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51 per cent of Indian women are anaemic Ezhilarasan health tips LIBRARY

51% of Indian women aged 15-49 anaemic, most in world: Study HIGHLIGHTS Findings of the new Global Nutrition Report 2017 place India at the bottom of the table.In India, more than half (51%) of all women of reproductive age have anaemia, ... ... whereas more than one in five (22%) of adult women are overweight. In 2016, the report showed that nearly 48% of women in India were anaemic. NEW DELHI: Women’s health in India is facing a serious nutritional challenge, with the country on the one hand grappling with the largest number of anaemic women in the world and on the other having to deal with diseases linked to obesity which is rapidly increasing among the fairer sex. Findings of the new Global Nutrition Report 2017 place India at the bottom of the table with maximum number of women impacted with anaemia in the world, followed by China, Pakistan, Nigeria and Indonesia. In India, more than half (51%) of all women of reproductive age have anaemia, whereas more than one i...

Natural Ways to Boost Your Immune System Ezhilarasan health tips LIBRARY

10 Simple and Natural Ways to Boost Your Immune System  By Linda B. White, MD According to the Centers for Disease Control, influenza viruses continue to wreak misery in many states. Got your flu shot? Good, do it again next year. இயற்கை வழியில் உங்கள் உடலின் நோய் எதிர்ப்பு சக்தியை அதிகரிக்கும் வழிகள். However, keep in mind that other viruses cause respiratory illness: parainfluenza viruses, adenoviruses, coronaviruses, rhinoviruses….not to mention bacteria such as Streptococcus. Despite the fact that your world teams with infectious microorganisms, most of the time, you’re reasonable healthy, right? Thank your immune system, which defends you from disease-causing microbes. Now, step beyond gratitude to optimize the function of that system. 01 Get enough sleep and manage stress. Sleep deprivation and stress overload increase the hormone cortisol, prolonged elevation of which suppresses immune function. 02 Go for the garlic. Garlic is a broad-spectrum antimicr...

Understanding hormones dopamine and serotonin Ezhilarasan Health tips LIBRARY

What’s the Difference Between Dopamine and Serotonin? CAUTION : Highly technical article. Read at leisure. ............................................................................... Understanding neurotransmitters Dopamine and serotonin are both neurotransmitters. Neurotransmitters are chemical messengers that regulate countless functions and processes in your body, from sleep to metabolism. ***  *** The summary or bottom line (PULLED TO THE TOP BY EZHILARASAN) Dopamine and serotonin are two neurotransmitters that play important roles in your brain and gut or intestine.  An imbalance in your levels of either one can have effects on your mental health, digestion, and sleep cycle. ***  *** While dopamine and serotonin affect many of the same things, they do so in slightly different ways. Here, we give a run-down of the differences between dopamine and serotonin when it comes to depression, digestion, sleep, and more. Dopamine, serotonin, and d...

Stress control : 4 WAYS TO BOOST YOUR SEROTONIN Ezhilatasan Health tips LIBRARY

The gradually shorter days of the season "fall" or autumn and the shift to more time indoors can trigger some physiological changes in the brain, which can affect mood. Specifically, less sunlight may cause a drop serotonin, a neurotransmitter (chemical messengers that help the brain to function) which in turn, can trigger low mood. While serotonin levels may dip with less exposure to sunlight, many people suffer from low serotonin year round. Serotonin is known as the “don’t worry, be happy” soothing neurotransmitter. It plays multiple roles in the brain’s biochemistry and is a critical component in facilitating sustained and deep sleep, maintaining a balanced mood, self-confidence, social engagement, and a healthy appetite. Additionally, it helps decrease our worries and concerns and is associated with learning and memory. When your serotonin levels are too low (serotonin is, in large part, inhibitory to your brain), your brain starts to over-fire and you are like...

Stress related hormone Serotonin Ezhilarasan health tips library

Facts, What Does Serotonin Do? Serotonin (5-hydroxytryptamine, 5-HT) is a chemical found in the human body. WARNING :  HIGH TECHNICAL CONTENT. READ AT LEISURE It carries signals along and between nerves - a neuro transmitter. It is mainly found in the brain, bowels and blood platelets. Serotonin is thought to be especially active in constricting smooth muscles, transmitting impulses between nerve cells, regulating cyclic body processes and contributing to wellbeing and happiness. ***** important ***** Serotonin is regarded by some researchers as a chemical that is responsible for maintaining mood balance, and that a deficit of serotonin leads to depression. ***** important ***** The word "serotonin" comes from its discovery when it was isolated in 1948 by Maurice M. Rapport and initially classified as a serum agent that affected vascular tone. This Medical News Today article provides essential information on "serotonin". Contents of this articl...

Stress prevention MENU psychology Ezhilarasan health tips LIBRARY

 Friends, Electronics and machines are playing havoc to our lives.  Please do lot of physical exercise daily and be healthy .. .. SOFT SKILLS ARTICLES  ..  BIRDS EYE VIEW of Ezhilarasan VENKATACHALAM's works .. QUOTES MENU 0722   .. From June 2017 when I read in an article in Tamil that by 2020, MENTAL DISEASE will become the number 01 KILLER DISEASE, I started a research in that area. BELOW IS A COLLECTION OF LINKS TO COMBAT THE IMPENDING PROBLEM. READ, RELISH, SHARE With best wishes, Ezhilarasan  Venkatachalam Global Tamil Based English Trainer Salem, South India. =॥=॥=॥.....ENGLISH....॥=॥=॥=॥=॥= Stress Control MENU 2020  . . [-] Tips to reduce stress . . [-] Pet and stress reduction . . [-] Proven ways to relieve stress . . [-] Relaxation techniques to zap stress . . [-]  Stress reduction techniques .. Lengthy article from "wikihow" . . [ -] English article on depression by W.H.O . . Compiled by Ezhilarasan Venkatachal...

Depression: let’s talk" says WHO // Ezhilarasan health tips LIBRARY

Depression: let’s talk" says WHO, as depression tops list of causes of ill health Depression is the leading cause of ill health and disability worldwide. According to the latest estimates from WHO, more than 300 million people are now living with depression, an increase of more than 18% between 2005 and 2015. Lack of support for people with mental disorders, coupled with a fear of stigma, prevent many from accessing the treatment they need to live healthy, productive lives. The new estimates have been released in the lead-up to World Health Day on 7 April, the high point in WHO’s year-long campaign “Depression: let’s talk”. The overall goal of the campaign is that more people with depression, everywhere in the world, both seek and get help. Said WHO Director-General, Dr Margaret Chan: “These new figures are a wake-up call for all countries to re-think their approaches to mental health and to treat it with the urgency that it deserves.” One of the first steps is to add...