ACID Foods and ACID Producing Foods!!

Common Health Issues These Days

Every one is having health issues these days- fatigue and lethargic feeling is common.

Ever wondered as to why we feel tired even though we are cautious about eating healthy food through the week and take liberty of eating junk food during weekends.

-The whole problem lies in the kind of food that we eat!

-A diet that includes too many acid producing foods can cause bone and muscle deterioration and so the aches and pains in the body.

-We need to understand the difference between ACID FOODS and ACID PRODUCING FOODS.

**LEMON IS ACIDIC BUT HAS AN ALKALISING EFFECT ON OUR BODY ONCE DIGESTED.

**SIMILARLY MILK IS ALKALISING OUTSIDE THE BODY BUT ACIDIC UPON DIGESTION.

So often people find it difficult to digest milk..

Suggestion:

To maintain good health our diet should consist of 70%ALKALINE FORMING FOODS AND 30%ACID FORMING FOODS.

ALKALINE FORMING FOODS

ALKALINE FORMING FOODS CONSIST OF RAW FRUITS AND VEGETABLES LIKE BEETS, CARROTS, BEANS, GREEN PEAS, LETTUCE, CAULIFLOWER, SPINACH, TOMATOES, PUMPKIN, PEPPERS, CUCUMBERS, SPROUTS, ONIONS, BRINJAL, BROCCOLI, CABBAGE, SEA VEGGIES,MUSHROOMS

FRUITS LIKE APPLES,  WATERMELON, STRAWBERRIES,ALL BERRIES, LEMON, ORANGES, PEAR, PEACH, GRAPES, FIGS, DATES, APRICOTS, BANANAS, TROPICAL SEASONAL FRUITS, etc.

FRESH FRUIT JUICE, VEGGIE JUICES, PROBIOTICS, HONEY, APPLE CIDER VINEGAR, CURD, HERBS, MINERAL WATER , GINGER, GARLIC, COFFEE GINGER TEA, GREEN TEA, GINSENG TEA ,ALMONDS, COCONUT, WATER CHESTNUT, HOME-MADE PICKLES, WHEY,  ORGANIC MILK ,CINNAMON, MUSTARD ,SEA SALT,CAN ALSO BE SAFELY TAKEN.

**CARE SHOULD BE TAKEN THAT THE FRUITS SHOULD BE  FRESHLY CUT AND SHOULD NOT BE CANNED.

ACIDIC FOOD INCLUDES

ACIDIC FOODS INCLUDE CORNS, LENTILS, OLIVES, WHEAT, RICE, NOODLES, MACARONI, SOY MILK, BEANS, CHICK PEAS, ALL PROCESSED FOODS-CHEESES OF ALL TYPES, ICE CREAM, PEANUTS, CASHEWS, MEAT, FISH, BEEF, SUGAR , WINE, BEER, SOFT DRINKS, COCOA ,SWEETENED YOGHURT, PICKLES, JAMS,JELLIES, WHITE VINEGAR, PACKAGED GINGER GARLIC PASTE , BLACK TEA ,CRANBERRIES, TABLE SWEETENERS, Milk, ASPARTAME, PEANUT BUTTER.

Health Tip

I've given you a general list of foods that are alkaline forming and acid forming. So when setting the meal for the day ensure that 70%is taken from the alkaline forming foods and 30% from acid forming foods.

Causes of Abdomen Bloating

What causes bloating of abdomen?
Abdominal bloating is a condition in which the abdomen feels uncomfortably full and gaseous and may also be swollen or distended.

Common causes are:

• Indigestion
• Gas and flatulence
• Lactose Intolerance
• Gall bladder Stones
• PMS- Pre menstrual syndrome

Some other  causes:
Other lesser known reasons can be intestinal infections, worms, Irritable bowl syndrome etc.

What can be done to reduce the bloating?

• Start the day with 2 glasses of water.
• Follow it with green tea, banana, flax seeds, almonds
• Eat a fruit every hour like melons, oranges,apples etc.
• Have carbohydrates in lunch with lot of greens-spinach, carrots etc.
• Reduce carbonated beverages from the diet.
• Drink plenty of water.
• Exercise/walk regularly
• Reduce dairy products in case of lactose intolerance
• Increase yogurts, lassi /chaas in the diet.

In case these don't help much then do visit the doctor to ascertain the main cause of bloating.

Homoeopathy has cure for IBS, Indigestion, Lactose intolerance, Food related allergies etc. 

Gratitude - Second Key

Gratitude is the second key to reaching your dream.

ADVANCE GRATITUDE : Gratitude for what one already has, and also for what will come- is called advance GRATITUDE.

All is well in our world feeling helps us to get positive vibes and blessings from the universe.

• The more grateful you are the more positive multiplication happens in your life. 
• This gratitude needs to be of all the small things that happens for us. 
• It needs to start with our birth on this planet, thanking for each and every body part, our sense organs, every system of our body etc.

By doing so we change the focus from 'me' to 'HIM' the Supreme force- the Giver-God. Our ego starts melting and our wish becomes his command. 

Positive Thinking - First Key

Positive thinking is the master key for all kinds of locks in life.

Very often we feel we are stuck in a situation. Simply focus on what you want and not on what you have.

Once you start feeling that desire e.g. you want to be happy, see yourself in an environment (with family, friends etc.) where everyone is talking to you, appreciating you or your efforts and as you start daydreaming you put yourself in that situation and be happy.

Make this activity as often as you can.

Within a few days you will realize that things have started changing around you.

How to develop Positive Thinking Skills?

• Make a daily gratitude list:  Think of five large or small things for which you feel grateful,[21] from the roof over your head, to the smile from the stranger on the bus, to the incredible sunset you saw last night. Expressing gratitude can lead to positive feelings, optimism, and connectedness.
• Make a list of your positive attributes: You may struggle at first, but once you get going, you might surprise yourself with how long your list becomes. Include physical attributes ("My strong runner's legs"), aspects of your personality ("I'm compassionate and kind"), things you're good at ("I'm really good at painting"), and so on.

• Re-frame your negative thoughts: When negative thoughts pop up, don't automatically believe this pessimistic, critical, and unhelpful self-talk. Isolate the negative thought (such as "I bombed that test") and re-frame it so that it is positive, supportive and encouraging ("It's too early to tell. I probably did better than I think.")
• Surround yourself with positive people: Studies show that humans take on some of the characteristics of those around them. While you will not always be able to avoid negative people, take what steps you can to minimize their presence in your life.

Arthritic joints.

As the winter season sets in people suffering from arthritis dread every cold wave. The joints become more painful,  inflexible and creaky. Movement becomes troublesome and overall uneasiness increases.

Tips To Ease Out The Pain

Exercise is a Must: Exercising helps increase blood circulation and enables warm blood reach all peripheral areas of the body including the joints. Regular exercise also helps keep the muscles strong and healthy which help in supporting the joint.

Eat a well balanced diet: Eat a well balanced diet with sufficient vitamin C,D, K to keep the bones and cartilage well nourished. For this oranges, cabbage, carrots,spinach  and tomatoes are a must.

*Also spend half n hour under the sun to allow production of vitamin D.

Water Intake: Keep on drinking sufficient water through out the  day. At least 2-3 litres should be had during the day and minimal at night to keep the joints hydrated.

Knee Support: Wear knee supports while walking long distances.


Homoeopathic Remedies
Homoeopathic remedies like Lycopodium,  Rhus tox,  Bryonia,  calcarea Phos , Phosphorus help when the symptoms match. These should be taken only under the guidance of a good Homoeopathic physician.

Frozen Shoulder

What is frozen shoulder?

It is a disorder in which the shoulder and the connective tissues surrounding the shoulder joint become inflamed and stiff thus limiting the shoulder movement in all directions and causing pain. The pain usually increases at night and in cold weather.

How to  tackle the pain?

• Avoid  drinks containing caffeine as it increases the stiffness. e.g. cold drinks and coffee.
• Avoid milk products as they increase inflammation.
• Increase intake of raw fruits like Cherries, Berries, Papaya and Pineapple.These reduce inflammation.

Tips

2 tablespoons of flax seeds every day will help in improving stiffness and inflammation.

Use turmeric and ginger extensively in your diet as they have anti inflammatory properties.  They stimulate circulation and relieve pain.

Advise

All types of stress further aggravate the pain. So daily relaxation exercises are essential. Visit a good Homoeopathic doctor for relief in pain.

Start with deep breathing exercises -Pranayam and then do 10-20 minutes of meditation. It relaxes the muscles and releases all tension from the  area.

Medicines

Plumbum metallicum, Arsenic album, Veratrum album are some of the medicines that help alleviate the pain but should be used only after consulting a doctor.

Importance of Fats in food

Fats are equally required by our body as other nutrients. Our body needs a healthy combination of protein, cards, vitamins,minerals and fats to function properly. We need to be  choosy  as to what  kinds of fat we are eating. 

Nuts- Like almonds (soaked 4-5) , walnuts (soaked 1-2) , are nutritional boon. They are good for the heart, bone health,immunity building  and also help in reducing cholesterol.

Flax seeds- These are power packed fat packages. Toasted flax seeds fight against diabetes and act as natural laxatives. (1 spoon a day)

Eggs- Excellent source of protein and energy for the  day.

Olives- Have antioxidant, anti - inflammatory and anti cancer properties.  Use in salads, pastas or sandwiches.

Sesame seeds- are loaded with good fats along with calcium. 

Use groundnut oil, ricebran oil , olive oil or even burnt  mustard oil for cooking purposes so as to  get a great balance of MUFA (monosaturated fatty acids) and PUFA ( poly saturated fatty acids ) which help in overall weight management.

FOOD FOR GOOD HEALTH

We all know how important food is for  our body but  we need to understand what is right to eat.

These days there are lot of advertisements, food channels that show new recipes from across the world and watching these anyone would want to try something new.

Follow few rules before you run for the  kitchen.

• Raw fruits and vegetables are full of vitamins,  minerals and antioxidants which reduce to quite an extent while cooking. It means that if we can eat apples raw it is more nutritious than eating them as tinned or as Apple pie etc.
• Cucumbers, zerkin, carrots, tomatoes are definitely better as raw form rather than having them pickled.
• Processed food should be  avoided as much as possible.  These foods are high in sugar, salt , fat and artificial  agents which are used to enhance the taste. 
• Anything packaged on the shelves of a supermarket which can last more than 10 days is processed. Even dals,  cereals are also processed but these are  less processed.
• If anyone has to eat processed food like baked beans, tuna fish  or any other thing then add lots of raw vegetables to it and roll it in a chapatti and have it 

These foods are definitely hassle free but not nutritious. 

HEALTH IS WEALTH  SO DON'T COMPROMISE IT WITH TASTE

Handling growing children.

Teen years are challenging both for the parents and children.

Aggression comes in children due to hormonal changes. Being a parent one should understand that children at this age go through emotional turmoil; whom to listen: friends or parents? What is right? and What is wrong? Let them decide some things themselves. There are body changes, peer pressure and a desire to be more independent in children. At times they start answering back and then starts a bitter relationship between parents And children.

Don't get into arguments, it do not help in any way. Give some time; probably a few hours or a day and then talk it out not shout it out.

This is the time when children need positive family environment.

It could be fun activities, open parent child communication wherein both should hear either persons views.

Parents should be appreciative of their kids extracurricular activities and should encourage them to participate in group activities.

It is important for the parent to stay calm when the child is misbehaving with his friends.

Always have a one to one talk and make him understand where he is wrong. 

Don't correct him in a group.

Use humour and lighten the tone of the conversation.

Ignore certain expression of your child .

Stay Healthy Stay Young - Tips

We all want to look young ... Isn't it??

For all those who want to maintain their beauty, want to stay young.. Here are some tips.

Drink plenty(3-4  lit) of water everyday.It hydrates the skin and makes it supple. You can drink green tea, lemonade,salted lassi  in between also.

Do 30 minutes of exercise everyday. It can be simple walking but should be brisk walk and your heart should start beating fast and by the end you should be perspiring profusely.

Perspiration cleanses our body and keeps us free of diseases.

Don't stay in one posture for long. If working get up every half hour, take a walk, have water and come back. It is a must for people who work on computers throughout the day.

Keep rotating your neck , shoulders, head 3-4 times a day if you are on your mobile often.

Eat balanced diet which has proteins, carbs,  minerals and vitamins every day.

Good sound sleep is a must. It is during sleep that all repair work is done and the oestogen and progesterone released while sleeping give you healthy, glowing skin

Be happy. Let there be a smile on your face always.

If working, office goers should keep on moving around every half an hour and have some water, green tea or lemonade.

Stay #Happy! Stay #Healthy!

#Young #Smile

Raising Children The Right Way.

Activities For Growth and Development

• Involve yourselves with the activities of your kids like playing games with them.
• Also involve kids in your activities like laying the table,cutting salad, decorating salad tray, filling water in bottles or ice trays. These small small activities help children in the long run.
• These help in bonding better with children.

Friendly Open Relation

• Talk to children about what is bothering them . That can only happen if you are their friend. 
• One to one talk should be encouraged every week wherein you can go with your kid for a walk and talk to him/ her about things in her class, friends etc. 
• Listen carefully as a friend and DON'T LECTURE.

Remember

If you feel there is a problem discuss it out either with your spouse, teacher, friend or who so ever you feel can help in sorting out the problem. NEVER THINK LET TIME TAKE ITS COURSE AND IT WOULD BE FINE AFTER A FEW DAYS.

Boosting Confidence

As children grow their are lot of problems with friends, teachers, parents, school etc and always BE THERE for your children. Your SUPPORT can make a huge difference in their confidence level.

Decision Making Power

• At every point teach children about RIGHT AND WRONG and let them decide which path to take.
• Don't take decisions for them.
• Marks are not everything in this world but what is more important is right understanding of things.

Your Kids will react and act the way you Will.

Stay Happy. Stay Connected. 

Balanced Diet For Children

It is essential for us to teach our children about TASTY food and HEALTHY food.

#CHILDREN need to eat PROTEINS, CARBS , FATS, VITAMINS, MINERALS, EVERY DAY.

Chips, #burgers #pizzas, cold drinks only satisfy our taste buds and should be eaten once a week. 

These provide superficial energy burst and very soon kids  start feeling hungry again.

Proteins help the kids to grow so it is very important that every meal of theirs should have some #protein like milk, curd, dal, roasted nuts, eggs, fish, chicken, coconut etc.

Minerals are very important for proper growth of bones, teeth and cartilages.

"Fruits give us minerals and vitamins and keep diseases at bay".

Vitamins  help us in #building #immunity of our kids. 

So it is a must for children to have 3-4 fruits a day. 

"Fruits give us minerals and #vitamins and keep diseases at bay".

Importance of Sleep

Sleep is as important for children as food because during sleep only growth hormones are secreted. So good sleep equates to good health.

Bring a few changes in the diet of children to see them #growing better.

Helpful Tips 

• Encourage children for outdoor activities. They help in #digestion of food, building muscles and strengthen the bones. So the kids grow better when they play some sport every day.
• Discourage children from video games, mobile/tab.While indoor let them read books, solve #puzzles, do sudoku, play #carrom etc.

See You Soon ... With more #informative blogs!!

Stay Healthy! Stay Happy!

Dr. Aneet's Travelling Tips

 As per Dr. Aneet recreational activities, traveling, going on trips is important in today's busy life style.

Dr. Aneet On a family trip, as per Dr. Aneet to add freshness to daily routine plan outing or TOUR with your family.

What Dr. Aneet Say's? 

Summer time is synonymous with travel time. While travelling do make note of a few things.

• Drink plenty of pure water.
• Even when you are travelling to hilly places drink water.
• Give 2 hours of time to your body to adjust to the altitude and temperature variations before hiking anywhere.
• Don't eat cut fruit from roadside vendors. Buy whole fruit and cut it yourself.
• Carry sunscreen lotion and use when going out.
• Don't carry extra baggage in terms of matching shoes etc.

"The purpose of the holiday should be to enjoy and not click pics with matching accessories to put on fb."

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