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What is the ideal treatment for diabetes?

Though diabetes is a common disease, its treatment and care is unique for every individual. People with diabetes are encouraged to learn all about the latest therapies, medications and approaches along with healthy lifestyle choices. It is important that you follow the instructions and medications suggested to you by your support team that consists of doctors, nurses, diabetologists, dieticians, etc. Here are some of the ideal tips about diabetic care that you need to follow, that would help to keep your diabetic problems at bay. Collect as much information as you can about diabetes You must collect as much information as you can. The more information you have, the easier it is for your healthcare team to provide you the right treatment guidelines and reduce further risks of diabetes, if any. There are 2 types of diabetes, of which you should be aware whether yours is Type-1 or Type-2 and take treatments accordingly. Type-1 diabetes: People diagnosed with Type-1 diabetes ...

Monsoon Precautions For Asthma

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The cool breeze that accompanies the monsoon is often a cause of joy to many but not for all. Those with asthma and breathing related allergies face the risk of aggravating their condition with the decrease in the temperature and increase in the dampness in the air during the rainy season. Here are some precautions and measures you can follow so that you too can enjoy the rains despite asthma. Take all measures to prevent dampened walls in your house. When moisture is trapped in the walls it’s not only bad for the building but also your health. It leads to mould build-up which can either worsen your asthma symptoms or could even trigger asthma or other respiratory issues even if you don’t have them. Clean up all the mould off your walls using a combination of bleach and water. Also, get a damp-proof course done for your house in order to make your walls anti-moisture and anti-moulds. Using a dehumidifier and air conditioner could also be helpful in controlling the atmospheric ...

Must Eat Foods If You Lead A Sedentary Life

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Sedentary Life means spending a lot of time being inactive. Today most of our work life requires us to sit for a long period of time. But leading an inactive life is very harmful. It could lead to obesity, heart diseases, high blood pressure and even premature death. We can’t evade a sedentary lifestyle but we can surely adopt certain habits that can help us reduce its side effects. Here’s a list of foods that you must eat if you lead a sedentary life. 1. Berries Add natural antioxidants such as blueberries, strawberries, etc. to your diet to keep your cholesterol levels normal, to lose weight and to fight cancer. Blueberries are extremely rich in phenols, specifically gallic acid, which help in improving the brain functions by reducing the symptoms of brain fog – forgetfulness, inability to concentrate, etc. High in fibre, low in calories and a low glycemic index makes them an ideal food to fight obesity – a common ill effect of a sedentary life. 2. Dark Chocolate Ap...

5 Ways to Control High Blood Pressure

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High blood pressure can cause various health complications by damaging your heart, brain, kidney, eyes, etc. It can even result in bone loss and sleeping issues. Hence, it is important to keep your blood pressure levels in check. Here are 5 simple ways to control high blood pressure : – Get in shape Overweight or obese individuals are at high risk of high blood pressure. The good news is that losing even a few kilos will go a long way in lowering your blood pressure levels. Another aspect to monitor is your waistline as an expanding waistline usually leads to rising blood pressure. Get and stay healthy by exercising regularly and maintaining a healthy balanced diet. – Relax These days we’re constantly running around, busy with some task or another and are always stressed. Stress is a silent killer and causes high blood pressure among other things. Learn to relax. Find something that soothes you such as taking a walk, reading, practicing yoga or meditation, or sp...