People do have the tendency to think that smokeless tobacco is not as harmful as cigarettes. But that is an absolute illusion. Smokeless tobacco is as harmful as smoking cigarettes. In fact, your body absorbs more nicotine from smokeless tobacco than from smoking a cigarette. Smokeless tobacco contains around 3000 chemicals, including, 28 cancer causing...
You are addicted to cigarettes. And you know about the thousand harmful things that smoking can do to your body. You want to quit. But you are unable to. Sometimes you do quit for a few days, but then, you again fall into the smoky trap. Addiction to cigarette is not only a physical addiction...
A healthy body is as important as a healthy mind. Physical exercises contribute a lot towards achieving a healthy body. Physical exercise keeps the body fit and fills up our minds with a lot of positive energy. It helps improve mental health by giving a boost to the individual’s self-esteem, reduces chances of depression and...
Obesity is a medical condition where the excess fat accumulated by the body has a negative effect on the health of the person and can even cause reduced life expectancy. Obesity is a modern world phenomenon which is mostly caused by excess food intake and lack of physical activity. However, it can also be a...
Breakfast is the first meal of the day that people usually take. The word itself means, “breaking the fast” as one has not eaten since the night before; make it a habit…NO EXCUSES!!! Research shows that breakfast is a key factor in influencing a kid’s and adult’s physical and intellectual performance for the whole day....
Myth #1: Diabetes is caused by eating too much sugar. FALSE. Diabetes is not caused by eating too much sugar. There are two types of diabetes: type 1 and type 2. Type 1 diabetes occurs when the pancreas completely stops making any insulin, a hormone that helps the body to use glucose (sugar) found in...
We all love going out, grabbing a bite to eat, stepping into a fancy restaurant and enjoying a hearty meal. People with diabetes can savour their meals, with a few alterations in their diet plans, here and there. Here is a breakdown of the dos and don’ts of eating out, when diabetic: Eat smaller...
Diabetes, often referred to by doctors as diabetes mellitus, describes a group of metabolic diseases in which the person has high blood glucose (blood sugar), either because there is low production of insulin, or because the body’s cells do not respond properly to insulin, or both. If the body does not make enough insulin or...
Diabetes is often followed by a number of other risks and problems including those of the feet. Some of these problems include Athlete’s Hip, Calluses, Bunions, and Diabetic Foot. And so, it becomes all the more important to keep your feet clean and hygienic at all times. DIABETIC FOOT Diabetic Foot is a condition wherein...
Self-Monitoring of Blood Glucose (SMBG) refers to home testing of blood glucose levels by diabetes patients. Tiny handheld devices called glucometers allow people to measure their blood sugar levels within minutes in ease and convenience wherever they are. Self-management is the cornerstone of overall diabetes care. Self-management, also called self-care, allows people the freedom to...
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