Sedentary lifestyle may up risk of kidney disease

Being sedentary for too long during the day may be a risk factor for chronic kidney disease, scientists, including one of Indian-origin, have found.

Sedentary behaviour (engaging in activities in the seated or lying position that barely raise the energy expenditure above resting level) is commonly confused with physical inactivity (lack of moderate/vigorous physical activity).

Sedentary behaviour is an important risk factor for diabetes, hypertension, and obesity, but it's unclear whether it also increases the risk of chronic kidney disease.

Srini Beddhu from University of Utah School of Medicine, along with Dominique Ferranti and their colleagues examined this topic in 5,873 adults in whom intensity and duration of physical activities were measured.

The researchers found that each 80 minutes/day (assuming 16 awake hours/day) increase in sedentary duration was associated with a 20 per cent increased likelihood of chronic kidney disease.

This association was independent of moderate/vigorous physical activity duration, demographics, coronary artery disease, congestive heart failure, lung disease and mobility limitations.

Moreover, this association persisted even after adjusting for type 2 diabetes, hypertension, and obesity.

"Sedentary behaviour, which is not mere lack of moderate/vigourous physical activity, is likely an independent risk factor for chronic kidney disease," said Beddhu.

"It needs to be tested whether sedentary behaviour affects the progression of chronic kidney disease, and thereby, increases the risk of end stage renal disease.

"Hence, interventions targeting sedentary behaviour to slow the progression of chronic kidney disease need to be conducted," Beddhu said.

10 Benefits to Drinking Warm Lemon Water Every Morning
There are many health benefits of lemons that have been known for centuries. The two biggest are lemons’ strong antibacterial, antiviral, and immune-boosting powers and their use as a weight loss aid because lemon juice is a digestive aid and liver cleanser. Lemons contain many substances–notably citric acid, calcium, magnesium, vitamin C, bioflavonoids, pectin, and limonene–that promote immunity and fight infection.

10 Benefits to Drinking Warm Lemon Water Every Morning

1) Aids Digestion. Lemon juice flushes out unwanted materials and toxins from the body. It’s atomic composition is similar to saliva and the hydrochloric acid of digestive juices. It encourages the liver to produce bile which is an acid that is required for digestion. Lemons are also high in minerals and vitamins and help loosen ama, or toxins, in the digestive tract. The digestive qualities of lemon juice help to relieve symptoms of indigestion, such as heartburn, belching and bloating. The American Cancer Society actually recommends offering warm lemon water to cancer sufferers to help stimulate bowel movements.

2) Cleanses Your System / is a Diuretic. Lemon juice helps flush out unwanted materials in part because lemons increase the rate of urination in the body. Therefore toxins are released at a faster rate which helps keep your urinary tract healthy. The citric acid in lemons helps maximize enzyme function, which stimulates the liver and aids in detoxification.

3) Boosts Your Immune System. Lemons are high in vitamin C, which is great for fighting colds.  They’re high in potassium, which stimulates brain and nerve function. Potassium also helps control blood pressure. Ascorbic acid (vitamin C) found in lemons demonstrates anti-inflammatory effects, and is used as complementary support for asthma and other respiratory symptoms plus it enhances iron absorption in the body; iron plays an important role in immune function. Lemons also contain saponins, which show antimicrobial properties that may help keep cold and flu at bay. Lemons also reduce the amount of phlegm produced by the body.

4) Balances pH Levels. Lemons are one of the most alkalizing foods for the body. Sure, they are acidic on their own, but inside our bodies they’re alkaline (the citric acid does not create acidity in the body once metabolized). Lemons contain both citric and ascorbic acid, weak acids easily metabolized from the body allowing the mineral content of lemons to help alkalize the blood. Disease states only occur when the body pH is acidic. Drinking lemon water regularly can help to remove overall acidity in the body, including uric acid in the joints, which is one of the primary causes of pain and inflammation.

5) Clears Skin. The vitamin C component as well as other antioxidants helps decrease wrinkles and blemishes and it helps to combat free radical damage. Vitamin C is vital for healthy glowing skin while its alkaline nature kills some types of bacteria known to cause acne. It can actually be applied directly to scars or age spots to help reduce their appearance. Since lemon water purges toxins from your blood, it would also be helping to keep your skin clear of blemishes from the inside out. The vitamin C contained in the lemon rejuvenates the skin from within your body.

6) Energizes You and Enhances Your Mood. The energy a human receives from food comes from the atoms and molecules in your food. A reaction occurs when the positive charged ions from food enter the digestive tract and interact with the negative charged enzymes. Lemon is one of the few foods that contain more negative charged ions, providing your body with more energy when it enters the digestive tract. The scent of lemon also has mood enhancing and energizing properties. The smell of lemon juice can brighten your mood and help clear your mind. Lemon can also help reduce anxiety and depression.

7) Promotes Healing. Ascorbic acid (vitamin C), found in abundance in lemons, promotes wound healing, and is an essential nutrient in the maintenance of healthy bones, connective tissue, and cartilage. As noted previously, vitamin C also displays anti-inflammatory properties. Combined, vitamin C is an essential nutrient in the maintenance of good health and recovery from stress and injury.

8) Freshens Breath. Besides fresher breath, lemons have  been known to help relieve tooth pain and gingivitis. Be aware that citric acid can erode tooth enamel, so you should be mindful of this. No not brush your teeth just after drinking your lemon water. It is best to brush your teeth first, then drink your lemon water, or wait a significant amount of time after to brush your teeth. Additionally, you can rinse your mouth with purified water after you finish your lemon water.

9) Hydrates Your Lymph System. Warm water and lemon juice supports the immune system by hydrating and replacing fluids lost by your body. When your body is deprived of water, you can definitely feel the side effects, which include: feeling tired, sluggish, decreased immune function, constipation, lack of energy, low/high blood pressure, lack of sleep, lack of mental clarity and feeling stressed, just to name a few.

10) Aids in Weight Loss. Lemons are high in pectin fiber, which helps fight hunger cravings. Studies have shown people who maintain a more alkaline diet, do in fact lose weight faster. I personally find myself making better choices throughout the day, if I start my day off right, by making a health conscious choice to drink warm lemon water first thing every morning.

Food allergy prevention: should we give infants peanuts?

According to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, food allergies in children have increased by about 50% between 1997 and 2011. There is no clear answer as to why this is, but as a result of this dramatic increase, the focus has shifted from treatment to prevention. Now, a new review presents the latest evidence on how to prevent food allergies in children.

The review is published in CMAJ, the Canadian Medical Association Journal, and provides guidance for physicians and families on how they should introduce foods to infants in order to decrease allergy risks.

A food allergy takes place when the body produces an immune response to certain foods. This immune response can be life threatening - as in the case of anaphylaxis. Though the immune system is in place to protect us from germs, in people with food allergies, it mistakes foods for harmful objects.

Though any food can cause an allergic response, the eight foods that account for 90% of all reactions are: cow's milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, wheat, fish and shellfish.

Previous guidelines suggested parents should avoid introducing potentially allergenic foods until 12-36 months of age in babies that have a high risk for reactions - for example, if a sibling has a food allergy.

In 2000, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommended that parents avoid introducing high-risk infants to cow's milk until 12 months, eggs until 24 months, and nuts and fish until 36 months.

Introducing peanuts between 4-11 months of age 'beneficial'

The researchers of this latest review - led by Drs. Elissa Abrams and Allan Becker, from the University of Manitoba in Winnipeg, Canada - say a recent randomized controlled trial, called the Learning Early About Peanut (LEAP) study, concluded that giving peanuts to children at high risk of peanut allergy early, rather than late, reduced food allergy risk by 80%.

Fast facts about food allergy in the US

§ There are approximately two kids in every classroom with food allergy

§ Children's food allergies cost the country around $25 billion each year

§ Every 3 minutes, a food reaction sends someone to the emergency department.

Learn more about food allergy

The team cautions, however, that such children should probably have an allergist's evaluation before being introduced to peanuts.

Additionally, a prospective study - conducted in 2006 and involving over 1,600 children who were followed from birth to 5 years of age - concluded that there was an increased risk of wheat allergy among children introduced to wheat from the age of 6 months.

Following on from the LEAP study, the AAP and the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (AAAAI) now advise that high-risk infants should be introduced to peanuts between 4-11 months of age.

Although some women have avoided consuming potentially allergenic foods during pregnancy and breastfeeding to try to prevent allergy development in their babies, the review also notes that current guidelines do not support these avoidance diets.

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John Abraham injured while shooting action scene for Force 2

Bollywood actor John Abraham underwent a surgery following a knee injury he sustained while shooting an action scene for his upcoming flick Force 2.

According to a foreign news agency, the producer of the film Vipul Shah said that John Abraham was shooting a scene in which he had to break a door. He damaged his knee in the process after successfully filming the scene.

Shah added that the actor was advised bed rest but he insisted on shooting the film. He made his injury by resuming the film shooting and had undergo surgery in which blood clots were removed.

The filming was brought to halt after the operation whereas the action scenes aren’t being shot as well. The producer added that the dialogue sequence will be filmed whereas crew may shoot the remaining action scenes.

Force 2, a sequel to Force, stars John Abraham and Sonakshi Sinha in leading roles. The flick is directed by Abhinay Deo and will be released in 2016.

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The Lifelong Benefits of Exercise

Feel younger, live longer. It's no slogan — these are actual benefits of regular exercise. People with high levels of physical fitness are at lower risk of dying from a variety of causes, according to a recent study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association.

Physical Fitness: What the Benefits of Exercise Mean for You

There's more good news. Research also shows that exercise enhances sleep, prevents weight gain, and reduces the risk of high blood pressure, stroke, type 2 diabetes, and even depression.

"One study found that when breast cancer survivors engaged in exercise, there were marked improvements in physical activity, strength, maintaining weight, and social well-being," explains Rachel Permuth-Levine, PhD, deputy director for the Office of Strategic and Innovative Programs at the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute of the National Institutes of Health.

"Another study looked at patients with stable heart failure and determined that exercise relieves symptoms, improves quality of life, reduces hospitalization, and in some cases, reduces the risk of death," adds Dr. Permuth-Levine. She points out that exercise isn't just important for people who are already living with health conditions: "If we can see benefits of moderate exercise in people who are recovering from disease, we might see even greater benefits in those of us who are generally well."

Physical Fitness: Exercise Basics

Physical activity doesn't have to be strenuous to produce results. Even moderate exercise five to six times a week can lead to lasting health benefits.

When incorporating more physical activity into your life, remember three simple guidelines:

Exercise at moderate intensity for at least 2 hours and 30 minutes spread over the course of each week.

Avoid periods of inactivity; some exercise at any level of intensity is better than none.

At least twice a week, supplement aerobic exercise (cardio) with weight-bearing activities that strengthen all major muscle groups.

Physical Fitness: Making Exercise a Habit

The number one reason most people say they don't exercise is lack of time. If you find it difficult to fit extended periods of exercise into your schedule, keep in mind that short bouts of physical activity in 10-minute segments will nonetheless help you achieve health benefits. Advises Permuth-Levine, "Even in the absence of weight loss, relatively brief periods of exercise every day reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease."

Set realistic goals and take small steps to fit more movement into your daily life, such as taking the stairs instead of the elevator and walking to the grocery store instead of driving. "The key is to start gradually and be prepared," says Permuth-Levine. "Have your shoes, pedometer, and music ready so you don't have any excuses."

To help you stick with your new exercise habit, vary your routine, like swimming one day and walking the next. Get out and start a baseball or soccer game with your kids. Even if the weather doesn't cooperate, have a plan B — use an exercise bike in your home, scope out exercise equipment at a nearby community center, or consider joining a health club. The trick is to get to the point where you look at exercise like brushing your teeth and getting enough sleep — as essential to your well-being.

Remember that physical fitness is attainable. Even with small changes, you can reap big rewards that will pay off for years to come.

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See What Happens When You Drink #Water On an Empty Stomach

A current trend in Japan today is drinking water immediately after getting out of bed. Scientific tests have confirmed the medical value of this practice. This water treatment has been confirmed by Japanese medical authorities to completely cure certain diseases, whether they are more serious or simply mild afflictions.

See What Happens When You Drink Water On an Empty Stomach

A list of these diseases follows: Headaches, Body aches, Arthritis, Heart problems, Epilepsy, Obesity, Tuberculosis, Meningitis, Kidney diseases, Vomiting, Gastritis, Diabetes, Constipation, Uterine diseases, Ear and throat diseases

The Method of treatment:

1. When you wake up, before doing anything, drink four 6 ounce glasses of water, or 160 milliliters. (If for any reason you cannot drink this much water at one time, you may start with as much water as you can drink, then gradually increase the amount.)
2. Brush your teeth and perform basic oral hygiene, then wait 45 minutes before eating or drinking anything.
3. After the 45 minute waiting period you may eat and drink normally.
4. Once a meal is completed, do not eat or drink anything for 2 hours.

Specific Diseases

Using the above method, the research indicates the number of days the regimen must be followed to cure each disease.

• High blood pressure – 30 days
• Gastric problems – 10 days
• Diabetes – 30 days
• Constipation – 10 days
• Cancer – 180 days
• Tuberculosis – 90 days
• Arthritis – use the method for only 3 days the first week, then return to the regular daily regimen

Using this treatment method has no side effects other than increased urination at the beginning of the program. Drinking water and staying healthy and active are ways that will better out lives. Including this water drinking regimen will also help you to stay healthy.

Both the Chinese and Japanese drink hot tea with their meals instead of cold water.

For those who like to drink cold water, this article is applicable to you. It is nice to have a cup of cold drink after a meal. However, the cold water will solidify the oily stuff that you have just consumed. It will slow down the digestion. Once this ‘sludge’ reacts with the acid, it will break down and be absorbed by the intestine faster than the solid food. It will line the intestine. Very soon, this will turn into fats and lead to cancer. It is best to drink hot soup or warm water after a meal the long term accumulation of these digested oils can lead to cancer. Perhaps Western cultures should adopt this practice, as there is everything to gain and nothing to lose.

A note on heart attacks

• Women should be aware that pain in the left arm is not the only a sign of a heart attack
• A heart attack may occur even without a chest pain
• Other symptoms of a heart attack are nausea and intense sweating
• About 60 percent of people who have a heart attack while sleeping do not wake up
• Be aware of any pain that is in the jaw. You may be awaken from a sound sleep by this type of pain. It could be a sign of a heart attack.

Let us be careful and notice the possible symptoms of a heart attack. One cardiologist says that if we are willing to send this to everyone we know, and they do the same, at least one life will be saved.

Please be a true friend and send this article to all your friends you care about.

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‪#‎Diamonds‬ can help spot ‪#‎cancers‬ at early stage.
‪#‎Researchers‬ have found a way to use diamonds to act as beacons in magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans and identify cancerous tumours before they become life-threatening.

Their findings revealed how a synthetic version of the precious gem can light up early-stage cancers in MRI scans.

"We knew nano diamonds were of interest for delivering drugs during chemotherapy because they are largely non-toxic and non-reactive," said David Reilly from University of Sydney in Australia.

"We thought we could build on these non-toxic properties realising that diamonds have magnetic characteristics enabling them to act as beacons in MRIs," Reilly noted.

The researchers turned their ‪#‎attention‬ to hyperpolarising nano-diamonds, a process of aligning atoms inside a diamond so they create a‪#‎signal‬ detectable by an MRI scanner.

"By attaching hyperpolarised diamonds to molecules targeting cancers the technique can allow tracking of the molecules' movement in the ‪#‎body‬," the study's lead author Ewa Rej from ‪#‎University‬ of Sydney noted.

"This is a ‪#‎great‬ example of how quantum physics research tackles real-world problems, in this case opening the way for us to ‪#‎image‬ and ‪#‎target‬cancers long before they become ‪#‎life‬-threatening.
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