Thursday 29 December 2016

Research points out the real cause of Hair Loss



According to the recent research, the real reason for Hair Loss in individuals is because of the presence of PFOA found in Teflon, in their blood. Hairline International Research and Treatment Centre released a report on the effects of Teflon that contains Perflurooctanoic Acid (PFOA), on hair fall. In the recent studies, it was proven that 80 percent of the cases visiting the clinic with hair fall problem are PFOA positive, which also caused some of these people with High Cholesterol and Hyperthyroidism. And 70 percent of these women developed Polycystic Ovarian Disease (PCOD). The Report was unveiled on 15th December 2016 in Bangalore by DiponED Chief Executive, Dr. Kaushik Deb along with other Doctors in Hairline International.

How Teflon is considered to be harmful?

Perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) is a man-made chemical. It is used in the process of making Teflon and similar chemicals (known as fluorotelomers); although it is burned off during the process it can stay in the environment and in the human body for long period of time. Teflon coated pans are a common occurrence in most home, especially considering that these products are marketed for the health conscious. One of the substances it comprises is PFOA. Most of the fast food packaging as well as candy wrappers and pizza box liners contact food and papers that have traces of PFOA in them.

PFOA is found in some foods, drinking water, and in household dust. Studies have found that it is present worldwide in about everyone’s blood. Higher blood levels have been found in community residents where local water supplies have been contaminated by PFOA. The PFOA level is higher in the areas near chemical plants that use PFOA. People are exposed to PFOA from fabrics and carpets that are treated to be strain resistant. Internationally, there is a move towards reducing dependency on products that may contain PFOA based substances.

DiponED under the stewardship of Dr. Kaushik Deb has developed a focus on intelligent solutions- services and products to serve no-option medical conditions and unmet healthcare needs, through a personalized approach. DiponED current Personalized Medicine focuses on such various skin and hair treatments and also in other health care products.

Friday 9 December 2016

Strategies to Prevent Heart Diseases



As can be expected from an organ responsible for getting blood throughout the body, the root of heart disease is when that blood flow is blocked. Certain risk factors make some people more likely to have heart disease; people with high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and diabetes are more prone to heart disease than the ones without these conditions.

Healthy lifestyle and peaceful mind is not something people can expect in this fast moving world. But by adopting the healthy lifestyle today, you can avoid heart problems in the future. Your choices can influence your heart health. A positive lifestyle changes can greatly reduce your chance of heart disease which include the factors like:

Exercise and weight loss management. An exercise routine is a very important factor in the prevention of heart diseases. Excess weight means that there are larger chances of heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure and high cholesterol. Physical activity or everyday exercise can help reduce your weight by pulling down the blood pressure and blood glucose with it. The fact that it bumps up the level of good cholesterol also reduces the risk of heart diseases. However, even shorter amounts of exercise than these recommendations can offer heart benefits.

Healthy Diet. Maintaining a good diet can reduce your risk for heart disease. The best diet plan is to consume all kinds of healthy food. Foods that can reduce the risk of heart disease include beans, fish, green tea and other low-fat sources of protein like fruits, vegetables and whole grains.

Avoid Tobacco, Nicotine and Other Drugs. The most crucial step you can take to lower your risk of heart disease is to quit smoking or tobacco. Chemicals found in these drugs can damage the heart, blood vessels and arteries. Nicotine in cigarette smoke narrows the blood vessels making it harder for the heart to function normally. The heart does not receive enough oxygen and increases the risk of heart disease.

Read the labels carefully. While shopping for grocery, one can check for the ingredients such as sodium, sugar, and fat. This helps you to understand about what you are eating and avoid ingredients which are responsible for high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and high blood sugar.

Stress Management. Stress affects everyone in different ways. Stress can cause sleep loss, pain, and headaches, and can exhaust the body. Chronic stress can cause the heart to work harder. This can worsen any other risk factors for heart disease you may have. So, letting go of worries through exercise or yoga can contribute to a healthier and more relaxed lifestyle.

DiponEd works as a technology support partner, with a focus on developing intelligent solutions- services and products to serve no-option medical conditions and unmet healthcare needs, through a personalised approach. DiponEd BioIntelligence is a predictive-, preventive-, participatory-, and personalized- medicine (P4M) company owned by Dr. Kaushik Deb. DiponEd current Personalized Medicine focuses on solutions- services and products for many such diseases.