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पोषण आणि आरोग्य

पोषण आणि आरोग्य वाढ आणि विकास  सकस अन्न न खाल्ल्यामुळे होणारे आजार विशिष्ट कमतरता (Specific Deficiency) जंतुसंसर्गास प्रतिकार वाढ आणि विकास  वाढ आणि विकास सर्वसामान्य तऱ्हेने होण्यासाठी सुयोग्य पोषण आवश्यक असते. कुपोषणामुळे केवळ शारीरिक वाढ व विकास नव्हे त व्यक्तिच्या बौद्धिक क्षमतेवर तसेच आकलन शक्ती व वर्तनावर विपरीत परिणाम होतात. गरोदरपणात स्त्रीचे कुपोषण झाल्यास गर्भावर त्याचे वाईट परिणाम होतात. जसे की, मृत अपत्याचा जन्म, अपुऱ्या दिवसाचे मूल, पूर्ण दिवसाचे पण अपुऱ्या वाढीचे मुल इ. बालपणीच्या पूर्वार्धात कुपोषणामुळे शारीरिक व मानसिक वाढ मंद होते. अशी बालके माईल स्टोन (मैलांचे दगड) फार हळुहळु वाढतात. माईल स्टोन म्हणजे – ठराविक कालावधीत बालकांच्या शारीरिक व मानसिक वाढ व विकासाने गाठलेल्या टप्पा अशी मुले शाळेतल्या अभ्यासातही मागे पडतात. प्रौढामध्ये देखिल सुयोग्य आरोग्य आणि कार्यक्षमता टिकवण्यासाठी चांगल्या पोषणाची आवश्यकता असते. थोडक्यात आपणास असे म्हणता येईल की, पोषणाचे बरे वाईट परिणाम माणसाच्या आयुष्यावर जन्मापासून मृत्यू पर्यंत होत असतात. सकस अन्न न खाल...

IMPROVEMENT IN HAND GRIP STRENGTH IN NORMAL VOLUNTEERS AND RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS PATIENTS FOLLOWING YOGA TRAINING

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IMPROVEMENT IN  HAND GRIP STRENGTH  IN NORMAL VOLUNTEERS AND  RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS  PATIENTS FOLLOWING YOGA TRAINING Manoj Dash and Shirley Telles Vivekananda Kendra Yoga Research Foundation, Bangalore, India. Abstract:  The present study aimed at assessing the effects of a set of  yoga practices  on normal adults (n=37), children (n=86), and patients with rheumatoid arthritis (n=20). An equal number of normal adults, children, and patients with rheumatoid arthritis who did not practice yoga were studied under each category, forming respective control groups. Yoga and control group subjects were assessed at baseline and after varying intervals, as follows, adults after 30 days, children after 10 days and patients after 15 days, based on the duration of the yoga program, which they attended, which was already fixed. Hand grip strength of both hands, measured with a grip dynamometer, increased in normal adults and children, and in rheumatoid arthri...

Yoga For Bronchial Asthma: A Controlled Ctudy

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Yoga For Bronchial Asthma: A Controlled Ctudy R. Nagarathna, H.R. Nagendra Vivekananda Kendra Yoga Research Foundation, Bangalore, India. Abstract :  Fifty three patients with asthma underwent training for two weeks in an integrated set of yoga exercises, including breathing exercises,  suryanamaskar ,  yogasanas  (physical postures),  Pranayama  (breath slowing techniques),  dhyana  ( meditation ), and a devotional session, and were told to practice these exercises for 65 minutes daily. They were then compared with a control group of 53 patients with asthma matched for age, sex, type and severity of asthma who continued to take their usual drugs. There was a significantly greater improvement in the group who practiced yoga in the weekly number of attacks of asthma, scores for drug treatment, and peak flow rate. This study shows the efficacy of yoga in the long term management of bronchial asthma, but the physiological basis for this benefic...

Long Life in Pictures: Tips on Sleep, Diet, and More

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Long Life in Pictures: Tips on Sleep, Diet, and More Protect Your DNA As you age, the ends of your chromosomes -- called telomeres -- become shorter. This makes you more likely to get sick. But lifestyle changes can boost an enzyme that increases their length. Plus, studies show diet and exercise can protect them. The bottom line: Healthy habits may slow aging at the cellular level. Play to Win An 80-year study found that people who are conscientious -- meaning they pay attention to detail, think things through, and try to do what's right -- live longer. They do more things to protect their health and make choices that lead to stronger relationships and better careers. Make Friends Here's one more reason to be grateful for your friends -- they might help you live longer. Australian researchers found elderly social butterflies were less likely to die over a 10-year period compared to people with the fewest friends. A look at results fro...