1. According to study in Oct. 24 in the Journal of the American Society of Nephrology, taking blood pressure drugs at bedtime is the best.
Take BP Drugs at Bedtime
Monday, October 31, 2011
Pragyapradh: The Mistake of the Intellect
Maharishi Mahesh Yogi in his teachings said “Pragyapradh or ‘mistake of the intellect’ occurs when the intellect, drawn towards and influenced by material consciousness, loses connection with the wholeness of consciousness. And this happens when we stop being centered within ourselves.”
Pragyapradh: The Mistake of the Intellect
Pragyapradh: The Mistake of the Intellect
#AskDrKK: Who is not fit to drive?
Healthy Driving:(Conceptualized by Heart Care Foundation of India and Supported by Transport Department; Govt. of NCT of Delhi)
People with 15 or more episodes of stopped breathing per hour of sleep are seven times more likely to have the accidents.
People with 15 or more episodes of stopped breathing per hour of sleep are seven times more likely to have the accidents.
Sunday, October 30, 2011
#AskDrKK: Who is not Fit to Drive?
(Conceptualized by Heart Care Foundation of India and Supported by Transport Department; Govt. of NCT of Delhi)
People who snore and have >5 episodes of stopped breathing per hour of sleep are four times more likely to have automobile accidents.
People who snore and have >5 episodes of stopped breathing per hour of sleep are four times more likely to have automobile accidents.
Science behind Chhath pooja
1. Chhath puja is mainly observed in Bihar and Nepal. Bihar has a number of Sun temples, flanked by a surajkund or sacred pool of the Sun.
2. It is a ritual bathing festival that follows a period of abstinence and ritual segregation of the worshiper (parvaitin) from the main household for four days. The parvaitin observes ritual purity, and sleeps on the floor on a single blanket.
Science behind Chhath pooja
2. It is a ritual bathing festival that follows a period of abstinence and ritual segregation of the worshiper (parvaitin) from the main household for four days. The parvaitin observes ritual purity, and sleeps on the floor on a single blanket.
Science behind Chhath pooja
Saturday, October 29, 2011
#AskDrKK: Who is not fit to drive?
People who snore in the night should have medical fitness before they can become commercial drivers.
#AskDrKK:Dr KK’s Formula of 10 in cardiac arrest
Within 10 minutes of cardiac arrest for the next 10 minutes compress the center of the chest (as hard as one can) with a speed of 10x10 = 100/minute and do not stop chest compression for more than 10 seconds ( for using a defibrillator to give an electric shock).
Friday, October 28, 2011
Do not eat bitter bottle gourd (lauki)
Bottle gourd belongs to the cucumber or cucurbitaceae family. Lauki or bottle gourd (Lagenaria siceraria) fruit juice is advocated as a part of complementary and alternative medicine. If the bottle gourd juice becomes bitter it is considered toxic. The Indian Journal of Gastroenterology has reported 15 patients, who developed toxicity due to drinking
Do not eat bitter bottle gourd (lauki)
Bottle gourd belongs to the cucumber or cucurbitaceae family. Lauki or bottle gourd (Lagenaria siceraria) fruit juice is advocated as a part of complementary and alternative medicine. If the bottle gourd juice becomes bitter it is considered toxic. The Indian Journal of Gastroenterology has reported 15 patients, who developed toxicity due to drinking
The science behind Bhai Dooj
1. Bhai Dooj is celebrated two days after Diwali.
2. Like Raksha Bandhan it’s a day dedicated to the sacred love between a brother and sister.#AskDrKK:Who is not fit to drive?
#DrKKAns:
Patients suffering from diabetes on insulin should not be allowed to drive commercial vehicles.
Patients suffering from diabetes on insulin should not be allowed to drive commercial vehicles.
Thursday, October 27, 2011
#AskDrKK:Who is not fit to drive?
(Conceptualized by Heart Care Foundation of India and Supported by Transport Department; Govt. of NCT of Delhi)
#DrKKAns:
Loss of vision in one eye does not prevent driving, provided that the person has adjusted to it. Glaucoma, colour blindness and cataracts do not mean you cannot drive, provided you meet the standards required.
#AskDrKK:Should I gift my grandmother at 75 a Pap test ?
#DrKKAns:
The risk of cancer at this age is very low. The American Cancer Society recommends that Pap test screening be discontinued at age 70 in women who have had at least three normal Pap tests in the past 10 years and are not at increased risk for cervical cancer. The United States Preventive Services Task Force says that women at average risk for cervical cancer can stop Pap test screening at age 65. And according to the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology, women at average risk can stop screening between the ages of 65 and 70.
The guideline doesn’t apply if a woman has tested positive for human papillomavirus or has been exposed to diethylstilbestrol in utero, or is HIV-positive or immune-compromised or otherwise at increased risk for cervical cancer.
Annakoot emphasizes the importance of eating mixed vegetables
Annakoot festival is observed on the day of Goverdhan Pooja after Diwali. There are many mythological scientific descriptions for this pooja.
What is the importance of Goverdhan pooja?
The mistake of the Intellect is responsible for the disturbed state of mind. Even if the mind is under control the intellect can disturb the mind. It is the discriminative faculty of the mind and can be very destructive. It is the main cause of ignorance. External desires and the uncontrolled five senses are responsible for it. Kama Krodha Lobha Moha are the causative factors
Wednesday, October 26, 2011
Beware of noise pollution
Everyday noise exposure over time has an impact upon our ability to hear and on the degree of hearing loss that develops. Constant exposure to loud noise can cause high frequency sensory neural hearing loss.
Noise pollution causes direct mechanical damage to cochlear inner ear structure.Gambling in Indian Mythology
1. Gambling is mentioned on Diwali celebrations in the story of Mahabharata. It teaches us about taking calculated risk in life
2. In Mahabharata it teaches that excess of everything is bad. If Yudhishtira had not risked Draupadi on that day while plying dice Mahabharata could not have been there. The same divine dice game became a vice for that moment.Avoiding fire burns on Diwali
1. Diwali is time to renew your fire insurance as on this day there are maximum episodes of fire in the community. It’s also the time to check that the fire extinguishers at home are totally filled and are ready for use.
2. It is also the time to keep the phone number of your GP on Diwali day.Diwali the festival of inner Purnima on outer Amavasya
Diwali is celebrated on the day of Amavasya but the festival is symbolized by inner happiness, lighting or Purnima.
Moon in mythology is symbolized by cool positive thoughts. Normally on the day of Amavasya one encounters negatives thoughts and on the day of Purnima positive thoughts.Tuesday, October 25, 2011
Beware of Diwali Hazards
Diwali a festival of lights can be hazardous to people.
Candles: With Diwali approaching, one should be careful of candle pollution. Candles made from beeswax or soy, although more expensive, apparently are safer because they do not release potentially harmful pollutants.Science behind Ganesha worship
While mythological studies knit stories of the Almighty’s existence, the fact remains that human being is bestowed with the untainted potential of recognizing heavenly facets in his own self.
Ganesha, the son of Shiva and Parvati is likewise the name given to the harmonious Aacharan or characteristic disposition of man. Remembered and ritually worshiped before starting a new venture, the entity of Ganesha has in store the facets of a complete man.Monday, October 24, 2011
Calcium supplements may weaken Heart
- A re-examination of The Women’s Health Initiative Calcium/Vitamin D Supplementation (WHI CaD) has shown a modest increase in risk of heart attack and paralysis for those taking calcium supplements, with or without vitamin D. The study originally found no risk associated with the supplements after studying more than 36,000 patients over seven years.
- The study analyzed data from 16,718 women who were not taking calcium supplements at the start of the trial and found that those allocated to combined calcium and vitamin D supplements were at an increased risk of heart attack. By contrast, who were taking calcium supplements before entering the trial, combined calcium and vitamin D supplements did not alter their cardiovascular risk.
You can win over death: the science behind Dhanteras
Dhanteras is also observed in worshipping Lord Yama: the god of death. On this day the “Owl” form of Goddess Laxmi is worshiped. When the Gods and demons churned the ocean for Amrita or nectar, Dhanvantari also emerged carrying a jar of the elixir (wealth of wisdom) on this day.
You can win over death: the science behind DhanterasSamudra Manthan: The Churning of the Ocean on Dhanteras
Many of us know the story of ‘Sagar Manthan’ or the churning of the ocean. The story goes like this.
Once Indra lost his kingdom due to the disrespect he showed to sage Durvasa. He approached Lord Vishnu who advised him to seek the help of the demons to churn the ocean of milk (Ksheer Sagar), so that he and Devas could partake the Amrita (ambrosia) which would make them immortal and help them regain their lost kingdom.Sunday, October 23, 2011
Do not take pain killers if you are a heart patient
There is no safe duration for NSAID pain killers use in patients with a history of heart attack according to an analysis of data from more than 83,000 patients and published in Circulation, Journal of the American Heart Association. Use of NSAIDs after heart attack increased the relative risk of death or second heart attack by as much as 45%.
Yogastha Kuru Karmani
“Yogastha kuru karmani sangang tyaktva Dhananjaya
Sidhyasidhyoh samo bhutva samatvang yoga uchyate”
……..2/48 Bhagwad Gita
Saturday, October 22, 2011
The spiritual science behind Illusion
When you see real as unreal or unreal as real medically it is called as illusion. In illusion once you are told about the reality you correct yourself. On the other hand in delusion though one is also away from the reality but stays in that without correcting oneself.
For example a person by mistake thinks a snake as a rope. A psychotic will persist that it is a rope and not snake but the person in illusion will immediate correct himself once he goes near by and actually sees a snake.Facts about tea, coffee and cola drinks
1. Caffeine is consumed in coffee, tea, soft drinks, and small amounts in chocolate.
2. It is the most widely used pharmacologically active substance in the world.
3. Caffeine can acutely raise blood pressure by 10 mmHg in patients who are infrequently exposed.Friday, October 21, 2011
Breast cancer screening
Lifetime breast cancer risk below 15 percent
1. Women between the ages of 50 and 70 should be screened with mammography.
2. Information about the risk of breast cancer and the benefits and harms of screening should be reviewed.
1. Women between the ages of 50 and 70 should be screened with mammography.
2. Information about the risk of breast cancer and the benefits and harms of screening should be reviewed.
Three Types of Vedanta Thoughts
There are three main Vedanta schools of thoughts: Dualistic or Dvaita, Qualified Monism or vishistha Advaita, and Advaita Vedanta or Absolute monism.
All these perceptions are true. All expound the relationship between the individual Jiva (soul), this world or nature (Jagat), and the Ruler of the universe or God (Spirit or Brahman).Thursday, October 20, 2011
Reducing breast cancer risk
A number of lifestyle changes may reduce breast cancer risk:
1. Minimize the use of postmenopausal hormones. For osteoporosis one should give non-estrogen alternatives like bisphosphonate rather than hormones.
2. Having a first child at an earlier age may decrease risk.Two Basic Truths of Vedanta
Two Hindu principles that symbolize the outcome of freedom of thought were conceptualized four thousand years back by unnamed Rishis in Rig-Veda which says, “This world is one family” (Vasudaiva Kutumbakam) and that “The Universal Reality is the same, but different people can call it by different names” (Ekam Sat Viprah Bahuda Vadanti).
Wednesday, October 19, 2011
October breast cancer awareness month
1. Breast cancer can occur in women who have no identifiable risk factors.
2. An average woman has 10 to 15 percent chance of developing breast cancer if she lives into her 90s.Science behind Ahoi Asthmi
1. Is observed 4 days after Karva Chauth, 8 days after Sharad Purnima and 12 days and Dusshera.
2. This festival is specifically meant for mothers who have sons.Tuesday, October 18, 2011
Primordial Prevention: Can blood pressure be prevented?
1. Keep body weight under control. Obesity (BMI >25 kg/m2) is an increasingly prevalent risk factor for the development of hypertension and heart disease.
Satyam, Shivam, Sundaram
Satyam, Shivam, Sundaram is a common phrase used in India. It signifies the absolute truth and how to achieve the same.
Monday, October 17, 2011
The Essence of Vedanta
Dr Karan Singh, a Vedanta Scholar based on his teachings on Sri Aurobindo’s philosophy in one of the talks summarized the essence of Vedas and Upanishads in the following six statements.
Sunday, October 16, 2011
Importance of Life Force
A physical body becomes useless once the life force is gone. The same body, which was lovable to everyone, becomes a liability after death. Everyone wants to dispose it as early as possible as keeping a dead body at home is considered a bad omen.
Saturday, October 15, 2011
What every patient with high blood pressure should know about drugs?
1. For every 20 mmHg fall of systolic (upper) and 10 fall of diastolic (lower) blood pressure one needs one intervention, either life style life style intervention or one drug.
2. Lifestyle management alone practiced for six months can reduce blood pressure by up to 20/10 mmHg.Science behind Karva Chauth Fast
1. The fast is observed four days after Sharad Purnima and eight days after Dusshera.
2. It is a popular fast in Hinduism. It is performed by the married women for the well being of their husband.
3. The fast builds relationship between the husband and wife and is often promoted on the theme
Friday, October 14, 2011
Lifestyle in Kartik Month
1. Kartik is a holy month
2. Its known for Pitta aggravation in Ayurveda
3. As per Ayurveda Pitta is imbalanced one should eat less pungent, sour and salty foods
2. Its known for Pitta aggravation in Ayurveda
3. As per Ayurveda Pitta is imbalanced one should eat less pungent, sour and salty foods
Thursday, October 13, 2011
Lifestyle choices in controlling Blood Pressure
1. Try lifestyle management for up to 6 months. It can alone control blood pressure if initial blood pressure is < 160/100 mmHg.
2. Lifestyle interventions have effects similar to single drug therapy.
3. Combinations of two (or more) lifestyle modifications can achieve even better results.Inseparable Pairs of Vedanta
Luv-Kush, Shubha-Labha, Siddhi-Riddhi are inseparable pairs of Vedanta. They signify that one cannot get one without the help of the other.
In Luv-Kush, Kush is a symbol of purity and Luv symbolize the spiritual love. To achieve love one has to be pure in consciousness.Inseparable Pairs of VedantaWednesday, October 12, 2011
Why BP should be kept < 120/80 mmHg
1. The paralysis incidence will reduce by 35-40%
2. The heart attacks will go down by 20-25%
3. Heart failure will reduce by 50%Why BP should be kept < 120/80 mmHgScience behind Sharad Purnima
Sharad (Sharath) Poornima (Purnima) is the full moon day in October and occurs four days after Dusshera. In mythology the day is associated with Raas Lila by Lord Krishna with Radha and Gopis. The night is celebrated as the night of love and couples come out at night to face the moon and express their love. Also known as Kojaagari Purnima it is celebrated as Kaumudi (moonlight) celebration. The brightness of the full moon brings special joy, especially after monsoon.Science behind Sharad Purnima
Why it is important to show to a qualified doctor in emergency?
One should not ignore warning signals as “time is life” in medical science. The three cardinal warning signals are: anything which is unusual, anything which cannot be explained and any symptom appearing for the first time in life. Time is life is an old saying. In heart attack time is muscle and in brain time is brain.Why it is important to show to a qualified doctor in emergency?
Am I healthy?
Health is not mere absence of disease; it is a state of physical, mental, social, spiritual, environmental and financial well being. All aspects of health are not defined in allopathy. During MBBS, medical students are taught more about the physical health. Social and mental health is covered only in few lectures. Community health is a separate subject but never given its due importance. Spiritual health is not defined at all and financial health is hardly covered.
Tuesday, October 11, 2011
Monday, October 10, 2011
The Science behind Sikh Prayer
“Ek Onkar Satnam Karta Purakh Nirbhau Nirvair, Akalmurat Ajuni Saibhang Gur Parsad aadi sach, jugadi sach, nanak hosi bhi sach”
(Translated into English, this means: The One Supreme Being; Eternal Holy Reality; The Creator; Without Fear; Without Rancour; Timeless Form; Unborn; Self-Existent; Realized through Divine Grace).Sunday, October 9, 2011
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Thursday, October 6, 2011
#AskDrKK:Is MRI Safe for patients on ICD
Fewer than 1% of patients with implanted cardiac devices encounter device-related problems during MRI.
MRI can be used safely in patients with implanted devices.
In a study published in the October issue of Annals of Internal Medicine by Dr Saman Nazarian, of Johns Hopkins. (MedPage) only 0.3% patients MRI triggered back-up programming mode in implanted devices. Right ventricular sensing and atrial and ventricular lead impedance values declined immediately after MRI. Long-term follow-up revealed decreased right ventricular sensing and lead impedance, increased right ventricular capture, and reduced battery voltage. None of the changes required revision or replacement of an implanted device.
MRI can be used safely in patients with implanted devices.
In a study published in the October issue of Annals of Internal Medicine by Dr Saman Nazarian, of Johns Hopkins. (MedPage) only 0.3% patients MRI triggered back-up programming mode in implanted devices. Right ventricular sensing and atrial and ventricular lead impedance values declined immediately after MRI. Long-term follow-up revealed decreased right ventricular sensing and lead impedance, increased right ventricular capture, and reduced battery voltage. None of the changes required revision or replacement of an implanted device.
All Pathy consensus conference on prevention of lifestyle disorders
For the first time, an all pathy consensus conference on prevention of lifestyle disorders will be organized as a part of MTNL Perfect Health Mela on Sunday, 16th October, 2011 at Acharya Sushil Muni Ashram, Defence Colony.
The conference will be organized by Heart Care Foundation of India and World Fellowship of Religions in association with Health Department, Government of Delhi, NDMC and MCD. The experts will be provided by Ayurvedic Department, Moolchand Hospital, Homeopathic Cardiologists of India and Sewak Ram Naturopathy Centre.
Giving the details, Padma Shri & Dr. B.C. Roy National Awardee, Dr. KK Aggarwal, President Heart Care Foundation of India and Perfect Health Mela said that up till now, there is no consensus between various pathies about cardiovascular prevention in the society.
For example, Ayurveda says that one should not eat curd at night, allopathy is silent on this. A consensus paper will be brought out and published in one of the standard journals.
The experts who will participate will include Dr. K K Aggarwal and Dr S C Manchanda (Allopathy); Dr R K Manchanda, Dr. V K Gupta, Dr. V K Chauhan, Dr. V K Khanna, Dr. C B Nayak, Dr. Ameeta Manchanda, Dr Anupam Sethi Malhotra (Homeopathy), Dr. S P Tripathi, Dr. Shashi Bala, Dr. A K Sharma, Dr B N Sinha, Dr Rakhi Mehra, Dr S K Mishra, (Ayurveda); Dr Pawan Yadav, Dr Shakir Jamil, Dr Shamshad Ahmed (Unani); Dr S N Yadav (Naturopathy), Dr Raman Kapur, Dr R L Tuli (Acupuncture); Mr Ashok Aggarwal, Narender Shri Ji, Pt Padmesh Dubey (Astrology); Acharya Dr Sadhvi Sadhna Ji Maharaj, Dr A K Merchant, Sh N Malekar, B K Sapna, B K Sangeeta, Dr. Pranav Pandya (Dharma Gurus).
More than 500 doctors will be participating in the event.
Dr. Aggarwal said that the Mela is being organized from October 14 to 23, 2011 at different locations.
One more reason for a doctor to carry a measuring tape
A too-tight shirt collar can indicate future heart trouble. The standard ways to assess obesity is to measure the waistline and determine body-mass index.
The significance of horses in mythology
The description of horses comes in Ashwamedha Yagna, Dashrath in Ramayana, The Bhagavad Gita with Krishna riding a Rath and Kathoupanishad describing the meaning of a chariot.
Science behind 9th Navratri or Siddhidatri Mata Worship
1. Siddhidatri is worshipped on the Ninth Day of Navratri.
2. She gives all the eight siddhis – Anima, Mahima, Garima, Laghima, Prapti, Prakamya, Iishitva and Vashitva.Wednesday, October 5, 2011
Science behind 8th Navratri or Maha Gauri Worship
1. Maha Gauri is worshipped on the Eight Day of Navratri.
2. SHE looks as white as moon and jasmine. White means purity of mind.Tuesday, October 4, 2011
Why do we worship tulsi?
I bow down to the tulsi, At whose base are all the holy places, At whose top reside all the deities and In whose middle are all the Vedas.
Science behind 7th Navratri or Kalaratri Mata Worship
Navratri is the detoxification of body, mind and soul. Body detoxification involves Navratri diet containing eating less devoid of cereals. In Navratri diet flour is replaced with Kuttu or Singhara flour; pulses with amaranth or Rajgiri and Rice with Samak rice
Monday, October 3, 2011
Why do we consider the lotus as special?
Why do we consider the lotus as special?Krishna in Bhagavad Gita compares Lotus to the act of detached attachment. He said Brahmanyaadhaaya karmaani
Sangam tyaktvaa karoti yaha
Lipyate na sa paapena
Padma patram ivaambhasaa
Sangam tyaktvaa karoti yaha
Lipyate na sa paapena
Padma patram ivaambhasaa
Sunday, October 2, 2011
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