HOW TO TREAT HORMONE IMBALANCE

Hormone Imbalance

Hormones are chemical messengers that tell other systems throughout your body what to do, how to do it, and when to do it.  There are thousands of body processes that occur because of your hormones.  This means that if one hormone is out of whack it might throw off other processes related to it, causing a domino effect.  Hormones work together.  When the correct amount of the right hormone is working in the right place and at the right time, you feel and look great.

HORMONES

Without getting too complicated, hormones are secreted into your bloodstream via organs, glands, and cells.  Think of a lock and key: the lock being a receptor and the key is a particular hormone.  Once the hormone or hormones reach a specific target cell membrane it needs to fit into the receptor to unlock the mechanism.

Which Disease Can Affect Hormones:-

1. Glucose homeostasis disorders.
2. Thyroid disorders.
3. Calcium homeostasis disorders and Metabolic bone disease.
4. Pituitary gland disorders.
5. Sex hormone disorders.
6. Tumors of the endocrine glands not mentioned elsewhere.
7. See also separate organs.

Symptoms of a Hormonal Imbalance

The symptoms of a hormonal imbalance depend on which glands and hormones are affected.

HORMONE IMBALANCE

• Weight gain  
• Fatigue
• Increased sensitivity to cold or heat
• Constipation or more frequent bowel movements
•  Dry skin    
•  Puffy face   
• Unexplained weight loss (sometimes sudden)
• Increased or decreased heart rate
• Muscle weakness
• Frequent urination
• Increased thirst
• Muscle aches, tenderness, and stiffness
• Pain, stiffness, or swelling in your joints
• Thinning hair or fine, brittle hair
• Increased hunger
• Depression
• Decreased sex drive
• Nervousness, anxiety, or irritability
• Blurred vision
• Sweating 
• Infertility
• A fatty hump between the shoulders
• Rounded face
• Purple or pink stretch marks

Testing For Hormone Imbalance

The following are tests and biological markers that can be used to test hormone levels:

• Saliva Testing:-  It has been shown that saliva testing is the most accurate measurement of the body's availability of the hormones are cortisol, DHEA (dehydroepiandrosterone), Estrogen, Progesterone, and Testosterone. saliva testing is much more specific and correctly identifies the level of Testosterone. Sliva testing is much more specific and correctly identifies the level of hormones at the cellular level, in contrast to a serum (blood) test, which measures the level of hormones circulating in the bloodstream. 

saliva test

• Serum or Blood Testing:-  Most serum testing measures the level of “free” hormone (the hormone that can easily enter the cell), the level of the “total” hormone (the hormone attached to substances that carry hormones in the bloodstream), or a calculated combination of both free and total levels of hormone. It is not an accurate reflection of the bioavailable hormone (the amount of hormone that is active in organs and tissues).

blood serum

• Follicle-Stimulating Hormone (FSH) Testing:-  FSH is frequently used to determine the hormonal status of premenopausal women who may complain of hot flashes, mood changes, or other symptoms. The FSH test should not be used as an accurate measure of sex steroid hormone production or as an indication of reproductive status for most women, because the level of FSH fluctuates widely during the decade before menopause.

FSH Test

 Best Vitamins To Take For Hormonal Imbalance:-

Probiotics, antioxidants, and phytonutrients (vitamin E, resveratrol, curcumin, n-acetylcysteine, green tea, selenium), and the anti-inflammatory omega-6 fat (GLA or gamma linoleic acid) can help balance hormones. 

YOGA IS BEST FOR YOUR HEART.

BEST 10 YOGA CURE YOUR HEART 

Your heart is the most important part in your body, so it deserves some more attention. Let’s take a look at some of the best yoga to keep your heart strong and disease free. Yoga is designed to bring about increased physical, mental and emotional well-being. Traditional yoga is done by slowly stretching the body into a variety of poses while focusing on breathing and meditation. 

yoga

The latest research finds yoga enhances cardiovascular health in a number of ways, from calming the nervous system and reducing disease-causing inflammation to taming hypertension and boosting beneficial HDL cholesterol. It also improves circulation and lung function, and may even reduce heart disease risk as effectively as brisk walking and cycling.

YOGA POSES AND BENEFITS

For a healthy heart, one needs to practice a few asanas, pranayama (breathing exercises) and a bit of meditation. Follow the step by step guide listed below and get started with a new way of yoga for heart health.   

Anjali Mudra- 

Similar to our ‘namaste', sit cross-legged on the floor and bring your palms together with the fingers stretching out to the center of your chest (heart chakra). This represents the harmony of the two sides (right and left). Now close your eyes and slowly inhale, hold your breath for a few minutes, and then exhale. Continue this pattern for a few minutes.

Anjali mudra

BENEFITS-  

Improves focus during meditation, Promotes mindfulness and inner awareness, Calms the mind, Relieves stress, Connects the brain's right and left hemispheres and regulate blood in the heart. 

Virabhadrasana-

 It involves going into the mountain pose, followed by stretching one of your legs back and with the other leg going into a lunge like position with your knee at a ninety-degree positioning and your hands stretched right above your head. You can take this further to the virabhadrasana II or warrior poses 2 wherein you bring your hands in front of the chest and straighten your stretched leg, pointing it outwards while your other leg is still at ninety degrees and your both arms are stretched out wide apart.

virabhadrasana

BENEFITS-  

Helps to strengthen the pelvic floor, build more endurance, improve balance stability and improve circulation.

Setu Bandhasana-

Lie down on your back with your hands stretched sideways now fold your knees, spread them out and raise your body up from your pelvis area. Take support from your hands and hold the position. This works wonders on your hips, thighs, stomach as well as back.

Setu Bandhasana

BENEFITS- 

Strengthens, legs, back and neck, and chest. Reduces stress and enhancing digestion. Improve the circulation of blood. Quiets the mind and diminishes tensions. Empower the lungs, thyroid organs, and stomach organs.

Trikonasana-

Start with a wide-legged stance; turn your right foot out. Now stretch your arms out, wide open pushing the right side of your waistline over your right leg and slowly go down, facing downwards with a flat back. Keep your right palm on the ground (you can choose to keep it in front of your right foot or behind it) or on a block with your left arm stretched upwards. Repeat the other side. 

Trikonasana

BENEFITS- 

Stimulate and improve the function of blood through the entire body. Strengthens and stretches the hips, back, arms, thighs, and leg. Reduces blood pressure, stress, and anxiety. The cure for indigestion. Gives flexibility to groins, hamstrings, and hips. Transactional calm the mind.

Savasana- 

Lie down on your back with your eyes closed, arms by your sides, palms facing up and legs stretched out. Let your ankles fall outward. Then slowly start inhaling and exhaling as you melt deeper into the floor with each breath. Stay in this pose for a minimum of 5 minutes.

Savasana

BENEFITS- 

Removes fatigue, stress, depression, and tension. Helps restore inner calm. Improves concentration. Relaxes the entire body. Helps to cure insomnia. Stimulates blood circulation.

Surya Namaskar-

One of the basic, most well-known and widely practiced asanas, Surya Namaskar literally translates to sun salutation. It comprises a series of twelve different yoga poses that focus on various parts of the body. What makes Surya namaskar great for the entire body is the fact that it involves twelve different poses encompassed in one - for example, basic prayer pose, forward bend and the bhujangasana (cobra pose).

Surya Namaskar

BENEFITS- 

Improves circulation of blood. Removes body and mental tension. Stimulate the nervous system. Raises the body heat. Loosens and Lubricates joints. offers flexibility to your spine. Tones and strengthens the abdomen, pelvis, and spine. Regulates breathing and calms the mind.

Bhujangasana- 

The asana works on your spine, shoulder, abdomen and also helps relieve stress and fatigue. Lie down on your stomach with your hands next to your chest and slowly push your body upward. Concentrate on your breathing and feel the stretch in your abdomen as well as spine going down to your buttocks.

Bhujangasana

BENEFITS- 

Strengthens the spine, stretches chest and lungs shoulders, and abdomen. Firms the buttocks. Stimulates abdominal organs. Helps relieve stress and fatigue. Opens the heart and lungs. Soothes sciatica, therapeutic for asthma.

Paschimottasana-

This involves sitting with your legs stretched in front and joined together. Now, try to bend forward and touch your feet without bending your knees. You can even try to rest your head on your knees if possible. The asana is great for flexibility. This facilitates in bringing down the heart-rate and relaxing your system.

Paschimottasana

BENEFITS-  

Offers relaxation, relieve stress. Relieves menstrual symptoms. Stretches back, legs, spine. Improves the mind. Stimulates body parts like the liver, kidneys, ovaries, uterus, and heart.

CEREBRAL SPINAL FLUID ANALYSIS

CEREBRAL SPINAL FLUID TEST PROCEDURE

Cerebrospinal fluid is a clear, colorless body fluid found in the brain and spinal cord. it is a group of cells, called choroid plexus. Cerebrospinal fluid acts as a cushion or buffer for the brain, providing basic mechanical and immunological protection to the brain inside the skull.  Cerebrospinal fluid also serves a vital function in cerebral autoregulation of cerebral blood flow and delivers nutrients to your central nervous system.

cerebrospinal fluid 

Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) analysis is a way of looking for conditions that affect your brain and spine. It’s a series of laboratory tests performed on a sample of CSF. A doctor will collect a sample of fluid from a person's lower back during a procedure called a lumbar puncture, which is also known as a spinal tap.  
  

WHAT CAN CSF DIAGNOSE 

MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS - Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a potentially disabling disease of the brain and spinal cord (central nervous system). In MS, the immune system attacks the protective sheath (myelin) that covers nerve fibers and causes communication problems between your brain and the rest of your body.

multiple sclerosis 

SYMPTOMS 

Multiple sclerosis causes many different symptoms, including vision loss, pain, fatigue, and impaired coordination. The symptoms, severity, and duration can vary from person to person. Some people may be symptom-free for most of their lives, while others can have severe, chronic symptoms that never go away. Physiotherapy and medication that suppress the immune system can help with symptoms, and slow disease progression.

MYELITIS -  Myelitis is inflammation of the spinal cord which can disrupt the normal responses of the brain to the rest of the body, and from the rest of the body to the brain. Inflammation in the spinal cord can cause the myelin and axon to be damaged resulting in symptoms such as paralysis and sensory loss.

Myelitis

SYMPTOMS

Myelitis causes are symptoms, pain in your lower back. Sharp pain in legs arms and around your chest and belly area. Weakness in your legs or arms, muscle spasms. Fever also symptoms of myelitis. Loss of appetite, Bladder and bowel control issues. Sensitivity to touch to the point where slight fingertip pressure causes pain and Numbness in your toes, feet, or legs.

MENINGITIS - Meningitis is a rare infection that affects the delicate membranes. The meninges are the three membranes that cover the brain and spinal cord. It can occur when fluid surrounding the meninges becomes infected. The most common causes of meningitis are viral and bacterial infections. Meningitis and Septicaemia can kill in hours, so it's very important you know the symptoms and can spot them early.

Meningitis 

SYMPTOMS

The Possible signs and symptoms in anyone older than the age of 2 include Sudden high fever, Stiff neck, Severe headache that seems different than normal, Headache with nausea or vomiting, Confusion or difficulty concentrating, Seizures, Sleeping or difficulty waking up, Sensitivity to light,  No appetite or thirst and, Skin rash.

LEUKEMIA - Leukaemia is cancer of blood-forming tissues, including bone marrow and it is caused by an overproduction of damaged white blood cells. Many types exist such as acute lymphoblastic leukemia, acute myeloid leukemia, and chronic lymphocytic leukemia. Many patients with slow-growing types of leukemia don't have symptoms. Rapidly growing types of leukemia may cause symptoms.

Leukemia

SYMPTOMS 

The symptoms of leukemia include night sweats, fatigue, and weakness that don't go away with rest.  unintentional weigh. include fatigue, weight loss, frequent infections, and easy bleeding or bruising, bone pain and, tenderness,  painless, swollen lymph nodes, enlargement of the liver or spleen, red spots on the skin, called petechial, bleeding easily and bruising easily, fever, chill and frequent infection.

STROKE -  A stroke may be caused by a blocked artery (ischemic stroke) or the leaking or bursting of a blood vessel (hemorrhagic stroke). Some people may experience only a temporary disruption of blood flow to the brain (transient ischemic attack, or TIA) that doesn't cause permanent damage.

Stroke

SYMPTOMS

Symptoms of stroke include trouble walking, speaking and understanding, as well as paralysis or numbness of the face, arm or leg. Early treatment with medication like tPA (clot buster) can minimize brain damage. Other treatments focus on limiting complications and preventing additional strokes.

DEMENTIA- Dementia is a group of conditions characterized by impairment of at least two brain functions, such as memory loss and judgment. Dementia is not a specific disease. In general term loss of memory and other mental abilities severe enough to interfere with daily life. It is caused by physical changes in the brain.

Dementia

SYMPTOMS

Symptoms include forgetfulness, limited social skills and thinking abilities so impaired that it interferes with daily functioning. Difficulty communicating or finding words and Confusion and disorientation. Medication and therapies may help manage symptoms. Some causes are reversible.

Our Eating Habit Can Protect Our Heart

10 Best Foods That Prevent Our Heart Disease.

 Eating healthy foods will help you recover and reduce your risk of more heart problems. Diet plays a major role in heart health and can impact your risk of heart disease. Once you know which foods to eat more of and which foods to limit, you'll be on your way toward a heart-healthy diet. Along with other healthy habits, it can slow or even partially reverse the narrowing of the hearts arteries and help prevent further complications.

HAPPY HEART 

Here are 10 foods that you should be added to our daily meals and it can easy available in any local market or supermarket. Try to eat foods that are in their organic and fresh.

1.   Almonds: A crunchy almonds are incredibly nutrient for your heart. It is a good source of vitamin B, vitamin E, magnesium and zinc, which helps to regulate our heart. vitamin E is an antioxidant and it reduces free radical Which related to stress and heart disease. They're the perfect snack, take some roasted and unsalted almond into our pocket.

Almonds

1.  Whole Grains: Whole grains are full of three rich nutrients are the germ, endosperm, and bran. It contains high fiber and that may help to reduce LDL cholesterol and decreases the risk of heart diseases. Whole grains are the digest slowly, so it keeps you fuller and longer time.   

Whole Grain

1. Chocolates: Dark chocolate is a benefit for your heart health, but pick one that contains at least 60 to 70 % cocoa. Dark chocolate rich in flavonoids called polyphenols which could help for blood pressure, clotting, and inflammation. The consumption of chocolate reduces nonfatal heart attacks and stroke.

Chocolates

4.Green Vegetables: Vegetables are a good source of vitamins and minerals and it gives an extra boost to your heart. Green vegetable like spinach, kale and collard green are a punch of wealthy vitamins, minerals and antioxidant. They contain vitamin K which keep protecting your heart arteries. 

Green veggies

5.Fish: Eat fish's high in omega-3s such as salmon, tuna, mackerel, and herring which extremely beneficial for heart health. salmon decreased the diastolic blood pressure and other fishes are reduce the level of cholesterol, blood triglycerides, fasting blood sugar and systolic blood pressure. If you don't eat seafood you can take fish oil as another option in the daily dose. 

  

Sea Foods

                           

   6.Seeds: Flaxseeds, chia seeds, and hemp seeds are all great sources of heart-healthy nutrients. Chia seeds are high in omega-3 fatty acids and their high fiber content. Type of seeds are can improve you many heart disease and risk factors. Hemp seeds are high in arginine and flaxseed are help keep blood pressure and cholesterol level under control.

Seeds

7.Berries: Berries are loaded with polyphenols and other benefits compounds are anthocyanins, flavonoids which are antioxidant and they may decrease blood pressure and dilate blood vessels. The dark blueberries are packed with resveratrol and flavonoids, that helps prevent coronary disease. Other berries like strawberries, cranberries, raspberries, and blueberries also have a source of fibers, folate, iron, calcium, vitamin A, vitamin C, and they are low in fat.

Type of berries

  8. Olive oil: The extra virgin olive oil contains monounsaturated fats. which can help to decrease both cholesterol and blood sugar level. You have other option like canola oil and safflower oil. It also limits saturated fats. 

Olive oil

9.Oatmeals: Oats is nutrients powerhouse, it is high in soluble fiber. It acts as a sponge in the digestive tract and soaks up cholesterol and flash out the body. Oats may help to reduce the risk of heart disease and it is a kind of super healthy food.

oatmeals

10.Red wine: Red wine can help to improve good (HDL) cholesterol level. These red wine have resveratrol, which keeps platelets in your blood from stick together. the red wine may have some heart-healthy advantage over other alcohol. But the doctor or anyone doesn't recommend that start drinking because over alcohol increase heart risk. 

Red wine

You can lower your risk by making this small change. At each meal, choose foods that are good for your heart. Most diets are based on foods So add these items to your diets. Discover which foods you should be eating and cook our exclusively created dish.