Treat digestion problems naturally

All of us at some point in time have faced digestion problems. With our erratic schedules and busy lifestyles, we often pay less attention to what we are eating and our food timings. Therefore, often we face digestion and acidity problems. Our fast lives have also increased our dependence on OTC drugs for such problems. 

However, we often ignore the age old methods suggested by our grandmothers to aid such problems. Not only are they easily available but are also super easy to follow.

Lets take a look at some of the healthy habits that you can follow to avoid such problems:

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1. Have a cup of yoghurt after every meal : Yoghurt is a wonder food. Loaded with probiotics which are healthy bacteria that help in digestion, it is also rich in calcium.For people who avoid milk, it is a good source to help fulfill your calcium in take. It has a cooling effect on your digestive tract s well and will act as a summer coolant.

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2. Have ginger regularly : Ginger is known to aid digestion, help in nausea and acidity. You can include ginger in your regular meals or brew a cup of a ginger green tea. Ginger tea is known to heal colds and relieve stress because of its nice aroma. A small amount of ginger is enough to get its benefits as it is loaded with concentrated products.

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3.  Ajwain : Ajwain or Carom seeds(http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ajwain)  is another such wonder food which is easily available in our kitchen. It is an age old tradition in many Indian homes to chew on ajwain based digestives like churan or pachak after heavy meals. This is because of the well known digestive properties of these seeds. Simply chewing on ajwain after meals helps in the secretion of the digestive juices in your stomach. Mix ajwain with jeera(cumin seeds) and boil it it in a glass of water and drink this whenever acidity starts to strike you for instant relief. Having water boiled with ajwain seeds on an empty stomach also helps in maintaining heart health.
You can read about more of its benefits here: http://www.thehealthsite.com/diseases-conditions/top-10-health-benefits-of-ajwain/

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4. Herbal infusions: Having a warm lemon water with honey on empty stomach first think in the morning is a very good habit for your health. This no fuss method has immense benefits. It boosts up your metabolism levels, helps get rid of toxic elements from your body, relieves constipation and therefore helps in your stomach health.An article in Times of India suggests an infusion of lemon, basil, ginger, peppermint and chamomile an hour after an heavy meal to relieve gas and bloating. Read about it here: http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/life-style/health-fitness/health/Treat-digestive-problems-naturally/articleshow/22363710.cms

L'oreal Paris introduces a skin care range especially customized for your age

Loreal Paris' new Skin Perfect range came as a pleasant surprise to me to see  skin care especially customized for my age group. I am sure all of us have wondered what would be the best thing for our skin and have usually ended up with the same old products for our skin irrespective of our age.


We often forget that with age, not just we mature but so does our skin. And with maturity, comes associated problems which need special attention. The Skin Perfect range from Lóreal paris promises to take away all our ageing related issues with its new range.

L’Oréal Paris Skin Perfect uses superior Vitamin 3x Technology through this range that combines Vitamin B3, Vitamin C and Vitamin E well known for their skin enhancing properties along with deep whitening actives that work on improving skin tone to give you healthy looking skin at any age.

 Age 20+ Skin Perfect Range comprises of a day cream along with cleansing foam.  It takes care of pimples, oily skin and blemishes, somwe of the major problems of 20s while giving you that perfect clear skin glow. The 18g Cream is priced at Rs 99, 50 g Cream is priced at Rs 325 and the Cleanser is priced at Rs 105.

  Age 30+ Skin Perfect Range comprises of a moisturizing cream along with cleansing foam which fights those fine lines that begin to appear in your thirties, giving you younger, glowing skin. The 18g Cream is priced at Rs 149, 50 g Cream is priced at Rs 425 and the Cleanser is priced at Rs 135.

 Age 40+ Skin Perfect cream helps work on all those skin problems aging causes. It helps get rid of wrinkles and revitalizes your skin. It helps you get that flawless looking skin even post 40! The 50 g Cream is priced at Rs 595.

What Loreal Paris says about the product:
Every decade in a woman’s life comes with a changing set of priorities. It also comes with a changing set of skincare needs. To look your best at every age, you need to address the skincare needs specific to that age. L’Oreal Paris, the world’s largest beauty brand, just made it easier for Indian women to do that by developing a range that does exactly that. 

L’Oreal Paris Skin Perfect, is a revolutionary skin care range backed by 10 years of extensive research at the global and Indian L'Oréal Research and Innovation Labs. Personalizing your skincare at every age was never so easy! With high performing active ingredients L'Oréal Paris Skin Perfect offers a unique sensorial experience with visibly beautifying results. Each product from this range is scientifically crafted with the most enriching ingredients that can fortify and replenish the vitality of the skin. The range has been formulized to give visible results within 4 weeks of usage.


First look review: 

1. Product range is well researched and extremely well thought of; The idea of having skincare especially customized to my age appealed to me quite a lot

2. Packaging is good and the communication is clear

3. Cream spreads easily and isn't greasy on the skin

4. Ingredients are clearly mentioned on the pack along with use instructions

5. Affordable 

More details review coming up of the range best suited to my skin type along with the effectiveness of the range.

Visit their official page for more details: https://www.facebook.com/lorealparisindia?fref=ts

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All you need to know about Swine Flu

What is swine flu?

Swine flu (swine influenza) is a respiratory disease caused by viruses (influenza viruses), resulting in nasal secretions, cough, decreased appetite, and listless behavior. The virus responsible for the ongoing flu cases in India is H1N1.

Swine flu is transmitted from person to person by inhalation or ingestion of droplets containing virus from people sneezing or coughing. Infected persons spread the virus from 1 day before to up to 7 days after appearance of symptoms.

Symptoms of swine flu

Symptoms of swine flu are similar to most influenza infections: fever (100 F or greater), cough, nasal secretions, fatigue, and headache, with fatigue being reported in most infected individuals. Some patients may also get a sore throat, rash, body aches, headaches, chills, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. The incubation period from exposure to first symptoms is about one to four days, with an average of two days. The symptoms last about one to two weeks and can last longer if the person has a severe infection.

Some patients develop severe respiratory symptoms and need respiratory support (such as a ventilator to breathe for the patient). Patients can get pneumonia (bacterial secondary infection) if the viral infection persists, and some can develop seizures. Death often occurs from secondary bacterial infection of the lungs; appropriate antibiotics need to be used in these patients

Diagnosis of Swine Flu

Swine flu is presumptively diagnosed clinically by the patient's history of association with people known to have swine flu. Confirmation requires a lab test; specimens such as nasopharyngeal swab, throat swab, nasal swab, wash or aspirate, and tracheal aspirate (for intubated patients) are to be obtained. The sample should be collected by a trained doctor preferably before administration of the anti-viral drug.

Individuals at high risk of severe infection

·         Children 6 months to 4 years (59 months) of age

·         People 50 years of age and older

·         Adults and children who have chronic pulmonary (including asthma) or cardiovascular (except isolated hypertension), renal, hepatic, neurological, hematologic, or metabolic disorders (including diabetes mellitus)

·         People who have immunosuppression (including immunosuppression caused by medications or by HIV)

·         Pregnant women

·         People who are morbidly obese (BMI ≥40)

·         Health-care professionals (doctors, nurses, health-care personnel treating patients)

·         Household contacts and caregivers of people with medical conditions that put them at higher risk for severe complications from influenza

Prevention of Swine Flu

Self-quarantine: People with the disease should self-quarantine until they become noninfectious (about seven to 10 days after flu symptoms abate). Infected people can wear surgical masks to reduce the amount of droplet spray from coughs and sneezes and throw away contaminated tissues.

Hygiene: Kill or inactivate the virus before it reaches a human cell by using soap and water to clean your hands; washing clothing and taking a shower will do the same for the rest of your body. 2.Use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer if soap and water are not readily available, and use sanitizers on objects that many people may touch (for example, doorknobs, computer keyboards, handrails, phones). Do not touch your mouth, eyes, nose, unless you have followed this step.

Contact avoidance: Avoid crowds, parties, and especially people who are coughing and sneezing (most virus-containing droplets do not travel more than 4 feet, so experts suggest 6 feet away is a good distance to stay). If you cannot avoid crowds (or parties), try to remain aware of people around you and use the 6-foot rule with anyone coughing or sneezing. Avoid touching anything within about 6 feet of an uncovered cough/sneeze, because the droplets that contain virus fall and land on anything usually within that range.

Masks: Individuals who wear surgical or N95 particle masks may prevent inhalation of some H1N1 virus, but the masks may prevent only about 50% of airborne exposures and offer no protection against surface droplets. However, masks on H1N1 infected people can markedly reduce the spread of infected droplets.

Stay well hydrated, take vitamins, and get plenty of rest!

Vaccine: as per GOI directive, vaccine prevention is only indicated for healthcare workers dealing with Swine Flu cases.

Treatment of Swine Flu

The guiding principles are:

·         PREVENTION

·         Prompt treatment to prevent severe illness & death

·         Early identification and follow up of persons at risk

·         Treatment:

·         Isolation

·         Tamiflu (Oseltamivir): should be taken only on prescription by Doctor-

·         confirmed/probable/suspected cases of Swine flu

·         close contacts of a confirmed case

·         healthcare workers coming in close contact with suspected/probable/confirmed cases

State wise list of chemists authorized to sell Tamiflu is available at the following link:

http://cdsco.nic.in/forms/list.aspx?lid=2039&Id=23

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