Saturday, December 31, 2011
Friday, December 30, 2011
Thursday, December 29, 2011
Wednesday, December 28, 2011
Tuesday, December 27, 2011
Monday, December 26, 2011
Saturday, December 24, 2011
Friday, December 23, 2011
Thursday, December 22, 2011
Wednesday, December 21, 2011
Tuesday, December 20, 2011
Monday, December 19, 2011
Sunday, December 18, 2011
Saturday, December 17, 2011
Heart Patients Beware of Eating Cakes
Food of animal in origin and saturated foods contain cholesterol. 1% rise in cholesterol raises the chances of heart attack by 2%.
‘HOONG’ The Buddha Prescription
‘OM’ (Pronounced AUM) is a key universal and spiritual mantra for acquiring internal peace. Buddhists have similar seed mantra for the body, speech and the mind. Buddha-mantra incorporates the sounds, OM, AH and HUNG (pronounced in-toto as HOONG, with a soft H). The triad according to the Buddha philosophy creates a fully charged atmosphere, Fat Free and it constitutes one of the most powerful chanting in Buddhism. Because of the universality of the sounds in the mantra, anyone can benefit from them.
Thursday, December 15, 2011
Wednesday, December 14, 2011
White sugar as addicting as heroin and cocaine
White sugar is addictive and number one cause of heart disease. The sweetener prompt the same chemical changes in the brain seen in people who abuse drugs such as cocaine and heroin.
Tuesday, December 13, 2011
Monday, December 12, 2011
Cultivating Positive Thoughts
Darkness present in a room cannot be removed physically. It can only be removed by switching on the light. Darkness therefore can be defined as absence of light.
Sunday, December 11, 2011
The Science of Sankalpa
Repeated encounters with any stimuli with any of the five senses can end up with long lasting memory. Once re-conditioned, the same can become embedded in to one’s consciousness and get incorporated in one’s daily life at a subconscious level.
Use of Mobile Phones Risky While Driving
Talking on a mobile phone while driving is more hazardous than operating a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol.
Saturday, December 10, 2011
Friday, December 9, 2011
Thursday, December 8, 2011
Wednesday, December 7, 2011
Nicotine is a Gateway Drug
A new study in mice has shown that tobacco products can act as gateway drugs, opening the door to use of illicit drugs. Nicotine, makes the brain more susceptible to cocaine addiction. Lowering smoking rates in young people might help reduce cocaine abuse.
Nicotine is a Gateway Drug
A new study in mice has shown that tobacco products can act as gateway drugs, opening the door to use of illicit drugs. Nicotine, makes the brain more susceptible to cocaine addiction. Lowering smoking rates in young people might help reduce cocaine abuse.
Health is not mere absence of disease: 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, December 6, 2011
Honey Good for Cough
A spoonful of honey can quieten children’s’ night time cough and help them — and their parents — sleep better.
Yogi, Bhogi and Rogi
Every one is born with a defined battery life to live up to 100 years after which one has to go back for renewal or recharging of the batteries.
Monday, December 5, 2011
Women Annual Check Ups
The leading causes of morbidity and mortality should be identified. For women, these are
- Heart disease (25.2%);
- Malignant diseases (22.1%); and
- Cerebrovascular disease (6.7%).
Ecstasy or Permanent Bliss
Dharma, artha, kama and moksha are the four purposes of life with which all of us are born with. Most of us think that one attains moksha only at the time of death. It is said that a person who achieves moksha goes to heaven and the others take a re-birth and come back.
Sunday, December 4, 2011
#AskDrKK:Should Old people Drive?
(Conceptualized by Heart Care Foundation of India and Supported by Transport Department; Govt. of NCT of Delhi)
Decreased muscle strength can significantly impact driving ability. Grip strength appears to decline after age 75, although exercise can help to avoid significant loss.
Decreased muscle strength can significantly impact driving ability. Grip strength appears to decline after age 75, although exercise can help to avoid significant loss.
Winter Exercise Tips for Asthmatics
Exercise is a common trigger for asthma and may cause symptoms in 80-90% of asthmatics. The cold dry winter air can also make breathing difficult for asthmatics, which may result in shortness of breath, wheezing, cough or chest tightness. The symptoms can occur during, just after or several hours after exercise.
Saturday, December 3, 2011
Friday, December 2, 2011
An Aspirin a Day Keeps Cancer Away
A recent pooled analysis of 8 randomized studies published in The Lancet this year used the power of meta-analysis to examine the efficacy of long-term aspirin use in the reduction of cancer-related mortality. It reported a dramatic 34% reduction in overall cancer mortality after 5 years. The effects were similar and independent of dose, sex, and smoking.
An Aspirin a Day Keeps Cancer Away
A recent pooled analysis of 8 randomized studies published in The Lancet this year used the power of meta-analysis to examine the efficacy of long-term aspirin use in the reduction of cancer-related mortality. It reported a dramatic 34% reduction in overall cancer mortality after 5 years. The effects were similar and independent of dose, sex, and smoking.
Why only a few seek spiritual knowledge
Suno (hearing), samjho (listening), jano (knowing) and karo (wisdom) is the basic mantra for any learning.
Thursday, December 1, 2011
Anger prone people at risk of heart failure
Individuals who are prone to anger may have a higher risk for heart failure, according to a study presented at the Heart Failure Society of America meeting.
Doctors, in a study of black and white men and women, found that high levels of anger were associated with a greater risk of developing heart failure.
Doctors, in a study of black and white men and women, found that high levels of anger were associated with a greater risk of developing heart failure.
Science behind understanding soul
In today’s era, human body can also be understood by equating it to information technology in terms of computer science.
Wednesday, November 30, 2011
Tuesday, November 29, 2011
Smoking women can increase the risk of colorectal cancer
Women who smoke are at twice the risk of developing cancer of the rectum and the risk goes up with the increase in number of cigarettes smoked per day, smoke duration and older age at smoking cessation.
Every one is married?
In one of my morning classes, someone introduced herself that she is not married. Marriage is not only a relationship or commitment between two persons but can be a commitment between a person and the profession. Often I am being introduced to be having married to my profession first than my wife.
Monday, November 28, 2011
Sunday, November 27, 2011
#AskDrKK::Should Old Patients Drive?
(Conceptualized by Heart Care Foundation of India and Supported by Transport Department; Govt. of NCT of Delhi)
Two of the most common violations, failure to yield the right of way and failure to obey a traffic sign, often lead to accidents at intersections where situations require a quick response, full peripheral vision and interaction with other drivers.
Saturday, November 26, 2011
Friday, November 25, 2011
Even Small Blockage Can Cause Heart Attack
Smaller plaques in the coronary arteries are more dangerous than larger blockages. It is wrong to assume that larger the blockage, greater the chance of getting a heart attack.
What is the Spiritual Significance of Wedding Games?
Any wedding is a beginning of new life with new people and new kind of environment. Wedding games are one way of knowing and getting acquainted with each other in the shortest period of time. Many wedding games are played during and immediately after the marriage. The purpose of such games is to break the ice between the couple and their family, friends and relations.
Thursday, November 24, 2011
Campaign 100: Just compress it
Gasping, gurgling, moaning or any other noisy breathing increases the chances for survival when someone is suffering sudden cardiac arrest.
I want to live after my death
In my workshops, whenever I ask the delegates as to how long they want to live. The answer I get from most of them is 60, 70 or 80 years. While answering they forget that they are only talking about the death of the physical body but what about the mental, social, intellectual and spiritual bodies.
Wednesday, November 23, 2011
Carotid neck ultrasound the only way to check regression of heart blockages
In people with type 2 diabetes, intensive drug therapy can significantly lower bad LDL cholesterol and reduce the thickness of the neck carotid arteries supplying oxygen to the brain.
What is the Importance of Agni in Pooja and in the Phera Ceremony?
Hinduism accepts Fire as the symbol of purity and the Deity is called Agni Devta who is worshipped in all Hindu rituals, like havans, yagnas, ahutis, sankalpa, marriage ceremonies (saptpadi or seven pheras around the fire). Fire destroys impurities without it being affected.
Tuesday, November 22, 2011
Kiwi better than apple in lowering blood pressure
An apple a day may keep the doctor away, but three kiwis could lower your blood pressure.
Why do we do Pradakshina?
We cannot draw a circle without a centre point. The Lord is the centre, source and essence of our lives. We go about doing our daily chores, recognizing Him as the focal point in our lives. This is the significance of pradakshina, which is a Sanskrit word meaning circumambulation or walking in a circle around the deity
Monday, November 21, 2011
#AskDrKK:Should Old Patients Drive?
(Conceptualized by Heart Care Foundation of India and Supported by Transport Department; Govt. of NCT of Delhi)
Despite a moderate decline in mental, motor, optic and auditory functions with ageing, most older people drive safely.
Despite a moderate decline in mental, motor, optic and auditory functions with ageing, most older people drive safely.
All Oedema Feet Is Not Heart Failure
Swelling around the ankle called oedema feet is a common occurrence amongst the people. Quite often it is considered synonymous with heart failure. Although it is one of the commonest causes for it but there are many other causes, often treatable, causes which should be known.
Why is Gayatri Mantra one of the Main Mantras in any Pooja?
Any activity should always engage the 3 H model – of Heart, Head, and the Hand. The same has been advocated by the western scholars of today. The concept means that while doing any work one should ask the head for choices and then refer these choices to the heart to choose one and finally order the hands to do the action.
Sunday, November 20, 2011
Silent heart disease
Sometimes back Late Shri K. R. Narayanan the Vice President of India went to Chennai to have his wife’s medical check-up and came back with his own bypass surgery. Many at that time were surprised after reading it. But is it not common?
Why do we pray on the day of marriage?
Addressing the spiritual needs of a person facilitates recovery from any mental stress. Religious involvement and spirituality are associated with better health outcomes. In prayer we talk to God. In meditation, GOD talks to us. Prayer is like inserting intent in the field of consciousness and meditation is akin to formatting our hard disk.
Saturday, November 19, 2011
#AskDrKK:How Long does it take for Safe Driving after Drinking?
It takes about one hour for a healthy person’s liver to get rid of half a pint of beer, lager or cider, one glass of wine or one pub measure of spirits.
12 hours: 6 pints
10 hours: 5 pints
8 hours: 4 pints
6 hours: 3 pints
4 hours: 2 pints
2 hours: 1 pint
So, if you finish drinking your sixth pint at 11 pm, you won’t be totally sober until 11 am the next day.
12 hours: 6 pints
10 hours: 5 pints
8 hours: 4 pints
6 hours: 3 pints
4 hours: 2 pints
2 hours: 1 pint
So, if you finish drinking your sixth pint at 11 pm, you won’t be totally sober until 11 am the next day.
COPD patients more likely to develop lung cancer
Lung cancer may be detected at an earlier stage by screening individuals with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) early as per a report in Nov 20011 issue of European Respiratory Journal.
What are the five essential signs of marital status of a Hindu woman?
Hindu rituals define five essential signs of married woman which are
- Mangalsutra ( beaded yellow thread with a gold pendent)
- Red Sindoor of Kumkum
- Nose Ring
- Toe Ring
- Red Bangles.
Friday, November 18, 2011
#AskDrKK :What precaution to follow while driving?
(Conceptualized by Heart Care Foundation of India and Supported by Transport Department; Govt. of NCT of Delhi)
If you have to drive, the only way to be safe is to drink nothing. Even half a pint affects your reactions.
If you have to drive, the only way to be safe is to drink nothing. Even half a pint affects your reactions.
What is the Significance of “Gudhchari” on the Day of Marriage? Why does the Bridegroom Ride on a ‘Ghodi’ and not on ‘Ghoda’?
The description of horses has been mentioned in Ashwamedha Yagna, Dashrath in Ramayana, Bhagavad Gita with Krishna riding a rath, Kathopnishad describing the meaning of a chariot and in any marriage with the bridegroom riding a female horse.
What is the Significance of “Gudhchari” on the Day of Marriage? Why does the Bridegroom Ride on a ‘Ghodi’ and not on ‘Ghoda’?
What is the Significance of “Gudhchari” on the Day of Marriage? Why does the Bridegroom Ride on a ‘Ghodi’ and not on ‘Ghoda’?
Thursday, November 17, 2011
Wednesday, November 16, 2011
Tuesday, November 15, 2011
AskDrKK:Drinking and Driving
Healthy Driving
(Conceptualized by Heart Care Foundation of India and Supported by Transport Department; Govt. of NCT of Delhi)
Nothing but time sobers you up. Sleeping, coffee or taking a shower does not work.
(Conceptualized by Heart Care Foundation of India and Supported by Transport Department; Govt. of NCT of Delhi)
Nothing but time sobers you up. Sleeping, coffee or taking a shower does not work.
Winter Asthma Alert
All asthmatics do not wheeze and all that wheeze is not asthma. Chronic cough may be the only symptom of asthma.
Winter Asthma Alert
Winter Asthma Alert
What is the Significance of Haldi Ceremony?
According to Indian customs, Haldi ceremony is organized a day before the actual wedding and is held in both bride and bridegroom’s place.
The ceremony is also known as ‘Ubtan’ elsewhere in India.
What is the Significance of Haldi Ceremony?
The ceremony is also known as ‘Ubtan’ elsewhere in India.
What is the Significance of Haldi Ceremony?
Monday, November 14, 2011
Why Get Married at All: Hierarchy of Needs
Deepak Chopra, in his book the Soul of leadership classifies the Hierarchy of Needs under seven levels and said that every hierarchy of needs is linked to hierarchy of behaviors.
Why Get Married at All: Hierarchy of Needs
Why Get Married at All: Hierarchy of Needs
Why Get Married at All: Hierarchy of Needs
Deepak Chopra, in his book the Soul of leadership classifies the Hierarchy of Needs under seven levels and said that every hierarchy of needs is linked to hierarchy of behaviors.
Why Get Married at All: Hierarchy of Needs
Why Get Married at All: Hierarchy of Needs
Sunday, November 13, 2011
Near fatal asthma is preventable
Assessing patient risk for fatal asthma exacerbation is important because many, if not most, asthma-related deaths are preventable if risk factors are recognized and addressed early.
Near fatal asthma is preventable
Near fatal asthma is preventable
What are the Different Types of Marriages?
As per Rig Veda, there are eight types of marriages depending on which need you are trying to fulfill.
1. Brahman or arranged marriage: The parents choose the right spouse for their daughter and give her away in a wedding function.
What are the Different Types of Marriages?
1. Brahman or arranged marriage: The parents choose the right spouse for their daughter and give her away in a wedding function.
What are the Different Types of Marriages?
Saturday, November 12, 2011
#AskDrKK:If you do need to use a cellular phone urgently, take the following precaution:
(Conceptualized by Heart Care Foundation of India and Supported by Transport Department; Govt. of NCT of Delhi)
Avoid talking on phone in congested traffic or bad weather.
Avoid talking on phone in congested traffic or bad weather.
Thinking differently
One should look for multiple options before taking a decision. Unless you look for options you will not be able to take the right decision as the mind gets stuck to one or two most easily available options only.
What are the 64 Qualities to be seen in a Bride?
Sometimes back, I participated in a group discussion where the panelists included a mix of Allopathy and Ayurveda doctors.
Friday, November 11, 2011
#ASKDRKK:If you do need to use a cellular phone urgently, take the following precautions:
Healthy Driving:(Conceptualized by Heart Care Foundation of India and Supported by Transport Department; Govt. of NCT of Delhi)
Avoid intense, emotional or complicated conversations.
Avoid intense, emotional or complicated conversations.
Tackling Binge Eating
There are five situations where people are particularly at risk for ingesting large quantities.
1. Meal stuffing
What is the Purpose of Life?
The Four Purusharthas: Dharma, Artha, Karma and Moksha
Purusha means human being and artha means object or objective. ThusPurusharthas means objectives of a man.Thursday, November 10, 2011
#AskDrKK:After how long should one do a stress test after PCI or CABG ?
American College of Cardiology and American Heart Association does not recommend routine stress testing within two years of a per-cutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) or five years of coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG), unless symptoms or events provide a reason.
Eggs more than one per week raise the risk of diabetes
The advertisement in Indian TV “Sunday ho ya Monday, Roj Khao Ande” needs a revision as it is not based on scientific facts.
Vivah: A journey from Engagement to Marriage
Unlike in the West, where signing a prenuptial marriage agreement or contract even before a couple marries is becoming the norm, a traditional Hindu marriage (vivah) is a union of mind, body and soul of two persons. It is not simply a union of bride and bridegroom and exchange of vows and rings, but the beginning of a bond between two families and their cultures.
Wednesday, November 9, 2011
November Diabetes Awareness Month: 14th November World Diabetes Day
Diabetes mainly linked to obesity
Type 2 diabetes mellitus is strongly associated with obesity.
More than 80 percent of cases of type 2 diabetes can be attributed to obesity.
1. There is a curvilinear relationship between BMI and the risk of type 2 diabetes.Spiritual significance of Kartik Purnima
1. The Full Moon Purnima day of the Shukla paksha (waxing moon) of the Kartikmonth is considered very auspicious.
2. It marks the end of Kartik month and start of MargshirshaTuesday, November 8, 2011
#AskDrKK :What precaution to follow If you do need to use a cellular phone urgently
(Conceptualized by Heart Care Foundation of India and Supported by Transport Department; Govt. of NCT of Delhi)
Place calls when stopped, or have a passenger dial.
It’s November: Time to get flu shot
Flu vaccine should be taken by all heart patients as death from flu is more common among people with heart diseases and diabetics than any other chronic condition.
Why most people desire that their death takes place at home
I recently came across one instance when the head of the family desired that if his mother had no chances to survive he would like to take her home and would like that she leaves her ‘prana” the last breath at home in the day time.
Monday, November 7, 2011
#Healthy Driving:If you do need to use a cellular phone urgently, take the following precaution:
(Conceptualized by Heart Care Foundation of India and Supported by Transport Department; Govt. of NCT of Delhi)
Be familiar with the phone’s keypad – use speed dial if possible.
Be familiar with the phone’s keypad – use speed dial if possible.
Politician should declare their health record too
The medical coverage to the politicians is free in our country. Most of them, including many past Prime Ministers and Presidents, have travelled abroad to get their surgery or treatments. The government had paid on every occasion, not only for their treatment but also for their families, bureaucrats, relations and treating doctors accompanying them.
Kartik: the month prone to depression and suicides
As per astrology suicides are linked to the moon and sun. In Vaishaka month the sun is of ucch koti and in Kartik of neech koti. Both are linked to depression and suicidal tendencies.
Sunday, November 6, 2011
The Soul of Leadership
Being a leader is the most crucial choice one can make – it is the decision to step out of the darkness into the light.
Id Mubarak
“Bakra Id” is celebrated by Muslim Community as a festival which teaches us all about detached attachment.
Attachment is the biggest obstacle to self-realization and inner happiness. If one is attached to the external world, one lives in the miseries of the past and the future.Science behind Tulsi Vivah
The Tulsi plant is worshiped in Hindu Mythology as a sacred plant. Tulsi vivah is celebrated on the next day of Kartik Ekadashi. On this day Tulsi in a ritual is married to Shaligram.
Saturday, November 5, 2011
AskDrKK:Cellular Phone and Driving
Healthy Driving
(Conceptualized by Heart Care Foundation of India and Supported by Transport Department; Govt. of NCT of Delhi)
When using your cellular phone while driving, always remember your number one responsibility is driving. Talking on a mobile phone, while driving, is an offence in India.
Erectile dysfunction may be the first sign of underlying heart blockages
Erectile dysfunction may be the earliest warning sign of heart blockages. An erection requires extra blood to be delivered to the male organ. An erection may not happen if a blockage interferes with blood flow to the penile male organ.
Science behind Devothani (Dev Uthani) Ekadashi The start of the marriage season
Ekadashi of Shukla Paksha in Kartik month is celebrated as Devothani Ekadashi(Prabhodhani Ekadashi). In Mythology it is said that on this day, Lord Vishnu concludes his four months rest starting on the Ekadashi of Bhadra Pada. Auspicious functions including marriages are now allowed to take place in the society.
Friday, November 4, 2011
#AskDrKK: Should we use Cellular Phone while Driving
Healthy Driving :(Conceptualized by Heart Care Foundation of India and Supported by Transport Department; Govt. of NCT of Delhi)
When using your cellular phone while driving, always remember your number one responsibility is driving. Talking on a mobile phone, while driving, is an offence in India.
When using your cellular phone while driving, always remember your number one responsibility is driving. Talking on a mobile phone, while driving, is an offence in India.
Science behind Awala Navmi
Most of the festivals in Chaturmas relates to rituals which increases fertility starting form Shiva Puja on 16 Mondays in Shravan month.
Awala Navmi is another such ritual just before Tulsi Vivah and the start of marriage auspicious days.
Science behind Awala Navmi
Awala Navmi is another such ritual just before Tulsi Vivah and the start of marriage auspicious days.
Science behind Awala Navmi
Thursday, November 3, 2011
Dengue patients do not die of platelet deficiency but of intravascular leakage
As per international guidelines, unless the platelet count is less than 2% of base line levels AND there is spontaneous active bleeding, no platelet transfusion is required.
Dengue patients do not die of platelet deficiency but of intravascular leakage
Dengue patients do not die of platelet deficiency but of intravascular leakage
Why Annakoot and Chhath Puja after Diwali
Annakoot and Chhath Puja are celebrated after Diwali. One of the health benefits of the same can be understood with health implications.
Why Annakoot and Chhath Puja after Diwali
Why Annakoot and Chhath Puja after Diwali
Wednesday, November 2, 2011
Dr KKs Rules in managing chest pain
Rule of 30 seconds: Chest pain, burning, discomfort, heaviness in the center of the chest lasting for over 30 seconds and not localized to a point unless proved otherwise is a heat pain. To this rule, add the rule of pin pointing finger i.e. any chest pain which can be pin pointed by a finger is not a heart pain.
Dr KKs Rules in managing chest pain
Dr KKs Rules in managing chest pain
Should doctors or nurses prey with their patients?
With medical tourism booming a lot of International patients are coming for treatment. With that it is becoming important for the doctors to understand their spiritual needs.
Should doctors or nurses prey with their patients?
Should doctors or nurses prey with their patients?
Tuesday, November 1, 2011
#AskDrKK:Who is not fit to drive?
Healthy Driving – Safe Driving:(Conceptualized by Heart Care Foundation of India and Supported by Transport Department; Govt. of NCT of Delhi)
Patients with uncontrolled BP should not drive commercial vehicles.
Patients with uncontrolled BP should not drive commercial vehicles.
Cut Daily Salt Intake to 1,500 Mg
1. Daily intake of salt should be limited to 1,500 mg according to an advisory statement from the American Heart Association (AHA).
2. The 2020 goal of the American Heart Association is to improve the cardiovascular health of all by 20% while continuing to reduce deaths from (cardiovascular disease) and stroke by 20%. (Dr Lawrence J. Appel, of Johns Hopkins, and colleagues wrote online in Circulation.)
Cut Daily Salt Intake to 1,500 Mg
2. The 2020 goal of the American Heart Association is to improve the cardiovascular health of all by 20% while continuing to reduce deaths from (cardiovascular disease) and stroke by 20%. (Dr Lawrence J. Appel, of Johns Hopkins, and colleagues wrote online in Circulation.)
Cut Daily Salt Intake to 1,500 Mg
The Science behind Ritam Bhara Pragya
The word for “routine” in Sanskrit, the language of the Vedas, is “ritam.” Another translation of “ritam” is “rhythm.” Most people think of “routine” as dull and boring. But “rhythm”, means music! Rhythm has a tempo, a beat, a pulse and is alive.
The Science behind Ritam Bhara Pragya
The Science behind Ritam Bhara Pragya
Monday, October 31, 2011
Take BP Drugs at Bedtime
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
Take BP Drugs at Bedtime
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).