Cucumbers are super cool with added benefits. Just one cucumber contains Vitamin B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, and C, Folic acid, Calcium, Iron, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Potassium and Zinc. Include cucumber in your daily diet, lose weight, improve your health and become cool like a cucumber!
Monthly Archives: April 2014
It’s always said that, ‘an apple a day keeps the doctor away’. That’s true, however, a lesser known fact is that vegetables are as important as fruits in your diet, to keep you healthy and boost the happy hormones. Most of us are bored with plain home cooked food. Spice up your food with various changes in your diet! Here are some tips to have tasty, healthy and genius ways to use veggies in your diet as much as possible to boost your health.
Are you planning to quit smoking? It is a known fact that it is quite a challenging task, and that many people fail to accomplish it and relapse. But we don’t mean to scare you, instead, we’d like to help and support you in every way possible so that you can fight your addiction.
Is marijuana a gateway drug—it is a question that has been asked by many, and a topic that is often debated. For those who are not aware, a gateway drug is a substance which apparently leads the user to bigger addictions. Gateway drugs are usually stimulants or mood-altering substances that do not bring about any physical dependence in the user, but evidently lead to much stronger and dangerous drugs. It is widely believed that marijuana is one such drug. Its use can lead the user to the use of harder substances, for instance, heroin, cocaine or crystal meth. So what gives rise to this debate over whether marijuana is a gateway drug or not? Let’s take a look at both sides of the coin.
Do you pop pills without consulting your doctor at times, like a painkiller or an antibiotic? Sometimes you might resort to taking a medicine based on your local chemist’s suggestion or go by something a friend or neighbor suggested. It is okay to take medicines on your own at times, but excess of anything is bad. You might be going down the self-medication lane to cure something minor like acidity, a cold, a headache or a fever. But you need to understand that only a doctor knows the pros and cons of a medicine, and the effect it might have on you. Sometimes self medication can go wrong. Also, you might get into a habit and slip into drug abuse, and that can have serious repercussions in the long run.
Fat around the belly is the worst fat! It’s bulgy, hard to come off and a real pain to get it back in shape. No crash diet, no empty stomach diet, no GM diet, nor any liquid diet helps! Just a few simple tricks in one’s daily routine can help reduce inflammation and fat around the belly and waist. Feel more energetic, beautiful and awesome all over with just a few changes to your daily diet intake.
Payback is b**** (karma) and so is your body’s low metabolism rate. Have you been working out like a lunatic and haven’t been seeing good results for it? Now is the time to give a boost to your sad metabolism levels and jerk your way through to increased calorie burning sessions.
There is an old saying, ‘Health is Wealth’, and today we need to believe in it more than ever before! Deteriorating weather conditions and increased intake of outside food and convenient travelling, has left our race with problems like obesity, diabetes, hormonal imbalance and other highly dangerous diseases. A few simpler steps towards healthy living can save you from the trouble of seeking treatment for weight loss, nutrition, obesity and other illnesses Here are a few quick smart food swaps that can make your living easier! Smartly swap your food these healthy food along with a healthy diet and keep the doctor away.
It is estimated that more than a million Americans live with Parkinson‘s disease. This is a number which is rising steadily over recent years. One has to realize that Parkinson is a chronic and progressive disease which is neurological in nature. This disease has a number of symptoms which may be psychological or physical in nature. A variety of medicines are available to manage the symptoms of Parkinson’s disease. Parkinson’s medications are directed at easing these symptoms and improving quality of life.
Parkinson disease is a neurological disease and most of its early signs are subtle and may vary in different individuals. Sometimes, the disease may go unnoticed for years before the tremors are too obvious to overlook. It is strongly recommended that you should get yourself checked by a physician, especially if the person’s family has a medical history associated with Parkinson disease. After identifying your medical history and other factors, your physician will prescribe Parkinson’s medications tailored to each patient’s unique symptoms. Medicinal treatment is started when symptoms begin to interfere with a person’s ability to perform his/her daily activities.
Early Symptoms
There are many subtle symptoms of Parkinson’s which are usually overlooked. If these symptoms are identified early, then it may be useful in getting medical intervention and tackle the disease before it becomes debilitating. Although there is no standardized set of symptoms, the following symptoms are generally considered to identify Parkinson’s disease:
- The diminishing sense of smell
- History of constipation
- Body movements in sleep
- Past history of depression and anxiety
In addition to these, the following symptoms may also indicate Parkinson’s:
- Conversing in a low-volume voice
- Slurring
- Low blood pressure when standing
- Foot cramps
- Changes in personality
- Skin problems
- Drooling
- Increased sweating
- Increased urination urgency
- Erectile dysfunction
Also Read: Parkinson’s Disease Treatments and Drugs
Physical Symptoms
Parkinson’s disease is a progressive neurological disorder whose root lies in the reduced production of chemical messengers to the brain’s neurotransmitter. This chemical messenger is known as dopamine. Parkinson’s disease depletes the brain of dopamine.
Dopamine plays a vital role in muscle control and movement. Thus, a brain that is depleted or low on dopamine will not have complete control over muscle function. This lack of muscle control manifests in different motor symptoms that affect movement. Parkinson’s disease becomes more progressive as the dopamine levels in the body decreases. The most noticeable symptoms of Parkinson’s are the tremors in movements and slurred speech. Both these symptoms become more visible when almost 80% of the brains dopamine is exhausted.
There are four major physical symptoms of Parkinson’s:
- Trembling hands, legs, jaw
- Muscle rigidity
- Slow body movement
- Poor posture
Usually, these symptoms begin at one side of the body and gradually progresses to the other side. There are also symptoms related to vision. A person with Parkinson’s will have difficulty focusing on objects and may suffer from dry eyes and eyestrain. In addition to this, a person may have trouble opening the eyes or may blink excessively.
Cognitive Impairments- A person suffering from Parkinson’s also suffer from cognitive impairments. Such people have difficulty in being attentive, solve common problems or make snap decisions. Such changes are gradual and they are usually not very obvious. Such cognitive impairments become much more obvious as the disease progresses.
The decrease in dopamine in the brain influences almost all the things associated with daily activities such as:
- Inability to decide or plan
- Seemingly easy tasks seem troublesome
- Difficulty in remembering memories
- Difficulty in being attentive in a group conversation
A person suffering from Parkinson’s is also at an increased risk of suffering from hallucinations or dementia.
Progressive and Degenerative Parkinson’s disease are believed to progress in five stages. However, with advanced medical intervention, it is possible to skip intermediate stages and focus treatment in a particular area. For example, a particular person suffering from cognitive impairment may skip motor function treatment to address cognitive issues.
Here are the five stages through which Parkinson’s progresses:
Stage I: Motor impairments are confined to one side of the body.
Stage II: Motor impairments are visible on both sides of the body.
Stage III: Maintaining balance becomes difficult
Stage IV: Motor functions deteriorate and the person becomes increasingly dependent for physical activities
Stage V: The person is bedridden
Medicinal treatment for Parkinson’s patients
There is no cure for Parkinson’s disease, the symptoms can be treated with the use of appropriate medications. Before making any decisions related to the treatment of Parkinson’s disease, fix an appointment with a physician. He will be the right person to guide you on this. Your physician will access you and discuss the pros and cos of Parkinson’s medications and will prescribe the best that works for you. He can further adjust your treatment plan based on your treatment response.
One of the main aspects of a happy living is to feel lighter about oneself. If you are unhappy take a few steps toward happiness and find a lighter yourself. Here are a few tips to feel lighter from outside and within!
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