Why Protein Powder ?

If you go to a gym, you have probably heard the guys by the weight machines talking about the protein shakes they drink after a workout and what kind of shake they prefer. Protein powders -- made into a shake or consumed however you like -- are getting more and more popular as a nutritional supplement.

What Are Protein Powders?

Protein powders come in various forms. The three common ones are whey, soy, and casein protein. “Whey is the most commonly used, because it’s a water-soluble milk protein,” says Peter Horvath, PhD, associate professor in the department of exercise and nutrition sciences at the State University of New York at Buffalo. “It’s also a complete protein, so it’s got all those advantages.” (Complete proteins contain all nine of the amino acids necessary for human dietary needs.) People who are vegan may prefer soy protein.

When Protein Powders can be taken?

You can buy protein powders in every nutrition store and all over the Internet. You can even find pre-mixed, ready-to-drink protein shakes in many stores. But are protein powders just for bodybuilders, or can the average everyday athlete benefit from them as well?

·         When you’re growing. A teenager needs more protein to fuel his workouts because his body is still growing and uses more protein in general.

·         When you’re starting a program. If working out is new to you and you’re trying to build muscle, you’ll require more protein than you normally would.

·         When you’re increasing your workouts. If you normally work out for half an hour a few times a week, but now you have decide to train for a half-marathon, your body will need more protein.

·         When you’re recovering from an injury. Athletes with sports injuries frequently need more protein to help them heal.

·         If you’re going vegan. People who pursue a vegan or vegetarian lifestyle eliminate a number of common protein sources from their diet, including meat, chicken, and fish, and sometimes dairy and eggs as well.

“All of those are valid reasons for trying to get more protein into your diet, and protein powders are one way to do that,” says Lewin

Effect : “That’s not really that much. Some of these powders have 80 grams of protein per serving. You don’t need that. All your body is going to do is break it down for energy. And too much protein can be hard on your kidneys and your liver.”

And don’t forget, says Conn: “Protein powders are not really necessary if you have access to a normal, healthy diet.”

Cervical Cancer

Cervical cancer is a cancer arising from the cervix. It is due to the abnormal growth of cells that have the ability to invade or spread to other parts of the body. Early on there are typically no  vaginal bleeding, pelvic pain or pain during sexual intercourse a symptoms. Later symptoms may include: abnormal vaginal bleeding, pelvic pain or pain during sexual intercourse.

Human papillomavirus (HPV) infection appears to be involved in the development of more than 90% of cases; most people who have had HPV infections, however, do not develop cervical cancer. Other risk factors include: smoking, a weak immune system, birth control pills, starting sex at a young age and having many sexual partners, but these are less important. Cervical cancer typically develops from precancerous changes over 10 to 20 years. There are a few types of cervical cancer. About 90% aresquamous cell carcinomas, 10% are adenocarcinoma and a small number are other types. Diagnosis is typically by cervical screening followed by a biopsy. Medical imaging is then done to determine whether or not the cancer has spread.

HPV vaccines protect against two high risk strains of this family of viruses and may prevent up to 65 to 75% of cervical cancers. As there still is a risk of cancer, guidelines recommend continuing regular Pap smears. Other methods of prevention include: never having sex and the use of condoms. Cervical cancer screening using the Pap smear or acetic acid can identify precancerous changes which when treated can prevent the development of cancer. Treatment of cervical cancer may consist of some combination of surgery, chemotherapy and radiotherapy. Five year survival rates in the United States are 68%. Outcomes, however, depend very much on how early the cancer is detected.

Worldwide, cervical cancer is both the fourth most common cause of cancer and the fourth most common cause of death from cancer in women .In 2012, it was estimated that there were 528,000 cases of cervical cancer, and 266,000 deaths. This is about 8% of the total cases and total deaths from cancer. Approximately 70% of cervical cancers occur in developing countries. In low income countries it is the most common cause of cancer death. In developed countries, the widespread use of cervical screening programs has dramatically reduced rates of cervical cancer. In medical research, the most famous cell line known as HeLa was developed from cervical cancer cells of a woman name Henrietta Lacks.

Signs and Symptoms

The early stages of cervical cancer may be completely free of symptoms. Vaginal bleeding, contact bleeding, or (rarely) a vaginal mass may indicate the presence of malignancy. Also, moderate pain during sexual intercourse and vaginal discharge are symptoms of cervical cancer. In advanced disease, metastases may be present in the abdomen, lungs or elsewhere.
Symptoms of advanced cervical cancer may include: loss of appetite, weight loss, fatigue, pelvic pain, back pain, leg pain, swollen legs, heavy bleeding from the vagina, bone fractures, and/or (rarely) leakage of urine or feces from the vagina.

Treatment

Common types of treatments for cervical cancer include:

• Surgery
• Radiation therapy
• Chemotherapy (chemo)
• Targeted-therapy

Prevention

Vaccination: There are two HPV vaccines (Gardasil and Cervarix) which reduce the risk of cancerous or precancerous changes of the cervix and perineum by about 93% and 62%, respectively.

Nutrition: Vitamin A is associated with a lower risk as is vitamin B12, vitamin C, vitamin E, and beta-carotene.

Condoms: Condoms are thought to offer some protection against cervical cancer.

Diabetes Management

DIABETES MANAGEMENT

Diabetes, often referred to by doctors as diabetes mellitus, describes a group of metabolic diseases in which the person has high blood glucose (blood sugar), either because insulin production is inadequate, or because the body's cells do not respond properly to insulin, or both thirsty  (polydipsia) and hungry (polyphagia).

Diabetes is a life long disease that is characterised by increased levels of sugar in the blood. It is either caused due to lack of insulin (a protein that regulates blood glucose levels) or due to lack of response to insulin produced by the body. Diabetes caused by lack of insulin is called type 1 diabetes. It develops due to fault in the genes that make insulin and is seen in young adults and teenagers. Diabetes caused by failure of response to insulin is called type 2 diabetes. It is more common type of diabetes and is found in adults. It is caused mainly due to lifestyle factors. Diabetes may cause heart disease or heart stroke and hypertension.

CAUSES

1. Lack of exercise and obesity can be major causes of type 2 diabetes.Just 30  minutes of physical activity reduces the chances of you having diabetes by 30%.So make sure you resort to either walking ,cycling yoga or aerobics

2. Certain medicines like nicotinic acid, psychiatric drugs etc can destroy beta cells that produce insulin.

These were the causes, let us now know how to manage diabetes and bring sugar level in control.

Keeping your blood sugar levels within the range recommended by your doctor can be challenging. But there is victory on the other side of hardwork.

Let us now know the steps to manage diabetes:

• Exercise:Physical activity is an important part of your diabetes management plan. When you exercise, your muscles use sugar (glucose) for energy. Regular physical activity also helps your body use insulin more efficiently.
• Check your blood sugar level at intervals by glucometer.
• Stay hydrated:dehydration can affect sugar levels so drink plenty of water.
• Store insulin properly: Insulin that s improperly stored may not be effective
• Be cautious with new medications: If your doctor prescribes a new drug to treat another condition such as high blood pressure or high cholesterol,ask the doctor if the medication may affect your blood sugar levels. Liquid medications may be sweetened with sugar to cover their taste.

India is fast becoming the diabetic capital of the world, and with a large number of young people being diagnosed with the condition, doctors are looking at newer techniques to treat the disorder. Ever wonder if there was something you could do at home to keep your blood sugar levels in check? 

Home made remedies are as follows:

•          Holy Basil Leaves (Tulsi)
•          Flax Seeds (Alsi)
•          Leaves of bilberry plant (Neelabadari plant)
•          Fruits and vegetables
•          Green Tea
•          Drumstick leaves
•          Neem

Other remedies are:

1. Homeopathy: Homoeopathy works on matching the profile of the patient with the right prescription. Arsenicum album, Bryonia alba.
2. Ayurveda:  Ayurveda is an ancient Hindu system of traditional medicine which uses diet, herbs and yoga to cure ailments. This includes use of fenugreek or methi.
3. Yoga: yoga practice is found to be helpful for diabetics. Yoga poses involving meditation, proper breathing or pranayama, savasana .
4. Acupressure: This treatment approach for diabetes involves recognising the organs affected and treating the diseases through its acupressure points.
5. Naturopathy: Naturopathy involves a combination of diet, exercise (yoga) and steam baths to activate the pancreas and helps in proper management of blood sugar levels in the body.

Thus, sugar levels can be controlled if a diabetic patient follows a strict diet as adviced and prescribed by the doctor and lead a healthy life.

TIPS FOR HEALTHY HEART

GET ACTIVE

Do 150 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic activity every week. One way to achieve this target is by doing 30 minutes of activity on five days a week. Fit it in where you can, such as by cycling to work.

 

GIVE UP SMOKING

Smoking is one of the main causes of coronary heart disease. A year after giving up, your risk of a heart attack falls to about half that of a smoker.

MANAGE YOUR WEIGHT

Being overweight can increase your risk of heart disease. Stick to a well-balanced diet low in fat and high in fruit and vegetables, combined with plenty of physical activity. Download the 12-week weight loss plan.

DITCH THE SALT

To maintain a healthy blood pressure, stop using salt at the table and try adding less to your cooking, or cut it out completely. You'll soon get used to it. Also watch out for high salt levels in processed foods. Check the food labels – a food is high in salt if it has more than 1.5 g salt (or 0.6 g sodium) per 100 g.

EAT OILY FISH

Eat oily fish twice a week. Fish such as mackerel, sardines, fresh tuna and salmon are an excellent source of omega-3 fats, which can help protect against heart disease.

WALK OFF STRESS

If you're feeling under pressure, clear your mind with a walk. It will help put your ideas in order and reduce tension. If it's a brisk walk, it will also count towards your daily activity. 

CUT SATURATED FAT

Small changes to your diet can have positive health benefits. Choose semi-skimmed over full-fat milk, leaner cuts of meat, and steam or grill foods rather than frying. Find out the facts about fat.

DRINK LESS

Alcohol can be fattening. If you added three or four gin and tonics to your usual daily diet, you could put on nearly 2 kg over four weeks.

READ THE FOOD LABEL

When shopping, look at the food label on food packets to see what the product contains. Understanding what is in food will help you make healthier choices.

Other healthy tips are:

• Eat a diet rich in vegetables, fruits, whole grains, and fiber.
• Eat fish at least twice a week.
• Limit how much saturated fat, trans-fat, and cholesterol you eat. Only 30% of your daily calories should come from fat, with very little of that from saturated fats.
• Select fat-free, 1% fat and low-fat dairy products.
• Cut back on foods containing partially hydrogenated vegetable oils to reduce trans-fat in your diet.
• Limit your salt intake.

One way to make sure that your diet is rich in fruits, vegetables, and fiber, and low in saturated fats, is to divide your plate at each meal: half vegetables, 1/4 high-quality protein (like legumes terrific sources of protein and great for a healthy heart!), and 1/4 for fish or a very lean meat. 

A common statement is “HEALTHY HEART, HEALTHY MIND”.

Having Trouble in Catching Your Sleep ......?????

A SLEEP DISORDER, OR SOMNIPATHY, IS A MEDICAL DISORDER OF THE SLEEP PATTERNS OF A PERSON OR ANIMAL. POLYSOMNOGRAPHY AND ACTIGRAPHY ARE TESTS COMMONLY ORDERED FOR SOME SLEEP DISORDERS.

SOME SLEEP DISORDERS ARE SERIOUS ENOUGH TO INTERFERE WITH NORMAL PHYSICAL, MENTAL, SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL FUNCTIONING.

The most common sleep disorders include:

• Bruxism: Involuntarily grinding or clenching of the teeth while sleeping.
• Delayed sleep phase disorder (DSPD): inability to awaken and fall asleep at socially acceptable times but no problem with sleep maintenance.
• Hypopnea syndrome: Abnormally shallow breathing or slow respiratory rate while sleeping.
• Idiopathic hypersomnia: a primary, neurologic hypersomnia, which shares many similarities with narcolepsy.
• Insomnia disorder: Chronic difficulties in falling asleep and/or maintaining sleep when no other cause is found for these symptoms.
• Kleine–Levin syndrome: characterized by persistent episodic hypersomnia and cognitive or mood changes
• Night terror: Sleep terror disorder, an abrupt awakening from sleep with behavior consistent with terror.
• Nocturia: A frequent need to get up and urinate at night. It differs from Enuresis, or bed-wetting, in which the person does not arouse from sleep, but the bladder nevertheless empties.
• Parasomnias: Disruptive sleep-related events involving inappropriate actions during sleep; sleep walking and night-terrors are examples.
• Periodic limb movement disorder (PLMD): Sudden involuntary movement of arms and/or legs during sleep, for example kicking the legs.
• Rapid eye movement sleep behavior disorder (RBD): Acting out violent or dramatic dreams while in REM sleep, sometimes injuring bed partner or self (REM sleep disorder or RSD)
• Restless legs syndrome (RLS): An irresistible urge to move legs. RLS sufferers often also have PLMD.
• Sleep apnea, obstructive sleep apnea: Obstruction of the airway during sleep, causing lack of sufficient deep sleep, often accompanied by snoring.
• Sleep paralysis: is characterized by temporary paralysis of the body shortly before or after sleep.
• Sleepwalking or somnambulism: Engaging in activities that are normally associated with wakefulness (such as eating or dressing), which may include walking, without the conscious knowledge of the subject.
• Somniphobia: A cause of sleep deprivation. Somniphobia is a dread/ fear of falling asleep or going to bed. Signs of illness include anxiety and panic attacks before and during attempts to sleep. 

Treatments for sleep disorders generally can be grouped into four categories:

• Behavioral and psychotherapeutic treatment
• Rehabilitation and management
• Medication
• Hypnosis treatment
• Sleep Medicine
• Other somatic treatment 
• Normison (temazepam) is a benzodiazepine commonly prescribed for insomnia and other sleep disorders.

 

Frequent heartburn can be an uncomfortable and sometimes serious health problem. Learn why this condition occurs and how it's treated.

Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD), gastric reflux disease, or acid reflux disease is a chronic symptom of mucosal damage caused by stomach acid coming up from the stomach into the esophagus.

GERD is usually caused by changes in the barrier between the stomach and the esophagus, including abnormal relaxation of the lower esophageal sphincter, which normally holds the top of the stomach closed, impaired expulsion of gastric reflux from the esophagus, or a hiatal hernia. These changes may be permanent or temporary.

Treatment is typically via lifestyle changes and medications such as proton pump inhibitors, H₂ receptor blockers or antacids with or without alginic acid. Surgery may be an option in those who do not improve.

Signs and Symptoms

• Heartburn
• Chest pain
• Sore throat
• Hoarseness
• Frequent throat clearing
• Coughing
• Loss of dental enamel
• Water brash
• Globus hystericus(“lump in the throat” sensation)

Causes

Factors that can contribute to GERD:

• Hiatal hernia
• Obesity
• Zollinger-Ellison syndrome
• Hypercalcemia
• Scleroderma and systemic sclerosis
• The use of medicines such as prednisolone
• Visceroptosis or Glénard syndrome

Treatment

The current asthma guidelines recommend that medical management of GERD be instituted for patients who have asthma and complain of frequent heartburn (pyrosis), particularly those who have frequent episodes of nocturnal asthma. Three categories of medications are widely available for the treatment of reflux disease:

 

1.       Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs)

2.       H2 antagonists

3.       Antacids

Conclusion

Health care providers should be aware that GERD is a potential trigger of asthma, although not all asthma patients with GERD experience reflux symptoms. All patients with asthma should be questioned about reflux symptoms, and anti reflux therapy, in particular high-dose PPI therapy, should be initiated if appropriate. If symptoms are not improved after 3 months of empiric therapy, then either reflux is inadequately controlled or GERD-induced asthma is not present. Referral to a gastroenterologist may be warranted.

Causes of Obesity ....

Obesity is a medical condition in which excess body fat has accumulated to the extent that it may have a negative effect on health, leading to reduced life expectancy and/or increased health problems. In Western countries, people are considered obese when their body mass index (BMI).

BMI is defined as the subject's weight divided by the square of their height and is calculated as follows.

                  BMI=M/H²

where m and h are the subject's weight and height respectively.

          ·         Any BMI ≥ 35 or 40 kg/m² is severe obesity.

          ·         A BMI of ≥ 35 kg/m² and experiencing obesity-related health conditions or ≥40–44.9 kg/m² is morbid obesity.

·         A BMI of ≥ 45 or 50 kg/m² is super obesity.

Obesity increases the likelihood of various diseases, particularly heart disease, diabetes, obstructive sleep apnea, certain types of cancer, and osteoarthritis. Obesity is most commonly caused by a combination of excessive food energy intake, lack of physical activity, and genetic susceptibility, although a few cases are caused primarily by genes, endocrine disorders, medications, or psychiatric illness. Evidence to support the view that some obese people eat little yet gain weight due to a slow metabolism is limited. On average, obese people have greater energy expenditure than their thin counterparts due to the energy required to maintain an increased body mass.

Dieting and exercising are the main treatments for obesity. Diet quality can be improved by reducing the consumption of energy-dense foods, such as those high in fat and sugars, and by increasing the intake of dietary fiber. With a suitable diet, anti-obesity drugs may be taken to reduce appetite or decrease fat absorption. If diet, exercise, and medication are not effective, a gastric balloon may assist with weight loss, or surgery may be performed to reduce stomach volume and/or bowel length, leading to feeling full earlier and a reduced ability to absorb nutrients from food.

WHY DO PEOPLE BECOME OBESE?

People become obese for several reasons, including:

• Consuming too many calories.
•  Leading a sedentary lifestyle.
• Not sleeping enough.
• Endocrine disruptors, such as some foods that interfere with lipid metabolism.
•  Lower rates of smoking (smoking suppresses appetite).
• Medications that make patients put on weight.
• Obesity gene.

OBESITY IS A LEADING PREVENTABLE CAUSE OF DEATH WORLDWIDE, WITH INCREASING RATES IN ADULTS AND CHILDREN.

MEDICAL FIELD	CONDITION	MEDICAL FIELD	CONDITION
Cardiology	·   Ischemic Heart Disease: Angina And Myocardial Infarction ·   Congestive Heart Failure ·   High Blood Pressure ·   Abnormal Cholesterol Levels ·   Deep Vein ·   Thrombosis And Pulmonary Embolism	Dermatology	·   Stretch Marks ·   Acanthosis Nigricans ·   Lymphedema ·   Cellulitis ·   Hirsutism ·   Intertrigo
Endocrinology And Reproductive Medicine	·   Diabetes Mellitus ·   Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome ·   Menstrual Disorders ·   Infertility ·   Complications During Pregnancy ·   Birth Defects ·   Intrauterine Fetal Death	Gastrointestinal	·  Gastro esophageal Reflux Disease ·  Fatty Liver Disease · Cholelithiasis(Gallstones)
Neurology	·   Stroke ·   Meralgia Paresthetica ·   Migraines ·   Carpal Tunnel Syndrome ·   Dementia ·   Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension ·   Multiple Sclerosis	Oncology	·   Breast, Ovarian ·   Esophageal, Colorectal ·   Liver, Pancreatic ·   Gallbladder, Stomach ·   Endometrial, Cervical ·   Prostate, Kidney ·   Non-Hodgkin's ·   Lymphoma, Multiple Myeloma
Psychiatry	·   Depression In Women ·   Social Stigmatization	Respirology	·   Obstructive Sleep Apnea ·   Obesity Hypoventilation Syndrome ·   Asthma ·   Increased Complications During General Anaesthesia
Rheumatology And Orthopedics	·   Gout ·   Poor Mobility ·   Osteoarthritis ·   Low Back Pain	Urology  And Nephrology	·   Erectile Dysfunction ·   Urinary Incontinence ·   Chronic Renal Failure ·   Hypogonadism ·   Buried Penis