even after the heart attack, it prevents cell deaths and speeds up the recovery of heart cells.

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*3. Green Tea and Anti-Aging*

Green tea contains antioxidant known as polyphenols which fight against free radicals.

What this means it helps you fight against aging and promotes longevity.

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*4. Green Tea and Weight Loss*

Green tea helps with your body weight loss. Green tea burns fat and boosts your metabolism rate naturally.

It can help you burn up to 70 calories in just one day.

That translates to 7 pounds in one year.

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*5. Green Tea and Skin *

Antioxidant in green tea protects the skin from the harmful effects of free radicals, which cause wrinkling and skin aging.

Green tea also helps fight against skin cancer.

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*6. Green Tea and Arthritis*

Green tea can help prevent and reduce the risk of rheumatoid arthritis.

Green tea has benefit for your health as it protects the cartilage by

blocking the enzyme that destroys cartilage.

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*7. Green Tea and Bones*

The very key to this is high fluoride content found in green tea.

It helps keep your bones strong.

If you drink green tea every day, this will help you preserve your bone density.

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*8. Green Tea and Cholesterol*

Green tea can help lower cholesterol level.

It also improves the ratio of good cholesterol to bad cholesterol, by reducing bad cholesterol level.

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*9. Green Tea and Obesity*

Green tea prevents obesity by stopping the movement of glucose in fat cells.

If you are on a healthy diet, exercise regularly and drink green tea, it is unlikely you'll be obese.

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*10. Green Tea and Diabetes*

Green tea improves lipid and glucose metabolisms, prevents sharp increases in blood sugar level, and balances your metabolism rate.

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*11. Green Tea and Alzheimer's*

Green tea helps boost your memory.

And although there's no cure for Alzheimer's, it helps slow the process of reduced acetylcholine in the brain, which leads to Alzheimer's.

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*12. Green Tea and Parkinson's*

Antioxidants in green tea helps prevent against cell damage in the brain,

which could cause Parkinson's. People drinking green tea also are less likely to progress with Parkinson's.

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*13. Green Tea and Liver Disease*

Green tea helps prevent transplant failure in people with liver failure.

Researches showed that green tea destroys harmful free radicals in fatty livers.

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*14. Green Tea and High Blood Pressure*

Green tea helps prevent high blood pressure.

Drinking green tea helps keep your blood pressure down by repressing angiotensin, which leads to high blood pressure.

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*15. Green Tea and Food Poisoning*

Catechin found in green tea can kill bacteria which causes food poisoning and kills the toxins produced by those bacteria.

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*16. Green Tea and Blood Sugar*

Blood sugar tends to increase with age, but polyphenols and polysaccharides in green tea help lower your blood sugar level.

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*17. Green Tea and Immunity*

Polyphenols and flavenoids found in green tea help boost your immune system, making your health stronger in fighting against infections.

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*18. Green Tea and Cold and Flu*

Green tea prevents you from getting a cold or flu.

Vitamin C in green tea helps you treat the flu and the common cold.

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*19. Green Tea and Asthma*

Theophylline in green tea relaxes the muscles which support the bronchial tubes, reducing the severity of asthma.

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*20. Green Tea and Ear Infection*

Green tea helps with ear infection problem.

For natural ear cleaning, soak a cotton ball in green tea and clean the infected ear.

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*21. Green Tea and Herpes*

Green tea increases the effectiveness of topical interferon treatment of herpes.

First green tea compress is applied, and then let the skin dry before the interferon treatment.

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*22. Green Tea and Tooth Decay*

Green tea destroys bacteria and viruses that cause many dental diseases.

It also slows the growth of bacteria which leads to bad breath.

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*23. Green Tea and Stress*

L-theanine, which is a kind of amino acids in green tea, can help relieve stress and anxiety.

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*24. Green Tea and Allergies*

EGCG found in green tea relieves allergies.

So, if you have allergies, you should really consider drinking green tea.

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*25. Green Tea and HIV*

Scientists in Japan have found that EGCG (Epigallocatechin Gallate) in green tea can stop HIV from binding to healthy immune cells.

What this means is that green tea can help stop the HIV virus from spreading.

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Wednesday, June 3, 2009

Health insurance needs PROPER DIAGNOSIS

The author is fellow at ICRIER, New Delhi

IN ORDER TO ENSURE UNIVERSAL access to quality healthcare, the government has been making efforts for increasing health insurance penetration. The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority (IRDA) recently relaxed norms for health insurance companies and reduced the reserve requirements. The IRDA has already licensed many third party administrators (TPAs) for faster and easier claim settlements and for providing cashless hospitalisation facility. Further, the FDI cap in the insurance sector is also set to be increased from 26% to 49% through the second insurance bill.
    Insurers are looking forward to tap the vast and fast-growing Indian healthcare market. In fact, many insurance companies have begun to offer health insurance. However, the path ahead is not so smooth for health insurers in a country like India. The health insurance industry in India at present is a loss-making one. Though the private sector health insurance is growing at 40% annually, the level of coverage is still very low and has not penetrated rural and semi-urban areas significantly.
    One of the biggest challenges — and an opportunity too — for insurance companies is to convert the huge out-of-pocket health spending (72% of the total health expenditure and 98% of the total private health expenditure) into a formal risk pooling mechanism which people have never been exposed to before. Such a conversion process is constrained due to several factors, among them the absence of reliable morbidity and health expenditure data. Also important, from a demand-side perspective, is the low level of insurance awareness, poor trust in insurance companies over reimbursement, and absence of regular and adequate income to make regular premium payment.
    The process also involves tackling two important forms of market failures that are making insurers reluctant to sell health insurance — overutilisation of healthcare due to insurance coverage, and mostly the relatively unhealthy people buying insurance. One may wonder if these are not the common problems faced by insurers all over the world. However, the magnitude of these problems may be severe in India.
    Perhaps, both the insured clients and healthcare providers have an incentive for over-utilisation and overprovision of healthcare, adding to the bill of insurance company. Further, at present, the healthcare insurance schemes in India are mainly limited to hospitalisation, forcing the insured persons to be admitted to hospitals even for those illness requiring only out-patient care. One solution can be including the out-patient treatment as well in the insurance package, but the resulting premium will not be affordable for majority of the Indians.
    On the supply side, there are hardly any pricing criteria for healthcare services and no benchmark as to how much care is required by patients for each category of illness. Further, healthcare cost inflation is sure to rise further, All these will force insurance company to increase the premium, thus making health insurance a costlier proposition.
    One possible way of controlling the over-utilisation of healthcare due to insurance coverage could be the use of co-insurance and deductibles so that insured clients also have to bear a part of his total incurred health expenditure. But this will be very hard to introduce as already the present insurance schemes cover only a part of the health expenditure and, therefore, any attempt to increase the out-of-pocket healthcare burden of insured clients would make health insurance a less attractive health-financing strategy.
    In India, a majority of those buying insurance do it for investment purposes and not as an insurance product. But the health insurance schemes are without the saving component (being purely of risk pooling). This could dissuade many from getting insured. In such a situation, it is obvious that only those likely to require healthcare are interested in buying health insurance.
    It is time insurance companies applied appropriate and innovative marketing strategies to overcome all these hurdles by taking the Indian reality into account.

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Tuesday, June 2, 2009

WORKOUT W I T H N A M I TA

I am a 50-year-old housewife. I am slightly overweight and have gained five kilos in the last two years due to sedentary habits. I have mild arthritis in my knees and hence, avoid exercising. My doctor suggests that I start exercising. Will it help my joints? What kind of exercises would you recommend? Please suggest ones that I can do at home.
— Usha Bajoria
Dear Usha,
The right exercise regime can strengthen your joints, increase flexibility and improve cardiovascular fitness. Exercise is also important for weight reduction and overall well-being. Don't get into a vicious cycle of inactivity. This in time leads to more stiffness, reduced strength and cardiovascular fitness.
CONTROLLING ARTHRITIS

• Improve joint care through rest and exercise.

• Maintain an acceptable body weight.

• Achieve a healthy lifestyle.
EXERCISE CHANGES

• Begin slowly and progress gradually.

• Avoid rapid or repetitive movements of affected joints.

• Adapt activities to suit your needs.
EXERCISES
STRETCH
Stretching exercises preserve range of motion and flexibility around each joint. Even inflamed joints can be put through a gentle stretch routine.
STRENGTH TRAIN
Strength training exercises using lightweights builds bone strength. Isometric strength exercises are often used to strengthen joints. Do these exercises only when pain and joint inflammation are under control.
LOW IMPACT CARDIO EXERCISE
In the past, treatment of arthritis excluded aerobic exercise for fear of increasing joint pain. Aerobic exercise is however, safe and effective when the joint inflammation is not acute. Low impact cardiovascular exercises such as swimming, cycling and walking are great too. Note: Always consult your physician for exercise guidelines.
STRETCHING EXERCISES LEG STRETCH
Lie on a mat or carpet. Extend the right leg up and place a bath towel around your right foot. Hold the ends of the towel and straighten your leg. Hold for 10-30 seconds and then switch legs.
SEATED KNEE TO
CHEST STRETCH
Raise one leg up onto the chair, resting your heel on the edge of the chair. Slowly bring the knee closer to you chest. Repeat with the other leg.
WAIST STRETCH
With your feet shoulder-width apart, knees slightly bent and toes pointing straight ahead, place your right hand on your hip while you extend your left arm over your head. Slowly bend at the waist to the side and hold. Repeat on the other side.
UPPER BACK STRETCH
Clasp your hands in front of you so that you feel the stretch in your upper back. Lower your head during the stretch so that your chin is close to your chest.
CHEST STRETCH
Clasp your hands behind your back and slowly lift your hands up until you feel a stretch.
SHOULDER STRETCH
Cross the right arm horizontally over your chest, placing your left hand or forearm just above the elbow joint, pull the right arm closer towards your chest.

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Ways2Health A cool nut to beat the heat

Dr Rajeev Warrier prescribes easy-to-do ayurvedic recipes for complete well-being

Diet, according to Ayurveda, defines the nature of a person, his response to circumstances, mindset and moods. Ayurveda classifies food materials into several groups such as like grains, grams (dhaanya varga), types of milk and milk products (ksheera varga), vegetables and fruits (saaka varga), types of meat (maamsa varga) etc.
The solid diet consumed should take up half the capacity of the stomach, the liquids should take a quarter and the fourth quarter should be left free to aid digestion. The order of the intake of food is important too — sweet and heavy food first, sour and salty tastes next and the meal should end with astringent and bitter food substances. This aids digestion and absorption.
BROCCOLI AND
MOONG BEAN BAKE
Ingredients: 1/2 cup moong dal, 1 cup broccoli florets (chopped), 4 cups water, 1 tbsp lime juice, 1/2 tsp ginger (minced), 1 tbsp fresh cilantro (chopped), 2 tbsps ghee, salt and black pepper to taste
Method: Wash moong dal and add water to it. Cook it in a pressure cooker until tender. Mix it with broccoli, lime juice, ginger, salt and black pepper. Grease a shallow baking dish with ghee. Scoop the mixture into the dish and drizzle more ghee on top. Bake at 350-375 degrees for 10 minutes. Garnish with cilantro.
SAUTÉED ASPARAGUS
Ingredients: 2 cups asparagus stems (diced), 2 tbs water, 1 tsp lemon juice, 1 tsp cumin seed, ¼ tsp turmeric, ¼ sweet paprika, ½ cup almonds (sliced), 2 tbs ghee Method: Heat ghee until it looks clear. Add cumin seed and stir briefly and add turmeric and paprika. Now add the asparagus stems and sauté for 2-3 minutes more. Now cover the pan and stir occasionally. Add water to prevent sticking. Add in the almonds and cook for two more minutes. Serve hot.
MIXED VEGETABLE SAUTÉ
Ingredients: 1 small white radish (peeled), 1 medium zucchini, 1 medium carrot (peeled), 1 fennel bulb, 6-8 almonds (soaked and slivered), 2 tbs ghee, 1-2 tbs water, salt and pepper to taste
Method: Wash and slice all the vegetables finely. Heat ghee in a large flat pan. Sauté the almonds and add all the vegetables. Stir for a couple of minutes and cover the pan. Cook the vegetables on medium flame until tender. Season with salt and pepper and serve hot.
SWEET AND SOUR
CARROTS
Ingredients: 1 cup carrot (sliced), 1 tbsp raisins, rock salt and black pepper to taste, 1/2 tsp minced ginger root, 1 tsp fresh parsley, 1/2 tsp fresh lemon juice, 1/8 tsp fresh lemon peel, 1/8 tsp crushed cardamom, 1 tbsp ghee
Method: Steam the carrot for 5-6 minutes until tender. Heat ghee in a pan and sauté the raisins. Now add carrots, ginger cardamom, salt and pepper. Stir for three to four minutes. Drizzle lemon juice, the peel and parsley. Serve hot.
(Dr Rajeev Warrier is xyz of Arogya Ayurvedic Spa & Clinic)
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Ways2Health A cool nut to beat the heat

Saturday, May 30, 2009

A cool nut to beat the heat

This nut packs in quite a punch. And if the scorching summer is making you feel the heat, here is the secret you needed to crack! Including almonds, one of the world's oldest cultivated fruit, in your daily diet is one of the best ways to beat the heat. A rare fruit that is available through the year and can be eaten at all times, the sheer variety in which almonds can be consumed and used, makes it a fruit for all seasons.
The summer fruit
Over the years, almonds have proved their nutritional attributes, and socio-cultural importance. The nut's healthy properties won it a following for not just its delicate taste, but in various countries and regions of
the world,
for being auspicious and lucky. From Rome to Sweden and the US to India, almonds have been referred
to as symbol of fortune, happiness and health. Since the time when the Mughals popularised the fruit in India, almonds have been part of every Indian home's staple diet.
    From a simple snack that can be munched anytime, to being the essential ingredient of many a delicacy, the almond has been the classic choice of food lovers for a good reason. For one, it enhances any dish it is added to. But more importantly, almonds by themselves can be an healthy option for the fitness conscious.
    In fact, almond provides the body with many essential nutrients and can really help in summers when a lot of people cut back on heavy eating and so often fail to get the essential nutrients.
How can you use almonds?
Not surprising then, that this cool nut is a hit with most health conscious people in all seasons. Almonds are one of those rare fruits that are available through the year. For years now, almonds have been part of cool recipes and delicacies just right for the season. Simply toss in a handful of almonds into your every
day food and you add
crunch, great taste and natural nutrients.
    According to Researchers at Tufts University in the United States, a 28 gram serving of almonds packs the same level of flavonoid antioxidants as a serving of cooked broccoli or a serving of brewed green or black tea. Just a handful or about 23 almonds can provide an individual with heart-healthy monounsaturated fat, vitamin E, protein, fibre, potassium, magnesium, and iron. That too, all in just 160 calories!
    There is nothing like a
    g o o d
    breakfast to kickstart the day. And yet, as calorie count gains prominence, the biggest challenge before most working Indians is perhaps finding the right option to start their day. Paranthas can be too filling and a glass of juice too light. So what do you do?
    Grab of glass of fresh badam sheera or sharbat, which is healthy and provides you with just the right amount of calories required. Almond shakes are, of course, the perfect bet for people who prefer a cool shake or smoothie to a heavy meal. A handful of almonds thrown into your fruit shake – be it strawberry, mango or for that matter chocolate, can make the beginning to your day just right.
    Summers are often the season when many people prefer to go the salad way. This is specially so for the increasingly weight watching generation that would rather have a large bowl of greens as against heavy paranthas.
    To the left is a simple recipe for tasty almonds that you can add to your salads anytime, or just pop them as a healthy snack, all spiced up just for the Indian taste buds!
    TNN
SWEET N SPICY ROASTED ALMONDS
Ingredients
One egg white; 15 ml water; 690 grams whole blanched almonds; 57 grams sugar; 10 grams ground cumin; five grams ground coriander; 10 grams coarse salt; seven grams ground red pepper
Directions
Preheat oven to 135 o Celsius. Line a sided sheet pan with parchment paper. Whisk egg white and water together until foamy. Add almonds and toss to coat. Transfer almonds to a sieve, toss gently and let drain. Stir together sugar, cumin, coriander, salt and red pepper. Add almonds and toss to coat thoroughly. Spread almonds on the sheet pan in a single layer; bake for 30 minutes. Gently stir almonds. Reduce the oven temperature to 93 o Celsius and continue to bake for another 30 minutes, until almonds are dry and nicely toasted. Set aside to cool completely, about 15 minutes. Serve immediately or store airtight for up to one week.

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