HONEY, HAZELNUT, HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE, HIV, HABITS, HAPPINESS

HONEY

Honey is high in minerals and antioxidants and has antimicrobial qualities. The syrupy liquid  or nectar that honeybees collect from flowering plants for the production of honey has numerous uses.  It is available in various densities and flavours in the market. Honey contains Glucose, Vitamin C, B complex and antioxidants.

Honey offers a number of possible health advantages and has therapeutic benefits. Honey is also used in home remedies and added to some herbal powders and herbal teas for consumption for its medicinal benefits.  Some of the health benefits of consuming honey are :

• Helps in reducing inflammation
• Helps in burn and wound healing
• Proven effective against cough symptoms

Many people find honey and lemon tea or water an effective cleansing drink.

RECIPE:

Ingredients: Honey and Lemon

Method:

• Boil 1 cup of water
• Add 1 teaspoon of honey and the juice of half a lemon to the cup
• Add a pinch of cinnamon powder ( optional )

HAZELNUT

The filbert, or hazelnut, is a kind of nut that grows on the Corylus tree. Turkey, Italy, Spain, and the United States are the main countries where it is grown. Hazelnuts can be consumed raw, roasted, or mashed into a paste and have a sweet flavour. Hazelnuts, like other nuts, are loaded with nutrients and contain protein, lipids, vitamins B3, B1, B6 and E, calcium, magnesium, potassium and minerals.

Why Hazelnuts?

There are numerous reasons  why hazelnuts are beneficial:

• Contains nutrients
• Loaded with antioxidants
• Linked with heart health
• Has Anti-cancer properties
• It has the antioxidant Vitamin E, which protects the body from the negative effects of pollutants and pollution.
• It has vitamin B6, which is required for the synthesis of cysteine, a crucial amino acid for the immune system.
• It is an excellent source of protein.

A handful of nuts in a day is all your body requires for nutrient intake.  Nuts consumed in excess quantities will result in the consumption of excess calories and weight gain.

HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE

Hypertension, or high blood pressure, has no outward signs and can be hazardous if left untreated. You are at risk for heart attack, stroke, and other issues if you have high blood pressure. Adults with hypertension are nearly half as likely not to be aware of it. You may maintain a healthy blood pressure level by making dietary adjustments, exercising, and taking medication.

The force or pressure of blood pressing against blood vessel walls is measured as blood pressure (BP). Your blood pressure reading is two numbers:

• Systolic blood pressure, which appears as the top number, measures the force exerted on your artery walls while your heart beats or contracts.
• The diastolic blood pressure is shown as the bottom number. This instrument monitors your heart’s relaxation-induced pressure on your artery walls in between beats.

What symptoms and indicators are associated with high blood pressure?

Many times, high blood pressure is undetected.  Because of this, medical professionals refer to it as a “silent killer.” You can be unaware that you have had high blood pressure for years. In fact, according to the World Health Organisation, 46% of persons with hypertension are unaware of their condition.

You may suffer symptoms like headaches, heart palpitations, or nosebleeds if your blood pressure is 180/120 mmHg or higher. A hypertensive with high blood pressure needs urgent medical attention.

HIV

The infection known as the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) targets the immune system of the body. The most severe form of the illness is known as acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). HIV weakens the immune system by attacking the body’s white blood cells. This makes the body susceptible to illnesses like TB, infections, and certain malignancies.  Antiretroviral treatment (ART) can be used to treat and prevent HIV. HIV can develop into AIDS if left untreated.

Symptoms of HIV

In the initial few months following infection, the disease spreads more readily, although many people are not aware of their condition until it has advanced. People may not exhibit any symptoms for the first few weeks after contracting the infection. A flu-like sickness might also affect others, including:

• Fever
• Headache
• Rash
• Throat pain.

The immune system gradually becomes more vulnerable to infection. Other symptoms and indicators related to this include:

• An enlarged lymph node
• Weight loss
• Fever
• Diarrhea
• Cough

HABITS

Habits are the day-to-day choices you make. Habits can be related to a mindset or thinking pattern and also activities you are habituated to perform. The things you repeatedly do (i.e. the things you spend time thinking about and doing each day) ultimately shape who you are, what you believe, and how you come across to others. Good habits are essential for good outcomes. Habits include your attitude and actions towards everything, from procrastination and productivity to mental strength,   exercise and nutrition. You can change your life when you learn to change your habits.

HAPPINESS

Happiness is often an emotional state marked by emotions of joy, satisfaction, contentment, and fulfilment. Although there are many distinct definitions of happiness, it is frequently said to involve joyful feelings and a sense of fulfilment in one’s life.

The majority of individuals often refer to happiness as their current mood or a broader sense of how they feel. It is wise to stay positive and stay cheerful despite the challenges of life.

A HAPPY MIND WILL LEAD TO A HAPPY LIFE!