New Health Pulse

Male pattern baldness

Wed, 27 Jan 2010 10:19:22 +0000

The pattern hair loss or male pattern baldness is commonly seen in middle aged men. This is a genetic condition where the hairs of the top portion of the head start falling and soon the top portion becomes bald.However there is thick hairs on the lower part of the head and back part of the head. This is very less seen in ladies but more noticed in men.This is due to genetic problems which interfere with androgenic system of the body.This happens due to the direct action of DHT(DiHydro Testosterone) which is produced by Testosterone by the action of enzyme 5-alpha reductase. This DHT acts on the scalp and makes it hard.It becomes difficult for hair to grow and the hair follicles becomes very weak. Ultimately the hair falls and it gradually develops baldness. Hair shaft sinks significantly in this condition.

Treating such condition is very difficult. The treatment is slow and it needs lot of care. The hair implantation can be done by a specialized cosmetic surgeon but this is a costly affair and the hairs do not grow naturally and are not very strong.It can be treated by applying scalp softening solutions regularly and use of herbal or vitamin oils on head, taking regular steam bath is also a good option. Moreover particular active drugs against DHT are Minidoxil and Saw Palmetto which can block the DHT and facilitate the hair growth. Apart from this there should be vitamin and mineral supplement with this therapy.If diet and life style is maintained properly along with the therapy, it is more likely to regain some good hairs over a period of time.

Forms of substance abuse

Wed, 27 Jan 2010 10:16:55 +0000

Drug abuse is very much happening in today’s world. Many drugs are misused from ancient times. There are many evidence of drug abuse of substances like Opium and cocaine in very ancient civilizations. Substance abuse is a major backdrop in the society, the people who have addiction to various substances spoil their lives and also involve others in such activities. Some of the common Forms of substance abuse include,Opium and heroine are opiates which are from the poppy capsule. They are intense bitter taste and have strong action on the nervous system. They produce a pleasant state of feeling where one feels in the heaven and feels like he is flying. Such similar feelings are termed as euphoria in medical terms. Opium is a very strong analgesic and it is used for extreme painful conditions during bone fracture or cancer pain. They cause respiratory depression and constipation. The pupil becomes very small and it is a special condition in opium addicts.

Heroine is Di acetyl morphine which is more potent than morphine. It is to be injected directly into the veins.

Cocaine is widely abused drug,in early days the coca leaves were used to relieve pain and to cause moderate anesthesia but soon it was used by people for altering the mental conditions.

Certain drugs like ganja and hashish are heavily misused. They are consumed by smoking it in a cigar or pipe.They are extremely dangerous to the body. The addiction is very much life threatening.

Some OTC drugs like codeine and cetrizine are found in the drugs used to treat allergy and common cold. They are misused because of their sedative actions.Prescription medicines like sleeping pills(Diazepam,phenobarbitone etc) are used for criminal purposes by giving it to someone and taking advantage when one falls asleep.

What is anti oxidant therapy

Wed, 27 Jan 2010 10:13:12 +0000

First let us understand What is anti oxidant therapy.Biologically, antioxidants are substances that destroy the free radicals(oxidants) that are produced in the body.These free radicals have very harmful action to the body tissues since they are highly reactive and they cause physical damage to cells and even lead to death of the cells.There are various compounds and herbs that are being used for the anti oxidant therapy. Anti oxidants also slow down the aging process in humans and help in the cell repair.

* Natural Carotenoids: Beta carotene is a major principle that is found to have significant antioxidant property. It is widely used for the antioxidant therapy, it is also used in combination with other substances.The natural sources of carotene are carrots,spinach,root vegetables,sweet potatoes,yams etc.

* Selenium: Selenium is a metal which is a trace element it is found to be reactive with the free radicals and thus exhibit the antioxidant activity. Selenium is available as oral capsules with combination of other antioxidants.

* Ginseng: It is well known Chinese herb. It is the root of the ginseng plant and they are found to be highly effective as antioxidants, They are believed to slowdown the aging process and aid in healing of the cells.

* Vitamin E : Vitamin E is a major antioxidant which is available in the diet and used actively by the body to combat the free radicals. It reacts with the reactive oxygen in the body. It is found in spinach,milk,egg,almonds,wholegrain etc.

* Green tea is also found to have antioxidant effects, many people are turning towards green herbal tea for a healthy living.

How to cure hair loss

Wed, 27 Jan 2010 10:09:44 +0000

Hair loss is a major problem in youth and middle aged people. It is a serious cause of worry for both male and female of this age. But a lot depends on your approach towards it. The psychological thinking also plays a vital role behind this. It may start gradually but then it takes a form of partial or complete baldness.Which looks very bad and it spoils the beauty. Every one of us is very keen to know how to cure hair loss Following are some ways to positively reduce and stop the male and female hair loss.

* Diet is a major factor which is responsible for hair fall. Diet should be rich in the nutrition that is required by the body.The diet should contain good amount of vitamins and trace elements.

* Sleeping properly and having a complete sleep contributes a lot towards healthy hair.

* Stress and other psychological problems have direct action on hairs, it significantly reduces the growth and leads to weak hairs.

* Vitamin B6 and biotin are found to be very helpful in the process of hair repair.

* Trace elements like magnesium and zinc are very essential for a healthy hair growth. It can be taken in diet or from any other external source.

* Regular use of good quality shampoo and then massage with coconut or almond oil is very much recommended for think and shining hair.

* One should try not to expose hairs to extreme heat(summer) from sunlight or cold conditions(winter) which causes damage to the hair follicles.

* DHT is a hormone which is found to be directly involved in the scalp formation and hence saw palmetto is a good choice which is effective in blocking DHT which weakens the hair follicles. Minidoxil is a OTC drug which is found effective in reducing hair fall by interfering with DHT.

When you notice a significant hair fall then obviously you should understand that your hairs need extra care from you. The treatment is a lengthy process so one should be patient and should not expect miracles!

Acne vulgaris

Wed, 27 Jan 2010 10:07:09 +0000

Acne vulgaris is a skin condition which is called as simply “Acne”. In this condition there are papules on the skin especially the skin of face,neck and chest which have hair follicle, this is done by stimulation via androgen.Acne usually occur during the puberty in both boys and girls. This due to the sudden increase of the sex hormones in the body. This is very common skin condition affecting around 80% of teenagers worldwide. Apart from sex hormones, genetic factors and bacterial infection are also major causes of acne in many cases. Use of steroids and other drugs may also cause acne as a side effect.

The treatments are many for this acne infection but most popular treatments are,

* Topical antibiotics: Semi solid topical application of antibiotics like clarithromycin,clindamycin etc are very helpful, it kills the bacteria that are in the hair follicle and on the surface of the skin. Regular application of topical antibiotics is aid to speedy recovery.

* Treatment with hormones like Estrogen and progesterone in females is found to be very effective in many cases. The aim of such therapy is to make a balance of the sex hormones in the body.

*Oral antibiotic therapy is also useful but it has more side effects like gastric upset etc and hence topical antibiotics are preferred.

* Light therapy is a modern trend in which violet,blue light lamps are used and weekly treatment with such lights has found to reduce the lesions to about 60%. The light creates prophyrin which slowly kills the bacteria and this therapy is not harmful since there is no UV light but it uses visible deep penetrating light.

Apart from these several therapies are being tried.but psychological factor and diet habits are more important. If they are improved then soon one will get rid of acne. One should not be in a hurry, it may actually worsen the condition.

Male hair loss solutions

Wed, 27 Jan 2010 10:03:24 +0000

Hair is a very precious aspect for a good looking appearance. Without good hairs good beauty is not recognized, one should have good hairs to look attractive. On the contrary if one gets more hair loss he starts looking ugly that is why hairs are very vital part of the body as far as external appearance is concerned. It applies both to male and females.Lets discuss some aspects of male hair loss solutions.

If one starts loosing hairs regularly it becomes a cause of worry and frustration. As soon as hair fall is observed one should start working in a proper direction to minimize it. Following steps can be useful for prevention of hair loss in men.

* Certain nutrition is very much required for the body to make healthy hairs, Trace elements like zinc,magnesium are vital for a proper hair growth. Omega 3 fatty acids are very good to promote hair thickness. Biotin and vitamin B6 are also believed to strengthen the hairs. One should try to include these in the diet of should take the vitamin pills for this purpose. Saw palmetto is another major herb which is found to be effective in this problem. Apart from this almond oil,rosemary oil etc are also good for regular massaging of the hair skin.

Hormone DHT which is Di hydro Testosterone is a hormone which is genetically responsible for the loss of hair by contributing to the scalp in the root of hair. Testosterone is a sex hormone which is converted to DHT by body enzymes. It can lead to more scalp formation in hair. It thus weakens the hair follicles and thus hairs become weak and fall. Compounds like Saw palmetto and Minidoxil are used widely which have an action on DHT, they block this hormone and thus prevent the scalp and prevent weakening of hair follicles and useful in male and female baldness.

Treatment for diabetes mellitus

Wed, 27 Jan 2010 09:58:35 +0000

Diabetes is a well known disease across the world. Most number of diabetes patients are in US and UK.Diabetes can be a genetic disorder which occours in children, or it may be acquired at any age. It is not an infectious disease but its a disorder which is related to improper metabolism of carbohydrates in the body. Diabetes can cause shock,fatigue,prolonged recovery of wounds,sudden unconsciousness etc.The Treatment for diabetes mellitus (type 1)is quite complicated and it is a bit more severe as well, it is completely dependent on insulin and oral drugs are not useful in such case. The treatment is sub cutaneous administration of various forms of comercial products of insulin that are available in a fixed daily dosing. The level of sugar increases especially after the meals since the metabolism of carbohydrates takes place and lot of glucose is present in the blood. Hence administed insulin can react with the sugar and can bring it back to the normal levels in the blood.

Type 2 diabetes is more common and it is not a genetic defect like type 1 diabetes, in this case the insulin is either secreted in low amount of it is not utilized properly by the body, in such cases oral drugs can be good choice for treatment. The drugs are to be administed once or twice daily as per the need. And there is also some additional treatment for diabetic neuropathy which is a common condition in the diabetic patients. Oral drug act by various mechanisms to lower the blood glucose level. Such drugs include, Metformin, Glipizide, Glibenclimide,pioglitazone etc. Methyl cobalamine is a vitamin which is used for the diabetic neuropathy in the diabetic patients.

Gastric reflux symptoms

Wed, 27 Jan 2010 09:54:21 +0000

Gastric reflex is a disorder which is characterized by reverse reflex of gastric content. The food(or any other substance) come back to the mouth via esophagus.This occurs as a reflex action to the excessive acid in the stomach which causes gastric irritation. There are many Gastric reflux symptoms which are discussed below.

This may be an indication of gastric ulcer or ulcerative colitis, it should be dealt seriously since this is a major gastro intestinal disorder.The main causes for this disease are,

* Heavy stress is a major reason because more amount of acid is secreted when the person is tensed. The gastric acid is secreted by vagal nerves.

* Tobacco (chewing or cigarette) can contribute significantly towards hyper acidity. It stimulated the acid production in the stomach.

* Alcohol is found to be directly involved in increasing the pH of the stomach and it also irritates the gastric cells.

* Beverages like tea and coffee have nicotine which can stimulate the acid secretion in the g.i.t.

* Prolonged use of anti inflammatory drugs can harm the gastric protective lining and cause severe problems in the stomach and esophagus.

* Starving for long time leads to more acid accumulation in empty stomach leading to reflex reactions.

* Regular intake of spicy diets can hurt the gastric lining and also the mucous in the stomach and esophagus.

If one is suffering from this disease, one should immediately seek medical advise and then as soon the treatment is over. One should not ignore it. It can relapse any time so its a better option to maintain a healthy and punctual diet and intake of quality food which is of good hygiene and not take much of spicy food.

Common cold home remedies

Wed, 27 Jan 2010 09:49:38 +0000

Common cold is a very common infection which occurs in almost every age group people but especially children are more susceptible to common cold. The actual cause for common cold is not known. It is believed that it is due to some kind of virus. As soon as one get common cold one gets reactions like sneezing,running nose,chills, fever etc. Initially the Common cold home remedies can be tried.

common cold should not be ignores and should be treated as soon as the symptoms appear. Apart from the drugs the household common herbs are also effective in treating cold.

* Lemon is very valuable in the treatment of cold.It has many advantages, it kills the germs and acts as disinfectant and also it aids in digestion. Few ml of lime juice diluted in warm water is very good for common cold.

* Vitamin C is a nutritive aid for the effective recovery from common cold. Regular intake of vitamin C reduces risk of common cold and also aids in speedy recovery from cold. The normal dose is 500mg to 1000mg per day.

* Garlic is a spice which is very good remedy for cold. Garlic has quality to improve the appetite and also it is a very powerful anti septic agent. It is also a tonic for heart. Garlic soup or use of garlic pieces or paste in various food items is recommended.

Ginger and honey are very old home remedy for common cold. Ginger gives warmth to the body and it can relieve the blocked nose. Honey has protective quality, it relieves coughing in children. It forms a protective coating on the mucous.

Best tips for body building

Wed, 27 Jan 2010 07:17:07 +0000

Building a well shaped muscular body is what everyone desires. People work very hard for this, some people like to show off their body to others and now a days a good body is very essential if one wishes to make a career in modeling or music or films. People have many misconceptions about body building.Some business people (gym and others) spread various false information about body building which will benefit them but not make a significant change in the body.Lets have a look at some Best tips for body building

Following are diet and nutrition tips for building a muscular body.

* Whey protein is a very common supplement used over the years for body building and it has been a great asset for body builders. It has rich protein content which is extremely useful for building muscles. It is available in solid and semi solid forms. Daily few spoons of whey protein along with 2 hours of work out can gradually make your body a good fit and shapely muscular body .

* Creatinine monohydrate is a solid crystalline powder used by athletes and body builders. It is to be taken in addition with the whey. It is not a steroid drug.It causes cells hypertrophy and muscle cells become big in size and thus it helps to gain muscular mass. But it is difficult to excrete by the kidneys so plenty of water has to be taken if one is taking creatinine. It should be taken in regular intervals of weeks and not recommended for continuous prolonged use.

* Glutamine is a amino acid, It is a good supplement for body building. It is generally combined with whey protein increase the effect and it helps in proper utilization of protein by the body.It helps in recovery of body from severe illness and also aids in gastric body functions.

There are some other similar supplements available in the market. But most important thing is to focus more on diet and workout. Rest is very essential there should be a continuous sleep of 8 hours daily and alcohol and such other things are to be avoided. One should understand that it is a long process and should not expect miracles overnight.