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Fasting The holy month of Ramadan has just ended, and with it, the daily fasts of millions of people around the world. What many of us may not realize is the immense benefits of fasting that involves restricting the intake of food for a major part of the day. Let us have a look at what we stand to gain through regular, intermittent fasting and why it is a good idea. What happens if you fast? Before we enumerate the advantages of and guidelines to be followed while fasting, let us know what our body undergoes when we fast. When we abstain from food for extended periods of time, our body meets its energy expenditure from the glucose stored in the liver and the muscles, followed by our fat reserves, about 8 hours after we consume the last meal. Also, during this process, our body also gets rid of any toxins that may be present in our muscles and other parts of the body by burning them for energy. Benefits of fasting: • Promotes satiety: In our body, the feeling of fulln...

Lifestyle The greatest wealth is health, goes the famous adage. It is, by no means, an overstatement. A healthy lifestyle is one of the most important assets of a person, although it is also the most neglected. Fortunately, there are some simple healthy lifestyle guidelines that you can follow to transform your physical and mental well-being and become fit: Diet This is the first and one of the most important healthy lifestyle tips to consider, in order to lead a healthy, happy life. Our body needs a balanced amount of carbohydrates, proteins, vitamins and even fat, to function at its optimal level. Fruits and vegetables are a powerhouse of essential vitamins, while unpolished rice, wheat, millets and pulses provide us with energy and help build up our body. It is important to consume unsaturated fatty acids for the required fat content, such as those present in cod liver oil or omega-3 fatty acids, and avoid saturated fats found in processed foods. A well-bala...

Bones As we get older, one of the aspects in our lives where ageing takes its toll is our bones. This mustn’t come as any surprise, given that osteoporosis is a very real danger for women right from the time they become middle-aged. The weakening of bones increases the risk of fracture, and the fact that the healing takes longer as age increases, compounds the matter. But the good news is that it is easy to ensure our skeletal strength, so far as we incorporate some steps in our lives. 1. Load up on calcium and Vitamin D: This is obviously the most fundamental step as calcium is the primary block of our bones. To hit our target of the recommended daily allowance of this important mineral, we need to consume calcium-rich foods such as milk, yoghurt, green leafy vegetables, beans, nuts and fruits like oranges. Vitamin D is also important as it promotes the absorption of calcium in the body. Foods like salmon, sardines, egg yolks are great sources of this vitamin, so make sur...

For a Healthy Heart Our heart is indeed a muscular wonder that plays an irreplaceable and invaluable role in our life and existence. Unfortunately, there has been a massive spurt in the increase of heart ailments amongst a large portion of our population. While previously cardiac ailments were common among the elderly people, it is worrying to see even the younger segment of the population falling prey to such ailments. S.L Raheja (A Fortis Associate) is one of the top heart care hospitals in Mumbai that offers specialised care for all kinds of heart ailments. But, at the same time, t is very important for us to do what it takes to keep for a healthy heart. Some simple changes that we can incorporate in our daily lives to improve our heart health are: 1. Eat healthy, stay healthy This is the most elementary step for building a healthy heart. Eating the right quantity and quality of food which includes all the essential nutrients (yes, even fats!) in the right proport...

Cancer Care Why S.L Raheja? S.L Raheja (A Fortis Associate) is the best cancer hospital in Mumbai which practices the latest cancer treatment methods and provides an integrated, evidence-based care keeping in mind the welfare of the patient. S.L Raheja Hospitals (A Fortis Associate) is staffed with some of the best oncologists in Mumbai with considerable experience as well as expertise in their areas of specialization. Our expert team of leading oncologists are proficient in the use of the state-of-the-art Laparoscopy Oncology Theatre supported with the latest Robotic technology, which together help us realize our aim of delivering a flawless cancer treatment and restoring the best quality of life for our patients.  JCI and NABH certified hospital  Round-the-clock, best-in-class services  International patient services Types of Cancers treated at S.L Raheja ( A Fortis Associate):  Breast Cancer  Lung Cancer  Bladder Cancer  Blood Cancer ...

Diabetes has now acquired epidemic proportions in the world. Known in medical parlance as Diabetes mellitus, this is a condition characterized by high blood glucose levels, caused either due to insufficient production of sugar controlling hormones or unresponsiveness of the cells to the sugar controlling hormones, or both. There are three types of diabetes: • Type 1 Diabetes: In this type of diabetes, the pancreas is unable to synthesize a key blood-sugar controlling hormone. When you consume food, it is roken down into glucose in the small intestine and absorbed into the bloodstream. In normal circumstances, the pancreatic beta cells detect the rise in blood sugar levels and works to reduce the glucose levels. In type 1 diabetes, however, the beta cells do not produce sugar controlling hormones, which results in high blood glucose levels. Moreover, the white blood cells (WBCs) secrete auto antibodies which destroy the beta cells of the pancreas. • Type 2 Diabetes: The pa...