Dr.Devi Shetty, Narayana Hrudayalaya
(Heart Specialist) Bangalore

Happy and healthy living.
A chat with Dr.Devi Shetty, Narayana Hrudayalaya
(Heart Specialist) Bangalore was arranged by WIPRO for its employees .
The transcript of the chat is given below. Useful for everyone.

Qn: What are the thumb rules for a layman to take care of his heart?
Ans:
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

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

Qn: It's still a grave shock to hear that some apparently healthy persongets a cardiac arrest. How do we understand it in perspective?

Ans: This is called silent attack; that is why we recommend everyone past the age of 30 to undergo routine health checkups.

Qn: Are heart diseases hereditary?
Ans: Yes

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

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

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

Qn: Can people with low blood pressure suffer heart diseases?
Ans: Extremely rare

Qn: 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?
Ans: Cholesterol accumulates from childhood.

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

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

Qn: Can yoga prevent heart ailments?
Ans: Yoga helps.

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

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

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

Qn: What are the first aid steps to be taken on a heart attack?
Ans: 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.

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

Qn: 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.
Ans: Increased awareness has increased incidents. Also, s edentary 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.

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

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

Qn: 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?
Ans : When you are young, nature protects you against all these irregularities. However, as you grow older, respect the biological clock.

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

Qn: Will consuming more coffee/tea lead to heart attacks?
Ans : No.

Qn: Are asthma patients more prone to heart disease?
Ans : No.

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

Qn: You mentioned that Indians are three times more vulnerable. What is the reason for this, as Europeans and Americans also eat a lot of junk food?
Ans: Every race is vulnerable to some disease and unfortunately, Indians are vulnerable for the most expensive disease.

Qn: Does consuming bananas help reduce hypertension?
Ans : No.

Qn: Can a person help himself during a heart attack (Because we see a lot of forwarded emails on this)?
Ans : 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 most of the time, the ambulance does not turn up.

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

Qn: 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?
Ans : 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.

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

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

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

Qn: What are the modern anti-hypertensive drugs?
Ans : There are hundreds of drugs and your doctor will chose 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 towards lifestyles.

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

Qn: Why is the rate of heart attacks more in men than in women? – Ans – Most women have no heart……..:-) 
Ans : Nature protects women till the age of 45. (Present Global census show that the Percentage of heart disease in women has increased than in men )

 Qn: How can one keep the heart in a good condition?
Ans : Eat a healthy diet, avoid junk food, exercise everyday, do not smoke and, go for health checkup s if you are past the age of 30 ( once in six months recommended) ....
Send it to all your friends....... They might be benefitted…… 

Interesting!

I didn't know half of this stuff - especially about the aerosols going through the liver...Good to know.

 

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les fruits

Ceci est instructif ! 

      
 Nous pensons tous que la consommation de fruits signifie acheter des fruits, les couper et les mettre dans notre bouche. Ce n'est pas si simple. Il est important de savoir comment et quand manger des fruits. 
    
 Quelle est la bonne façon de manger des fruits? 
    
Cela signifie manger des fruits après un repas

\Les fruits doivent être consommés à jeun , dans un  ESTOMAC  VIDE . 
   
 Manger des fruits de cette façon joue un rôle majeur dans la détoxication de votre système, vous fournit  beaucoup d'énergie pour la perte de poids et  pour d'autres activités de la vie ...
      

LES  FRUITS  SONT  LE PLUS IMPORTANT DES ALIMENTS. 

 Disons que vous  mangez deux tranches de pain, puis une tranche de fruit. La tranche de fruit est prête  à aller tout droit à travers l'estomac dans les intestins, mais elle est empêchée par les autres aliments de le faire.
    
Dans un même temps, les aliments  se dégradent ensemble, fermentent et se transforment en acide.  Quand le fruit vient en contact avec les aliments dans l'estomac et avec les sucs digestifs, la masse entière de la nourriture a déjà commencé à se gâter.

Mangez vos fruits avec un estomac vide, ou avant votre repas!

Vous avez entendu les gens se plaindre: Chaque fois que je mange la pastèque je rote, quand je mange mon (durian?) estomac gonfle, quand je mange une banane j'ai envie de courir aux toilettes, etc.   Cela n'arrivera pas si vous mangez des fruits avec un estomac vide.  Le fruit se mêle aux autres aliments en putréfaction et produit des gaz. Par conséquent, vous risquez l'indigestion!

 Cheveux grisonnants, calvitie, crise de nerfs, cernes sous les yeux - tout cela ne se produira pas si vous mangez des fruits sur un estomac vide.
    
Il n'y a rien de tel que certains fruits comme l'orange et le citron qui sont acides, parce que tous les fruits deviennent alcalins dans notre corps, selon le Dr Herbert Shelton qui a fait des recherches sur cette question. Si vous avez maîtrisé la bonne façon de manger des fruits, vous avez le secret de la beauté, longévité, santé, énergie, le bonheur et un poids normal. 

 Lorsque vous avez besoin de boire du jus de fruits, ne boire que des jus de fruits frais, pas dans les contenants. Ne pas boire de jus qui a été chauffé. Ne mangez pas de fruits cuits, vous n'obtenez pas les éléments nutritifs du tout. Vous obtenez seulement le goût ... La cuisson détruit toutes les vitamines.

Manger un fruit entier est mieux que de boire du jus. Si vous devez boire du jus, il faut le boire gorgée par gorgée lentement, parce que vous devez le laisser se mélanger avec votre salive avant de l'avaler. Vous pouvez faire un nettoyage rapide avec une cure de fruits de 3 jours pour purifier votre corps. Mangez des fruits et buvez du jus de fruits pendant 3 jours seulement,  ... et vous serez surpris quand vos amis vous diront combien radieuse vous paraissez!

 
 KIWI: tout petit mais puissant, et une bonne source de potassium, de magnésium, de vitamine E et de fibres. Sa teneur en vitamine C est le double de celui d'une orange!
 
 Une pomme par jour éloigne le médecin? Bien que la pomme a une faible teneur en vitamine C, elle contient des anti-oxydants et flavonoïdes qui augmentent l'activité de la vitamine C, en contribuant ainsi à réduire le risque de cancer du côlon, de crise cardiaque et d'accident vasculaire cérébral.

 FRAISE: Fruit de protection. Les fraises ont le plus haut pouvoir antioxydant entre les principaux fruits et protègent l'organisme contre les causes du cancer, contre les radicaux libres pouvant obstruer des vaisseaux sanguins .
    
 MANGER 2 à 4 Oranges par jour peut aider à se protéger des rhumes, à réduire le cholestérol, prévenir et dissoudre les calculs rénaux, et réduire le risque de cancer du côlon.
 
 Watermelon: La plus rafraîchissante boisson désaltérante. Composé de 92% d'eau, il est en outre équipé d'une généreuse dose de glutathion, qui aide à stimuler notre système immunitaire. Également une source importante de lycopène, un anti-oxydant qui combat le cancer. On trouve également dans la pastèque: la vitamine C et du potassium.
 
 GOYAVE & PAPAYE: les champions de la vitamine C. Ils sont les gagnants pour leur forte teneur en vitamine C. La goyave est également riche en fibres, qui aide à prévenir la constipation. La papaye est riche en carotène, bon pour vos yeux.

 Boire l'eau froide après un repas = cancer! 
 Pouvez-voux croire cela?  Pour ceux qui aiment boire de l'eau froide, cela s'applique à vous. C'est agréable d'avoir une boisson fraîche après un repas; cependant, l'eau froide va consolider la substance huileuse que vous venez de consommer, ce qui ralentit la digestion. Une fois que cette «boue» aura réagi avec les acides, elle se décomposera, tapissera les parois et sera absorbée par l'intestin plus vite que la nourriture solide. Cela va enligner l'intestin vers un processus. Très bientôt, cette subsance se transformera en graisses et pourra conduire au cancer ... Il est préférable de boire de la soupe chaude ou de l'eau chaude après un repas. 

Bee Stings: Prevention and Treatment

Bee Stings: Prevention and Treatment

 Melissa Breyer Jun 5, 2010

In the midst of a serious and mysterious decline in honeybee colonies, it seems prudent to respect the bees that cross our paths. Swatting, smushing, and spraying should be avoided-and remember that when a honeybee stings you, she dies. Preventing stings is a boon to both the bees and us. Here's how to reduce the risk of being stung-and just in case, how to best treat bee stings naturally.

Honeybees are disappearing at an alarming rate. Nobody is quite sure what is causing the hives' inhabitants to desert their colonies-now known as Colony Collapse Disorder (CCD)-but it has become a great concern. In the last few years bee populations have declined as much as 60 percent on the West Coast and 70 percent on the East Coast. CCD poses a huge threat to food production as bees are needed to pollinate plants and are extensively used in agriculture for this purpose.
Seems there is little we can do to help-but if we follow these tips and save a bee or two, it certainly can't hurt.
Reduce the chance of getting stung (and save a bee!):
1. Wear light-colored clothing.
2. Don't use perfume or soaps, shampoos and deodorants with fragrance.
3. Avoid bananas and banana-scented products.
4. Wear clean clothing and be clean-our sweat makes bees angry.
5. Stay clear of flowering plants.
6. Keep your outside areas clean. Bees and wasps thrive in places with food trash: Picnic tables, grills and other outdoor eating areas.
Understand stinging behavior:
1. If a single bee is pestering you, remain still and cover your face, or lie face down on the ground. (The face is the most likely place for a bee or wasp to sting.)
2. Most bees will not attack if left alone, but swatting at a bee may cause it to sting.
3. If you are attacked by several bees at once your best bet is to run, or jump in water. Bees release a chemical when they sting which alerts other bees to come to their defense. The more bees that have stung you, the stronger the "alarm" will be.

How to treat a sting:
1. Scrape the stinger out as quickly as possible-do not pull or squeeze the stinger out as that may release more venom.
2. Clean with soap and water to prevent infection.
To reduce pain, itch and swelling:
Over the counter sting remedies vary in efficacy and may contain toxic ingredients as harmful as the bee venom! Instead try:
Ice: Ice lessens swelling by constricting vessels and reducing the flow of venom in the blood. And the numbing effect soothes pain and itching.
Baking soda: Make a paste of baking soda and water and apply to the sting site. The alkaline nature of the baking soda helps to neutralize the acidity in the venom. You can also mix in some meat tenderizer which contains a naturally occurring enzyme (papain, from papaya) that helps to break down the protein in the venom.
Vinegar: When stung by a wasp, vinegar is the soother of choice. Use this trick to remember: Baking soda for bees (both at the beginning of the alphabet), vinegar for wasps (both at the end of the alphabet).
Toothpaste: Believe it or not, this is a great remedy which works on the same alkaline/acidity premise as baking soda. The presence of small amounts of glycerin in toothpaste may also add to its soothing properties. Also, a small tube of toothpaste is handy to pack in a travel first aid kit or picnic basket.

WHEN TO CALL 911
According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC), 40 to 50 people in the U.S. die each year from allergic reactions to bee stings. Persons with severe reactions to insect stings should wear a medical ID bracelet and carry an insect allergy kit.
There are several signs of an allergic reaction to bee stings. Look for swelling that moves to other parts of the body, especially the face or neck. Check for difficulty in breathing, wheezing, dizziness or a drop in blood pressure. Get the person immediate medical care if any of these signs are present. Also seek emergency treatment if a person has been stung in the nose, mouth or throat-swelling in these areas may interfere with breathing.

Vitamins - Benefits for our Body

Vitamins - Benefits for our Body

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Apples	Protects your heart	prevents constipation	Blocks diarrhea	Improves lung capacity	Cushions joints
Apricots	Combats cancer	Controls blood pressure	Saves your eyesight	Shields against Alzheimer's	Slows aging process
Artichokes	Aids digestion	Lowers cholesterol	Protects your heart	Stabilizes blood sugar	Guards against liver disease
Avocados	Battles diabetes	Lowers cholesterol	Helps stops strokes	Controls blood pressure	Smooths skin
Bananas	Protects your heart	Quiets a cough	Strengthens bones	Controls blood pressure	Blocks diarrhea
Beans	Prevents constipation	Helps hemorrhoids	Lowers cholesterol	Combats cancer	Stabilizes blood sugar
Beets	Controls blood pressure	Combats cancer	Strengthens bones	Protects your heart	Aids weight loss
Blueberries	Combats cancer	Protects your heart	Stabilizes blood sugar	Boosts memory	Prevents constipation
Broccoli	Strengthens bones	Saves eyesight	Combats cancer	Protects your heart	Controls blood pressure
Cabbage	Combats cancer	Prevents constipation	Promotes weight loss	Protects your heart	Helps hemorrhoids
Cantaloupe	Saves eyesight	Controls blood pressure	Lowers cholesterol	Combats cancer	Supports immune system
Carrots	Saves eyesight	Protects your heart	Prevents constipation	Combats cancer	Promotes weight loss
Cauliflower	Protects against Prostate Cancer	Combats Breast Cancer	Strengthens bones	Banishes bruises	Guards against heart disease
Cherries	Protects your heart	Combats Cancer	Ends insomnia	Slows aging process	Shields against   Alzheimer's
Chestnuts	Promotes weight loss	Protects your heart	Lowers cholesterol	Combats Cancer	Controls blood pressure
Chili peppers	Aids digestion	Soothes sore throat	Clears sinuses	Combats Cancer	Boosts immune system
Figs	Promotes weight loss	Helps stops strokes	Lowers cholesterol	Combats Cancer	Controls blood pressure
Fish	Protects your heart	Boosts memory	Protects your heart	Combats Cancer	Supports immune system
Flax	Aids digestion	Battles diabetes	Protects your heart	Improves mental health	Boosts immune system
Garlic	Lowers cholesterol	Controls blood pressure	Combats cancer	kills bacteria	Fights fungus
Grapefruit	Protects against heart attacks	Promotes Weight loss	Helps stops strokes	Combats Prostate Cancer	Lowers cholesterol
Grapes	saves eyesight	Conquers kidney stones	Combats cancer	Enhances blood flow	Protects your heart
Green tea	Combats cancer	Protects your heart	Helps stops strokes	Promotes Weight loss	Kills bacteria
Honey	Heals wounds	Aids digestion	Guards against ulcers	Increases energy	Fights allergies
Lemons	Combats cancer	Protects your heart	Controls blood pressure	Smooths skin	Stops scurvy
Limes	Combats cancer	Protects your heart	Controls blood pressure	Smooths skin	Stops scurvy
Mangoes	Combats cancer	Boosts memory	Regulates thyroid	aids digestion	Shields against    Alzheimer's
Mushrooms	Controls blood pressure	Lowers cholesterol	Kills bacteria	Combats cancer	Strengthens bones
Oats	Lowers cholesterol	Combats cancer	Battles diabetes	prevents constipation	Smooths skin
Olive oil	Protects your heart	Promotes Weight loss	Combats cancer	Battles diabetes	Smooths skin
Onions	Reduce risk of heart attack	Combats cancer	Kills bacteria	Lowers cholesterol	Fights fungus
Oranges	Supports immune systems	Combats cancer	Protects your heart	Straightens respiration
Peaches	prevents constipation	Combats cancer	Helps stops strokes	aids digestion	Helps hemorrhoids
Peanuts	Protects against heart disease	Promotes Weight loss	Combats Prostate Cancer	Lowers cholesterol	Aggravates  Diverticulitis
Pineapple	Strengthens bones	Relieves colds	Aids digestion	Dissolves warts	Blocks diarrhea
Prunes	Slows aging process	prevents constipation	boosts memory	Lowers cholesterol	Protects against heart disease
Rice	Protects your heart	Battles diabetes	Conquers kidney stones	Combats cancer	Helps stops strokes
Strawberries	Combats cancer	Protects your heart	boosts memory	Calms stress
Sweet potatoes	Saves your eyesight	Lifts mood	Combats cancer	Strengthens bones
Tomato