1.What is Menopause? Menopause (natural) in simple words is the natural stoppage of the menstrual cycle of a female. Surgical menopause is surgical removal of the uterus and ovaries from the female's body leads to menopause . This is like any other milestone in a female’s life. But it is not as simple and easy as it is defined. It takes a toll on her mind and body at the same time. This is because it is happening at the level of hormones. Hormones are chemical compounds that are responsible for various functions of the body. Here that hormone is estrogen. Menopause usually occurs at 45 -50 yrs. of age. But it is also hereditary, so the age at which your mother and sisters reached menopause predicts your age for it. ...
Benign Enlargement of Prostate / Benign Prostatic hyperplasia (Non –Cancerous) In this Post you will get answers to the following questions. Why does the Prostate enlarge? What are its symptoms? What is the treatment for it? Prostate is a gland below the urinary bladder i.e. urine bag in males. It produces a fluid which is a part of the semen. When this gland enlarges in size, it squeezes the urethra, i.e. a tube which carries urine out of the bladder. It is seen in males over 50 years of age. 1.Why does Prostate enlarge? Prostate is governed by the male and female hormones in which the male hormones have an upper hand . There are various theories about its enlargement. One theory says that, as age advances the male hormones diminishes but the female hormone oestrogen is not decreased equally. Thus...
5 Everyday Calcium rich foods Calcium is required for overall growth and development of the human body. It is an important nutrient for all, right from the babies to older age group. Deficiency in calcium leads to various ailments, deformities and health issues. So don’t wait for the deficiency to happen and then take supplements. It’s better to watch your food and improve your health. Prevention is always better than cure. 1. Amaranth or Rajgira It is enlisted as a fast (upwas) item too. It is also one of first foods for babies. Light on the tummy and loved by babies. It is a rich source of Calcium Food items made out of it are, Puffed Rajgira laddus, Gud-dani etc Rajira flour can be used to make a variety of recipes. Kheer, Dosas/ Ghavans, Sheera, laddus, bhakri, thalipeeth etc. 2. Ragi or Nachni This is a double dekker. It gives iron as well as calcium. Another first foods for babies in the form of porridge. Fa...
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