There are three systems in our energy input and energy output cycle. The very basic rule is the input and the output should be equal. If the input is more we become obese. This is very common and everybody know it. If the output is more we lose weight, even though is also common but it is very rare.
Our stomach and intestines supply the energy input, this system is very efficient and it can process any amount of food we put into it. We have to be constantly aware of excess input otherwise we become obese quickly. And most important is obesity does not contribute to fitness at all, rather than creating a lot of health hazards. Actually it is the greatest single factor to cause Diabetes, High BP and Cancer.
The first requisite for fitness is to maintain our standard weight in the permissible range.
(Height - 5 ft; weight - 50kg.
Add 2.5kg for every one inch addition of height that means for example
5ft 6inches - you should weigh 65kgs,
and if you are 6ft - weight 80kgs,
women should be less by 3 to 5 kgs for corresponding height)
As far as energy input is concerned we have to be alert to keep it under control by our dietary habits only, the best judge, doctor and controller is a weighing machine.
We must weigh ourselves once a week. If we put on weight even if it is one kg it must be lost in the next week. It is very easy to put on weight but very difficult to lose. So start losing weight if you are overweight.
The other two system (Respiratory and Circulatory ) are the ones that determine, control and regulate our energy output.
This is the way we remain fit. It is necessary for us to know how these two systems function so that we can accelerate and make them work faster for a short period of time everyday say for 20 - 30 minutes. This will make these two systems function efficiently for the rest of the day.
10.18.2008
Take care of Your Heart
Heart failure and its symptoms.
The term 'Heart Failure' refers to the diminished ability of the heart to keep up with its workload it can continue to pump efficiently enough to keep up with the demands of the body's organs for oxygen rich blood. In US about 4 lakh new case of heart failure are diagnosed yearly and 70 percent of people with the heart failure die of the disease. When the heart's efficiency decreases the strengh of the heart's contractions diminish, reducing the amount of blood pumped out into the body's tissues. In addition, he myocardium may have trouble emptying out all of the blood it receives, causing the ventricles the pumping chambers to retain too much fluid and, as a result, to become enlarged.
Signs and symptoms:
Although patients with heart failure may have no symptoms at first, several problems, can arise as the syndrome progresses. Th signs and symptoms of heart failure generally fall into two categories, forward failure and backward failure.
The symptoms of forward failure are a product of poor cardiac output, the heart's inability to pump the blood with sufficient force to the body's tissues, then include weakness fatigue, and a general sense of feeling unwell. The symptom of backward failure are a product of fluid congestion in the tissues; they include breathlessness, cough, and swelling in the feet, ankles, legs or stomach. In congestive heart failure, the weakened heart cannot keep fluids moving through the body, so fluid pools, especially in the lungs, causing breathing difficulties. Edema, or swelling. in the legs, ankles, and feet and as cites or swelling in the abdomen, can also result. When fluid accumulates, weight gain can occur as well. The most common causes of heart failure are: Coronary Artery disease (CAD), Previous myocardial infarction (heart attack), Hypertension, Valve disease, Congenital heart disease, Cardiomyopathy, a disease of the myocardium, Endocarditic, Myocarditis.
The term 'Heart Failure' refers to the diminished ability of the heart to keep up with its workload it can continue to pump efficiently enough to keep up with the demands of the body's organs for oxygen rich blood. In US about 4 lakh new case of heart failure are diagnosed yearly and 70 percent of people with the heart failure die of the disease. When the heart's efficiency decreases the strengh of the heart's contractions diminish, reducing the amount of blood pumped out into the body's tissues. In addition, he myocardium may have trouble emptying out all of the blood it receives, causing the ventricles the pumping chambers to retain too much fluid and, as a result, to become enlarged.
Signs and symptoms:
Although patients with heart failure may have no symptoms at first, several problems, can arise as the syndrome progresses. Th signs and symptoms of heart failure generally fall into two categories, forward failure and backward failure.
The symptoms of forward failure are a product of poor cardiac output, the heart's inability to pump the blood with sufficient force to the body's tissues, then include weakness fatigue, and a general sense of feeling unwell. The symptom of backward failure are a product of fluid congestion in the tissues; they include breathlessness, cough, and swelling in the feet, ankles, legs or stomach. In congestive heart failure, the weakened heart cannot keep fluids moving through the body, so fluid pools, especially in the lungs, causing breathing difficulties. Edema, or swelling. in the legs, ankles, and feet and as cites or swelling in the abdomen, can also result. When fluid accumulates, weight gain can occur as well. The most common causes of heart failure are: Coronary Artery disease (CAD), Previous myocardial infarction (heart attack), Hypertension, Valve disease, Congenital heart disease, Cardiomyopathy, a disease of the myocardium, Endocarditic, Myocarditis.
10.17.2008
Healing with a magnet
Magneto therapy is widely used in the treatment of pain.
It is amazing to know that our body is en casted by magnetic fields and that magnetic rays invested in our body can be used to alleviate pain. The magnetic beams originate from our brain and are stronger there. No wonder our custom dictates us not to sleep with our head facing north to manage the flow of magnetism through our body.
Magneto therapy is an easier form of alternative healing as it involves no medicine or injection or her shrubs. The only medical tool used is magnets which are made to interact with the already existing magnetic field in our body. Energy flows at a particular frequency in our body, once the frequency is disturbed, it leads to ailments. Around 3000-5000 magnetic rays cross our body. To coordinate the change in energy level, magnets are used according to the disruption level.
Different kinds of magnets are manufactured according to the needs. They can be classified as low power, medium and high power magnets. Low power magnets are usually used to treat problems in face and other sensitive areas. High power magnets are used for curing cervical spondylitis.
So how does magneto therapy work?
The whole universe is magnetic in nature. Similarly, our body has North and South pole and both the poles have different therapeutic properties. The North pole is effective in curing bacterial infections while the South pole is used to treat pain and swellings, once the pain spot is identified, the power magnets are placed according to the organ composition. The treatment can be local is the affected area only needs care. Since the medicine was just a plain magnet, the treatment is always painless. Normally the existing field of energy is altered to suit the need, the treatment is absolutely safe and has no side affects, it can even be used to cure digestive and neurotic disorders as well. The most best part of this therapy is it can be performed along with allopathy or homeopathy.
It is amazing to know that our body is en casted by magnetic fields and that magnetic rays invested in our body can be used to alleviate pain. The magnetic beams originate from our brain and are stronger there. No wonder our custom dictates us not to sleep with our head facing north to manage the flow of magnetism through our body.
Magneto therapy is an easier form of alternative healing as it involves no medicine or injection or her shrubs. The only medical tool used is magnets which are made to interact with the already existing magnetic field in our body. Energy flows at a particular frequency in our body, once the frequency is disturbed, it leads to ailments. Around 3000-5000 magnetic rays cross our body. To coordinate the change in energy level, magnets are used according to the disruption level.
Different kinds of magnets are manufactured according to the needs. They can be classified as low power, medium and high power magnets. Low power magnets are usually used to treat problems in face and other sensitive areas. High power magnets are used for curing cervical spondylitis.
So how does magneto therapy work?
The whole universe is magnetic in nature. Similarly, our body has North and South pole and both the poles have different therapeutic properties. The North pole is effective in curing bacterial infections while the South pole is used to treat pain and swellings, once the pain spot is identified, the power magnets are placed according to the organ composition. The treatment can be local is the affected area only needs care. Since the medicine was just a plain magnet, the treatment is always painless. Normally the existing field of energy is altered to suit the need, the treatment is absolutely safe and has no side affects, it can even be used to cure digestive and neurotic disorders as well. The most best part of this therapy is it can be performed along with allopathy or homeopathy.
10.03.2008
Eat right, Lose Weight
The body needs to be working as efficiently as possible to lose weight fast. If your body organs are working at maximum efficiency, you will lose weight faster. Logical, but not many people think about this when dieting.
Tips to lose weight fast:
Iced water:
Have a minimum of two litres a day. Water has to be iced, as the body will burn hundred calories just by heating the water to normal body temperature. Also, hunger pangs are very often thirst pangs, so this will help you stop over eating. Add lemon to flavour if you wish and gain the added benefit of cleansing your liver at the same time. Water also helps your body metabolise stored fat by helping the kidneys flush the waste quicker. When you don't drink enough water, the lever needs to help the kidneys perform the function of providing stored fat for energy.
Green Tea:
Drink five cups a day. Research shows this can burn a massive eighty calories a day! It is believed the antioxidant catechins in green tea boost the metabolism and help burn fat.
Chilli sauce and mustard:
These foods increase your calorie burning capacity by five to ten per cent for up to two hours after eating. This is because they contain capsaicin which speeds the metabolism. So if you enjoy hot food you're in luck, have nicely and enjoy it.
Low fat diary foods:
These increase fat burning in the abdominal area. Because these foods are rich in calcium, which encourage the release of fat and also reduce the amount of the fat absorbed. But be careful you don't choose high fat diary foods.
Eat fibre:
Eating fibre foods help you to keep things moving through your bowel as stated above and makes you feel full. An average person can lose 9 to 10 pounds in one year just from doubling their fibre intake. Aim for 25 grams at least every day, ( the average for most adults is just 8 grams you should try to increase it) of fibre rich foods that include strawberries, apples, brown rice, chickpeas, potatoes(with skins) and green vegetables.
Gorge on salads:
Eating cooling salads in the summer months not only help your stay fresh, but also help in knocking off those additional inches.
Don't forget to incorporate these above tips into a sensible diet and they will surely enhance it and help you to lose weight really fast.
Tips to lose weight fast:
Iced water:
Have a minimum of two litres a day. Water has to be iced, as the body will burn hundred calories just by heating the water to normal body temperature. Also, hunger pangs are very often thirst pangs, so this will help you stop over eating. Add lemon to flavour if you wish and gain the added benefit of cleansing your liver at the same time. Water also helps your body metabolise stored fat by helping the kidneys flush the waste quicker. When you don't drink enough water, the lever needs to help the kidneys perform the function of providing stored fat for energy.
Green Tea:
Drink five cups a day. Research shows this can burn a massive eighty calories a day! It is believed the antioxidant catechins in green tea boost the metabolism and help burn fat.
Chilli sauce and mustard:
These foods increase your calorie burning capacity by five to ten per cent for up to two hours after eating. This is because they contain capsaicin which speeds the metabolism. So if you enjoy hot food you're in luck, have nicely and enjoy it.
Low fat diary foods:
These increase fat burning in the abdominal area. Because these foods are rich in calcium, which encourage the release of fat and also reduce the amount of the fat absorbed. But be careful you don't choose high fat diary foods.
Eat fibre:
Eating fibre foods help you to keep things moving through your bowel as stated above and makes you feel full. An average person can lose 9 to 10 pounds in one year just from doubling their fibre intake. Aim for 25 grams at least every day, ( the average for most adults is just 8 grams you should try to increase it) of fibre rich foods that include strawberries, apples, brown rice, chickpeas, potatoes(with skins) and green vegetables.
Gorge on salads:
Eating cooling salads in the summer months not only help your stay fresh, but also help in knocking off those additional inches.
Don't forget to incorporate these above tips into a sensible diet and they will surely enhance it and help you to lose weight really fast.
Fight cholesterol naturally
When the international cholesterol guidelines were updated last year it was found that "bad cholesterol" or trigerlciydes thresholds were lowered in men who had active lifestyles. This goes on to prove that small lifestyle changes can help naturally decrease your level of bad cholesterol or LDL. In the numerous studies conducted in the past show the powerful effect of exercise on cholesterol. In one study, 377 men who ate healthy meals were divided into two groups: as those who exercised and those who didn't. After one year, the LDL levels for those who exercised dropped about 15 percent for men. From that study the scientists have laid down some points how you can fight LDL.
- Cardiovascular exercises: Try walking, running, riding a bicycle, in line skating, water exercise, step classes, cardio- kickboxing, volleyball or just about anything that will keep you active.
-Choose an activity you enjoy, because that's the only way you'll be able to stick with it. Doing something which doesn't interest you, doesn't help you much you may tend to cut short it or even doesn't continue. If the idea of doing only one thing bores you, try alternating activities.
- If you've been leading a sedetarylife, get clearance from your Doctor before beginning a physical activity. Start at a low pace or low intensity during your first week.
- Remember consistency. To lower bad cholesterol, you need to exercise regularly, meaning most days of the week, keep consistency your motto.
- Cardiovascular exercises: Try walking, running, riding a bicycle, in line skating, water exercise, step classes, cardio- kickboxing, volleyball or just about anything that will keep you active.
-Choose an activity you enjoy, because that's the only way you'll be able to stick with it. Doing something which doesn't interest you, doesn't help you much you may tend to cut short it or even doesn't continue. If the idea of doing only one thing bores you, try alternating activities.
- If you've been leading a sedetarylife, get clearance from your Doctor before beginning a physical activity. Start at a low pace or low intensity during your first week.
- Remember consistency. To lower bad cholesterol, you need to exercise regularly, meaning most days of the week, keep consistency your motto.
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