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Those who get migraines know theres absolutely no way to explain the reign of terror they bring. Those who dont get them well, there's just no way to make them understand.

Editors note: Part of my problem, which Im guessing others have, is that I wait until Im getting a migraine to go searching for help. That doesnt make much sense, since Im already on the verge of agony. Staring at a bright screen in an aimless search while the pain settles in isnt exactly the smartest route to take.

So I set out on a mission to find home remedies that real people have tried and approved.

Now, I realize everyones migraines and their triggers for migraines can be different. Therefore, I think its safe to say each persons approach at easing the pain will be different.

I am not a doctor, and these are not recommendations that have been made by doctors, but these are remedies that real, migraine-suffering people have tried and verified. And if youre anything like me, Im willing to try just about anything to kick the pain.

Planning for future migraines (bookmark this page and come back migraine-free):

There are other, more preventative things that migraine-sufferers recommend.

If migraines happen to you regularly, take note of the recommendations below. They have all been tested and verified by migraine-sufferers.

Magnesium supplements

Not only have dozens recommended this to me, but I have also jumped on this bandwagon, and Im telling you -- I swear by it. According to Healthline, its estimated that about 75% of Americans dont get enough magnesium, so really, this is quite possibly an option that could help tremendously with your migraines, and at a very small cost.

Dry needling

For those who suffer from tension migraines (hello, stress), dry needling targets muscles that become stiff or tight.

Physical therapist Brittany Elliot, who was specially trained in the procedure, said the thin, solid needles have no fluid transfer, as with injections, and are inserted directly into the knots in the muscles.

The needle insertion itself can cause a small muscle contraction, which is what breaks up the knots and releases the tension in the muscle, Elliot said.

The needle targets those tight muscles that have palpable trigger points that can cause dysfunction and referred pain that lead to headaches and tension.

Diet and exercise

This seems to be the answer to an abundance of problems, but I would be remiss not to mention diet and exercise.

I understand the convenience of fast food and the financial benefit of spending less at the grocery store by getting items that are packaged and ready to eat (or ready to microwave), but a lot of those items have preservatives and additives in them. Though some have been deemed safe by the Federal Drug Administration, some studies have shown that many others can trigger migraines. Migraine-sufferer or not, eating fresh food will always promote a healthier lifestyle.

Plain and simple: Exercise. According to the American Migraine Foundation, the body releases endorphins when you exercise, and those endorphins are the body's natural painkillers. Exercise can also help to reduce stress, which can aid in lack of sleep -- both things that can trigger a migraine.

Botox

I know what most people's first thought is: That is financially unrealistic. But some insurance companies will actually cover this. When injected, Botox enters the nerve endings and blocks the release of chemicals involved in pain transmission, according to the American Migraine Foundation, preventing the activation of pain networks in the brain. I have heard praises from so many people about this remedy for migraines. It's definitely worth a call to your insurance company.

Pierce your daith

This remedy aligns with the acupuncture family of treatment. The theory is that wearing an earring in your daith gives constant compression to a pressure point in the ear that many believe to relieve pain. If youve had good results from acupuncture in the past, this is one remedy worth trying.

Ice cap

This is exactly what it sounds like. The cap has inserts for ice packs. When you put it on your head, it allows you to tighten it for the appropriate amount of pressure needed as well. "During a migraine or other type of headache, inflammation in the head and neck causes severe pain," the website says. "Cold therapy can reduce this inflammation, therefore reducing headache pain."

Have you tried any of the above recommendations? Did they work? Do you have other recommendations? Let us know in the comment section below.

This story was originally published in 2018.

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How best can the industry respond to this challenge, whilst at the same time responding to the often-fickle demands of consumers -- particularly in light of the current COVID-19 crisis appearing to accelerate the health concerns of shoppers keen to find foods that boost their immune systems? Or has it?

Professor Jack Winkler, former Professor of Nutrition Policy at London Metropolitan University and distinguished veteran of public health policy, is a keen advocate of sugar reformulation in the food industry, which he believes is vital given the obesity crisis in Europe and consequent effect it is likely to have on health systems.

However, he doesnt agree with mandatory reduction targets, which he thinks are counterproductive. He believes getting these products to appeal to the masses is paramount. Key to this, he believes is a term he coined: the unobtrusive strategy which involves reducing sugar in popular foods silently. We just do it and we dont boast about it, he said.

Holly Gabriel from the campaign groupAction on Sugar has been calling for interventionist measures from the UK government including bans on the advertising of unhealthy foods, mandatory nutrition labelling and mandatory reformation targets for the food industry in order to tackle the nations obesity epidemic, agrees in the reducing sugar by stealth approach.

A true reformation programme that can be really successful is work thats done incrementally behind the scenes to gradually reduce sugar in core line products that contribute most sugar and calories to peoples diets without anyone knowing about it or needing to know that work goes on, she observed.

But are her groups demands for mandatory actions to reduce sugar an example of the nanny state going too far?

Its important to consider that not all population groups have the luxury of choosing [their diets], she countered.In deprived areas people have less access to healthy and fresh foods and rely very much on convenience.

Food labels meanwhile make it very difficult to see the sugar quantities in products, she argued.

She warns that sugar is a major cause ofobesity that increases a persons risk of developing life-threatening illnesses.

About 1 in 3 children are obese by the time the leave primary school. This puts them at risk of later developing related conditions such as heart disease cardiovascular, type 2 diabetes and some cancers.

What do consumers make of all this? Laura Swain, an analyst at London-based Stylus, says consumers are conflicted.

Eating less sugar is clearly a high priority for thembut at the same time they still have the urge to indulge.

With that in mind, she suggests that food brands that cut sugar from everyday items that people want to eat every day offers them a golden opportunity to better connect with their consumers.

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What type of protein is best for human health? (Photo: Adobe. Do not use without permission)

We need protein because it is a vital component of our muscles, hair, nails and collagen a connective tissue protein that holds your body together. Protein is also needed to make your brains messengers (neurotransmitters), hormones, red blood cells and DNA. Another important role that protein plays is in maintaining a healthy immune system.

But not all protein is created equal. Each protein molecule is made up of small building blocks called amino acids. We can make some amino acids ourselves but there are nine that the body cannot make, so they must be obtained from the diet. These are called essential amino acids. A varied plant-based diet provides more than enough protein and all the essential amino acids in sufficient amounts (1, 2, 3, 4).

All plant wholefoods contain all essential amino acids. However, some plant foods contain less than perfect amounts of one or more amino acids they do not lack them altogether, they simply contain less than the ideal amount. Because of that, it was suggested that we should always combine certain plant foods to ensure the optimal amino acid intake at every meal. This theory has long been rebutted science has proven that protein combining is absolutely unnecessary, provided you eat a varied diet with enough calories and not just one plant all day every day (1, 5).

Meat contains all the essential amino acids in sufficient amounts, which is why some people believe its a better protein source but it certainly isnt good for your health. Excess animal protein has been linked to some cancers, heart disease, osteoporosis and kidney damage more on this below.

An average person needs 0.8 gram of protein daily per kilogram of bodyweight (or 0.36 gram per pound). So for example if you weigh 70 kg/ 155 lb, you need around 56 grams of protein a day. If youre building muscle, do challenging physical work or train hard, youll need to increase your protein intake up to 1.4-2 g per kg of body weight daily.

Its so easy to get enough protein on a plant-based diet that protein deficiency is virtually unheard of in developed countries. In fact, most of us get too much protein thats how easy it is.

Excellent sources of protein include soya products (edamame beans, tofu, tempeh, soya milk, soy yogurt), black beans, kidney beans, baked beans, lentils, chickpeas, whole grains and products made from them (brown rice, whole wheat pasta, wholemeal bread, oats, quinoa, buckwheat), nuts and seeds of all types. Plant protein powders may also be useful if youre busy, prefer liquid meals or want to increase protein content of your meals.

Tofu is an excellent source of plant-based protein(Photo: Adobe. Do not use without permission)

Foods are not just single ingredient items. Protein-rich foods also contain many other nutrients, other compounds and sometimes toxins, too. Thats one of the reasons why plant and animal protein have such different health effects.

Plant protein usually comes together with fibre, antioxidants, complex carbs, beneficial phytochemicals, vitamins and minerals a health-promoting package. Animal protein usually comes with some vitamins and minerals, is devoid of fibre, but has plenty of unhealthy saturated fats and a diverse mixture of toxic and cancer-causing compounds (6, 7).

Another reason why plant protein is beneficial for us whilst animal protein can cause harm is the different amino acid proportions. Animal protein containing more sulphur amino acids than plant protein these form sulphuric acid in the body which is very strong. Your body neutralises it by using calcium readily available in the blood or muscles but if there is a consistent supply of animal protein, theres too much acid in the body and some calcium may be released from the bones (8).

Animal protein also sends the kidneys into overdrive for hours after ingestion their blood vessels dilate and let some protein molecules through into the urine (9). The kidneys should not let any protein through so protein in the urine is a sign of abnormal kidney response. Plant protein doesnt trigger this response and has been recommended over animal protein for people at risk of or suffering from kidney disease for many years (10, 11).

Lastly, theres one more reason why animal protein is bad news for our health - it contains high amounts of phosphorus and these can, over time, lead to kidney and bone mineral disorders (12). Plants also contain phosphorus but its bound in a hard-to-digest form so much less of it is absorbed by the body in a nutshell theres no risk of excessive intakes.

Kidneys are our trustworthy filtration system, removing waste products from the blood and excreting them in urine. If we eat foods that dont put an extra strain on them, they work well. However, animal protein makes them work hard and it may result in a reduced filtration capacity and some molecules leaking through not ideal. If we overload them daily, theres a higher chance we develop kidney disease. Data from a study spanning over 23 years suggest that animal protein from red and processed meat in particular seriously increases the risk of kidney disease later in life (13). The same study also revealed that plant protein from pulses and nuts has the opposite effect it lowers the risk and seems to have a kidney-protective effect. And a recent review agrees, plant-based diets significantly lower the risk of kidney disease and can even halt the degree of damage in people with compromised kidney health (14, 11).

The higher volumes of acid resulting from animal protein also stress the kidneys. On the other hand, plant protein producing much less acid is not only gentler on the kidneys - it also helps us not to waste calcium to neutralise large amounts of acid, which is important for healthy bones (15, 16, 11).

Several studies highlighted that its because plant protein comes with a number of other nutrients that it has such a beneficial effect on our kidneys and bones (17,18, 19, 20).

You can reduce yourrisk of heart disease by swapping outanimal protein in favor of plant protein(Photo: Adobe. Do not use without permission)

Plant protein is also great for the heart. If you swap plant for animal protein, it markedly lowers your risk of heart disease (21). Its not only the effect of the protein but the whole plant foods that support a healthy heart and circulation. Substituting plant protein for animal protein decreases cholesterol and other fats in your blood and helps to keep your blood vessels healthy (22).

And theres yet another reason why animal protein is bad news insulin-like growth factor 1 (IGF-1). Its a growth hormone naturally produced by your liver, vital to childhood growth and stimulating cell growth and reproduction in adults. However, IGF-1 also promotes cancer cell growth and thats why increased IGF-1 levels are dangerous (23). Scientists warn that whey proteins from dairy products cause a rise in insulin, IGF-1 and growth hormone levels in the human body (24). The association between IGF-1 and cancer is the strongest for prostate cancer (25) and there is also substantial evidence for the same mechanism and breast cancer (26).

Plant protein doesnt stimulate these changes and vegans have been found to have significantly lower levels of IGF-1 than meat-eaters (27, 28, 29).

We have billions of bacteria in our guts. They help us process food and our diet determines which bacteria species thrive and which do not. These bacteria are also called gut microbiome and they have a huge influence on our immunity, gut health, inflammation and energy levels. Some are good and beneficial, others not so much and can even produce toxic by-products.

Animal products rich in protein and fat promote the bad bacteria that release toxins into our bloodstream. Some of these bacteria use a meat compound - carnitine - as an energy source, and produce trimethylamine-N-oxide (TMAO) as a waste product. TMAO is a dangerous substance that stimulates the build-up of cholesterol plaques in your blood vessels (30). It means a regular meat intake increases your risk of heart disease through yet another mechanism.

Plant wholefoods, rich in plant protein, fibre and complex carbohydrates feed the good bacteria that have a positive effect on our health (31). Thats why vegan diets keep your gut wall strong and healthy, lead to lower levels of body inflammation and a stronger immune system (32, 33, 34).

The health consequences of consuming animal or plant protein cannot be more different. Whilst plant protein offers a vast array of benefits, animal protein harms our health.

A comprehensive study spanning over two decades found that animal protein increases the risk of premature death by up to 23 percent (35). Do we need another reason to switch to a wholefood plant-based diet for good?

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17 Dai Z, Butler LM, van Dam RM, Ang LW, Yuan JM, Koh WP. Adherence to a vegetable-fruit-soy dietary pattern or the Alternative Healthy Eating Index is associated with lower hip fracture risk among Singapore Chinese. J Nutr. 2014;144(4):511518.

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20 Kalantar-Zadeh K, Moore LW. Does Kidney Longevity Mean Healthy Vegan Food and Less Meat or Is Any Low-Protein Diet Good Enough?. J Ren Nutr. 2019;29(2):7981.

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22 Li SS, Blanco Mejia S, Lytvyn L, et al. Effect of Plant Protein on Blood Lipids: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials. J Am Heart Assoc. 2017;6(12):e006659.

23 Jenkins PJ, Mukherjee A, Shalet SM. Does growth hormone cause cancer?. Clin Endocrinol (Oxf). 2006;64(2):115121.

24 Melnik BC. Evidence for acne-promoting effects of milk and other insulinotropic dairy products. Nestle Nutr Workshop Ser Pediatr Program. 2011;67:131145.

25 Travis RC, Appleby PN, Martin RM, et al. A Meta-analysis of Individual Participant Data Reveals an Association between Circulating Levels of IGF-I and Prostate Cancer Risk. Cancer Res. 2016;76(8):22882300.

26 Bradbury KE, Balkwill A, Tipper SJ, et al. The association of plasma IGF-I with dietary, lifestyle, anthropometric, and early life factors in postmenopausal women. Growth Horm IGF Res. 2015;25(2):9095.

27 Allen NE, Appleby PN, Davey GK, Key TJ. Hormones and diet: low insulin-like growth factor-I but normal bioavailable androgens in vegan men. Br J Cancer. 2000;83(1):9597.

28 Allen NE, Appleby PN, Davey GK, Kaaks R, Rinaldi S, Key TJ. The associations of diet with serum insulin-like growth factor I and its main binding proteins in 292 women meat-eaters, vegetarians, and vegans. Cancer Epidemiol Biomarkers Prev. 2002;11(11):14411448.

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30 Koeth RA, Lam-Galvez BR, Kirsop J, et al. l-Carnitine in omnivorous diets induces an atherogenic gut microbial pathway in humans. J Clin Invest. 2019;129(1):373387.

31 Tomova A, Bukovsky I, Rembert E, et al. The Effects of Vegetarian and Vegan Diets on Gut Microbiota. Front Nutr. 2019;6:47.

32 Glick-Bauer M, Yeh MC. The health advantage of a vegan diet: exploring the gut microbiota connection. Nutrients. 2014;6(11):48224838.

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Republicans dont need to make the argument that Democrats no longer represent the party of the working class. Democrats are now making that argument all on their own! And damn, they are convincing.

Recently, in New Hampshire at a House Education Committee meeting, state Sen. Jeanne Dietsch argued that only well-educated parents should be permitted to exercise choice over their childrens education.

If you think Im taking Dietsch out of context, read the quotes for yourself.

This idea of parental choice, thats great if the parent is well-educated. There are some families thats perfect for. But to make it available to everyone? No. I think youre asking for a huge amount of trouble.

Her remark was so asinine that Republican state Rep. Glenn Cordelli seemed bewildered by the remark.

Cordelli even offered Dietsch an opportunity to walk it back.

Is it your belief that only well-educated parents can make proper decisions for whats in the best interest of their children?

Dietschs next move would make even the most foot-in-mouth prone politicians (this means you, Joe Biden) shake their heads in dismay.

After a short back-and-forth, Dietsch said, If the dads a carpenter, and you want to become a carpenter, then yes listen to your dad.

Im starting to think liberals are playing their own game of Who can come off as the partys most pompous ass?

Between Nancy Pelosi showing off her fancy ice cream collection in sub-zero freezers and Biden implying that he is owed the black vote not to mention the gaggle of C-List celebrities recording cringe-worthy PSAs into their iPhones these beautiful people make Marie Antoinette seem down-to-earth.

A carpenter, in the eyes of Dietsch, is not intelligent enough to make decisions concerning their own childrens schooling.

Im sure the Senator would deem it appropriate for a well-educated Harvard grad, like herself, to make those same decisions.

I wonder though, whether a carpenter could gain permission to make parental decisions if he or she promised to adhere to a Dietsch-approved woke curriculum?

In the Democrat Orwellian utopia, the government isnt only here to help you. They are also here to tell you how stupid you are.

Although I am a bit surprised at how blunt Sen. Dietschs comments were, it is hardly the first time a Democrat has slipped up and revealed their contempt for the working class.

Remember when Mike Bloomberg said that he could teach anyone to be a farmer?

Couple that remark with his astoundingly dull personality and it doesnt take too much gray matter to figure out why Bloomberg isnt the Democratic nominee.

And who can forget John Kerrys botched joke back in 2006?

You know, education, if you make the most of it, you study hard, you do your homework and you make an effort to be smart, you can do well. If you dont, you get stuck in Iraq.

But when it comes to snobby intellects showing their disdain for regular people, the team at Morning Joe takes the cake.

In 2018, MSNBC analyst Elise Jordan ridiculed the GOP for having faith in the abilities of then-Chair of the House Intelligence Committee Rep. Devin Nunes, R-CA.

Why are Republicans trusting Devin Nunes to be their oracle of truth? A former dairy farmer who House Intel staffers refer to as Secret Agent Man, because he has no idea whats going on.

Jordan got the whole panel laughing with that one.

I can think of a few trustworthy farmers, Elise.

Namely, George Washington, Benjamin Franklin and Thomas Jefferson.

But perhaps they didnt teach you about the Founding Fathers at Yale.

And who proved to be more trustworthy on Russiagate the dairy farmer or Adam Schiff of Harvard Law?

The sad reality is that the left looks down on the very people that they claim to care about.

They dont just ridicule the working class, they grossly underestimate them.

They underestimate the farmers, the carpenters and the soldiers.

But there is a former reality TV star living at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue who might remind the working class of America that sometimes the best thing to be in life is underestimated.

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Dear Readers: As scientists work tirelessly to find a treatment and a vaccine for the coronavirus, a common supplement has come to light as a possible aid in the COVID-19 pandemic. It may be in your medicine cabinet, and your kitchen almost certainly contains a food that is fortified with it. It's vitamin D, also known as the "sunshine" vitamin.

Observational studies have discovered that countries with high death rates from COVID also have high rates of vitamin D deficiency. Keep in mind that observational studies do not show cause and effect. The same observation was made with cardiovascular disease (CVD) and vitamin D deficiency. However, supplementation of the vitamin did not significantly reduce the risk of CVD (1).

The primary function of vitamin D is to lay calcium to the bones, thereby strengthening them. It also has a role in the immune system. It monitors the release of inflammatory molecules; thus, it manages the body's response to an infection. In this manner, vitamin D could lessen the severity of a COVID infection.

Another possible role of vitamin D is in the prevention of respiratory infections. Martineau et al. concluded in a meta-analysis that vitamin D supplementation was safe and effective against respiratory infections. They described that patients who were severely deficient in vitamin D had the most benefit (2).

Our bodies manufacture vitamin D through sunlight exposure, but the amount produced varies. People with dark skin do not absorb as much sunlight as those with light skin; therefore, the production of vitamin D is often insufficient. Furthermore, some areas of the world do not receive enough sunlight to produce adequate amounts of the vitamin in the residents. Consequently, these countries tend to have higher rates of vitamin D deficiency.

It is advisable to obtain all nutrients from your diet, but this isn't always practical. In the US, milk and dairy products are fortified with vitamin D, and of course, there are natural food sources. Fatty fish, such as salmon and rainbow trout, egg yolks, and cod liver oil are healthy sources of vitamin D.

The Recommended Daily Allowance (RDA) for vitamin D is 600 IU (international units) for people who are seventy years or younger, and 800 IU daily for those over the age of seventy. It's easy to think if a certain amount is healthy, then more must be better. However, it is possible to get too much vitamin D since it is stored in body fat. The main consequence of overdoing it is the buildup of calcium in the blood, which causes nausea, vomiting, and frequent urination. Vitamin D toxicity may also lead to kidney stones.

Is there a role for vitamin D in the treatment of COVID? Simply put, it is too soon to tell. More studies need to be performed to determine if there is a valid link. If you are concerned about your vitamin D status, talk to your doctor. A simple blood test can determine if you need a supplement.

Until next time, be healthy!

Dear Dietitian

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How Ayurveda can help you stay healthy: Expert's tips to improve skin, hair, and diet through natural medicine  |  Photo Credit: iStock Images

New Delhi: The natural mechanism of our body is such that it adjusts to the weather. However, hot and humid weather can cause oily and itchy skin, tanning, and sweating. It can also result in body odour. Hair and digestive problems also become common during the summer season. Unrestricted sun exposure, even during monsoon, can cause premature ageing in all skin types whileoily skin may experience heavy breakouts. Your hair, nails, lips, and eyes, as well as your digestive system, can get affected in the hot and humid weather. Therefore, we need to take care of our skin and limit exposure to the sun, and at the same time, take care of overall health in a natural way.

Our face is the first thing people notice and it seems that the sunrays are no different. Therefore, this part of the body bears the brunt, quite literally. Make sure you are washing you face more with plain water for 3-4 times every day. Not only it helps your body to cool off, it takes off the dirt and grime that clog the pores and prevent thesweat glands from working. Unless these glands work, your skin will not breathe and therefore, will not be healthy. You must also use a natural exfoliator to make sure dead skin cellsare off your face. You may use a homemade mix of gram flour and curd. If you have acne-prone skin, use a mix containing fullers earth (Multani mitti), sandal, rose water and basil. For dry and matured skin, choose egg white, lemon, sandal and curd with a pinch of turmeric and gram flour. However, if you have a sunburn or eruption or broken skin, wait for the area to heal before applying anything.

Though oil is not advisable for your hair during this time of the year, they are perfectly suited to cover your skin and protect it from harmful sun rays, just like SPF in sunscreen lotions. Many consider sunscreens redundant in monsoon but it prevents your skin from unwanted heat. Sunscreens available in the market are said to contain chemicals such as oxybenzone that leave an adverse impact on the hormones. Few indicative natural alternatives of SPF are:

Due to sweat, ambient humidity and dirt, our hair looks dull and limp in monsoon. Many of us also experience more dandruff. While using lemon is an age-old and tested method, fenugreek or methi seeds are also effective in resolving dandruff. It is not advisable to shampoo your hair very frequently as it takes out moisture and dries the scalp. But make sure you wash your hair with a mild shampoo. If you have an oily scalp, avoid using oil of any kind. Those who experience hair fall during monsoon can apply a natural mask of neem paste, a paste of hibiscus flower and leaves, powdered amla, reetha, shikakai, and eggs. Apply this from root to end of the hair, leave for an hour and wash off with a mild shampoo.

Sultry weather during monsoon often makes it difficult to digest the food we eat and result in food poisoning and indigestion. Eat light as eating rich, spicy food and leave some room in your stomach. Maintain a routine for meals and take small frequent meals instead of one or two heavy meals. At night, make sure your diet is light but has enough nutrition. Seasonal fruits and vegetables are the best way to beat a seasonal disease. Run your blender if you are short of time fresh juice of fruits and vegetables are a good alternative and give an equal amount of nutrition and keep you hydrated. Drink plenty of water, tender coconut water to avoid dehydration caused by endless sweating, but avoid alcohol and cold drinks. Mix some sugar and salt with plain water this will help maintain hydration and ensure electrolyte balance in your body.

Dr Bhushan Bhavsar is a guest contributor. Views expressed are personal.

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Diabetes is battling for a cure worldwide, but a Pune-based doctor has been curating reversal of this lifestyle epidemic with a unique blend of diet, fitness and motivation, so much so that chronic patients even at age 60 plus, have managed to cure their insulin resistance and one of them has even turned into a marathon runner. MUSBA HASHMI tells you more

A 48-year-old Pune-based stock market trader, Santosh Bakare, suffered a heart attack three years back and had to undergo angioplasty. Later, he was diagnosed with Diabetes. To add to his woes, he gained weight. Just when Bakare had reconciled to living with his ailments, his wife Sonali came across an advertisement on Facebook, saying join this programme to completely reverse Diabetes.

The couple decided to give it a try. Because it was an ad, we were not fully convinced but as it was a matter of just `500, we registered for the session, Sonali tells you.

After attending the session, the duo was convinced that the programme would work wonders. Both registered for the Intense Reversal one-year programme in January 2020. In a matter of two months, Bakares Diabetes was completely reversed and soon after, he went off medication too.

I joined the programme to support my husband. Fortunately, my efforts didnt go in vain. I have been able to shed a whopping 20 kg in these four months while Santosh has managed to lose 15 kg. Now when I stand in front of the mirror, I feel more beautiful than ever. I cant put my feelings into words, Sonali adds.

Their 18-year-old son was apprehensive of about his parents and thought they were caught in a hoax. He kept telling us that this would be of no help, but we told him we were just trying it out. In a matter of days, the results were visible and he was happy. The lifestyle modification that we have gone through has not only helped us lose weight, but made us aware of our inner strength, Bakare tells you.

The man who has made this happen is a Pune-based motivational doctor, Pramod Tripathi. He helms the organisation Freedom From Diabetes with a network of doctors, specialists, nutritionists and fitness experts based in Pune and Mumbai.

Tripathi claims to have helped reverse Diabetes in around 6,000 people in the past eight years. There is a reason why he chose to concentrate on Diabetes. I have always been a dreamer. I wanted to live a purposeful life. After completing MBBS, I kept searching for what I wanted to do. I did an MBA. Then got into corporate and stress management. I realised in the corporate world people stay in touch with you only for a while. My calling was to do something sustainable. My wife, a Homoeopath, would often talk about how every patient got benefit from medication, except Diabetics. This got me thinking. I came across a book on reversing Diabetes and thought about doing something about it. We dug deeper and found that it merely requires lifestyle changes. This is how I started experimenting. I conducted a three-months programme and kept evolving. I am not a trained endocrinologist. I did my diploma in Diabetes management from Nanavati Hospital. But we have a huge following today, Tripathi tells you.

Interestingly, reversing Diabetes is not a miracle. It is a scientific and systematic process. First, the patient needs to understand its root cause in Type II Diabetics mostly it is insulin resistance. Which generally comes from diet, lack of exercise, and stress.

We start by spending a couple of hours helping them understand the disease. They realise that Diabetes is just like fever, medicines can help bring it down but the focus should be on eliminating the cause. That means, a patient can take lots of medicines and insulin, but it would just work like paracetamol which brings the fever down for 12 hours, Tripathi explains.

Once the patient understands the cause then there are four protocols implemented in a phased manner. It is the diet, exercise, inner transformation and the medical protocol.

For the diet segment, there are four phases. We start with giving up milk and milk products and switching to smoothies instead and replacing white rice with brown, he says.

Each patient is assigned a doctor, a dietician and a fitness expert. Around 12 per cent people become free from Diabetes in the second phase, which is the introductory phase. This phase goes on for four-12 weeks. Then comes the third phase the acceleration phase, where people start exercising at home. This phase can go up to four-eight weeks. For people who are overweight, we extend this phase by a couple of weeks. After the acceleration phase is over, we start the stress release module. I connect with patients in the morning and we work on stress relieving strategies. The three common emotions that we work on are anger, anxiety, and grief. This goes on for 28 days. If someone misses the live session then the recorded session is made available for him, Tripathi says.

Then comes the fourth phase which is the maintenance phase. It focuses on muscle building. Just becoming thin is not the solution. For the reversal to happen and stay for long, one needs to become stronger from within. More protein, more fruits and more oil are recommended in this phase. We set health goals for patients. When people take ownership of their goals, it makes a difference. For example, if someones muscle is 23 per cent the focus should be on making it 25 per cent. Every three months, the goals are reviewed. After five-six months, patients are in cruise mode. They know what to do and what not. After a year, when they step out of the programme, they know what they need to do for the rest of their life, he tells you.

But theres a catch. Different people respond differently to the programme. There are 80-year-olds who with 20 to 30 years long history of Diabetes but are now doing fine without medicines. However, everybody does not reach this stage. There are a total of seven levels to reverse Diabetes. Some may be able to reduce the sugar level in the beginning, while others in the second stage when they start the medicines. The third stage is where they stop the medicine, 45 per cent people are cured by these three stages, the rest 60 per cent people still need Insulin.

Tripathis annual batches have around 800 people, out of which 100 are usually from Bangalore or Chennai. The modules have grown now in their presence to include patients from India and abroad.

But as Tripathi insists, merely enrolling doesnt serve the purpose. One has to be motivated as well. It is all about inner clarity and motivation. If the patient will listen to the advice superficially, he will think he cant do it. To overcome this, all patients go through a proper phase to enroll in our programme. This is the first experimentation phase for them, so that they have some clarity about the disease. There are two phases that they need to go through, Phase 1 is to see how they respond, and Phase 2 is for them to assess how long they do it, he tells you.

The diet phase can be exhausting for some, but the good part is that the patients know that they are not alone in this. We have a WhatsApp group of patients, doctors and dieticians. The patient can put in the query on the group and within minutes a doctor responds. Patients can also keep in touch with other patients from around the world. There is a cross-learning process, they see the reversal happening in other patients which motivates them to follow the protocols, Tripathi explains.

The diet is an amalgamation of Ayurveda and Naturopathy mores. No one diet fits everyone.

Diabaetes come with a lot of related complications, but that does not serve as a setback. In some cases, the complications can be reversed too. Complication and reversal of complication is something that does happen to a certain degree, depending on how advance the complication is. We have now 306 patients of kidney reversal. Right now I am handling a person of four creatinine, he has been coming down to lower creatinine. Some degree of reversal can happen. In 1.5 creatinine the results are much better. We have a huge database of kidney patients. So, we have an interesting and rewarding experience with kidney reversal. Retinopathy is more challenging. But there has been mild to moderate results in that as well, however some cases required allopathic intervention. Neuropathy is troublesome. But we have people in dozen who have improved. Some of them take six months, while others take two years, depending upon the degree of damage. In case of a bad damage, there is no reversal as well, Tripathi explains.

Tripathi admits he is dealing with a lot of challenges in making the reversal claim for a disease globally known to defy a cure. These are both on medical and behavioural levels. There are patients who dont go off insulin even after the programme. Some with long standing Diabetes may go off insulin but not on tablets. With that, a lot of emotional issues come up. Patients dont understand why the results are not showing like in others. Then there are behavioural issues to be handled. When spouses join our programme, we encourage it because the reversal is much easier. If one person is following the diet and their family is not supportive, the challenge increases. We have done a lot of work on adult learning and behaviour. What we found is there is only one Diabetic in the family and the rest have several other health issues. We connect all the issues with insulin resistance and make the family sit together and listen. Then it makes sense for them and they start following our instructions. Behavioural challenges are more when family members dont buy the theory. Also, every case is different. We have handled so many cases so we know no two Diabetics are similar, he tells you.

The cost of the programme is `500 for the orientation, which is of two hours. "If someone signs up for the full year with a dietician and doctor, it costs `30,000. If a family member wants to join in, it is `6,000 with no dieticians. For those who cant afford to pay the full amount at one go, they can opt for instalment.

Amid the coronavirus scare, Tripathi has a few tips for Diabetics. It is true that Diabetics have a higher risk of getting infected with COVID-19, but, as long as their sugar levels are under control below 140, they are safe. Same for the people with blood pressure it should be under 130/090. After 140 the free radicals start accelerating and create inflammatory reactions in the body. If the sugar levels are under control, it becomes the preliminary protective shield. Ideally, we suggest BP levels under 110 but as long as the prevention is concerned below 130 is just as fine, he tells you.

Ask 65-year-old Pune-based marathon runner Vasudha Chavhan and she will tell you how Tripathi worked wonders on her. She went to him with a history of 14-year long Diabetes, but her dedication mixed with Tripathis expertise helped her beat the disease back in 2015.

My son told me about Tripathi and asked me to give it a try. He enrolled me into the three-month programme. Within two weeks, my Diabetes got reversed and I was put off insulin. In the next four weeks, I got rid of all Diabetes medicines, Chavhan, who is not on any medication for five years now, tells you.

There was a time when Chavhan was not able to walk even a few steps. It was sheer dedication that helped her transition into a marathon runner at age 62. In my three-month programme, I was put on a customised diet and was asked to do mild exercises. After the programme got over, Dr Tripathi motivated me to not give up and improve my stamina. I then started taking small steps in a nearby garden. I used to walk an hour a day. Soon after, I had to fly to Melbourne to be with my daughter. In those six months, I worked out at home. I walked the treadmill daily. By the time, I returned, I had started walking properly. That got me thinking about joining a gym. Exercising then became a habit. Soon after all this, I participated in a 5K marathon, then 10K which was followed by the Ladakh Half Marathon, she recalls.

Chavhans decision of becoming a marathon runner at 62 was supported by her husband and two children. I remember when I took part in the Ladakh Half Marathon, my son told me: Mumma you made all of us proud. That was the winning moment for me, she tells you.

The programme, she says, has changed her inside out. There was not a single moment when she felt like giving up. I am not much of a foodie. I didn't face any challenges. I followed the diet and all the instructions. The results are visible, she says.

Chavhans success mantra has been patience, exercising and following a diet. To achieve something, you have to give up something. Diet and exercising play a major role in the programme. You cant cheat on that. Also, meditation is the key. Even now, I meditate for at least 20 minutes before going to sleep, she says.

She has a piece of advice for those who think lifestyle modifications are a Herculean task. If I could do it at this age then any one can. One just has to have the passion for it. Since childhood, we offer sweets and chocolates to children as a token of appreciation. We teach them to be a good human being, we want them to do good in academics, but when it comes to their health, we dont pay much attention. It is important that parents work on their child's fitness from an early age. Either enroll them into fitness programmes or parents themselves should take charge of it, so that children know the importance of health and follow it for the rest of their lives, she says.

Bakare and Chavhan are not the only ones whose transformation stories will leave you in awe. Take the case of Saranya Rao. This 37-year-old, Pune-based Infosys worker, went off her three-year long Diabetes medicines in just three days.

My Diabetes was detected during pregnancy with my second child. I had to be both on insulin and tablets. In fact, I had to pump insulin three times a day which resulted in my skin turning purple because of the injections. Due to unstable sugar levels, I had to deliver a premature baby in eight months. After that I was on tablets for the next one-and-a-half years. I started gaining weight as well. I weighed 82 kg. This made me feel lethargic and affected my work. I was constantly in angst about my rising sugar levels, Rao says.

Rao, too, came to know about Freedom from Diabetes through Facebook ads. I started exploring. As I gathered information, I started understanding how things work. Convinced, I decided to join the intensive batch, she says. Within three days of joining the programme, her Diabetes medicines stopped. It felt that I was on top of the world at that time, she tells you.

As the programme proceeded, she noticed immense improvement in all aspects of her health. My Hba1c count (three-month sugar average test) reduced from 6.7 to 5.6, fasting insulin reduced from 15.7 to 2.6, all this just within two months. I lost a good 20 kg in five months, she tells you.

It felt like magic, she says. Due to my breathing problem, I have been taking an inhaler since a very young age. I don't know what it was but by following the protocol, my breathing has improved and I do not have to use an inhaler that frequently, she tells you.

Tripathi, meanwhile, is happy to tell you he has found his want curing people of a hitherto uncurable disease, with a combination of scientific lifestyle changes, strict diet changes, upping fitness levels and a lot of motivational talk that somehow has been firing his patients for stepping out of their unhealthy comfort zones.

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Getting older under the harsh glare of Hollywoods critical gaze is no easy task. But as Helen Mirren snappily reminded us, You only have two options in life: Die young or get old.

While it would be a stretch to call 41-year-old Kourtney Kardashian old, she is the eldest of the Kardashian-Jenner sisters, and since she has shared so much of her life with fans through reality TV, people are watching her approach to aging particularly closely. Many stars are able to age with grace, and some seem to defy the very rules about what it means to grow older.

Fans are convinced that Kardashian is among these age-defying celebrities. Recent photos of her have stars saying shes at her best.

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Kardashian has opened up about her health habits in the past. She used her platform, Poosh, to explain her diet preferences.She feels she is at her best when she is following the Keto diet.

She also believes in starting her day off right with a nutritious and filling breakfast. A typical choice includes avocado smoothies with Stevia for added sweetness.

She likes to eat simple, protein-heavy meals like chicken or salmon for dinner, and she often eats shredded vegetables to mimic the texture of the carbs she eschews when sticking to a low-carb diet. In addition to trying to adhere to the Keto framework, Kardashian has also spoken out as a proponent of intermittent fasting.

In this diet, people only eat during a small window of the day and avoid food outside of it. This often means going 12 to 14 hours without eating anything.

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In addition to a strict diet, Kardashian has also told fans about her exercise routines. She frequently boasts the benefits of wellness for the mind and the body and has shared her favorite yoga poses.

Shes a proponent of sticking to a routine workout. She says that working out was modeled for her throughout her life, and that fitness has been a focal point for her famous family.

After her oldest son, Mason, was born, Kardashian became more focused on her own health and fitness. The star has made her focus a central theme of Poosh. Healthy living gets a bad rap; its as though if you careaboutwhat you put in or on your body, then youre not sexy or cool. But this just isnt true, and Poosh is here to prove just that, Kardashian wrote on the site.

Kardashian is now 41 years old and the mother of three children. Fans are incredibly impressed with what her devotion to health and fitness has achieved and think the star is looking better than ever. A Reddit thread centered around a recent picture of the star and was titled simply Wow.

She will always be the most stunning Kardashian sister!! one fan wrote. Another agreed, pointing out that Kardashian has a very natural look: Is that linen? What a look! Shes so beautiful, and by far the most natural, and stunning, sister!

They were impressed with everything about the photograph: the clothes, her hair, and the impressively fit body she presented. She is just gorgeous. Her body is out of this world! one fan chimed in. One fan even joked that looking at Kardashians fit figure inspired them to take a look at her their own choices. Me: puts other half of brownie in the trashthe fan wrote.

Kardashian has been devoted to health and fitness for years, and fans definitely think its paying off.

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The COVID-19 pandemic has encouraged shoppers to seek out food and drink that boosts the immune response, according to research from Unilevers CMI People Data Centre & CMI U-Futures.

The research reveals that interest in and consumption of foods that support the immune system, as well as supplements like vitamins C and D, has increased. Unilever suggests that this is a global trend. In the US, vitamin supplementation jumped 15% in the space of a month, in Brazil consumers are eating more fruit rich in vitamin C, while in Japan immune-boosting yogurts are proving popular. The desire for health and wellbeing post pandemic is a consistent trend across all markets, Unilever concluded.

According to the company, the connection people are making between what they eat and their personal health has reached new heights. Having an optimally working immune system is more important than ever. The way our body deals with an infection is influenced by many factors of which the nutritional status is a critical element, Dr Angelika De Bree, global nutrition director, explained.

And these changes are here to stay, Dr De Bree believes.

One of major lifestyle changes we see is an exponential growth in attention to health and wellbeing with immunity being the epicentre of this attention. We think that the heightened interest from consumers in staying healthy is here to stay. In that sense, we belief that health and wellness will indeed become more mainstream.

While trendy ingredients like turmeric or rhodiola might be making a big splash on social media in the short-term, Dr De Bree suggests that to tap into this demand in the longer-term food makers need to tackle the underlying consumer need-state through innovation.

While at the moment focus may shift to particular ingredients that are positively associated with immunity, experts highlight the complexity of the immune system which is a complex system of molecules, cells, tissues and organs, she noted.

Each element of this system is influenced by a wide range of health and wellbeing factors, the Unilever nutrition expert told this publication. This includes weight and physical fitness, mental health, sleep and nutritional intake, among other things.

Whilst some ingredients might be trending now, we can imagine that holistic health for holistic immunity is here to stay and thereby a new need state for consumers. We can help our consumers by providing relevant products and inspiring recipes that help them in a simple manner to support their immune system, she said.

Dr De Bree said Unilever has been working on this healthy shift for about one year.

A key element of our force for good strategy has been boldly healthier. This calls for more plant-based and fortified products and recipes, that at the same time have acceptably low levels of sugar, salt and fat, she elaborated.

COVID-19 has acted as an accelerator of these trends and Unilever intends to use its innovation might and powerhouse brands from Magnum ice cream to Knorr stocks - to respond.

Then came COVID-19, creating the biggest disruption in our lifetimes with tectonic shifts in consumer behaviours and reminding us of the importance of health. Our research shows this has resulted in a spiked interest by consumers for health and immunity.

Experts agree that a diet that is mainly based on plants, with some animal-based products delivers the key nutrients that are needed to optimally support the immune system. If eating such a diet is not possible, for example because it is not available, fortified products may be a good solution. This shows that with our strategy focused on positive, more plant-based nutrition, we are well positioned to serve the current needs of consumers.

Basing its approach on scientific consensus, Dr De Bree continued: We see various areas where Unilever can play an important role.

Unilever will further accelerate its plant-based offerings and leverage its shelf-stable brands such as packaged soups to deliver food that is rich in critical macronutrients.

The company has also set a target of providing 200bn servings of products that deliver at least one critical micronutrient that is important for holistic health and immunity, Dr De Bree revealed. Currently 2bn people around the globe suffer from malnutrition and as a consequence may be immuno-compromised. Vitamin A, D, zinc and iron are amongst these critical micronutrients. These are also the micronutrients that are heavily researched in light of preventing a severe COVID-19 infection and/or treatment when infected, she noted.

Across Unilevers Food and Refreshment business, the company is working to deliver products that are more nutritionally dense and support health and wellbeing.

Our Foods and Refreshment business is uniquely positioned to lead purposefully in the space of holistic health and immunity, Dr De Bree said.

Our biggest food brands (Knorr: Reinventing Food for Humanity; Hellmanns: Taste the Waste) offer thousands of products and recipes which are nutritious, affordable and made with sustainably sourced ingredients.

Our tea and herbal category delivers healthy hydration through Earths most sustainable plant-based drinks. Our recently acquired Horlicks brand offers beverages designed to support the nutritional needs of children, supporting their growth and development; as well as adults. And also ice cream plays a big role in offering people a little happiness through responsible treats, she detailed.

Dr De Bree said that Unilever believes the majority of its brands are well-positioned to respond to health and wellness concerns. We believe the potential to leverage wellness sits in the balance within our portfolio, she explained.

Within its Foods portfolio, Unilever is focused on meeting growing demand for nutritious snacking options and plant-based alternatives.

The companys blockbuster brands have already responded by rolling out plant-based alternatives. Magnum Vegan ice cream and Hellmanns Vegan mayonnaise continue to be popular, the company noted.

It has also extended its reach in the meat-free space through the recent acquisition of The Vegetarian Butcher. This business is growing at a record rate, reflecting a sustained consumer trend, according to Unilever.

This does not mean Unilever is pivoting its portfolio towards plant-based at the expense of other options, Dr De Bree was quick to emphasise. Plant-based (or plant-forward) does not mean exclusivity. Moving towards more plant-based eating is generally healthier for people as well as for the planet. This does not mean that we will not offer choice. For example, as long as consumers still enjoy regular dairy ice cream, this will be something we will cater for.

Knorr is another brand that is focused on improving population health and here the company has seized the fortification opportunity. Last year, Knorr launched Future 50, an initiative that encourages consumers to eat a more diverse, plant-based diet by providing healthy and nutritious recipes. Knorrs Immunity Meals recipes are also a source of micronutrients to support the immune system, such as Vitamin C and D.

Meanwhile, in the groups Refreshment division, tea has seen a spike in demand as consumers turn to Liptons Immune and Daily Support, seen particularly in the US, and Pukkas immunity range, Unilever claimed.

Elsewhere, India and other South East Asian markets have seen a jump in demand for beverage-based nutrition brands, such as Boost and Horlicks. Both beverages are designed to support the nutritional needs of toddlers and children. They also fulfill an adults nutritional needs. Horlicks enhances womens bone health and contains zinc, which is clinically proven to boost the immune response.

Our brands are well suited to provide more plant-based products and inspire consumers to eat more plant-based through recipe suggestion.

Some products are specially formulated including fortification to meet nutritional needs that support health and immunity. Some are intrinsically good such as our [herbal] teas, Dr De Bree observed.

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The uncertainty of life due to the coronavirus scare has left all of us shaken. The growing numbers of infected cases every day, the Whatsapp forwards highlighting the instability and inefficiency of the medical set up, increasing work pressure, lack of personal space are some common concerns that are pulling us all down. Quite often we feel pangs of anxiety, not knowing how to calm our nerves.

For example, you are worried about losing your job, and then imagine that if it happens, how will you manage your finances, which snowballs into higher anxieties that get difficult to handle.

Mental health experts worldover are reporting a spike in calls and queries about anxiety, depression, feeling of loneliness and other issues, not only among adults but even the youth. And this sense of instability is disturbing our sleeping patterns too because bedtime is the time when your mind relaxes and focuses on what is worrying you.

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Suffering from night anxiety? We tell you ways to control it - Times of India

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