Nourish and Heal

                                                                                Dr.Archana Senthilnathan BHMS, M.Sc(Yoga) Most people think of stress as an emotional state -but it’s a whole-body reaction.  When we experience stress , our body releases two powerful hormones: cortisol and adrenaline . These chemicals prepare to " fight or flee"  but when it becomes chronic, they stay elevated far longer. Most surprising and often misunderstood -side effects of chronic stress is its impact on bladder . These hormones causes the muscles of the bladder to tighten and contract. This signals the brain -it’s time to empty the bladder, even when there’s no real need. On frequency, the bladder becomes: Oversensitive, Easily triggered, Difficult to control -Overactive Bladder (OAB). It i...

 COLD DUE TO  SUMMER RAINS AND TOP 5 HOMEOPATHIC MEDICINE  "As unexpected rains come during the summer season, damp weather follows, and children and elderly people with low immunity are affected by cold, stuffy noses, coughs, and fever." Some of the homeopathic medicines that help people overcome illnesses and boost immunity are: Influenzium – Generally prevents the spread of the infection and clears the cold. It is also helpful for people affected by diarrhea and abdominal pain. Arsenicum Album – Cold symptoms triggered by drinking or eating cold foods or drinks, with little or no discharge from the nose, headache, sneezing with no relief, and the person feeling very tired. Aconite – In the first stage of a cold, usually with no discharge, a stuffy nose, frontal headache, sneezing, fever, and restlessness predominating. Dulcamara – For people who have previously suffered from chronic colds and felt somewhat better, but the slightest exposure causes symptoms to ret...

  Facts you should know about Hyper-lipidemia (Cholesterol ) Dr. Archana Senthilnathan BHMS, Msc. Yoga What is Hyper-lipidemia and how can we find out: Hyper-lipidemia means high levels of lipids (fats) in the blood. I personally feel Hyper-lipidemia is purely a Life-style disorder condition. It can be identified by a simple blood test - Lipid profile . Components of Lipid Panel : Total Cholesterol, LDL (Low density lipoprotein) commonly called as bad cholesterol, HDL (High density lipoprotein) commonly called as good cholesterol Triglycerides VLDL (Very low density lipoprotein) – bad cholesterol Triglycerides: HDL Ratio It can be simply diagnosed by high levels of Total cholesterol, LDL also increase in triglycerides and low HDL (to know more detail about lipid components and its functions check this out:  https://healthylifestylehealthybodyandmind.blogspot.com/2025/03/all-you-need-to-know-about-lipid.html ) What are th...

  ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT LIPID PROFILE -Dr. Archana Senthilnathan BHMS, Msc.Yoga 1. TOTAL CHOLESTEROL - It indicates overall cholesterol level – combination of HDL, LDL, VLDL and triglycerides. Its Functions are synthesis of vitamin D , Hormone production like testosterone and estrogen helpful for the healthy sperm in male and regular menstrual cycle in female respectively, monitoring blood pressure and metabolism via adrenal hormones 2. HDL (High Density Lipoprotein) – Good Cholesterol - Removes excess cholesterol (LDL) from the bloodstream and delivers it to the liver, where it is removed from the body, thus preventing plaque formation in the blood vessels 3. LDL (Low-Density Lipoprotein) – Bad cholesterol - Excess leads to plaque formation in the arteries, which can lead to coronary artery disease (heart attack) and brain stroke 4. TRIGLYCERIDES - Comes from the food we eat and it is used in the energy and excess is stored as adipose tissue leading to obesity and fatty l...