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Homoeopathy acts very slowly and is of use only in chronic diseases?
Answer
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Not necessarily. A homoeopathic remedy can act in seconds if appropriately
applied to an acute case. Chronic diseases, being deep-seated, take
longer to cure since Homoeopathy goes right down to the root of
the disorder to eradicate it.
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The Longer I Exercise The More I Benefit?
Answer
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Not true! Research has proved that exercising to exhaustion with
high intensity for over an hour daily result in ‘exercise stress’
resulting in weakening of the immune system, breakdown of the musculo-skeletal
system, tears and sprains etc, resulting in general deterioration
of health making the individual more susceptible to various ailments.
The answer to getting maximum benefit from such an activity is to
exercise in moderation, say for about 30-45 minutes per day at the
heart rate of approximately 110-150 beats per minute. Moderate exercise
strengthens and benefits heart and lungs, purifies blood, reduces
hypertension, helps combat diabetes, controls cholesterol, reduces
obesity and improves energy levels. The benefits also include release
of endo-morphins from the brain, resulting in elevation of mood,
relaxed feeling, better sleep, and better approach to life, etc.
It was previously believed that without pain there would be no gain
vis-à-vis exercise, thereby implying that the longer you exercised
with more effort and intensity put in, the greater would be the
benefits. This is no longer true. Therefore, exercise but do not
exert.
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Oil massage before bath gives a glowing skin?
Answer
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It is not only the oil that helps you have a glowing skin but the
massaging action combined with proper cleansing that adds to the
benefits of local circulation. The best results of oil application
are obtained when applied on a slightly moist skin, as during or
after bath for moisturizing effect; especially in those with dry
skin like atopics, elderly. The regular use of oil massage in infants
can produce folliculitis, especially if persons with poor hygiene
are employed for this purpose.
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Raw foods are always healthier than cooked foods?
Answer
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In some cases, yes! Raw foods may be loaded with essential nutrients
but some of them do not reach us unless they are cooked. When raw
foods are scrutinised under test conditions by expert nutritionists
& researchers, show imprecise value. You can, sometimes, benefit
more from the same food after it is lightly cooked. Some raw foods
contain substances which inhibit the absorption of other nutrients.
For example, raw eggs contain a substance which hinders absorption
of protiens like trypsin and biotin. Uncooked beans, peas cabbage
and radish also contain similar inhibitors. These unwanted substances
are destroyed by light cooking . Cooking ruptures the cellulose
cell-walls in the food, releasing the other nutrients, making it
more healthier for us. In many cases, cooking the food, by way of
steaming or boiling helps it become more digestible and bringing
it to a level the human body can digest and absorb. For example,
carrot when cooked releases beta-carotene (an anti- cancerous agent)
which can be easily assimilated by the human body. There is one
more reason to it. The vegetables available in cities are often
grown and transported in unhygenic conditions. Eating them raw may
give daily vitamins but also exposes you to the risk of diseases
such as typhoid, cholera, diarrhoea. Other raw foods like eggs carry
the risk of salmonella infection. Cooking makes them safer to eat.
And at times healthier to eat.
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Impure Blood causes Pimples?
Answer
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It’s a myth that pimples are caused by impure blood. Pimples
arise on the skin because of overactive sebaceous glands which produce
sebum. During teenage, these glands, under the influence of testosterone
that is present in both males & females, secrete sebum in large
amounts which in turn react with bacteria present on the surface
of skin to form fatty acids. The acids then dissolve the wall of
the sebaceous glands and moves towards the inner layers of skin.
This being recognised as a foreign body produces an inflammatory
reaction which is known and seen as ~pimple~. Genes, too, have a
major role in determining your tendency to have over active sebaceous
glands which leads to acne. The best treatment for acne is to keep
your skin clean and dry.
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I have bronchial asthma and diabetes. I can’t exercise. Can
I take chromium plus? My weight is 65 and age 21. How many calories
should I take and tell me about exercise?
Answer
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You have got a problem with which a lot of people suffer from. No
need to worry about bronchial asthma and is not dangerous to exercise.
Only caution you should take is to avoid triggering factors, and
they can be any form of pollution. We suggest indoor stadium for
your workouts under a good instructor. Avoid strenuous exercises
which could lead to breathlessness. Since you are a diabetic you
should take care of the sugar level in your body. Ideal calorie
requirement for you is about 1,400-1,700 K calories, depending on
your activities. You should exercise alternate days and rest on
other days. You should do just six basic exercises: sit-ups, light
squats or leg press, bench press, front press, pulley pull down,
dumbbell curls. You can perform two sets of 15 to 20 repetitions.
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According to a book I read, only a person with good genetic potential
can be a good bodybuilder. Tell me how can one become a good bodybuilder
without such luck? Secondly, I am a vegetarian and don’t want
to be a non-vegetarian?
Answer
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It is a hard fact that without proper genetics, one cannot be a
champion. But anybody can be a good bodybuilder. The only way out
for a person who has limited genetic ability is to fight harder.
There are no set standards of genetics to get a good champion’s
body. But there are certain things which give advantage to some
over others. It is also true that some people have overcome their
limitations with dedication and concentration. So, don’t worry.
You can be a bodybuilder, just start today and be optimistic.
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I am fat and my tummy is big. I weigh 84 kg and my height is 5 ft
5 in. I work out for one-and-a-half hours everyday, but without
satisfactory results. I have a lot of accumulated around my waist.
Please suggest a solution to this problem?
Answer
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The weight is not proportionate to your height and it seems that
you are overweight. To reduce fat you need to add aerobic, running,
jogging, cycling, dancing and swimming three to four times a week.
Duration of these aerobic exercises should be more than 30 minutes
per session and pace should be such that you should perspire. Your
heart rate should be 120-150 for more than 20 minutes. You should
cut down on all types of sugar and simple carbohydrates. You should
eat five to six balanced meals throughout the day. Follow these
and lose body fat.
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I am trying to get away from drinking so much coffee and have switched
to tea. I guess my question is which has more caffeine -- coffee
or tea? Which is better for you?
Answer
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Coffee has more caffeine than tea, ounce per ounce. Five ounces
of drip-brewed coffee has 115 milligrams of caffeine; 5 ounces of
tea has 40 milligrams of caffeine. The actual amount can vary depending
on the brand and type of product, preparation method, brewing time
and portion size. So your choice of brand, the size of your mug
and the amount of refills will affect the amount of caffeine you
drink. Tea has antioxidant properties that have not been attributed
to coffee. Antioxidants reduce the damaging effect of free radicals
in the body that affect aging cells. Heart disease, cancer and other
diseases are, in part, affected by free radicals. You can also get
caffeine from over-the-counter medicines, so be sure to check your
labels. Iced tea and many soda drinks also contain caffeine. You
should wean off caffeine by gradually cutting back over a week or
two. An abrupt stop will give you headaches and drowsiness for a
few days.
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What's the best way to quit smoking?
Answer
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No two people are alike, and you have to adopt the method that suits
you best. If every method or product worked for everybody, you probably
would have quit by now. The process of quitting smoking goes something
like this: You try to quit, you start smoking again, you slowly
learn what works and what doesn't, you try to quit again, you re-evaluate,
then you eventually go on to successfully quit smoking forever.
Some people quit through sheer determination and can quit cold-turkey.
Other people need classes, drugs, therapy, various products, etc.
Whatever works for you and is safe, you should consider and utilise.
Let your doctor know you want to quit and ask for his or her assistance.
This step alone can help improve your chances for quitting.
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I am concerned about gaining weight if I quit smoking. How do I
avoid that?
Answer
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Weight gain is a problem for many who have quit smoking. But, smoking
probably does much more damage to your body and health than gaining
a few extra pounds. So though you should take measures to avoid
putting on weight, you should also try hard to quit the obnoxious
habit of smoking.
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How harmful is it for a baby if the mother smokes?
Answer
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Pregnant women put their child and themselves into a great deal
of risk if they smoke during pregnancy. Smoking has found to directly
affect the growth of the foetos. The more the mother smokes, the
lower the weight of the infant would be. Smoking by mothers can
also lead to: miscarriage, stillborn babies, premature birth, low
birth-weight babies and babies who die of sudden infant death syndrome
(SIDS). The babies will either be of lower weight or need intensive
care or die in infancy. Sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) is more
common among the mothers who smoke. Smoking also decreases the quantity
of breast milk, can change its quality and may lead to early weaning.
These mothers also increase the risks to their own health: abnormalities
of the placenta and bleeding during pregnancy.
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What does second-hand smoke do to children?
Answer
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Second-hand smoke (sometimes also referred to as environmental tobacco
smoke or ETS) contains toxic substances, around 50 of which cause
cancer. Some of these substances are in stronger concentrations
in second-hand smoke than they are in the smoke that goes directly
into smokers' lungs. ETS is linked with a number of adverse health
effects in children, under 18. Some of them are: lower respiratory
tract infections (i.e. bronchitis and pneumonia), increased fluid
in the middle-ear, upper respiratory tract irritation, reduced lung
function, additional episodes of asthma and increased severity of
asthmatic symptoms in children.
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What is Cataract and what are its signs?
Answer:
What is a Cataract and what are its signs? A Cataract is a cloudy
area in the lens of the eye. A normal lens is clear. It focuses
light on the retina, the back of the eye. A cataract blocks some
of the light, blurring the vision. If affected, the vision will
become cloudy, fuzzy, foggy or filmy. The way colours are perceived
also changes. There will be problems riding vehicles because of
the glare from the headlight lamps, double vision and there is an
apparent improvement in near vision.
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Are eyes affected by Diabetes?
Answer:
Diabetes is one of the leading causes for blindness. This condition
is called diabetes mellitus. In addition to causing numerous systemic
complications, like kidney failure, hypertension and cardiovascular
disease, diabetes is one of the leading causes of blindness among
working-age people. Diabetes is a disease that affects not only
the blood sugar levels, but also the blood vessels. The damaged
blood vessels also tend to leak, producing swelling within the retina.
This disease of the retinal blood vessels is known as diabetic retinopathy.
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When to change the toothbrush?
Answer:
When it gets all flayed and bristles are spread out in all direction.
This happens after about three or four months. When this occurs
it is no use brushing the teeth from this toothbrush as it cannot
clean spaces between the teeth and along the gum line.
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How safe am I in a dental hospital? Is dental
hospital as far am I from contagious infections, like AIDS, when
I go to the dentist?
Answer:
The dental hospital has always used and continues to use the best
available methods to prevent infections, including hepatitis A and
AIDS. AIDS is caused by a virus. It is passed from one person to
another through body fluids and almost always through sexual intercourse
or sharing needles when using drugs. Dentists use latex gloves and
sterilisation of all tools and apparatus which prevent almost all
the infections. There has been no evidence that AIDS virus will
be transmitted during dental treatment.
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What is a yeast infection? What can be done
for it?
Answer:
Yeast is an organism that is normally found in the vagina. Yeast
overgrowth sometimes causes symptoms of itching and discharge which
is often referred to as a yeast infection. There are medications
that can be prescribed after a diagnosis is made after a pelvic
exam. Occasionally, yeast is transferred to a male through intercourse,
but this is uncommon. Uncircumcised men are more likely to acquire
a genital yeast infection.
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