IS LIFESTYLE DISORDER STEALING YOUR SMILE?

IS LIFESTYLE DISORDERS

STEALING YOUR SMILE?
(Non communicable Diseases , Disease of longevity, Disease of civilization,   Prosperity  Diseases, राज रोग )

Genes load the canon of life and
lifestyle pulls the trigger of life...
The Sankhya Sutra , one of the six system of Indian philosophy clearly states  that the ultimate objective of life is freedom from suffering.

“Happiness is synonyms with good health” . As double income families become the norm in most Indian metropolises, it is ultimately the women who are under pressure, with 68% of them reporting with a new category of illness better known as lifestyle diseases………

Life is a crazy ride and nothing is guaranteed for what is going to happen tomorrow. To ensure our own good health, one should understand to live in the context of their surroundings i.e. environment to fulfil the potential. Indian  lifestyle prevails on the principles of Karma (action) and Dharma (a righteous way to perform work) which brings in not only discipline , peace and harmony in the family and society but also emphasizes on individual's health. Hearing our grannies saying "don't go out on empty stomach, don't share your glasses, don't stand while drinking water", has a magical impact on health together with inculcating good manners.

Sitting on the floor is said to massage the abdominal muscles, boosts circulation in lower part of the body and increases flexibility. Eating with hand is said to signal the brain for secretion of digestive enzymes.  The change from traditional dietary habits coupled with a sedentary lifestyle and an inappropriate relationship of people with their environment thus, making man vulnerable to lifestyle diseases.

Today, communicable diseases have become manageable due to recent advancements in medicine. However, a new breed of diseases has developed, called ‘lifestyle diseases' such as heart diseases, some cancers and diabetes. These diseases have emerged as bigger killers then infectious or hereditary ones.

Wake up at 7 am with a cup of tea. Rush through the morning chores scanning the newspapers. Have breakfast - or skip it. Take a car to office to reach by 9.30 am. Plough through the piled-up work with several cups of tea/coffee. Have lunch in front of the computer; gulp it down with a cold drink. More work, more tea/coffee. Stay late at the office. Have a snack. Leave at 8 p.m. to reach home by 9 pm, watch television. Have dinner sitting in front of the TV set or go out to a party and have dinner at 11 pm. What a spread! Get home at midnight. Wake up at 7 am…..

“All lifestyle diseases have one common property

They make breathing heavier and body oxygen low,

Cell hypoxia is a driving force for lifestyle diseases”

Introduction

This vicious cycle repeats for many of us day in and day out. There is hardly any scope for sports, recreation, exercise or physical activity in this monotonous schedule. While the food is becoming richer, digestive juices are not given an opportunity to flow. Staying indoors, in air-conditioned comfort, we are not exposed to sunlight and fresh air. There is no contact with earth or sky or the stars. Something is going terribly wrong and the consequences are already visible in the rise of the lifestyle diseases.

It is always said: eat less, eat simple, and eat raw. Refined foods like salt, sugar and white flour are poisons. Processed foods too are bad for you. Stay close to nature. Do not suppress acute diseases with medicines. Do not suppress your natural urges. Cold, fever, vomiting and diarrhea are the body’s way of throwing out the accumulated toxins in the body, a result of undigested, unassimilated food.

Living a natural life is necessary for maintaining and enhancing resistance to disease-producing organisms and stamina of our body. People are becoming more and more dependent on chemical drugs. According to our ancient scriptures, (स्वास्थ्य) or Health is …...one who is contented with himself completely, wholly, physically, mentally, socially, has a healthy mind and body.

There are two areas of focus: one is supporting the body's own healing abilities, as the body possess the power to heal itself through its internal vitality and intelligence, and the other is empowering individuals to make lifestyle changes necessary for the best possible health.

Women in the age group of 20-50 are more prone to lifestyle diseases. Today women tend to give more importance to their careers rather than their own health. Work pressures lead them to eat more of junk food which leads to obesity and other health-related issues. Lack of time forces them to get less amount and poor quality of sleep. A busy lifestyle results in lack of exercise and poor nutrition resulting in nutritional deficiency, irritation and mental depression become a part of their lives which in turn badly affects the hormones that play a vital role in a woman's body. Hormonal disturbances are increased with stress and then results in anovulation and Polycystic Ovarian disease and infertility.

Vedic tradition believed that it is nature, which cures. It is said that all diseases are due to the accumulation of toxins and waste materials in the human body.  Thus, with the help of various methods to clear the human system from these toxins and accumulated wastes. When toxins accumulate in the body, the various organs of the body get exercised while clearing the toxins off the body. It is when this harmony of the internal body organ is disturbed then germs multiply and cause disease.

“Human body is equipped with a unique self- healing mechanism, which brings back the body to normal conditions of health, if proper natural methods are used to assist the system to function properly”

What are lifestyle diseases?

Lifestyle diseases characterize those diseases whose occurrence is primarily based on the daily habits of people and/or a result of the inappropriate relationship of people with their environment. The main factors contributing to lifestyle diseases include bad food habits, physical inactivity, wrong body posture, increased work pressure and disturbed biological clock.

To name some are hypertension, obesity, infertility, menstrual disturbances, diabetes irregular menstruation, Polycystic ovaries ( PCOS), depression, etc.

Some more diseases encountered because of occupational lifestyle are Alzheimer's disease, atherosclerosis, cancer, chronic liver diseases, chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases (COPD), heart disease, nephritis/ CRF and stroke.

Occupational lifestyle disease includes those caused by the factors present in the vicinity of heat, sound, dust fumes, smoke, cold and other pollutants. Those factors are responsible for allergy, respiratory and hearing problems, and heat or cold shocks.

Use  of head phones constantly and exposure to loud music, ultimately may result in swimmer's ear. Current trend of spending lot of time in front of computer, riding two wheeler amidst heavy traffic, exhibits symptoms such as  stiffening of neck, headache, fatigue , exhaustion etc.  the leading cause of chronic neck and back pain, Spondylosis, sciatica, slip disk due to jerks or wrong sitting postures. Heavy computer use could be linked to glaucoma , especially among those who are long sighted (hypermetropia) or short sightedness (myopia).  Radiation of mobile phone is reported for  low fertility, reduction in attention and memory, sleep disturbances, headache. ringing in the ears, hearing disturbances.

Erratic working hours and sedentary lifestyle is the witness for disturbed biological clock, the lead cause of increased infertility rates. polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS), irregular menstrual cycle, early menopause, depress,ion, anxiety,, insomnia, indigestion, acidity, loss of appetite, headache, irritability, peptic ulcer, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), body pain and reduction in immunity.

Some of the reasons:
* Paradigm shift house culture  From Household Chores to Home  appliances.
* Paradigm shift work culture    From Field work to Desk Jobs.
* Paradigm shift in play culture  From Outdoor Play to Indoor Play.
* Paradigm shift in food culture  From Healthy Foods to Junk Food.

"Suffering being a fundamental attribute of the human condition, system of medicine has to be holistic".

Laws Of Nature

The food we eat has to be digested and then thrown out of the body in 24 hours, else we will fall ill.
The water we drink, gets in our body and  is thrown out in 4 hours, else we will fall ill.
The air we breathe, has to be thrown out in few  minutes, else we will die.
What about negative emotions like hatred, anger, jealousy, insecurity... we hold in our body for days, months and years.
If these negative emotions are not thrown out regularly it props up into psycho - somatic diseases.
And meditation and prayers are safest way to dissolve these emotions.

"What ever exist in the universe exists in the individual who is a cosmic resonator".

Prevention of lifestyle diseases:

Keep Yourself Hydrated

To wash out toxins from your body it is essential to drink at least 8 to 10 glasses of water every day. This will also help in keeping your body hydrated and your metabolism high.

Laughing out loudly

Get a good night Sleep

To get your body work in complete harmony, one should sleep for 8 hours every day. Sleep also helps in maintaining a sharp mind and keeps your refreshed.

Go walking

To maintain a healthy body, it is essential to have an active lifestyle. Ensure to go for a walk every day for 30 minutes. Park your car away from the office so that you can walk a little extra.

Use stair instead of lift


Self clean the house

Stay active : Physical  Exercise, Workout and Physical Activity, yoga, pranayama

Now days apart from the gym, many other forms of workout are available, like Swimming, Yoga, jogging, Zumba dance (exercise fitness program) and aerobics. Choose the one that fits to taste and indulge in some form of workout at least five times a week for minimum 40 minutes.

Spend time with positive, supportive and loving people /family.


Manage Stress

Manage your stress by reading books, meditation, and yoga. Have a creative hobby like blogging, dancing, travelling, gardening, etc. Learn to live stress free life . Take part in social activity. Play with children every day.

Use correct posture and avoid long standing hours.

Eating healthy diet : Diet rectification

●    Choosing foods made from whole grains instead of refined grains and eating fewer sweets.

●    Take dry fruits like almonds, raisins, and walnuts as an option for a healthy quick snack.

●    Add fresh soups for dinner, including salads and fresh fruits during the day.

●    Include egg whites, lean meat and fish to add sufficient proteins to your diet.

●    Avoid junk foods and soft drinks as these causes you to feel bloated and cause acidity.

●    Add fiber rich foods like oats and fresh fruits and vegetables to your diet for a healthy heart and easy digestion. Includes cereals in your breakfast to get a complete dose of fiber in your diet.

●    Avoid Sugars and soft drinks, these do nothing but only add calories to your diet, instead choose to sugar in their natural forms from fruits.

●    Avoid sodium and do not sprinkle extra salts on foods. High intake of salts leads to high blood pressure which is one of the main causes of coronary diseases and stroke. Instead of salt, sprinkle herbs on foods and salads.

●    Cut down on fatty and high calories foods..
*    Pure vegetarian diet.

Food 

●   Organic Millet.

●   Polished rice

●   Wholegrain

●   Lack of fiber
●   Active lifestyle

                                            "Carbohydrates (CHO) is the main culprit"

Glucose , sucrose, fructose,  are type of carbohydrate. Glucose is needed  in cells for energy. Mitochondria is a powerhouse of cell. Fiber in the diet reduces glucose absorption in cell. Why diabetes occur? The main source of disease is food, pesticides, fertilizers. pounded wheat in form of flour, polished rice etc. Utensil in which food is prepared from bad to worse non stick pan - aluminium - steel - mud. The polymerized non stick material destroys the cilia of intestine, which helps in absorption of nutrients. 

Glucose present in food is required for energy.

                  "One should eat food which releases glucose in the body slowly.(Lots of fiber)

Our body require energy for different activities. We inhale oxygen from the environment. Glucose along with oxygen produce energy. Mitochondria is a store house of energy in the cell present in the blood. This energy is stored in cell in form of Adenosine tri phosphate ATP. 
when we need energy glucose has to enter each cell, with the help of oxygen prepare ATP in every cell. This process is decentralized produced in each and every cells.

In blood cells glucose makes the energy with the help of oxygen than it is distributed to all cells. Oxygen is taken from lungs to burn glucose in the cells then ATP is produced. Amount of ATP required is produced in the cell.

If you are working more glucose is burnt. But in sedentary lifestyle more glucose is produced. and if it is not required for ATP production it comes back to blood. So now there is excess of glucose in the blood. Therefore if you don't work more the amount of glucose increases in blood.

To digest 1 gram of glucose you have to walk for 15 minutes. We have five liter of blood in our body. Already we have enough glucose in our body.
Polished rice has 76% CHO and wheat  around 72%. When consumed after making flour the fiber content is 0%. Different forms of carbohydrates are: Glucose, sucrose, fructose, and types are polysaccaride and minosaccarides.

After digestion CHO from polysaccaride is converted into monosaccarides.
100 gm of rice produce 30 gm of glucose in the blood in 15-20 minutes. Pepsi, coke, thumbsup it has 100 ml water and 45 gm sugar. In one shot so much of glucose enters the body.. In one day 100-170 gm glucose enter the body.

For 1 gm  of glucose to burn you need to walk 15 minutes, for 5 gm of glucose 75 minutes walk. For 175 gm glucose 30 hours walk, but you only have 24 hours in a day. Do you walk 1-2 hours daily? Still you consume 10 - 15 gm of glucose. But all are techy,s now doing desk job and leading a sedentary lifestyle. Our life is govern by a press of button. No body is doing physical work, so nobody is able to burn glucose.

All of us are eating nicely SUGAR is the main culprit. We are putting excess of sugar in the body.

Our body is not able to utilize the excess sugar. This excess of sugar or glucose is acted by liver, spleen, gallbladder and endocrine glands. It is converted into Cholesterol. If it occurs in excess then the supervisor steroid convert it into Triglycerides.  All these are produced as they are essential for the body. 

                                            "Glucose is stored in the form of fat in the body."

 If you keep sugar on the table it will soak lots of water after 2-3 hours. ( It is its property). As our body is made up of 72 % water. And cells also requires 72% water. If we have more sugar in our blood we feel thirsty (more water consumption). Now kidney has to work hard to filter out excess of water which results in excessive urination.

Increased Glucose will lead to diabetes.= Increased Glycogen (which is stored in liver) Increased Fat = Obesity = Increased Cholesterol (will lead to Hypertension)= Increased Triglycerides (extra fat is deposited in blood vessels block the vessels causing angina and heart attack.)= Increased Rhumatoid factor R H Factor (Rheumatoid Arthritis). Increased Glucose coats the haemoglobin with glucose and give rise to HBA1 Syndrome.

Original work of hemoglobin is to carry oxygen. But when coated with glucose, it is not able to carry the function of carrying oxygen therefore feeling of Tiredness. Normal HbA1C is 6 but it may increased to 12. It also causes low haemoglobin or Anemia.

Original So one should select the food you eat cautiously. Change of grain is a good option.   


                                                           Organic Millets (Sridhanya)can be eaten.

                                                    
                         "Food is the main factor for all disease, like Cancer, Migraine etc."

Regular Health check up

Regular meals

Skipping meals mean that you will end up snacking on junk foods which are not good for your body. Hence to stay fit and healthy do not skip your meals.

Maintaining ideal weight

It can lower your risk of cancer, heart disease, and stroke. The root cause of most of the lifestyle diseases is excessive weight and obesity. It is, therefore, important to maintain an ideal body weight. Check your BMI and follow the BMI as per your age, weight, and height. If you surpass the BMI, it means you are suffering from obesity.

Detoxification of body


Limiting exposure to sun and UV rays

It can lower your risk of skin cancer. When out in the sun, protect your skin with clothing, a hat, sunglasses, and broad-spectrum sunscreen of SPF 30 or higher. Seek shade, especially between 10 am and 4 pm. and avoid tanning.

Purification of mind by meditation

Deaddiction : Quit Smoking and Alcohol 

Smoking is a known cause of cancer, hence quit smoking. It is also said to block arteries and reduces blood flow. Take advice from your doctor if you want to quit smoking altogether. Similarly, avoid heavy boozing.
Adopt the above changes in your everyday routine, and you will see a difference in yourself. You will feel more fresh, relaxed, energized and light by making these simple changes in your life. Simply make these changes and stay fit and healthy and free of chronic diseases.

Sadvritta (ideal routine) and Acharya Rasayana ( code of conduct)
These are utmost important to maintain a healthy and happy psychological perspective. As heart is the site of psyche (emotions). Any kind of psychological disturbances, or stress will affect heart.

 Limiting the use of  Analgesics

Tonic or Rasayana  (Rejuvenation therapies)
Like Chyawanprash, Amla, Giloy, Aloe Vera, ghee etc.

Suppression of natural urges
Improper removal of the waste products formed during metabolism leading to accumulation of toxins is the basic cause of a disease.

Follow Dincharya ( Daily regimen) and Ritucharya ( Seasonal regimen). Panchakarma ( Five detoxification and bio -purification therapies)


Limiting alcohol consumption 

It can lower your risk of cancer, stroke, and unintentional injury..

Other life style management factors

Include wearing seatbelts, using motorcycle helmets, and avoiding misuse of prescription and illegal drugs to cut down on the risk of unintentional injury.

Controllable risk factors include:

●    Smoking.

●    High LDL, or "bad" cholesterol, and low HDL, or "good" cholesterol.

●    Uncontrolled hypertension 

●    Physical inactivity

●    Obesity

●    Uncontrolled diabetes

●    Uncontrolled stress and anger

Uncontrollable factor

●    Age

●    Race

●    Gender

●    Heredity

Adopt the above changes in your everyday routine, and you will see a difference in yourself. You will feel fresh, relaxed, energized and light by making these simple changes in your life. Simply make these changes, stay fit & healthy and free of chronic diseases.

Bracelet  Which would help to lead a more balanced lifestyle by tracking eating, sleeping and activity patterns. It was designed to work by connecting to a smart phone by informing the user to be conscious about the concern about his health. The most important factor for maintaining good health: 

                           + Mental Attitude

                                   Daily excercise

                                       Adequate rest and 

                                                        Good nutrition

Eat well, Move more and Enjoy life !!!

 Lack of these factors may cause hypertension,diabetes,heart disease and brain disorders.

                           “So, say  अलविदा to lifestyle diseases”

Remember, your lifestyle; how you live, eat, and think, determines your health. To prevent disease, you may have to change how to live.

Common Ailments & Remedial Measures

सामान्य बीमारियाँ और उपचारात्मक उपाय

1 Allergy(प्रत्युजरता, चिढ़, अधिहृषता) https://madhuchhandacdmo.blogspot.com/2017/12/allergy_14.html

2 Anemia- (Pandu Roga, Rakta alpata, under-nutrition) https://madhuchhandacdmo.blogspot.com/2017/11/anaemia-pandu-roga-rakta-alpata-under.html

3 Arthritis- (Joint pain, Sandhi Vata, Amavata) https://madhuchhandacdmo.blogspot.com/2017/08/arthritis-joint-pain-sandhivata-amavata.html

4 Bronchial Asthma(Tamaka Swasa, Dama) https://madhuchhandacdmo.blogspot.com/2017/05/bronchial-asthma-tamaka-swasa-dama.html

5 Cervical Spondylitis- (Neck stiffness, Stambhan) https://madhuchhandacdmo.blogspot.com/2017/09/cervical-spondylitis-neck-stiffness.html

6 Chronic kidney diseases- (CKD, जीर्णगुर्दारोग) https://madhuchhandacdmo.blogspot.com/2018/04/chronic-kidney-disease-ckd-silent-killer.html

7 Constipation- (Vibandha, Kabja, Malabadhata, Rajroga) https://madhuchhandacdmo.blogspot.com/2017/09/constipation-vibandha-kabja-malabadhata.html

8 Diabetes Mellitus- (Hyperglycemia, Madhumeha, Maharoga, Prameha) https://madhuchhandacdmo.blogspot.com/2017/07/diabetes-mellitus-hyperglycemia.html

9 Fatty Liver- (Hepatic steatosis) https://madhuchhandacdmo.blogspot.com/2018/01/fatty-liver-hepatic-steatosis.html

10 Flatulence- Gas Trouble https://madhuchhandacdmo.blogspot.com/2017/04/flatulence-gas-trouble.htm

11 Frozen Shoulder- Vital tips & remedial measures https://madhuchhandacdmo.blogspot.com/2017/04/frozen-shoulder-vital-tips-remedial.html

12 High Cholesterol- (Hypercholesterolemia, Medoroga, Hyperlipidemia) https://madhuchhandacdmo.blogspot.com/2017/08/high-cholesterol-hypercholesterolemia.html

13 Hyperacidity- Acid Dyspepsia, Amlapitta, Amlika https://madhuchhandacdmo.blogspot.com/2017/05/hyperacidity-stomach-on-fire-acid.html

14 Hypertension- https://madhuchhandacdmo.blogspot.com/2017/05/hypertension-silent-killer.html

15 Insomnia- (Sleeplessness, Anidra, Nidra Nasha) https://madhuchhandacdmo.blogspot.com/2017/05/insomnia-calm-your-anxious-mind.html

16 Kidney Stone- (Nephrolithiasis, Asamari, pathari, Renal calculus) https://madhuchhandacdmo.blogspot.com/2017/04/kidney-stones-nephrolithiasis-asamari.html

17 Metabolic Syndrome- (Syndrome X) https://madhuchhandacdmo.blogspot.com/2018/04/metabolic-syndrome-syndrome-x.html

18 Obesity- (Overweight, Medo Roga, Motapa, (स्थुलथा) https://madhuchhandacdmo.blogspot.com/2017/11/normal-0-false-false-false-en-gb-x-none.html

19 Osteoporosis- https://madhuchhandacdmo.blogspot.com/2017/06/osteoporosis-porous-bone-disease-asthi.html

20 Piles- (Haemorrhoids, fleshy masses, Varicose veins inflammation in anorectal region, बवासीर, भगंदर, अर्शशूल, मस्से, मांसाकुर) https://madhuchhandacdmo.blogspot.com/2018/02/piles-haemorrhoids-fleshy-masses.html

21 Sciatica- (Slip disc, Lumbar radiculopathy, Gridhrasi) https://madhuchhandacdmo.blogspot.com/2018/01/sciatica-slip-disc-lumbar-radiculopathy.html

22 Stroke- (Brain attack, Cerebral haemorrhage, Paralysis, Hemiplegia, Pakshaghat, Lakva, Apoplexy) https://madhuchhandacdmo.blogspot.com/2017/10/stroke-brain-attack-cerebral.html

23 Thyroid- (Hyper/Hypothyroidism, Goiter, Galaganda, Ghegha) https://madhuchhandacdmo.blogspot.com/2017/09/thyroid-hyperhypothyroidism-goiter.html

24 Urinary tract Infection- (UTI) (Cystitis, urethritis, pyelonephritis, मूत्रकच्छ, पेशाबमेंजलन) https://madhuchhandacdmo.blogspot.com/2018/02/getting-rid-of-utis-urinary-tract.html

25 Water Retention- (Oedema, Swelling, Anasarca, dropsy, Jalodhara, Svayathu, Vishabagam)https://madhuchhandacdmo.blogspot.com/2018/03/water-retention-oedema-swelling.html

Dr. Madhuchhanda, 

Lifestyle Management Expert

Link: https://madhuchhandacdmo.blogspot.com/2018/05/is-lifestyle-disorders-stealing-your.html

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