To determine whether your problem is allergic in nature or not, find out whether your answer more positively to the following questions.
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To determine whether your problem is allergic in nature or not, find out whether your answer more positively to the following questions.
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There are several questions which are asked by the patients, regularly. There I have described some common questions and their relevant answers.
Will asthma stop me from leading a normal life?
You can lead a normal and active life, even if you have asthma. All you have to do is follow your doctor’s instructions and take your medicines regularly.
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If you notice any of the signs listed below, consult your doctor. They suggest that your treatment may need to be adjusted.
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DO’S
□ Keep your bed-room clean of dust. It should have no rugs or carpets in it.
□ Get up in the morning at a regular hour.
□ Take morning walks or do some physical exercise.
□ Take simple diet without spices at regular hours. Discretion in diet should be strictly observed.
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COLD AND COUGH
The chronic patient of this problem have their hair going untimely white. To stop the process and cure it, take 300 gins, of basil leaves, dried in shade, 50 gms. of cinnamon, 100 gms. Tejpat, 200 gms. aniseeds, 200 gms. of small cardamom, agiya 300 gms;Banfshaw 25 gms; red sandal 200 gms. and Brahmi herb 200 gms—grind all these ingredients and strain them through a cloth. Now take 10 gms. of this powder, boil it in 500 ml. water and when just a cup of this water remains, add sugar and milk and drink it twice a day like you have tea. All these problems will vanish in a couple of days.
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Basil or Tulsi is such a pious plant for almost all the people of the world that it is worshipped like a goddess. In the Hindus, no food is sacred enough to be offered to any god unless it has a few leaves of Tulsi put on it. In fact, the sacred divine potion ‘Panchamrita’ has Tulsi as one of the basic ingredients. It is actually made of five ‘Amritas’ (nectars) milk, Ganga-water, honey, cow’s urine (some people prefer curd) and Tulsidal or leaves of basil.
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Water is panacea for chronic and incurable diseases. Rise early from bed. Do not wash your face and mouth as you do normally. Sit comfortably and drink four large glasses of water. Do not take any thing for 45 minutes. You can wash your face and brush your mouth after drinking water.
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The Difference Between being Overweight and Obesity- How can I Tell?
What is the difference between being overweight and obesity?
Most of my patients use the word “overweight” and “obesity” interchangeably. The two words are not synonymous.
What is a gland?
The human body contains many glands. They are small sac like structures, each of which secrete various substances. Some called endocrine glands secrete hormones. The glands which are associated with obesity are: the pituitary, which is located at the base of the brain; the thyroid,located in front of and on either side of the windpipe ; the adrenals, two small glands located above each kidney ; the pancreas, lying behind the stomach ; and the sex glands – the ovaries in females and the testes in males. The secretions of each of these glands are important in relation to your individual body chemistry. Each of the secretions of all your glands perform a specific function for your body. Some of these function relate to obesity.
What takes place in the body when I eat and drink ?
Let us understand what takes place in the body when you eat and drink.
Chewing and swallowing : you take food into your mouth, grind it up and swallow.
Digestion : you break down food into small components.
Absorption : you take these small components from the gastro-intestinal tract into your blood stream.
Assimilation : you reassemble these small components in the liver and use them as building blocks.
Excretion : you get rid of waste materials by breathing, perspiring, urinating or defecting.