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		<title>Heart Murmur &#8211; Causes, Symptoms &amp; Treatments</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 11 Apr 2010 01:00:40 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[If you wish to know more about the term called “heart murmur” then this article will surely help you. Heart murmur refers to a whistling kind of sound which is heard by the doctor when he uses a stethoscope for hearing the sound of heart. Heart murmur may or may not be an indicator of [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>If you wish to know more about the term called “heart murmur” then this article will surely help you. Heart murmur refers to a whistling kind of sound which is heard by the doctor when he uses a stethoscope for hearing the sound of heart. Heart murmur may or may not be an indicator of some problem related with heart. Sometimes, a heart murmur indicates nothing. In some people, a heart murmur also signifies some problem with the valves of heart. Doctors suggest some tests for knowing about the problem in the heart valve. These tests may include ECG (electrocardiogram), cardiac catheterization and chest x-ray.</p>
<p>There may be a lot of reasons for heart murmur. It also depends on the medical history of a person. If someone has suffered from a heart attack then he may have heart murmur problem. Apart from this, high blood pressure, fever, pregnancy, Anemia and illness may be the reason for heart murmur. Heart murmurs which do not indicate any kind of health problem may not show any symptoms. However, such heart murmurs which are due to some kind of heart problem may show some symptoms which can be recognized easily. Uneven heartbeat, pain in the chest, fatigue and dizziness are some of the common symptoms which indicate heart murmur.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.drchetan.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/Heart-Murmur-Causes-Symptoms-Treatments.jpg"><img class="alignright size-thumbnail wp-image-535" title="Heart Murmur - Causes, Symptoms &amp; Treatments" src="http://www.drchetan.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/Heart-Murmur-Causes-Symptoms-Treatments-150x150.jpg" alt="Heart Murmur - Causes, Symptoms &amp; Treatments" width="150" height="150" /></a></p>
<p>The treatment of heart murmur is different for different people. It depends on the severity of their problem and medical history as well. Some people who are diagnosed for this problem need no further medical treatment. It can be a normal variant. However, heart murmurs may also indicate a serious infection to the valves. In such cases, antibiotics are given to the people. If some damage is found in the structure of the valves then doctors decide to repair them by doing a surgery. One should understand that a heart murmur is not a problem in itself. It is an indicator of some other problem which might be present in the heart. Doctors become able to spot an underlying heart problem through heart murmur.</p>
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		<title>Candidiasis &#8211; Causes, Symptoms &amp; Treatments</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 22 Mar 2010 01:00:09 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Candidiasis refers to yeast infection which is caused in the mouth. Yeast infection may also appear in other parts of the body. Here, we will be talking only about oral yeast infection. This disease may occur to anyone irrespective of his age and sex. Candidiasis is generally observed in those people who have a weak [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Candidiasis refers to yeast infection which is caused in the mouth. Yeast infection may also appear in other parts of the body. Here, we will be talking only about oral yeast infection. This disease may occur to anyone irrespective of his age and sex. Candidiasis is generally observed in those people who have a weak immunity system. Following are some of the causes of this disease.</p>
<p>Candida fungus is found in the mouths of all the people in certain amounts. The quantity of candida fungus is kept in control by other microorganisms present in the mouth. Candidiasis occurs when the number of candida fungus increases to more than normal. It may occur due to several kinds of illness, stress or medication; which all leads to an increase in the number of candida fungus in the mouth. A few diseases which might cause candida infection include cancer, HIV, diabetes etc. Candidiasis occurs to a lot of people who smoke a lot.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.drchetan.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/Candidiasis-Causes-Symptoms-Treatments.jpg"><img class="alignright size-thumbnail wp-image-512" title="Candidiasis - Causes, Symptoms &amp; Treatments" src="http://www.drchetan.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/Candidiasis-Causes-Symptoms-Treatments-150x150.jpg" alt="Candidiasis - Causes, Symptoms &amp; Treatments" width="150" height="150" /></a></p>
<p>Candidiasis of mouth is also known by the name of Thrush. The most common symptom of this disease is the appearance of lesions in the mouth. White lesions appear in the mouth at the gums, top of the mouth, inner cheeks and tongue. These lesions may cause pain or bleeding when you brush your teeth. In extreme cases, lesions may spread up to the esophagus. This may cause problems in gulping the food. Fever may also occur in case the lesions spread beyond esophagus.</p>
<p>Candidiasis of mouth can be treated easily in those people who are healthy. However, those people who have a weak immunity system are difficult to treat. Antifungal pills and methods are recommended for the treatment of this disease. The treatment may take around ten to fourteen days. The medication for this disease may come in the form of liquids and tablets. The dentist prescribes different medications for different people according to their gender and age. As this disease may be indicating to some other serious health problem, a dentist may advise people to seek the help of a doctor as well.</p>
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		<title>Bulimia Nervosa &#8211; Causes, Symptoms &amp; Treatments</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 20 Mar 2010 01:00:22 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Dr. Chetan</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Bulimia nervosa is a condition in which those people, who are conscious about their weight, consciously eat a lot of food and then they try to reduce their weight by taking extreme weight reduction measures. A person, who is suffering from this condition, may be expected to consume more than 3000 calories in just 1 [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Bulimia nervosa is a condition in which those people, who are conscious about their weight, consciously eat a lot of food and then they try to reduce their weight by taking extreme weight reduction measures. A person, who is suffering from this condition, may be expected to consume more than 3000 calories in just 1 hour. After that he/she may choose to reduce his weight by attempting extreme ways like running for several miles. All this affects the body in a negative way. In this disease, a person is noticed to follow a vicious cycle of overeating and then trying to reduce weight.</p>
<p>Here are some of the causes for this disease. First, people who are dissatisfied from the appearance of their body and its shape begin to think about getting slim too much. Second, the self esteem of people is affected in a negative manner when they realize that others do not like the way they look. This also motivates them to do something extreme for their body. Third, Beauty oriented professions like modeling, acting etc. need people to constantly look good. Such people become obsessed with looking great.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.drchetan.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/Bulimia-Nervosa-Causes-Symptoms-Treatments.jpg"><img class="alignright size-thumbnail wp-image-510" title="Bulimia Nervosa - Causes, Symptoms &amp; Treatments" src="http://www.drchetan.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/Bulimia-Nervosa-Causes-Symptoms-Treatments-150x150.jpg" alt="Bulimia Nervosa - Causes, Symptoms &amp; Treatments" width="150" height="150" /></a></p>
<p>If we talk about the symptoms of Bulimia nervosa then we should know that people who suffer from this disease tend to hide their activities related to overeating and dieting. If such people eat all the food kept in the fridge in the absence of other people, they will replace it with new food. They are guilty about exposing their reality related to the inability to control their hunger and weight. When such people buy food for themselves, they tend to go to different shops so that the shopkeepers do not suspect them for overeating.</p>
<p>Professional help is required for the treatment of Bulimia nervosa. Cognitive behavior therapy is done for treating this disease. First phase of the treatment includes breaking the vicious cycle of overeating and dieting. After this, doctors try to get negative thoughts and stress out of the mind of the patients. They are motivated to mix up with other people of the society and feel good about themselves.</p>
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		<title>Swine Flu H1N1 Treatment</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2009 04:06:19 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Swine Flu is increasingly spreading around in India, and more cases are being admitted to hospitals in all parts of the country. And the hospitals for swine flu treatment are trying the best to provide the treatment to every affected case. Here is the treatment for Swine Flu and instructions for people unaware about it [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img class="alignright" title="h1n1 virus" src="http://www.drchetan.com/images/h1n1.png" alt="h1n1 virus" /><strong><a href="http://www.drchetan.com/swine-flu-information.html">Swine Flu</a></strong> is increasingly spreading around in India, and more cases are being admitted to hospitals in all parts of the country. And the <a href="http://www.drchetan.com/authorized-swine-flu-treatment-hospitals-india.html">hospitals for swine flu treatment</a> are trying the best to provide the treatment to every affected case.</p>
<p>Here is the treatment for Swine Flu and instructions for people unaware about it -<br />
<strong>Symptomatic treatment</strong> -<br />
This treatment is to reduce the symptoms like high temperature, body pains etc. by the use of Paracetamol. This is still not to be administered in excess. As Paracetamol is a multi-acting drug and can produce side-effects. And its usage in kids has to be strictly done under physician&#8217;s instructions.</p>
<p><strong>Antivirals</strong> -<br />
This is the group of drugs that can help in reducing the symptoms of swine flu, and to relieve the patient, but the virus is not fully killed with these drugs.<br />
<strong>Oseltamavir (Tamiflu)<br />
Zanamivir (Relenza)</strong></p>
<p><img title="tamiflu swine flu drug" src="http://www.drchetan.com/images/tamiflu.jpg" alt="tamiflu swine flu drug" /></p>
<p>These drugs reduce the time of your staying ill, reduce all the symptoms, and moreover they reduce the high-risk complications like pneumonia etc.<br />
The Relenza drug comes in form of <strong>Inhaler</strong> which are similar to the inhalers that asthmatic patients use. The usage of these both drugs directly is not advised and your need to first get tested for Swine Flu. If you are found infected, the dosage is advised by the doctor depending on the severity.<br />
Using these drugs without any medical supervision is very risky.</p>
<p><strong>Antimicrobial drugs</strong> -<br />
usually when there is a viral attack in the body, the immunity in body gets reduced and this is the time when you can be more prone to other diseases. One of the most common diseases is <strong>Pneumonia</strong> caused by strep. pneumonia.<br />
These are given to patients who are severely ill due to Swine Flu, as the extra-flu complications are expected to have occurred in them.</p>
<p><strong>Other tips</strong>:<br />
I have read in comments in a few news sites that people are unknowingly giving <strong>aspirin </strong>tablets in small doses to kids with fever. Aspirin is a strong drug and can cause vomitings and in some higher doses can cause Reye&#8217;s syndrome apart from many other side effects.<br />
<strong>Don&#8217;t take self decisions.</strong> Seek advise and medication from any health practitioner. Only they know what dosage, and which drugs are to be given, depending on the severity of the disease.<br />
While being treated, stay away from other for at least a couple days after the symptoms are reduced, and those who are still safe, should <a href="http://www.drchetan.com/wear-face-masks-prevent-swine-flu.html">wear face masks</a> and check these <a href="http://www.drchetan.com/who-precautions-swine-flu-protection.html">WHO precautions against Swine Flu infection</a>.</p>
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		<title>Wear face masks to prevent Swine Flu</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2009 02:20:52 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[This post is just an explanation to a doubt raised over the usage of Face mask, over normal tissue papers or hankies, for the prevention of Swine Flu. Here are my thoughts - Face masks are made from micro-pores which can take in-and-out the air for respiration, but most of micro-organisms are stopped from penetrating [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This post is just an explanation to a doubt raised over the usage of Face mask, over normal tissue papers or hankies, for the prevention of <a href="http://www.drchetan.com/swine-flu-information.html">Swine Flu</a>. Here are my thoughts -</p>
<ol>
<li><img class="alignright" title="swine flu prevent face mask" src="http://www.drchetan.com/images/swine-flu-prevention.jpg" alt="swine flu prevent face mask" width="200" height="200" /><strong>Face masks are made from micro-pores</strong> which can take in-and-out the air for respiration, but most of micro-organisms are stopped from penetrating in. These are what doctors use during surgeries, so you can assume the safety with it. On the other hand, the normal hand-kerchief or tissue papers are safe to some extent, but still are not strong enough to stop every micro-organism to enter the body.</li>
<li><strong>Face masks are easy to wear</strong> &#8211; This has nothing to do with the disease infection risk, but still you can&#8217;t have your hand near the mouth to cover it. Also, the mouth mask has the ear loops and nose tags which can be used without any further help needed.</li>
<li><strong>Hand can get infected on surface</strong> &#8211; You hold the hanky and again touch some unclean surfaces in your house or hospitals with the same hand. This can increase the risk of h1n1 virus spread, but mouth mask is not usually touched, or needed to touch until you are changing it.</li>
<li>Also, most of the <strong>face masks are properly sterilized</strong> and there is zero risk when you are using it. On the other hand, the hankies don&#8217;t come sterilized, but are just washed which can not clean away any bacteria or H1N1 virus. The virus stays for around 2-8 hours on the surface and can infect the body, so regular changing of the face masks is the best way to keep safe.</li>
<li>However, it still <strong>depends on the availability</strong> and your house safety levels that you can use a face mask or a hanky to keep yourself safe from Swine Flu. The face mask is totally advised and is available in surgical instruments stores, pharmacies all over.</li>
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<ul></ul>
<p>But still, just wearing face masks isn&#8217;t everything. You need to be totally hygienic, try to stay away from crowded areas and don&#8217;t go to places with excess pollution in the air. Try to stay away from people who are ill.</p>
<p>Here are some <a href="http://www.drchetan.com/authorized-swine-flu-treatment-hospitals-india.html">authorized swine flu treatment hospitals</a> in India, and also precautions given by WHO to <a href="http://www.drchetan.com/who-precautions-swine-flu-protection.html">keep safe from Swine Flu</a>.</p>
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		<title>WHO precautions &#8211; Swine Flu Protection</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2009 14:07:32 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[World Health Organization had declared Swine Flu as a pandemic disease in June. Pandemic is an epidemic that is geographically widespread; occurring throughout a region or even throughout the world. And being air-borne, the risk of spread of Swine Flu has increased very much. Here are a few tips and precautions given by WHO to [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img class="alignright" title="h1n1" src="http://www.drchetan.com/images/h1n1.png" alt="h1n1" />World Health Organization had declared <a title="swine flu h1n1" href="http://www.drchetan.com/swine-flu-information.html" target="_blank">Swine Flu</a> as a pandemic disease in June. <em>Pandemic is an epidemic that is geographically widespread; occurring throughout a region or even throughout the world.</em><br />
And being air-borne, the risk of spread of Swine Flu has increased very much.</p>
<p>Here are a few tips and precautions given by WHO to keep yourself and others safe from Swine Flu H1N1 virus -</p>
<ol>
<li> Cover your nose and mouth with disposable tissue when coughing or sneezing.</li>
<li> Dispose off used tissues properly immediately after use.</li>
<li> Regularly wash hands with soap and water.</li>
<li> If you have flu-like symptoms, seek medical advice immediately.</li>
<li> If you have flu-like symptoms, keep a distance of at least 1 meter from other people.</li>
<li> If you have flu-like symptoms, stay home from work, school or crowded places.</li>
<li> Avoid hugging, kissing and shaking hands when greeting.</li>
<li> Avoid touching eyes, nose or mouth with unwashed hands.</li>
</ol>
<p>These were the instructions given by WHO, but you can be more safer by usage of <strong>face masks, and gloves</strong> while touching any ill patient or any unhealthy places. Face masks are available in pharmacies generally, but if out of stock, you should visit any surgical instruments store to find it. Don&#8217;t worry about fashion when its matter of health. Wear face masks in any public places where there is excess crowd.</p>
<p>If you are ill, may that be flu-like or not, just try to stay isolated and avoid contact with other people. And contact your doctor and any <strong><a href="http://www.drchetan.com/authorized-swine-flu-treatment-hospitals-india.html">authorized swine flu treatment hospital</a></strong> as soon as possible.</p>
<p>Also, when you visit any hospital to get tested for swine flu, use mouth mask and gloves and don&#8217;t touch any surfaces. Ensure that you are being tested with a <strong>new syringe</strong>.<br />
More tips will be shared soon.</p>
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		<title>Authorized Swine Flu Treatment hospitals in India</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2009 11:52:54 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Swine Flu when declared as Pandemic all over the world, measures had to be taken already but still people were late to realize about the disease, and government has finally set up a few authorized health centers to check for and treat Swine Flu, in India. Here are the hospitals which were authorized for the [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong><a href="http://www.drchetan.com/swine-flu-information.html">Swine Flu</a></strong> when declared as Pandemic all over the world, measures had to be taken already but still people were late to realize about the disease, and government has finally set up a few authorized health centers to check for and treat Swine Flu, in India.</p>
<p>Here are the hospitals which were authorized for the same -</p>
<h2>Mumbai</h2>
<p><strong>Kasturba Gandhi Hospital</strong><br />
Arthur Road, N M Joshi Marg, Jacob Circle, Mumbai &#8211; 11<br />
(022) 23083901, 23092458, 23004512</p>
<p><strong>Haffkine Institute</strong><br />
Acharya Donde Marg, Parel, Mumbai &#8211; 12<br />
(022) 24160947, 24160961, 24160962</p>
<p><strong>Sir J J Hospital</strong><br />
J J Marg, Byculla, Mumbai &#8211; 08<br />
(022) 23735555, 23739031, 23760943, 23768400<br />
23731144 / 5555 / 23701393 / 1366</p>
<p><strong>Other hospitals in city</strong> -</p>
<ul>
<li> Jaslok Hospital</li>
<li> Bombay Hospital</li>
<li> Breach Candy Hospital</li>
<li> Shushrusha Hospital</li>
<li> Hinduja Hospital</li>
<li> Saifee Hospital</li>
<li> Prince Ali Khan Hospital</li>
<li> H N Hospital</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Western Suburb</strong> -</p>
<ul>
<li> Lilavati Hospital</li>
<li> nanavati Hospital</li>
<li> Asian Heart Hospital</li>
<li> Holy Family Hospital</li>
<li> Holy Spirit Hospital</li>
<li> Reliance (Ambani) Hospital</li>
<li> Brahmakumari Hospital</li>
<li> Gurunanak Hospital</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Eastern Suburb</strong> -</p>
<ul>
<li> Hiranandani Hospital</li>
<li> Wockhardt Hospital</li>
<li> Inlak Hospital</li>
</ul>
<h2>Pune</h2>
<p><strong>National Institute of Virology</strong><br />
20A Ambedkar Road, Pune – 11<br />
(020) 26006290</p>
<p><strong>Naidu Hospital</strong><br />
Nr Le&#8217;Meridian, Raja Bahadur Mill, GPO, Pune &#8211; 01<br />
(020) 26058243</p>
<h2>Delhi</h2>
<p><strong>All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS)</strong><br />
Ansari Nagar, Aurobindo Marg Ring Road, New Delhi &#8211; 29<br />
(011) 26594404, 26861698 Prof. R C Deka &#8211; 9868397464</p>
<p><strong>Vallabhai Patel Chest Institute</strong><br />
University Enclave, New Delhi- 07<br />
(011) 27667102, 27667441, 27667667, 27666182</p>
<p><strong>National Institute for Communicable Diseases</strong><br />
22, Sham Nath Marg,<br />
New Delhi &#8211; 54<br />
(011) 23971272/060/344/524/449/326</p>
<h2>Hyderabad</h2>
<p><strong>Govt. General and Chest Diseases Hospital,</strong><br />
Erragadda, Hyderabad<br />
(040) 23814939</p>
<p><strong>Kondapur Area Hospital</strong></p>
<p><strong>Vanasthalipuram area hospital</strong></p>
<p><strong>King koti general hospital</strong></p>
<p>Could not find correct contact info about the above Hyderabad hospitals, but you can directly go there if nearby your area.</p>
<h2>Vishakapatnam</h2>
<p><strong>Govt Chest Hospital, Peda waltair</strong></p>
<h2>Chennai</h2>
<p><strong>King </strong><strong>Institute of Preventive Medicine (24/7 Service)</strong><br />
Guindy, Chennai – 32<br />
(044) 22501520, 22501521 &amp; 22501522</p>
<p><strong>Communicable Diseases Hospital</strong><br />
Thondiarpet, Chennai<br />
(044) 25912686/87/88, 9444459543</p>
<p><strong>Government General Hospital</strong><br />
Opp. Central Railway Station, Chennai – 03<br />
(044) 25305000, 25305723, 25305721, 25330300</p>
<h2>Kolkata</h2>
<p><strong>ID Hospital</strong><br />
57,Beliaghata, Beliaghata Road, Kolkata &#8211; 10?<br />
(033) 23701252</p>
<h2>Kochi</h2>
<p><strong>Government Medical College</strong><br />
Gandhi Nagar P O, Kottayam &#8211; 08<br />
(0481) 2597311,2597312</p>
<p><strong>Taluk Hospital</strong><br />
Railway Station Road, Alwaye, Ernakulam<br />
(0484) 2624040 Sathyajit &#8211; 09847840051</p>
<h2>Bangalore</h2>
<p><strong>Victoria Hospital</strong><br />
K R Market, Kalasipalayam,<br />
Bangalore &#8211; 02<br />
(080) 26703294 <strong>Dr. Gangadhar</strong> &#8211; 94480-49863</p>
<p><span><span>SDS 26631923  <strong>Dr.Shivaraj</strong> 99801-48780</span></span></p>
<h2>Coimbatore</h2>
<p><span><span><strong>ID Hospital</strong> &#8211; (033) 23701252</span></span></p>
<h2>Ahmedabad</h2>
<p><strong>Civil Hospital</strong><br />
Asarwa,<br />
Ahmedabad – 380 016 (Gujarat) INDIA.<br />
+91 79 22683721-31</p>
<p>I got this list built through help from friends on twitter, and some other news sites. Please comment if you get information about any other authorized hopitals for Swine Flu Treatment.</p>
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		<title>Fats &#8211; What are they and what are their types</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 28 Dec 2007 12:07:26 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Fats are always a needed factor in out body. Total fat content in human body is about 27%. They help in increasing nutrient absorption, transmission of nerve impulse, maintaining cell membrane integrity, gain in weight, and also sometimes responsible for certain heart diseases. Where is fat generally stored? In men, fat is stored in the [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Fats are always a needed factor in out body. Total fat content in human body is about <strong>27%</strong>. They help in increasing nutrient absorption, transmission of nerve impulse, maintaining cell membrane integrity, gain in weight, and also sometimes responsible for certain heart diseases.</p>
<p><strong>Where is fat generally stored?</strong><br />
In men, fat is stored in the middle of the body, in the stomach region, whereas women store fat around their pelvis, thighs and butt regions.</p>
<p>Fats are generally good and bad fats when fatty acids are classifieds.</p>
<p><strong>Bad fats include the Saturated fats and the Trans fats.</strong></p>
<p><strong>Saturated fats -</strong> These are the fats which are responsible for raising the total cholestrol level as well as the Low-Density-Lipoprotein cholesterol.<br />
These are found in animal products such as meat, eggs, dairy products and seafood.<br />
Plant products which have saturated fats are coconut oil, palm oil and palm kernel oil, which all contain high content of saturated fats in them.</p>
<p><strong>Trans fats -</strong> These are formed when the liquid oils are hydrogenated. Hydrogenation process is done to increase the shelf life of the food. Due to this, trans fatty acids are found in packaged foods, commercially fried foods. Some fried foods include french fries, fast food chains, and other snacks such as microwaved popcorns.</p>
<p><strong>Good fats include the Monounsaturated fats and polyunsaturated fats.</strong></p>
<p><strong>Monounsaturated fats -</strong> These fats lower the total cholestrol and Low-density-lipoproteins cholesterol. These increase the High-density-lipoproteins, which is the good cholestrol. Foods which contain high amount of monosaturated fats are Nut, canola oil and olive oils.</p>
<p><strong>Polyunsaturated fats -</strong> These also lower the total cholesterol and LDL cholesterol. Sea food such as salmon and fish oil, corn, soy, safflower and sunflower oils are high in polyunsaturated fats. One of the most essential fatty acid &#8220;Omega 3&#8243; fatty acids belongs to this polyunsaturated fat group.</p>
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		<title>5 Natural Ways to Control High Blood Pressure</title>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img src="http://www.drchetan.com/images/blood_pressure.jpg" title="Blood pressure" alt="Blood pressure" align="left" height="156" width="206" />When a high blood pressure patient visits a doctor, the most common treatment that is given for that is drugs of some composition that helps in levelling the blood pressure. And the patient is also given various ways of diet control methods by which the regular heart beat and adequate blood pressure is maintained.<br />
But usage of drugs is not always good as they may cause side effects, and also dietary control can lead to <strong>hypervitaminosis </strong>or also <strong>deficiency</strong> of vitamins to some extent is some food intake is controlled.<br />
Here are a few ways by which you can very well maintain and control your high blood pressure:</p>
<p>1. <strong>Control salt intake</strong> &#8211; When people can&#8217;t think to control their diet or food intake, the best way to control your blood pressure is by decreasing your salt intake. The normal requirement of Salt to an adult human body is 0.5 grams. But about 6 grams of salt is taken all over every day. Higher sodium concentrations may lead to high blood pressure which further leads to heart disease and stroke.</p>
<p>2. <strong>Control your weight</strong> &#8211; Over weight or obesity can lead to cardiac failure and high blood pressure. So the weight of the body has to be controlled to a certain level which depends on the height and age of the body. There are many ways by which you can control your weight by not decreasing your food intake. By always physically active, being bedridden may make you obese very easily.</p>
<p>3. <strong>Smoking/Drinking</strong> &#8211; Avoid drinking alcohol or smoking cigarettes. They are one of the major factors which lead to heart and kidney diseases through high blood pressure. Drinking more than twice a day can cause high blood pressure. For a heavy drinker, it is difficult to control blood pressure by any means.<br />
Nicotine, a chemical in tobacco of cigarettes causes constriction of blood vessels and lead to higher blood pressure. Direct smokers or second-hand smokers, both have the risk of high blood pressure. Smoking through high blood pressure can lead to lung cancer, bladder cancer and heart disease.</p>
<p>4. <strong>Regular work habits</strong> &#8211; When at home or workplace, some small amount of works can always be good to maintain your blood pressure. According to a research, some lifestyle physical activity can decrease the systolic blood pressure by 10-15 points. Activities like working at the garden, or moving the vacuum cleaner, or other household activities.</p>
<p>5. <strong>Exercise and fitness</strong> &#8211; Being active always helps! Healthy benefits are always seen when you are physically active and reduces the risk of cardiovascular diseases. Swimming, cycling, jogging, skiing, aerobic dancing, walking are the various types of physical exercises. For people aged between 18 and 65, hourly exercise five times a week is enough to maintain good and healthy heart.</p>
<p>Then comes the drugs which are prescribed by the doctors/physicians which can reduce BP, but the 5 above need no advice of doctors, and are very natural methods of controlling BP and saving you from diseases.</p>
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		<title>Can&#8217;t leave Tobacco? Then at least Vaporise it!</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Doctors and medical advisers repeatedly been advising people and tobacco addicts to avoid tobacco and its products. As tobacco has a harmful chemical called Nicotine which later results to serious conditions and even cancer, Oral cancer due to tobacco and Lung cancer due to smoking of cigarette. For people like these, i would suggest the [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Doctors and medical advisers repeatedly been advising people and tobacco addicts to avoid tobacco and its products. As tobacco has a harmful chemical called Nicotine which later results to serious conditions and even cancer, Oral cancer due to tobacco and Lung cancer due to smoking of cigarette. For people like these, i would suggest the best thing as a <a href="http://www.gotvape.com/" title="Vaporizer" target="_blank">Vaporizers</a>, which heats the tobacco to a certain temperature, and here the toxic ingredients are lost, and the main plant material remains intact.</p>
<p>In a vaporizer, a temperature of about 180 C at which the material melts and vapor is produced which is less harmful than a normal smoke. The main ingredients that are lost by the process of vaporizing are Tar, Carbon monoxide and Carcinogens. Also the taste of the vaporized product also becomes pleasant and well accepted by people.</p>
<p>So if you can&#8217;t avoid it, at least modify it.. its beneficial for you! There are various kinds of vaporizers available in the market, try out any and save your life <img src='http://www.drchetan.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_smile.gif' alt=':)' class='wp-smiley' /> </p>
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