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The very young and the very old are alike in many ways in terms of health, and you’ll hear the comparison often. That, in fact, is the case with pneumonia. The two groups of people most susceptible to pneumonia are the very young and adults over the age of 65. What could these two groups possibly have in common? Answer: An immune system that is not up to the task. In short, pneumonia is the scourge of a weakened immune system.
Hypertension ( Raktavata )
Hypertension ( Raktavata )
High blood pressure or hypertension means high pressure(tension) in the arteries. Normal blood pressure is 120/80. blood pressure between 120/80 and 139/89 is called pre hypertension .and pressure of 140/90 or above is considered high blood pressure. The systolic blood pressure which is the top number, represents the pressure in the arteries as the heart contracts and pumps blood into the arteries .The diastolic pressure which is the bottom number,represents the pressure in the arteries as the heart relaxes after the contraction .
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Eight powerful steps to be healthy
One who follows these eight powerful steps, will lead a quality life and keeps the diseases at a distance.
- Hitha ahara - consuming food which is congenial to the constitutions, adequate for the age, appropriate for the balanced state of doshas and dhatus. Suitable combined, processed, and consumed in a pleasant atmosphere.
- Hitha vihara - Physical exercise to keep the body fit, exercises should be selected according to the age, profession, constitution, and season.
- Samikshyakari- an attitude with which one can analyze and discriminate between the beneficial or non beneficial - isthe basic requisite either to select a food or an activity, even more so the thoughts.
- Vishyeshvasakthah - achieving anything is the desire of the sensory organs. When this desire becomes an ambition/greed, the stress is more both physically and mentally, and becomes the cause for disease. Thus, to be healthy one needs to have control over the senses.
- Datha - willingness to share helps in keeping away from self-centeredness, andimproves social health.
- Samaha - treating every one equally without any prejudice. This brings in social well-being.
- Sathyaparah - Truthfulness keeps the individual relaxed.
- Apthopasevi - caring for others. Serving friends (who are our guides, philosophers and well-wishers).
As diseases are caused by psychosomatic reasons, these eight steps shall have the impact on all the components of one's health.
This article is not intended to treat, diagnose, prescribe, Cure, or heal any disorder. Readers are advised to consult proper healthcare professionals.
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