Heart Specialist

A chat with Dr. Devi Shetty, Narayana Hrudayalaya (Famous Heart Specialist) Bangalore, was arranged by WIPRO for its employees. The transcript of the chat is given below. Useful for everyone.

Qn1. What are the thumb rules for a layman to take care of his heart?
Ans:
1. Diet - Less of carbohydrate, more of protein, less oil
2. Exercise - Half an hour's walk, at least five days a week;
3. Quit smoking
4. Control weight
5. Control BP - Blood pressure and Sugar
Qn2 Can we convert fat into muscles?

Ans: It is a dangerous myth. Fat and muscles are made of two different tissues, fat is fat ... Ugly and harmful... Muscle is muscle. Fat can never be converted into a muscle.

Qn3  It's still a grave shock to hear that some apparently healthy person
gets a cardiac arrest. How do we understand it in perspective?

Ans: This is called silent attack; that is why we recommend everyone past the age of 30 to undergo routine health checkups.

Qn4. Are heart diseases hereditary?

Ans: Yes.

Qn5. What are the ways in which the heart is stressed? What practices do you suggest to de-stress?

Ans: Change your attitude towards life. Do not look for perfection in everything in life.

Qn6. Is walking better than jogging or is more intensive exercise required to keep a healthy heart?

Ans: Walking is better than jogging, since jogging leads to early fatigue and injury to joints.

Qn7. You have done so much for the poor and needy. What has inspired you to do so?

Ans: Mother Teressa, who was my patient.

Qn8. Can people with low blood pressure suffer heart diseases?

Ans: Extremely rare.

Qn9. Does cholesterol accumulate right from an early age (I'm currently only 22) or do you have to worry about it only after you are above 30 years of age?

Ans: Cholesterol accumulates from childhood.

Qn10. How do irregular eating habits affect the heart ?

Ans: You tend to eat junk food when the habits are irregular and your body's enzyme release for digestion gets confused.

Qn11. How can I control cholesterol content without using medicines?

Ans: Control diet, walk and eat walnut.

Qn12. Which is the best and worst food for the heart?

Ans: Fruits and vegetables are the best and oil is the worst.

Qn13. Which oil is better - groundnut, sunflower, olive?

Ans: Oils do no good for humans.

Qn14. What is the routine checkup one should go through? Is there any specific test?

Ans: Routine blood test to ensure sugar, cholesterol is ok. Check BP, Treadmill test after an echo.

Qn15. What are the first aid steps to be taken on a heart attack?

Ans: Help the person into a sleeping position, place an aspirin tablet under the tongue with a sorbitrate tablet if available, and rush him to a coronary care unit, since the maximum casualty takes place within the first hour.

Qn17. What is the main cause of a steep increase in heart problems amongst youngsters? I see people of about 30-40 yrs of age having heart attacks and serious heart problems.

Ans: Increased awareness has increased incidents. Also, sedentary lifestyles, smoking, junk food, lack of exercise in a country where people are genetically three times more vulnerable for heart attacks than Europeans and Americans.

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HEALTH BENEFITS OF FRUITS AND VEGETABLES.

HEALTH BENEFITS OF FRUITS AND VEGETABLES.

BANANAS:-

• •Protect your heart.
• •Strengthen bones.
• •Control blood pressure
• Block diarrhea.

BEANS

• •Prevent constipation.
• •Help hemorrhoids.
• •Lower cholesterol.
• •Combat cancer.
• •Stabilize blood sugar.

BROCCOLI

• •Strengthens.
• •Saves eyesight.
• •Combats cancer.
• •Protects your heart.
• •Controls blood pressure.

CABBAGE

• •Combats cancer.
• •Prevents constipation.
• •Promotes weight loss.
• •Protects your heart.
• •Helps hemorrhoids.

CARROTS:-

• •Save eyesight.
• •Protect your heart.
• •Prevent constipation.
• •Combat cancer.
• •Promote weight loss.

CAULIFLOWER:-

• •Protects against Prostate Cancer.
• •Combats Breast Cancer.
• •Strengthens bones.
• •Banishes bruises.
• •Guards against heart disease.

GARLIC:-

• •Lowers cholesterol.
• •Controls blood pressure.
• •Combats cancer.
• •kills bacteria.
• •Fights fungus.

GRAPEFRUIT:-

• •Protects against heart attacks
• •Promotes Weight loss
• •Helps stop strokes
• •Combats Prostate Cancer
• •Lowers cholesterol

GRAPES:-

• •Save eyesight.
• •Conquer kidney stones.
• •Combat cancer.
• •Enhance blood flow.
• •Protect your heart.

GREEN TEA:-

• •Combats cancer.
• •Protects your heart.
• •Helps stop strokes.
• •Promotes  weight loss.
• •Kills bacteria.

HONEY:-

• •Heals wounds.
• •Aids digestion.
• •Guards against ulcers.
• •Increases energy.
• •Fights allergies.

LEMONS AND LIME:-

• •Combat cancer.
• •Protect your heart.
• •Control blood pressure.
• •Smoothen skin.
• •Stop scurvy.

MUSHROOM:-

• •Controls blood pressure.
• •Lowers cholesterol.
• •Combats cancer.
• •Strengthens bones.

OLIVE OIL:-

• •Protects your heart.
• •Promotes Weight loss.
• •Combats cancer.
• •Battles diabetes.
• •Smoothens skin.

ONIONS:-

• •Reduce risk of heart attack.
• •Combat cancer.
• •Kill bacteria(bactericidal).
• •Lower cholesterol.
• •Fight fungal infections.

ORANGES:-

• •Support immune systems.
• •Combat cancer.
• •Protect your heart.
• •Straighten respiration.

  
PINEAPPLE:-

• •Strengthens bones.
• •Relieves colds.
• •Aids digestion.
• •Dissolves warts.
• •Blocks diarrhea.

STRAWBERRIES:-

• •Combat cancer.
• •Protect your heart.
• •Boost memory.
• •Calm stress.

  
SWEET POTATOES:-

• •Save your eyesight.
• •Lift mood.
• •Combat cancer.
• •Strengthen bones.

TOMATOES:-

• •Protect prostate.
• •Combat cancer.
• •Lower cholesterol.
• •Protect your heart.

  
WALNUTS:-

• •Lower cholesterol.
• •Combat cancer.
• •Boost memory.
• •Protect against cardiovascular diseases.

WATER:-

• •Quenches thirst.
• •Combats cancer.
• •Conquers kidney stones.

WATERMELON:-

• •Protects prostate.
• •Promotes weight loss.
• •Lowers cholesterol.
• •Helps stop strokes.
• •Controls blood pressure.
• •Fights dehydration.

APPLES:-

• •Protects your heart.
• •Prevent constipation.
• •Prevents diarrhea.
• •Improves lung capacity.
• •Cushions joints.

AVOCADOS:-

• •Battle diabetes.
• •Lower cholesterol.
• •Helps stop strokes.
• •Control blood pressure.
• •Smoothen skin.

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ఆరోగ్య సూత్రాలు

అల్లం తింటే ఎక్కిళ్ళు తగ్గుతాయి.

కరివేపాకు రక్తహీనతను తగ్గిస్తుంది.

నేరేడు పండ్ల గింజల్లో ఉండే జంబోలిన్ అనే గ్లూకోసైట్, మధుమేహాన్ని అదుపులో ఉంచుతుంది.

గుమ్మడికాయ మూత్ర సంబంధిత వ్యాధులను తగ్గిస్తుంది.

అవకాడో ఫలాలు ఆరోగ్యానికి ఎంతో మేలు చేస్తాయి. ఇవి తరచుగా తింటే మలబద్దకం పోతుంది.

జామపళ్ళు హార్మోన్ల హెచ్చుతగ్గులను నివారిస్తాయి.

బ్లాక్ టీ మధుమేహాన్ని దూరంగా ఉంచుతుంది.

సజ్జల్ని ఎక్కువగా తీసుకుంటే, పైల్స్ బాధ నుంచి ఉపశమనం లభిస్తుంది.

మామిడిపండుకి మూత్రపిండాల్లోని రాళ్ళను కరిగించే శక్తి ఉంది.

దానిమ్మరసం కామెర్లకు మంచి మందుగా పనిచేస్తుంది.

ఆవాల్ని క్రమం తప్పకుండా తీసుకుంటే ఇన్సులిన్ వృద్ది చెందుతుంది.

అల్లం కడుపు ఉబ్బరాన్ని తగ్గిస్తుంది. మలబద్దకాన్ని కూడా వదిలిస్తుంది.

కీరదోసలో ఉండే సిలికాన్, సల్ఫర్ లు శిరోజాలకు మేలు చేస్తాయి.

మునగాకు గ్యాస్ట్రిక్ అల్సర్ ని దరికి చేరనివ్వదు.

ద్రాక్షలో అధికపాళ్ళలో ఉండే బోరాన్.. ఆస్టియో పొరాసిస్ రాకుండా కాపాడుతుంది.

బీట్ రూట్ రసం ‘లో బీపీ ‘ సమస్య నుంచి గట్టేక్కిస్తుంది.

క్యారెట్ జ్ఞాపకశక్తిని మెరుగుపరుస్తుంది.

మూత్రపిండాల వ్యాధులున్న వారికి మొక్కజొన్న మంచి ఔషదం.

ఉల్లిపాయ శ్వాసకోశ సమస్యలను తగ్గిస్తాయి.

అనాసపళ్ళలో బ్రోమిలిన్ అనే ఎంజైమ్ ఉంటుంది. వాపుల్ని తగ్గిస్తుంది.

పుచ్చకాయలో ఉండే లైకొపీన్.. గుండె, చర్మ సంబందిత వ్యాధుల నుంచి కాపాడుతుంది.

సపోటాపళ్ళు మలబద్దకాన్ని నివారిస్తాయి.

దాల్చిన చెక్కకు పంటి నొప్పిని తగ్గించే శక్తి ఉంది.

ఆవాలు అజీర్తిని తగ్గిస్తాయి.

చేపలు తింటే రొమ్ము క్యాన్సర్ వచ్చే అవకాశాలు తగ్గుతాయి.

కమలాఫలాలు న్యుమోనియాకు చక్కని మందు.

క్యారెట్లు నరాల బలహీనత నుండి కాపాడతాయి.

యాపిల్ తింటే నిద్ర బాగా పడుతుందని పరిశోధనలో తేలింది.

వాము దంత వ్యాధులను తగ్గిస్తుంది.

పచ్చి జామకాయలో ఉండే టానిస్ మాలిక్, ఆక్సాలిన్ ఆమ్లాలు నోటి దుర్వాసనను పోగోడుతాయి.

ఉలవలు ఊభకాయాన్ని తగ్గిస్తాయి.

ఖర్జూరం మూత్ర సంబంధిత వ్యాధుల్ని తగ్గించి, మూత్రం సాఫీగా అయ్యేలా చేస్తుంది.

ద్రాక్షలో ఉండే పైటోకెమికల్స్.. కొలెస్ట్రాల్ ని దరి చేరనివ్వవు.

జామపళ్ళు ఎక్కువగా తింటే రోగ నిరోధక శక్తి పెరుగుతుంది.

ప్రోస్త్రేట్ క్యాన్సర్ సోకకుండా అడ్డుకునే శక్తి టొమాటోలకు ఉంది.

నేరేడు పళ్ళు తింటే కడుపులో పురుగులు చచ్చిపోతాయి.

మొలల వ్యాధికి బొప్పాయి మంచి మందు.

మునగ కాయలు ఆకలిని పెంచుతాయి.

యూజ్ ఫుల్ ఇన్ఫర్ మేషన్ కాబట్టి దీనిని మిగతావారికీ

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Here are super foods to boost immunity:

 Here are super foods to boost immunity:

1. Garlic
Garlic is one of best immune-boosting foods. It contains powerful antibiotic, antiviral, and antifungal properties that help the body ward off and fight infections.
Regular consumption of garlic helps your body fight infections and inflammatory diseases like the common cold, rheumatoid arthritis, inflammatory bowel disease, and multiple sclerosis.
Plus, it can help lower blood pressure and cholesterol levels, and aid in preventing various types of cancer. To stay healthy, eat one or two raw garlic cloves daily.
2. Honey
Daily consumption of honey has been found to strengthen the immune system. Its antioxidant, antimicrobial and antibacterial properties help fight infections from viruses, bacteria, and fungi.
Honey also can improve your digestive system, treat acid reflux, soothe a sore throat, treat a nasty cough, improve blood sugar control and insulin sensitivity, and heal wounds and scars quickly.
Start each day with one teaspoon of honey along with a glass of lukewarm water to enjoy its numerous health benefits.
Note: Honey should never be given to children under age 1.
3. Ginger
This pungent herb has been used for ages to boost the immune system and treat many health problems. Apart from being a strong antioxidant, ginger has antimicrobial, antiseptic, antibiotic and anti-inflammatory properties.
4. Green Tea
Green tea is the best drink known to boost the immune system.
It also has many powerful antioxidants that help protect against viruses, bacteria and other micro-organisms that can cause health problems.
Regular consumption of green tea also will help prevent cardiovascular disease, cancer, stroke, periodontal disease, and osteoporosis. Enjoy a soothing cup of green tea several times a day. Do not add milk, as it will make the tea less effective for this purpose.
5. Yogurt
To boost your immune system, include yogurt with active cultures in your diet. The strains of ‘good’ bacteria such as Bifidobacterium lactis in yogurt boost the activity of immune system cells to destroy viruses and ‘bad’ bacteria. The friendly bacteria also help the body absorb many essential nutrients.
Eating yogurt on daily basis can reduce the incidence of intestinal infections, fight different types of viral infections, improve digestion, reduce the length of the common cold, and treat dysentery and various types of diarrhea.
6. Oranges
Oranges are rich in vitamin C, a powerful antioxidant that helps boost your immune system. Vitamin C promotes the production of white blood cells, which are key to fighting infections.
Oranges are also a good source of vitamin A, vitamin B9 or folate, and copper that are important for immune functions. Also, they help lower both cholesterol and blood pressure levels. To improve your immune system, drink a glass of fresh orange juice in the morning and one glass later in the day.
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How to reduce Sugar / Salt?

How to reduce Sugar / Salt?

Sugar is empty kilojoules, so keep portions small, while enjoying the occasional treat. If you do have a sweet tooth, try these healthier, less kilojoule-laden options;-

·         Choose fresh fruits for desserts and snacks.

·         Beware of hidden sugar in cordials, soft drinks, cakes, pasteries and sweet biscuits.

·         Limit your intake of chocolate, lollies and other sweets.

·         Check the labels of your favourite foods – if sugar or sucrose is the first ingredient listed, the food is high in sugar.

·         Do you have sugar in your tea or coffee?

       This can add up over a day. Try to cut back or eliminate sugar, or switch to artificial sweeteners.

Do you have a more savoury taste?

 You should not over indulge in salt, because it can put you at risk of high blood pressure, stroke, cardiovascular disease or kidney disease. It can be difficult to know the quantity of added salt you are consuming because there is a lot hidden salt in processed foods such as bread, cheese, crackers, soups, stock cubes, yeast extract spreads and soy sauce, so check the labels. Salt is probably a habit you have acquired over a lifetime; if you cut back gradually, you will lose your taste for it. When preparing your food, consider the following tips.

·         Do not add the salt when cooking.

·         Do not put the saltshaker on the table.

·         Reduce your intake of processed, convenience and snack foods.

·         Avoid very salty foods such as anchovies, salami, olives and potato crisps.

·         Choose low salt or ‘no added salt’ products at the supermarket.

·         Use other condiments to enhance the flavour of foods.

How to reduce FAT?

How to reduce FAT?

You should not eliminate fat completely.

FAT in small quantities is essential for your body to absorb certain vitamins.

However, in excess it will rapidly escalate your kilojoule intake. Fat in processed foods is generally unhealthy saturated or trans fat. Remember that gram for gram, fat contains almost twice the kilojoule content of carbohydrates and proteins, so treat yourself to small portions of only the very best products. Enjoy your small portion of chocolate. Cake or ice-cream. 

Be aware of what you are consuming, and savour every morsel. Attempt to reduce the hidden fat in your diet without losing the pleasure in your meals;-

1.  ·         Choose lean meats and trim all visible fat.
2. ·         Avoid frying your food; instead try grilling, poaching, microwaving, braising or baking, if you do fry, use a non-stick pan and spray with a light mist of olive oil. Avoid deep-frying.
3. ·         Do not baste baked meat with fat or pan drippings; basting with wine or broth will kepp the meat moist.
4. ·         Make soups or stwes ahead of time and refrigerate overnights, then skim off the fat that hardens on top.
5. ·         When serving dips, swap high-fat potato chips and corn chips for julienne vegetables (carrots, capsicum and celery), for all the crunch without the kilojoules.
6. ·         Do you enjoy stair-fries? To reduce the quantity of oil required for stir-frying, use stock instead of oil or a non-stock work.
7. ·         Spread butter or margarine thinly – it is easier if it is soft. Condiments(mustard, chutney, pickles) often make butter unnecessary for yummy sandwiches.
8. ·         A healthy alternative to sour cream on jacket potatoes is a dollop or two of plain low-fat yoghurt, cottage cheese or ricotta cheese.
9. ·         Avoid using breadcrumbs and flour, because they absorb more fat than if you simply sprayed the pan or used just a little oil. Schnitzels are loaded with fat.
10. ·         Use low/reduced-fat milk products.
11. ·         Do not slather cooked vegetables in butter – moisten them with homemade tomato sauce or lemon juice, and then garnish them with chopped parsleys or chives. Use sauces to add extra flavour.
12. ·         Slim down you salads. Salads will put you on the path to a tablespoons of full-fat dressing over your greens you may as well have consumed a cheeseburger. Use fat dressings, or dress your salad with balsamic vinegar, black pepper, lemon juice or a teaspoon of virgin olive oil and vinegar. Be careful of high-fat additions such as bacon bits, grated cheese and croutons.