Gurugram, July 23 (IANS) After the first fatal bird flu case was reported from Delhi's All India Institute of Medical Sciences that came from Gurugram's Chakkarpur village, the Health and the Animal Husbandry departments here have swung into action and launched a survey as a precautionary measure.Nearly 28 teams have been constituted in the district to check all poultry farms.The survey is being conducted in a 10-km radius around Chakkarpur village. People are being made aware of the symptoms of bird flu.Punita Gehlawat, Deputy Director, Animal Husbandry Department, said the 11-year-old child who died at AIIMS was a resident of Chakkarpur village in Gurugram. After AIIMS Delhi confirmed the child suffered from bird flu the surveys in Chakkarpur village and the surrounding areas was launched immediately."The poultry farms in the district are also being continuously checked by the Animal Husbandry department. At present, there are about 20 poultry farms in the district. Teams have been formed for checking them. Seventeen teams are working separately for the survey in Chakkarpur village and the surrounding 10-km radius. Apart from this, 28 teams have been constituted to check all poultry farms in the district," she added."H5N1 is the most common form of bird flu. The recent death of the 11-year-old kid has people panicking. Deadly to birds and can easily affect humans and other animals that come in contact with a carrier. Currently, the virus is not known to spread from humans through human contact, but H5N1 may pose a risk of becoming a pandemic threat to humans. Please monitor your symptoms if you have been in close contact with birds or a flock of birds are dying in your area," said Manjeeta Nath Das, Consultant -- Internal Medicine, Columbia Asia Hospital, Palam Vihar, Gurugram.Appealing to the general public, Gurugram Deputy Commissioner Yash Garg said the information about sick or dead birds should be given to the Animal Husbandry department immediately."There is no harm in eating well-cooked chicken or eggs as according to experts the virus gets destroyed at 70-degree temperature. The administration has also issued an advisory for poultry farmers and people associated with poultry business," Garg added.--IANSstr/khz/in
London, July 18 (IANS) UK researchers have received a 20 million pound fund to investigate 'long Covid", its causes, and potential treatments, the media reported.The funding from the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) will help researchers launch 15 new studies of the condition that will investigate everything from brain fog to ongoing breathlessness, using a new technique to detect hidden lung damage, the BBC reported on Sunday.Patients with post-Covid conditions are variously referred to as having long-haul Covid, long Covid or post-acute sequelae of Covid-19 (PASC). At present, there are no tests to diagnose long Covid and the condition is still not yet fully understood.The condition can cover a range of conditions, across all ages, such as fatigue, muscle pain, headaches, brain fog and breathlessness, which are not seen to the same extent with other viruses.One study led by the University College London will test whether everyday medicines such as aspirin and anti-histamines can help people recover. It will recruit more than 4,500 people with long Covid who will be tracked over three months of treatment, the report said.Another study will investigate the common long-lasting problem of brain fog, which many people say affects their daily activities and their ability to work. Using detailed brain scans of those affected, researchers hope to learn more about this cognitive impairment and how it can be treated.Further, researchers at the University of Oxford will focus on the causes of ongoing breathlessness, while an University of Glasgow team will assess whether a weight management programme can reduce symptoms of long Covid in people who are overweight or obese, the report added.At Cardiff University, researchers will look at whether an overactive or impaired immune response could be driving long Covid.The new research was "absolutely essential to improve diagnosis and treatments" and would be life-changing for those battling long-term symptoms of the virus", Health Secretary Sajid Javid was quoted as saying. He said it would build on the 80 long Covid assessment centres open in the UK, the report said.--IANSrvt/khz/vd
आयुर्वेद भारत में प्राचीन काल से चली आ रही चिकित्सा प्रणाली है जिसका उद्देश्य स्वस्थ व्यक्ति के स्वास्थ्य को ठीक रखना और बीमार व्यक्ति की चिकित्सा करना है। यह एक अच्छी जीवनशैली के माध्यम से व्यक्ति के सम्पूर्ण स्वास्थ्य को ठीक करने की शिक्षा देता है। आज कल के समय में बहुत से रोग हमारी बिगडी जीवन शैली का ही परिणाम हैं जिनमे से एक ह्रदय रोग भी हैं। इन्ही ह्र्दय रोगो में एरिथमिया भी शामिल है। तो आइये समझते हैं क्या है एरिथमिया और इस पर किस तरह काबू पाया जा सकता है।
विषय - सूची
• एरिथमिया क्या है? - What is Arrhythmia in Hindi?
• एरिथमिया के कारण - Causes of Arrhythmia in Hindi
• एरिथमिया के लक्षण - Symptoms of Arrhythmia in Hindi
• एरिथमिया का निदान - Diagnosis of Arrhythmia in Hindi
• एरिथमिया के सामान्य उपाय - Common Remedies for Arrhythmia in Hindi
• क्या खाएं और किससे बचें - What to Eat and What to Avoid in Hindi?
• अकसर पूछे जाने वाले प्रश्न - Frequently Asked Question in Hindi
क्या है एरिथमिया? - What is Arrhythmia in Hindi?
एरिथमिया का सामान्य अर्थ है कि ह्रदय अपनी सामान्य गति से नहीं धडक रहा। दिल की धडकन का अनियमित हो जाना एरिथमिया कहलाता है। आयुर्वेद में इसे असामान्य ह्रदय गति बोला गया है। जब ह्रदय अपनी सामान्य गति या ताल से कार्य नहीं करता तो यह समस्या आती है। हमारी सामान्य ह्रदय गति 50 से 100 बीट प्रति मिनट है। एरिथमिया की समस्या में यह घट या बढ जाती है। आम तौर पर यह किसी ह्रदय रोग की तरफ इशारा करती है।
एरिथमिया के कारण - Causes of Arrhythmia in Hindi
आयुर्वेद में एरिथमिया को दोषों के अनुसार विभाजित किया गया है। वात दोश असंतुलित होने पर अनियमित हो सकता है, अतः इसके बढने पर हमारी ह्रदय गति भी अनियमित हो जाती है। पित्त दोष की गति तेज़ होती है, इसीलिये इसके बढने पर ह्रदय गति अधिक हो जाती है। कफ दोष स्वभाव से ही मंद होने के कारण धीमी ह्रदय गति के लिये उत्तरदायी है।
हमारी खराब जीवन शैली और गलत खान-पान के कारण यह समस्या उत्पन्न होती है। आम उत्पन्न हो कर ह्रदय को दूशित करता है तथा दोषों के अंसतुलन से ह्रदय गति भी असन्तुलित हो जाती है। इसके अलावा निम्न कारणो से भी यह रोग हो सकता है:
• मोटापा
• सिगरेट पीना
• उच्च रक्तचाप
• फेफडो से सम्बंधित रोग
• कोरोनरी हार्ट डिसीज़
• डायबिटीज़
• इलेक्ट्रोलाइट का असंतुलन
• इंफेक्शन या बुखार
• शारीरिक या मानसिक तनाव
• अन्य रोह जैसे थायरॉयड या एनीमिया
• कुछ दवाएँ जैसे एम्फीटामाइंस और बीटा ब्लॉकर्स आदि का सेवन
एरिथमिया के लक्षण - Symptoms of Arrhythmia in Hindi
एरिथमिया का मुख्य लक्षण है ह्रदय की ताल गति का असामान्य होना। यह तेज़ या धीमी हो सकती है. यदि यह तेज़ होती है तो इसे टैकीकार्डिया और धीमी हो तो ब्रैडीकार्डिया कहलाता है। व्यान वायु(वात दोश का एक प्रकार) ह्रदय की सभी गतिविधियो का नियंत्रण करती है, व्यान वायु के सामान्य कार्य में बाधा आने से ह्रदय गति असामान्य हो जाती है। यह पित्त के साथ मिल कर टैकीकार्डिया और कफ के साथ मिल कर ब्रैडीकार्डिया को उत्पन्न करती है। इसके अलावा इसमे निम्न लक्षण मिलते हैं:
• सांस फूलना
• सीने में दर्द
• असामान्य नाडी चाप
• घबराहट होना
• त्वचा का पीला पड जाना
• अत्यधिक पसीना आना
• चक्कर आना
एरिथमिया का निदान - Diagnosis of Arrhythmia in Hindi
आमतौर पर व्यायाम करने या दौड-भाग करने के बाद ह्रदय गति असामान्य हो जाती है जो कि कुछ ही देर में अपनी सामान्य लय में आ जाती है। लेकिन यदि आपकी ह्रदय गति कुछ सेकेंडो से ज़्यादा समय तक असामान्य रहती है तो आपको डॉक्टर को दिखाने की आवश्यकता है। इसका निदान लक्षण देख कर, इतिहास इतिवृत्त तथा कुछ जांचो जैसे ईसीजी, ईकोकार्डियोग्राम, स्ट्रेस टेस्ट आदि के आधार पर किया जाता है।
एरिथमिया के सामान्य उपाय - Common Remedies for Arrhythmia in Hindi
आयुर्वेद में ह्रदय को एक महत्वपूर्ण अंग माना गया है। यह त्रिमर्मो में से एक मर्म है, अतः ह्रदय को आघात लगने पर यह बहुत सी जटिलताएँ पैदा कर सकता है बल्कि व्यक्ति की मृत्यु भी हो सकती है। इसलिये ह्रदय के स्वास्थ्य का ध्यान रखना बेहद ज़रूरी है। एरिथमिया से बचाव के लिये निम्न उपाय अपनाये जा सकते हैं:
• वात दोष को संतुलित करने के लिये तैल में बने हल्के भारी भोजन को वरीयता देँ। लहसुन, मछली, तैल आदि को नियमित रूप से डाइट में ले। मेडिटेशन और बैठ कर किये जाने वाले योग आसन करेँ। अश्वगंधा को दूध के साथ ले सकते हैं। यह हृदय को बल देता है। वात दोष को ठीक करने के लिये अर्जुन, अश्वगंधा, गुग्गुल, लहसुन, मुलेठी आदि का प्रयोग किया जा सकता है।
• पित्त दोष को संतुलित करने के लिये अधिक गर्म खाने, तेज़ मिर्च-मसाले, मांस, अत्यधिक नमक आदि का सेवन न करेँ। खाने में घी का सेवन करेँ। अधिक धूप, अधिक व्यायाम, बहुत अधिक शारीरिक कार्य करने से भी परहेज़ करेँ। केसर, अर्जुन, शतावरी, एलोवेरा आदि जडी-बूटियाँ लाभकारी हैं। मुलेठी, ब्राह्मी या अर्जुन की बनी दवाओ का सेवन कर सकते हैं।
• कफ दोष को संतुलित करने के लिये तैलीय, भारी भोजन, अधिक नमक, अत्यधिक मीठा त्याग देँ। हल्का सुपाच्य भोजन लेँ। अर्जुन, इलायची, दालचीनी, गुग्गुल, त्रिकटु का सेवन लाभदायक है।
• अर्जुन: आयुर्वेद में अर्जुन को कार्डियो-टॉनिक बताया गया है। एक चम्मच अर्जुन को एक गिलास दूश में पका कर आधा रह जाने पर छान कर सेवन कर सकते हैं।
• इसके अलावा तनाव के लिये योगा आसन तथा मेडिटेशन का बहुत महत्व है। हल्का-फुल्का व्यायाम भी नियमित रूप से करेँ।
क्या खाएं और किससे बचें - What to Eat and What to Avoid in Hindi?
आपने भी यह कहावत सुनी होगी कि जैसा खाये अन्न, वैसा बने मन। आपको जान कर हैरानी होगी कि आयुर्वेद में मन का स्थान हृदय बताया गया है। वैसे भी हम जो भी खाते हैं उसका सीधा असर हमारे स्वास्थ्य पर पडता है। तो आज से ही अपने दिल को स्वस्थ रखने के लिये अपने भोजन में निम्न कुछ बातो का ध्यान रखेँ:
• पचने में हल्का, घर के बने ताज़ा भोजन का सेवन करेँ।
• भोजन में हाई-फाइबर चीजे लेँ जैसे जौ, साबुत अनाज तथा दलिया आदि।
• खट्टे फल ह्रदय के लिये अच्छे होते हैं जैसे बेर, नीम्बू, अनार, मौसमी आदि। इन्हे नियमित रूप से अपनी डाइट में शामिल करेँ।
• खाने में फल-सब्ज़ियो की मात्रा अधिक रखेँ क्योंकि यह पचने में आसान होती हैं।
• अधिक तला-भुना और मसालेदार भोजन करने से परहेज़ करेँ।
• सिगरेट, शराब, चाय-कॉफी आदि से दूर रहेँ।
• अधिक नमक न खायेँ।
• अधिक मीठा, प्रोसेस्ड फूड, प्रोसेस्ड मीट और रिफांइड चीज़े न खाये।
अकसर पूछे जाने वाले प्रश्न - Frequently Asked Question in Hindi
प्र. एरिथमिया के लिए सबसे अच्छा इलाज क्या है?
उ. एरिथमिया के इलाज के लिये दवाओ के अलावा पेसमेकर, कार्डियोवर्ज़न, कैथेटर अब्लेशन आदि तकनीके अपनायी जाती हैं। हालांकि इसके साथ ही जीवनशैली में परिवर्तन ज़रूरी है जिससे आपका रक्तचाप, कॉलेस्ट्रॉल, वज़न आदि संतुलित रहेँ।
एरिथमिया के लिए प्राकृतिक उपचार
प्राकृतिक रूप से इस समस्या को दूर करने के लिये आप आयुर्वेद में बताये गये योग, सद्वृत्त और आचार रसायन का पालन कर सकते हैं। अर्थात अपनी क्षमता के अनुसार व्यायाम, योग, चिंता से दूर रहना, अच्छे आचरण तथा सामान्य जीवनशैली को अपनाना आदि आपके ह्रदय के स्वास्थ्य को बनाये रखने में मदद करेंगे। ऐसे कारणो से दूर रहेँ जो आपकी इस समस्या को बढा देते हो जैसे- चाय. सिगरेट, शराब का सेवन। पर्याप्त मात्रा में पानी पियेँ। अपने इलेक्ट्रोलाइट बैलेन्स का ध्यान रखे।
एरिथमिया के लिए जड़ी बूटी
आयुर्वेद में एरिथमिया के लिये विभिन्न जडी-बूटियो का वर्णन है जैसे अर्जुन, अश्वगंधा, पुनर्नवा, शंखपुष्पी, ब्राह्मी, पीपल त्वक इत्यादि। यह ह्रदय को प्राकृतिक रूप से बल देती हैं तथा मज़बूत बनाती हैं।
एरिथमिया के लिए विटामिन
एरिथमिया में ऑक्सिडेटिव स्ट्रैस बहुत बड़ा रोल निभाता है। इसको कम करने के लिये एंटी-ऑक्सीडेंट देना फायदेमंद रहता है। विभिन्न शोधो के अनुसार विटामिन सी और विटामिन ई इसके रिस्क को कम कर सकते हैं। अतः आप भी विभिन्न खाद्य पदार्थो के द्वारा इनका सेवन करेँ और अपने ह्रदय को स्वस्थ बनाऐ रखेँ।
Along with physical and mental health, sexual health problems are also aggravated by the ongoing pandemic, a primary reason being increasing stress due to factors such as job, work life balance, financial challenges, lack of socialising and strained relationships. A recent study has revealed that Covid-19 increases the risk of developing erectile dysfunction (ED) by nearly six times.
Sexual health and wellness is defined as a state of physical, emotional, mental, social, and spiritual dimensions in relation to sexuality. Sexual intimacy is a highly stigmatised and taboo topic in India, and people are usually unwilling to talk openly about their sexuality and sexual health.
Stress directly affects our hormones and mood and can take away a person's libido, thereby affecting quality time of a couple. It can also cause one to indulge in smoking or alcohol consumption which in turn can adversely affect sexual performance. These can lead to problems such as premature ejaculation, erectile dysfunction, reduced libido, and male fertility.
Erectile dysfunction, or ED, is a common condition that can make sexual activity difficult. It may lead to a loss of intimacy in a marriage or long-term relationship, affecting the mental well-being of both partners. Some leading Indian andrologists share their thoughts on the recent study and the co-relation between the coronavirus and erectile dysfunction.
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Pramod Krishnappa, Consultant Andrologist, NU Hospitals, Bangalore tells IANSlife: "The Covid-19 pandemic has wreaked havoc on humans causing both physical and mental illness. Although the lung is the most prominent organ affected, a recent research paper from Miami has revealed the presence of Covid-19 viral particles in the most sensitive organ, penis. The authors have also hypothesised that this widespread endothelial dysfunction could lead to erectile dysfunction. An Italian survey led by Sansone also revealed that the erectile dysfunction was common among those who had Covid-19 infection in the past and very aptly commented that "Mask up to keep IT up"."
Raman Tanwar, MBBS, MS, FMAS, MCh (Urology) Gold Medallist, Department of Urology and Andrology at Uro centre, Jyoti Hospital, Gurugram adds, "Covid-19 infection leads to widespread endothelial dysfunction which means that the linings of blood vessels do not function properly once infected. For erection the optimal function of blood vessel lining is needed and many studies across the world are finding an increased incidence of erectile dysfunction in patients who are positive. Studies have also pointed that those who have ED are more likely to have Covid-19 infection."
If an individual is diagnosed with ED, the first step is to reach out to a doctor as it can be a sign of underlying health problem. Heart diseases, clogged blood vessels, high blood pressure, cholesterol, diabetes, obesity, anxiety, stress, depression and lifestyle habits like smoking and alcohol consumption are a few of the main causes of erectile dysfunction.
Vineet Malhotra, Clinical Director, Diyos Men's Health Centre shares: "The recent study conducted at the Miller School of medicine, Miami, USA notes the presence of Covid-19 in the penis even 7 months post infection. The increased risk of endothelial dysfunction can lead to a risk of erectile dysfunction in affected men."
Sanjay Pandey, Head of Uro-Andrology at Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital, Mumbai tells IANSlife: "Covid-19 affects different men in different ways. There is a possibility that some men might develop ED after suffering from Covid-19. So particularly for young and healthy people who abruptly develop erectile dysfunction, and especially after having Covid-19, this can be a sign of something more serious going on. This could last for long term or short term. ED is usually a symptom of another medical condition. If your health isn't great to begin with, you're more likely to have severe or unwanted symptoms from Covid-19, such as ED."
Doctors suggest that with the number of cases increasing every day and multiple studies indicating that men are more prone to Covid-19, this study makes it more imperative that men must be extra cautious in their everyday life ignoring which could affect various aspects of their lives.
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Annoyed by pimples? Here’s an ayurvedic guide you need to achieve that flawless skin By Dr. Tabassum Hasan. Do you remember the last time when you were planning to attend a wedding function? From dresses to matching shoes you took care of everything and were ready to dazzle everybody. But guess what? All of a sudden on that very day you got a new pimple on your forehead. Yes, we know how it feels. Those pesky red pimples seem to always appear before any important event in our lives. Almost every one of us suffered this embarrassing situation at some point of our existence, especially in our teenage years. But is there any solution for it? Can we avoid them? What are the causes? Let’s find out answers to all these questions.
Table of contents
• What is Acne?
• Causes and Risk Factor of Acne
• Symptoms of Acne
• When You Need to See Your Doctor
• General Tips For Acne
• What to Eat and Avoid
• Frequently Asked Questions(FAQs)
What is Acne?
In ayurvedic literature, acne has been described as yuvan pidika or tarunya pitika because it primarily affects adolescents or young people. In some texts, it is also called mukh dushika because it spreads mainly on the face of a person and has inflammation and scarring.
Acne is characterized by saruja (mildly painful), filled with meda (pus or oily secretions), shalmali (Salmalia malabarica) thorn-like eruption on the face. These pilosebaceous follicles are distinguished as comedones, papules, pustules, and scars. It mainly affects the cheek, chin, forehead, nose, and upper trunk of the body.
According to global burden of disease (GBD) study, almost 85% of young adults aged between 12-15 years get affected by this dreadful condition. Although it is not a life-threatening condition, but it impacts the social life and emotional well-being of the affected individual.
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Causes and Risk Factor of Acne
According to classical ayurvedic texts, acne is manifested due to vitiated vata dosha and kapha dosha. These doshas further vitiate rasa-raktadi dhatu, primarily rakta dhatu(blood). As result, there is excessive sweda(sweat) production, which obstructs the skin pores. This leads to local swelling and microcomedones formation. Rupture of these micro comedones leads to scarring. Vata dosha and rakta dosha also causes hyperpigmentation.
The factors which lead to all of this are mainly divided into 4 types:
• Time or age factors- young age or adolescents, summers or spring season.
• Dietary pattern- excessive sweet and spicy, heavy and oily food, milk and its products, meat and alcohol.
• Lifestyle factors- Insomnia, holding natural urges, excessive sleep, excessive sunbath.
• Psychological factors- Anger, stress, depression, and behavioral changes.
Other than the above factors, few other factors are also responsible for acne like genetics, hormonal changes, etc. Furthermore, menstrual cycle, anxiety and tension, oil-based makeup, exposure to pollution, skin allergies due to certain medication, hot and humid climate, greasy hair, and squeezing the pimples will make these conditions worse.
Symptoms of Acne
Acne is described under kshudra rogas (minor ailments) in Ayurveda. Kshudra means minimum that means these diseases happen with minimum causative factors, signs and symptoms, and requires minimum medical intervention. Acne also doesn’t have deadly symptoms but it surely affects your self-confidence. Some of these symptoms are stated below-
• Shalmali kantakakara pitika- acne resembles with the thorn of salmalia malabarica as it’s an eruption in a conical shape
• Saruja- These can be mild to moderate painful lumps.
• Ghana- The eruption is hard, thick, or indurated due to vitiated kapha.
• Medogarbha- Due to obstruction of pores or pilosebaceous glands, it is filled with pus.
• Yuna mukhe- This disease usually affects young people or adolescents.
Apart from these symptoms, some associated symptoms are also there like itching, burning, and secretions. Mental health is also affected as it has a huge impact on someone’s looks.
When You Need to See Your Doctor
Generally for acne, people prefer to have OTC (over-the-counter) products. Mild to moderate acne will calm down after the use of these gels or creams in the course of over 4 to 6 weeks. But what if these products stopped working or you have stubborn nodular or cystic acne? Then you definitely need to see your dermatologist. Also if your physical appearance is taking a toll on your mental health, a doctor will help you to combat this situation.
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General Tips for Acne
Everyone dream to have smooth, silky, and radiant skin. But having acne is a big hurdle to achieve that flawless skin. In this scenario, you can take the help of ayurvedic tips to get rid of those pimples:
• To flush out toxins (ama) in your body, you should take warm water in the morning. Mixing lemon juice in it will also give you a daily dose of vitamin C.
• To balance your body doshas, you can take Triphala. It will remove toxins and reduce your acne. Take 1 teaspoon Triphala powder with warm water.
• Shatavari is also a good ingredient to balance hormones. It will also help in pacifying pitta dosha and treat hormonal acne. You can take one teaspoon of Shatavari powder and boil it in one glass of water. When this will reduce to half, you can consume it.
• Ashwagandha is a popular herb for skin disorders. Its anti-inflammatory, detoxifying properties make it suitable for acne treatment. Take one teaspoon of ashwagandha powder and take it with water or honey.
• Apart from these, blood purifiers told in classical ayurvedic literature like sariva, manjishtha, draksha, and neem are also beneficial for acne treatment. You can include them in your daily routine to purify the blood and balance your doshas. They also have anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties.
• Drinking amla juice daily can help you as amla helps in balancing your doshas. Amla also contains vitamin C which is a potent anti-oxidant. This will reduce harmful free radicals and will keep acne at bay.
• Fennel seeds and coriander seeds concoction is also a good option as it will cool down your body heat. Take one teaspoon of both and boil it in one glass of water. When it will reduce to half, take it after it cools down.
• As clogged pores are the cause of acne, you should wash your face at least twice a day. Use gel-based mild cleansers according to your skin type.
• Avoid touching your face as your fingers usually have bacteria on them. Touching your face can lead to transfer of those bacteria to your face and this can result in infection.
• You should avoid squeezing the pimple. Yes, we know that you have a strong urge to pop that pimple. But always remember that it will lead to more scars.
• Always use a broad spectrum SPF if you are stepping out of your house. Even inside your home, you should at least wear sunscreen of SPF 30.
What to Eat and Avoid
As the saying goes, what you eat appears on your face. This is definitely true in the case of acne. Our skin health says a lot about the way we eat. So if you are someone whose diet is full of junk food and sweetened beverages, then you need to reconsider your food choices. Follow these dietary rules to get rid of your skin ailments and for a healthier complexion-
• Always eat homemade fresh food. Make it light and less spicy.
• Amaranth, barley, oats, rice are healthy grains for you. Include them in your diet.
• Fresh vegetables like bitter gourd, leafy greens, cauliflower, peas, okra, bell peppers are good for your skin and health.
• Soaked almonds and nuts are also a good option as they contain healthy fats that your body needs.
• Eat fruits like apple, oranges, mango, watermelon, dates, figs, pineapple, cherries, grapes, and lime.
• Turkey, salmon, and freshwater fish are the best options if you are a non-vegetarian.
• Always avoid refined grains and sugars like white bread, pasta, noodles, sodas, and artificial sweeteners.
• Heavy and spicy diets create an imbalance between doshas, so try to avoid them.
• Consuming dairy products is also not advised if you are suffering from acne.
• Fast foods like burgers, chowmein, French fries, nuggets, and soda drinks are a big NO if you want to have good and healthy skin.
• Avoid meat (especially red meat) and alcohol consumption as these create havoc on your skin.
Other than that you should keep track if you are allergic to any particular food, foods that may cause bloating or increase inflammation in your body. Just follow these simple rules and you will start noticing a positive difference in your skin soon.
Frequently Asked Questions(FAQs)
Q1. How acne scars can be removed?
Ans. In Ayurveda, there are several local applications for acne scars like haldi, sandalwood, multani mitti. However, in modern medical treatments like microdermabrasion, chemical peeling, micro-needling, fillers, punch excision, and laser resurfacing are prescribed for different types of lesions. Topical treatments like antibiotics (clindamycin and erythromycin), benzoyl peroxides, and vitamin A acid derivatives like tretinoin are also helpful for mild to moderate scars.
Q2. Why acne occurs on the face?
Ans. Acne occurs when your pores get clogged by oil, pus, dead skin, or bacteria. It's like a small red protuberance with pus at its head. This can happen on your shoulders, back, and chest too.
Q3. Which acne cream is best for oily skin?
Ans. Creams with active ingredients like neem, tea tree oil, aloe vera, turmeric are best suitable for acne. In Ayurveda, there are different types of face masks for acne. Some of those are vachaadi lepa, dhanyakaadi lepa, lodhraadi lepa, jayaphalaadi lepa, manjishthaadi lepa and kumkumaadi taila etc. Other than these, you can look for ingredients like bakuchiol, Centella asiatica, honey, colloidal oatmeal, willow bark extract, and resveratrol in your acne products.
Q4. Can acne scars be removed permanently?
Ans. Most of the acne scars get faded over time. As our skin gets renewal after almost 5-6 weeks. That means dead skin cells get replaced by new skin cells. So our scars naturally go away. But in the case of severe scarring, one should get treatment by a dermatologist. They can surely help you to reduce the appearance of your scar.
Q5. Can acne scars be removed naturally?
Ans. Several home remedies like lemon juice, potato juice, turmeric powder, aloe vera, and gram flour are used for ages to remove hyperpigmentation and scars.
References
• Acharya Sushruta, SushrutaSamhita,AyurvedTatva Sandipika Hindi commentarytranslated by Ambika Datta Shastri, Chaukhamba Sanskrit Sansthan Varanasi, Reprint edition. Nidanasthana, 1995;1(13/38):287.
• Acharya Sushruta, SushrutaSamhita, Acharya YadavjiTrikamji, Choukhambha publication, Varanasi. Edition 2005, Nidanasthana 2005;13/ 39:323.
• Acharya Vaghbhata, Astanga Hrdayam, Dr. Brahamanand Tripathi. Chaukhamba Sanskrit Pratishthan, Delhi, Reprint edition, Sutrasthana, 2009;1(25):19.
• Agnivesh, Charak Samhita, revised by Charak and Dridhabala with Ayurveda Deepika commentary, by Chakrapani Datta, edited by Vd. Yadavaji Trikamaji Acharya, Chaukhamba Surbharati Publications, Varanasi, reprint 2002, Sutrasthana 18/24, S S11/49.
• Lad, Vasant. Textbook of Ayurveda: Fundamental Principles. Albuquerque: The Ayurvedic Press, 2002
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Mandi, June 14 (IANS) A team of researchers from IIT Mandi has identified the underlying biochemical relationship between the consumption of excessive sugar and the development of afatty liver', medically known as Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD).
NAFLD is a condition in which excess fat deposits in the liver. The disease starts silently, with no overt symptoms for as much as two decades. If left untreated, the excess fat can irritate the liver cells, resulting in scarring of the liver (cirrhosis), and in advanced cases, can even lead to liver cancer. The treatment of advanced stages of NAFLD is difficult.
One of the causes for NAFLD is the overconsumption of sugar -- both table sugar (sucrose) and other forms of carbohydrates. The consumption of excess sugar and carbohydrates causes the liver to convert them into fat in a process called hepatic De Novo Lipogenesis or DNL, which leads to fat accumulation in the liver.
The molecular mechanisms that increase hepatic DNL due to overconsumption of sugar, which is is key to developing therapeutics for the NAFLD, have not been clear yet, said lead scientist Prosenjit Mondal, Associate Professor, School of Basic Sciences, IIT Mandi.
The team used a complementary experimental approach involving mice models, and identified the unknown link between the carbohydrate-induced activation of a protein complex called NF-KB and increased DNL.
"Our data indicates that the sugar-mediated shuttling of hepatic NF-KB p65 reduces the levels of another protein, sorcin, which in turn activates liver DNL through a cascading biochemical pathway," explained Mondal. The findings are published in the Journal of Biological Chemistry.
The team showed that drugs that can inhibit NF-KB can prevent sugar-induced hepatic fat accumulation. They have also shown that the knockdown of sorcin reduces the lipid-lowering ability of the NF-KB inhibitor.
The finding that NF-KB plays a key role in lipid accumulation in the liver opens up a new avenue of therapeutics for NAFLD. NF-KB also plays a role in other diseases that involve inflammation, such as cancer, Alzheimer's disease, atherosclerosis, IBS, stroke, muscle wasting and infections.
The research comes at a time when India has included NAFLD in the National Programme for Prevention and Control of Cancer, Diabetes, Cardiovascular Diseases and Stroke (NPCDCS).
India is the first country in the world to identify the need for action on NAFLD and with good reason. The prevalence of NAFLD in India is about 9 per cent to 32 per cent of the population, with the state of Kerala alone having a prevalence of 49 per cent and a staggering 60 per cent prevalence among obese school-going children.
The study has conclusively shown that excessive sugar intake leads to a fatty liver. This should offer incentive to the public to reduce sugar intake to stop NAFLD in its early stages, the team said.
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