Health
A new way has been discovered by the scientists for measuring the level of awareness in a person who has suffered a brain injury and estimate whether the person will regain consciousness within a year or not. This is possible because the amount of sugar (glucose) consumed by the brain can be used to predict the current level awareness of a person. These measures can be obtained easily and can be used to predict the likelihood of state of consciousness within a year.
A recent research by neurologists from AIIMS has suggested that epilepsy can be treated better with home videos as compared with caregivers. The research was carried out in treating more than 300 epilepsy patients and promising results were achieved. According to experts, about 10 million people in India are suffering from epilepsy and many do not receive the proper treatment. Therefore, home videos are a better alternative for treating epilepsy.
Urinary tract infections are those which occur within the urinary system in the bladder, urethra or even kidneys. A new study has revealed that drinking about 250ml of fresh cranberry juice regularly reduces the risk of such infections by almost 40%. This juice can also reduce the intake of your antibiotics. Since cranberries have certain powerful compounds which keep the bacteria from spreading the infection, it’s better to consume the juice than gulping those antibiotics.
Everyone is concerned about older parents and their health. A recent study has come up with one more thing you can do for their health which is let them create a special bond with pets and take them for walking. This helps in lowei their BMI (body mass index) and also lesser doctor visits. Additional perks of letting them go for a walk is it increases their social circle which also proves healthy.
The best way to handle a cough, sore throat, asthma, infections or breathing issues is with the help of a powerful natural antibiotic. A healthy mixture of 6 garlic cloves, 4 teaspoons of ACV, half a cup of honey and water can be a powerful natural remedy to boost immunity. Crush the garlic first, then mix all the ingredients and store it for the entire night. Strain the liquid in the morning then store it in another container. Consume 5 drops daily to boost immunity and if you are infected, take a teaspoon every 2 hours.
A lot of environmental factors also have a positive as well as negative impact on hormones. Hence, if you want to consider overall perfect health, try avoiding certain everyday things as much as possible. These things include plastic, GMO foods, exposure to light, make-up, meat-based foods, stress, drinking coffee in excess, travelling and poor sleep. One thing you must do regularly is exercise for some time during the morning. This will help maintain the hormonal health.
Cayenne Pepper is popularly known for its various health benefits but its potential to fight chronic diseases yet amazes everyone. A heart attack is a condition which is a result of plaque building up in arteries making it extremely difficult for the blood to flow. Capsaicin is an active compound present in the cayenne pepper which widens the blood vessels by providing heat. It regulates blood circulation and thereby prevents heart failure, sometimes even in a minute.
For over 2000 years, a type of grass called sweet wormwood has been used in traditional Chinese medicine effectively. Researchers have now discovered that this grass contains a particular compound called artemisinin which, when compared to traditional chemotherapy drugs, is 1200 times more efficient in killing malignant cells. This compound is already used in the treatment of several insect-borne diseases such as malaria.
According to the Maharashtra Forest Minister Sudhir Mungantiwar, the state is all set to plant 2 crore saplings across the state on 1st of July. Only twenty percent of the state land is covered by forest which is majorly affecting the adverse environment. Furthermore, a mobile application and a website shall be launched to track the plantations, he said. We would request everyone to participate and contribute to the same cause.
There are several issues which make people faint. Older people, particularly aged over 65-years of age usually faint due to low blood pressure levels. Dehydration is another health issue which makes people faint. In this, the amount of fluid in your blood is significantly reduced and blood pressure decreases. Diabetic people urinate frequently which eventually leads to dehydration. Fainting also occurs due to heart diseases which interfere with the brain’s blood supply.