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Anemia is a common health problem. This is most prevalent in adolecent children and pregnant women. There are many types of anemia out of which the iron deficiency is most common. Approximately 67% of the iron is hemoglobin. The iron deficiency is rated by taking the hemoglobin level in the blood. Hemoglobin helps transport oxygen to the tissues. The body requires oxygen for proper

Thyroid gland is one of the endocrine glands. The thyroid gland produces thyroid hormone, which regulates the rate at which your body carries on its necessary functions. Other endocrine glands are the pancreas, the pituitary, the adrenal glands,the testes, and the ovaries.
The thyroid gland is located in the middle of the lower neck. It lies in front of the wind-pipe , above the level of the

when the Sun is just at the point of rising above the horizon,that is, early morning; although this is not essential.
In an ideal world, each time you perform this exercise you should face the Sun. It is best to practice with all the windows of your room open, or in the garden on the lawn under the open sky. You should wear light comfortable clothing and bare feet.

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Method:

* Sit on the floor crosslegged, or upright on a chair with feet on the ground , or in any meditation posture
* Place writs on knees, palms up.Hold index fingertips against thumbs, just above the line halfway
* Exhale completly with the same force
* Each inhalation and exhalation is one cycle
* Repeate 21 times

What it does: It strengthens the mind and nervous system.

Method:

* Sit as in previous case
* Place left wrist on the left knee, palm up.Hold index fingertip against thumb, just above the line halfway
* Exhale all air in the lungs
* Close right nostrill with right thumb and take a deep slow breath through left nostril
* Closing left nostril with ring and little fingures, exhale slowly and completly through the right nostril
* Then inhale slowly and deeply through the right nostril
* Close right nostril with thumb and exhale slowly and completely through left nostril
* This is one cycle
* Repeat 21 times

What it does: This rectfies imbalances in the body.It improves blood circulation and concentration.it leads to all-round health.

Method:

* Sit as in previous case
* Exhale all air in the lungs
* Close eyes with middle and ring fingers, with little fingers beside the nostrils and index fingers on the forehead just above the eyebrows
* Inhale slowly and deeply
* Slowly exhale completely with a continous humming sound( like that of a bee)
* This is one cycle
* Repeate 21 times

What it does: It cures anxiety , depression and reduces high BP.

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Why do we fall sick or develop disease?

Most of us find answers in a physical cause, as in a bacterial infection or wrong food, late nights, lack of exercise, genetics etc. But these explanations seem inadequate when we see people, who follow every rule in the book and yet fall prey to disease. Numerous studies indicate that at least 25 per cent of the people who “can’t cope” with the stressors in their lives tend to develop disease more than others. Such people are usually discontented with their lives. Ordinary day to day events, both at home and at work seem to be more stressful to them than to others.

Stress is omnipresent. It is an unavoidable part of life. It is how we react to it that makes a difference to our state of health. Some people handle stress well. They remain calm and collected in most situations and it has little impact on their physical or emotional health. There are others who are very negatively influenced by it. Such people generally experience chronic fatigue, joint pain, migraine, high blood pressure, heart disease etc. It is said that heart disease enters from the mind.

Physical implications of a disturbed mind

Researchers estimate that about 80 per cent of all major illnesses including cancer, skin disorders, cardiovascular disease and even backache are related to the mind and behaviour. Stress is perceived as a psychological problem but it has very real physical effects. When your body is emotionally overloaded and you further contaminate it with chemicals and strange foods, a series of physiological changes take place. There may be increased secretion of adrenaline, acceleration of heart beat, greater tension in the muscles, slower or improper digestion. Blood pressure and blood cholesterol levels may rise, the blood thickens and is more prone to clot formation. This in turn increases the risk of heart attacks and stroke.

Dietary Support

Limit your intake of coffee as caffeine contributes to panic attacks and nervousness.

Increase your intake of raw vegetables and fresh fruits. These are rich in flavonoids, which help to neutralise dangerous free radicals.

Physical inactivity is also a form of stress to the body. So get moving. Exercise can help keep stress under control.

Avoid carbonated drinks, fried foods, refined foods made from white flour, sugar, foods containing colour, additives processed foods etc as they chemicalise your body and add to the toxic overload.

Chamomile tea (herb tea) has a calming effect on the nerves and is also soothing to the digestive tract. Take one or two cups at bed-time. It will also help you to sleep better.

Kava Kava tea also helps to relax the body and has a calming effect on the mind. Ashwagandha is an ayurvedic herb that helps to offset the effects of stress and act as a nerve tonic.

Eating 5 or more servings of colorful fruits and vegetables a day is part of an important plan for healthier living. The fruits and vegetables are main sources of many vitamins, minerals, fiber which our body needs to generate the required energy levels, increase the immunity.
Citrus are rich in vitamin C. They also contian other essential nutrients and are fat free. It is the best snack for