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Thursday, 28 February 2019

[www.keralites.net] Dr.Devi Shetty- An Interview

An Interview with Dr. Devi Shetty, one of the most renowned Heart surgeons in India today and a world class cardiologist. Arranged by WIPRO for its employees, the transcript below is useful for everyone of every age!

Question: What are the thumb rules for a layman to take care of his heart?
Answer:
1. Diet - Less of carbohydrate, more of protein, less oil
2. Exercise - Half an hour's walk, at least five days a week; avoid lifts and avoid sitting for a longtime
3. Quit smoking
4. Control weight
5. Control blood pressure and sugar

Question: Is eating non-veg food (fish) good for the heart?
Answer: No

Question: It's still a grave shock to hear that some apparently healthy person gets a cardiac arrest.. How do we understand it in perspective?
Answer: This is called silent attack; that is why we recommend everyone past the age of 30 to undergo routine health checkups.

Question: Are heart diseases hereditary?
Answer: Yes.

Question: What are the ways in which the heart is stressed? What practices do you suggest to de-stress?
Answer: Change your attitude towards life. Do not look for perfection in everything in life.

Question: Is walking better than jogging or is more intensive exercise required to keep a healthy heart?
Answer: Walking is better than jogging since jogging leads to early fatigue and injury to joints

Question: You have done so much for the poor and needy. What has inspired you to do so?
Answer: Mother Theresa , who was my patient.

Question: Can people with low blood pressure suffer heart diseases?
Answer: Extremely rare.

Question: Does cholesterol accumulates right from an early age
(I'm currently only 22) or do you have to worry about it only after you are above 30 years of age?
Answer: Cholesterol accumulates from childhood.

Question: How do irregular eating habits affect the heart ?
Answer: You tend to eat junk food when the habits are irregular and your body's enzyme release for digestion gets confused.

Question: How can I control cholesterol content without using medicines?
Answer: Control diet, walk and eat walnut.

Question: Can yoga prevent heart ailments?
Answer: Yoga helps.

Question: Which is the best and worst food for the heart?
Answer: Fruits and vegetables are the best and the worst is oil.

Question: Which oil is better - groundnut, sunflower, olive?
Answer: All oils are bad.

Question: What is the routine checkup one should go through? Is there any specific test?
Answer: Routine blood test to ensure sugar, cholesterol is ok. Check BP, Treadmill test after an echo.

Question: What are the first aid steps to be taken on a heart attack?
Answer: Help the person into a sleeping position , place an aspirin tablet under the tongue with a sorbitrate tablet if available, and rush him to a coronary care unit since the maximum casualty takes place within the first hour.

Question: How do you differentiate between pain caused by a heart attack and that caused due to gastric trouble?
Answer: Extremely difficult without ECG.

Question: What is the main cause of a steep increase in heart problems amongst youngsters? I see people of about 30-40 yrs of age having heart attacks and serious heart problems.
Answer: Increased awareness has increased incidents.. Also, sedentary lifestyles, smoking, junk food, lack of exercise in a country where people are genetically three times more vulnerable for heart attacks than Europeans and Americans.

Question: Is it possible for a person to have BP outside the normal range of 120/80 and yet be perfectly healthy?
Answer: Yes.

Question: Marriages within close relatives can lead to heart problems for the child. Is it true?
Answer: Yes, co-sanguinity leads to congenital abnormalities and you may not have a software engineer as a child.

Question: Many of us have an irregular daily routine and many a times we have to stay late nights in office. Does this affect our heart ? What precautions would you recommend?
Answer: When you are young, nature protects you against all these irregularities. However, as you grow older, respect the biological clock.

Question: Will taking anti-hypertensive drugs cause some other complications (short / long term)?
Answer: Yes, most drugs have some side effects. However, modern anti- hypertensive drugs are extremely safe.

Question: Will consuming more coffee/tea lead to heart attacks?
Answer: No.

Question: Are asthma patients more prone to heart disease?
Answer: No.

Question: How would you define junk food?
Answer: Fried food like Kentucky , McDonalds , samosas, and even masala dosas..

Question: Does consuming bananas help reduce hypertension?
Answer: No.

Question: Can a person help himself during a heart attack (Because we see a lot of forwarded emails on this)?
Answer: Yes. Lie down comfortably and put an aspirin tablet of any description under the tongue and ask someone to take you to the nearest coronary care unit without any delay and do not wait for the ambulance since it may not turn up or just not turn up in time.

Question: Do, in any way, low white blood cells and low hemoglobin count lead to heart problems?
Answer: No. But it is ideal to have normal hemoglobin level to increase your exercise capacity.

Question: Sometimes, due to the hectic schedule we are not able to exercise. So, does walking while doing daily chores at home or climbing the stairs in the house, work as a substitute for exercise?

Answer: Certainly. Avoid sitting continuously for more than half an hour and even the act of getting out of the chair and going to another chair and sitting helps a lot.

Question: Is there a relation between heart problems and blood sugar?
Answer: Yes. A strong relationship since diabetics are more vulnerable to heart attacks than non-diabetics.

Question: What are the things one needs to take care of after a heart operation?
Answer: Diet, exercise, drugs on time, Control cholesterol, BP, weight.

Question: Are people working on night shifts more vulnerable to heart disease when compared to day shift workers?
Answer: No.

Question: What are the modern anti- hypertensive drugs?
Answer: There are hundreds of drugs and your doctor will choose the right combination for your problem, but my suggestion is to avoid the drugs and go for natural ways of controlling blood pressure by walk, diet to reduce weight and changing attitudes and lifestyles.

Question: Does dispirin or similar headache pills increase the risk of heart attacks?
Answer: No.

Question: Why is the rate of heart attacks more in men than in women?
Answer: Nature protects women till the age of 45.

Question: How can one keep the heart in a good condition?
Answer: Eat a healthy diet, avoid junk food, exercise everyday, do not smoke and, go for health checkups if you are past the age of 30 (once in six months recommended).

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Wednesday, 27 February 2019

[www.keralites.net] PRANAYAMA

JUST BREATHE - THIS IS THE ANCIENT PRAQCTICE OF PRANAYAMA CAN
HELP YOU DECTOXIFY AND
SHED EXCESS WEIGHT AND BOOST

OVERALL VITALITY
Forget the detox pills, fasts and other painful cleansing techniques - instead, take a cue from the yogis of India and look to the breath. Using yogic breathing techniques, we can effortlessly detoxify, burn fat and increase metabolism. With the basic act of bringing in more oxygen, vitamins and minerals are more easily absorbed, white blood cells multiply and the lymphatic system is enhanced. Through the exhale toxins are removed from the bloodstream, which revitalizes the organs and clarifies the intellect. Techniques range from a few deep breaths before a meal to
more complex practices. Either way, by using this free detoxification method daily, we can easily (and economically) cleanse the body and mind.

The time-honored art of breathing
Yogis of long ago recognized the merit in calming, cleansing and balancing the body and mind with the breath. Developed over 5,000 years ago, pranayama (Sanskrit for 'vital energy' and 'extend') is an integral aspect of yogic practice. Below are several examples of how to use the breath to keep the system healthy on all levels.

Simple breath - Before each meal, take three deep breathes. Inhale through the nose and exhale through the mouth. Although seemingly basic, this technique sharpens the senses of smell, taste and texture while promoting clarity. When we are clear and focused during our meals, digestion is improved and over-consumption minimized.

The end result: efficiency of digestion and weight loss.
Relaxing breath - Lie flat on your back with knees bent together, bringing the feet close into the buttocks. Place hands on both sides of the naval region. Breath in a slow, deep rhythmic manner for 20 repetitions. Since the naval region is dense with nerves, relaxing this area calms emotions, strengthens the nervous system and fortifies the immune system -
ultimately aiding in the removal of unnecessary thoughts and toxins from the body.

Bhastrika (Breath of Fire) - This technique helps to slim and tone the belly, boost metabolism and detoxify the body. Sit cross-legged on the floor and place both hands on the lower abdomen.

Take a deep breath then begin to 'pump' the breath rapidly through the nose, expanding and contracting the entire belly. For visual instructions, see here.

Ujjayi (Victorious Breath) - Sitting in a comfortable position, inhale through the nose and lift the chest.

Hold for two seconds. While exhaling through the nose, guide the breath to the back of the throat, creating a ocean wave like sound (sometimes referred to as the 'Darth Vader breath'). When practiced properly, ujjayi pranayama should energize and relax. It also oxygenates the blood, builds
internal body heat and removes toxins.

A note of caution: Pranayama is not recommended for those with high blood pressure.

Sources for this article include:

http://spot.pcc.edu/~lkidoguc/Yoga/Yoga.htm

http://completewellbeing.com/

http://www.organicauthority.com/

http://youtu.be/hJxJ_jeGPJ4

http://kukhahnyoga.com/?fbclid=IwAR2XPyt3f3uXUL7YSliFwx98N_67Q9PfVBAVydSRHWkyfQipa5yh41ToA_4

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[www.keralites.net] Dr Manoj Kumar This Doctor Left His UK Job to Provide Free Mental Healthcare to 4000+ in Kerala

Dr Manoj Kumar This Doctor Left His UK Job to Provide Free Mental Healthcare to 4000+ in Kerala

In a country where mental health conditions cost over $1 trillion to the Indian economy (second only to cardiovascular diseases at $2.17 trillion), how unfortunate it is that they are largely ignored or hushed up. Mental healthcare centres may be spreading in the country, but the majority is saturated in urban areas.

66 per cent of the Indian population lives in the villages, and with over 13 per cent of all the people in India battling some form of mental illness, the country is doing a disservice to its citizens by letting a large portion of them suffer in silence.

Dr Manoj Kumar, a psychiatrist based in Kerala is on a mission to change this across the State.

About ten years ago, he left his psychiatric practice in the UK and flew back to India to take care of the mental health of the rural population here.

Speaking to The Better India about his years in India, Kumar says, "Kerala has a history of getting involved in social issues. I was a psychiatrist in the UK for about 30 years when I decided to come back to my roots and get involved with the community here.

To aid his vision, Kumar founded the Mental Health Action Trust (MHAT) in 2008 in Kozhikode—an organisation that works on a decentralised model to provide mental health care to the rural populace. The first step, he believes, is to take the awareness about mental health beyond medical professionals and expand it into the communities. And so, the more than 1000 volunteers at MHAT become the first point of contact between the people and the organisation.

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[www.keralites.net] How to Keep Your Bones Strong

How to Keep Your Bones Strong

The base on which our whole body is built is the skeleton, from which we get our stability, our ability to move and function. Our bones are also a factory for manufacturing red and white blood cells. It's extremely important to keep bones strong and healthy, especially in more advanced ages, when calcium seems to drain away.

A little about bone depletion:
Bone depletion, or osteoporosis, is a disease that occurs as a result of dwindling bone mass and a decrease in the levels of calcium. Along our whole life, our bones are in a continuous process of construction and destruction. However, at a young age, there is more construction than destruction. Things even out as we grow older until, in our fourth decade, destruction finally overtakes construction. As a result, our bone density drops and our bones become more prone to fractures. When this process happens in an extreme way, it is known as bone depletion. It's important to note that losing calcium also makes the bones more sensitive, even if it happens slowly. At an older age, when our balance is not what it used to be, the danger only gets worse.

Becuase women start with a bone density that is already about 30% less than men's, and because they produce less estrogen as they grow older, they must face a bigger risk when it comes to bone depletion.

What is the recommended calcium amount?

The process of bone depletion in the body is a natural one and cannot be prevented. But it can be minimized in volume and influence, by maintaining our bones and building bone mass through correct nutrition.

The daily calcium amount recommended for the general population is 1000 mg a day. For adults it is 1200-1500 mg a day. In addition, vitamin D is also important, as it helps the calcium absorb in the body. So if you want to keep your bones strong, you should also consume vitamin D rich foods. You can get it from the sun or from food, but it's important to have.

10 Tips to Keep Our Bones Strong

1. Consume milk products - Every child knows that milk is rich in calcium and is essential for strengthening bones. This goes for all milk products, including cheese, yogurt and alike. If you don't like cow's milk, try soy milk enriched with calcium.

2. Add nuts to your diet - Although milk has the highest ratio of calcium to volume, it is not the only source. Some nuts and seeds have handsome amounts of calcium. A 30 gram course of almonds contains 75mg of calcium, 30 grams of sesame seeds contains 37mg of calcium and sunflower seeds have 33mg of calcium.

3. Eat dark green vegetables - Broccoli, Chinese cabbage, arugula, parsley, lettuce and others are excellent sources of calcium, and contain many additional health advantages. This will help you to also diversify your sources of calcium, which is important to maintain your health.

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4. Take the right Vitamin A - Vitamin A appears in two forms. The first is retinol, which appears in animal products, such as the liver. The second is beta carotene and it is the way the vitamin comes from plants, especially orange vegetables like carrot, squash or sweet potato. Studies have found that consuming too much of retinol vitamin A raises the risk of bone fraction, while vitamin A in its plant form, Beta Carotene, does not damage the bones.

5. Strengthen your bones with Vitamin K - This vitamin helps activate 3 essential proteins that are crucial for bone health. As in the case of calcium that comes from green vegetables, vitamin K also comes from the same sources. Two daily helpings of green vegetables a day give the body as much as it needs.

6. Physical activity strengthens the bones - Sorry, you knew this was coming and its of very little surprise. When we carry out a physical activity, we create pressure on our skeleton. While it is bad to overdo it, a moderate pressure is actually very health, as it sends the body signals to create more bone cells, increase the density and make it stronger. Operate the body with moderation, and don't go to far with it.

7. Eat fish - 100 grams of sardines contain an amazing amount of over 400mg of calcium! It's recommended to consume the fresh fish of course and not the canned variety. The little bones are also edible and contain a lot of calcium. Sardines, like the salmon, are also a great source of vitamin D.

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8. Reduce your consumption of carbonated drinks and treats - The acid that exists in some of the popular carbonated drinks raises the amount of acid in the blood. To compensate, the body uses the body's minerals, including calcium. If the calcium is not readily available in the blood, the body will take it from the bones and this will hard the density and strength of the bone. There is no problem drinking them once in a while, but if they are a daily habit then you can do a lot of damage to your bones over time.

9. Avoidance measures - Like a lot of other health problems, we return to smoking. Studies have shown that smoking harms bone density, as well as over consumption of alcohol and caffeine.

10. Resource allocation - We must carry out our calcium consumption in a smart way. Our body absorbs calcium best when it is no more than 500mg at one time. So, if you are planning on consuming a large amount of calcium rich foods or drinks, try to perhaps divide the meal or eat again later, to make sure the body is able to absorb all you are giving it.