Tuesday, February 21, 2012

“YOGA” - TO STAY YOUNG AND HEALTHY

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The ancient Indian tradition of yoga involves a wide variety of mind – body exercises, ranging from postural and breathing exercises to deep relaxation and meditation. Yoga exercise may be tailored to the needs of individuals with health problems. Besides helping particular disorders, regular yoga practice also boosts energy level and improves all round well-beings.
Yoga has many styles, forms and intensities. Hatha yoga, in particular, may be a good choice for stress management. Hatha is one of the most common styles of yoga, and some beginners find it easier to practice because of its slower pace and easier movements. But most people can benefit from any style of yoga — it's all about your personal preferences. Yoga can treat many of other common conditions, such as arthritis, heart disease, high blood pressure, migraine, obesity and premenstrual syndrome.
The core components of Hatha yoga and most general yoga classes are:
Poses: Yoga poses, also called postures, are a series of movements designed to increase strength and flexibility. Poses range from lying on the floor while completely relaxed to difficult postures that may have you stretching your physical limits.
Breathing: Controlling your breathing is an important part of yoga. In yoga, breath signifies your vital energy. Yoga teaches that controlling your breathing can help you control your body and quiet your mind.

Health Benefits of Yoga:
The potential health benefits of yoga are numerous and may include:
ü  Stress reduction
ü  Increased fitness
ü  Management of chronic health conditions such as depression, anxiety and insomnia etc
ü  Weight loss
While you shouldn't expect yoga to cure you or offer 100 percent relief, it can help some health conditions when combined with standard treatment. And if you already enjoy good health, yoga can be an enjoyable supplement to your regular fitness routine.

Yoga Compared to Conventional Exercise:
Yoga
Exercise
Parasympathetic nervous system dominates
Sympathetic nervous system dominates
Subcortical regions of brain dominate
Cortical regions of brain dominate
Slow dynamic and static movements
Rapid forceful movements
Normalization of muscle tone
Increased muscle tension
Low risk of injuring muscles and
ligaments
High risk of injury
Low caloric consumption
Moderate to high caloric consumption
Effort is minimized, relaxed
Effort is maximized
Energizing (breathing is natural or controlled)
Fatiguing (breathing is taxed)
Balanced activity of opposing muscle groups
Imbalanced activity of opposing groups
Noncompetitive, process-oriented
Competitive, goal-oriented
Awareness is internal (focus is on breath and the infinite)
Awareness is external (focus is on reaching the toes, reaching the finish line, etc.)
Limitless possibilities for growth in self- awareness
Boredom factor

Precaution:
Yoga is generally considered safe for people of all abilities, even if you use a wheelchair or you're severely overweight. But there are some situations in which yoga might pose a risk. You may need to find an alternative to yoga or scale back your yoga poses.
See your health care provider before you begin yoga if you have any of the following conditions or situations, since complications can arise:
·         Balance problems
·         Uncontrolled high blood pressure
·         Certain eye conditions, including glaucoma
·         Severe osteoporosis
·         Pregnancy
·         Artificial joints
You may be able to practice yoga in these situations if you take certain precautions, such as avoiding certain poses or stretches. Regardless of your health status, start slowly and gently. If you develop symptoms or concerns, see your doctor to make sure you're getting benefit and not harm from yoga.
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PSORIASIS & HERBAL TREATMENT

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Psoriasis is a common chronic inflammatory dermatosis. Person of all ages may develop the disease. Psoriasis is sometime associated with arthritis, myopathy, enteropathy, spondylitic heart disease or the AIDS. Psoriatic arthritis may be mild or may produce severe deformities resembling the joint changes seen in rheumatoid arthritis.1 Clinically, psoriasis most frequently affects the skin of the elbow, knees, scalp, lumbosacral areas, intergluteal cleft and glans penis. The most typical lesion is a well demarcated, pink to salmon colored plaque covered by loosely adherent scales that are characteristically silver white in color.

Psoriasis affects both sexes equally and can occur at any age, although it most commonly appears for the first time between the ages of 15 and 25 years.

The prevalence of psoriasis in Western populations is estimated to be around 2-3%. The prevalence of psoriasis among 7.5 million patients who were registered with a general practitioner in the United Kingdom was 1.5%. A survey conducted by the National Psoriasis Foundation (a US based psoriasis education and advocacy group) found a prevalence of 2.1% among adult Americans. The study found that 35% of people with psoriasis could be classified as having moderate to severe psoriasis.

 

Classification of Psoriasis:

In Ayurveda, skin diseases are known as Kustha. There are 2 main type of Kustha i.e. Maha kustha & Kshudra kustha. Seven are Maha kustha and eleven Kshudra kustha.
There are three types of Psoriasis called
  i)       Kitibha, is characterized with rough papulosquamous dermatosis in which the scaling papules are light blue or red in colour.

ii)          Ekakustha, is identified with silver gray scaling papules, which can spread in big patches.

iii)        Charmakhya, is characterized with thick scaling papules, which finally turns just like the skin of the elephant

We cannot exactly correlate ayurvedic types of psoriasis with modern terminology / types but on the basis of disease symptoms we can conclude as follow,
Kitibha = Non-pustular psoriasis
Ekakustha = Pustular psoriasis

Causes of Psoriasis:
The effect of slow poison or the poison, which is partly counteracted with anti-poisonous drugs or antidote, is the fundamental cause of psoriasis. As per modern medical science there is a no specific cause for psoriasis. In charak Samhita (Classical text book of Ayurveda) some specific causes was mentioned for kustha roga as follow,
  • Consuming opposite foods like curd – onion, milk-onion etc
  • Controlling natural urges.
  • Exposure to severe climatic conditions.
  • Consuming food that is too salty, too sour and/or too heavy for digestion.
  • Sleeping during the afternoon with sedative lifestyle.
  • Taking a bath in cold water immediately after physical exertion.
  • Mental stress.
  • Psoriasis is caused by vitiation of vata and kapha dosha. The vitiated doshas affect the skin and blood tissues. They also influence the water element of the affected region on the skin. Thus the skin which is influenced by the affected doshas becomes discolored (white or copper coloured), scaly and thin.

Preventive steps you should take:

                There is no way to prevent psoriasis. But the following tips may improve symptoms or help reduce the number of psoriasis flare-ups.
·         Avoid intake of opposite food like curd – onion, milk-onion, etc
·         Use moisturizing lotions, do not keep your skin dry
·         Take proper care of your skin and scalp
·         Use humidifier during dry season
·         Try to avoid dry and cold weather
·         Avoid scrapes, cuts, bumps and infections
·         Get some sun bath, but not too much
·         Decrease stress
·         Reduce alcohol intake
·         Do exercise, Eat right and maintain a healthy weight 

 

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ü  Provides prompt symptomatic Relief                                                              
ü  Corrects liver function by balancing pitta & kapha the root cause of psoriasis      
ü  Reduces scaling and thickening of skin
ü  Controls itching and redness of scalp     
ü  Non steroidal and safe for long term use

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References:
1.      Rakesh K. Sindhu et. al., Psoriasis and Herbal Care: A Brief Review. International Journal of Pharma Research & Development, Vol.1, Issue 9, Nov. 2009.
2.     Andrew IB, Richard AB, Jeffery WJ and Mark PL Emerging therapeutic targets in psoriasis. Current opinions in pharmacology.2004; 4:306-310.
3.     Lo KK, Ho LY. Psoriasis; Handbook of Dermatology and Venereology (Social Hygiene Handbook) 2nd edition.
4.     Prof. Priyavrat Sharma; Charaka Samhita, chikisasthan to siddhisthan, Vol.IV, Edition 2010
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Wednesday, May 11, 2011

Participated in an international event.

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  • Name of the exhibition: Beautyworld Middle East
  • Date: MAY 24 - 26, 2011
  • Address: Dubai International Convention & Exhibition Centre, Dubai, UAE
  • Vasu Healthcare stall no.: 5A / 18
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Sunday, April 24, 2011

Garcinia – The Herbal Miracle For “Weight Loss”

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Onset of the 21st Century has led to an era of rapid industrialization, urbanization, socialization had led to rapid changes in the life style of the mass. The consequence of  the same has led to reduced physical activity and consumption of junk food. The imbalance between the consumption and utilization of calories leads to a pandemic called Obesity.

Rate of incidence of obesity is increasing at an alarming rate,  This has been a concern for clinicians across the globe because of the degree of incidence of obesity is more in childrens as compared to adults. Their have been several drugs in the market that are under scanner of regulatory authority and are questioned for their increased adverse event profile and reduced efficacy , which has made clinicians of this era to turn toward herbal options for a safer and effective weight loss.

One of the globally acclaimed herb for sustained reduce in weight and improving the quality of life is “GARCINIA CAMBOGIA”

Garcinia Cambogia is a plant native to India and some areas of Asia. More specifically it is a fruit that claims to provide both appetite suppression and increased energy metabolism. As part of the citrus family, clinicians have become interested in this fruit and its potential to help weight loss.
Garcinia Cambogia has one main ingredient: HCA. HCA is Hydroxycitric Acid. This ingredient is what makes Garcinia Cambogia a powerful ingredient in many dietary and weight loss supplements

Garcinia Cambogia diverts the calories you consume away from the production of fats and towards the production of glycogen. Since glycogen is your body's primary source of fuel for energy-consuming activities, this property of Garcinia Cambogia means that not only will Garcinia Cambogia help curb your cravings for fattening foods, but will help you burn off your existing fat more quickly.
The increase in energy provided by Garcinia Cambogia makes it an ideal treatment for the sluggishness often experienced by low carb dieters in a state of ketosis. Garcinia increases serotonin (neurotransmitter levels ) leading to cause increased feelings of happiness and well-being, making it more likely that you will succeed in a diet program, and helping you achieve the motivation to exercise regularly.

Garcinia Cambogia interferes with your body's ability to produce and store new fat, causing more of your own stored fat to be burned off for energy. Garcinia Cambogia is also known to help decrease levels of harmful LDL cholesterol and potentially deadly triglycerides. By the same process, Garcinia Cambogia also prevents the carbohydrates you eat from being converted into new fat, resulting in a marked decrease in the 'backsliding' effect common among low carb dieters. The way Garcinia Cambogia does all this is by inhibiting the actions of a specific enzyme in your liver called ATP Citrate Lyase. This enzyme is specifically responsible for the conversion of carbohydrates to fat, and is also related to the production of cholesterol.
The Hydroxycitric Acid found in Garcinia Cambogia has several different effects on the body. The most notable of these effects is its ability to inhibit the uptake of carbohydrates that are stored in the body as fat. By prohibiting the fat storage, the carbs are burned as energy thereby increasing energy levels and decreasing fat levels. HCA also works to prevent cravings for sugar heavy and carbohydrate heavy foods, balance the blood sugar levels, and increase the serotonin levels in the brain which signal to us that we are full faster. By enhancing your serotonin levels, Garcinia Cambogia frees from the carbohydrate-binging cycle, allowing you to enjoy a normal, healthy appetite for fresh, nutritious foods. For this reason, Garcinia Cambogia is particularly effective when it is used in combination with a low carb diet.
HCA is suitable for Asian particularly: Special attention is that the citrate lyase only reacts in the case of over taking carbohydrates food, so particularly suited to Asian whose main food is starch-based.
Hydroxycitric acid (HCA) unlike caffeine is not a stimulant. Neither is it an appetite suppressant, both of which work directly on the nerve centers of the brain. Both stimulants and appetite suppressants can have undesired side effects, including causing food binges any time you stop taking them.
Instead, HCA satisfies the body's need for energy and improves the signaling system that the body uses to tell the brain when it has eaten enough
In Europe and the United States, it the first choice of raw material for health care products to slim. HCA prevents weight gain (rebound) after slimming better. For the people who get the hard-won weight loss will be more effective to maintain their weight through the intake of added HCA-based products. http://www.VasuHealthcare.com/vasu_simlim.html
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Sunday, December 26, 2010

Prostate Cancer – The Burning Issue

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       Prostate cancer is a malignant (cancerous) tumour (growth) that consists of cells from the prostate gland. Generally, the tumour usually grows slowly and remains confined to the gland for many years. During this time, the tumour produces little or no symptoms or outward signs (abnormalities on physical examination). However, all prostate cancers do not behave similarly. Some aggressive types of prostate cancer grow and spread more rapidly than others and can cause a significant shortening of life expectancy in men affected by them.
       Prostate cancer is the most common malignancy in American men and the second leading cause of deaths from cancer, after lung cancer. According to the national cancer institute most recent estimates, 217,730 new cases of prostate cancer would be diagnosed in 2010 and 32,050 would die from the disease. (1)
Types:

• Adenocarcinoma
• Prostatic Intraepithelial Neoplasia (PIN)
• Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)
• Prostate Carcinoma
Causes:
       The specific causes of prostate cancer remain unknown.(2) A man's risk of developing prostate cancer is related to his age, genetics, race, lifestyle, medications, testosterone, sexually transmitted infections, Potential viral (A group of US researchers found XMRV (Xenotropic Murine leukemia Virus) protein expression in human prostate tumours,(3) environmental factors, such as cigarette smoking and diets that are high in saturated fat, seem to increase the risk of prostate cancer and other factors.(4) The primary risk factor is age. Prostate cancer is very uncommon in men younger than 45, but becomes more common with advancing age.
Signs and symptoms (5):

• A frequent need to urinate, especially at night
• Difficulty starting or stopping the urinary stream
• A weak or interrupted urinary stream
• A painful or burning sensation during urination or ejaculation
• Blood in urine or semen
• Problems with sexual function and performance, such as difficulty achieving erection or
painful ejaculation.
Screening tests:

• Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA), a blood test
• Digital Rectal Examination (DRE), a physical exam
• Transrectal ultrasound
• Transrectal biopsy
• Transperineal biopsy
• Serum tumour marker test
• Radical inguinal orchiectomy
Treatment:

a) As per Modern Science:
       Treatment of prostate cancer various options are available like, primarily surgery, radiation therapy, proton therapy. Other treatments, such as chemotherapy, cryosurgery, and high intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) also exist, depending on the clinical scenario and desired outcome. Also some other alternative medicine treatments like herbal medicine, acupuncture etc.
a) As per Modern Science:
The following categories of herbs are combined in the treatment of prostate cancer;
1. Specific herbs for the urogenital system
2. Herbs having Lekhaniya and Bedhaniya tendencies, for breaking, down tumour
3. Herbs which balance tridosha

All therapy available for treatment of prostate cancer has many side effects. Among all herbal medicine is an important for complete treatment of the prostate cancer because it will balance the all tridosha and safer than other therapy.

References:

The following categories of herbs are combined in the treatment of prostate cancer;
1. http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/types/prostate (Octomber 1,2010)
2. Hsing AW, Chokkalingam AP. "Prostate cancer epidemiology". Frontiers in Bioscience. 11:
1388–413. (2006)
3. Schlaberg R, Choe DJ, Brown KR, Thaker HM, Singh IR. "XMRV is present in malignant prostatic epithelium and is associated with prostate cancer, especially high-grade     tumours". Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. U.S.A..106 (38): 16351–6. (September, 2009)
4. http://www.bccancer.bc.ca (October ,5,2010)
5. Miller DC, Hafez KS, Stewart A, Montie JE, Wei JT. Prostate carcinoma presentation,
diagnosis, and staging: an update form the National Cancer Data Base". Cancer 98.;6: 1169–
78. (2003)"
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Wednesday, November 17, 2010

Diabetes with Ayurveda

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Let’s take Control of Diabetes with Ayurveda
       Diabetes is a life-threatening condition that causes 3 million deaths per year worldwide. People with diabetes lead a life that is dependent on a daily dose of insulin. They are also imposed a blanket ban on taking sugar and sugar-products.
        However, the ancient science of Ayurveda believes that you do not need to constrict your lifestyle just because you are a Diabetic. Ayurveda offers an entire range of treatment, medicines as well as diet and lifestyle recommendations – that can help you lead a life that is not marred by Diabetes.
What is Diabetes?
       Diabetes, or Diabetes Mellitus, is a chronic metabolic disorder in which the body is unable to make proper use of glucose, resulting in hyperglycemia (high blood sugar). Excess glucose in the blood ultimately results in high levels of glucose being present in the urine (glycosuria). This increases the urine output, which leads to dehydration and increased thirst. Other symptoms include extreme tiredness, weight loss, blurred vision, itchy skin and repeated minor infections such as thrush and boils.
       Glucose comes from the food we eat and is also made in liver and muscles. The blood carries glucose to all the cells in our body. Insulin, a chemical (a hormone) produced in pancreas, is responsible for the uptake of glucose into cells for energy. Decreased levels of insulin affects this mechanism leading to increased glucose in the blood stream.
Diabetes in Ayurveda
       In Ayurveda, Diabetes Mellitus is known as Madhumeha; Madhu means ‘honey’ and Meha means ‘urine’, i.e., urine that has sugar in it. Ayurveda talks about Madhumeha under a broad term called Prameha (pra means excessive and meha means urine). All factors, whether it is genetic, environmental, or body constituency, are taken into account. It can be related to: Kaphaj (caused by aggravation of Water element), Pittaj (caused by aggravation of Fire element) or Vataj (caused by aggravation of Air element).
Medhumeha comes in the third category – Vataj Meha. Vata is an Ayurvedic humour, which symbolizes wind and dryness. Deterioration is a feature of aggravated Vata. Maximum deterioration of dhatus (body tissues) occurs in this type of Prameha due to aggravation of Vata. This is the reason why all vital organs are affected by Diabetes.
       The other prime cause of diabetes mellitus is impaired digestion. Impaired digestion leads to accumulation of specific digestive impurities which accumulate in the pancreatic cells and impair the production of insulin.

Treatment of Diabetes
       Ayurveda does not regard Diabetes as a disease that can be treated by mere medicine or by a dietary regimen. Madhumeha is classified as a Maha Rog (Major Disease) because, if not treated in time, it can lead to several complications in the body, including eye problems, joint pains, impotency, kidney failure, sexual and urologic problems, and more.
       Diabetes is a metabolic disorder; it cannot be merely treated by controlling sugar levels. The treatment recommended in Ayurveda – as against modern medicine – is aimed at rejuvenating the entire body to not only balance sugar levels, but also ensure that no further complication is caused.
       The Ayurvedic treatment for this disease is based on an entire change in the lifestyle of the person. Along with medication and diet, the patient is also advised to lead a healthy lifestyle and live an active life. Dietary and lifestyle changes rejuvenate the body’s cells and tissues, allowing them to produce insulin properly. Even mental aspects of the disease are stressed upon in Ayurveda. Most Vataja disorders originate in the brain, and since Madhumeha is classified as Vataja, it is highly important to keep the brain in its right manner of functioning.
       Ayurveda is closely knit with Yoga for the treatment and control of Diabetes. For example, the Paschimottanasana is highly recommended for patients of Madhumeha. Panchakarma, the Ayurvedic treatment procedures, is also extremely beneficial for Diabetic patients, as it helps in rejuvenating the body and giving strength to weakened body muscles.
       In essence, Ayurveda does not restrict its treatment to controlling sugar levels in a Diabetic patient. It works on the root cause of the disease; strengthening the patient’s immunity, enhancing digestion and helping him lead an overall healthy life.
Home Remedies

• Take 1 teaspoon of Indian gooseberry (amla) juice mixed with 1 teaspoon of bitter gourd juice twice a day.
• Chew 10-12 curry (curry neem) leaves on an empty stomach in the morning.
• Soak 10-12 mango leaves in water overnight and drink the water in the morning. One can also dry the leaves and then grind them to make a powder.
• Take 2 teaspoons of bitter gourd (karela) juice once a day. One can also increase its use as a cooked vegetable.
• Mix equal parts of powdered turmeric, white pepper, and fenugreek. Take 1 teaspoon twice a day with skimmed milk.
• Take a powdered mixture of 1 teaspoon of turmeric powder and 1 teaspoon of Indian gooseberry twice a day with lukewarm water.
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Monday, October 18, 2010

A Novel Herbal approach to treat Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) – Ural BPH Capsule

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A Novel Herbal approach to treat Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) – Ural BPH Capsule
This capsule is used to treat benign prostatic hyperplasia that occurs in older men. The prostate is a small gland that sits just below the bladder. It is approximately walnut sized and is one of the important parts of male reproductive system. It is located below the bladder and is wrapper around the urethra. It opens into the urethra and secreted an alkaline fluid that makes up a part of the semen that helps carry the sperms. During orgasm prostate muscles contract and propel (encourage) ejaculate out of the penis. Under various stresses it can swell up and this obstructs the flow of urine out of the bladder.

Ural - BPH Capsule (For better prostate health)
● Reduces residual volume
● Reduces AUA symptom score
● Reduces Prostate size & volume
● Relieve pain, inflammation & associated discomfort
● Improves quality of life
Symptoms:
• The urinary symptoms like urgency, hesitancy, straining, intermittency, and frequency of urine
• Nocturia (excessive urination during night times)
• Terminal dribbling
• Sensation of incomplete voiding
BPH can be treated with medication, a minimally invasive procedure or, in extreme cases, surgery that removes the prostate. Minimally invasive procedures include Trans-urethral needle ablation of the prostate (TUNA) and Transurethral microwave thermotherapy (TUMT).These outpatient procedures may be followed by the insertion of a temporary Prostatic stent, to allow normal voluntary urination, without exacerbating irritative symptoms.
With a view to provide a safer an effective therapy for the BPH problem we have developed a new product with the Brand Name Ural BPH Capsule.
Benefits of Ural - BPH Capsule:

• Reduces residual volume
• Reduces AUA symptom score
• Reduces Prostate size & volume
• Drinking water instead of sugary drinks
• Relieve pain, inflammation & associated discomfort
• Improves quality of life
• Ural - BPH Capsule helps to maintain a healthy prostate and reproductive function.
• Ural - BPH Capsule reduces the prostate weight and prostate volume.
• Ural - BPH Capsule also inhibits prostatic stromal proliferation.
• Ural - BPH Capsule maintains the normal urinary output.
• Ural - BPH Capsule promotes freer urinary flow.
• Ural - BPH Capsule improves the fertility.
Ural - BPH Capsule Ingredients (Per Capsule):
Each capsule contains extract derived from
Crataeva nurvala (Varunbark) : 800 mg
Boerhavia diffusa (Punarnava) Kwath : 320 mg
Curcuma longa (Haridra) : 100 mg
Mimosa pudica (Lajjalu) : 100 mg
Powder of Chandraprabha : 250 mg
Rasayan Churna : 150 mg
Shuddha Shilajit : 25 mg
Excipients : q.s.
Directions for taking Ural – BPH Capsule:
1 capsule 2 times a day or as directed by the physician.
Ural - BPH Capsule Side Effects:
Ural - BPH Capsule is not known to have any side effects if taken as per the prescribed dosage.
Ural - BPH Capsule should be also used with caution in patients with hypertension.
Ural - BPH Capsule from Herbals:
       Ural - BPH Capsule is from the renowned Herbals brand approved by over 250,000 doctors worldwide and used by customers in over 60 countries. Herbals products have been widely researched clinically and standardized to guarantee bioequivalence. Bioequivalence refers to ensuring that the product on the market is actually equivalent to the one on which clinical trials were effectively conducted.
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Monday, July 26, 2010

Obesity and Obesity Prevention

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OBESITY & ITS PREVENTION
       Obesity, most common problem relating to general health of the people now-a-days is however not looking so serious at primary stage, but it can be the reason for diseases such as heart disease, diabetes, arthritis and some cancers. Here we are going to introduce obesity, its major risk factors, how unintentional weight gain occurs and preventive steps which should be taken. Achieving healthy weight can help you control your cholesterol, blood pressure and blood sugar thus help you to prevent weight-related diseases.
        If you are overweight, you are not alone. 66% of adults in the U.S. are overweight or obese. While, almost 40% of all americans are overweight. Also, in india above 9 crore people are suffering from obesity.
        Unintentional weight gain occurs when a person takes in more calories than the body needs or uses. As we age, our metabolism slows, which can cause weight gain unless we also reduce the amount of food we eat and get adequate exercise. Weight gain can also be a significant symptom of several endocrine diseases. A rapid weight gain may be a sign of dangerous fluid retention.
Causes of weight gain:
• Alcohol use
• Certain drugs such as Corticosteroids, Cyproheptadine, Lithium, Tranquilizers Phenothiazines etc.
• Cushing syndrome
• Eating too much and exercising too little
• Emotional factors such as guilt, depression, and anxiety
• High-carbohydrate, high-calorie diet
• Hypothyroidism
• Polycystic ovary syndrome
• Slower metabolism, which is normal with aging
• Quitting smoking
       Besides this, Foods high in fat can lead to unwanted weight gain. Consuming too much saturated and trans fats may increase LDL cholesterol level and increase your risk of heart disease.
Preventive steps you should take:
       To maintain your weight, the calories you eat must equal the energy you burn. To lose weight, you must use more calories than you eat. A weight-control strategy includes.

• Choosing low-fat, low-calorie foods
• Eating smaller portions
• Drinking water instead of sugary drinks
• Being physically active
Product profile:
Simlim Capsule(Weight Control Therapy)
● Vasu’s Simlim is researched herbal product, which can be safely used for weight loss because it has no side effects.
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Simlim is composed of finest Indian herbs known for their positive role in fat etabolism, helps to reduce body weight. However, it maintains nutritional balance. It is an herbal supplement to help reduce excess body weight.
Composition :
Each capsule contains extract derived from
Garcinia combogia (Vrukshamla / Kokam)  : 1200 m
Bauhinia variegata (Kanchanar) : 800 mg
Clerodendron phlomides(Agnimantha) : 600 mg
Terminalia chebula(Haritaki) : 400 mg
Commiphora mukul(Guggulu) : 250 mg
Allium sativum(Lasuna) : 150 mg
Picrorrhiza kurrooa(Katuki) : 80 mg
Excipients : q.s.
Indications: Obesity, Reduction in excess fat, Reduction in excessive craving for food or sugar and maintain normal shape of body.
Dosage: 2 capsule twice a day, fifteen minutes after breakfast and dinner. After achieving the desired weight loss, reduce capsule intake to 1 capsule twice a day. For best results continue treatment with Simlim at least for 3 months. To be effective, Simlim should be taken along with a reduced calorie diet and 20 minutes to 1 hour of moderate physical activity
Pharmacological Action of Principal ingredient:
       Garcinia, an internationally acclaimed herb prevents conversion of excess carbohydrates into fats. Guggulu is reported to reduce cholesterol and triglycerides. Haritaki is digestive and helps reduce absorption of excess fat from intestine.
       One of the major ingredient of simlim capsule is Garcinia combogia which is claimed to give following activities:
1. Anti-obesity and anti-adipogenic activity :
       It is found that that Garcinia cambogia-derived (-)-hydroxycitric acid (HCA) is a safe, natural supplement for weight management. HCA is a competitive inhibitor of ATP citrate lyase, a key enzyme which facilitates the synthesis of fatty acids, cholesterol and triglycerides. Garcinia extract also inhibits the cytoplasmic lipid accumulation as well as adipogenic differentiation of preadipocytes. Further human studies have been warranted.1
2. Hypolipidemic activity :
       It has also been examined that an administration of Flavonoids from Garcinia cambogia, significantly lowered lipid levels in rats, fed normal and cholesterol containing diets. β-Hydroxy β-methyl glutaryl coenzyme A reductase showed significant reduction in normocholesterolemic rats.2
References:
1. 1. Preuss, HG., Rao, CV., Garis, R., Bramble, JD., Ohia, SE., Bagchi, M., Bagchi, D., 2004. An overview of the safety and efficacy of a novel, natural (-) hydroxycitric acid extract (HCA-SX) for weight management. Journal of Medicine. 35(1-6), 33-48.


2. 2. Asha Sarah Koshy, L. Anila, N.R. Vijayalakshmi, 2001. Flavonoids from Garcinia cambogia lower lipid levels in hypercholesterolemic rats. Food Chemistry 72, 289-294.
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