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24Apr/101

Diabetic nutrition chart


Diabetes is a killer disease and you need fierce will power to tackle it. A diabetic can suffer from the ramification of the disease. Cardiac problems can be a common shoot-out and thus it is important to keep a balanced and a thoroughly controlled diet. First, you must avoid even moderate quantity of sugar. Diabetes takes away the ability of carrying sugar to the cells and thus sugar keeps getting deposited in the bloodstream. Any more sugar can be a quite detrimental. You must also keep a check on intake of trans fat and saturated fat. Anything that speeds up cholesterol deposits must be avoided at any rate.

14Apr/105

Commonly suggested ear ache remedies


Common cold, dental issues and ear ache forms the dreaded trio that necessitates largest numbers of doctor visits around the world. Common cold can itself be a harbinger to earache. Earache can also begin if you are exposed to pressure differences (as the cochlea is not guarded against it), wax deposits or infection. In absence of movement of muscles of throat, the pain can get denser.

Take some licorice and warm it with a little ghee. Application around the internal tracts of ear can help in alleviating pain to a large degree. Or else, you can take a clove of garlic, halve it and mix it with some Sesame oil. Four drops of oil can be quite handy in shoving the pain away too.

Castor plant in combination with sesame oil can be a superb foil in tackling ear aches too. Guggulu smoke can also bring a lot of relief to the ear.

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26Mar/103

Healthy lifestyle to cure diverticulitis


Diverticulitis is an ailment linked to the inflammation or swelling up of colon pouches. It is directly related to our food intake. Food high on junk value along with more than moderate intake of alcohol, nicotine or caffeine can be quite detrimental for the alkalinity of colon. Removal of pus caused by Diverticulitis might even require surgery. Knowing this, you would understand that perhaps keeping a check on trans fat intake and low-fiber food is not such a raw bargain after all. Food that is low in fiber works against roughage. This results in difficulty in passing bowels. It creates pressure in the colon lining and thus causes Diverticulitis. Just alter your lifestyle. Take fiber dense foods and you will be able to avoid this malady.

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6Mar/101

Tips for cardiovascular health


Heart frights are increasing by the day. It has become a global pandemic. In such times, it is important to do as much for our hearts as possible. Low Density Cholesterol and Homocysteine are biggest trouble creators for heart. While trans fats and saturated fat intake induce the former, the later is caused by undue stress. These combine to constrict the artery. Such constriction causes hypertension and subsequently heart attacks, failures and other diseases of the cardiac tissues.

You shall take in as less saturated fat as possible. Also you must keep a tab on the acidic foods. Green leafy vegetables and organic products can provide required doses of alkalinity. Also, it is important to keep a check on your stress levels. Meditation and yoga can be ideal for keeping the blood pressure in control. Regular Cardio exercises can be quite a handful in keeping the health of the heart in check.

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4Mar/100

Precautions against Flu

Many people pay little attention to their health. Often, when flu is contracted, people tend to neglect it. The severe repercussions this can have on the human body make this negligence a serious problem. In order to recover from the flu, you should consult a medical practitioner who can prescribe medication to help clear the illness within a few days. You can also visit a pharmacy to find suitable medication. Young children are very susceptible to the flu and careful precaution is advised to steer clear from the risks of contraction. It is always in your best interest to have a comprehensive health care plan.



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15Feb/101

Antibiotics for sinus infections


Antibiotics are anti bacterial medicines that are utilized for combating various kinds of body infections. These can be bactericidal or bacteriostatic drugs depending on whether they kill or impede the multiplication of bacteria. While antibiotics might not be of any use against the viruses, it can be very useful against their truant fiends, the bacterium.

Sinus infection can be truly worrisome for many and it requires immediate care. Now, body has a defensive mechanism that fights away the bacteria through antibodies. During the time of sinus infection, this immunity is nearly perished and this results in greater vulnerability to the bacterial attack. Antibiotics effectively raise the resistance of antibodies and thus bring greater resilience in fighting sinus-causing bacteria.

Penicillins and Macrolides are known to be efficient in tackling sinus infections. These are narrow spectrum drugs and treat very few infections. Clarithromycin is a Macriolide chosen to treat sinus infection. You can also use various Cepahalosporins. These are broad-spectrum drugs and are institutional in killing sinus bacteria. An instance of sinus antibiotic of this class is Ceftibuten. Today, many therapists use Fluoroquinolones. These are easily assimilable into the bloodstream and help in fighting the sinus bacteria without any side effect as such.

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25Jan/100

Ear wax causes and cures


Ear is an integral part of the body as it is the center of hearing and maintenance of pressure. People who lose their ear often find it difficult to balance themselves. Earwax is a common occurrence and is produced by the glands of the canal of ear. These are a shield against dust and bacteria. Thus, in a way they are quite useful. Having said this, earwax in more than moderate quantities can cause serious discomfitures of hearing and balance. Earwax is also caused by age or constricted passage of ear canal. Ear canal inflammation can also lead to earwax.

Though earwax can be quite a problem, it can also be cured without much difficulty. Omega-3 fatty acids, avocados, flax seed and fishes like tuna and salmon can aid a lot in tackling earwax. You can also use a simple technique. Try hot water during showers. Bend in the direction of the ground where hot water can help in release of earwax. Warm olive oil, and sesame oil and castor plant mixture can also be quite useful in handling earwax. If situation persists and you do not find relief then it is recommended to seek an ENT specialist.

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22Jan/100

How to remove tonsil stones


We have crypts or pockets in our tonsils. Sometimes, debris or particle accumulation fills these pouches. It leads towards what we know as tonsil stones or Tonsilloliths. Often, as in case of chronic Tonsillitis, the stones set very deep and thus create denser, more profound pockets leading to bigger fissures. This is when removal of tonsil stones becomes the only possible solution. Food, mucus, dead cells and other things create these linings. The amalgam is attacked by white blood cells and this subsequently results in the lump that we are talking about. Tonsil stones cause chronic bad odor and a lumpy feeling of something perennially stuck to the throat.

Fingernails or cotton swabs can be quite handy in removing the stones but these are not the most hygienic ideas by any stretch of imagination. Direct a spray through your Waterpik Irrigator towards your tonsil stone. Keep it set on very light pressure as anything more than this can damage the tissues of tonsils. An ENT specialist can also take you through a surgical procedure for removing the tonsils. This is by far the most accurate method of combating tonsiloliths but is not recommended for children.

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