Sunday, July 07, 2019

Exercise Timing-Key to successful weight loss

Exercise timing is key to successful weight loss, finds a new study. Consistency in the time of day that exercise is performed irrespective of intensity determines the success of weight loss programme.

In a study of 375 adults who have successfully maintained weight loss and who engage in moderate-to-vigorous intensity physical activity, most reported consistency in the time of day that they exercised, with early morning being the most common time. 


The role of exercise in any regimen of weight loss programme cannot be underestimated. Energy balance is a process through which the body attempts to establish homeostatis. Most individuals spend much of their lives in the same weight range without a daily focus on caloric intake and output. The two parts of the equation for weight maintenance are energy intake ( eating and drinking) versus energy output ( non-exercise thermogenesis+ exercise) in order to achieve weight loss. Researchers all recommend exercise as an integral part of any weight loss program. Physical activity and exercise are often used interchangeably. However, correctly defined, physical activity is all movement that creates energy expenditure, whereas exercise is planned, structured physical activity.


The study found that being consistent in the timing pf physical activity was associated with higher physical activity levels, regardless of whether people exercised consistently during the morning, afternoon or evening.


Our findings, warrant future experimental research to determine whether promoting consistency in the time of day that planned and structured physical activity is performed can help individuals achieve and sustain higher levels of physical activity, said the senior author of the study. It will also be important to determine whether there is a specific time of day that is more advantageous for individuals who have initial low physical activity levels to develop a physical activity habit, added another researcher.



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Monday, May 13, 2019

Role of Vitamin D in neonatal health

Babies who do not get enough amount of Vitamin D tend to have its deficiency. Here, we help you to understand the role of Vitamin D in neonatal health, the symptoms to watch out for in babies and how to overcome the deficiency.

Babies require Vitamin D for healthy growth and development and it also helps them build strong, healthy bones and teeth. Babies who do not get enough amount of it are said to be deficient in Vitamin D. It is common in our population and therefore in pregnant women. To prevent Vitamin D deficiency in infants, pregnant women who are at risk should be screened and treated for it in the 1st trimester. Screening of the newborn's vitamin D status is not essential as it is the mother's status which should be evaluated.


What is Vitamin D deficiency in newborns?

 
According to WHO, Vitamin D plays a pivotal role in bone metabolism through the regulation of calcium and phosphate homeostasis and in regulating the immune system. Vitamin D is produced by the body during exposure to sunlight but is also found in oily fish, eggs and fortified food products. Infants are born with low Vitamin D in the 1st few months of life. As the Vitamin D content of breast milk is dependent on maternal vitamin D status and is often low and sun exposure may be restricted for infants living at higher latitudes for various reasons. Vitamin D deficiency in infants can lead to bone malformation ( rickets), seizures and difficulty breathing. Since, vitamin D is required for building strong, healthy bones and teeth. Parents can make sure your baby has enough vitamin D by giving a daily supplement ( a dose of drops every day) after consulting the expert. This should be done as soon as the baby is born. Tons of research suggests that a routine, vitamin D  supplementation programme should be seriously considered starting from the neonatal period extending  right through the childhood into adolescence. Oral Vitamin D3 supplementation as an oil emulsion has been shown to be associated with significant and sustained increases in 25 (OH)D from baseline in fully breastfeeding infants through 7 months. Whereas, few studies also revealed that newborns with vitamin D deficiency had 44% increased risk of being diagnosed with schizophrenia as young adults, compared with newborns with normal levels of Vitamin D.


Incidences of Vitamin D deficiency in newborns in India


Vitamin D deficiency has emerged as a significant public health problem throughout the world. Even in the Indian context, it has been reported to be present in many children in spite of the wide availability of sunlight. The manifestations of deficiency may vary from hypocalcemic seizures, tetany in infancy and adolescence to florid rickets in toddlers. Also, various studies suggest that women who lack Vitamin D will give birth to such children. Ideally, both the mother and children should go out in the sun by wearing half-sleeve cotton clothes, which tend to allow absorption of the required vitamin. In the case of neonatal babies are also hardly out in the sin. Hence, it is essential to address it at the right time.


Symptoms of vitamin D deficiency in infants
Craniotabes ( softening of skull bones)
Other osseous signs ( such as rickets) are not seen in the newborn but classical signs in the older infant include a broadening of the metaphyses, bowing of the long bones once weight bearing
Hypocalcaemic seizures


How to know if your baby is at risk of Vitamin D deficiency?
If they're breastfed

If mothers don't have enough Vitamin D
Babies born prematurely


Know how low Vitamin D can be harmful to babies
Some children with low vitamin D get bone and muscle pain. As mentioned earlier, very low vitamin D can lead to soft bones and raise the risk of rickets in children. Rickets only occurs when children are growing - if a child has softer bones from low Vitamin D, the bones can bend and cause bow legs or knock knees, and other changes too. Low Vitamin D can cause low calcium, which can invite muscle cramps in children. Not only this, but low calcium levels may also cause seizures ( convulsions or fits), mainly in young babies.


Diagnosis of Vitamin D deficiency
Serum 25-OHD concentration os the most excellent indicator of vitamin D status.
The normal adult concentration is > 50 nmol/L, although several sources use > 75 nmol/L for pregnant women.


How should the vitamin D deficiency be tackled in newborns
According to the WHO, vitamin D supplements may be effective in preventing rickets, particularly for infants and children, who may be at higher risk due to limited sun exposure or those with darker skin pigmentation.  Also, it recommends that newborn babies must be supplied with Vitamin D through sunlight or supplements in the 1st few months of life. An infant between the ages of 1-2 years requires 400 IU per day, while older children need 600 IU. Regular sunlight exposure can help keep vitamin D deficiency at bay. But, you should speak to your expert before exposing children to the sun.


Breast milk is the best food that you can offer to  your frowing baby. Ecen if you make your baby eat other foods, you can continue to breastfeed until 2 years. As discussed earlier, breast milk has only small amounts of vitamin D ( 4-40 IU per litre), which may not be sufficient for your newborn. That's why babies who are breastfed should receive a daily supplement of vitamin D from birth until they get enough from their diet. This should also be strictly done under the guidance of the expert.


Treatment of vitamin D deficiency involve giving ergocalcified or cholecalciferol for 3 months.
High dose bolus therapy ( 300,000- 500, 000 IU) should be given to children over 12 months of age. If compliance or absorption issues are suspected.

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Saturday, January 07, 2017

SIMPLE REMEDIES FOR MIGRAINES

Migraines affect almost one in 10 people. Migraines are also in the top 20 list of reasons why people call in sick for work.
Lemon Salt Water will benefit you if you suffer from:

  • Head throbbing
  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Numbness
  • Tingling
  • Dizziness
  • Light, noise, and smell sensitivity
  • Pain that lasts from 2 to 72 hours

All you’ll need to make this magical remedy is a glass of water, lemon juice and two teaspoons of salt. Just mix these ingredients together and drink. The mixture will begin to work within a few minutes.
Try and use good quality salt in your mixture. Pink Himalayan sea salt, for instance, contains 80 different trace minerals including magnesium. Drinking salt in this mixture will allow you to ingest it quickly, and is proven to raise levels of serotonin in the body, thereby quelling pain and inflammation.

Cause of Migraine
 If you’re one of the unlucky 10% of people that suffer from migraines, you’re probably wondering what causes them. Migraines develop due to a variety of things, from stress, to alcohol consumption, to vitamin and mineral deficiencies. With that being said, the most common reasons for the development of migraines are either dehydration or electrolyte imbalance.


The Big D
Did you know that you can still become dehydrated even if you drink plenty of water? This can occur when electrolyte levels in your body are low. Your body works to remove the excess water in order to bring it in balance with your electrolytes. This balance is called homeostasis.
In addition, medical practitioners theorize that migraines themselves actually cause dehydration, which can lead to the initiation of a vicious cycle, with dehydration causing migraines, and vice versa. This means that the migraines you’re experiencing could last for days as your body struggles to achieve homeostasis.

The Big E
Electrolytes are minerals in your body that have a positive electrical charge. They are responsible for some very important bodily processes, such as nerve function, cardiovascular system regulation, and muscle function regulation.
Another important mineral in addition to electrolytes is magnesium, which is a natural anti-inflammatory. It is thought that migraines are an inflammatory response, therefore it’s a good idea to use high-quality salt in the mixture outlined above to reduce the symptoms of a migraine, or stop one from developing at all.
 his is only for your information, kindly take the advice of your doctor for medicines, exercises and so on.


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