DIABETES

DIABETES 

Diabetes Mellitus (DM)  is a chronic metabolic disease characterized by elevated levels of blood glucose (sugar). It is the result of hormonal imbalance, obesity, heredity and bad lifestyle. Normally, blood glucose levels are tightly controlled by insulin, a chemical (hormone) substance produced by a gland called pancreas located near the stomach. Insulin lowers the blood glucose level by stimulating the body to make use of glucose. But in case of diabetes, the glucose obtained from the food remain in the blood stream, instead of being used by the cells for energy production. This affects heart, kidney, liver, eyes, legs, and all other body parts.

ICE Vs. HEAT : What's Better?

Ice vs. Heat - What's Better for Your Pain?

 

There is so much confusion regarding the use of Ice Or Heat for the Physical Pain. Ice and Heat are easy, natural. affordable ways to relieve the pain. Ice or cold therapy is known as "Cryotherapy" and heat therapy is knows as "Thermotherapy". So, wonder which one is better for one's particular problems. Here is the quick guide that explains when to ice, when to heat.

UNDERSTANDING OSTEOARTHRITIS

OSTEOARTHRITIS

Hello, many of you have heard a medical term "Osteoarthritis". Many elderly people can be seen complaining about their joints pain due to aging. Most of them were or are suffering from the disease called Osteoarthritis. So, in this blog I'm going to give an idea about osteoarthritis, what exactly it is, troubling our dear elderly people.

What  is Osteoarthritis (OA)?

Osteoarthritis (OA) is a degenerative joint disease hat results from breakdown of  joint cartilages and underlying bone. The etiology is multi-factorial, but commonly it is thought to be wear and tear of joints as on ages. The most common symptoms are joint pain and stiffness. Other symptoms include joint swelling, decreased range of motion. It can affect ones work and activities of daily living.  Below, in the picture, one can see difference between healthy and osteoarthritic joint.