Sunday, April 16, 2017

Scientific reasons: Why in Hindu temples charnamrit (holy water) is kept in copper vessel


From ancient times cooper is associated with spirituality. In different Hindu temples charnamrit (holy water) is kept in copper vessel. When anybody go into the temple they take charnamrit (holy water) from this copper vessel.


Has anyone tried out to find out why the charnamrit is kept in copper vessel only; not in steel or aluminium or any other metallic vessel, because copper has various health promoting effects. Our ancient saints (rishi-muni) knew these beneficial properties of copper, hence, they made decision to kept the charnamrit (holy water) in copper vessel only.


These are the scientific reasons behind this:-

1. Copper water regulates thyroid gland
2. It fight against anaemia and helps in iron absorption
3. It stimulates brain cells and promotes brain function
4. It helps in skin health
5. It aids digestion
6. It promotes faster recovery
7. It kills bacteria and unhealthy microbes
8. It aids in bone health and prevents Artharitis
9. It keeps the heart healthy

Saturday, April 1, 2017

Dietary changes in summer season

Hello friends,

Winter season already said us bye-bye. Daily temperature keep rising up. In summer season heat stroke is common problem and many individuals get affected from the different symptoms of heat stroke.

In this summer if you slightly change your diet pattern and add some specific items in your diet, you can prevent yourself from the symptoms of heat stroke.

To know more about the "garmi ka khaan-paan" click on the below link.
https://youtu.be/XVtMVMt-MnU

Tuesday, March 28, 2017

Hello friends,
I created a channel on YouTube entitled "dietitian ki Salah". Please subscribe the channel to be updated for valuable information related to health and nutrition from time to time.

Below is my first video on this YouTube channel
https://youtu.be/o3_lIDexi6U

Monday, March 20, 2017

Risk factors of vitamin D deficiency

In my previous post, I talked about importance of vitamin D in human beings and how it is essential for various physiological and metabolic functions of body. Hence, if the amount of vitamin D decreases than normal it can hinder normal body functioning.

               

Therefore, Today I will inform you about the various risk factors of vitamin D deficiency which are as follows.

# Inadequate sun exposure.
# Heavy and regular use of sunscreens/ sunblocks.
# Increasing tendency to live in air conditioners.
# Old age of individual as their ability of vitamin D synthesis in skin decreases with age.
# Patients with renal disease, Crohn's disease, celiac disease, cystic fibrosis, inflammatory bowel disease.
# Individuals having problem of fat metabolism and absorption have higher risk of vitamin D deficiency as vitamin D is a fat soluble vitamin.
# Obesity.


Sunday, March 19, 2017

Importance of vitamin D

Hello friends and followers click the below link and know about the importance of vitamin D.

https://youtu.be/iSE0S5nQYsA

Monday, March 13, 2017

Role of thyroid hormone in human body

Thyroid hormones play important role in human body. T3 and T4 hormones were produced through thyroid gland.

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# They are essential for proper development and differentiation of cells of human body.

# They regulate the metabolism of micronutrients, i.e., protein, fat and carbohydrates (energy expenditure of cells).

# They influence protein synthesis and enhance the body's sensitivity to catecholamines and stimulate the formulation of RBCs to enhance the oxygen delivery.

Apart from these important functions thyroid hormone had several Physiological effects on the body.

# They cause an increase in basal metabolic rate.

# They are essential for normal growth in children.

# They exert a crucial effect on development on development  of fetal and neonatal brain by assisting in neural cell migration, differentiation and signaling.

# These hormones also exert crucial effects on cardiovascular, central reproductive and nervous system.

Production of T3 and T4 hormone is dependent on thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH).

Excess or deficiency of thyroid hormone leads to clinical conditions known as hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism which will be dealt in next time.

If you have any query/ question regarding this matter, ask me via your comments.

Friday, March 10, 2017

Live your life with Heart-wise


Heart is the main organ of body that circulate nutrients to whole body through blood circulation.
You become what you eat and what you do.

One's overall health not only indicate that he/she is free from diseases but it also indicate his/her physical fitness, mental ability and spiritual health.

To become physically healthy avoid junk and fatty food, eat healthy diet and do regular exercise.

Think positive for your mental well-being; pray and do meditation for your good spiritual health which overall keeps your heart healthy.