Deepesh Rajpal's Desk

Hypertension or high blood pressure, a condition that is extensively prevalent in India. Blood pressure, as it is known, is the pressure of blood in heart as well as in blood vessels. Low blood pressure can cause dizziness while high blood pressure can be a cause for a severe headache. In both the cases, it can prove to be risky for our overall health. In simple terms, it is quite imperative to maintain our blood pressure level to its healthiest best, i.e. 120/80. Several studies in the past years have suggested certain lifestyle changes, which if followed, can help you achieve a normal blood pressure and sustain it, as well. What are these lifestyle changes? Scroll down to find out Balance your intake of Carbohydrates Excessive weight is sometimes regarded as one of the major reasons for blood pressure abnormality. The increase in weight can be said to be directly proportional to our diet especially carbohydrate consumption. Indulge more in a diet with low carbs as it will keep a che...

A beverage that you must have heard a lot about in health columns and magazines is green tea. Touted as one of the healthiest drinks available on the planet today, this herbal beverage is quite delicious, as well. What does this drink has which has made it so popular among health driven people? Why is it considered as a healthy substitute for the regular tea? The answers to these questions lie in the remarkable benefits of green tea. Improves Brain Functionality Caffeine, a compound, which is known by every coffee and tea drinker, is present in green tea, as well. But, the amount present is not as much as coffee but is enough to produce the desired effect. The caffeine present in green tea is known to sharpen the memory and enhance the brain’s response time making an individual smarter. Apart from caffeine, another compound known as amino acid L-theanine which combines with caffeine to produce a synergistic effect and improve the brain’s functionality. Burns Fat Surprisingly, green tea...

There are approximately 30 million heart patients in India as per 2015 statistics. Today still, the cardiac problems among Indians are on the rise. What are the reasons behind increasing cardiovascular issues? What are the major risk factors that lead to cardiac arrest? Let’s find out. There are basically two kinds of risk factors that can lead to cardio vascular problems A)                  Fixed risk factors B)                  Factors that can be prevented A. FIXED RISK FACTORS Fixed risk factors are such factors, which cannot be prevented or altered. These factors include: 1)      Age – The older one gets, the higher is the risk of suffering from a cardiac arrest. 2)      A family history- if you have a family history of either of your parents or siblings, then your risk of a cardiac ar...

'Laughter is the best medicine ' – We hear this phrase every now and then. This is not just a stated fact but carry an extremely significant meaning, as well. Laughing at least 5-7 times in a day can prove to be highly effective for our overall health. How? Scroll down and find it yourself. A great Cardiac workout Laughing with all your heart can prove to be remarkably helpful for your heart health. It can be a great cardiac workout for people who are suffering from any injury. Laughing pumps up the heart, burning as much calories as one can burn by walking at a moderate pace. So, laugh it out and ensure a healthy heart. Lowers BP Laughing is indeed the best medicine when it comes to lowering the high blood pressure levels. Laughter can also reduce the risk of minor strokes and heart attack. Boosts Immunity Laughing hard can provide an effective boost to the T-cells present in our body. T-cells are the specialized immune cells, which get activated when you laugh thus strengthen...

Diabetes, especially Type-2 diabetes is often termed as the 'silent killer disease'. Why? The reason behind it is that this disease does not come with prominent symptoms. Sometimes this disease is not detected until the condition gets severe. However, there are certain symptoms of Type-1 and Type-2 Diabetes, which one should know, in order to identify this ailment at an earlier stage. Let us gain an elaborative insight about this chronic disease and the warning signs that it comes with. 1. Intensive Thirst One of the earliest symptoms of diabetes is peeing more than regular. A normal individual usually pees for 4-7 times in a day but a diabetic might do much more than that. This in turn also leads to intensive thirst as the person starts feeling much thirstier than usual. Why does this happen? This happen because the glucose, which your body reabsorbs in normal conditions, is not able to do so when your blood sugar level goes up. 2. Dry Mouth Lack of necessary amount of fluids...