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Winter is a cosy and fun season, right? The cold weather is comforting on many levels and there is a certain sense of joy in the air. But the truth is, it also brings some harsh physical and mental side effects. For many people, it’s the content feeling of fatigue and seasonal depression. Well, the truth is that the lack of sunlight on cold foggy mornings doesn’t just create a drab atmosphere, they also seem to make us feel dreary, low on energy and a lot more tired.
However, Winter Fatigue can easily be beaten with a healthy winter-time routine. Bear in mind, even as winter recedes and gives way to Spring, the change in weather can aggravate winter blues, tiredness and unpleasant feelings.
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In the United States, Father's Day was founded by Sonora Smart Dodd,[1][2][3] and celebrated on the third Sunday of June for the first time in 1910. The day is held on various dates across the world, and different regions maintain their own traditions of honouring it. Father’s Day is a recognised public holiday in Lithuania and some parts of Spain and was regarded as such in Italy until 1977. It is a national holiday in Estonia, Samoa, and equivalently in South Korea, where it is celebrated as Parents’ Day. The holiday complements similar celebrations honouring family members, such as Mother’s Day, Siblings Day, and Grandparents’ Day.Early historyFor centuries, the Eastern Orthodox Church has appointed the second Sunday before Nativity as the Sunday of the Forefathers to commemorate the ancestors of Christ according to the flesh, starting with Adam and emphasising the Patriarch Abraham, to whom God said,In thy seed shall all of the nations of the earth be blessed— Genesis 12:3, 22:18This feast can fall between December 11 and 17.[4][5] This feast includes the ancestors of Mary, mother of Jesus and various prophets.A customary day for the celebration of fatherhood in Catholic Europe is known to date back to at least 1508. It is usually celebrated on March 19, as the feast day of Saint Joseph, who is referred to as the fatherly Nutritor Domini (“Nourisher of the Lord”) in Catholicism and “the putative father of Jesus” in southern European tradition.This celebration was brought to the Americas by the Spanish and Portuguese. The Catholic Church actively supported the custom of a celebration of fatherhood on St. Joseph’s Day from either the last years of the 14th century or from the early 15th century,[6] apparently on the initiative of the Franciscans.[7]. In the Coptic Orthodox Church, the celebration of fatherhood is also observed on St Joseph’s Day, but the Copts observe this on July 20. The Coptic celebration may date back to the fifth century.[6]Whether to celebrate this day worldwide or not remains a debatable topic. In 1908, Grace Golden Clayton proposed the day to honour those men who had lost their lives in a mining accident in the US. Though it was not accepted then, in 1909 Sonora Smart Dodd, who along with her five brothers was raised by her father alone, after attending Mother’s Day in a church, convinced the Spokane Ministerial Association to celebrate Father’s Day worldwide.[8][9]Hindu CalendarDefinitionSample DateCountry/ TerritoryBhadrapada AmavasyaGokarna. Happy Father’s Day 2022: Here’s a list of wishes and quotes to share with your father and father figures on this day and let them know that they will always be your heroes.Happy Father’s Day 2022: Wishes, quotes to share with your fatherPublished on Jun 18, 2022 09:35 AM ISTByTapatrisha Das, DelhiHappy Father’s Day 2022: The special day is almost here. This year, Father’s Day will be celebrated on June 19. On this day, the fathers and the father figures of our lives are acknowledged and their impact on our lives are appreciated. Fathers are always our hero – they teach us the importance of resilience and dedication. From growing up perched on our fathers’ shoulders to watching them be our best friends to running to them every time we face a problem in life – they are our first love and our idol. On Father’s Day, their efforts in making our lives better and easier are recognised.ALSO READ: Father’s Day 2022: Ways to build better relationship with your dadThis is the day to pamper our fathers and let them know that without them, we are nothing. On this day, children prepare gifts and plan the day to make their father and father figures feel special. We have curated a list of wishes and quotes that you can share with your father on this day and let them know how much they mean to you. Take a look:Happy Father’s Day to my first love and my hero. Without you, I would have never learnt the importance of dedication, focus and the strive to be better in life.“I believe that what we become depends on what our fathers teach us at odd moments, when they aren’t trying to teach us. We are formed by little scraps of wisdom.” ― Umberto Eco, Foucault’s PendulumRELATED STORIESFather’s Day 2022: Ways to build better relationship with your dadHappy Father’s Day 2022: Date, history, significance, celebration of fatherhood. Happy Father’s Day 2022: Healthy habits all dads should adopt to live long. Happy Father’s Day 2022: Gift ideas to pamper your dad Spice of Life | Celebrating new-age dads and old-time equations. Father’s Day 2022: PM Modi’s heartwarming tribute to mother Heeraben on 100th birthday. Happy Father’s Day: Workout tips for men over 40“I believe that what we become depends on what our fathers teach us at odd moments, when they aren’t trying to teach us. We are formed by little scraps of wisdom.” ― Umberto Eco, Foucault’s PendulumYou’re my hero, dad. From watching the world under the safe cocoon of your arms to watching you be the wind beneath my wings, there’s no one like you.“Sometimes I think my papa is an accordion. When he looks at me and smiles and breathes, I hear the notes.” ― Markus Zusak, The Book Thief“Sometimes I think my papa is an accordion. When he looks at me and smiles and breathes, I hear the notes.” ― Markus Zusak, The Book ThiefHappy Father’s Day to the best dad in the world. Every child thinks that their dad is the best and none of them are wrong! You’re my favourite human.“That was when the world wasn’t so big and I could see everywhere. It was when my father was a hero and not a human.” ― Markus Zusak, I Am the Messenger“That was when the world wasn’t so big and I could see everywhere. It was when my father was a hero and not a human.” ― Markus Zusak, I Am the Messenger“The heart of a father is the masterpiece of nature.” ― Prevost Abbe, Manon Lescaut“The heart of a father is the masterpiece of nature.” ― Prevost Abbe, Manon LescautYou’re the one I run to in case of problems, and also when I am super excited to share a happy news. You’re my main man. Happy Father’s Day.“There is nothing that moves a loving father’s soul quite like his child’s cry.” ― Joni Eareckson Tada“There is nothing that moves a loving father’s soul quite like his child’s cry.” ― Joni Eareckson TadaHappy Father’s Day! May this day bring to you happiness, prosperity and a long life. You’re the best!Happy Father’s Day.
Rabindranath Thakur dedicated his ” Purabi” to Vijaya which he called to Argentinean poet and columnist, Victoria Ocampo.
In 1924, when Rabindranath Tagore fell ill en route to Peru, he was forced to disembark in Buenos Aires. This sudden break in the journey, opened a new vista for Tagore. He was to meet Victoria Ocampo with whom a new relation would open up soon. Victoria received Tagore and took him to her family estate at San Isidro in the suburbs of Buenos Aires. The poet spent the next two months recuperating in a garden villa overlooking the River Plate in San Isidro. Ocampo, then 34, was enamoured after reading Andre Gide’s French translation of Tagore’s Gitanjali. For her, Tagore was an idol. She looked after him with the diligence of a devoted admirer. It was during this time that the two authors, it is said, developed a very emotional but platonic relationship and started corresponding and exchanging gifts after they met.
It was a subtle affair, a platonic love, born on the banks of the river Plata.They spent together two unforgettable months in 1924 at the villa Miralrio of Victoria with a view of the river,in San Isidro on the outskirts of Buenos Aires. The river Plata was flowing quietly overhearing their light conversation and heavy breathing. The famous Tipa tree in the garden of the house was bending and crouching …listening to the silence of the couple who used to sit under its shade.He called his muse Bijaya ( victoria ).
One third of his Purabi poems are said to be inspired by this Argentine angel.
Here is a poem
” Exotic blossom, I whispered again in your ear
What is your language dear
you smiled and shook your head
and the leaves murmurred instead ”
He thought, “he had received ‘a woman’s love’, the kind of love he had been hoping for a long time to ‘deserve’ the love that alleviates a man’s inner loneliness and is like a’ supply of water’ in his journey across a desert.” This was reflected in his poem Shesh Basanth (the last spring) which he wrote on November 21 during his stay as the guest of Ocampo.
While walking on my solitary way
I met you at the dusk of nightfall
I was about to ask you take my hand
When I gazed at your face and was afraid.
For I saw there the glow of the fire that lay asleep
In the deep of your heart’s dark silence
Ocampo appeared to be distinctly different from them because of her depth of thought, deep spiritual inclination and high level of intellectual capability that enabled her to understand Tagore much more closely than the other females Tagore had been in contact with. The feminine charms and affections of other females around him had certainly helped Tagore considerably to overcome loneliness and inspired him to go ahead with relentless creative activities, but none could give him the level of intellectual and spiritual satisfaction like Victoria Ocampo. The memory of her company at San Isidro, and continuous correspondence with her, went on inspiring Tagore to new levels of creative activities. Her memory was subtly reflected in many of Tagore’s poems written after his Argentine venture. In three poems (Atithi, Ashanka and Shesh Basanta), written later on, Tagore addressed Ocampo although her name was not explicitly mentioned.
Dr Sushil Rudra
Banana fruits are our daily consumed food. Our breakfast can not be fulfilled without this solid food. Not only we eat ripe banana, we also have it in our recipe. It’s green and unripe banana. This green banana is used only for cooking or boiling.
Botanically a banana is a berry. It’s an elongated, edible food item. Mainly it’s produced by several kinds of large flowering trees. In some countries, there are two kinds of bananas. One type of banana can be used for cooking. It may be called “plantains”.
The banana is variable in size, color, and firmness, but is usually elongated and curved. There is a condensed soft flesh rich in starch covered with a rind. The cover of the fruits may be green, yellow, red, purple, or brown when ripe.
The fruits grow upward in clusters near the top of the plant. Almost all modern edible seedless bananas come from two wild species – Musa acuminata and Musa Balbisiana.
The scientific names of most cultivated bananas are Musa acuminata and Musa balbisiana. There is another type of banana, that’s hybrid. The old scientific name for this hybrid, Musa sapientum, is no longer used.
Musa species are native to tropical Indomalaya and Australia. It’s likely to be the first domesticated in Papua New Guinea. They are probably now grown in 135 countries. It is largely in food and beverage companies primarily for their fruit. Moreover, it has an enormous demand to make fibre, wine, and banana beer. The world’s largest producers of bananas in 2022 are India and China, which together accounted for approximately 40% of total production.
Worldwide, there is no sharp distinction between “bananas” and “plantains”. Especially in the Americas and Europe, “banana” usually refers to soft, sweet, dessert bananas, particularly those of the Cavendish group. They are the main exports from banana-growing countries. In other regions, such as Southeast Asia, many more kinds of bananas are grown and eaten, so the binary distinction is not as useful and is not made in local languages.
Many types and sizes exist. Their color usually ranges from green to yellow, but some varieties are red.
This article tells you everything you need to know about bananas.
The nutrition facts for 1 medium-sized banana (100 grams) are:
Bananas are a rich source of carbs, which occur mainly as starch in unripe bananas and sugars in ripe bananas.
The carb composition of bananas changes drastically during ripening.
The main component of unripe bananas is starch. Green bananas contain up to 80% starch measured in dry weight.
During ripening, the starch is converted into sugars and ends up being less than 1% when the banana is fully ripe .
The most common types of sugar in ripe bananas are sucrose, fructose, and glucose. In ripe bananas, the total sugar content can reach more than 16% of the fresh weight.
Bananas have a relatively low glycemic index (GI) of 42–58, depending on their ripeness. The GI is a measure of how quickly carbs in food enter your bloodstream and raise blood sugar .
Bananas’ high content of resistant starch and fiber explains their low GI.
A high proportion of the starch in unripe bananas is resistant starch . It passes through your gut undigested.
In our large intestine, this starch is fermented by bacteria to form butyrate. a short-chain fatty acid that appears to have beneficial effects on gut health .
Bananas are also a good source of other types of fiber, such as pectin. Some of the pectin in bananas is water-soluble.
When bananas ripen, the proportion of water-soluble pectin increases, which is one of the main reasons why bananas turn soft as they age .
Both pectin and resistant starch moderate the rise in blood sugar after a meal.
Bananas are a good source of several vitamins and minerals, especially potassium, vitamin B6, and vitamin C .
Trees, plants and animals that exist in nature or constitute nature are worshipped with great devotion and sincerity according to Hindu mythology and belief. Trees are revered as God in Hinduism since ancient time. Each and every tree and animal is directly related to Hindu God or deities and are considered important for specific qualities. Like Tulsi, peepal, neem, aam, ashoka, bilvapatra, nariyal and many other that are prayed or used in puja or marriage ceremonies, banana plant is also worshipped in Indian culture.
Every part of the banana tree is significant whether its root, stem, fruit or leafs. Read the article to know why the banana tree is worshipped and know the significance of banana tree.
Though the banana tree is not a tree but is seen as one because of its structure and style. The sacred banana plant is regarded as God Brihaspati and is offered prayers for the welfare of the family.
The entire banana plant is considered sacred and it is known as ‘Kadali’ in the Sanskrit language. There are varied reasons why the banana leaves are considered holy in Hindu culture.
According to Hindu Mythology, Rishi Durvasa had cursed his wife as she interrupted his sleep. He cursed him to turn into a banana tree. Upon receiving the curse, she pleaded with her husband for a wish that she should be treated special and like a holy plant. Rishi Duravasa fulfilled her wish and since that day, the leaves of banana trees are considered auspicious and sacred in Hindu culture.
In Hindu culture, a banana tree has a great significance. It is quite common to decorate homes with banana leaves on auspicious events, wedding ceremonies and other happy occasions. Besides, banana fruits are offered to deities.
There are many reasons for the importance of banana tree and its leaves. As per some legends, once Rishi Durvasa’s wife disturbed his sleep. Hence, Durvasa cursed her to turn into a banana tree. However, he granted her wish of treating banana tree as a sacred plant considering her request. It is believed that the tree is considered holy since then. Usage of banana leaves is mentioned in Vedic rituals. Hence, they are believed to be holy.
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Coconut is a multipurpose fruit and like banana, it’s known as a holy fruit in Hindu culture. Green unripe coconut with its branch is used on the Mangal Ghot during the worship of God or any Hindu ritual. On the other hand, Coconut is used not only as a fruits, it’s a multipurpose benefits viz. Coconut oil, coconut milk, as an ingredient in cuisine etc. The dry surface of coconut fruit is used to make various kinds of crafts.
Coconut trees grow in tropical climates scientifically known as Cocos nucifera and are botanically considered a fruit.
Coconut water is the liquid found in the centre of a young, green coconut. It helps nourish the fruit. As the coconut matures, which takes around 10–12 months, some of the liquid remains while the rest ripens into the solid white flesh known as coconut meat.
Coconut water typically comes from young coconuts about 6–7 months of age, though it’s also found in mature fruit. An average green coconut provides about 1/2–1 cup of coconut water.
Coconut water contains 94% water and very little fat.
Summer is appearing as usual here in April and May. On a hot summer afternoon, the body goes out with the necessary water along with sweat while we are busy with our daily work. In that case, when the body is tired in extreme heat, only coconut water can give relief very quickly.
It is a completely natural drink. It does not contain any artificial colours, preservatives, or flavours. So compared to the artificial drinks available on the market, coconut water is very beneficial for health. There is nothing better than a glass of coconut water in the hot season. Not only this, there are so many benefits of drinking coconut water.
Coconut water is a very useful and popular drink. Rich in various natural enzymes and minerals. Coconut water contains carbohydrates, antioxidants, amino acids, vitamin B complex, vitamin C, iron, calcium, magnesium, manganese, sodium, potassium, and zinc which play a vital role in the formation of the body in many ways.
Potassium is an essential mineral and electrolyte that the human body needs for muscle function. One brand of coconut water analyzed by the USDA contained 401 milligrams of potassium in an eight-ounce serving. While other brands may differ on the exact level of potassium, coconut water is consistently a high source of this valuable nutrient. The level of potassium in coconut water is determined partly by the age of the coconut when the coconut water is extracted.
As coconut water has antiviral and antibacterial properties, coconut water helps in boosting the immunity of our body.
Excessive heat causes the body to lose the necessary water with sweat. Sometimes there is a lack of water in the body due to indigestion and vomiting. This results in problems like dehydration. Coconut water contains carbohydrates which increase energy and replenish water in the body.
Although plain water is a good choice, two small studies suggest that coconut water might be even better.
Kidney stones are created when calcium, oxalate, and other compounds combine to form crystals in your urine. These crystals can then form tiny stones. While some people are more susceptible than others, kidney stones affect about 12% of the world’s population (13).
In a 2013 study in rats with kidney stones, coconut water prevented crystals from sticking to the kidneys and other parts of the urinary tract. It also reduced the number of crystals formed in the urine .
In a study from 2018 that involved eight people, researchers found that coconut water increased the urination of potassium, chloride, and citrate in individuals without kidney stones, meaning coconut water might help flush out the system and keep the likelihood of stones low (15).
So consuming coconut water is considered low-risk, but if you have health conditions that require limiting potassium, sodium, or caloric intake, then coconut water may not be the right beverage for you.
For those with chronic kidney disease, potassium intake should be limited. An excessive quantity of potassium can lead to a condition called hyperkalemia, which is when there’s a dangerously high level of potassium in the blood.
Coconut water contains some natural enzymes which help in eliminating various stomach problems like diarrhea, constipation, etc. Not only this, in case of heartburn, coconut water gives immediate relief.
Many people become deficient in potassium and sodium in the body. Coconut water is rich in potassium and sodium. So coconut water can eliminate the lack of all these minerals in the body.
8) Coconut water removes toxins from the body. As a result, the body stays healthy and fresh even during hot weather.
Drinking coconut water fills the stomach for a long time and reduces the tendency of hunger. The result is less eating. It keeps the weight under control. Coconut water does not contain any fat, but it absorbs excess sugar from the body. As a result, diabetes is under control.
10) Coconut water is much more effective in controlling blood pressure. It contains magnesium, potassium, and vitamin C which regulate blood pressure. Coconut water contains potassium and magnesium, which keep the heart functioning properly and help maintain heart health.
Coconut water is very beneficial for the skin. If you have acne, apply coconut water to it and you will get results very quickly. You can also use coconut water for your hands and nails.
Coconut water has anti-ageing properties which remove skin blemishes and wrinkles and helps to keep the skin fresh.
13) There are about 19.2 milligrams of calcium in one cup of coconut water, according to a sample assessed by the USDA. Many people don’t consume the amount of calcium needed, and insufficient calcium levels can lead to issues such as low bone density, bone loss, and weaker bones that can break more easily.
Coconut water is LIKELY SAFE for most adults when consumed as a drink. There are no known serious side effects.
Coconut water is POSSIBLY SAFE for children.
High blood pressure: Coconut water might lower blood pressure. It can increase the effects of medications used to lower blood pressure. Discuss your use of coconut water with your healthcare provider if you have blood pressure problems.
Surgery: Coconut water might interfere with blood pressure control during and after surgery. Stop using coconut water at least two weeks before a scheduled surgery.
One cup (240 ml) contains 60 calories, as well as :
SUMMARY
Coconut water is the liquid found in young coconuts and a natural source of several important minerals.
Apnea
We experience sometimes sleep apnea. Some people face sleeping disturbance during their night siesta. Sleep apnea is a serious sleep disorder in which the breathing repeatedly starts and stops.
Sleep Apnea
Sleep apnea syndrome (SAS) is a condition presenting with many pauses in breathing while a person is asleep. The condition was first described in the literature by Dickens in the Pickwick Papers and hence sometimes referred to as the Pickwickian syndrome.
A person has SAS if he stops breathing 5 or more times in 1 hour while asleep. Or, if he stops breathing 30 or more times during a 6-hour sleep period.
In the central variety, the airways stay open, while the chest muscles and diaphragm stop working. This occurs mostly when the respiratory centers within the brain are impaired (as happens with drugs like heroin, and other opiates).
Premature children, persons on tranquilizers are more prone to CSAS. Obstructive sleep apnea is the most common category of sleep-disordered breathing. When sleeping, the muscle tone of the throat and neck, as well as the vast majority of all skeletal muscles, is reduced allowing the tongue and soft palate/oropharynx to relax. In the case of sleep apnea, this impedes the flow of air to a degree ranging from light snoring to complete collapse.
Sleep Deprivation due to Sleep Apnea and insufficient sleep are common and can present as insomnia, narcolepsy, or idiopathic hypersomnia (increased sleepiness).
Two big signs that you have it are: loud snoring and tiredness even after a night’s sleep. I have already told two main types of sleep apnea namely:
Lifestyle changes such as losing weight or quitting smoking or treating any nasal allergies will amend milder cases of sleep apnea. If symptoms persist then certain devices such as CPAP (continuous positive airway pressure) can help open up blocked air passages otherwise surgery may be necessary.
Homeopathy addresses all the symptoms and signs of sleep apnea comprehensively without the use of any harmful medicines or surgery. Positive Homeopathy has over the years treated numerous patients with sleep apnea successfully. If you have any of the above mentioned symptoms, please visit Positive Homeopathy.
If left untreated, sleep apnea can result in a growing number of health problems, including: High blood pressure. Stroke. Heart failure, irregular heart beats, and heart attacks.
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A growing body of research is finding a link between sleep disorders and weight gain. And it can be a vicious cycle. Insufficient sleep can lead to weight gain, which can lead to a serious problem called sleep apnea, which produces more sleep deprivation and more packing on of the pounds.
However many obstructive sleep apnea patients DO NOT SNORE. Snoring is only one sign of obstructive sleep apnea. In fact, if a long time snorer no longer snores, this may actually indicate that his or her obstructive sleep apnea has increased in severity in that there is now complete blockage of the airway.
Apnea
We experience sometimes sleep apnea. Some people face sleeping disturbance during their night siesta. Sleep apnea is a serious sleep disorder in which the breathing repeatedly starts and stops.
Sleep Apnea
Sleep apnea syndrome (SAS) is a condition presenting with many pauses in breathing while a person is asleep. The condition was first described in the literature by Dickens in the Pickwick Papers and hence sometimes referred to as the Pickwickian syndrome.
A person has SAS if he stops breathing 5 or more times in 1 hour while asleep. Or, if he stops breathing 30 or more times during a 6-hour sleep period.
In the central variety, the airways stay open, while the chest muscles and diaphragm stop working. This occurs mostly when the respiratory centers within the brain are impaired (as happens with drugs like heroin, and other opiates).
Premature children, persons on tranquilizers are more prone to CSAS. Obstructive sleep apnea is the most common category of sleep-disordered breathing. When sleeping, the muscle tone of the throat and neck, as well as the vast majority of all skeletal muscles, is reduced allowing the tongue and soft palate/oropharynx to relax. In the case of sleep apnea, this impedes the flow of air to a degree ranging from light snoring to complete collapse.
Sleep Deprivation due to Sleep Apnea and insufficient sleep are common and can present as insomnia, narcolepsy, or idiopathic hypersomnia (increased sleepiness).
Two big signs that you have it are: loud snoring and tiredness even after a night’s sleep. I have already told two main types of sleep apnea namely:
Lifestyle changes such as losing weight or quitting smoking or treating any nasal allergies will amend milder cases of sleep apnea. If symptoms persist then certain devices such as CPAP (continuous positive airway pressure) can help open up blocked air passages otherwise surgery may be necessary.
Homeopathy addresses all the symptoms and signs of sleep apnea comprehensively without the use of any harmful medicines or surgery. Positive Homeopathy has over the years treated numerous patients with sleep apnea successfully. If you have any of the above mentioned symptoms, please visit Positive Homeopathy.
If left untreated, sleep apnea can result in a growing number of health problems, including: High blood pressure. Stroke. Heart failure, irregular heart beats, and heart attacks.
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A growing body of research is finding a link between sleep disorders and weight gain. And it can be a vicious cycle. Insufficient sleep can lead to weight gain, which can lead to a serious problem called sleep apnea, which produces more sleep deprivation and more packing on of the pounds.
However many obstructive sleep apnea patients DO NOT SNORE. Snoring is only one sign of obstructive sleep apnea. In fact, if a long time snorer no longer snores, this may actually indicate that his or her obstructive sleep apnea has increased in severity in that there is now complete blockage of the airway.
Apnea
Sleep apnea is a serious sleep disorder in which the breathing repeatedly starts and stops.
Sleep Apnea
Sleep apnea syndrome (SAS) is a condition presenting with many pauses in breathing while a person is asleep. The condition was first described in the literature by Dickens in the Pickwick Papers and hence sometimes referred to as the Pickwickian syndrome.
A person has SAS if he stops breathing 5 or more times in 1 hour while asleep. Or, if he stops breathing 30 or more times during a 6-hour sleep period.
In the central variety, the airways stay open, while the chest muscles and diaphragm stop working. This occurs mostly when the respiratory centers within the brain are impaired (as happens with drugs like heroin, and other opiates).
Premature children, persons on tranquilizers are more prone to CSAS. Obstructive sleep apnea is the most common category of sleep-disordered breathing. When sleeping, the muscle tone of the throat and neck, as well as the vast majority of all skeletal muscles, is reduced allowing the tongue and soft palate/oropharynx to relax. In the case of sleep apnea, this impedes the flow of air to a degree ranging from light snoring to complete collapse.
Sleep Deprivation due to Sleep Apnea and insufficient sleep are common and can present as insomnia, narcolepsy, or idiopathic hypersomnia (increased sleepiness).
Two big signs that you have it are: loud snoring and tiredness even after a night’s sleep. I have already told two main types of sleep apnea namely:
Lifestyle changes such as losing weight or quitting smoking or treating any nasal allergies will amend milder cases of sleep apnea. If symptoms persist then certain devices such as CPAP (continuous positive airway pressure) can help open up blocked air passages otherwise surgery may be necessary.
Homeopathy addresses all the symptoms and signs of sleep apnea comprehensively without the use of any harmful medicines or surgery. Positive Homeopathy has over the years treated numerous patients with sleep apnea successfully. If you have any of the above mentioned symptoms, please visit Positive Homeopathy.
If left untreated, sleep apnea can result in a growing number of health problems, including: High blood pressure. Stroke. Heart failure, irregular heart beats, and heart attacks.
Are You Stressed?: Ancient Indian Rules to Beat Stress and Anxiety ?
A growing body of research is finding a link between sleep disorders and weight gain. And it can be a vicious cycle. Insufficient sleep can lead to weight gain, which can lead to a serious problem called sleep apnea, which produces more sleep deprivation and more packing on of the pounds.
However many obstructive sleep apnea patients DO NOT SNORE. Snoring is only one sign of obstructive sleep apnea. In fact, if a long time snorer no longer snores, this may actually indicate that his or her obstructive sleep apnea has increased in severity in that there is now complete blockage of the airway.
We need food for our health. We spend lots of money to grab food and nutrition. But actually, most of us are not sure what to eat and whatnot. To achieve sound health, we need proteins, vitamins, minerals and other supplements. However, we are ignorant about the actual amounts of these vitamins, and proteins to be taken. Moreover, It depends on the individual requirements of one’s body.
On the other hand, hundreds of supplements available in the market, and it’s hard to believe that not every nutrient in whole foods has been captured in a capsule. That’s why eating a variety of healthy foods is the best way to meet your health needs.
But if you’re low on a certain vitamin or mineral, or just want to cover all bases with a daily multivitamin/mineral, these tips will help you get the most from it.
We are not sure about the exact time to have these vitamins and minerals. Whether it’s to be taken on an empty stomach or with food, it’s a confirmed doubt of the most people. So I will try to remove this doubt here.
You can take your Multivitamins any time you’d like. Your body absorbs some of its vitamins better with food, so you may want to take it with a meal or a snack.
You’ll also avoid the upset stomach that you can get when you take it on an empty stomach. So it’s better to have breakfast and after that, you take the vitamins with water. Or have it with lunch or even dinner.
There is no hard and fast rule to taking water-soluble vitamins. You can start to have these vitamins at any time and for a long time.
I think it has no restrictions for continuation. You might ask me, “why?” Because water dissolves these vitamins, and your body doesn’t store them. Therefore, most of them must be taken every day.
Which Vitamins Should We Take? These are include C and the B’s: thiamin (B1), riboflavin (B2), niacin (B3), pantothenic acid (B5), pyridoxine (B6), biotin (B7), folic acid (B9), and cobalamin (B12).
You have to take them with or without food, with one exception: You’ll absorb B12 better with a meal. If you also use vitamin C, put 2 hours between them. Vitamin C can keep your body from using B12.
Now it’s about fat-soluble. How can we get it? And how much?
Vitamins A, D, E, and K need to go with fat from a meal for your body to absorb and use them. But you don’t need a lot of fat — or any saturated fat. The healthy plant-based kind you find in foods like avocado or nuts will do just fine.
Iron is a great source of blood. Without it, we are to face anaemia. It’s the source of oxygen also. Generally most of young women suffer from it. So they need lots of iron to resist the anaemic condition. But when do you take it?
You can absorb iron best on an empty stomach. Take it with water or, better yet, a citrus juice: Iron and vitamin C have a tag-team effect. If it makes you queasy, save it for right after a meal. But don’t mix it with calcium or high-calcium foods — these interfere with iron. You won’t take in either one fully.
But men and postmenopausal women should skip supplements with this mineral unless a doctor says otherwise. The average Multivitamin has more than you need.
Mineral supplements can improve your general health. But there is some restrictions. You can take it large doses.
Large doses of minerals can compete with each other to be absorbed. But you should not use calcium, zinc, or magnesium supplements at the same time.
Besides, these three minerals are easier on your tummy when you take them with food. Therefore, if your doctor recommends them, have them at different meals or snacks. Don’t take any individual mineral at the same time as an MVM or an antioxidant vitamin formula, like one with beta-carotene and lycopene.
When could you have Vitamin A? & How much?
If you’re pregnant, doses over 10,000 IU a day can cause birth defects. High levels of both A and the usually safe beta-carotene may raise your chances of having lung cancer if you’re a smoker.
We need folic acid other than iron supplements. Especially, the newborn baby needs both folic acid and iron. Even
Extra folic acid and iron are very important for a healthy baby. They can be found in most prenatal vitamins.
But you should be alert that some prenatal vitamins can make nausea worse, mostly because of the iron. If this happens to you, pair your prenatal vitamins with a light snack before you go to bed.
Moreover, there might be some interference between the medication and Vitamin K , Calcium, magnesium and Vitamin E. So take care of it.
Some essential nutrients can interfere with many common medications. If you take a traditional blood thinner like warfarin, just the small amount of vitamin K in an MVM can cut its strength. Taking more than 1,000 mg of vitamin E per day can raise your risk for bleeding.
On the other hand, if you take thyroid medication, taking calcium, magnesium, or iron within 4 hours can cut its strength. Ask your doctor about how best to time it.
What should be your daily dose?
Your recommended daily allowance is the daily amount of a nutrient you should get, based on sex and age. DV (daily value) is the percentage of a nutrient that a supplement or food serving adds to the average daily diet for all ages. Upper limit is the most of a nutrient you should get in a day. Side effects from big doses range from tiredness or diarrhea to kidney stones or organ damage. So be cautious.
We have to learn, research and calculate how many nutrients, calcium, magnesium, folic acid and vitamins and minerals supplements are perfect for yourself? Previously I have been told that it depends on individual requirements.
Hence, there’s no one standard MVM formula. Some have more nutrients than recommended. Others may come up short on some RDAs.
For instance, the amount of calcium you need to meet the RDA is too much to fit into a tablet that you could easily swallow. Scan the full ingredients list so you know exactly what’s in the supplement you’re considering. This will also help you know if you need to time when you take it. So you have to be learnt all these ingredients properly.
How much you need to have nutrients?
It’s a great way to select nutrients you need is to shop for formulas geared to your age and sex. For example, many vitamins for seniors have more calcium and vitamins D and B12 than younger people need.
So as you get older, your body doesn’t do as good a job of absorbing B12. Women in particular often need extra calcium and vitamin D after menopause to protect bones.
There is a mix of Opinions about gummy vitamins. One study found that people who take vitamin D in the gummy form get more from it than from a tablet. On the other hand, gummies can have a lot of sugar and calories. And because they taste like candy, it’s easy to go overboard and eat too many. They may even cause cavities. So choose according to your taste.
Always remember that before purchasing any supplements you should read seriously the ingredients on the box. Whether it’s manufactured by authentic pharmacological company or not. There is no restrictions to manufacture it. So take care of it.
If you keep a log, it can help you time out different supplements and keep track of how much you take every day. You should keep all your medical records in a place that you can use it in need.
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