Dietitian Pallavi Jassal talks to senior cardiologist Dr. Karun Behal in this LiveLifeMore Show about the important topic Heart Care In Winters . There is a higher incidence of heart attacks during winters.
With the right knowledge why & how more heart emergencies happen in these cold months, we can take preventive steps to reduce the incidence. Dietitian Pallavi Jassal talks to senior cardiologist Dr. Karun Behal in this LiveLifeMore Show about this important topic.
Asthma is probably due to a combination of environmental and genetic factors. You’re more likely to develop asthma if it runs in your family and if you’re sensitive to environmental allergens or irritants. Early, frequent infections and chronic exposure to secondhand smoke or certain allergens may increase your chances of developing asthma. Exposure to various allergens and irritants may trigger your asthma symptoms. The following are common things that trigger asthma symptoms:
– Allergens, such as pollen, animal dander or mold
– Cockroaches and dust mites
– Air pollutants and irritants
– Smoke
– Strong odors or scented products or chemicals
– Respiratory infections, including the common cold
– Physical exertion, including exercise
– Strong emotions and stress
– Cold air
– Certain medications, including beta blockers, aspirin and other nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
– Sulfites, preservatives added to some perishable foods
– Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), a condition in which stomach acids back up into your esophagus. GERD may trigger an asthma attack or make an attack worse.
– Sinusitis
Herbs :Combine 28 grams sliced fresh ginger, 1 broken up cinnamon stick, 1 teaspoon coriander seeds, 3 cloves, 1 slice of lime, 1/2½ liter water. Simmer for 15 minutes, then strain. Drink a hot cupful every 2 hours.The lime has plenty of vitamin C (a recommended cold fighter), while the ginger and spices provide the antibacterial effect
OR Add 1/2″ ginger, 6 tulsi leaves, 1 bay leaf, 3 peppercorns, and 1 clove to 1/2 liter water with palm sugar to taste. Boil for 15 minutes. Strain and drink hot, as often as you please. The pepper dilates blood vessels in the nose and stimulates secretions which help drain sinuses. Chilli powder, or red pepper , also has the same effect and, in addition, possesses anti inflammatory properties.
Ginger : Take an inch of ginger and wash thoroughly.Scrape the skin and chop into 3 to 4 pieces. Add a tablespoon of water. Churn thoroughly in a mixer and strain out the juice in a gauzy cloth. Discard the pulp. Add a teaspoon of honey (a mild antibacterial), a pinch of turmeric (today a proven antiseptic), stir well. Drink half in the morning and half in the evening. The mixture keeps well under refrigeration.
Garlic : Its pungent active ingredient, allicin (the same one in onions), works especially well against infections such as bronchitis and sinusitis, which often result from colds and flu. Some experts believe allicin destroys the cold and flu viruses themselves, though this theory hasn’t been scientifically proven.
Eat one or two cloves a day of raw or lightly sauteed garlic, all at once or in small doses.
Ice: Fill small plastic bags with ice and seal them. Hold or secure one over and one under each painful knee. Do this several times a day for 15 to 20 minutes. The cold constricts blood vessels, reduces inflammation and eases pain and swelling
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Dr. Sandeep Jassal
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