The Importance of Vitamin D And why it’s called the sunshine vitamin.

We receive and treat many patients for various complications at our orthopaedic hospital in Dwarka, and some of our best orthopaedic doctors in Dwarka tell each patient to spend some time under the sun.

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Vitamin D is also called the “sunshine vitamin” as it is produced in your skin as a response to sunlight. This vitamin is fat soluble, and forms a group of compounds that also includes vitamin D-1, D-2, and D-3.

Our bodies produce vitamin D naturally!!

This happens when we are directly exposed to sunlight, we can also the same through some foods and supplements to make sure we have  adequate levels of the vitamin in our blood.

Vitamin D is very beneficial and serves many important functions but perhaps the most vital out of these is regulating how and if our bodies absorb calcium and phosphorus; this helps maintain a healthy and functioning immune system. Getting enough amounts of vitamin D is essential for the growth and development of our bones and teeth, as well as better immunity against certain diseases.

If our bodies don’t get enough vitamin D, we put ourselves at risk of developing bone related conditions like soft bones (osteomalacia) or fragile bones (osteoporosis).

Here are three rather surprising benefits of vitamin D you may not have expected.

  1. Vitamin D fights against disease

In addition to all the primary benefits, research has shown that vitamin D may be playing a considerable role in reducing risk of Multiple Sclerosis, decreasing the risk of developing heart conditions, reducing the chances of catching flu.

  1. Vitamin D can help with depression

Research has revealed vitamin D plays a considerable role in improving mood and fighting off depression, scientists have found that people with depression who were given vitamin D supplements noted a significant improvement in mood and feeling.

In a study on people with fibromyalgia, vitamin d deficiency was found and was more common in those people dealing with anxiety and depression.

  1. Vitamin D aids weight loss

You should I think of vitamin D supplements when you think of a healthy diet if you’re aiming to knock off a few kilograms or trying to gain some resistance, even if you’re turning to deal with conditions like heart disease. In a study between people trying to lose weight with and without vitamin D, those who took daily calcium and vitamin D supplements were able to lose more weight than those subjects who were on a placebo supplement. The scientists surmised that extra calcium and vitamin D had appetite-suppressing effects.

In other studies, overweight people who took daily vitamin D supplements lowered their risk of heart disease.

So call it the miracle vitamin or the miracle vitamin, just get that dose of vitamin D

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The Difference between Heart Attack and Heart Failure One of Delhi’s best cardiologists explains..

Heart disease affects a large number of people in the world and in india. “Heart disease” typically refers to many different types of heart conditions that include heart failure and heart attacks. A person’s chances of developing heart disease increase more  based on several risk factors such as whether or not you’re a smoker, if you have high blood pressure, or high cholesterol. Other risk factors like family history, your age which can’t be changed. If you’re looking for help with heart treatment in Dwarka, look no further than the best cardiologists and cardiology hospital in Dwarka, at the cardiology centre in Ayushman Hospital, Dwarka. This article will help you understand the difference between heart attack and heart failure.

While the both of them come under the category of heart disease, a heart failure isn’t the same as a heart attack. It’s vital to know the differences between these two in case you experience any form of cardiac event. Knowing the difference can help save your life and help your doctor make the right diagnosis and begin effective treatment at once.

Heart failure, also called congestive heart failure, and heart attack are different kinds of heart disease. Heart failure happens when the heart is too stiff or weak to pump blood properly to the rest of your body. This may happen because of high blood pressure or coronary artery disease; when the arteries that supply your heart with blood become narrower than normal.

 

A heart attack, which is also known as a myocardial infarction, occurs when blood flow to your heart is partially blocked or stopped completely. Blood keeps us alive by carrying oxygen to our heart, and anything that may end up blocking blood vessels; like plaque which is a buildup of fat or cholesterol, prevents this oxygen from reaching your heart. This partially damages or may completely destroy part of the heart muscle itself.

Heart Failure vs. Heart Attack Symptoms

Generally, the symptoms of heart failure reflect your heart’s inability to pump blood properly, so these symptoms may come and go, or they may persist over longer periods of time. In case you develop new symptoms, or if your existing symptoms worsen, it could spell your heart failure is getting worse or your current treatment isn’t working out as well as it before.

Heart failure symptoms include

coughing up white, pink, or foamy phlegm, unexpected fatigue or weakness,  irregular heartbeat, nausea and loss of appetite, lack of breath when lying down or exerting energy,

there can also be some swelling of the abdomen or extremities caused because of fluid retention.

The symptoms of a heart attack can develop hours, days, or even weeks before the actual attack takes place. Some people will have no symptoms, while others may experience more serious symptoms almost immediately. The most common heart attack symptoms include chest pains, heavy pressure, tightness in the chest, or a squeezing sensation on the same. Breaking out into cold sweats, discomfort in the arms, back, neck, jaw, or stomach, followed by indigestion, nausea, and heartburn. Fatigue, Shortness of breath,

Sudden dizziness or light-headedness are other major symptoms.

So remember these differences, they could make the difference some day.

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What is Coronary Angiography? And who needs it…

If you’re looking for the best angioplasty or angiography in Dwarka, or need consultation from some of the best cardiologists in Dwarka, look no further than the Cardiology Department, at Ayushman Hospital.

This article could be helpful if that is the case.

What is a coronary angiography?

A coronary angiography is used to find out blockages in coronary arteries, a cardiologist or even general doctor will deem a patient at risk of a heart attack if they have an unstable angina, out of the ordinary chest pain, or unexplained unforeseen heart failure.

During a coronary angiography, a contrast dye is injected into the arteries using a catheter (a thin, plastic tube), while a doctor will

observe how blood flows through the heart on an X-ray screen.

This test is also called a cardiac angiogram, catheter arteriography, and cardiac catherisation.

Preparing for an angiography

Doctors will often refer to an MRI test or CT scan before sending a patient in for a coronary angiography test, to point out problems with your heart.

You’ll be asked not to eat or drink anything for eight hours before the time of the angiography.

Ask someone to give you a lift back home,

in fact you  should also have someone stay over with you the night after your angiography because you may be feeling dizzy or light-headed in the first 24 hours after the angiography.

In most cases, you’ll be asked to check into the hospital for good measure, usually on the morning of the test, and to check out later the same day.

What happens during the test

Before the test begins, you’ll be administered a mild sedative to help you relax, you’ll also  be awake throughout the test.

Your doctor will clean and numb an area in the groin or arm with an anaesthetic, and you may feel a dull pressure like a sheath is inserted into an artery. A a catheter will be guided up into to an artery in your heart. Your doctor will be supervising the whole journey on a screen and it is very unlikely that you’ll feel the tube moving through blood vessels.

How the test feels

A mild burning sensation may be felt after the dye is injected.

After the test, pressure will be applied on the site from where the catheter is removed: to avoid bleeding. If the catheter is placed in your groin, you could be asked to lie on your back for a couple of hours afterwards to prevent bleeding. This could be uncomfortable for your back.

Make sure to drink plenty of water after the test to help your kidneys flush out that contrast dye.

The test results will reveal whether there is normal supply of blood to your heart or if there  any blockages. An abnormal result may indicate you have one or more blockages in your arteries. In case there is blockage in your arteries, your doctor could choose to perform

an angiogram during the angiography and possibly insert what is known as an intracoronary stent to immediately improve blood flow then and there, with minimal discomfort.

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Food for a Better Healthier Pregnancy One of Dwarka’s best dieticians explains.

If you’re an expecting mother or want to start this planning a family, this article could be helpful for you and your baby. In case you’re looking for maternity consultation or IVF doctors in Dwarka, or even if you’re looking for the best gynaecologist in Dwarka, look no fighter than Ayushman Hospital, many hopeful couples have gone on to become happy parents.

Are you Pregnant? Hangry all the time!? Don’t worry if you’re gorging on any snack that will make you, your tummy and your baby happy? You’ve obviously heard this a lot by now: eat healthy nutritious foods during pregnancy!!

We’re here to help you get your kitchen and your pantry ready for really healthy and delicious foods that will give your cravings the kick and your baby the best.

When you’re planning building your new healthy pregnancy food plan, you’ll want to start with focusing on whole foods that give will give you more of the real good stuff you’ll be needing for pregnancy like proteins, vitamins, mineral, healthy fats, complex carbs,

fibre, and fluids.

Here are some super nutritious foods you should eat if you’re pregnant to achieve those

nutrient goals.

  1. Dairy products

If you’re pregnant, you’ll have to consume extra protein and calcium for that growing little  one of yours. Dairy products such as milk, cheese, and yogurt should be on the menu

because products contain high-quality protein: in the form of casein and whey. Dairy is the highest dietary source for calcium, and also had ample amounts of phosphorus, Vitamin B, magnesium, and zinc.

  1. Legumes

This food includes lentils (daals), peas (rajma chole), beans, soybeans, and peanuts (aka all kinds of terrific tasting stuff!).

Legumes are absolutely great great plant-based sources of fibre, proteins, iron, and calcium, all of which are needed in ample amount during pregnancy.

  1. Sweet potatoes

These can be cooked in many ways and are delicious any way you have them, and if you don’t know; they’re rich in beta carotene, a plant compound that becomes vitamin A in your body, and vitamin A is essential for your baby’s development. Just look out for and avoid excessive amounts of animal-based sources of vitamin A.

  1. Eggs

Tasty, wholesome, incredible, and edible: eggs are the essential health food. Just make sure you have the organic. Eggs have a little bit of almost every great nutrient you’ll ever need. A big egg contains around 80 calories, high-quality protein, fats, vitamins and minerals.

Eggs are a great source of choline; a nutrient that is vital for a healthy pregnancy. It’s essential for the development of your baby’s brain and will help prevent abnormalities of the brain and spine.

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