DIABETES DIET!

 Complaints of gradual development of polyuria, intense thirst, with perhaps nocturia, weight loss, weakness and lassitude, pruritis, cramps in legs, crops of boils, and loss of libido, a person claims that it has been happening over some period. This condition is diabetes mellitus.

Diabetes mellitus is a group of metabolic diseases characterized by hyperglycemia resulting from defects in insulin secretion, insulin action, or both.

Diet plays a very important role in order to manage diabetes such as:

• Restoration of normal blood glucose and optimal lipid levels.

• Maintenance of blood glucose level as near to physiologic levels to prevent onset or progression of complication.

• Maintenance of normal growth rate in children and adolescents as well as attainment and maintenance of reasonable body weight in adolescents and adults.

• Management of weight reduction for obese individuals with NIDDM.

• Improvement in the overall health of patients with diabetes through optimal nutrition.

 

Diabetes diet

CarbohydratesShould comprises 55-60% of the calories, with a form amount of amount to be determined by individual eating habits and blood glucose and lipid responses. Unrefined carbohydrates should be substituted by refined carbohydrates to the extent possible.

Proteins

Recommended dietary allowance of 0.85 gm per kg body weight for adults is an appropriate guide. If renal dysfunction, reduce intake to 0.6 g per kg.

Fat

Fat comprises approximately 30% of total calories and all components should be reduced proportionately. Replacement of saturated fat is desirable to reduce cardiovascular risk. Cholesterol intake should be <300mg per day.

Fibre

Increased consumption of dietary fibre especially soluble fibre is associated with lower levels of blood glucose and serum lipids. The water-insoluble fibres and most hemicelluloses found in whole-grain breads, cereals, and wheat bran affect gastrointestinal transit time and fecal bulk with little impact on plasma glucose. However highly viscous water-soluble fibres such as pectins, gums, and storage polysaccharides found in fruits, tubers, oat, and oat bran, when eaten in purified form, reduce serum levels of glucose and insulin. The ideal recommended amount of fibre in the patient’s diet is 35-40 gm per day.

Alternative sweeteners

Both nutritive and non-nutritive sweeteners are acceptable in diabetes management.

Sodium

Should be restricted to 1000mg/1000Kcal, not to exceed 3000 mg/ d to minimize symptoms of hypertension

Alcohol

In moderation and may need to be restricted entirely by the person with diabetes and insulin-induced hypoglycemia, neuropathy, poor control of glucose and lipid, or obesity.

Vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants intake should be encouraged.

Forbidden foods

Jam, jellies, honey, jaggery, tinned foods, sweets, chocolates, ice creams, pastries, glucose, drinks, foods made with a lot of sugar, pudding, sauces.

Food allowed in moderation

Bread of all kinds and chapatis made from wheat or millets, plain biscuits, all fresh fruits, baked beans, breakfast cereals, and sugar in very moderate quantity.

Saccharine for sweetening is often recommended but people often end up taking too many calories because any food contains calories not just because of the sugar but even carbohydrates and proteins are a rich energy sources. It is often better to take some sugar in moderation rather than binging on saccharine-laden foods.

Free foods

All meat, fish, eggs (not fried), clear soup or meat extracts; tea or coffee; vegetables such as cabbage, cauliflower, spinach, pumpkin, brinjal, lady’s finger, turnip, French beans, cucumber, lettuce, tomato, spring onions, radish, asparagus. Spices, salt, pepper, and mustered; natural butter in small quantities.

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Prime combionics

 

Combiotics is a unique product in a capsule-in-capsule form with a mixture of multivitamins and minerals along with prebiotics and probiotics, which not only takes care of the body's nutritional requirements but also supports a healthy digestive system.

VESTIGE PRIME COMBIOTICS – Multivitamins & Minerals with Prebiotics & Probiotics

1. Vestige Prime Combiotics is a unique product which is in a capsule-in-capsule formulation with a

combination of vitamins and minerals along with prebiotics and probiotics.

2. The outer Vestige Combiotics capsule contains the vitamins, minerals and prebiotics.

3. The inner Vestige Combiotics houses the probiotic (good bacteria) in a stable form that is released

in the gut for its action.

4. It not only takes care of the body’s basic nutritional needs but also supports a healthy digestive

system by providing a unique Pro- prebiotic combination

MULTIVITAMINS & MULTI MINERALS

1. Multivitamins and minerals are used to provide substances that are not taken in through the diet.

2. Multivitamins and minerals help to treat vitamin or mineral deficiencies caused due to

3. Illness.

4. Pregnancy.

5. Poor nutrition.

6. Digestive disorders.

7. Certain medications, and many other conditions.

PROBIOTICS vs PREBIOTICS Probiotics 

1. Live good bacteria for the gut.

2. Promotes a healthy digestive tract & immune system.

3. Sensitive to heat.

4. May support the treatment of Diarrhoea, irritable bowel syndrome and reduce the severity of

colds and flu.

Prebiotics

1. Specialized plant fibre that acts as a fertilizer for the good bacteria that is already in the digestive

system.

2. Supports healthy digestion and immune function.

3. Not affected by heat.

4. Aids in digestion and may support the treatment of digestive disorders.

Vestige Combiotics Benefits

1. Vestige Combiotics Maintaining daily wellbeing.

2. Vestige Combiotics supplement Improving vitality.

3. Vestige Prime Combiotics enhancing the immune system.

4. Combiotics Supporting digestion.

5. Supplementing an unbalanced diet in an excellent one-a-day dose.

6. Vestige Combiotics Preventing degenerative diseases such as heart disease, diabetes,

osteoporosis, and also against seasonal infections such as cold and flu

VESTIGE PRIME COMBIOTICS – Who can have it?

1. Children with poor appetite.

2. Older people with weak digestive systems.

3. People with compromised immunity.

4. People with poor eating habits.

5. People with a malabsorption problem.

6. People who are under stress.

7. Women who are planning to conceive.

8. People who are fitness enthusiasts and want to stay healthy. Vestige Combiotics Dosage & Uses

One capsule a day after meals. Doses may vary according to age, sign, and symptoms

Vestige Combiotics Side effects: Usually, No side effect has been noted, If you are feeling any problem then It is advised to stop immediately and consult your doctor.

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Ginkgo biloba

Ginkgo biloba, commonly known as ginkgo or ginkgo is also known as the maidenhair tree, is a species of tree native to China. It is the last living species in the order Ginkgoales, which first appeared over 290 million years ago.

Ginkgo biloba is an antioxidant-rich herb used to enhance brain health and treat a variety of conditions. Although dietary supplements typically contain extracts of the plant's leaves, ginkgo Biloba seeds are commonly used for healing purposes in traditional Chinese medicine.1

Ginkgo contains numerous flavonoids, compounds that proponents suggest can protect against aging-related issues such as dementia by improving blood flow to the brain, among other benefits.

Brain Health

So far, studies testing ginkgo biloba's effects against aging-related declines in brain health have yielded mixed results. A review of studies using the standardized Ginkgo biloba extract EGb 761 found the supplement to be more effective than a placebo in most cases of Alzheimer's disease, and vascular or mixed dementia.3

The review was unable to identify a consistent benefit of using Ginkgo biloba in the treatment of neuropsychiatric conditions.

Eye Health

Ginkgo biloba shows promise in the treatment of glaucoma and other eye diseases. Ginkgo biloba contains natural properties that act as antioxidants and improve blood flow. This effect has been shown to reduce retinal degeneration. There's also evidence of Ginkgo biloba producing color vision improvements for patients with diabetic retinopathy.4

Blood Pressure

It's too soon to tell whether ginkgo Biloba can help treat high blood pressure, according to a research review published in Phytomedicine in 2014.2 Although six of the nine reviewed clinical trials found that Ginkgo Biloba may help reduce blood pressure, the herb did not appear to have significant effects on blood pressure in the other three trials.

Since most of the reviewed studies were considerably flawed, the review's authors state that more rigorous research is needed before Ginkgo Biloba can be recommended for blood pressure control. 

Possible Side Effects

Ginkgo biloba may trigger the following side effects: allergic skin reactions, diarrhea, digestive problems, dizziness, headaches, muscle weakness, and nausea.

Since ginkgo Biloba may affect blood clotting, it shouldn't be used by people with bleeding disorders or those who are taking medication or supplements that affect blood clottings, such as warfarin, aspirin, garlic, vitamin E, and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs).

Some cases of bleeding have occurred in individuals who were not on another blood thinner. Individuals with epilepsy or diabetes should also avoid the use of ginkgo Biloba unless the herb is taken under the supervision of a medical professional. Pregnant women shouldn't take ginkgo.

Given the number of medications and supplements that may interact with ginkgo, it's a good idea to consult your primary care provider before taking ginkgo.

Ginkgo contains a compound called ginkgo toxin. Although ginkgo toxin is found in the largest amounts in ginkgo nuts, it's also present in small quantities in the leaves. Structurally similar to vitamin B6, it has been found to block vitamin B6 activity.

According to one case report, a woman developed generalized tonic-clonic seizure after eating large amounts of ginkgo nuts and had lowered blood vitamin B6 levels. After treatment, which included vitamin B6 medication, her symptoms resolved and no seizures recurred.

Climate Change

 Climate Change 22.04.2022

Climate change refers to long-term shifts in temperatures and weather patterns. These shifts may be natural, but since the 1800s, human activities have been the main driver of climate change, primarily due to the burning of fossil fuels (like coal, oil, and gas), which produces heat-trapping gases.

Top 10 Causes Of Global Warming

We take a look at 10 causes of global warming that are contributing to the climate crisis

Global warming is the extra heat within the earth’s atmosphere that has caused the rise in global temperature. Global warming leads and continues to cause climate change. Climate change can cause rising sea levels, destruction of communities, as well as extreme weather conditions. Here are 10 causes of global warming that are contributing to the climate crisis. 

10. Overfishing

Fish is one of human's main sources of protein and a lot of the world now relies on this industry. Due to the number of people buying and consuming fish, there is now a reduced amount of marine life. Overfishing has also caused a lack of diversity within the ocean.  

9. Industrialization 

Industrialization is harmful in a variety of ways. The waste this industry produces all ends up in landfills, or in our surrounding environment. The chemicals and materials used within industrialisation can not only pollute the atmosphere but also the soil underneath it.

8. Farming

Farming takes up a lot of green space meaning local environments can be destroyed to create space for farming. These animals produce a lot of greenhouse gases for example methane, as well as they also produce an extreme amount of waste. Factory farming is responsible for even more climate issues because of the extra pollution it produces and the more animals it can hold.

7. Consumerism 

Due to the innovations in technology and manufacturing customers are able to purchase any product at any time. This means we are producing more and more products every year, and over producing them. Most items we purchase aren't very sustainable, and because of the reduced lifetime of electronics and clothing items, we are creating more waste than ever.

6. Transport and Vehicles 

A large amount of transportation is done through cars, planes, boats, and trains, almost all of which rely on fossil fuels to run. Burning fossil fuels releases carbon and other types of pollutants into the atmosphere. This makes transportation partly responsible for the greenhouse gases. This effect could be reduced with the introduction of electric vehicles.

5. Oil Drilling 

Oil drilling is responsible for 30% of the methane population and around 8% of carbon dioxide pollution. Oil drilling is used to collect petroleum oil hydrocarbons in this process other gases are released into the atmosphere, which contributes to climate change, it is also toxic to the wildlife and environment it surrounds.

4. Power Plants 

Power plants burn fossil fuels to operate, due to this they produce a variety of different pollutants. The pollution they produce not only ends up in the atmosphere but also in the waterways, this largely contributes to global warming. Burning coal which is used in power plants is responsible for around 46% of total carbon emissions.  

3. Waste  

Humans create more waste now than ever before, because of the amount of packaging used and the short life cycle of products. A lot of items, waste, and packaging aren't recyclable, which means it ends up in landfills. When the waste in landfills begins to decompose/break down it releases harmful gases into the atmosphere which contribute to global warming.

2. Deforestation

Deforestation is the clearance of woodland and forest, this is either done for the wood or to create space for farms or ranches. Trees and forests turn carbon dioxide into oxygen, so when they are cleared the stored carbon is then released into the environment. Deforestation can also occur naturally which has a greater effect because of the fumes released from the fire.

1. Oil and Gas

Oil and Gas is used all the time in almost every industry. It is used the most in vehicles, buildings, production and to produce electricity. When we burn coal, oil, and gases it largely adds to the climate problem. The use of fossil fuels is also a threat to wildlife and the surrounding environments, because of the toxicity it kills off plant life and leaves areas uninhabitable.

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Vitamins & Supplements

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Lets start with Ashwaganda a herbal supplement used mostly in Ayur and Siddha.

Ashwagandha

WebMD Medical Reference

By R. Morgan Griffin

Reviewed By David Kiefer, MD

The root and berry of the ashwagandha plant are a traditional Ayurvedic medicine in India.  Ashwagandha is used as a tonic (it is sometimes referred to as the “Indian ginseng”) to improve physical and mental health and to treat a number of specific conditions.

Why do people take ashwagandha?

There's some early evidence that ashwagandha affects the immune system and helps reduce swelling. However, the practical benefits and risks for people aren't clear yet.

One study found that a compound containing ashwagandha helped relive osteoarthritis symptoms. It's not clear which of the ingredients had the benefit -- ashwaganda is traditionally used in combination with other herbs. Ashwagandha might help lower blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes and lower high cholesterol. Since ashwagandha has sedative effects, it could help ease anxiety and stress. There is some preliminary research that it may help with epilepsy and memory loss, but these results are too early to say for sure if it could benefit humans.

Some lab tests of cancer cells have found that ashwagandha might slow down their growth. Animal studies have found that ashwagandha could boost the effects of radiation therapy. However, these are early results. It isn't known if ashwagandha will help people with cancer.

People use ashwagandha for other health conditions, including anemia. It is high in iron and has been shown to help increase hemoglobin levels. For many of the other purported uses, there isn't evidence to support ashwaganda’s benefits.

How much ashwagandha should you take?

There is no standard dose of ashwagandha. Some people use between 1 to 6 grams of the whole herb daily. Others mix 3 grams of ashwagandha powder in warm milk. There are also standardized extracts available. Ask your doctor for advice about forms of ashwagandha and doses.

Can you get ashwagandha naturally from foods?

In some parts of the world, people eat ashwagandha shoots, seeds, and fruit. Some make tea by boiling ashwagandha roots for 15 minutes.

What are the risks of taking ashwagandha?

• Side effects. Since ashwagandha has not been well-studied, we don't know all of its side effects.  Large doses can cause upset stomach, diarrhea, and vomiting. Ashwagandha could cause more serious side effects in some people, including abnormal heart rhythm, breathing problems, sedation, low blood pressure, and kidney damage.
• Risks.  Talk to a doctor before using ashwagandha if you have any health conditions, like cancer, diabetes, thyroid problems, bleeding disorders, ulcers, lupus, multiple sclerosis, or rheumatoid arthritis. Ashwagandha might interfere with thyroid tests. Stop taking ashwagandha two weeks before surgery.
• Interactions. If you take any medicines or supplements regularly, talk to your doctor before you start using ashwagandha supplements. They could interact with sedatives, blood thinners, thyroid supplements, drugs that suppress the immune system, and medicines for anxiety, high blood pressure, and diabetes. Ashwagandha might also interact with supplements that cause sleepiness, like St. John's wort, kava, valerian, and others.

Given the serious risks, women who are pregnant or breastfeeding should not use ashwagandha. Do not give ashwagandha to a child without talking to a pediatrician first.