What is Prakriti?- Doshas according to Ayurveda and food suitable for each dosha

Prakriti refers to the unique combination of three Doshas, which define your physical and mental characteristics. According to Ayurveda, each person has a different balance of the three and this unique combination creates our distinctive blueprint.

Understanding the Three Doshas    Kapha: Represents the elements of earth and water. It is cold, heavy, and stable, like the grounding energy that keeps you steady. Think of it as the force that gives you structure and resilience.  Beneficial foods: » Grains: Barley, millet, corn, and rye. » Vegetables: Leafy greens, Brussels sprouts, radishes, and onions. » Fruits: Apples, pears, pomegranates, and cranberries. » Dairy: Small amounts of low-fat milk or yoghurt. » Nuts and Seeds: Small amounts of sunflower seeds and pumpkin seeds. » Oils: Small amounts of sunflower oil and mustard oil. » Spices: Pepper, ginger, turmeric, and chilli. Pitta: Combines fire and water. It’s hot, oily, and intense, driving transformation in the body and mind. Pitta governs digestion and metabolism, making it essential for processing both food and thoughts.  Beneficial foods: » Grains:Wheat, barley, and rice. » Vegetables: Cucumbers, sweet potatoes, green leafy vegetables, and zucchini. » Fruits: Apples, pears, watermelon, and grapes. » Dairy: Milk, butter, and ghee (in moderation). » Nuts and Seeds: Coconut, pumpkin seeds, and sunflower seeds. » Oils: Coconut oil and olive oil. » Spices: Coriander, fennel, mint, and saffron.   Vata: Associated with air and ether. It’s light, dry, and mobile, representing the energy of movement and creativity. Vata is the force that drives all bodily functions and mental activity, ensuring everything flows smoothly.  Beneficial foods: » Grains: Rice, cooked oats, and wheat. » Vegetables: Cooked carrots, sweet potatoes, onions, and garlic. » Fruits: Ripe bananas, avocados, oranges, berries, peaches, and plums. » Dairy: Warm milk, cheese, and yoghurt. » Nuts and Seeds: Almonds, walnuts, and flaxseeds. » Oils: Sesame oil, ghee, and olive oil. » Spices: Ginger, cumin, cardamom, and cinnamon. Each of us has a unique combination of these doshas, which defines our Prakriti. Understanding your Prakriti can help you tailor your lifestyle for better health and well-being.    This is only for your information, kindly take the advice of your doctor for medicines, exercises and so on.    https://gscrochetdesigns.blogspot.com. one can see my crochet creations   https://gseasyrecipes.blogspot.com. feel free to view for easy, simple and healthy recipes     https://kneereplacement-stickclub.blogspot.com. for info on knee replacement https://GSiyers home remedies.blogspot.com   is the latest addition to my blogs

Read This Guide To Know When Chest Pain Is a Real Concern

If you wake up in the middle of the night with chest pain, your mind might automatically think you're having a heart attack. After all, it’s the number one killer disease in the US. And the number one symptom is the vague term “chest pain”, which can be misleading because it’s not always painful nor always in the chest. 

In most cases, people imagine they will have severe chest pain and dismiss the actual symptoms of a heart attack, go back to sleep and suffer one. Below I will discuss the symptoms you will and won’t feel if you are having a heart attack and what you should do, and in which cases you should seek help immediately. 

How chest pain from a heart attack feels

The typical pain described is a feeling of tightness, squeezing or heaviness in the chest. The Latin term angina pectoris, meaning sensation in the chest, is a more accurate description. This pain has been described as feeling like a band or weight is being tightened around your chest. The pain is often on the left side and above the bottom rib-cage, although it’s often difficult to determine its exact location. 

 

Other typical symptoms include: 

• Shortness of breath 

• Sweating, nausea, and anxiety 

• Pain in the left arm, jaw or neck

What other symptoms I might feel  ?

While the typical symptoms are definitely a reason to visit your physician, sometimes people feel less typical pains, which could also indicate that you are having a heart attack. 

• Pain not on the left side – sometimes the pain is located on the right, center or top of the abdomen. 

• No pain – some people don’t experience pain and only feel shortness of breath. Research indicates that no chest pain symptoms can occur in 1/3 of people having a heart attack. 

• Sharper pain - some people report sharper chest pains or the feeling of indigestion. 

How long should the chest pain last?

The next indication of whether you are suffering a heart attack is pain duration. Consider the following 3 factors: 

 

1. Heart-attack-related chest pain comes on over several minutes and not suddenly. Sudden severe pain is a reason for concern, but it is not consistent with angina. 

 

2. The chest pain lasts for at least 5 minutes and doesn’t last continuously for more than 20 to 30 minutes. 

 

3. Pain that comes on during rest, or doesn’t go away after exertion, also indicates a heart attack. 

 

Do I have any of the major risk factors?

Doctors like to consider the risk factors when determining whether your chest pain is a heart attack. They will take high-risk patients with atypical symptoms more seriously than low-risk patients with classic symptoms. 

 

• Age – the risk increases as you age. For men it’s after the age of 40 and for women it’s after the age of 50. It can happen to a younger person, but it’s more unlikely. 

 

• Sex – this is not to say women aren’t affected by heart disease, but the risk for heart attacks is higher for men. 

 

• Genetics – your risk is significantly higher if a member of your immediate family had or has coronary heart disease. The risk is even higher if that family member was a man under 50 or a woman under 60. 

 

• Hypertension, diabetes, and cholesterol – these diseases increase your risk of having a heart attack considerably. 

 

• Smoking – while most people think smoking destroys your lungs (and it does), more smokers die from heart disease. Smoking substantially increases the risk of you having a heart attack.

What it shouldn't feel like

 

Some chest pain is not consistent with having a heart attack. 

 

• Sharp and brief pain – stabbing pain that lasts only a few seconds is not coming from the heart. 

 

• Persists for hours – heart attack chest pain will last for 20-30 minutes at the most and typically ends with a heart attack. 

 

• Gets worse with movement – the sort of pain that worsens when pressed on is usually from chest bone or muscle pains and not the heart. 

 

• You can pinpoint the pain with a single finger – heart chest pain tends to be difficult to locate exactly. 

 

If you have a worrying pain, there is no harm in having it checked out. It’s better to have lesser symptoms checked out than to stay at home and actually have a heart attack. If you are high risk, don’t hesitate to have the pain examined. If you are high risk and have the classic symptoms, I advise going to the emergency room or calling an ambulance.

This is only for your information, kindly take the advice of your doctor for medicines, exercises and so on.   

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8 Foods that diabetics should add to theirr foods And 6 foods diabetics should avoid

A healthy diet is essential for managing Type 2 diabetes. But, you need not think that your diet is solely limited to fresh fruits and vegetables. The best diabetes diet is one that is well balanced and includes a variety of healthy carbohydrates, fats, and proteins. You may also be surprised to discover that some of the foods in the video below are not only good for Type 2 diabetics, but they will help lower blood sugar levels too.

Here are 8 foods you can eat that naturally improve your blood sugar levels.

1) Almonds – studies have shown that restoring low magnesium significantly improves insulin response and reduces blood sugar levels. Almonds are one of the best sources to restore your magnesium levels.

2) Dark chocolate- research shows that cocoa helps improve insulin sensitivity, particularly among diabetics.  To reap benefits, the chocolate must be pretty dark, containing at least 85% cocoa.

 3) Coffee – Clinical trials have shown that those who drink more coffee appear to have a lower type 2 diabetes risk, ranging from 11% -40%.

4) Apple cider vinegar- this food has been shown to reduce glucose uptake into the bloodstream by as much as 34%. It has also been shown to have an immediate impact, improving insulin sensitivity during a high-carb meal by 19-34 %.

5) Resistant starch- some studies have shown a 33 to 50 % improvement in insulin sensitivity after 4 weeks of consuming resistant starch. It has also been shown to have an immediate impact, improving insulin sensitivity during a high-carb meal by 19- 34 %.

6) Cinnamon contains compounds that interfere with digestive enzymes, which slow glucose absorption. One laboratory study found that cinnamon improves the effectiveness of insulin more than 20 - fold.

7) Green tea contains an active ingredient called polyphenols, which have been found to influence glucose metabolism. Studies have found that Green tea drinkers had an 18 % lower risk of becoming diabetic.

8) Fenugreek- a study found that consuming 1 gm of fenugreek extract daily increased insulin sensitivity by 53 %. Significant improvements to blood sugar control have also been seen in type 1 diabetics.

 

6 foods you should avoid

Processed grains such as white rice, white sugar.

Canned vegetables with added sodium

Regular jam, jelly and preserves

High- fat cuts of meat, such as ribs.

Whole milk.

Coffee with sugar and cream.

 

 

This is only for your information, kindly take the advice of your doctor for medicines, exercises and so on.   

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