Thursday, June 4, 2015

Hazards of Eating Processed and Packaged Foods

Followed by Cocoa Cola and Pepsi episodes where pesticides were found in their products the Maggi Noodle episode is just new. Non Government Organizations and Government agencies are continuously evaluating products sold in India by multinationals.   

Though the products are often found with contamination within prescribed limits things can go out of hand. In case of Maggi Noodles  the lead contents where atrociously high to the tune of 17 percent per million instead of .07 ppm which is the limit.The noodles also contained high level of Mono Sodium Glutamate or MSG. Also called ajinomoto powder it is used in the way Chinese food is made in India. Excess doses of both lead and MSG are harmful for human health.    

This was first reported by a health official in Barabanki in Uttar Pradesh in India. As the controversy erupted there have been a spate of claims and the products have undergone repeated testing by state governments. Although there will be counter claims and counter blames this has assured that the country is in a high state of alert as far as activities powerful conglomerates are concerned. 

Thursday, October 31, 2013

Human Health: What all can green tea cure?

It is not only major disease green tea can fight bacterias as well as act against allergies.  It boosts immunity to tackle flu and influenza. All this happens at the behest of compounds present in the leaf. These compounds are preserved during the curing process since the leaf is subject to less processing.  

The health beneficial compounds cure or prevent many ailments. But they also burn extra body fat and hence help a person loose weight. The green beverages help speed up the metabolic rate in order to burn extra fat. The brew suppresses hunger and thus prevent weight gain. The chemicals in the tea help build the bone structure and keep it well toned thus it prevents osteoporosis.  

The brew lowers bad cholesterol as well as inhibits the formation of blood clots thus prevents heart attacks. The hot brew limits amylase hence lowers blood sugar level this prevents occurrence of diabetes in humans.     
The green tea contains chemical compounds that fight against deadly cancer. The chemicals containing antioxidant properties inhibit the growth of malignant tumors by killing the abnormal cells. The leaf is beneficial in lot many aspects hence more research is required to bring these to light. The chemicals deactivate certain carcinogenic elements as well as prevent abnormal cell mutation.


The popularity of green tea leaf is increasing day by day. As people become aware of the health benefits they turn over from other beverages to this variety of tea. 

Friday, October 25, 2013

Green Tea The Healthy Brew

It is not only green but black as well that benefits human health. But the green tea is more popularly recognized as health winner. The wonder chemicals poly phenols are supposed to be present in prefect state in the less oxidized green leaf. The plant Camellia Sinensis is the sole producer of the hot beverage tea leaf. 

The poly phenols carry antioxidant properties that enable human body to fight many diseases as well as prevent some. The wonder chemical is not only found in the tea plant but in many other foods like fruits, vegetables and spices. In the Ayurveda systems of medicine pomegranate is extensively used because of  antioxidant poly phenols.       

In the green tea some chemicals fight the bacteria and hence offer antibacterial properties. In this leaf health beneficial chemicals are preserved due to less oxidation. It is the production process that makes the difference.   

In the contemporary scenario green tea products like liquid, extracts and powders are used for consumption. But the green tea leaf is most popular and is sold in cartons and tea bags. The long term research have proved that the benefits do exists. But in case of many healthy attributes the research has yet to confirm the health benefits. 

The famous hot brew is attributed to prevent or cure a very large number of illness. Hence the property of this brew is increasing world wide at phenomenal rate. This is happening in non tea consuming countries as well.

Thursday, March 8, 2012

What is assisted reproduction?


Being childless for a long time can be a frustrating experience for couples. In earlier times the sole blame of barrenness lay on the female and much less on men. This resulted in many broken marriages especially in Asian countries like India.

With advance of modern science and research the causes of infertility are now well known. The research and medical training has wrenched the treatment of infertility from the quacks. The treatment now is systematic medical approach that results in high degree of success. The treatment is carried out in infertility treatment clinics that are well equipped to treat the anomalies that lie in reproductive system of male or female body. The doctor heading the fertility clinic is an expert in fertility treatment with years of experience. 

The main causes of infertility in females are blocked fallopian tubes, irregularity in releasing eggs, and premature stoppage of menstrual cycle in young women and due to major illness. The male infertility causes are lack of motile sperms, dead sperms and overall low sperm count.

The treatments are many i.e. many methods are employed on case basis. Amongst childless couples method adopted depends upon who is afflicted and how? The fertility expert is the best judge for treatment that is to take place.

Some methods for treating infertility are known as IVF or in vitro fertilization, ICSI or Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection, ovarian drilling, embryo transfer, egg donation and so on. The medical treatment for infertility is usually not costly in Asian countries like India. In this case hospital stay is not required extensively though for outside couples they will have to stay in hotel accommodation or guest house etc while the treatment is being carried out.       

Liposuction surgery

The removal of fatty tissue surgical from body parts that have accumulated fat is known as Liposuction or lipoplasty. This is a suction  assisted fat reduction technique a part of cosmetic surgery.

Though the fat removal can take place from many different sites of the body the target organs are usually the stomach, abdomen, thigh and often the neck.

The surgery procedure is performed in cosmetic surgery clinic by an expert surgeon. The removal of fat by liposuction  can be limited. It depends upon the health and body contour of the person undergoing surgery. Care is taken that lumps or ungainly depression are not formed. This procedure is performed under local anesthesia and there is some amount of risk involved.

Liposuction is not an alternative to diet control or daily exercise. It is for those who have tried everything but due to some uncontrollable factor are unable to shed the accumulated fat. In order to undergo lipoplasty the person should be in excellent physical and mental health. Liposuction is not advised for those suffering from major ailments.

The device used is a hollow tube called cannula and a suction device called aspirator. In case of cannula a one time use device is safer but costly.

Type of Liposuction procedures

Dry Liposuction

Wet Liposuction


Here a small amount of liquid is injected into the target  area of the body. The liquid is a mixture of adrenaline, lidocaine a local anesthetic and saline solution to compensate for loss of body fluid.

Super-wet liposuction

Used whence large amount of fat is to be sucked out. Many plastic surgeon prefer this technique for high volume liposuction procedure. 

Tumescent liposuction

The vasoconstrictor used in this case separates fat and muscles providing efficiency in aspiration of fatty tissue.

In liposuction apart from minor pain and discomfort the risk of infection is always present. The surgeon administers antibiotics prior to the surgery and recommends it for a period of time. The cost of liposuction varies. In India due to cheaper medicine and surgery cost liposuction is affordable. 

Tuesday, January 17, 2012

Health Benefits - Its Tea for me please

We are constantly thinking of our body and its health. Certain disease play a frightening role in our mind set. Certain states like obesity and lethargy are constantly worrying us.  Body conditions with negative effect can be genetic or environmental but it is mostly lifestyle that shapes our destiny.

We turn into what we eat or drink. This means our daily consumption has impact on our mind and body. Hence by making minor lifestyle changes we can turn our body to become healthier and alert. This way we can fight and prevent various ailments and even life threatening diseases.

I am a strong lover of hot beverage called tea or chai tea in India. Tea is made in hundreds of ways but the health benefits remain the same as ever. The tea leaf contains lots of antioxidants and substances that benefit our health. These are more prevalent in green tea which is less oxidized version of the amazing brew.  Because of less oxidation the beneficial properties are retained.    

Tea is a the best way to consume natural herbs and spices which benefit our health.  These are additives and added during the brewing process. some of them I am familiar with.

Ginger: Soothes the throat, clear toxins from the liver and cheers up your system. Ginger is added mostly during the winters all over the World. 

Cinnamon: It increase your blood circulation, invigorate your system and tunes up your digestive tract. In Ayurvedic System it is used to treat diabetes because it regulates blood sugar.   

Cardamom: Contains antioxidants and substances that benefit health. It is rich in Vitamin C and many useful minerals. It is mostly used in India.   

Tulsi (Ocimum): Used in India it has tremendous restorative properties as well as build strong rsistance to disease.  

Lemon Grass: Contains antibacterial and anti fungal properties. Is used to treat gastroenteritis fever cough and cold. It fine tunes your digestive system.    

Herbal Tea is a mixture healthy herbs used to add to infusion boiled water similar to tea. But most of the herbal tea drinks do not contain tealeaf.

Masala Chai: This is made by adding masalas or Indian spices while brewing the hot beverage. The spice mixture contains number of herbs and spices that are beneficial to health 

Note* The spices and herbs used to add to the hot brew should be used in small quantities since in large amount they can be harmful. 

The above video will help you make Indian Chat Tea.

Sunday, October 23, 2011

Weight Loss - Eat More Protein

As per recent health news it has been quoted that eating more protein  results in wight loss. The protein curbs hunger pangs that are untimely since the body feels satisfied. Hence it is wise to eat the right amount of protein if you are indulging in mid time snacks and midnight  gastronomic indulgence.  

Fats and carbohydrates do not satisfy hunger as high protein diet does. Up to 30% protein in diet works well and hunger is controlled. It is most often the case that people eat less protein than required. This is more common among vegetarians or vegans.

Meat, poultry, milk and dairy products, nuts and legumes, fish and some dry fruits are rich in protein add them to your diet. But restrain from over consumption. This is especially not good for those suffering from kidney disease. Recommended daily allowance is 56 gram for males and 46 grams for females. This diet also makes the bones sturdier.