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Home Remedies for Stomach Ache, Upset Stomach

Diposting oleh Unknown Jumat, 02 Maret 2012 0 komentar

Stomach Ache
Upset stomach is a cause of concern because you cannot just neglect it. Stomach ache or pain accompanied with cramps  make you so uncomfortable that you cannot pay attention to your work at hand neither can you sleep or sit quietly. So, you must get rid of stomach ache and other problems related to upset stomach. Here are some quick and easy home remedies for upset stomach. Whenever, there is a problem related to any stomach ailment, you will have pain in stomach. Sometimes you might experience flatulence or you might even experience difficulty in passing gas which again results into stomach ache and cramps. At other times, you might feel that your stomach is bloating and sometimes you might suffer from indigestion leading to an upset stomach and stomach pain. Home remedies for stomach pain given here work for all these types of stomach problems including stomach ache, flatulence, indigestion, bloating etc.

Easy Home Remedies for Stomach Ache & Other Problems

Stone Apple Remedy for Stomach Pain

Bael fruit (stone apple) is one of the very good remedies for all kinds of upset stomach problems. Take a ripe stone apple and after peeling it (discard the hard cover of bael fruit) take out the matter inside and let it dry. After it completely dries, ground it to make powder and store. Have a spoon full of this powder everyday for treating upset stomach.

Black Salt Remedy for Stomach Ache

If you are suffering from indigestion, mix ¼ spoon of black salt powder with 1 spoon of hot water and have it before meals.

Ginger Remedy for Stomach Pain

Take 1-2 pieces (¼ inches) of fresh ginger and sprinkle salt on them. Chew this salted ginger to get rid of such stomach problems as bloating, constipation, flatulence etc.

Coriander Remedy for Stomach Ache

If you have loose motions and need to go to toilet every time after a meal, chew few leaves of fresh coriander. Coriander leaves is beneficial to treat weak liver.

Isabgol Remedy for Stomach Pain

Have one spoon Isabgol husk (Psyllium) daily in the morning and evening. Have it either with water or milk. This is a good home remedy for constipation and related stomach ailments.

Asafetida Remedy for Stomach Pain

Take equal amounts of asafetida (hing), black peeper, dry ginger (sonth), carrom seeds (ajwain), rock salt (sendha namak),  white cumin seeds (safed jeera), black cumin seeds (kala jeera or kalaunji). Take ghee (clarified butter) in a pan and roast hing (asafetida) in it for a couple of minutes. Let it cool. Mix all the spices and ground and make powder of this mixture. Store it in a airtight container. Before meals, have a little of this powder. This is a very good remedy for all types of stomach problems like stomach ache, flatulence, bloating, indigestion etc.

If you are unable to pass gas or suffer from flatulence, bloating etc. you can take asafetida and mix it with some water to make a paste like mixture. Rub this mixture around the navel for a few minutes. You will instantly get relief from stomach ache and other problems related to upset stomach.

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Osteoarthritis Overview and Knee Pain Management Do's & Don'ts

Diposting oleh Unknown Jumat, 03 Februari 2012 0 komentar


Are you experiencing morning stiffness in knees and knee joint pain through the day which is relieved only when you rest? If you are also missing your morning walks and other favorite activities that require using your knees like outdoor sports, shopping, going out etc, you might be suffering from osteoarthritis knee pain. It is thus the right time to know about the options for treatment for osteoarthritis knee pain as well as knee pain management to get relief from the torturous situation!

Get an overview of Osteoarthritis facts. Know what is Osteoarthritis (OA), what are the symptoms, causes, risk factors and treatment for osteoarthritis? Knee joint pain relief is of utmost importance for doing even routine works. Thus, know about knee pain management – some do's and don'ts for those suffering from osteoarthritis!


What is Osteoarthritis?

When the breakdown of joint fluid and cartilages occur, it leads to the condition called osteoarthritis. Cartilages are the slippery tissues that cover and protect the ends of bones in the joints, including knee joints. Its breakdown affects the mobility of joints causing joint pain, stiffness and loss of movement.

Symptoms of Osteoarthritis

Osteoarthritis can occur in any joint of the body. Most often OA occurs in hands, knees, hips and spine. The very common warning signs of OA are stiffness and/or swelling as well as tenderness in one or more joints. Yet another sign of osteoarthritis is a crunching feeling or the sound of bone rubbing on bone. Following are included in the symptoms of osteoarthritis.

  • Knee pain
  • Joint stiffness
  • Swelling
  • Loss of Movement
  • A crunching feeling in the knee

Causes of Osteoarthritis- the Risk Factors

There is no straight forward answer to the question regarding causes of osteoarthritis in spite of extensive researches carried on the subject. The risk factors for osteoarthritis may include the following.

  • Age- People above the age of 45 have the risk for developing osteoarthritis. It is, however, most commonly found in people over age of 65.
  • Gender- This disease of osteoarthritis is more common in women, particularly after the age of 55.
  • Obesity- This can be one of the causes for osteoarthritis as every kilogram puts three extra kilogram of pressure on knees.
  • Heredity- Genes that are responsible for creating and maintaining cartilages might have a link with osteoarthritis.
  • Injury/ overuse of joints
  • Weakness of muscles- Weak thigh muscles lead to osteoarthritis knee joint pain.

Treatment for Osteoarthritis

Although there is no cure for osteoarthritis other than joint replacement surgery in advanced stage, there are various treatments for knee joint pain relief that help in reducing pain. Some of such types of treatment for osteoarthritis include the following.

  • Pain relieving medicines like acetaminophen, non steroidal anti- inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and topical pain relieving creams.
  • Steroid injections for temporary knee joint pain relief and for reducing inflammation and swelling.
  • Viscosupplementation injections. These are intra-articular injections that replace diseased synovial (joint fluid) with healthy joint fluid in knees with osteoarthritis. This grants knee joint pain relief  and improves its functionality. Know more about Viscosupplementation- Osteoarthritis Knee Pain Treatment
  • Knee Replacement Surgery. When other osteoarthritis treatments do not provide relief from knee joint pain, knee replacement surgery remains the last option for the patient of osteoarthritis.

Osteoarthritis Knee Pain Management- Do's and Don'ts!

Here is a compilation of things that one must do and some other things that one must avoid in order to get relief from pain due to osteoarthritis. Read and internalize these steps to manage knee pain efficiently.

Osteoarthritis Knee Pain Management- Do's

Below are the steps one should follow for relieving knee joint pain.

Osteoarthritis Knee Brace
  • Try to sit while working to relieve stress to the knees.
  • Use knee cap support or posterior guard support in order to correct deforming positions.
  • Give hot water fomentation to relieve knee pain.
  • Wear comfortable and well fitting shoes to reduce stress on joints.
  • Use western style commode and raised toilet seats.
  • Get a non-slippery flooring at home.
  • Use chair extenders. These extenders on chair legs can lift the seat at the kitchen or dining room table so the person with osteoarthritis can sit easily without putting stress on knees. Stools, carts or trash cans with wheels are also helpful while doing household chores.
  • Rearrange cupboards and drawers in a way that reduces painful stretches.
  • Raise the level of electrical appliances like microwave ovens, food processors, bread toasters etc. to a comfortable height in order to relieve undue pressure on hips and knees.

Below are the steps one should follow for restoring joint function.

  • Do regular knee exercises. This helps in correcting muscle imbalance and also improves the strength of muscles located around the joint.
  • Do regular knee movement in order to avoid stiffness of the knee joint.

Below are the steps one should follow for reducing weight as obesity is also one of the causes of osteoarthritis.

  • Have proper diet with reduced sugar consumption and increased intake of salads, fruits and sprouted vegetables.
  • Walk regularly to keep yourself active and to reduce weight.

Osteoarthritis Knee Pain Management- Don'ts

Avoid the following in order to get relief from knee pain.

  • Don't sit with crossed legs.
  • Don't lift heavy weights.
  • Avoid doing prolonged activities that put strain on joints like gardening, standing for longer durations, kneeling, squatting etc.
  • Avoid jerky movements.
  • Don't smoke. Researches have shown that smoking leads to joint pain along with other ailments.

Osteoarthritis Knee Pain Management- While Traveling

These are some tips for traveling with knee pain.

  • Do realistic planning for any trip and the activities you are safely able to do. For example, avoid trekking, mountaineering or other such adventure travel trip.
  • Do research for the amenities, transportation and lodging options. Select those that are most comfortable for you.
  • If you need wheelchair assistance, request right at the time of booking your air ticket.
  • Always travel with a brief medical history along with list of your prescriptions, physician's name and phone number.
  • Always use luggage with wheels as this will put minimum stress on your knee joints. Take only those items with you that you will need in-flight.
  • People suffering with osteoarthritis knee pain should always wear comfortable walking shoes.

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Bronchial Asthma Symptoms, Causes, Treatment and Natural Remedies

Diposting oleh Unknown Minggu, 15 Januari 2012 1 komentar

Know what is Bronchial Asthma- what are bronchial asthma symptoms, causes & treatment including Bronchodilator- the inhaler medication. Also know effective natural remedies for asthma.

What is Bronchial Asthma?
If you have been experiencing breathlessness, coughing, and wheezing (whistling sound coming from chest) recently, you might have caught bronchial asthma. You need to pay early attention to treat bronchial asthma because the prolonged state of asthma can harm your lungs in a big way. So, read on to know what is bronchial asthma, how do you get bronchial asthma or the bronchial asthma causes, how to recognize bronchial asthma- the symptoms for asthma and effective treatment for asthma including natural asthma remedies.


What is Bronchial Asthma?

Bronchial asthma is the common asthma which is an inflammatory disease of airways that causes periodic attacks of coughing, wheezing (whistling sound from chest), breathlessness, and even chest congestion. Due to the inflammation of airways, a person feels difficulty in breathing and chest tightness or chest congestion. Some people feel these conditions at night which is called nocturnal asthma or in the early morning hours. Some other people feel these symptoms of asthma when they exercise. This is called exercise-induced asthma. The inflammation, caused by many factors, make the airway hyper-responsive.

Bronchial Asthma Symptoms

The following signs and symptoms of bronchial asthma can help one identify the disease
  • Shortness of breath or breathlessness even when talking, laughing or walking a little.
  • Tightness of chest
  • Wheezing (whistling sound from chest, mostly when you lie down)
  • Coughing and sometimes excessive cough which keeps one awake at night

How Do You Get Asthma? - Bronchial Asthma Causes


Asthma is primarily associated with allergy but allergy is not the only way you get asthma. Allergies are also associated with genetic inheritance and so does asthma. Mast cells, eosinophils, and T lymphocytes in human body are responsible for causing bronchial asthma. Mast cells (the allergy causing cells) release chemicals called histamine which in turn is responsible for nasal stuffiness and constriction of airways. Eosinophils and T lymphocytes are a type of white blood cells that are associated with allergic diseases and inflammation. Thus, the causes of bronchial asthma can be listed as under.
  • Allergies
  • Genetic factors
  • Increased numbers of Eosinophils
There are certain asthma triggers too apart from bronchial asthma causes. These triggers lead to attacks of coughing, breathlessness and wheezing! Such asthma triggers may include:
  • Tobacco smoke
  • Infections like colds, flu, pneumonia
  • Allergens like food, pollen, mold, dust mites, and pet dander (skin flakes)
  • Exercise
  • Air pollution, toxins
  • Extreme changes in temperature
  • Certain drugs like aspirin, NSAID, and beta-blockers
  • Food additives like MSG flavor enhancers
  • Emotional stress and anxiety
  • Hyper activities like singing, laughing, or crying
  • Perfumes or sprays
  • Acid reflux
Bronchial Asthma Treatment

Bronchial asthma can be placed under the category of chronic diseases. As such, a person suffering from bronchial asthma should always be under constant medical supervision. Depending upon the causing factors, bronchial asthma may or may not be curable in a complete manner. However, avoiding the asthma triggers, external causes like allergies and proper treatment can let its patient lead a fairly normal life. Basically, two types of drugs are given for bronchial asthma treatment.
  • Fast Relief Medicines or the relievers to ease the acute respiratory complexities.
  • Control Medicines or the preventers to resist recurrence of asthma in its intensified form.
Apart from the above two drugs, two hormones are also used to treat bronchial asthma. These are adrenalin and hydrocortisone hormones. Adrenaline is used for acute bronchial asthma where emergency arises. The adrenaline hormone is injected into the patient’s bloodstream in cases of emergency to activate the reflex of body. As adrenaline quickens pulse rate, provides a drive for rapid heart action and arouses our health system to fight with emergencies, it helps a lot in containing the heightened attacks of asthma. The other hormone is used in form of hydrocortisone medicines ( steroid form) that are given for longer periods as the long-term consumption of these drugs assist in reducing the intensity of pain and suffering for an asthma patient. Therapeutic exercises as well as breathing exercises are also used to treat asthmatic conditions.

One of the very different asthma treatment technique involves gradually and carefully exposing the bronchial asthma patient to the allergens to build up resistance against them (somewhat like vaccination concept). However, this has to be done under strict supervision of physician as this involves great risks too.

Bronchodilator- Asthma Inhaler Medication

The description of asthma treatment can't get completed without talking about bronchodilator which is an asthma medication used to relax the muscles and enlarge the size of the airways of lungs. These asthma medications are inhaled through mouth with the help of asthma inhalers. They are also available in oral forms but inhaled forms are preferred over the oral ones. Bronchodilators are available as Short-Acting Beta Agonists (SABA) and Long-Acting Beta Agonists (LABA). SABAs are prescribed as a quick relief medication, while LABAs are the controller medication. Bronchodilator remedy is used at the preliminary stage of asthma treatment. When there is critical asthma attack, steroid form of medicines are used by the doctors.

Natural Asthma Remedies

Lifestyle management is very crucial for asthma patients. There are two aspects for this- avoiding the asthma triggers and adopting such ways that increase resistance to allergy-causing factors. Here are certain diet remedies for asthma as well as other natural home remedies for bronchial asthma.
  • Take diet rich in B6, B12 and B5 vitamins as well as Vitamin C and folic acid. This helps in building immune system.
  • Have foods rich in antioxidants to boost immune system.
  • Seam some ginger tea. Add four minced garlic cloves in the tea while it is steaming. Drink this after it cools down a little.
  • When experiencing asthma attack, get someone to rub mustard oil mixed with camphor on your back. This makes breathing easier.
  • Take one cup of water and add half teaspoon of licorice and ginger juice to it. Drink to get relief from asthma symptoms.
  • Avoid stress.
  • Drink plenty of water. If you can't decide on water intake amount, read this- how much water should you drink in a day
  • Clean home regularly to keep dust at minimal levels.
  • Avoid pets with fur or feather.
  • When its cold, cover your face with mask or cloth.
  • Do regular exercises. If you have exercise-induced asthma, consult your doctor to know about what exercises can you do.
  • Control heartburn and Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) to keep bronchial asthma under control.

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How to Get Rid of Lower Back Pain – Management & Treatment Options

Diposting oleh Unknown Rabu, 04 Januari 2012 0 komentar

This is perhaps the most common question today asked by the working population- How to get rid of lower back pain? Among all the causes for lower back pain, long hours of sitting/standing and that too with wrong posture takes the lead! Here we give you some sure shot pain management remedies to lower your back pain.

How to get rid of lower back pain
Lower back pain is a common health problem today. The causes for lower back pain include injuries, diseases, infections, and even inheritance but majority of people suffer from lower back pain due to the weight of the upper body which puts loads on the lower back. Thus, the first rule of back pain management is to learn habits that reduce the load of upper body on lower back! There are many ways for doing this which you will learn in this write up. You will also come to know that you can not only get rid of lower back pain through various pain management methods but also through various lower back treatment options that might include back pain drugs as well as alternative treatments for back pain like chiropractic treatment, acupuncture as well as various exercises for lower back pain.


Get Rid of Lower Back Pain through Pain Management Techniques

Lower back pain management techniques are simple and easy to follow but tough to remember! So, if you really want to get rid of your lower back pain, you should teach yourself hard to follow all these pain management methods.

Sit and stand properly to get rid of lower back pain. Properly doesn't always mean sitting too straight. Slouching while sitting is one of the main causes of lower back pain. However, sitting too straight for longer can also put pressure on your lower back. If you have to keep sitting for most of the day, you should do this for a couple of times- lean back on chair with the help of your feet and a little curve in your back. You must also stand up quite often – every one hour if not more frequently than that! See this video to know how to sit and stand properly to cure lower back pain as well as to avoid it.


Lower Back Pain Management- Sitting & Standing Postures

You might also like to know how to Prevent Back Pain While Working at Computer?

Practice caution whenever lifting heavy objects to prevent pressure on lower back. Whenever lifting heavy objects, squat close to the object keeping the back straight and the head up. Stand while putting pressure on the legs to lift the load. In short, lift with the knees and not with the back. Never twist or bend your body when lifting.

Do exercises to get relief from lower back pain. And do them regularly. These exercises are one of the most effective ways of lower back pain management as well as treatment. However, consult your doctor before doing any exercise for lower back because there might be some spine or disc related issues that may need caution while exercising. Your physician will be able to tell you the gentler exercises to begin with. Once you are able to subside your acute pain, you might start doing other advanced exercises to get rid of lower back pain. Here is a video showing some effective lower back pain exercises.


Lower Back Pain Exercises Video

Get Rid of Lower Back Pain through Various Treatment Options

You can always get rid of lower back pain through the ways suggested in the above section but when it comes to chronic lower back pain, you have to seek professional help and adopt one from many back pain treatment options available these days. What should be the treatment for your back pain can be decided only by your doctor after careful diagnosis. Some of the options available for lower back pain treatment include the following:

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5 Best Home Remedies for Cracked Heels!

Diposting oleh Unknown Senin, 26 Desember 2011 0 komentar

Get 5 sure shot home remedies for cracked heels! These home remedies for cracked heels have to be applied based on levels of cracks. For example, first home remedy is for very minor cracks, second for some more serious cracks and so on. Fifth or the last of the home remedies for cracked heels is for curing the most toughest cracks with wide painful fissures in dry feet!

We all know how the cracked heels pain and create difficulties in even walking smartly! So, without going into the details as to why we get cracked heels (we all know that the dry winds in winters, lack of moisturizing elements and improper care of feet, especially dry feet, cause the cracked heels), I will just write down the 5 best home remedies for cracked heels! The tips for curing cracked heels listed here goes from simpler to tougher depending upon the level of cracked heel problem. This simply means that you have to apply the first home remedy for cracked heels if you want to prevent cracked heels or you have just begun to get the cracks in your feet and the last home remedy if you have very painful cracked heels (with wide fissures in skin)!

Home Remedy for Cracked Heels #1 - Lemon, Salt, Glycerin, Rose Water Foot Mask!

This is one of the best home remedies for preventing cracked heels as well as to cure cracked heels at the very first stage. Add raw salt, lemon juice, glycerin and rose water in warm water. Soak your cracked feet in this warm water for about 10-15 minutes. Scrub off your dry skin from heel (which gets loose after soaking) with the help of pumice stone or foot file or scrubber. Now take 1 tsp raw glycerin (thick one), one tsp rose water and 1 tsp lemon juice and mix them well. Apply this thick paste to your cracked heels. This might feel a little sticky but you must tolerate it if you want to get rid of cracked heels. If needed, wear a pair of socks and go to bed. Wash off in the morning. You might require to follow this regime for 2-3 days or even 7-10 days to cure cracked heels!

Home Remedy for Cracked Heels #2 - Feet Oil Massage!

This is again a very good and easy home remedy for cracked heels and even for dry feet that get cracked very easily. Massage cracked heels with one of these oils- sesame oil, coconut oil or any other hydrogenated vegetable oil before going to bed. Wear a pair of socks (better if old because you might not be able to use them afterwards) and go to bed. Follow this schedule for 3-5 days or as per your requirement- till you heal your cracked heels.

Home Remedy for Cracked Heels #3 - Mashed Fruits Massage!

Take a ripe banana and mash it. Apply this to the cracks of your heel. Leave it for about 10-15 minutes and then wash it off. This instantly smooths the dry feet. In fact, it is the simplest dry cracked heel remedy which can even be done on a daily basis. If you have a little more serious cracks in feet, you can take half an avocado or half a coconut (its flesh) and add this to banana. Blend the things together to form a paste and apply this to cracked heels. Avocado and coconut contain essential oils, minerals and vitamins that will nourish your dry feet skin as well as prevent cracked heels. Instead of banana, ripe papaya can also be used after mashing it properly.

Home Remedy for Cracked Heels #4 - Natural Exfoliate & Oil Treatment!

If you have the tendency of getting cracked heels due to the dry skin on your heels, regularly exfoliate your feet but do not use harsh cosmetics. Instead make natural exfoliating scrub with honey, apple cider vinegar, and rice flour. To make this, grind 2-3 tablespoon of rice to get a coarse flour (don't make it fine). Add a few spoons of honey and apple cider vinegar to coarse rice flour to get a thick paste. If your heel cracks are very deep, add a spoon of olive oil or sweet almond oil. Soak your feet for about twenty minutes in warm water and then gently massage with this paste. This is one of the best natural cracked heel treatment and will also prevent further cracking.

Home Remedy for Cracked Heels #5 - Wax & Mustard Oil Treatment!

If you have tried everything else and yet not able to cure cracked heels, you need to give the wax treatment for cracked heels. You need paraffin wax for this. To make this more simpler, you can even use the wax melted from a regular candle lying in your home! For this, make pieces of a candle after removing its wick (thread). Now take some mustard oil. Heat the wax and the mustard oil to make a paste like formation. After soaking your feet in warm water and scrubbing the dry skin off, apply this wax-mustard oil paste on your heel cracks. If you have deep cracks, fill this wax paste into those fissures. Then wear a pair of sock. It will be more effective if you do this cracked heels treatment before going to bed. Do it for about a week and you will be astonished at your smooth feet without cracked heels! Save the wax-mustard oil paste in a bottle. Next time when you need it, you just have to heat it a little or keep it out in sun for sometime and its ready to heel cracked heels!

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How to be Stress Free on Christmas!

Diposting oleh Unknown Jumat, 23 Desember 2011 0 komentar


As far as stress related to Christmas preparation is concerned, it depends on you. If you want to be stress free during holidays, you have to plan and prioritize while preparing for Christmas celebrations. Then only, you can remain stress free over the holidays. The tips on how to plan and organize for stress free holidays include the following:

  • Always Plan, Prioritize and Prepare
  • For planning, use ' to-do-lists' and make these list days before Christmas arrives. 
  • Stick a master 'to-d0-list' or your Christmas planner somewhere you can see every time like on the fridge or Kitchen wall. Keep one in your handbag and/or pocket so that you can keep track when you go out shopping.
  • Set your priorities about what is most important and what is least important for your Christmas celebrations. Work accordingly!
  • Prepare in advance. For example, set the Christmas dinner menu beforehand, write the Christmas cards when you get some free time even if it is a couple of months before Christmas.
  • Delegate your works. Involve children, senior members, spouse everyone in your preparations for Christmas.
  • Remember to have a good time during holidays. Take out some time for yourself too- go to spa, parlor or just relax. Believe it, if you plan and work accordingly you sure will get time to relax too.
  • No matter what, remind yourself to laugh and smile all through the holidays and Christmas day. A little mess here and there is all right. Christmas is meant to be happy and not being perfect! And happiness is what you get from within and from your loved ones. If they are happy just spending time with you on these special days, it won't matter whether your home is perfectly decorated or not. It is also not important that you make lots of dishes for Christmas dinner, what is important is that you enjoy the few dishes that are on your table with your family and friends, making merry, laughing and smiling.

If, however, you have not planned and organized for your Christmas this year, you can still remain stress free! To know how, read How to Remain Stress Free on Christmas Day – Even if You Have not Organized Anything!

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How to Lower High Triglycerides Level Naturally with Diet?

Diposting oleh Unknown Kamis, 15 Desember 2011 0 komentar



If you have recently gone through a blood test and you have seen a 'High Triglycerides Level' in the blood test report, you might be amazing as to what is triglycerides and how to lower triglycerides naturally without the help of medicines? Here you will know what is triglycerides, its causes, risks, normal triglycerides level and how to lower triglycerides naturally with diet & lifestyle management. You will also get list of foods included in Triglycerides Diet.

Right Lifestyle to Lower Triglycerides Level Naturally
What is Triglycerides?
Triglycerides can be defined as a type of fat which is present in our blood and is used for generating energy. However, like any other thing excessive tryglyceride level is harmful for our health.

What is Normal Level of Triglycerides?
While we need triglycerides for sound health, high triglyceride level can pose a risk of heart diseases, high blood pressure and cholesterol problems. Therefore, we need to maintain optimum or normal triglycerides level. This can be understood from the following chart.

Status of Triglyceride
Triglyceride Levels
Normal Triglyceride Level
Less than 150
Borderline-high Triglyceride Level
150 - 199
High Triglyceride Level
200 – 499
Very High Triglyceride Level
500 and above
How is High Triglycerides Level Risky?
As stated earlier too, high triglycerides levels pose the risk of heart diseases diabetes and stroke. High triglycerides level is a symptom of metabolic syndrome. Metabolic syndrome can be explained as a combination of such diseases as high blood pressure, high blood sugar, high fat deposit around the waist, low HDL cholesterol (good cholesterol) and high triglycerides.

What are Causes of High Triglycerides Level?
The causes for high triglyceride levels can be listed as follows:
  • Obesity
  • Poor control over diabetes
  • Sedentary lifestyle (lack of physical activity)
  • High consumption of carbohydrates and sweets.
  • High consumption of alcohol
  • Hypothyroidism
  • Kidney diseases
  • Genetic lipid disorders
  • High estrogen levels ( like when undergoing estrogen replacement therapy during menopause)
  • Some medicines like steroids, beta-blockers, diuretics, and birth control pills.
How to Lower High Triglycerides Levels?
If you have borderline- high triglyceride level, you can lower it naturally by bringing changes in your diet and certain lifestyle habits. If wondering how to lower triglyceride level, read the following.
  • If obese, lose weight and stay at a healthy weight. You must reduce calories to lose weight when trying to lower high triglyceride levels.
  • Have a diet that is helpful in reducing triglycerides in your blood. Eat less carbohydrate foods and unhealthy fat.
  • Follow an active lifestyle. Get in habit of regular exercises even if its brisk walking for about 40 minutes a day.
  • If in habit of having alcohol, limit the drinks. Avoid binge drinking of alcohol as it causes spikes in triglyceride levels that in turn can trigger inflammation of the pancreas.
  • Quit smoking.
  • If diabetic, control your blood sugar and keep it as normal as possible.
What is Triglycerides Diet?
Diet to Lower Triglycerides Level Naturally
Here is a list of foods that can help lower triglyceride levels in your blood. Try to include more and more of them in your diet either in breakfast, lunch, dinner or while having snacks.
  • Fish, especially the oily fish having more of omega-3 fatty acids (salmon, tuna, mackerel). Have fish at least twice a week. If you don't eat fish, have fish oil supplements.
  • Wholewheat bread
  • Oatmeal
  • Fat less milk
  • Lean Turkey
  • Lettuce
  • Tomatoes
  • Carrots
  • Apple
  • Low fat yogurt
  • Raisins
  • Peanuts
  • Brown rice
  • Broccoli
  • Cucumber
  • Olive oil

    All the above food items have been found effective when you want to reduce triglyceride level. Low triglyceride level will make you free of all health worries and you will be able to live life to its fullest. So, move yourself a little more and eat healthy to keep those high levels of triglyceride at bay!

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