Diet for Gallstone
Posted on January, 16 at 12:36 pm | Filed Under Diet and Nutrition
Gallstones are formed when the bile gets hardened. The bile which is synthesized by the liver is stored in the gallbladder. Bile consists of bilirubin, fats, salt, water and cholesterol. Any excess of these substances in the bile can cause gallstones. Any excess of these substances in the bile can cause gallstones.
One has to follow [...]
Chronic Diarrhea Diet
Posted on January, 16 at 10:27 am | Filed Under Diet and Nutrition
Chronic diarrhea refers to loose stools that last for over four days. One may have one or more stools in day. At a given time about 5% people suffer from chronic diarrhea.
Diet plays an important role in controlling chronic diarrhea.
Chronic Diarrhea Diet – What diet should chronic diarrhea patients have?
Fiber – Those suffering from chronic [...]
Exercise in winter can lift spirits
Posted on January, 15 at 12:31 pm | Filed Under Health News
The chill of the winter can dampen the spirits of most people. It can de-motivate them, particularly those who love exercising. One might hesitate to go for walks on an icy pathway or jog while side- stepping icy patches on the way. One hesitates to go to the gym as one has to wipe the [...]
Volunteering helps the elderly to be strong
Posted on January, 14 at 12:29 pm | Filed Under Health News
Volunteering help enables the elderly to be strong. Frailty in them becomes less.
The above mentioned observation was based upon data made available about two decades back The data consisted of activities of 1,000 elderly people who were considered to be highly functional.
It was felt that those elderly who volunteered were less likely to [...]
All activities may not be equal for our kids
Posted on January, 13 at 12:27 pm | Filed Under Health Updates
Our kids need to be active all that time so that they do not suffer from obesity and the related health problems. If they are active then they avoid putting on extra pounds.
The question that arises is how to make the kids active? In other words, how to make them move around?
Obesity is a major [...]
Elderly Must be Well Protected During Winter
Posted on January, 12 at 12:25 pm | Filed Under Health News
Winter can be quite a challenge for the elderly. Even young people find it tough during the winters, but the most vulnerable people are of course the older age group. The icy walks and frigid temperature can prove tough for this age group.
Falls are major injuries that the elderly face. In fact, it happens to [...]
Small Bowel obstruction diet
Posted on January, 11 at 12:07 pm | Filed Under Diet and Nutrition
Bowel obstruction occurs due to ovarian or colon cancer health condition. Other tumors that may cause bowel obstruction are gastric problems, pancreatic health condition, cervical, bladder, carcinoma, melanoma and endometrial.
The obstruction prevents the flow of the fluids, food as well as gas through the intestines as well as the digestive tract. Obstruction can [...]
Not a hangover, but an allergic reaction
Posted on January, 8 at 5:58 pm | Filed Under Health News
For those suffering from allergies as well as asthma, having a drink to toast the onset of the New Year can cause much health problems as it could lead to certain unhealthy bodily reactions. This warning has been given by an organization consisting of allergists.
“It is usually not the alcohol itself that produces the reaction. [...]
What You Can Do to Maintain Good Oral Health?
Posted on January, 8 at 5:29 pm | Filed Under Health Updates
Oral hygiene is also very important to maintain overall good health. Socially, one has to keep one’s teeth in order and avoid bad breath as it can put off a person.
Oral health is essential to ensure that your teeth do not fall off too early and to avoid gum disease. Sparkling teeth is an asset [...]
Macronutrients and Micronutrients
Posted on January, 7 at 5:54 pm | Filed Under Diet and Nutrition
Nutrition concerns with how food impacts on our health. It consists of various nutrients. If one has good food, good in the sense its nutritional value is high, then one maintains good health and has lots of energy to carry on with daily chores. In case one’s nutritional levels are low then one suffers from [...]