Benefits and advantages of Laughter for Diabetics One of the best gifts which nature has given to humans includes laughter and humor. But many times, every individual does the opposite by getting angry/depressed which also spoils their health. Moreover, many studies have stated the different benefits of laughter and this in turn has led to the opening of several laughter clubs where the associated people get together, crack jokes, laugh and have a great time. In fact, laughter therapy is also being used to cure (more importantly prevent) several diseases. Most of these diseases are related to cardiovascular system and also include obesity related issues. These involve heart ailments, ulcer, hypertension, stroke and diabetes. Yes, Diabetics benefit from laughter. Following lines depict the contagious effect of laughter and the benefits and advantages associated with them: It is seen that hearty laughter (also known as belly laugh) is a good mode of workout and can help in burning calories faster. It doesn’t only affect the facial muscles, but also affects muscles in the leg, back, abdomen, diaphragm, shoulders and the respiratory tract. Diabetics benefit from laughter as it lowers their blood pressure, reduces stress/tension, elevates the mood and also boosts the immune system. It is seen that one of the most [...]
Benefits and advantages of Laughter for Diabetics
by on 31. Mar, 2010 in control and management, funny and interesting stuff
Control Your Diabetes by Losing Weight in Midsection (the midriff region of the body)
by on 30. Mar, 2010 in control and management
Control Your Diabetes by Losing Weight in Midsection (the midriff region of the body) Diabetes is a disorder in which the body stops registering or producing the insulin hormone which is responsible for the consumption of glucose by the body cells. Almost 95 percent diabetics suffer from type 2 diabetes which occurs when their body is ‘conditioned’ to stop registering the insulin or stops consuming glucose. This conditioning occurs due to lack of exercise and improper eating habits. In fact, it is a known fact that midsection weight is one of the main attractors for diabetes.Therefore, it might not be wrong to state that losing weight in midsection can help control diabetes. There are several ways and tips to go about it and some of them include: Cardiovascular exercise is very important to lose weight in midsection area. These exercises involve taking the heart rate to 70-80% of the maximum 4 times a week. This can be done by working out for 30 minutes in every session. It is one of the surest ways to burn calories and fat and control diabetes. Right eating is also important for reducing weight in the midsection. It can be started by cutting the unhealthy foods and swapping them with bagels, fits and nutrition [...]
How to prevent diabetes? Better safe than sorry
by on 21. Jan, 2010 in control and management, how to lists
Insulin is a hormone in the body that controls its sugar intake. If the body doesn’t produce enough insulin then it could go into shock and this condition is termed as Diabetes. As it is with any medical problem, it is best to prevent it rather worrying about the cure. It is very important to prevent it as there is no precise cure for diabetes. Some of the ways which can be implemented to prevent its condition are: One should always know their family history. If people have family members who had diabetes, then their probability of getting it later in their life increases. A healthy weight should be maintained as many people who are affected by diabetes mellitus (mostly type two) are obese. A lot of body fat and weight can increase the risk of getting diabetes. Regular exercise helps in improving the flow of blood and also keeps the body weight in check. So, physical activity can help a lot in preventing diabetes and it is especially critical for those who are put at a risk of developing diabetes due to their family history. Diabetes is caused when the body cannot utilize or produce insulin. So, a diet which is low in sugar and fats should be consumed. [...]
Diabetic retinopathy – Symptoms, treatment and management.
by on 20. Jan, 2010 in Diabetes Complications, control and management, diabetes symptoms
Diabetes remains one of the leading causes of blindness; this clinical condition is called Diabetic retinopathy. There is a medical report which suggests that, the culprit for the development of eye damage is the duration of diabetes you are suffering from. Statistics say that if you have been suffering from diabetes since 30 yr, you got a 90 % risk of developing retinopathy and if the duration is 10 yr only also, you are at a risk of 50 % for the development of eye manifestations. Symptoms: Initially no loss of vision at all!! But this may be followed by severe vision loss without any pain so it becomes a necessity “to get yourself checked, if you have diabetes and not wait until u develop the symptoms”. Who is at risk? 1. Pregnant ladies: it is very important for pregnant to get checked, as they might get blind owing to the affects of diabetes during this time. 2. Smokers 3. Alcoholics What happens in diabetic retinopathy? 1. There is proliferation of blood vessels in retina of the eye, which bleed, which are felt as “floaters “in the eye. At this stage you should at once meet your health care professional. 2. Leakage of blood vessels, which may fill the vitreous [...]
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