Are you aware of fruits like mangosteen, rambutan, dragon fruit etc? Want to take your flavours to a different level and give a twist to your regular meals, then nothing can be better than trying exotic fruits!! There are some fruits that are not native to a certain place but grown in other places. These are termed as exotic fruits Consuming these exotic fruits can be superb for your health. Dragon fruit intake: Pitaya fruit is also known as dragon fruit. It is found in places like Central America, southern parts of America and Asia etc. Its shape and colour are superb and attractive. These fruits can be added to smoothies and salads etc. Dragon fruit is full of antioxidants and vitamin C etc and consuming this fruit would boost immunity, improves heart health, boosts digestion etc. Star fruit intake: Star fruit or carambola could be seen growing in south eastern Asia. It is worth mentioning that this fruit has distinctive ridges running down the sides. Star fruit contains minerals like magnesium, potassium, fibre, vitamin C etc. Consuming this fruit would support immunity plus reduce inflammation, boosts digestion etc. We can eat star fruit with savory dishes and sweet eats etc. Rambutan intake: It can be added to desserts and snacks due to its juicy taste. It belongs to south-east Asia and it is a medium sized tropical tree. It is rich in flavonoids, vitamin C etc. Intake of this fruit would protect our skin from oxidative damage. It could be eaten alone or combined with other fruits etc. Mangosteen intake: It is true that mangosteen, which is called the queen of fruits, has got a perfect balance of sweetness and tanginess. It is usually found growing in islands in south-east Asia from the Malay Peninsula to Borneo. It has got vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, fibres etc. Intake of mangosteen would fight free radicals and lower inflammation. Passion fruit intake: Known as Krishna phal in India, passion fruit is found in subtropical regions of South America from southern Brazil to northern Argentina. They can be round or oval in shape and have vitamins A,C plus fibres etc. Intake of passion fruit would support heart health, boost the immune system, boost skin health etc. It must be noted that the unique flavour profile o of passion fruit would elevate dishes, sweet to savory.

How would you react if you come to know that certain abnormalities in the hands would reveal hidden or underlying health issues in us? Taken aback right!! It is true that the skin, nails, joints and circulation etc in the hands are closely linked to the cardiovascular system, nervous system etc. Point to be noted is that subtle changes in colour, swelling, or nail shape would show the health conditions like nutrient deficiencies, thyroid disorders etc in us. Even serious liver disease would also be revealed by these subtle changes. Please take care. Various abnormalities in our hands that would suggest a hidden health problem in u are Having cold hands: It must be taken into account that having cold hands always would indicate poor blood circulation, low thyroid function etc.  For some people, hands would be cold even in warmer conditions. They must get checked for BP and thyroid without fail. Having shaky hands: Caffeine or stress can cause mild hand tremors. If the hand tremors are persistent, then it could be due to serious issues like PD or Parkinson Disease. Having clubbed fingertips: Oxygen deprivation in the blood is shown by clubbed finger tips. Here, finger tips swell and the nail curves downward. Lung diseases, heart diseases and liver diseases are revealed by this. Having discoloured nails: If a person has fungal infections, bronchitis etc, then his or her nails would be yellowish in colour. In the same manner, pale coloured nails reveal the presence of anaemia. Lack of oxygen in the blood (due to heart and lung disorders) is shown by bluish nails. Having swollen fingers: Arthritis, hormonal imbalances and kidney disease are shown by swollen fingers. Internal stress would be shown by inflammation and fluid retention etc. Having red, itchy rashes: Eczema or psoriasis can cause persistent rashes on the hands. Autoimmune diseases and allergic reactions to foods etc would also cause red itchy rashes. Please take care. Having skin peeling around finger tips: Vitamin B deficiency or niacin or vitamin B3 deficiency or vitamin B7 deficiency would result in skin peeling around finger tips. Numbness or tingling sensation: Carpal tunnel syndrome, diabetes etc would be shown by these kinds of sensations in the hands. Please be careful. Dark lines under nails: Trauma could be shown as dark lines. It is shocking to note that dark lines under the nails could be due to melanoma also. Melanoma is a type of skin cancer is known. Weak grip strength: Muscle wasting or nerve issue or early stage of rheumatoid arthritis is indicated by weak grip strength. Overall decrease in the physical health in the senior persons is also shown by this.

After eating a meal or food, do you get the urge to poop? If this happens rarely, then it is not an issue but if it happens regularly then it could be a serious issue. Then, doctors must be consulted without fail. It is believed that the feel of poop after eating food is a natural response of the body and the stomach gives signals to the colon to make way for new food.  Underlying health issues are indicated if there is a need to poop every time after eating meals. Various possible reasons are Anxiety and stress: It must be noted that in digestion gut-brain connections play a huge role. As a result, some people are more prone to go to the toilet after eating food and this could be due to stress. Gastrocolic reflux: After eating, bowel movement would get stimulated due to normal reflux. This would take place especially when the person eats larger and high fat foods. Food intolerances: Our digestive system would get irritated by certain foods such as dairy, gluten etc. Spicy foods can also lead to irritation. Intake of fibre based foods would be superb for digestion but excess intake would lead to frequent bowel movements. Caffeine and sugar intake: Bowel movements would be triggered when a person consumes caffeine and sugar as they would act as laxative. Persons who have sensitive digestive systems, persons who are more prone to anxiety, those with IBS and those who work in shifts would get affected. That is they would have more urge to poop after eating food. When to worry and seek medical attention? It is noteworthy that after eating food if he or she has persistent diarrhoea, abdominal pain, unexplained weight loss and blood in stool etc, then seeking medical attention is compulsory. Managing this issue: It would be possible to manage the issue of pooping after eating meals by eating a well balanced meal consisting of lean proteins, healthy fats and moderate amounts of fibres etc. Following a FODMAP diet would help in managing bowel movements by easing digestive discomfort. By pinpointing dietary triggers through a food diary, by i incorporating mindfulness, deep breathing exercises etc. The issue regarding pooping after eating food can be managed by limiting caffeine and sugar. It is important to stay hydrated by drinking enough water and avoiding excess fluids during meals. Gut health could be supported by including fermented foods, kefir, yoghurt etc.

Do you when a woman would feel happy and excited in her life? It is when she becomes a mother. For about 9 months, a pregnant mother would nourish her baby with her blood. The period of pregnancy is not easy for every woman and many women face issues during their pregnancy time. In such a situation, every pregnant mother would want her baby to be born safely. Delivering safely is not a guarantee as pregnant mothers could face miscarriage in her first 3 months. There are so many reasons why miscarriage would take place in a pregnant mother and these are genetic abnormality, hormone imbalance, abnormality in uterus, disease like BP/thyroid etc, mental as well as physical stress, being obese or underweight etc. Sometimes, taking medicines without consulting the doctor can also cause miscarriage in the pregnant mothers. Pregnant mothers facing miscarriage then show signs such as lower abdominal pain, fever, bleeding, pelvic pain, vomiting, dizziness etc. Ways to avoid miscarriage are Avoid smoking or drinking etc: Pregnancy is an important period in the lives of every woman. Hence, she must avoid smoking or drinking etc. Not take medicines without doctor advice: Pregnant mothers must refrain from taking medicines without the advice of the doctor. Please, be careful. Intake of water: Drinking eight to ten glasses of water per day is necessary for a pregnant mother. This would keep her hydrated throughout the day. Don`t sit in one place: To avoid miscarriage, pregnant mothers must not sit at a particular place for a long time. That is she must be active and do walking in between. Avoid lifting heavy objects: Pregnant mothers must not lift heavy objects or do strenuous work etc. Please take care. Sleep well: It is noteworthy that pregnant mothers must sleep well for 6 to 7 hours every night. She must also take rest and sleep during the day for atleast an hour. Avoid travelliling: It is very important for the pregnant mothers not to travel during the first 3 months of her pregnancy to avoid miscarriage etc.