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Diabetes diet

Diabetes diet  The aim of diet control is to reduce the blood sugar to normal and maintain a constant blood sugar level. 45-50% of energy intake should be in the form of carbohydrates. Complex carbohydrates are preferable to simple sugars. Carbohydrates and calories should be evenly distributed through the day.  Meals must not be missed. An insulin dependent diabetic may have snack between meals. Sugar and sugar-containing food/drinks should be avoided. It is only recommended when a patient feels faint, or ill and cannot eat normally. It is also recommended that, for diabetics a snack should be taken before and after playing sport. Nutrition and physical activity are important parts of a healthy lifestyle when you have diabetes. Along with other benefits, following a healthy meal plan and being active can help you keep your blood glucose level, also called blood sugar, in your target range. To manage your blood glucose, you need to balance what you eat a...

What is good health

What is good health The word “health” refers to a state of complete emotional and physical well-being. Healthcare exists to help people maintain this optimal state of health.Health can be defined as physical, mental, and social wellbeing of  life.Some basic factor such as balance diet ,personal hygiene and regular exercise environment, relationships, and education contributes to good health.Health is not just absence of disease but a state of overall wellbeing. Types of health   Mental and physical health are the two most commonly discussed types of health. Physical health In a person who experiences physical health, bodily functions are working at peak performance, due not only to a lack of disease, but also to regular exercise, balanced nutrition, and adequate rest. Physical wellbeing involves pursuing a healthful lifestyle to decrease the risk of disease.  . Physical health and well-being also help reduce the risk of an injury practicing good hyg...

Why scientist are failing to find the vaccine of covid-19,Coronovirus

   Whyscientist are failing to find the vaccine of covid-19 ,Coronovirus  World Health Organization finally declaring a pandemic, all eyes have turned to the prospect of a vaccine, because only a vaccine can prevent people from getting sick. Coronavirus is highly mutable virus which means during its replication of genetic material from host to host it's genetic make up changes to some extend.When a virus enters our body, immune system is activated and its lead to production of antibody. An antibody which is specific for this virus,it has a types of immune memory which recognized the virus if the person is exposed to the virus in its natural form and it provide us immunity. But as this virus is highly mutable one the previously produced antibody can no longer identify this virus and counter act it.As there have been already reported cases of reinfection which means the person who had once infected with this virus and recovered are been detected with the same...

Low Fat Diet

Low Fat Diet The primary reasons for choosing a low fat diet helps to reduce overall calorie intake and to improve cholesterol levels. Fats plays an useful  role within our body .Fats are an important macro-nutrient required by our body.Fats provide energy, protect our vital organs from injury by forming a protective layer around it, they support cell growth and insulate our body. They are essential for the absorption of fat soluble vitamins and production of hormones.  All foods contain some amounts of fats naturally. But then there are foods that are low in fats and can be added to your daily diet. Fats come into our diet from visible sources - the added fat, and invisible sources - fat that is already present in the food. But did you know that there are different types of fats include: Good Fats: It is refers to unsaturated fats as found in nuts and oily fish. Bad Fats:It is refers to Saturated fats and Trans fat they are mainly found in meats and dairy product. ...

Immunity boosting for Food, Covid-19, Coronavirus that helps you to fight against covid-19 and various disease

Immunity boosting for Food, Covid-19 , Coronavirus that helps you to fight against covid-19 and various disease The growing Coronavirus scare has impacted the lifestyles of peoples of world. People are mostly finding immunity boosting foods which helps to immunise against covid-19.Eating healthy and fresh foods helps in boosting immunity.Here is some immunity boosting food items that helps to fight against not only covid-19 but also from various diseases. Immunity Boosting herbs   Neem leaves   Neem is one of the herb that is available across most homes, and comes with multiple wonderful health benefits that helps in immunity-boosting against covid 19 and various disease.Taking neems leaves in the form of juices or adding its leaves in food ingredients are mostly helps to boosting the immunity Benefits of Neem Leaves Neem is a powerhouse of health benefits.Neem holds immense importance for its medicinal properties.Neem leaves are rich in antimicrobia...

AIDS

  AIDS or Accquired Immuno Deficiency Syndrome is caused by HIV. AIDS is the deficiency of immune system (disease condition)that is transmitted by HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus).HIV is a virus that damages the immune system. The immune system helps the body fight off infections. Untreated HIV infects and kills immune cell that are called T cells. Over time, as HIV kills more T cells, the body is more likely to get various types of infections such bacterial or virals and cancers. At that point, the immune system is too weak to fight off other diseases and infections. Person with HIV is likely to develop a serious condition called AIDS.People with HIV may develop AIDS if their HIV is not diagnosed until late, or if they know they have HIV but don’t consistently take their antiretroviral therapy. They may also develop AIDS if they have a type of HIV that’s resistant to (doesn’t respond to) the antiretroviral treatment.Without proper and consistent treatment, people living w...

Japanese B-encephalitis

Japanese B-encephalitis Overview Japanese b encephalitis (JE) is caused by a group of arthropods bone viruses (B arboviruses),which are Flavivirus .it is transimited through mosquitoes of genus culex . Sign and symptoms In human body the incubation period of the virus is 5to 15 days after which the symptoms of the disease appear . The disease are marked with fever ,headache and malaise. Running nose . Prevention and controls Stagnant water bodies acts as breeding ground for mosquito .Water should not be accumulated for long time . In larger water bodies ,like ponds,application of Paris green is recommended in mosquito breeding place . Introduction of larvicidal fish such as Gambusia and Lebistes in water bodies helps in reduction of mosquito population as these fish eats the larva of the mosquitos. Uses of mosquitocidal chemical. Uses of mosquito net . Uses of repellent to keep the mosquito away .