BENEFITS OF GINGER AND WHEN TO TAKE PRECAUTION

The rich benefits to be gained from ginger can be felt all over our bodies, from healing an upset stomach to killing cancer cells. It has been known to be a potent weapon in man’s never ending battle with health for thousands of years, and more recently this knowledge has been transmitted to the grateful West. Nowadays, ginger is the root on everybody’s lips.

These great benefits and more can be gained from either consuming ground ginger as a food or by taking it as a supplement. However, ginger is not always a good idea for everyone. For the following people ginger should either be avoided or limited.
When to shun or reduce ginger usage . It is said that certain medications can react badly with ginger. This relates particularly to those taking medications prescribed for diabetes, clotting disorders and hypertension.

1. Those who are taking prescribed clotting medication

Ginger is known to cause thinning of the blood. Therefore, anyone who is being treated for either clotting or bleeding disorders must consult with their doctor if they wish to use ginger. In such cases, ginger may exacerbate the effects of your medicine or weaken them, undermining the dosage your doctor has determined to be optimum for your recovery.

2. Those taking diabetes’ medication

 Ginger is very suitable for those with a high level of blood sugar (including diabetics who manage the disease without medication), due to its natural propensity to lower one’s blood sugar levels. However, for those who are taking medication for diabetes – for example, Metformim or insulin injections – this could undermine the effect of the doctor’s prescription.

Always discuss with your doctor the amount of ginger you are permitted to consume, if you are to have any at all. Otherwise your blood sugar level may descend too low.

 3. Those taking medication for high blood pressure

The medications that are used to manage hypertension, for instance the calcium channel blockers Norvasc, Cardizem and others of this ilk, can unfortunately combine with ginger to drop your heart rate and blood pressure to dangerously low levels. This may even lead to medical complications, such as an irregular heartbeat.

Always consult with your doctor as to the amount of ginger you are using, and they will make the required adjustments to your prescription, or else tell you to avoid the root altogether.

4. Those prone to gallstones

Anyone who is prone to gallstones could see their condition worsen if they use ginger. Gallstones can form in the gall bladder, which stores the bile needed to break down the fat located in your intestines. When these gallstones travel down the bile duct they can cause bile to ‘back up’ in your liver. Ginger may actually increase the production of bile, if taken in large enough quantities.
 

This could then increase the occurrence of gallstone blockages, which itself can cause extremely serious illness and may lead to an emergency situation. However, some medics actually recommend the use of ginger in such case anyway, believing the extra bile assuages the problem of gallstones rather than exacerbates it. Because this is so controversial, the best thing to do is consult with your doctor concerning your ginger use.

 5. The risks of ginger during pregnancy

Whether pregnant women should continue to consume ginger is a matter of some debate, since the extent of the risks has not been definitively established. Many claim that ginger does affect the sex hormones of the fetus, and some worry that it might be unwise to use it to combat morning sickness.

Furthermore, ginger is known to increase the likelihood of bleeding, therefore it is claimed that ginger should be avoided when close to the due date. Though none of these claims have been substantiated, it would be fair to say that there is some doubt about the benefits of using ginger when pregnant. Therefore, consult with your doctor about this subject to ascertain what you ought to do. 

Safe dosage of ginger

 It is well worth noting that the vast majority of people do enjoy the health (and taste) benefits of ginger without any hiccups. The Maryland Medical Center states that for those who are not listed above the recommended amount of powdered ginger root you can consume each day is 4 grams. Pregnant women are advised to not exceed 1 gram per day.

You can use ginger in its ground form and its fresh form. You should know, however, that the ground form is more concentrated than the fresh. As a good rule of thumb, think of a tablespoon of fresh ginger root as equal to ¼ teaspoon of dried ground ginger.

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

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High bp can reduce heart elasticity

The 120/80 is the standard measurement for Blood pressure in an adult. The above serves as a dynamic number that keeps on fluctuating during the day. However, if your Blood pressure remains higher north of this consistently, you might be suffering from High blood pressure. High blood pressure (HBP) can lead to a lot of heart conditions referred as Hypertensive heart disease.

Heart failure, coronary artery disease, thickening of the heart muscle can be attributed to Hypertensive heart disease.

Types of Heart disease
The major types of heart diseases are caused due to narrowing of the arteries or thickening and enlargement of the heart. High blood pressure can cause the blood vessels to become narrow, which can slow or stop the blood to reach the heart. This condition is medically known as coronary heart disease (CHD), also called coronary artery disease.

CHD puts the individual at an increased risk of heart attack from a blood clot that gets stuck in one of the narrowed arteries which cuts off blood flow to the heart.

The heart has to work harder to pump blood because of HBP. The consistent extra work makes the heart muscles thick. Such a change is generally observed in the main pumping chamber of the heart, the left ventricle, which is known as left ventricular hypertrophy (LVH) can put pressure on the coronary arteries leading again to CHD.
When the heart has to work hard to compensate for weakening muscle for reduced pumping power, the heart’s chambers stretch to hold more blood. Over the time, this reduces the elasticity of the heart muscles. This keeps the blood flowing but reduces the pumping power of the heart furthermore. As a result, the kidney makes the body to retain fluid (water) and sodium. Thus resulting in fluid buildup in the arms, legs, feet, lungs or other organs, and leads to congestive heart failure.

Complications that can arise
Both CHD and LVH can lead to various complications such as a Heart failure (inability of heart to pump enough blood to the body), arrhythmia (abnormal beating of heart), heart attack,( blood flow is interrupted to the heart) sudden cardiac arrest (heart stops working suddenly, no breathing and loss of consciousness), ischemic heart disease (heart doesn’t get enough oxygen), stroke and sudden death.

Who all are at risk?
Heart diseases are the leading cause of death in India accounting for nearly 26% of all deaths reported. Any individual with a high blood pressure is at a risk of hypertensive heart disease.
Regular physical check ups can indicate if one suffers from high blood pressure. One should take extra care to look out for symptoms of heart disease.

People, who are overweight, eat high fat and high cholesterol foods are exposed to the risk of high BP. This risk is aggravated when people smoke and don’t exercise regularly. Heart diseases can also be genetic. Statistics show that men are more prone to get heart disease than women who haven’t gone through menopause. This risk is same for women post menopause. This risk increases with age, regardless of the gender.

Symptoms of Hypertensive Heart Disease to be looked for:
Symptoms vary depending on the severity of the condition. One may experience no symptoms at all, as in silent heart attacks, experience 

symptoms that may include:
Chest pain (angina), tightness or pressure in the chest, shortness of breath, pain in the neck, back, arms, or shoulders, persistent cough, loss of appetite, foot or ankle swelling and persistence fatigue.

Prevention of Hypertensive Heart disease
Periodical monitoring and taking corrective steps to prevent the blood pressure from getting too high are one of the most important ways of prevention.

Maintaining a healthy weight and keeping the cholesterol levels in check by eating a healthy diet and monitoring stress levels are possibly the best ways to prevent heart problems. Sleep adequately, exercise regularly and keep a healthy lifestyle are recommended. Visit your physician every 3-6 months for check ups.

Treatments
Depending on the condition, doctors recommend various treatments. In case the heart rate or rhythm is not regular, doctors surgically implant a device called pacemaker that produces electrical simulations similar to normal working heart. 

In case of blocked coronary arteries, a coronary artery bypass graft surgery is done. This is done in serious life threatening conditions. Final resolve if the condition is especially severe is a heart transplant.

by- Dr Keshava R, Consultant Interventional Cardiologist Fortis Hospital

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