Aspirin Saves Life

Aspirin - A life Saver

Aspirin has saved lives of millions of people since its invention in 1897. It is the emergency medicine for chest pain, unusual sweating, gastric trouble - symptoms for heart attack. Just take an aspirin pill and you will survive. When should i take aspirin? How will it prevent heart attack? Read on.

Aspirin prevents formation of new blocks in blood vessels and arteries. But it can not dissolve block developed over years. In the year 1897 Flix Hoffman, a doctor, under leadership of Echen Guen invented Acetyl Salicilic acid. In the same year the Bayer pharmaceutical company introduced the medicine in the brand name 'Aspirin'. It was available without doctor's prescription.

Due to blood pressure blood vessels are weakened. Particularly in the brain, heart and stomach. A research was done on 4000 people over the years of 8 years. Each one was given aspirin every day. 9 percent suffered from stomach ulcer and bleeding. But aspirin helped in preventing/reducing heart attack, stroke due to blood clot in brain, blood clot in limbs etc.

Platelets and fibronogen in the blood are responsible for blood clot. This may happen when blood pressure is low or concentration is high. Aspirin will disable those chemicals on platelets that are responsible for blood clot.

So consult your family doctor before taking aspirin everyday. Those with stomach ulcer and Gas problem should avoid this. An aspirin a day (75 mg) will prevent heart attack and stroke in future. Those people with diabetes and stroke might be attacked by stroke at any time. So regularly go for check-up with your doctor. Contact Doctor Arthanari MDDM for further clarifications. Address: SA heart clinic, 221, Royapettaih high road, chennai - 14. phone: 2811 0323, mobile: 98407 60433. Srihari polyclinic, 32, 16th avenue, Ashok nagar (Near velankanni school), Chennai - 83, email: drarthanarisubba54@gmail.com

Peptic ulcer - Cause and Treatment

What causes stomach ulcer?

Ulcer is one of the major problems that affect the stomach. Ulcer causes severe pain in the abdomen and stomach. What causes ulcer? What are the symptoms? What is the treatment?

In older days it was believed that ulcer was caused by not taking food on time. Recently australian doctors discovered that ulcer was caused a type of helical bacteria. More than 80 percent ulcers (gastric ulcer, duodenal ucler) are caused by bacteria. These bacteria enter the body through unclean water and may stay at the body for several years if not treated. These bacteria are not get killed inside stomach even with higher concentration acids. Our stomach produce hydrochloric acid that are very strong. The ph of this acid may go up to PH2 or even PH1. This can dissovle even metals. But these bacteria can survive this acid test.

Another cause for ulcer is medication in the form of tablets. Mainly Arthritis tablets, pain relievers like aspirin, paracetamol etc. and other non-steroids. Smoking and alchohol are another reasons.

Ulcers are detected by biopsy test and treated by endoscopic surgery.

Ulcers people should not take spicy food as it will increase the burning pain. Liquid food are recommended. Tender-coconut, curd, non-citrus fruit juice are good. Never take citrus fruits like lemon, orange etc as it contains acids.

Ulcers caused by bacteria are cured using antibiotic medications. There is no such thing as ulcer causing food. But always take clean, hygienic home made food with less spice.

Nutrient value of Eggs

Eggs are a perfect breakfast diet for you

Here are a few reasons why eggs are a perfect breakfast diet for you.

Eggs are on of the most nutritious food items. They are not just fat (yolk) and protein (white). In fact, they contain a wide array of essential vitamins and minerals. If your children have already started learning about vitamins, proteins and minerals in school, then they surely will understand the information provided below.

The following vitamins are available in Eggs:

Vitamin A: Good for the skin and growth
Vitamin D: strengthens bones by raising calcium absorption
Vitamin E: protects cells from oxidation.
Vitamin B1: Helps properly release energy from carbohydrates.
Vitamin B2: Helps release energy from protein and fat.
Vitamin B6: Promotes the metabolism of protein.
Vitamin B12: An essential vitamin in the formation of nerve fibers and blood cells.

Minerals available in Eggs:

Iron: Essential in the creation of red blood cells.
Zinc: Good for sexual matuaration.
Calcium: Most important mineral in the strengthening of bones and teeth.
Iodine: Controls thyroid hormones.

Per capita consumption of eggs in selected countries:
World average: 182
China: 426
Japan: 408
Mexico: 390
Denmark: 360
Spain: 360
Hungary: 350
USA: 308
Russia: 284
Asutria: 280
Netherland: 280
UK: 274
India: 52

Nutrient values:

Calories (kilo calory) in whole egg : 72, Protein in grams in whole egg: 6.29, Total lipid in grams in whole egg: 4.97, Total carbohydrates in grams in whole egg: 0.39, Fatty acids in grams in whole egg: 4.13, Saturated fat in grams in whole egg: 1.55, Monounsaturated fat in grams in whole egg: 1.91, Polyunsaturated fat in grams in whole egg: 0.68, Cholesterol in milli grams in whole egg 212, Thiamin in milligrams in whole egg: 0.04, Riboflavin in milligrams in whole egg: 0.24, Niacin in milligram in whole egg: 0.04, Vitamin B6 in milligram in whole egg: 0.07, Folate in microgram in whole egg: 24, Vitamin B12 in microgram in whole egg: 0.65, Vitamin A in IU in whole egg: 244, and Iron, Fe, Magnesium, Copper, Zinc, Sodium and Manganese are also available in trace quantities in whole egg.

Egg is very good for growing children. So an egg a day is good for all. I will provide Egg recipes soon.

Salad Recipes

Three bean tossed salad

Ingredients:

1/3 cup cranberry or other fruity dressing, 1 cup cooked shell pasta, 1/3 cup cheese, 1 cup ready to eat beans, 1 cup dry fruit (no nuts), 2-3 jalapenos / chillies diced fine, 2 cups lettuce torn into small bits.

Method

In a large bowl combine dressing with cheese, beans, jalapenos, dried fruit and mix well. Add pasta and lettuce and toss thoroughly. Serve hot or cold.

Vegetable recipe

Spicy vegetable stir-fry

Ingredients

1 table spoon oil, 1/4 cup garlic chopped, 2 table spoon ginger grated, 1 cup mushrooms, 1 cup baby corn cut diagonally, 1 cup carrot sticks cut diagonally, 1 cup french beans cut diagonally, 1 cup coloured bell peppers cut into 1/4 inch strips, 1 cup broccoli, 1 table spoon fresh coriander finely chopped, 2 cups cabbage shredded, 2 table spoon chilli garlic pure.

Method:

Heat wok over high heat and add oil, rotate to coat wok evenly with oil, add ginger and garlic and stir-fry for 30 seconds. Add baby corn, carrot and stril fry for 1 minute, add mushrooms and stir fry on high until almost cooked, add the other vegetables and stir-fry about 2 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender. Add chilli pure and stir for 30 seconds. Take off flame and add salt to taste, coriander, mix well and serve.

Chaat Recipes

Sprout Chaat

Ingredients:

1 cup black gram sprouts, 1 cupt moong dal sprouts, 1/2 cup sprouted methi seeds, 1/2 cup coriander leaves, chopped fine 1-2 green chillies, chopped fine 1 cup onions, chopped fine 1 cup tomato, chopped fine 1 cup cucumber, chopped fine 1 cup potato, cooked and chopped fine 2 cups popped grains like jowar, nachni, rice etc salt chilli and lemon juice to taste.

Method

Combine everything in a large bowl except the popped seeds. Mix well, taste adjust seasoning and serve. Add popped seeds at the table, toss well and serve.

Pasta in spinach sauce

Ingredients:

3 bunches of fresh spinach, stemmed and cleaned 1/4 cup water, 1 clove garlic, minced, 2 cups cooked whole-wheat pasta, black pepper, salt to taste, grated cheese, for garnish.

Method:

Cook the spinach without adding any water in a covered pot for a few minutes until tender and bright green. Transfer to a blender and add water. Pure until very smooth, and place in a small bowl. season with salt, garlic and black pepper. Server with the cooked pasta and a small amount of grated cheese on the side. You can add grilled or pan-fried chicken chunks to make it a full meal.