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Watch what you eat

When you are traveling in India, watch what you eat

1. Eat where the locals eat

In India the best indicator for safe food is a big crowd waiting in front of a food stall to take their turn for a delicious steaming hot snack or dish. Make sure that wherever you eat most tables are occupied with locals – it doesn’t matter if the place looks not so fancy or even a bit grim – Indians are used to great food at home, so having satisfied customers filling the restaurant up is the best indicator that great food is waiting for you.

2. Eat what the locals eat

Eat Indian – it is like when you are in Rome be a Roman. No matter how tempting the menu will sound or how much you might be missing a certain dish from home, do not try to eat something that is not familiar for you and furthermore a dish might be depending on imported ingredients and would less fresh.

3. Stay veggie  

Be careful if you are a non-vegetarian. Many times eating non -veg food can cause sickness. Go Veggie. Order for fresh food. Be familiar about locally grown vegetables. Do your homework and get to know about the place before visiting the place. Eat in a vegetarian restaurant that serves hot veggie dishes.

4. Go east with spicy and oily food

Avoid spicy food.  When you are traveling due to variation in climate (hot and cold) body may has to acclimatize. Eating too much spicy food may still result in gastroenteritis. Try to slowly pick up when it comes to spices or even oily food.

5. Peel and eat

Eat cooked food. If you are having fruits, wash them and peel and eat. Do not eat cucumber that is available on road side or tomatoes as such. Wash and then eat. Do not drink juice on road side or in small stalls. Enquire and confirm about the filter water they might be using. Better is drinking coconut water. Coconut water is safe and good for health.

6. Have a family dining:

If you have friends and families in the area where you are visiting make sure to dine at their house. Don’t forget to inform them and take gifts. It is always good to have home food while traveling. This a real treat and reflects the Indian proverb that “guest is god”.  But do not over eat.

7. Using your hands

Use your hand to eat food.This can actually be more hygienic than using utensils because you know where your hands have been and whether or not they’re clean. Plates and utensils at restaurants are often times not clean even though they may appear to be because they have been wiped with a dirty dish cloth.  Sometimes the spoons and forks are just dipped in hot water and if you observe they may not be clean at all.

8. Carry hand sanitizer and water

Always carry a bottle of hand sanitizer to clean your hands. And carry bottled water or water from home. This will reduce the risk of getting infected by non-hygenic means and unknown (source) water.

Author: HealthyLife | Posted on: March 30, 2017
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  • all of the above

The answer is: All of the above

Author: HealthyLife | Posted on: March 29, 2017
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Uterine Fibroid Pain Relief

Uterine Fibroid Pain Relief

Fibroids, also called uterine leiomyomas, are extremely common non-cancerous muscular tumors of the uterus. About 80 percent of women develop this problem by the age of 50. Most women with fibroids have no symptoms. However, some women experience symptoms such as heavy menstrual bleeding, prolonged menstrual periods, pelvic pressure and pain, bladder problems, rectal pressure and lower back pain. Uterine fibroids are usually not dangerous, but can cause immense discomfort and lead to complications like anemia from heavy blood loss. In rare cases, they may cause complications that affect pregnancy. Each month, your uterus goes through a cycle: It creates a thickened inner lining in case a pregnancy occurs. If pregnancy does not occur, your body sheds that lining — this is your period. However, if you have fibroids within the uterine wall, or fibroids that protrude into the uterine cavity, more surface area is created. Consequently there is more thickened lining to shed when during your period. It is not the size but the location of the fibroid, or fibroids, that has the most impact.

Types of Uterine Fibroids

  • Submucosal: grow in the innermost layer of the uterus
  • Intramural: grow in the middle layer of the uterus
  • Subserosal: grow in the outer wall of the uterus
  • Pedunculated: attached to a stalk either outside of the uterus or within the uterine cavity
  • Cervical: in the cervical tissue
  • Interligamentous: between the uterine broad ligaments

Symptoms of Uterine Fibroids

While many women will never even know that they have uterine fibroids, because the condition often exhibits no symptoms, there are some women that will experience certain effects from the fibroid’s presence. Symptoms of uterine fibroids include:

  • A sensation of fullness or pressure in the abdominal area
  • Excessive bleeding during menstruation
  • Excessive length of menstruation
  • Extreme cramping during menstruation
  • Lower back pain
  • Painful intercourse
  • A frequent urge to urinate

Some home remedies to overcome fibroid pains are below:

Dandelion Root & Leaf 

This plant provides excellent liver support for improved hormonal balance. Dandelion leaf is very nourishing to the body, being high in vitamins and minerals. The root aids in liver health, and stimulates digestion for improved estrogen metabolism.

Garlic Cloves

Garlic can be included in the diet, which can prevent fibroid growth. It has efficient substances to shrink the soft muscles in the uterine. Garlic cloves have compounds that help to slow down the growth of fibroids. It is enriched with powerful antioxidants that make it a good friend that boosts the immune system of people.

Ginger Root 

A wonderful herb used to increase circulation and promote blood flow to the uterus. The increased circulation also helps to reduce inflammation of the uterus, ovaries or fallopian tubes.

Black Cohosh root

This root promotes regulation of the entire menstrual cycle. For women with a uterus that feels inflamed or irritated throughout the month, Black cohosh may be an effective option in relaxing the uterus by helping to reduce inflammation.

Red Raspberry Leaf

Raspberry leaf works to tone the uterine muscles and normalize blood flow during menses. This is one of the best normalizing herbs for the female reproductive organs. Raspberry leaf is astringent, contracting and shrinking internal and external body tissues. It may help prevent hemorrhage due to excessive bleeding and is one of the best herbs for uterine health.

Dong Quai root

Dong Quai increases circulation, which helps to bring in fresh healthy blood to remove excess tissue growth, heal tissue damage, as well as limit scar tissue and adhesion formation. Healthy circulation ensures healthy natural cleansing of the body as well. Proper circulation is required to remove toxins, dead tissue, diseased tissue, and metabolic waste from our bodies. This is very important for women with uterine fibroids.

Maitake Mushroom

This mushroom has been shown to enhance immune system function, to be effective at reducing tumors and improving glucose metabolism.

Self Fertility Massage

Self Fertility Massage is a series of massage techniques that are used to help support reproductive health, the menstrual cycle, and your fertility all from the comfort of your own home.

Castor Oil Pack

Castor Oil Packs are an ancient therapy that helps to cleanse and heal the body where they are placed. The castor oil has a drawing power that clears the body of excess tissues and toxins. Castor oil packs stimulate the lymphatic and circulatory systems. The lymphatic system removes toxins and waste from the area stimulated by the castor oil pack.

Heating pad

Keep heating pad on the area while lying down or while sleeping. This also gives great relief and pain will slowly subside.

References:

Image credit: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Depiction_of_a_lady_who_has_Uterine_Fibroids.png

Attributions:https://www.myupchar.com/en / CC BY-SA (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0)

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CILANTRO (CORIANDER) PARATHA

Cilantro (Coriander) Paratha

Another healthy, nutritious food for all is here. Commonly known as hara- dhania paratha or cilantro chapati that has good herb cilantro (coriander) as one of the main ingredient. This is easy to prepare and preparation time takes less time.

Ingredients:

  • Wheat flour – 2 cups
  • Cilantro finely chopped – 1 cup
  • Green chili – 1 (finely chopped)
  • Tumeric powder – ¼ teaspoon
  • Cumin seeds – 1 teaspoon
  • Ginger – 1 teaspoon (grated)
  • Chili powder – ½ teaspoon
  • Salt – ½ teaspoon
  • Water – as required
  • Butter/oil or clarified butter

Preparation

  • Chop coriander leaves into small pieces. Keep aside.
  • To begin making the coriander parathas, combine all the ingredients into a large mixing bowl. Add a little water at a time and knead to make a firm and smooth dough. Drizzle a teaspoon of oil over the dough and knead for a couple of minutes until the dough is smooth.
  • Keep the dough covered in a bowl for at least 10 minutes before you can start making the paratha.
  • Divide the dough in 10 to 12 portions. Take each paratha ball, roll it out into a round circle, by dusting in flour to prevent it from sticking.
    Now, heat the flat iron skillet on medium heat for a few minutes.
  • Place the rolled paratha dough on the heated skillet and cook the paratha on medium heat until you notice it starts puffing up slightly in spots. At this point smear some ghee or oil over the parathas and flip and cook in the other side. Cook on both sides.
  • Serve these delicious Coriander Parathas along with raitha or pickle of your choice.

Imagecourtesy: http://bigflyhygiene.com/images/recipes/RCParathas/palak%20paratha.JPG

Author: HealthyLife | Posted on: March 28, 2017
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  • True
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The answer is: False (healthy lifestyle with changes in food habits and activity helps)

Author: HealthyLife | Posted on: March 27, 2017
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Sprouted Moong Daal

Sprouted Green Gram Cutlets

Here is mouth watering and nutritional snack for the day – Sprouted Mung dal cutlets.
Sprouted mung beans (moong daal) are baby mung bean plants. Because mung bean sprouts are so small, they contain a concentrated amount of key vitamins and minerals such as iron, potassium, folate and vitamin C. They are also a good source of protein. As the plants sprout, they also produce enzymes that make it easier for your body to digest and metabolize the protein they contain. Add these tiny nutritional powerhouses to a variety of healthy recipes to boost the protein content.

Ingredients:

2 – Potatoes (cooked)

1 cup – Sprouted cooked green grams

(For sprouting the mung beans soak mung beans in water for 8 hours. Drain water and place them in a low light or considerably darker place in the kitchen at room temperature. You can use cheesecloth, paper cloth or just a plain jar for sprouting. If you are using plain jar, then cover it with a light cloth )

Sprouted Mung

  • 1 -Finely cut white onion
  • 2 – Small cut green chillies
  • 1 tsp – Garam Masala powder
  • 1/2 tsp – Fennel seed powder
  • 1 -2 inch grated Ginger
  • 2 tbsp – Corn flour
  • 7-8 Indian curry leaves
  • 1/4 cup – Bread crumbs
  • Salt for taste
  •  Oil for frying

Preparation method:

  1. Combine the cooked sprouted green grams, cooked potatoes, garam masala powder, fennel seed powder in a bowl.
  2. Heat few drops of oil and sauté the chopped onions, chopped green chillies, grated ginger and curry leaves until the onions turns golden brown.
  3. Add sautéed onion, chillies to the cooked potato-sprouted green gram mixtur, add salt e and mix well
  4. Make small balls from this mixture. Flatten them and keep aside.
  5. Make a white paste with corn flour and enough water. Dip the flatten cutlets into the corn flour paste and roll it over the bread crumbs.*
  6. Heat oil in a pan and gently drop the cutlets in. Fry on both sides in medium flame until the crust turns golden brown.
  7. Serve hot cutlets with tomato ketchup and green chutney.

*Alternatively one can mix bread crumbs while mixing potato -sprouted green gram mixture with onion, prepare balls and flatten it before dropping it to oil. The purpose of adding bread crumbs is to bind the mix well, so that while frying cutlets remain intact.

Image courtesy : http://www.nandyala.org/mahanandi/images/sproutedpesalu/sproutedpesalu1.jpg

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The answer is: Both a and b

Author: HealthyLife | Posted on: March 23, 2017
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