What are blocked arteries? In some persons, plaque would build up along the arterial walls and this could lead to restricted flow of blood. It is also termed as atherosclerosis. Build up of fats, cholesterol etc is plaque. It must be noted that when plaque gets hardened and narrows the arteries then persons could get angina/chest pain, shortness of breath, heart attack etc. In severe cases, death could also take place. Following these Ayurvedic remedies could clear blockage in the heart By Eating according to the digestive fire or agni: Our body would digest all the fats and calories we consume if we eat according to the digestive fire. Intake of wholesome food would prevent the formation of plaques on the arterial walls. It is worthy to note that when we eat as per the digestive health and body then no necessary fat would be formed and arteries won`t become clogged. By controlling blood sugar by managing diabetes: The arteries would face issues if we have high blood sugar levels in us. Not many would know that eating potatoes would raise our blood sugar levels more than consuming sugars. Point is that high glucose levels would ham the innermost part of arteries and extra fat is promoted on the walls of the arteries. By lowering BP by means of Ayurvedic herbs: There would be artery changes due to increase in BP. We would be able to maintain BP by cutting down on beverages like coffee and tea etc. Moreover, incorporating herbs like Ashwagandha, Brahmi etc would bring body and mind in equilibrium with relieving strain and maintaining good BP. The arteries would be kept intact. By supporting detox with regular bowel movements: Regular bowel movements would be responsible for removal of regular fats.  It would be possible to clean the liver by using Virechana or medicated purgation. Toxins would get reduced. Fat deposition on the arteries would be avoided by chewing papaya leaves or by drinking 20 ml of castor oil once in a week. By practising vyayama: It is superb to note that when the arteries get stretched then we would not get heart bocks in us. It must be noted that when we exercise our heart would steadily contract and dilate and there would not be any accumulation of fats. Various exercises that could be done are cardio, weight training, stretching etc. It is believed that Vyama in Ayurveda cocould result in good arterial health. By managing stress with herbs, yoga and meditation etc: When there is repetitive stress, then our body`s metabolism and immunity would get less efficient. This can lead to more damage to arteries. We can get calm and relief from stress with the help of Ayurvedic herbs like Brahmi, Jatamansi etc. With yoga and meditation methods etc, there would be additional benefits to heart health. Please take care. By following dinacharya or daily routine: Our well being would get benefitted by routines that resemble day and night. It is important to note that when circadian rhythm gets affected then it would affect the blood vessels health. In Ayurveda Dinacharya means regular routine like sticking to regular wake up, meals and sleep time etc. It is believed following dinacharya would clean the arteries.

If you think that face puffiness is just a cosmetic concern then you might be wrong!! It is true that puffiness on our face could make us upset or sad when we see our face in the mirror in the morning after waking up. It is okay if the puffiness appears on the face occasionally but it is a concern if it persists.  We could get face puffiness due to several reasons like allergies, dietary habits, fluid retention etc. These are the important reasons for puffiness on the face Excess salt intake: Our body would retain water if we consume excess salt or sodium. As a result, we could get swelling around our eyes, cheeks etc. Allergies: We could get inflammation in our face due to allergies. Our eyes and lips might become swollen. There are various triggers for allergies such as pollen, pet dander, certain foods etc. Poor sleep quality: There are chances of face puffiness and dark circles etc if we don`t get sound sleep or due to lack of restful sleep.  It must be noted that fluid tends to pool under the eyes when lying down too long. Intake of alcohol: Not many would be aware that intake of alcohol could lead to dehydration in us. There are high chances of getting inflammation. We could get water retention and face swelling etc. Hormonal fluctuations: There are chances of water retention due to changes in hormones during menstruation, pregnancy etc. By this we could get puffiness on the face. Sinus congestion: Our cheeks and under eye areas could swell if we have sinus congestion issues. This is due to the inflammation and fluid build up. Dehydration: Our body could hold onto fluids if we don`t consume sufficient quantities of water. This could cause swollen appearance especially around eyes and mouth etc. Medical conditions etc: Sometimes, the face puffiness m might not be an ordinary issue. Bitter fact is that hypothyroidism, Cushing syndrome and kidney disease etc can also result in face puffiness. Facial infections etc: Sometimes, our one side of the face would become swollen and this could be due to cellulitis or dental abscesses.

How will you react if you come to know that childhood obesity has been increasing at an alarming rate across the world? Shocking right!! Over 39 million kids under the age of 5 are obese and this was according to WHO or World Health Organisation. Not only obesity in the kids would cause chronic illness such as diabetes, heart issues etc in them but it also would affect their social and emotional wellbeing. Parents would be able to manage obesity in their kids through healthy habits, emotional support and positive reinforcement. Various ways or tips by which parents can manage their kid`s obesity are By encouraging physical activity: Every day, children would require atleast 30 minutes of moderate to intense physical activity. Various physical activities are running, swimming, cycling, dancing etc. Playing outdoor games would also be useful. By making kids eat balanced foods: Parents must make their kids eat protein rich foods and fruits, vegetables, whole grains etc without fail. They must teach their kids about food balance and not restrict the kids. By limiting screen time: Kids below the age of 5 must be allowed screen time of about 1 hour per day and older kids must be allowed 2 hours of screen time. This was mentioned by the Indian Academy of Paediatrics. By creating a healthy home environment: Instead of keeping junk foods in the homes, parents must keep healthy foods like nuts, fruits, yoghurt etc. Parents must never bring sugary sodas, fried snacks etc to the homes. By being a role model: It is true that the kids would imitate their parents. Hence, parents must be a role model to their kids. They must adopt healthy eating and exercise habits etc. It is important for the parents to eat food with their kids. By not using food as reward or punishment: There are some parents who reward their kids with sweets for appreciating them and punish their kids by food deprivation. This could lead to a bad relationship with food. Parents could appreciate their kids by giving them non-food rewards such as stickers, books etc. By ensuring proper sleep: There is a relation between insufficient sleep and obesity in the kids. Therefore, parents must ensure that their kids sleep well by restricting screen time and by creating sleep hygiene. By taking guidance from paediatrician: Parents must seek guidance from medical professionals or paediatricians etc if their kid s BMI is above the recommended range. 

There is an autoimmune condition that would affect the eyes but it is actually associated with thyroid. It is thyroid eye disease or TED. It is also called Graves Ophthalmopathy. Various symptoms associated with TED are upper eyelid retraction, swelling, lid lag, conjunctivitis, bulging eyes plus others like dull colour vision, eye movement difficulty, etc. These symptoms would be present for 1 to 2years after which these symptoms disappear. Bitter fact is that in rare cases the swelling around the eyes could press the optic nerve and this could result in loss of vision or eyesight. It is noteworthy that TED can occur in 16 out of one lakh women and 3 out of one lakh men. It must be taken into account that about 3% to 5% could get have severe TED in them Reasons for TED: Smoking and exposure to secondhand smoke would increase the chances of TED. Family history, poor thyroid control and radioiodine therapy etc can also cause TED in us Foods to avoid with TED: There are certain foods that we must avoid if we have TED and the foods are sugary foods, processed foods, fried foods, high sodium foods, refined foods etc. How is TED diagnosed? It is noteworthy that blood tests are carried out for diagnosing TED. The blood tests would measure TSR receptor antibodies. In addition, CT scan and MRI are also taken to access swelling and optic nerves. How is TED treated? It is worth mentioning that mild TED cases would need artificial tears. Corticosteroids, radiation or surgery are carried out for mild to severe cases of TED. Though an eye doctor would be able to diagnose TED but only an endocrinologist could prevent TED from spreading.