Asthma is more generally common in small boys when compared to small girls. But, after puberty, this trend gets reversed. Typically after the age of 20, women are more likely to have asthma than men for the first time. Women are prone to have more problems with asthma, when compared to men. This is primarily due to the hormonal changes during the time of the periods, where women may find an exacerbation of the diseases. Pregnancy also, can worsen asthma, and moreover it can complicate the pregnancy. Between the ages of 20 and 50 women are around three times more likely than men to be admitted for asthma.
Not suffering from asthma during childhood is no guarantee against getting it as an adult. 30 to 40 per cent of people suffering from asthma will get it as adults.

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WHAT CAUSES ASTMA?

Tulsi - Health Facts

Tulsi is most commonly used as a seasoning in food and in herbal medicines. Tulsi is rich in calcium, iron and vitamins K and A. It promotes cardiovascular health, protects the body at the cellular level and against unwanted bacterial growth, and cures respiratory diseases like cold, cough, congestion and asthma.

Diabetes and Nutrition

Food and Nutrition are the most interesting things in our life. A large portion of our waking hours is spent on planning, buying, cooking and eating food. Of course, food alone is not the key to a healthier life, but good nutrition should become a part of overall healthy life style. Back in 400 B.C., Hipocrates said, “Let food be your medicine and medicine by your food”. They were emphasizing the link between nutrition and diseases.

Good and proper nutrition is very important in managing diabetes and ensures better control and reduction in medicines.Diabetics don’t need a special diet. Interestingly our traditional Indian diets with slight modification in the sugar and fat intake is ideal for a diabetic. But an occasional intake of these foods is permitted only after making necessary adjustments and also avoiding over indulgence, which can create problem. The daily intake should be spaced into three principal meals and two snacks.A diabetic can make his diet flexible to match his customs, likes, dislikes and health condition by adopting food exchange system.

The food exchanges are:

1. Fruits
2. Vegetables
3. Milk and Milk products
4. Oil, fats and nuts
5. Cereals
6. Meat, fish and pulses

7 steps to healthy eating

1. Avoid visible and invisible
2. Fill up with starchy food
3. Eat at least 3 servings of vegetables a day
4. Get rid of the sugar habit but use
5. Eat enough protein
6. Avoid fasting and
7. Quit smoking and alchol
8. Hence “Eat for Health; Not for Taste”.

The Hindu November 14 2006

Benefits/Drawbacks of Alcohol

People have used alcohol in one form or another since prehistoric times. There are some benefits as well as drawbacks of consuming Alcohol.  Alcohol helps prevent age-related dementia, improves appitite and promotes happy mood.  However, prolonged unlimited consumption may result in addiction, hangovers and liver disorders.
 
Unlike other foods alcohol is not digested, its absorbed by the blood.  The liver metabolizes alcohol. Continous use of excess alcohol damages the liver.   Alcohol is said to control the blood cholesterol. Almost any starchy /sweet food can be turned into alcohol.

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What is AIDS?

AIDS - Acquired immune deficiency syndrome, still has no cure.  This is caused by HIV - human immunodeficiency virus.  This virus directly attacks the immune system of an individual. It reduces absorption of nutrients, especially folate, riboflavin, thiamine, and vitamins B6 and B12.  Person affected by this virus should take a well balanced diet inorder to keep away complications and weight loss.  Death in a affect is person is mostly due to starvation than complications caused by the virus.  The affected individual should never starve.  He should rather concentrate on keeping him/her well hydrated and nourished. 

 

Doctors suggest the infected person to take nutritional supplements to prevent deficiencies caused by this virus.  The infected person should eat foods that are well cooked and should avoid eating partially cooked vegetables and meat.  They should refrain from consuming alchol as it might worsen.

 

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