Anticoagulants And Dementia

Here's some good news for anyone who's worried about developing dementia later on in life. A breakthrough study has found that blood-thinning medication (also known as anticoagulants) used to decrease the risk of heart attacks and strokes for patients suffering from atrial fibrillation (AF) may also be able to significantly lower the risk of getting dementia.

This fantastic discovery, could provide hope to many people who are at risk of developing dementia all around the world. The researchers reached this conclusion by collecting and studying the health data of 444,000 sufferers of AF, who were diagnosed between 2006 and 2014, paying particular attention to the drugs that each patient was prescribed.

According to the study's co-author a Dr., "there are AF patients who have a fatalistic view on stroke. Either it happens or it does not. Few patients are fatalistic about dementia, which gradually makes you lose your mind.” He also said that "no brain can withstand a constant bombardment of microscopic clots in the long run. Patients probably want to hang on to as many of their little grey cells for as long as they can.”

Despite establishing concrete links between AF, dementia, and anticoagulants, the team still hasn't discovered what causes their relationship. However, they "strongly suggested" that commonly prescribed anticoagulants, such as apixaban, warfarin, rivaroxaban, edoxaban, and dabigatran, protected patients by not allowing dementia-causing blood clots to ever develop.

In spite of the uncertainty, the Dr. still believes that AF patients would be wise to keep taking anticoagulants regularly. He says that "doctors should not tell their patients to stop using oral anticoagulants without a really good reason. To patients, I would say don’t stop unless your doctor says so." Just because they haven't found the underlying reason for their effectiveness, it doesn't mean that they don't work.

According to a Dr., "the findings highlight a need to investigate this link further, but the nature of the study prevents us from firmly concluding that anticoagulants reduce the risk of dementia." She also said that "it will be important to see the results of other ongoing studies in this area, as well as teasing apart the exact relationship between anticoagulants and the risk of different types of dementia.”

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Health benefits of garlic

Garlic is one of the oldest medicinal plants and is widely recognised as a health enhancing supplement. It not just gives flavour to your food, but is also a rich source of Selenium and Vitamin C which is very good for your health.
Here are a few health benefits of garlic.
-It helps in thinning of blood thereby reducing the chances of blood coagulation.
-Garlic acts as a great detoxifying agent and detoxifies and cleanses the body effectively.
-Studies have shown that Garlic reduces cholesterol and also helps maintain blood pressure.
-Garlic contains antiseptic and anti-fungal properties and thus helps reduce chances of catching infections.
-Presence of allyl sulfur found in garlic can slow down progression of cancer cells.

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15 health benefits of garlic

 

Indian curries are incomplete without garlic – a simple ingredient with packed health benefits. It is very strong and bitter but adds an unbelievable flavour to the cuisine. Any description of garlic is incomplete without mentioning its medicinal values. This miracle herb Garlic has been used since time immemorial as a medicine to prevent or treat various diseases and conditions.

Garlic has a variety of potent sulphur-containing compounds which are the reason for its characteristic pungent odour. Allicin, the vital compound among them, is known to have great anti-bacterial, anti-viral, anti-fungal and anti-oxidant properties. The benefits of allicin can be best garnered when it’s finely chopped, minced or pureed and let sit for some time. Garlic is also a reliable source of selenium. Allicin, along with other compounds like ajoene, alliin, etc. found in them also have an effect on the circulatory, digestive and immunological systems of our body and help in lowering blood pressure, detoxification, healing, etc.

Here are 15 health benefits of garlic:

Antibacterial and Antiviral

Garlic is most well-known for its antibacterial and antiviral properties. They help control bacterial, viral, fungal, yeast and worm infections. Fresh garlic is thought to play a role in preventing food poisoning by killing bacteria like E. coli, Salmonella enteritidis, etc.

To treat skin infections

The chemical ajoene found in garlic may help treat fungal skin infections like ringworm and athlete’s foot.

Blood thinning

The anti-clotting properties of ajoene found in garlic help in preventing the formation of blood clots in the body. Hence, it may also increase the risk of bleeding after surgery.

Reduce blood pressure

Angiotensin II is a protein that helps our blood vessels contract thereby increasing the blood pressure. Allicin in garlic blocks the activity of angiotensin II and helps in reducing blood pressure. The polysulphides present in garlic are converted into a gas called hydrogen sulphide by the red blood cells. Hydrogen sulphide dilates our blood vessels and helps control blood pressure.

Protect heart

Garlic protects our heart against cardiovascular problems like heart attacks and atherosclerosis. This cardio-protective property can be attributed to various factors. With age, the arteries tend to lose their ability to stretch. Garlic may help reduce this and may also protect the heart from the damaging effects of free oxygen radicals. The sulphur-containing compounds of garlic also prevent our blood vessels from becoming blocked and slow the development of atherosclerosis (hardening of the arteries). The anti-clotting properties of ajoene help prevent clots from forming inside the blood vessels.

Reduce cholesterol

Garlic has the ability to moderately lower our blood triglycerides and total cholesterol and reduce arterial plaque formation.

Combat allergies

Garlic is known to have anti-inflammatory property. It can help the body fight against allergies. The anti-arthritic property of garlic is due to diallyl sulphide and thiacremonone.  Garlic has been show to improve allergic airway inflammation (allergic rhinitis). Raw garlic juice may be used to immediately stop the itching due to rashes and bug bites.

Remedy for respiratory problems

Daily use of garlic might reduce the frequency and number of colds. Its antibacterial properties help in treating throat irritations. Garlic may also reduce the severity of upper respiratory tract infections. Its benefits in disorders of the lungs like asthma, difficulty of breathing, etc. make it a priceless medicine.  Its ability to promote expectoration makes it irreplaceable in chronic bronchitis.

Diabetes

Garlic increases insulin release and regulates blood sugar levels in diabetics.

Effective against warts and corns

Applying fat dissolving garlic extracts to corns on the feet and warts on the hands is thought to improve these conditions.

Cancer prevention

Daily intake of garlic has been found to lower risk of most types of cancer. This anti-cancer property is due to allyl sulphides found in garlic. PhIP, a type of heterocyclic amine (HCA), has been associated with increased incidence of breast cancer among women. According to studies, diallyl sulphide found in garlic inhibits the transformation of PhIP into carcinogens.

Improve iron metabolism

Ferroportin is a protein which helps in iron absorption and release. Diallyl sulphides in garlic increase production of ferroportin and help improve iron metabolism.

Stir up passions

Garlic’s aphrodisiac property is due to its ability to increase the circulation.

Toothaches

Simply put some crushed garlic clove directly on the affected tooth can help relieve toothaches due to its antibacterial and analgesic properties. But be aware that it can be irritating to the gum.

Reduce weight

Many researchers believe that obesity is a state of long-term low-grade inflammation. According to recent research, garlic may help to regulate the formation of fat cells in our body. Pre-adipocytes are converted into fat cells (adipocytes) through inflammatory system activity. The anti-inflammatory property of 1, 2-DT (1, 2-vinyldithiin) found in garlic may help inhibit this conversion. This may help prevent weight gain.

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Home Remedies for ACIDITY, CHOLESTEROL, DIABETES, BLOOD PRESSURE

HOME REMEDIES :    CURE FOR ACIDITY :  Acidity, it is said, is worse than Cancer. It is one of the most common problems people encounter in their daily life. The home remedy for Acidity is Raw Grains of Rice.  The Process:  1. Take 8 - 10 grains of raw uncooked rice 2. Swallow it with water before having your breakfast or eating anything in the morning 3. Do this for 21 days to see effective results and continuously for 3 months to eliminate acidity from the body  The Cure:  Reduces acid levels in the body and makes you feel better by the day.

CURE FOR CHOLESTEROL:   Cholesterol problem accompanies with Hypertension and Heart Problems. This is also one of the common problems in people who have High Blood Pressure and Diabetes. The home remedy for Cholesterol problem is RAW SUPARI or Betel Nuts. The Process:  1. Take Raw Supari (Betel Nut that is not flavoured) and slice them or make pieces of the same 2. Chew it for about 20 - 40 minutes after every meal 3. Spit it out  The Cure:  When you chew the supari, the saliva takes in the juice that is generated and this acts like a Blood Thinner. Once your blood becomes free flowing, it brings down the pressure in the blood flow, thereby reducing Blood Pressure too.

CURE FOR BLOOD PRESSURE:  One of the simple home remedy cure for Blood Pressure is Methi Seeds or Fenugreek Seeds.  The Process:  1. Take a pinch of Raw Fenugreek Seeds, about 8 - 10 seeds 2. Swallow it with water before taking your breakfast, every morning  The Cure:  The seeds of Fenugreek are considered good to reduce the blood pressure.

CURE FOR DIABETES:  There are 2 home remedies for Diabetes. One is Black Tea and the other is Lady Fingers or Okra. BLACK TEA: Due to high medication, the organ that is worst affected is the Kidney. It has been observed that Black Tea (tea without milk, sugar or lemon) is good for the Kidney. Hence, a cup of black tea every morning is highly advisable. The Process:  1. Boil water along with the tea leaves (any tea leaves will do). 2. Drink the concoction without adding milk, sugar or lemon.  The Cure:  Black Tea will help in enhancing the function of the kidney, thereby not affecting it more.   LADY FINGER or OKRA:  Lady Finger/Okra is considered to be a good home medicine for diabetes. The Process:  1. Slit the ladies finger into 2 halves vertically and soak it in water overnight. 2. The next morning, remove the ladies fingers and drink the water, before eating your breakfast.  The Cure:  After the ladies fingers are soaked overnight in the water, you can observe that the water becomes sticky in the morning. This sticky water is considered to be good for people who suffer from Diabetes.

Chocolate- tempting, so good or bad?

Chocolate has lots of fat, lots of sugar—and it tastes amazing, so it must be bad for you.

The good news: Dark chocolate contains flavanols,antioxidants that seem to have a blood-thinning effect, which can benefit cardiovascular health. And, recently, researchers in Switzerland reported that eating dark chocolate (1.4 ounces of it) every day for two weeks reduced stress hormones, including cortisol, in highly stressed people. But be sure to account for the calories (1.4 ounces delivers 235)—or you may be stressed to see extra pounds creeping on.