Learn peak pollen times
Spring is the hell for hey fever sufferers and that means 10% of all the indians. Pinpointing the culprit – dust,pollen,even foods can help .if you’re returning soon to your native place for the holidays , beware of the allergens that once made you wheeze and sneeze .before travelling to new places ,find out about allergens present there. |
Calculate your BMI
The body mass index estimates your total body fat and is calculated by dividing your weight in kilos by your height in metres squared.(To make that easier ,search for a “BMI calculator” on the net). A healthy BMI is 20-25. It’s just one indicator of your wellbeing but risk of serious problems multiply many times . If your BMI pushes 40. |
Cut your Alzheimer’s Risk
Eat more vitamin E- rich foods, such as spinach, avocado and peanuts and you could help conserve memory and other brain functions as you could help conserve memory and other brain functions as you age. A study presented at the world Alzeimer’s congress showed that nutrient such as Vitamin E and C not only help treat brain diseases once occur but may prevent them developing. |
Choose Cocoa
To stay healthy, we need 30 grams of fibre a day yet most people consumes only 65 percent of that recommended amount. Simply introduce more fibre into your diet by choosing cereal that contains barley,wheat or oats for breakfast ; eating wholemeal bread for lunch; and addind an extra serving of veggies to your dinner plate. |
Get tested for Glucoma
It’s the third biggest cause of total blindness in the country, some 12 million Indians have glucoma , but nearly 93% are undiagnosed –there are no major symptoms until the damage is permanent . But if you have blurred vision, see coloured rings around light , lack side vision or have pain and redness in the eyes ,get a specialist to test you now. |
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India needs lakhs of blood donation a week to keep ur with demand –so why not chip in ? Have your blood-pressure and haemoglobin levels checked before donating . One in three people will need blood at some point in their life , and few healthy people realize this or care to donate .check and register www.indianblooddonors.com
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