Best Summer Foods Have you ever wondered why most people suffer from stomach ailments and viral infections during the summer months? The reason is simple. We don’t cool our bodies enough. Even if you include half a bowl of pure curd with every meal, it will largely benefit you. If you tire of curd easily, include curd based drinks, lassi or even buttermilk along with every meal.The best way to get through summer without compromising on your health is by avoiding foods that heat your body and stomach. Primarily, meat products, eggs and most protein rich foods do so.It is best to avoid them and instead consume platefuls of lightly cooked vegetables. Sometimes, it isn’t about consuming the right foods during summer, as much as it’s about the right cooking and preparation technique. In this sense, use fewer spices, because too many of them can definitely make matters worse. Use smaller quantities of heat rich spices like ginger and red chilli. Consume small quantities of every vegetable you can avail of in your local market, the key to balanced health is after all balanced variety. Summer is the season to binge on fresh fruits and fresh juices. Fruits like watermelon, all kinds of citrus fruits, apples, grapes, bananas, melons are known to hydrate the body or boost it with more energy in one way or other. During the summer months, you tend to sweat more.  This can lead to dehydration if you don’t consume the right foods and cooling, hydrating drinks.  Cucumbers have long since known to be the best kind of cooling food. If you consume a few pieces daily, it will definitely keep away upset stomachs and summer illnesses and bugs. Try to chill the cucumber before eating it so that it tastes better. You can decorate it with various kinds of seasoning to add more flavour to it.  It isn’t exactly a delicious thought to consume a whole lemon, but by keeping a piece in your mouth for a few minutes when out in the sun, it can help you stay hydrated and fresh. No food would be right enough if you don’t have enough water. Summer is the time to focus on your thirst! You will always find yourself thirsty this season. So be sure to keep drinking cooling beverages, juices and water throughout.

Important Health Tips Following health tips, you can keep yourself away from deadly health diseases. 1. Don't go on a diet. Eat in the right and healthy manner all the time. To shed extra body weight, you can follow strict exercise plans. 2. Consuming high fiber diet is a vital health tip. Fiber diet adjusts the gastrointestinal system and lessens the possibility of bowel cancer. 3. Keep yourself away from risky artificial sweeteners, and try to replace sugar with natural sweetening options like agave nectar. 4. Lessen the quantity of saturated fat consumed on a daily basis. 5. Take less alcohol. Males and females have different necessities - females must have below 14 units each week and males should have below 21 units of alcohol. 6. Try to consume more fruits and veggies on a daily basis. 7. Eat more fish as omega-3 fatty acid in fish oil is very defensive against heart illness and increased cholesterol levels. 8. Cut the quantity of salt. Don't eat more than 5-6 grams of salt daily. Intake of extra salt can result in heart problems afterward. 9. Drink about eight ounces of liquid a day. This is not limited to water and can be fruit juices. This helps the kidneys to flush and stay healthy and reduces urinary tract infections. 10. Follow strict exercise plan to stay yourself away from health diseases like cancer, blood pressure, depression, liver diseases, obesity and many others. 11. Dietary aids, which are high in calcium, vitamin D, and phosphorus naturally, strengthen bones.

Why we should avoid Yoghurt an Empty stomach This is because Yogurt contains a large number of lactic acid bacteria. When we eat an empty stomach, lactic acid bacteria are easy to die in a large number while being in the stomach with higher acidity, thus losing part of the health effects.dr.sharib azmi After we eat large quantities of food, the acidity of stomach decreases, so the lactic acid bacteria can play a better role..! Be sure to eat yogurt after a meal or if you have little to do with a full stomach..!

Health Benefits of Pineapple You can enjoy the health benefits of pineapple by consuming the fresh fruit, or eating the canned or frozen versions. Pineapple juice is just as healthy. Loaded With Vitamins and Minerals: Pineapples are rich in vitamins and minerals including calcium, potassium, fiber and Vitamin C. The fruit is also low in fat and cholesterol. Good for Colds and Coughs: While many people take Vitamin C supplements or drink orange juice during a cold, few consider eating pineapple. The fruit provides the same benefits as orange juice in treating a cold or cough, but with an additional benefit. Bromelain, a substance found in pineapples, helps suppress coughs and loosen mucus Strengthens Bones: Pineapple helps build healthy bones. This is because pineapples are rich in manganese, a trace mineral that is required to strengthen bones and connective tissues. One cup of pineapple provides 73 percent of the daily recommended intake of manganese. Pineapple consumption can boost the growth and development of bones in young people and strengthen bones among the elderly.

General Health Tips * Get adequate rest daily. Don’t deprive yourself of sleep for extended periods of time. * If you’re on medication for an illness, ensure that you follow the course all the way through. * Skin, teeth, hair, nails are all indicators of general health. Loss of hair or lack of lustre may mean poor nutrition. * Make friends with your family physician. Get regular check-ups done. * Watch out for the signs of major illnesses, especially cancer, heart disease etc. Early detection is the key. * When it comes to healthy living, even little things count. Like eye health. Make sure you rest them well. They’ll serve you a long time. * Take care of your teeth. Dental health has been linked, among other things, to premature heart disease. * Try to get all your nutrition from the food you eat. If you aren’t getting it though, multivitamins and nutritional supplements are a good option. * Get your vitamin D from the sun. But also stay UV-protected.

ఒకరోజుకి మనకు ఎన్ని కాలరీల శక్తీ కావాలో తెలుసుకుందాం ఒకరోజుకి మనకు ఎన్ని కాలరీల శక్తీ కావాలో ఎవరికైన తెలుసా ! ఎన్ని కాలరీల శక్తి ఉంటే మనం ఆరోగ్యంగా ఉంటామో ఎవరికైన తెలుసా ? అనే రెండు ప్రశ్నలకి సమాధానాలు చాలామందికి తెలియకపోవచ్చు కదా ! అందుకే ఈ రోజు మనకు ఒకరోజుకి ఎన్ని కాలరీల శక్తి కావాలో తెలుసుకుందాం !   * పసిపిల్లకి 110 నుండి 120 వరకు కాలరీల శక్తి కావాలి. * వయసు మగపిల్లలకి 3100 నుండి 3200 వరకు కాలరీల శక్తి కావలి. * వయసు ఆడపిల్లలకి 2500 నుండి 2600 వరకు కాలరీల శక్తి కావాలి. * కార్మికులకు, గర్భిణి స్త్రీలకి 3000 నుండి 3100 వరకు కాలరీల శక్తి కావలి. * లావుగా ఉండే వాళ్లకి, పనిలేని వాళ్లకి 2000 నుండి 2500 వరకు కాలరీల శక్తి కావాలి. * వేడి వాతావరణం 10% కాలరీల శక్తి కావాలి. * చల్లని వాతావరణం 3% కాలరీల శక్తి కావలి.   మనం చేసే పనులను బట్టి, మనకొచ్చే వయస్సును బట్టి, మన చుట్టూ ఉండే వాతావరణాన్ని బట్టి మగవాళ్ళకి, ఆడవాళ్ళకి, చిన్నపిల్లలకి, అందరికి నిర్ణయించిన కాలరీలు ఏంటో ఇప్పుడు మనం తెలుసుకున్నాం కదా !

పాలతో క్యాన్సర్‌ను తరిమికొట్టండి క్యాన్సర్ తో బాధపడుతున్న వాళ్ళందరికీ ఒక శుభవార్త ! ప్రతిరోజూ రెండు గ్లాసులు పాలు తాగితే క్యాన్సర్ నుంచి కొంతలో కొంతైనా ఉపశమనం పొందొచ్చని నిపుణులు చెబుతున్నారు. పాలలో ఉండే ‘మిల్క్ ప్రొటీన్’ క్యాన్సర్ కణాలను నాశనం చేస్తుందని యూనివర్సిటీ ఆఫ్ లండన్, స్వీడన్ నిపుణులు గుర్తించారు. క్యాన్సర్ కణాలను నాశనం చేయగల గుణం మిల్క్ ప్రొటీన్‌కు ఉందని, మిల్క్ ప్రొటీన్ తీసుకునే వారిలో క్యాన్సర్ సమస్యలు పెద్దగా కనిపించలేవని నిపుణులు తమ అధ్యయనంలో గుర్తించారు. ఈ వివరాలను వెల్లడించారు. మిల్క్ ప్రొటీన్ గల ఏ పదార్థాలైనా సరే అవి క్యాన్సర్ కణాలను నాశనం చేస్తాయని వారు తెలిపారు.

Take Care Tips for Mental Health Women suffering from such depression need to seek strength from within, and reach out to people around them for support. Postpartum depression may be moderate or severe and may develop within three months of childbirth. Common symptoms are feeling worthless and used, irritated, negative feeling towards baby, weight issues, ‘burdened’ with social and work responsibilities, loss of energy, feeling isolated etc. Be assertive and openly express your situation of post-delivery exhaustion, and the need for extra love and support to manage your life and others’ around you. Ensure that you make time for yourself to rest and rejuvenate. Read books or surf the internet for positivity, time and people management, new mother’s dietary needs and baby development, which would clear a lot of your anxiety and also refresh your mind. For severe cases, a psychiatrist may be required, who may suggest a questionnaire, such as the Edinburgh Post natal depression scale, to ascertain the level of depression, and may treat with antidepressants that are safe during breastfeeding. There may be several counseling sessions required for both mother and the family. There is no substitute for exercise for a healthy mind and body. Enrolling in a pre-delivery yoga or aerobics class helps you with maintaining a good weight and also aids in the delivery process because your muscles are flexible. The same programme extends to postpartum yoga or exercise but would require managing between the breastfeeding schedules, and should be done under the supervision of a trained professional or, better still, if offered in the hospital. A good oil massage from the well known postpartum masseurs relieves the new mother of muscle aches, backaches, etc. and is said to strengthen and relax the stressed out body. Care should be taken by the new mother not to exert oneself immediately in household chores, lifting heavy things (the uterus is still in a very vulnerable state). Take help by hiring domestic help, or ask for some relative (parents) to help out for the first two months at least. Make a resolution to be fit and fine, to ensure that your motherhood is an enjoyable experience and not a nightmare.

Health Benefits of Dates 1) Dates are free from cholesterol and contain very low fat. Dates are rich in vitamins and minerals. 2) They are rich source of protein, dietary fiber and rich in vitamin B1, B2, B3 and B5 along with vitamin A1 and C. 3)It helps improve the digestive system as it contains soluble and insoluble fibers and different kinds of amino acids. 4) Dates are great energy boosters as they contain natural sugars like glucose, sucrose and fructose. To get more advantage add dates to milk and make it a very nutritious snack. 5)Dates are very low in calories and are extremely suitable for health conscious people. 6) Dates are rich in potassium and reduced in sodium. This helps regulate a healthy nervous system. Researches have revealed the fact that potassium intake up to a certain extent can reduce risk of stroke. 7) Dates also help in lowering of the LDL cholesterol. 8) Dates have high iron content and are very useful in treating anemia. The patients can eat many dates for better advantages. 9) Dates also have fluorine that slows down the process of tooth decay. 10) It helps people suffering from constipation. Soak dates overnight and take it along with water to have added advantage. 11) Dates help in weight gain and are beneficial for those who suffer from over slimming problem. 12) Dates are excellent for alcoholic intoxication.Cures abdominal cancer. 13) It also helps in improving eye sight and helps in curing night blindness as well. "The best thing is that it does not have any side effect on the body and is completely natural as well as it works better than medicine."

10 Common Habits That Damage the Kidneys 1. Not emptying your bladder early: 2. Not drinking enough water: 3. Taking too much salt: 4. Not treating common infections quickly and properly: 5. Eating too much meat: 6. Not eating enough: 7. Painkiller abuse: 8. Missing your drugs: 9. Drinking too much alcohol: 10. Not resting enough

Why You Need Mouthwash ? Mouthwashes are known to keep your breath fresh for up to 3 hours, but they not only help with bad breath they also have properties to reduce plaque build-up and anti-cavity forming properties. Your dentist may suggest a prescription-only mouthwash that includes extra ingredients to protect against dry mouth, periodontal disease or inflammation, cavities, or other problems. Don’t rinse your mouth, eat, or smoke for 30 minutes, this may dilute the effect of the fluoride in the mouthwash. * Mouthwashes that contain alcohol can cause a burning sensation in the cheeks, teeth, and gums. * If your mouthwash is concentrated, it can lead to mouth ulcers, sodium retention, root sensitivity, stained teeth, soreness, numbness, and changes in taste sensation. * Too much fluoride mouthwash or swallowing it can lead to fluoride toxicity.

Foods to Help Stop a Running Nose Garlic, asafoetida and ginger increase the body temperature and loosen the mucus from the lung to give you relief. Asafoetida additionally activates the cilia to sweep mucus out of the airways. * Clove is effective in curing infections caused by the mucus. * Hot, spicy food is really effective in curing running nose. * Add red chilly, pepper, mustard or wasabi and see dr.sharib azmi instant results. * Deficiency of Vitamin C is the chief cause of a common cold. * Add Indian Gooseberry to your diet, it is a rich source of Vitamin C and dissolves mucus from the lung. * Basil and honey are both good at increasing immunity and clearing mucus. * Bishop's weed is very effective in clearing mucus to give relief from dry cough. * Fennel and aniseed are good flavored spices and helps dissolve mucus.

Some No Brainers Regularly popping pills for a headache can make it worse, says a new study. So what else can you do? * Avoid Painkillers : “People choose them because they assume they will work faster, but they simply contain added ingredients like caffeine or codeine that might not be suitable for you.” * Sit Up Straight : “When we slump forward in a C-shape, we kink the head upwards, which can stretch the neck and pinch nerves, causing headaches. So, sit with your feet flat on the floor and hips and knees straight, looking ahead,” * Avoid Air Fresheners : Perfumes, aftershaves, strong-smelling soaps, air fresheners and household cleaners contain chemicals that activate nerve cells in our noses, which send signals to the brain.In some people these nerve signals are strong enough to cause headaches. Open windows and use chemicalfree fresheners instead. * Plenty Of Water : “Simply drinking a big glass of water and waiting 10 minutes or rubbing and neck for five minutes to relieve any tension is often sufficient to banish a headache,

Tips For Healthy Digestion * Eat lots of fibre rich foods: Fibre promotes healthy digestion by helping to remove waste from your body. It may also help lower your risk of colon cancer, help lower cholesterol, control blood sugar and help manage your body weight. * Get your body moving: Regular physical activity helps keep food moving through your digestive system. Try taking short walks during the day and use the stairs instead of the elevator to stay active. Adults need at least 150 minutes of physical activity a week. * Eat regularly: Eat light, regular meals and snacks throughout the day to help move food through your digestive system. Take time to eat, even if you are having a busy day. * Avoid foods that may upset your stomach: You may find that some foods are more likely to upset your stomach than others. If you have heartburn, gas, celiac disease, diverticulitis, inflammatory bowel disease or irritable bowel syndrome, you may find that specific foods trigger your symptoms, though this is different for everyone.

Health Benefits of Lychee Fruit 1 ) Anti Cancer :İt is Natural Cancer Treatment , lychee fruit prevents the growth of cancer cells , Research has also shown that lychee fruit may provide impressive anti-breast cancer properties 2 ) Oligonol : oligonol, a low molecular weight polyphenol found abundantly in lychee fruit. Oligonol has been found to have several Anti-oxidant, Anti-influenza virus actions. In addition, it helps improve blood flow in organs, reduce weight, and protect skin from harmful UV rays 3 ) Potassium and Copper :Lychee also contains a very good amount of minerals like potassium and copper. Potassium is an important component of cell and body fluids help control heart rate and Blood Pressure; thus offers protection against Stroke and Coronary Heart Diseases. Copper is required in the production of red blood cells. 4 ) Vitamin C :Lychee is extremely rich in Vitamin C and contains approximately 40 percent more vitamin C than orange.Studies suggest that consumption of fruits rich in vitamin C helps body develop resistance against infectious agents and scavenge harmful, pro-inflammatory free radicals. 5 ) Vitamin B ,Thiamin ,Niacin ,Folates : It is a very good source of B-complex vitamins such as thiamin, niacin and folates. These vitamins are essential since they function by acting as co-factors to help body metabolize carbohydrates, protein and fats. 6 ) Lychee is considered Diuretic and Digestive. 7 ) It even has high levels of Beta Carotene, greater than that found in carrots.β-Carotene is stored in the liver and many other organs ("golden ovaries")Strengthens The İmmune System 8 ) Lychee fruits are low in calories, contains no saturated fats or cholesterol, but rich in dietary fiber which, can be very important for individuals who are concerned about their excess body weight. 9 ) It is a good source of carbohydrates and fiber, which are quite essential for the body.

Health Benefits of Guava Guavas are low in calories and fats but contain several vital vitamins, minerals, and antioxidant poly-phenolic and flavonoid compounds that play a pivotal role in prevention of cancers, anti-aging, immune-booster,etc. * Guava is packed with vitamins and minerals that help to keep the skin healthy, fresh and wrinkle free. * Guavas are very good sources of vitamin A, the nutrient best known for preserving and improving eyesight. * Guava is rich in Vitamin C which helps to prevent the viral infections like cold and cough. It also effectively helps in treating scurvy. * One cup of guava is packed with almost the same potassium as bananas. Potassium works as an important factor in regulating blood pressure by reversing the role of sodium in unbalancing normal blood pressure. * Regular guava consumption can also do the skin good through its vitamin E content. Vitamin E helps maintain healthy skin through its antioxidant properties. * Guava is a cholesterol free fruit. It satisfies and keeps the stomach free from hunger for a long time. It assists in weight reduction and helps to control diabetes. * Guava should be consumed regularly if you want to avoid heart attack.

How to Stay cool in Summer ? Summer is a dreadful still it is really a pleasant season. It can present you with a pleasurable and enjoyable experience, but only when you Stay Cool. The summer heat can be dreadful for you if you could not stay cooler. Not all the people or families can afford air conditioner, and thereby staying cooler in hot summer days can be a major concern for them. If you are one of them, just do not get bothered as you can keep yourself cooler in hot summer days even without an air conditioner. 1, Take one glass and load it with the ice cubes. After that, hold the glass up to your mouth and blow gently into it. The ice will significantly cool down the air you are blowing into the glass and as the air has just one way to come out of the glass, the cold air will be driven out over your skin. It is a very simple trick and it can be an excellent alternative to air conditioning. 2, Make a thin slice of cold cucumber and place it in the middle of your forehead. This will work instantly and provide a cooling sensation for a hot day. 3, Pour some ordinary rubbing alcohol into the cloth, rub it over your face and sit in front of a fan or in the way of a cool breeze, allowing the evaporation of alcohol. The evaporation of alcohol will provide the cooling effect. Be cautious that alcohol does not get in contact with your mouth or eyes. 4, Remove your hat or shoes while you’re indoors. The majority of the body's heat gets released via the scalp, the palms of the hands and the soles of the feet. So, maintaining these areas cool will provide the surprising difference. 5, Going barefooted will also aid you to keep your body cooler. Some Other Tricks to Get Cooler * Close All Windows and Doors throughout the Day : It is very important to prepare your home against the heat. So, you should close all windows, blinds, exterior doors and curtains. It is OK that the sun hits your house in the morning but they should not be opened throughout the hottest part of the day. * Open The Windows And Doors At Evening : For allowing the cooler evening/night air to circulate through the rooms and to create a cross-breeze, it is necessary to open the windows and doors at evening. You should leave all the interior doors open to allow the cooler evening/night air to blow throughout the home. If you leave the interior doors closed, they stock up the daytime heat and your house will not cool down as much you need. * Keep The Air Flowing To Cool Down Your House : Turn on the ceiling fan, an attic fan, a box fan or an upstairs window fan for draining off the heat accumulated in upper rooms and pushing the heat outdoors. Position a portable fan, which can suck up the cooler air from the underneath floor, and blow the hot air in upward direction towards the ceiling. * Turn Off The Unnecessary Things That Generate Heat : If your phone is not being charged, there is no need to plug in the phone charger. Plugging of the phone chargers not only uses the electricity, it also generates heat. Shut down your computer if you are not using it because computers can also generate a lot of heat. Avoid the incandescent light as they are known to create heat, you can switch to compact fluorescents instead. The microwave holds a clock on it, and thereby it generates a lot of heat. If there is a clock on your coffee maker, it can also generate heat. So, avoid the use of both if not necessary. * Make Use Of Light Colors : Opt for a light-colored roof or roof coating if you have a choice. It can reflect sunlight instead of absorbing it.That is not all; you should put white sheets over furniture, cover your corduroy pillows with light-colored pillowcases and put the linen slipcovers on wool sofas during the summer months. The heat will be reflected by light-colored fabric, rather than absorption of it. Moreover, the smooth texture will provide you a feeling of coolness.

Natural Remedies for Gall Bladder Stones   Fresh Lemon Juice: Freshly squeezed lemon juice can be used for dislodging the gall stones that have blocked the bile ducts. Squeeze lemon juice to form 1/4th of a cup. This has to be consumed first thing in the morning empty stomach without adding water. It could be a bitter task, but doing this every day for a week will ensure that your gall stones are dislodged from the gall bladder and bile secretion resumes duty again. Once the discomfort and pain is eased, you may stop this treatment. Mixed Fruit Juices: Fruit juices that are of an acidic nature can melt gall stones. A great remedy for taking the benefit from all the fruit juices is to mix them together and consume every day until you get the gall stones removed from your system. For this, mix apple juice, lemon juice, grapefruit juice and pear juice every day. The combined action of these juices will help in dislodging the bile stones slowly, offering you great relief without other medications. Drinking two cups of apple cider too helps in melting gall stones. Consume as many apples as you can during these days to exert its acidic influence on the stones. * Garlic: Garlic mixed with other potent juices and oils will exert great pressure on the gall stones and dislodge it in no time. Chop garlic into fine pieces and add olive oil and lemon juice to it. Take this four times a day. The gall stones will be softened and expelled through. * Radish: Take Radishes with every food to treat Gall stone * Avoid : Dairy products-Eggs-simple sugar- saturated fats * Intake: Maintain low fat food-Increase your fiber intake-Increaseyour vitamins