मेंदूसाठी महत्त्वपूर्ण अँटिऑक्सिडंट्स जे पार्किन्सन आणि अल्झिमर्स रोखू शकतात.

मेंदूसाठी महत्त्वपूर्ण अँटिऑक्सिडंट्स
जसे की तुम्ही अनेक वेळा ऐकले असेल की अँटीऑक्सिडंट युक्त पदार्थ आपल्या शरीरासाठी अत्यंत फायदेशीर असतात. पण हे अँटीऑक्सिडंट्स काय आहेत आणि ते कसे कार्य करतात हे तुम्हाला माहिती आहे का? आज आम्ही तुम्हाला सांगू की अँटिऑक्सिडंट्स काय आहेत आणि ते आपल्या शरीरासाठी महत्वाचे का आहेत?

 अँटिऑक्सिडंट म्हणजे काय?
 अनेक फळे, भाज्या आणि धान्यांमध्ये आढळणारे अँटिऑक्सिडंट्स जीवनसत्त्वे, खनिजे आणि रसायनांचे मिश्रण आहेत. हे सर्व घटक ऑक्सिडेशनमुळे होणारे नुकसान तटस्थ करून आपल्या शरीराचे रक्षण करतात.
 ऑक्सिडेशनचा वापर शरीरातील विविध क्रियांमध्ये होतो जसे पचन, श्वसन इ. ऑक्सिडेशन प्रक्रियेदरम्यान, अशी अनेक उत्पादने आपल्या शरीरात वाढू लागतात जी आपल्या शरीराला हानी पोहोचवतात. अँटीऑक्सिडंट्स हे जास्तीचे, हानिकारक पदार्थ नष्ट करून हृदयरोग, कर्करोग इत्यादी अनेक जीवघेण्या आजारांपासून आपले संरक्षण करतात. या ऑक्सिडेशनमूळे मेंंदू मध्ये बदल होत  असतात. मेंदू साठी महतवचे अंतिऑक्साइड आपण बघूया.

व्हिटॅमिन ई. व्हिटॅमिन ई एक चरबी-विद्रव्य अँटिऑक्सिडेंट आहे जे मेंदू आणि परिधीय तंत्रिका पेशींच्या संरक्षणासाठी खूप महत्वाचे आहे. रक्ताच्या मेंदूचा अडथळा पार करण्यात त्याला काही अडचण आहे आणि म्हणून उच्च डोसमध्ये पुरवठा करणे आवश्यक आहे. हे जीवनसत्व मेंदूच्या पेशींचे संरक्षण करण्यासाठी महत्वाचे आहे .

व्हिटॅमिन सी व्हिटॅमिन सी ऊतक आणि मेंदू आणि मज्जातंतूंच्या सभोवतालच्या द्रवपदार्थात लक्ष केंद्रित करू शकते. हे रक्ताच्या मेंदूच्या अडथळ्यामधून जाण्यास सक्षम आहे आणि खरं तर, प्लाझ्मापेक्षा व्हिटॅमिन सीची पातळी या ऊतीमध्ये 10 पट जास्त आहे. जेव्हा आपल्याला हे समजते की व्हिटॅमिन सी हा एक उत्कृष्ट अँटिऑक्सिडेंटच नाही तर व्हिटॅमिन ई आणि ग्लूटाथिओन पुन्हा निर्माण करण्याची क्षमता देखील आहे, तो मेंदू आणि मज्जातंतू पेशींच्या संरक्षणासाठी एक अत्यंत महत्वाचा पोषक बनतो. डॉ. एम. सी. मॉरिस यांनी एका अभ्यासाचा अहवाल दिला आहे की, पंचाहत्तर वर्षांवरील सामान्य रूग्णांना पूरक म्हणून दिलेले व्हिटॅमिन सी आणि व्हिटॅमिन ई यांनी अल्झायमर होण्याचा धोका कमी केला आहे.

ग्लूटाथिओन ग्लूटाथिओन मेंदू आणि मज्जातंतू पेशींमध्ये सर्वात महत्वाचे अँटीऑक्सिडेंट आहे. परंतु हे पोषक घटक तोंडी पूरकांपासून शोषणे कठीण आहे आणि रक्तातील मेंदूचा अडथळा पार करण्याची त्याची क्षमता अद्याप स्पष्ट नाही. शरीराला स्वतःचे ग्लूटाथिओन (एन-एसिटाइल-एल-सिस्टीन, नियासिन, सेलेनियम आणि व्हिटॅमिन बी 2) तयार करण्यासाठी आवश्यक असलेल्या पोषक घटकांची पूरकता ही या वेळी सर्वोत्तम रणनीती आहे. आपल्याला ग्लूटाथिओन पुन्हा निर्माण करणारी अँटिऑक्सिडेंट पोषक तत्त्वे उपलब्ध असणे आवश्यक आहे, म्हणून ते पुन्हा पुन्हा वापरले जाऊ शकते.

अल्फा-लिपोइक एसिड वैद्यकीय समुदाय अल्फा-लिपोइक एसिडला एक महत्त्वाचा अँटीऑक्सिडेंट म्हणून अधिकाधिक ओळखत आहे. हे चरबी आणि पाण्यात विरघळणारे आहे आणि रक्तातील मेंदूचा अडथळा पार करण्याची क्षमता देखील आहे. हे व्हिटॅमिन सी आणि ई, इंट्रासेल्युलर ग्लुताठिओन आणि सीओक्यू 10 पुन्हा निर्माण करू शकते. या अँटिऑक्सिडंटची आणखी एक महत्त्वाची मालमत्ता अशी आहे की ती मेंदूतील विषारी धातूंना स्वतःला जोडू शकते आणि त्यांना आपल्या शरीरातून काढून टाकण्यास मदत करते. पारा, अॅल्युमिनियम, कॅडमियम आणि शिसे यासारख्या जड धातुंमुुळे    नुरोन्डिजेनेरेटिव्ह रोग होण्याचा धोका वाढवण्यात गुंतला आहे. शरीराच्या त्या भागामध्ये जास्त प्रमाणात चरबी एकाग्र झाल्यामुळे हे धातू मेंदूच्या ऊतकांमध्ये स्वतःला जमा करतात. या धातूंमुळे ऑक्सिडेटिव्ह ताण वाढू शकतो आणि एकदा ते मध्यवर्ती मज्जासंस्थेतून काढून टाकणे अत्यंत कठीण असते. अँटीऑक्सिडंट्स जे केवळ शक्तिशाली नाहीत परंतु या विषारी जड धातूंना काढून टाकण्यास मदत करण्याची क्षमता आहे ते अधिक आणि अधिक महत्वाचे बनतील.

कोएन्झाइम Q10 कोएन्झाइम क्यू 10 हा एक अतिशय शक्तिशाली अँटिऑक्सिडेंट आहे तसेच पेशीमध्ये उर्जा निर्मितीसाठी सर्वात महत्वाचा पोषक आहे. क्लिनिकल अभ्यासानुसार असे दिसून आले आहे की माइटोकॉन्ड्रियामध्ये ऑक्सिडेटिव्ह नुकसान (येथेच CoQ10 कार्य करते) न्यूरोडिजेनेरेटिव्ह रोगांच्या विकासासाठी एक महत्त्वाचा पैलू आहे. जसजसे वय वाढते तसतसे आपल्या मेंदू आणि मज्जातंतू पेशींमध्ये CoQ10 ची पातळी लक्षणीयरीत्या कमी होते. CoQ10 अल्झायमर आणि पार्किन्सन रोग सारख्या रोगांच्या प्रतिबंधात एक गहाळ दुवा असू शकतो. तथापि, या विषयात अधिक अभ्यास आवश्यक आहे. QoQ10 रक्ताच्या मेंदूच्या अडथळ्यामधून किती चांगले जाते हे अद्याप पूर्णपणे मूल्यांकन केले गेले नाही. द्राक्ष-बीज अर्क अभ्यास दर्शवतात की द्राक्ष-बीज अर्क रक्ताच्या मेंदूचा अडथळा सहजपणे पार करतो. हे एक अपवादात्मक शक्तिशाली अँटिऑक्सिडेंट आहे, आणि मेंदू आणि मज्जातंतूंच्या ऊतींचे द्रव आणि पेशींमध्ये उच्च सांद्रता मिळू शकते हे केवळ मेंदूसाठी एक आदर्श अँटीऑक्सिडेंट बनवते.
 शक्तिशाली अँटिऑक्सिडंट्ससह आपल्या आहाराची पूर्तता करणे आपल्याला या भयंकर रोगांपासून प्रभावीपणे संरक्षण देऊ शकते. 

टीप: सदर लेखातील माहिती शैक्षणिक हेतूसाठी आहे. कोणत्याही उपचार/औषधोपचार/आहाराचे अनुसरण करण्यापूर्वी, कृपया डॉक्टरांचा सल्ला घ्या.

Coenzyme Q10 an important Antioxidants in prevention of Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease.

Coenzyme Q10

Coenzyme Q10 is a completely robust antioxidant in addition to one of the maximum critical vitamins for the manufacturing of strength in the cell. Clinical research have proven that oxidative harm withinside the mitochondria (that is in which CoQ10 works) is an critical issue withinside the growing of neurodegenerative illnesses.  As we age, the extent of CoQ10 in our brains and nerve cells decreases significantly. CoQ10 can be a lacking hyperlink withinside the prevention of illnesses like Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease. However, extra examine on this problem is necessary. How properly QoQ10 passes via the blood mind barrier isn’t always but been absolutely evaluated. 
Grape-Seed Extract Studies display that grape-seed extract crosses the blood mind barrier pretty easily. It is a very robust antioxidant, and the mere reality that excessive concentrations may be received withinside the fluid and cells of the mind and nerve tissue makes it a super antioxidant for the brain.

Note: This article is for educational purpose.The information to should not be used for the diagnosis and/or treatment of any disease or medical condition without the guidance of your physician.

Osteoporosis:Osteoporosis One fall can break your bones

Osteoporosis One fall can break your bones! And it could be due to a lack of calcium and vitamin D, something that you can easily correct with the right diet and exercise. Frequent fractures, back pain, and poor posture are all symptoms of osteoporosis. weakened bones Bone mass density (BMD) decreases, increasing the risk of fractures The first level of BMD loss is known as osteopenia which, if not detected and treated, progresses to Osteoporosis. Although the term osteoporosis refers to women over 50 years of age, is now commonly seen in men as well, and is known to strike at an alarmingly younger age. Osteoporosis is more than just calcium deficiency.In women, estrogen is important for maintaining BMD. The postmenopausal decrease in level leads to an accelerated loss of BMD. 

Rapidly changing lifestyles, poor eating habits and lack of exercise as well as heredity are some of the contributing factors. Causes Normal bone is made up of protein, collagen and calcium. As bones start to lose density and become abnormally porous, they are more easily compressed, making them more likely to break (hip fracture) or collapse (spine fracture). vertebral). BMD loss occurs on a scale and the first level of BMD loss is known as osteopenia which, if not detected and left untreated, leads to osteoporosis. Common areas at high risk for fractures are the ribs and wrists.

Risk factorsLow weight Rheumatoid arthritis Medication (heparin, prednisone) Read more Are you at risk for osteoporosis? Symptoms Osteoporosis is called the silent killer “because it does not cause any specific symptoms at the onset of bone loss. Usually this clinical condition goes unnoticed until a person does not have a fracture, but symptoms can appear in rare cases. extending radially from the spinal cord.Bone fracture: This is one of the most general symptoms of bone fragility caused by osteoporosis. Treatment The patient is treated for the fracture and receives appropriate medical attention for the underlying reason. People suffering from a fracture due to osteoporosis usually have a long way to go to recovery.

Even after the fracture has healed, it takes a long time to rehabilitate this area and make the bones strong enough to support their weight and the stress of daily activities. The drugs available are aimed at stopping bone loss and increasing bone strength. The use of hormone replacement therapy (estrogen) (HRT) after menopause was popular until recently, when its benefits were questioned. There are 2 surgical options that can reduce pain caused by spinal compression: vertebroplasty and kyphoplasty. These surgeries use “bone cement” which is injected into damaged spinal bones (vertebrae) to make them denser and stronger.
Here are some guidelines on how to prevent osteoporosis naturally: 1.Get enough exercise Fill up on natural sources of calcium Warm up in the sun for vitamin D 2.Maintain your vitamin K3.Beat obesity 4.improve estrogen level.5.Stop smoking and alcohol 6.Fight stress for the sake of your bones 7.Try oil massages 8. Regular medical checkups.

Note: This article is for educational purpose.The information provided should not be used for the diagnosis and/or treatment of any disease or medical condition without the guidance of your physician.

सुदृढ हाडांच्या आरोग्यासाठी आहार आणि व्यायाम

सुदृढ हाडांच्या आरोग्यसाठी आहार आणि व्यायाम

 आरोग्य, तंदुरुस्ती, वरिष्ठ त्यांच्या 30 च्या दशकात बर्‍याच लोकांसाठी ते वाढत्या प्रमाणात हाडांचे प्रमाण कमी करू लागतात.  दुर्दैवाने, जर आपण कधीही भरपाईसाठी काहीही केले नाही तर ते आपल्या उर्वरित आयुष्यासाठी पुढे जात आहे.  महिलांसाठी रजोनिवृत्तीनंतर लगेचच वर्षांमध्ये प्रक्रिया अधिक वेगवान होते.  हे सर्व वृद्धत्वाच्या अनेक वाईट वास्तविकतेकडे नेतात, जसे की ऑस्टियोपोरोसिस, हाडे मोडणे आणि तीव्र वेदना.  बऱ्याचदा वृद्ध लोकांच्या अंताची सुरुवात अनेकदा पडणे असते ज्यामुळे नितंब किंवा पाय तुटतो, ज्यामुळे पुनर्प्राप्तीची वेळ येते ज्यामध्ये ते कधीही बरे होत नाहीत.  आपण मोठे झालो तरीही, हाडांच्या ऊतींची सतत पुनर्बांधणी केली जाते आणि जुन्या हाडांच्या ऊती काढून टाकल्या जातात.  म्हणजेच, जर या हाडांना योग्य आहार दिला जाईल आणि व्यायामाद्वारे कर आकारला जाईल तर प्रक्रिया शरीराला आवश्यक मानली जाईल.  वेट-बेअरिंग वर्कआउट्स आणि रेझिस्टन्स ट्रेनिंग, विशेषत: मुख्य क्षेत्रामध्ये, सर्वोत्तम म्हणून पाहिले जाते. तथापि त्या हाडांचे नूतनीकरण करण्यासाठी, त्यांना पुनरुत्पादित करण्यासाठी पोषक तत्त्वे प्रदान करणे आवश्यक आहे. 

1. कॅल्शियमचा वापर वाढवणे हे आपल्याला आवश्यक असेल असा आम्हाला विश्वास आहे. हे खरे आहे की कॅल्शियम महत्वाचे आहे; तथापि, कमीतकमी बारा भिन्न खनिजे आहेत जी हाडांची सामग्री बनवतात. त्या खनिजांना संबोधित केल्याशिवाय असे आढळून आले आहे की कॅल्शियम स्वतःच हाडांना अधिक ठिसूळ करेल. योग्य प्रमाणात मीठ खाऊन तुम्ही एखाद्या व्यक्तीच्या ट्रेस मिनरल्सचा बराच भाग कव्हर करू शकता, अर्थातच संयतपणे! योग्य प्रकारचे मीठ नियमित टेबल मीठ नाही. हिमालयन क्रिस्टल सॉल्टसारखे नैसर्गिक, प्रक्रिया न केलेले मीठ शरीरात आढळू शकणारे 84 घटक देते. त्याशिवाय निरोगी हाडांना प्रोत्साहन देण्यासाठी, जेव्हा तुम्ही खालील सहा महत्वाच्या पोषक तत्वांना योग्य प्रमाणात ठेवता तेव्हा तुम्हाला तुमचे आधार अक्षरशः संबोधले जातील .
2.व्हिटॅमिन K2. हे अनोखे जीवनसत्व जीवाणूंद्वारे तयार केले जाईल, परंतु जीवाणूंचा प्रत्येक ताण व्हिटॅमिन के तयार करत नाही. गौडासह ब्रीसारख्या काही चीज जसे किण्वित भाज्या उत्तम असतात. लोणी आणि अंडी आणि डेअरी सारख्या प्राण्यांच्या उत्पत्तीचे घटक देखील चांगले पर्याय आहेत. 
 3.Vitamin D. सप्लिमेंट्स हा नेहमीच एक पर्याय असतो परंतु आतापर्यंतचा सर्वोत्तम म्हणजे नैसर्गिक सूर्यप्रकाश. आम्ही सूर्यप्रकाशात बाहेर पडण्याचे महत्त्व पुरेसे सांगणार नाही, जरी त्वचेवर त्या हानिकारक किरणांपासून काही सावधगिरी बाळगणे आवश्यक आहे. 
 4. मॅग्नेशियम. हे मातीद्वारे पुरवले जात असल्याने, मॅग्नेशियम प्रदान करणारे पदार्थ कमी न झालेल्या मातीमध्ये वाढवावे लागतात. बरेच लोक पूरक आहारातून मॅग्नेशियम मिळविण्याकडे वळले आहेत; तथापि आपण सूर्यफूल, भोपळा आणि तीळ यासारख्या बियाण्याव्यतिरिक्त हिरव्या पालेभाज्या, सोयाबीनचे आणि शेंगदाण्यांमध्ये हे महत्त्वपूर्ण पोषक प्राप्त करू शकता. एवोकॅडो देखील एक उत्तम स्त्रोत आहेत. 
 5. सोडियम/पोटॅशियम. आपल्यापैकी बरेचजण सी वापरतात .यामुळे इतर आजारांसह ऑस्टियोपोरोसिस होऊ शकतो. खूप कमी प्रक्रिया न केलेले पदार्थ खाण्याने तुमचे सोडियमचे प्रमाण लक्षणीय प्रमाणात कमी केले पाहिजे आणि अधिक भाज्या आणि पोटॅशियमयुक्त पदार्थ जसे की केळे खाल्ल्याने प्रमाण संतुलित होण्यास मदत होते. असे अनेक पदार्थ आहेत जे केवळ स्वादिष्टच नाहीत तर तुमच्यासाठी चांगले आहेत. नट काही आरोग्य स्थिती तसेच वजन नियंत्रित करण्यास मदत करतात.
टीप: सदर लेखातील माहिती शैक्षणिक हेतूसाठी आहे. कोणत्याही उपचार/औषधोपचार/आहाराचे अनुसरण करण्यापूर्वी, कृपया डॉक्टरांचा सल्ला घ्या.

मधुमेह आणि डोळे, दृष्टी (व्हिजन केअरसाठी) काय करावे

 मधुमेह हा एक गंभीर आजार आहे जो शरीराच्या अनेक पैलूंवर परिणाम करू शकतो – हृदय आणि मूत्रपिंड, रक्त परिसंचरण आणि अगदी डोळे.  खरं तर, मागील काही वर्षात  डोळ्यांच्या आजाराचे प्रमाण 89 टक्क्यांनी वाढले आणि प्रौढांमध्ये अंधत्वाचे प्रमुख कारण आहे.  असे असूनही, मधुमेह असलेल्या लोकांकडून दृष्टीच्या काळजीकडे अनेकदा दुर्लक्ष केले जाते कारण ते या रोगामुळे उद्भवणाऱ्या इतर अनेक आरोग्य समस्या हाताळण्याचे काम करतात.
 अमेरिकन ऑप्टोमेट्रिक असोसिएशनच्या सर्वेक्षणानुसार, 55 टक्के लोकांना माहीत नाही की मधुमेहाच्या डोळ्यांच्या आजारामध्ये अनेकदा दृश्य चिन्हे किंवा लक्षणे नसतात.  याव्यतिरिक्त, बऱ्याच हे माहित नाही की मधुमेह असलेल्या व्यक्तीने वर्षातून एकदा डोळ्यांची व्यापक तपासणी केली पाहिजे, ज्यात डोळयातील पडदा (वाढलेला) नेत्र तपासणीचा समावेश आहे.  तरीही, या परीक्षा हा मधुमेहाशी निगडित गंभीर डोळ्यांच्या आजारांचे त्यांच्या प्राथमिक अवस्थेत निदान करण्याचा एकमेव मार्ग आहे.  डोळ्यांच्या नियमित तपासणी या प्रगतीशील नेत्ररोगाच्या लवकर शोध आणि उपचारांसाठी महत्त्वपूर्ण असतात जे बर्याचदा चेतावणीशिवाय सुरू होतात.

 एखाद्या व्यक्तीला जितका जास्त काळ मधुमेह असेल तितकाच त्याला डोळ्यांच्या आजाराचा धोका जास्त असतो.  कालांतराने, मधुमेहामुळे डोळ्याच्या मागील भागातील रक्तवाहिन्यांना नुकसान होऊ शकते, ज्याला डायबेटिक रेटिनोपॅथी म्हणतात, ज्यामुळे मधुमेह मॅक्युलर एडेमा (डीएमई) होऊ शकतो.  डीएमई उद्भवते जेव्हा खराब झालेल्या रक्तवाहिन्या द्रव गळतात आणि सूज आणतात.  जरी लक्षणे नेहमी दिसत नसली तरी, या सूजाने अंधुक दृष्टी, दुहेरी दृष्टी आणि दृष्टीमध्ये पॅच होऊ शकतात, जे डोळ्याच्या समोर लहान काळे ठिपके किंवा “फ्लोटिंग” दिसू शकतात.

 ज्या लोकांना मधुमेह आहे आणि त्यांना डीएमईचा धोका असू शकतो.  560,000 पेक्षा जास्त अमेरिकन लोकांकडे DME आहे.  तरीही, सुमारे 55 टक्के लोकांना हा आजार आहे याची माहिती नाही.  
 दृष्टी कमी होणे प्रतिबंधित करा
वार्षिक रेटिना डोळा परीक्षा घेणे हा दृष्टीक्षेपातील बदल शोधण्यात मदत करण्याचा सर्वोत्तम मार्ग आहे,प्रतीक्षा करू नका आजच रेटिना तज्ञाशी भेट घ्या, DM DME बद्दल अधिक माहिती आणि निरोगी दृष्टीसाठी www.DiabetesEyeCheck.org ला भेट द्या.

टीप: सदर लेखातील माहिती शैक्षणिक हेतूसाठी आहे. कोणत्याही उपचार/औषधोपचार/आहाराचे अनुसरण करण्यापूर्वी, कृपया डॉक्टरांचा सल्ला घ्या.

Diabetes patients should not ignore these symptoms, it can be dangerous for health. know about diabetic neuropathy.

What is diabetic neuropathy?
 Diabetic neuropathy is a type of nerve damage that can occur in people with diabetes.

High sugar levels in the blood can lead to many diseases. One of its serious effects is nerve damage. It is medically known as diabetic neuropathy. Diabetic neuropathy attacks the nerves in your legs and feet. But it can also affect the hands and arms. You may feel pain and numbness. Sometimes, tingling in your feet and toes can also be a sign of this condition. It can affect your digestive system, blood vessels, urinary tract as well as your heart. Therefore, it becomes necessary to prevent it in time.

 If you have diabetes, or you have an excessive amount of glucose in your blood, the covering of your nerves or blood vessels (which bring oxygen to your veins) can be damaged. Neuropathy can affect any nerve in the body, but in particular it affects the ganglia (outside the skull), nerves affecting the functioning of the spinal cord, heart, bladder, intestines, and abdominal nerves and fundamental organs.  Keeping blood sugar levels under control is essential to avoid nerve damage. If it is ignored for too long, it can cause disability. In very severe cases, it may even lead to amputation of limbs. The most dangerous thing is that you may not even know you are suffering nerve damage until it is too late. This is because the symptoms can sometimes be misleading. Let us know how this type of nerve damage can be prevented if you have diabetes.

 Control your blood sugar level Controlling blood sugar levels is the first rule of thumb to prevent diabetic neuropathy. Keep your blood sugar level within the normal range. If it fluctuates, talk to your doctor. He may change your medicine. But, on your part, you have to keep a constant watch on your blood sugar level. You can easily do this at home with a blood sugar meter. Also make sure to go for the test every three months.
 Take care of your feet Your feet are important. It is important to take care of them. If nerve damage has already occurred, you need to be alert for any injuries. This is because you may not feel pain, but your injury can cause complications. Cut your nails regularly and pat your feet. Use lotion and apply it between your toes as well. Wash your feet with warm water and soap. Dry them properly. Talk to your doctor about whether you need to wear any special shoes for diabetic neuropathy. Even if it is not necessary, always wear comfortable shoes.Different types of nerve damage cause different types of symptoms. These symptoms include pain and numbness in your feet.

Exercise safely There are some rules to follow when it comes to exercising when you have diabetes. If you jog or run, wear good quality running shoes. Some activities may not be good for you. Consult a trained professional before starting any new exercise regime.

NOTE– Our aim is to give you information about diseases, we do not recommend you any kind of medicine, treatment, surgery. We are just a means of providing general information about disease, surgery, treatment and medicines to our viewers for education purpose only. The information provided should not be used for the diagnosis and/or treatment of any disease or medical condition without the guidance of your physician.

How does diabetes cause diabetic retinopathy?

Diabetes mellitus (DM) causes abnormal changes in blood sugar (glucose), which your body normally converts into energy for various bodily processes.

Uncontrolled diabetes usually causes high levels of blood sugar (hyperglycemia) to build up in blood vessels, the damage caused by which obstructs or alters blood flow to parts of your body, including your eyes. 

Diabetic Retinopathy

 Diabetic retinopathy is the most serious eye disease in diabetes. Even in this there are no initial symptoms, the patient comes to know about it by retina test. As retinopathy progresses, the eyesight starts decreasing. If the condition worsens, the light may go out completely.

 Apart from diabetes, if the patient is suffering from blood pressure, thyroid, cholesterol, heart or kidney disease, then the risk increases even more. Retinopathy can occur in 20% to 40% of patients with diabetes.

There are two major types of diabetes:

Type 1 diabetes and Type 2 diabetes

In both types of diabetes, increased blood sugar levels increase the risk of developing diabetic retinopathy.

Eye damage occurs when chronically high levels of blood sugar begin to block or damage the blood vessels in the retina of the eye. The retina contains light-sensitive cells (photoreceptors), whichare necessary for good vision.

Symptoms of Diabetic Retinopathy and Other Diabetic Eye Diseases

Symptoms of diabetic retinopathy (DR) and other diabetic eye diseases include:

• fluctuating vision
• Eye floaters and spots
• Scotoma in your field of vision or shadow development
• blurred and/or distorted vision
• corneal disorders such as slow healing of wounds due to friction in the cornea
• double vision
• eye pain
• Myopia problems not related to farsightedness (presbyopia)
• cataracts

During an eye exam, your eye doctor will try to look for diabetic retinopathy and other signs of diabetes-related eye disease. Signs of damage to the retina may include deposits and evidence of swelling, bleeding, or fluid leaking from the blood vessels.

Your eye doctor will take a picture of your retina with a camera or other imaging device and look for obvious signs of damage associated with diabetes. In some cases, he may refer you to a retinal specialist for additional tests and possible treatment.

For conclusive confirmation of disease, you may need to undergo a test called fluorescein angiography. In this test, a dye is injected into the veins in your arm and this dye slowly travels into the blood vessels of the retina, where it is exposed to changes in the blood vessels caused by diabetes and blood leaks in the retina. Identifies.

An often overlooked symptom of diabetic eye disease is nerve damage (neuropathy) affecting the eye muscles that control eye movements. Symptoms may include involuntary eye movements (nystagmus) and double vision.

Symptoms of diabetic eye disease

Due to damage to the retinal blood vessels by high blood sugar levels, fluid or blood may leak out of them. Due to this, in the early stages of diabetic retinopathy, the retina becomes swollen and deposits accumulate.

In later stages, leakage from blood vessels in the clear, jelly-like vitreous of the eye Can cause serious vision problems and eventually lead to blindness.

diabetic macular edema

inflammation of the maculais commonly associated with type 2 diabetes. Macular edema can cause decreased or distorted vision.

Diabetic macular edema (DME) is generally classified into two types:

• Focal, which is microaneurysm or other vascular abnormalities that occur with leaky blood vessels.
• Diffuse, which refers to dilated or swollen small blood vessels (capillaries) within the retina.

Non-proliferative diabetic retinopathy (NPDR)

This early stage of DR—recognized by deposits in the retina—can occur anytime after a diagnosis of diabetes.

There are often no visual symptoms, but a retinal examination may reveal small dot-and-blot hemorrhages, known as microaneurysms, which refer to a type of dilation of small blood vessels.

In type 1 diabetes, these early symptoms usually do not appear until three to four years after the diagnosis of the disease has passed. In type 2 diabetes, NPDR may also be present at the time of diagnosis.

Proliferative Diabetic Retinopathy (PDR)

Among diabetic eye diseases, proliferative diabetic retinopathy poses the highest risk of blindness.

The following are the signs of PDR:

• optic nerve and vitreouson and around Development of abnormal blood vessels (neo-vasculature or neovascularization).
• pre-retinal haemorrhageWhich is in the vitreous humor or in front of the retina.
• Ischemia due to decreased or blocked blood flow, as well as a lack of oxygen needed for a healthy retina.

These abnormal blood vessels formed by the process of new vessel formation rupture and leak blood from them into the vitreous humor of the eye. In addition to sudden blindness, more permanent complications include tractional retinal detachment and neovascular glaucoma .

Macular edema can occur with or without NPDR or PDR.

You should be monitored regularly, although you may not need laser treatment until you reach an advanced stage of diabetic eye disease.

NOTE– Our aim is to give you information about diseases, we do not recommend you any kind of medicine, treatment, surgery. We are just a means of providing general information about disease, surgery, treatment and medicines to our viewers for education purpose only. The information provided should not be used for the diagnosis and/or treatment of any disease or medical condition without the guidance of your physician.

Health benefits of grape seeds! Did you know that grape seeds are also very beneficial for the body? know its quality and importance.

  Health benefits of grape seeds!  Did you know that grape seeds are also very beneficial for the body?  know its quality and importance.    

 Grapes are also good to eat, but also beneficial.  On the one hand, there is a lot of vitamin C, with it takes special care of the bones.  Grapefruit juice is very good for the heart.Grape seed extract is extremely beneficial and its consumption has many benefits. It brightens skin tone, lowers cholesterol, helps in weight loss and increases the cognitive power of the brain. In addition it helps in regulating blood pressure, healing wounds, reducing inflammation after injury and preventing muscle damage.

Grape seed extract is prepared from its seeds. By grinding the grape seeds and then through steam distillation, seed consistency is obtained in which many important compounds are obtained including tannin, oligomeric procyanidin, catechin, epicetchin etc. Apart from these, it also contains vitamin E and linoleic acid. 

   Take a look at the benefits of grape seeds.
 1) Antioxidants: removes the most harmful oxidants in the body.  These oxidants cause various problems in our body.  Increases the ability of vitamin C to work in the body.  It greatly enhances immunity and protects the body from common cold-cough and virus or bacterial attacks.
 2) Cleaningarteries : The flavonoids in it help to flush out bad cholesterol from the body.  Just as it is present in grapes, it is also present in grape seeds.  However, in some countries grape seeds are not considered very effective.
 3) Blood pressure control, reduction of  hypertension: The oligomeric procyanidins in it relaxes the arteries, veins and sub-veins.  As a result, blood pressure in the body is under control.  It is also very beneficial for hypertension patients.  This is being studied in more detail recently.
 4) Reduces swelling : In medical language the name is edema.  However, in general, edema is when the body swells after surgery or from a serious injury.  It has been found that the application of grape seed can reduce this swelling to a great extent. 
 5) Beneficial for diabetics: Grape seed helps to control blood glucose levels.  It also regulates the secretion of important hormones in the body.
 6) Anti-aging: can prevent the effects of prolonged age.  It contains a very small and light type of molecule that can easily mix with your skin.  You can feel the effect very quickly.  The alpha hydroxy acid present in it (which is used in making almost all beauty products) makes your skin beautiful in many ways.
 6) Enhances wound healing: Alpha hydroxy acid creates a layer of moisture on the skin.  As a result, it heals wounds on the skin quickly.  With the application of grape extract cream, wound scars also disappear quickly.
7. Effective in brain function and memory:Grape seed has many antioxidants such as CoQ10.Coenzyme Q10 is a very potent antioxidant as well as one of the most important nutrients for the production of energy within the cell. This substance is important for reduction of memory and cognition.

PS: This article is for educational purpose only.The information provided should not be used for the diagnosis and/or treatment of any disease or medical condition without the guidance of your physician. Always consult a doctor before starting any treatment or medication.

What do you mean by Gout ? It’s Signs and Symptoms, Reasons and Remedies

What is Gout 

Gout is a painful form of arthritis. When your body has extra uric acid, sharp crystals may form in the big toe or other joints, causing episodes of swelling and pain called gout attacks. Gout is treatable with medications and changes in diet and lifestyle.

What are the Couses?

Themain cause of gout is increased levels of uric acid in the blood. Let us now see how this acid is formed in the body.

DNA and RNA are the basic substances in cells that we know. Purines are a nitrogenous component in these complex molecules . The cells in the body move around every day. When old cells are destroyed, these purines disintegrate and uric acid is formed.
It is also made in the body from dietary DNA / RNA. It is further excreted in the urine by the kidneys. Therefore, it is low in blood (male: 3-7 mg / dL ). This proportion is even lower in women. Let us see why it is not desirable to increase it even a little.

An important property of uric acid should be noted here. This compound dissolves with great difficulty in water . Therefore, as long as it is within 6.8 mg / dL in the blood, it remains in its dissolved state. When it grows beyond this limit, it forms rocks that cannot be dissolved. These stones then accumulate in the joints and kidneys. This is gout.
Not all people with elevated uric acid levels get gout. 

Foods that may cause Gout

Red meat and seafood. Meat (especially organ meats like liver and sweetbreads) and seafood (like fish and shellfish) can be high in chemicals called purines. 

Sweetened drinks. Sodas and juices flavored with fruit sugars, like high-fructose corn syrup, can trigger gout flares.

Alcohol.

Gout is usually associated with metabolic syndrome. This illnesses are:
• High blood pressure
• Diabetes
• Chronic kidney disease
• High cholesterol and TG
• Obesity
Sometimes it associated with is hereditary components.

Increased blood levels of uric acid:
Most of the uric acid produced in the body is excreted in the urine. Therefore, in good health, his blood level is only between 3-7 mg / dL. Its upper limit is 7 in males and 6 in females.

Decreased uric acid excretion:
This issue applies to 90% of patients. The causes are:
• Heredity
Chronic kidney disorders
• Excessive alcohol consumption
• Drug side effects: These include aspirin and some diuretics

Two types

Acute attack of gout :

In most patients, there is acute inflammation of one joint and that joint is the toe. This joint is very swollen and hurts a lot.
In the case of a small number of patients, several joints become swollen at once. These include heels, knees, fingers and elbows. This inflammation of joint condition is also known as Gouty Arthritis.
Arthritis subsides within a few days after this stroke. Then it reappears after a while. In this way the shocks become more frequent and more intense.

Chronic gout: After about 10 years, these patients develop chronic gout . Uric acid stones (tophi) accumulate in many places such as joints, muscles, earlobes and kidneys.Such patients are more likely to have a heart attack in the future . 

How Gout is diagnosed and treated?

With a thorough study of the symptoms of the disease, a physical examination can be performed by a doctor.

Some blood tests can be done to make it easier to diagnose:

Blood tests can be done to determine serum uric acid levels.

X-ray of affected joints

Examination of synovial fluid in the joints : This is a true diagnosis. When examined under a special microscope, the fluid appears to contain uric acid-like crystals.

Ultrasound scans are performed to find out whether the fluid in the joint is initially crystalline.

Computed tomography (CT) or magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is performed to examine bones and soft tissues.

Outline of treatment:
1. Analgesic and anti-inflammatory drugs.

2. Long-term treatment includes medications that lower blood levels of uric acid. It has three main types and functions:

a) Increasing uric acid excretion in the urine
b) Decreasing the production of uric acid in the cells.
E) Decomposition of uric acid: For this enzyme uricase is given.

Different drugs are available depending on the cause of the patient’s illness, the appropriate medication is given. These drugs need to be taken permanently.

3. Dietary management: This includes drinking plenty of water, limiting meat intake, avoiding alcohol (especially beer) as well as fructose-based soft drinks, and controlling your weight.

Gout can be treated as follows –

Managing pain-induced pain with non steroidal anti inflammatory drugs.

Diet and lifestyle changes

Losing extra weight

Alcohol should be avoided.

Avoid purine rich foods (red meat or organ meat).

Changing or discontinuing medications related to hyperuricemia (e.g. diuretics).

Use things that reduce uric acid such as

Allopurinol.(with doctor’s consultation)

Self-management strategies

Eat a healthy diet.

Citrus fruits-Fruits like oranges and lemons are a rich source of vitamin C and citric acid. Including these foods can help you maintain healthy uric acid levels in the body, since they can efficiently flush out the excess uric acid.

Low-fat and nondairy fat products, such as yogurt and skim milk.

Fresh fruits and vegetables.

Nuts, peanut butter,olive oil.

Get enough physical exercise. Such as ,areobic exercises, yoga and walking.

Take home message 

Basically, it is caused by a diet or lifestyle that impairs metabolism. If we improve lifestyle and eating habits and do regular exercises the incidence of gout in the society will be reduced.

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Vitamins for brain. What vitamins are good for the brain?

Vitamins are fundamental in many processes in the body. Vitamin B is important to those that maintain brain functions like learning, information processing, memory and mood.

The B vitamins are often linked with brain health: Vitamin B6, Vitamin B9 (folate), and Vitamin B12. They can help break down homocysteine, high levels of which have been associated with a greater risk of dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. B vitamins also help produce energy needed to develop new brain cells

The human brain is a complex organ requiring many different nutrients to function properly. Nutritional deficiencies have been shown to contribute to the development of psychiatric disorders, age-related cognitive decline, and developmental disorders. On the other hand, both human and animal studies show that increased intake of brain-supporting nutrients improve various aspects of cognitive functioning such as learning and memory. For all these reasons, it is important that you ensure your brain is getting the right kind of nutrients. Here are the essential vitamins and minerals for a healthy brain.

THIAMINE B1
Vitamins from the B group are considered to be particularly important for good brain health. Thiamin is one of the many B vitamins that is found abundantly in the brain and nerve tissue. It plays a role in the conduction of nerve impulses, according to an article published in The Journal of International Medical Research. Furthermore, a severe lack of this vitamin can lead to Korsakoff syndrome, a chronic memory disorder most often seen in alcoholics and those suffering from diseases such as AIDS.

Vitamin B3, also called niacin, plays a crucial role in metabolism and communication between cells. Easily digestible sources of B3 include animal-based foods like meat and fish and niacin-fortified cereals.

Vitamin B6, also called pyridoxine, is essential for the development of brain cells, blood production, immune function and mood regulation. You can get vitamin B6 from a variety of foods such as poultry, offal, potatoes, peppers, bananas, prunes and sunflower seeds.

Vitamin B9 (Folic acid) is known as folate, while the synthetic form of the vitamin is called folic acid. Vital for growth and development, folate also helps with memory and the processing of information. The effect of folate on conditions like memory loss and Alzheimer’s disease is being medically reviewed. It is possible that adequate folate can reduce the risk of cognitive decline in older adults. Broccoli and leafy greens such as spinach are the richest natural sources of folate. Folic acid is frequently used in supplements and to fortify cereals.

Folic acid can be obtained from different foods such as spinach, asparagus, and lentils. Half of the body’s stores of this vitamin are in the liver, which is why liver damage can lead to a deficiency of several key B vitamins. Folic acid also plays an important role in the synthesis of amino acids and the formation of nerve tissue. The metabolism of folic acid is highly dependent on the supply of other vitamins of the B group. A deficiency of this and other B-vitamins is associated with developmental problems in children. Furthermore, a study on aged rats found how to improve memory with folic acid supplements for 8 weeks.

B12 contains cobalt, which gives it its alternative name of cobalamin. Vitamin B12 is important in the production of red blood cells and the healthy function of the brain and nervous system. B12 is thought to affect memory and serotonin production, which regulates mood. B12 deficiency has been linked to fatigue, so it is also believed to play a role in energy levels.Vitamin B-12 helps maintain healthy nerve cells and red blood cells.

Vitamin B-12 deficiency — most common in older adults and vegetarians — can cause various signs and symptoms, including memory loss. In these cases, vitamin B-12 supplements can help improve memory.

ASCORBIC ACID (VITAMIN C)

The highest concentration of this essential vitamin is found in the brain, especially in the pituitary gland (400mg/kg). You can get high amounts of this powerful antioxidant from citrus fruits and green vegetables. Vitamin C is important in the synthesis of the neurotransmitter dopamine, but it also protects the brain against oxidative stress. Because this vitamin cannot be stored in the body, it is important you get adequate daily amounts from food, around 90mg daily, according to Mayo Clinic.

An Oxford University study suggested that lowering homocysteine levels by supplementing with B vitamins may help fight against Alzheimer’s. Study participants age 70 and older, with a diagnosis of mild cognitive impairment, were either given high-doses of folic acid, B6 and B12; or given placebo pills. After two years, the researchers discovered “the rate of brain shrinkage in people receiving the B vitamins was 30% lower than in those taking the placebo and the effect was greatest in those who had the highest levels of homocysteine,” according to the book “Alzheimer’s Treatment, Alzheimer’s Prevention.”

Based on the studies, 800 mcg of folic acid, 20 mg of B6 and 500 mcg of B12 per day are the best supplements for your brain health, but again, be sure to consult with a health care provider before taking any type of supplement.

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