Over a decade, We have devoted my working life to bringing to others, awareness about what We have personally experiences and learnt. These experiences have taught me what We passionately share with all my clients. Scientific research has proved time and time again that when we change our daily habits, we not only improve our health but also avoid many of the illnesses that plague the society today. One of the most important area of change involves the way we eat.
Common hormonal disorder PCOS (Polycystic Ovary Syndrome) affects one in four women. The sex hormones get out of balance. Normally the ovaries make a tiny amount of male sex hormones (androgens). In PCOD (Polycystic Ovary Disease) they start making slightly more androgens. This may cause you to stop ovulating, getting acne and extra facial and body hair.
The body has a problem using insulin efficiently. When the body does not use insulin well, blood sugar levels go up. Over time this increases your chance of getting diabetes. To treat PCOD your doctor might prescribe birth control pills, metformin to help you have a regular menstrual cycle or fertility medicines, if you have trouble getting pregnant. All this will bandage the existing symptoms only to exaggerate side effects later.
A clean eating plan, however can go a long way in treating the causative factors and finally eliminating and curing the disease. The overwhelming evidence of contemporary science is that food is a major contributing cause for PCOD and other major illnesses. The particular dietary factor most implicated in this relationship is the overconsumption of simple sugars and hormone injected dairy. The interesting thing about this problem is that they can often be prevented and managed with simple adjustments in our daily living.
Thyroid is the most important, yet the most neglected gland in our body. The butterfly-shaped gland secretes hormones that manage essential functions in the body like metabolising food, regulating our sleep pattern, weight management, mood swings, depression and anxiety. Healthcare practitioners solely rely on blood tests, and subsequently ‘prescription hormone therapy’ to treat thyroid related problems. The attention to food and nutrients to encourage proper functioning of the gland is often ignored. The nutrients that the thyroid gland needs are easily available in many food items. Let’s use the right information to heal our thyroid effectively.
Osteoporosis happens when the density of bones decreases and the body stops producing bones as much as it did before. It can affect both males and females but is most likely to occur among women after menopause due to sudden decrease in estrogen, the hormone that normally protects the body against osteoporosis.As the bones become weaker, the risk of a fracture during a fall or even a minor knock is higher.It affect the structure and strength of bones and is more likely to result in fracture. It is more likely to affect women after menopause but poor diet and smoking increases the risk. A special X-Ray based scan, called DEXA, is used for diagnosis. Modifiable risk factors include inactivity, tobacco smoking, eating disorder such as bulimia nervosa, anorexia, or orthorexia, excessive alcohol intake, low level or intake of calcium, vitamin D, and magnesium. Its main symptoms are back pain, vertebra, A stooped posture, Loss of height over time.
Age | % |
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0-20 | 0 |
21-44 | 25 |
45-64 | 20 |
65 & older | 55 |
Menopause is a process through which a woman ceases to be fertile. It is a normal part of life and is not considered a disease. Despite being a natural process in the body of a woman, menopause can cause drastic changes triggering severe symptoms.The symptoms of menopause may occur years before a women’s final period. Some women may even experience the symptoms for month or even for years afterward. It marks the end of a woman’s fertility. The average age of menopause is 50. Symptoms of menopause include hot flashes, night sweats, cognitive changes and mood fluctuations. A reduction in the level of estrogen can lead to symptoms of menopause. Symptoms are Anxiety, joint pain, headaches, depression, hot flashes, panic order, lower fertility, vaginal dryness, irregular periods, digestive problems.
Nutrition is an important part of managing diabetes. People with diabetes can enjoy the same foods as those who do not have diabetes. Eating a variety of healthy foods in reasonable portions can help manage blood glucose, weight, blood pressure, cholesterol, uric acid.
To control your blood sugars, you need to control the amount of carbohydrate-containing food, fruit, starch, yogurt and milk, you eat at each meal. The amount you need depends on your blood sugar goals and calorie needs. The American Diabetes Association says most people can start with 45 to 60 g carbohydrate per meal. To help lower blood cholesterol levels, you need to include foods high in fibre and limit the amount of saturated fats and trans fats in your diet. In addition to high-fibre foods, eat whole grains, fruits and vegetables. Choose lean cuts of meat and low-fat and non-fat dairy foods to limit your intake of saturated fat. Transfats are primarily found in baked goods.
Processed commercial foods is replaced with nutritious power-packed food which has sustained mankind over millennia before the introduction of agricultural revolution. The diabetes management program, aims to support healthy weight loss, which helps clearing fatty deposits within the pancreas and liver which can otherwise interfere with insulin secretion and normal insulin action. After 12 weeks, the participants lose an impressive upto 10 Kgs plus 3 inches around the waste. Additionally, their fasting insulin falls by ¼ and into the normal range. Yes! With the combination diet, exercise and meditation to relieve stress.
What does it take for one to become disease free and achieve longevity? Today heart attacks and strokes are the two leading causes of death among people in India. Due to medical and commercial propaganda, you have been brainwashed into thinking that cholesterol is an evil substance that should be avoided at all costs. Infact cholesterol is a valuable bio-chemical, it forms for instance, the basis of steroidal hormones & vitamin D; and it is highly concentrated in the brain and as well as the liver, adrenal glands and nerves. It is also a necessary steroid that contributes to the manufacturing of key male and female sex hormones.
Medically supervised trials with low cholesterol diets were unsuccessful in significantly lowering blood cholesterol levels or reducing the risk of heart disease. Low blood cholesterol does not mean freedom from the disease.
Infact some drug treatments to lower cholesterol have resulted in increase in rate of heart disease. This changes when people avoid commercial processed food, poly unsaturated oils like corn and soy etc. Refined sugar contributes to the development of cardiovascular disease because sugar injetion raises insulin levels, which block a key enzyme that synthesis cholesterol.
There is no magic food to decrease the risk of developing heart disease, but an entire lifestyle modification. The diet plan for heart health is designed to include the best protecting food and elimination of inflammatory food. A lot of good fats like nuts and seed oils are prescribed with inclusion of loads of seasonal vegetables, fruits and wholefoods.
The role of diet is crucial and one of the key factors that change and impact all other cardiovascular risk factors.