Archive for October, 2009

Fight heart disease – eat more of nuts, green vegetables

October 22nd, 2009

How many times have you been told by family to eat more vegetables, more green stuff, and even nuts (although more in control) ? In today’s fast lifestyle, the temptation to satiate one’s appetite through the consumption of junk food such as burgers, fries, chips, pizzas, and colas is very tempting. However, in order to retain the health of the body and give it a good set of nutrients, it is important that people get an adequate number of nutrients as a part of their diet. As per research, these food items contain chemicals that are important for the body to combat the onset of diseases such as heart disease, and are very important for the over-weight and obese sections of society (the percentage of whom is growing in society). It is very important that people ensure that they are getting enough to eat (link to article):

Eating more plant-based foods, which are rich in substances called phytochemicals, seems to prevent oxidative stress in the body, a process associated with obesity and the onset of heart disease, according to the study. To get enough of these protective chemicals, researchers suggest eating plant-based foods such as leafy greens, vegetables, fruits, nuts and legumes at the start of a meal. Oxidative stress occurs when the body produces too many damaging free radicals and lacks enough anti-oxidants or phytochemicals to counteract them.
Because of excess fat tissue and certain enzymes that are more active in overweight people, being obese can actually trigger the production of more free radicals, too.

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Use chilli peppers to relieve pain

October 16th, 2009

When we say that chilli peppers can help in relieving pain, it does not mean that if you are suffering from pain, you consume some chillis (that may lead to additional pain of a different kind). It means that chillis contain a compound that can help in the treatment of peripheral pain in a significant percentage of cases (although there are other scientists who disagree with the study, and you can read those comments at the bottom of the page) (link to article):

A new study by British researchers suggests that people suffering peripheral pain – which produces stinging sensations, numbness, weakness, burning pain – can get respite by taking capsaicin cream, an active constituent of chilli peppers. Peripheral pains often accompany disorders like diabetes, AIDS, shingles and arthritis; cancer patients can have peripheral neuropathies after receiving their therapies.
The team said that capsaicin cream could be used when the treatment has not been affective. The report has been published in the latest issue of The Cochrane Library.

Lifestyle Modifications in Diabetes

October 13th, 2009

- Stress Management : Managing stress is very important as increased stress levels can make your glucose levels go up. Coping with diabetes can be stressful. Talk to your family and close friends who can offer support and help to you. Try and keep yourself calm. Try to take deep breaths as and when possible. Yoga and meditation also helps in reducing stress. If you often feel stressed, you should talk to your doctor who can work out a stress management plan for you.

- Exercise : Regular exercise can help you to lower your blood glucose levels, improve blood circulation, lower cholestrol, help to reduce stress and thereby, improve your physical condition.

- Diet : Diet plays an important role in diabetes management as 50% of the treatment is dependent on medication and the rest 50% on diet, exercise and lifestyle modifications. Our diet has three major nutrients : Carbohydrates, Proteins and Fats. Carbohydrates have a major role to play, as this is the nutrient which is converted into
gllucose in our body. Eat three light meals a day with small mid meal snacks. Eat lots of vegetables, whole-wheat products, oats, brown bread etc. try and avoid choclates, cakes and sweats. Avoid deep fried and greasy foods. If you are overweight, you may be asked to opt for a reduced calorie meal plan that will help you loose weight. managing diabetes is much easier if you are not overweight. Consult your dietician for a proper meal plan.

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