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The Drumstick trees make themselves at home almost anywhere. They are the only genus of the family Moringaceae. The trees branch out profusely and bear pods which are edible the leaves are highly nutritious for humans. Drumstick trees grow almost everywhere, but they prefer a tropical climate Livestock, monkeys feed on the leaves which serve to be a tonic for them, unawares. It is known to increase milk production in cattle. WHO have been utilizing the leaves for more than forty years, to treat malnourished children: as a cheaper alternative in the countries that needed them. The leaves have essential amino acids, vitamins A, B, C and minerals They are anti inflammatory, promote metabolism and support normal sugar levels of the body It is the secret of athletes to boost themselves and big companies prefer to keep the general public in the dark about its value, the plant being so abundant. The chemicals in the leaves are an antioxidant; they beautify the skin, aid in digestion and are ...

A hamstring strain or a pulled hamstring as it is sometimes called is a tear in one or more of the hamstring muscles. Strictly speaking there are three hamstring muscles which are known as the hamstring muscle group. The role of the hamstring muscles is to bend (flex) the knee and to move the thigh backwards at the hip (extend the hip). Understanding how the hamstrings work give vital clues as to their modes of injury. Mild to severe hamstring strains are extremely common in sprinters and hurdle jumpers and in all sports that involve sprinting activities, such as football and rugby. Symptoms of a Pulled Hamstring: * A sudden sharp pain at the back of the leg during exercise-most probably during sprinting or high velocity movements. * Pain on stretching the muscle * Pain on contracting the muscle against resistance. * Swelling and bruising. * If the rupture is severe a gap in the muscle may be felt. * Click here for information on how a hamstring strain is assessed. Severit...

Diabetes Causes Insulin is a hormone produced by the pancreas to control blood sugar. Diabetes can be caused by too little insulin, resistance to insulin, or both. To understand diabetes, it is important to first understand the normal process by which food is broken down and used by the body for energy. Several things happen when food is digested: * A sugar called glucose enters the bloodstream. Glucose is a source of fuel for the body. * An organ called the pancreas makes insulin. The role of insulin is to move glucose from the bloodstream into muscle, fat, and liver cells, where it can be used as fuel. People with diabetes have high blood sugar because their body cannot move sugar into fat, liver, and muscle cells to be stored for energy. This is because either: * Their pancreas does not make enough insulin * Their cells do not respond to insulin normally * Both of the above There are three major types of diabetes. The causes and risk factors are different for each type: * Type 1 ...

Meat be full of protein necessary to build muscle and carry out a variety of functions in the body. Unfortunately, meats also contain varying amounts of cholesterol and saturated fats. The National Cholesterol Education Program recommends that, if you are trying to lower your cholesterol, your saturated fat intake should not be more than 7% of your total caloric intake each day. Following a low-fat, low-cholesterol diet doesn’t actually mean that you have to surrender your meat entirely. But there are a few things you can do to offset the damage it may do to your cholesterol levels: Know Which Meats Are Leaner Some meats are higher in fat than others. For instance, poultry (chicken, turkey), lamb, veal, and “loin” or “round” cuts of pork or beef are considered some of your leaner options. Although it's not really what comes to mind when you think of "meat," fish -- including tuna, salmon, mackerel and trout -- is another great, lean option. Fish contains omega-3 fatty ac...

Stomach fitness instructions are bound to be expected everyone seems to be talking health and calories these days. Advice abounds in terms of eating dos and don’ts. What we bring to you in this feature is stomach health tips and the science behind it. 1. Breakfast like a king, lunch like a prince, dinner like a pauper: There can be no better advice for stomach health. Morning is the time we need energy the most. We have not had anything to eat for many hours and the entire day lies ahead. Most of us do the exact opposite. Our calorie intake is heavily tilted towards dinner; when we require calories the least. 2. Small and frequent meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner should not be the only meals of the day. Traditionally, we view these as occasions to stuff ourselves like there is no tomorrow. Most of us consume more than the stomach can handle at once. As a result, we do not get the complete benefit of the food and it makes us lethargic. Smaller and more frequent meals are highly recomm...

Winter can be a hugely vulnerable time for the body, with pesky germs thriving on the warmth of well-incubated office blocks, houses and shops with so much illness about, it’s almost inevitable that you’ll feel a slight twinge in your throat at some point but thankfully there are easy ways to combat the onset of germs. Indeed, you can save yourself a lot time and money by avoiding the pharmacy altogether and simply eating your way towards better immunity . White blood cells in the body work to fight bacteria and harmful toxins. However, to perform effectively, these cells need to regenerate in an effort to defend you from feeling ill. There are a number of key foods we can consume to feed our white blood cells with the nutrients they need to thrive and these may include the following: * Eating yogurt for better immunity — Judging from their frequently bad press, you might assume that all forms of bacteria are out to get you. Thankfully, this couldn’t be further from the truth. ‘Go...

A stomach ulcer also called (peptic ulcer) is a break in the tissue lining the stomach most are caused by infection with the Helicobacter pylori bacterium. Symptoms may include abdominal pain just below the ribcage, indigestion, nausea, loss of appetite, vomiting, weight loss, blood in the vomit or bowel motions and symptoms of anaemia, such as light-headedness. Treatment options include antibiotics and acid-suppressing medications. A stomach or gastric ulcer is a break in the tissue lining the stomach the term 'peptic ulcer' refers to those that occur in either the stomach or the first part of the small intestine that leads out of the stomach, called the duodenum it was once commonly thought that stress, smoking and diet were the principal causes of stomach ulcers. However, the Helicobacter pylori bacterium is now known to be responsible for most duodenal ulcers and 60 per cent of stomach ulcers. The H. pylori bacterium also prompts many symptoms of dyspepsia, or indigestion. ...

Dry skin has a low level of sebum and can be prone to sensitivity. The skin has a parched look caused by its inability to retain moisture it usually feels "tight" and uncomfortable after washing unless some type of moisturizer or skin cream is applied. Chapping and cracking are signs of extremely dry, dehydrated skin dryness is exacerbated by wind, extremes of temperature and air-conditioning, all of which cause the skin to flake, chap and feel tight. This type of skin is tightly drawn over bones. It looks dull, especially on the cheeks and around the eyes. There may be tiny expression lines on these spots and at the comers of the mouth. Causes The oil glands do not supply enough lubrication to the skin. As a result, the skin becomes dehydrated. Skin gets exposed to the elements especially in winter. Dry skin could be due to a genetic condition. Poor diet. Nutritional deficiencies, especially deficiencies of vitamin A and the B vitamins, can also cont...

I've been seeing a lot of teens for their "routine" checkups and skin care is always part of our discussion. If you have teens, you know how self-conscious they can be when it comes to their skin. Some teenagers are blessed with good skin , and when you ask them what they do to care for their skin, the reply is usually "nothing." That's certainly not the norm. Adolescence is prime time for acne, and whether breakouts are mild or persistent, good skin care is key for every teen. All adolescents should wash their faces twice a day. They don't need "fancy" skin potions or lotions, either; the local drugstore has more than enough choices to begin a good cleansing program. A mild soap-free cleanser may be enough to begin with; something like Purpose, Basis, Aquanil or Neutrogena. If the skin is oily and acne-prone, try a cleanser containing glycolic or salicylic acid - products like Neutrogena Acne wash or Clean and Clear. (Read labels to check the ...

When the inhaled tuberculosis bacteria enter the lungs, they can multiply and cause a local lung infection (pneumonia). The local lymph nodes associated with the lungs may also become involved with the infection and usually become enlarged. The hilar lymph nodes (the lymph nodes adjacent to the heart in the central part of the chest) are often involved. In addition, TB can spread to other parts of the body. The body's immune (defense) system, however, can fight off the infection and stop the bacteria from spreading. The immune system does so ultimately by forming scar tissue around the TB bacteria and isolating it from the rest of the body. Tuberculosis that occurs after initial exposure to the bacteria is often referred to as primary TB. If the body is able to form scar tissue (fibrosis) around the TB bacteria, then the infection is contained in an inactive state. Such an individual typically has no symptoms and cannot spread TB to other people. The scar tissue and lymph nodes may...

Paw Paw how we call it here in Australia is these days plentiful all year round in most of the countries. The parts that are used medicinally are fruit, seeds, stems and leaves. I did look around and found out you can buy paw paw in all forms, in a form of fermented papaya, herbal teas even tablets and of course plenty of the fresh fruit, which can be eaten as it is or in a form of juice. So you ask what are these awesome healing properties of paw paw? Well where do I start? Papaya fruit is and excellent source of dietary fiber, folate, vitamin A, C and E. It also contains small amount of calcium, iron, riboflavin, thiamine and niacine. It is also very rich in antioxidant nutrients flavonoids and carotenes, very high in vitamin C plus A, and low in calories and sodium. Paw paw is rich in enzymes called papain and chymopapain which helps with the digestion, particularly it breaks down the proteins from the food we eat into amino acids. The latest research shows that amino acids are resp...

Malaria is caused by a parasite that is passed from one human to another by the bite of infected Anopheles mosquitoes. After infection, the parasites travel through the bloodstream to the liver, where they mature and release another form, the merozoites. The parasites enter the bloodstream and infect red blood cells. The parasites multiply inside the red blood cells, which then break open within 48 to 72 hours, infecting more red blood cells. The first symptoms usually occur 10 days to 4 weeks after infection, though they can appear as early as 8 days or as long as a year after infection. The symptoms occur in cycles of 48 to 72 hours. Most symptoms are caused by: The release of merozoites into the bloodstream Anemia resulting from the destruction of the red blood cells Large amounts of free hemoglobin being released into circulation after red blood cells break open Malaria can also be transmitted from a mother to her unborn baby (congenitally) and by blood transfusions. Mala...