You may be at risk of developing Cardiac Disease!!!!

If you are over forty years,suffering from Diabetes and or Hypertension,leading a sedentary life style,smoker,overweight or if Heart disease runs in your family,then you are at risk of developing Heart disease.If you feel that you may be at risk then you should consult a Cardiologist who will conduct Cardiac Risk Assessment-this is a group of tests and health factors that have been proven to indicate your chance of having a Coronary Heart Disease. The lipid profile is the most important blood test for risk assessment.The lipid profile measures cholesterol, triglycerides, HDL (“good” cholesterol), and LDL (“bad” cholesterol).Below are the desirable ranges for the components of the lipid profile:
Cholesterol <200 mg/dL
HDL-cholesterol > 40 mg/dL
LDL-cholesterol <100 mg/dL
Triglycerides <150 mg/dL
If any or all of your results are significantly outside these ranges, your risk of a Heart Disease is increased. Another test useful in predicting Cardiac Risk is is serum homocysteine. Homocysteine is an amino acid that comes from the normal breakdown of proteins in the body and appears to be a better test than cholesterol for predicting heart disease, stroke, and reduced blood flow to the hands and feet.Higher the level of homocysteine,higher is the cardiac risk. There are other tests, non-invasive and invasive, which may be used in cardiac risk assessment. Non-invasive tests may include a stress test, CT scan, and echocardiogram. Invasive tests include an arteriogram and cardiac catheterization.

Detoxifying diet plan!!!!

Try this diet plan every saturday for a month and see the difference:
6 AM:Wake up and after your daily routine,practice Pranayama for 5-10 minutes,take 15 minutes of rest,do some light stretching exercise and then do 5-10 Suryanamaskar.7 Am:Drink a glass of warm water mixed with wheatgrass powder.8 AM:BREAKFAST-Eat 2 bananas,3 slices of Papaya,i Apricot,4 Almonds,4 Pistas.Drink herbal tea made by boiling lemon grass,tulsi(basil) leaves with water along with ginger pieces,cinnamon powder,cloves,cardamon.8:30 AM:Eat a teaspoon of powdered dry ginger and powdered fenugreek seeds in equal proportion.9 AM:Take sunbath for half an hour.9:30 AM:Drink a glass of barley water.10 AM:Drink a glass of Lemon juice.11 AM:Drink a glass of orange juice.12 Noon:LUNCH-Eat a bowl of sprouted pulsesmixed with 2 Tsp Flaxseed,finely chopped garlic,coriander leaves and mint leaves;Green salad sprinkled with cinnamon powder and 1 bowl of curd/1 glass of butter milk.5 PM:Drink a glass of pineapple juice.6 PM:Go for 1 hour of evening walk.7 PM: Drink 1 glass of barley water and eat 2 Amla(Indian Gooseberry).8 PM:Eat 4 strawberries/blueberries/cranberries abd 12 grapes(preferably black)9 PM:DINNER-Drink a soup of carrot,beet,green peas,potatoes,tomatoes,onions,celery and spinach.Add ginger and garlic as spices.Drink a cup of Bittergourd juice.10 PM:Drink a glass of barley water before going to sleep. Besides this also drink atleast 7-8 glasses of water for the entire day.CAUTION:Those suffering from Diabetes,Kidney disorders and other serious disease must first consult their Doctor before trying out this.

health benefits of ALFALFA

ALFALFA is nutritionally one of the most versatile herbs available in nature. It is a leguminous herb which grows up to 50 cms in height. It has rich green alternate leaves, purplish flowers and adapts itself to widely varying conditions of soil and climate.It is now widely cultivated in the temperate regions, the subtropics and higher altitudes in the tropics and through out India. Alfalfa is a valuable source of vitamins A, B, D, E and G. It also has some vitamin C and K. It contains rich quality and quantity and proper balance of minerals like calcium, magnesium and phosphorous, chlorine, sodium, potassium and silicon and also chorophyll.It posseses antibiotic,antipyretic, diuretic, appetite stimulant, hemostatic properties.
MEDICINAL USES:The plant is taken internally for debility in convalescence or anaemia, haemorrhage, menopausal complaints, pre-menstrual tension, fibroids,etc.It is also used as a nutritive tonic to stimulate the appetite and promote weight gain.it is also valuable in the treatment of jaundice.It also posseses high anti-oxidant value.

Milk Thistle-good for your liver!!!

Milk thistle is a plant that is native to the Mediterranean region. It has been used for thousands of years as a remedy for a variety of ailments, especially liver problems. The active compound in Milk thistle is silymarin, a mixture of at least 4 closely related flavonolignans.Milk thistle is known to have protective effects on the liver and improve its function. It is typically used to treat liver cirrhosis, chronic hepatitis (liver inflammation), and gallbladder disorders.
BENEFITS OF MILK THISTLE:Besides its use in treating liver cirrhosis, chronic hepatitis (liver inflammation), and gallbladder disorders,it is also used for:
Lowering cholesterol levels.
Reducing insulin resistance in people with type 2 diabetes who also have cirrhosis
Reducing the growth of cancer cells in breast, cervical, and prostate cancers.
Milk thistle is also used in many products claiming to reduce the effects of a hangover.

Pumpkin seeds and its medicinal properties!

Pumpkin is an herbaceous, monoecious, annual vine native to America, now cultivated worldwide in warm and temperate regions. Pumpkin Seeds contain iron, B vitamins, and trace minerals. The plant seeds are used medicinally to help improve bowel function by ridding the intestinal tract of parasites and worms. Pumpkin seeds are also a natural source of magnesium, phosphorus, selenium, zinc, vitamin A, and vitamin C. As a rich source of Zinc,they are highly recommended for Men's reproductive health.They also possess diuretic,anti inflammatory and anti-oxidant properties. MEDICINAL USES:Pumpkin seeds are used for treating disorders of prostrate gland like Benign Prostrate Hyperplasia(BPH),Tape worm and Round worm infection,lowering LDL,dizzines,vascular disease,disorders of urinary system.

Natural healing by Naturopathy!!!

Naturopathy is a science which promotes the art of curing and preventing diseases by bringing about suitable changes in food and lifestyle.The five basic natural elements consisting of soil,water,air,fire and sunlight are used in different forms.The use of any chemical or formulated drugs is not practiced,hence naturopathy is referred as ‘drugless therapy’.
Naturopathy is a popular alternative therapy,which upholds the basic principle that our body has the inbuilt ability to heal itself when provided with proper nutrition,exercise and environment.We are born with strong inbuilt resistance power,which if preserved carefully will not let the disease attack us.
If we observe the way wild animals live,we realize they do not have any doctors to attend to them.They adhere to natural way of treatment when they are ill.The accumulation of harmful substances in our body is the major causeof illness.Wrong living and eating habits,irregular and sedentary lifestyle,addictions,pollution,stress, and use of harmful drugs are the major factors that adversely affect our immunity.
Simple tips promoted in Naturopathy for good health:
*Follow a healty diet routine.Include lot of raw vegetables,fruits and salads in your daily diet.
*Drink lot of clean water.Adults should drink 8-12 glasses every day.Also drinking water while having food should be avoided.
*Increase intake of fresh and pollution free air.Brisk walking for about half an hour in the early morning helps store extra oxygen needed to remain fresh for full day.
*Practice Yoga,meditation and pranayam daily for atleast 10-15 minutes.