KNOW YOUR THYROID

Today’s superwoman, balancing home and career may be more prone to thyroid disorders than she realizes. The pressure of multitasking put her system at risk, which goes up particularly for new mothers.


What is THYROID?
The thyroid is the butterfly shaped gland in front of the neck, which produces the hormones T-3 & T4. The thyroids stimulating hormone (TSH) produced by the pituitary gland controls their production.
WHAT CAUSES HYPERTHYROIDISM?
Stress makes the thyroid gland falter. It has strong genetic and gender basis, being more common among women.

WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS OF HYPOTHYROIDISM?
It’s often linked to depression or abnormal cholesterol and sugar levels, particularly during pregnancy or lactation. There are a number of subtle symptoms which mimic hypothyroidism, the commonest being “feeling drained or tired”.
This is often accompanied by weight gain, swelling of feet, body of face, water retention, irregular cycles, dry skin, constipation and hair loss.

HOW IS IT TESTED AND TREATED?
Usually, blood tests of Free T3, free T4 and TSH are conducted. The thyroid hormone replacement (T4) pill has to be taken life long.

TIPS TO CONTROL HYPERTHYROIDISM :-

• Eat right and less, walk more, sleep well, smile
• Take medicine regularly.
• Drink boiled or mineral water; avoid water filters which use iodine’s disinfectants.
• Avoid iodine rich foods like broccoli, soya, prawns, shellfish and crabs.
• Get vitamin B12 & Vitamin D3 levels checked, particularly if you’re a vegetarian.
• Test your thyroid regularly and keep it in control.
• The winter season aggravates thyroid, so be careful.
• Lifestyles measures like Yoga have long-term benefits.
  

THIN IS NOT IN....

Anorexia nervosa is an eating disorder characterized by low body weight and body image distortion with an obsessive fear of gaining weight. Individuals with this disorder are known to control body weight by means of voluntary starvation, purging, vomiting, excessive exercise or other weight control measures, such as diet pills or diuretic drugs.

How to cope:-

• Take efforts to combat anorexia, once diagnosed.
• Just like money attracts more money, appetite draws appetite.
• First things first. Change your attitude. Sometimes, negatives help. You have to start believing that thin is not in.
• Have cinnamon powder with honey in the morning on empty stomach to build immunity.
• Eat food presented in a interesting combination. For example, fruits can be eaten whole, in chaats, pies, juices, milkshakes, and mock tails etc. Vegetables go down easily in pulavs, parathas, Idlis, Sandwiches, etc.
• Eat in a friendly, warm and healthy environment.
• Avoid discussing food likes or dislikes. Even if you don’t like a particular food, try eating small amount of it but do not exclude it out of your food list.
• Instead of getting worried of weight issues, discuss fitness and health.
• If feeling nauseated, sip fruit juices. Even low-fat milk shakes, protein shakes, lime water etc can be refreshing.
• Supplementing magnesium helps combat depression. Include pulses, nuts, green leafy vegetables, dry fruits etc.
• Foods like corn salad or sprouts salads can be both healthy and appetizing.
• Vegetables juices and soups can be nourishing starters.
• Sip water in which fennel seeds have been boiled with castor sugar. It cools and provides calories.
• Munch on peanuts/dry fruits

BEAUTIFUL HANDS

RELAXING OF HANDS

After your face yours hands speak about you.. so you will have to take special care of your hands.Now the time has come for you to pamper them a little.

Get into a habit of getting manicure atleast once in a week.

All you have to do is :-

- Dry your hands thoroughly after any contact with water.
- Warm a cup of whole milk and soak your hands to strengthen nails and hydrate skin. Not only is milk loaded with lactic acid (a natural exfoliant), but it also has a high calcium content to help strengthen fragile nails.
- Once a week sleep with rich moisturizer coating your hands. Warm the moisturizer, apply it to your hands, cover them with cotton gloves, and turn in for the night.
- Combine one teaspoon olive oil with the contents of one vitamin E capsule and one teaspoon powdered milk. Massage into hands twice a week.

- Fill a bowl with warm water, one teaspoon Epsom salts and some playing marbles. Submerge each hand for about 5 minutes, rolling the marbles around. This is great therapy for "keyboard fingers."

Some tips for beautiful hands :-

• Soak your hands in the potato boiled water.
• Mix rosewater and glycerine and apply on your hands with cotton every night. This acts as a good moisturiser.
• Mixture of Orange juice and honey can help make your hands soft
• For Glow massage almond oil on your hands.
• Apply Olive oil on your hands.
  
  

HEALTHY LIVING FOR WOMEN

A HEALTHY WOMEN MAKES A HEALTHY FAMILY

~ Calcium is important for women of all ages--recent studies suggest that calcium supplementation may prevent up to 50 percent of all PMS symptoms including cramps, and daily calcium supplementation is a critical factor in the prevention of osteoporosis after menopause.

~ Folic acid supplementation significantly reduces the risk of birth defects and should be used by all women considering pregnancy.

~ Vitamin E 400-800 mg per day is recommended to help menopausal women reduce hot flashes and night sweats, and helps protect the cardiovascular and immune systems.

~ If you smoke--quit!

~ Stress plays a key role in many illnesses and finding ways to reduce your stress may add years to your life.

~ The importance of hormonal balance increases for women after the age of thirty and may require the use of over-the-counter or prescription to hormone replacement therapy

~ Visit your dentist regularly to maintain a beautiful smile and a healthy mouth.

~ Find ways to incorporate exercise into your daily schedule. If you don't have time for a gym--take a walk or take stairs instead of elevators, garden or do yard work, park your car far from the door, etc.

~ Drink at least eight, eight ounce glasses of water everyday to help flush impurities from your body and maintain proper hydration.

~ Always use sunscreen and/or wear a hat when you are in the sun to protect your skin from possible future skin cancer.

~ Follow your doctor's recommendations for diet, exercise, and nutrition, as well as his recommendations for routine preventative health care.

BE HAPPY AND ENJOY LIFE COME WHAT MAY......

Healthy Living - WATER

Fit in water in your busy schedule

Water is a great cleanser .When consumed in sufficient quantities, it washes off toxins from within your body. Adequate intake of water tones up your skin. It prevents kidney stones and constipation. When you drink water it reduces the chances of colon cancer. Water quenches your thirst and it can even satisfy your hunger.
Start today :-
Make a commitment to start drinking more water today.
This is the cheapest diet aid in the world. Just drink more of it.
Whenever you want to buy that fizzy drink, stop!
Switch to water instead.
Drink in-between mealsIt prevents you from getting hungry.
If you don't want water :-
Substitute it with buttermilk twice a day. Whenever you get hungry, try drinking a glass of buttermilk. It takes away the monotony of plain water and is very nutritious too.