Why is drinking cold water bad for you ???

Why is drinking cold water bad for you ???

If you drink chilled water, there is a temperature mismatch which takes a toll on your digestive health. Your body also finds it difficult to absorb cold water after work out. Drinking chilled water right after work out may lead to chronic stomach pain as extremely cold water shocks your body.

-Causes indigestion

-blood vessels shrink

-Hinders functioning of the immune system

-Drink warmer or room temperature water

Drinking cold water, especially in summer, feels heavenly. It helps you cool down in a matter of seconds, but ever thought about how it might be harming your body?  You've enough reasons to restrict the use of cold water as it affects your digestive tract in harmful ways. Drinking cold water shrinks blood vessels, weak immune system, and causes indigestion. Drink warm or room temperature water to keep health issues away. When eating out, always ask the server for water with no ice, even in summer. 

It is spring and you are standing on a wooden dock that extends into a high mountain lake. While the temperature in the air is fairly warm, the top layer of the lake has only recently melted and you can tell by the color of the crystal clear blue water that it is anything but warm. You close your eyes and dive in. 
What does your body do? What does your skin do? Are you relaxed and open, or tight and constricted?
You probably know that warm water opens your pores and makes your skin feel looser, while cold water closes your pores and constricts your skin. So what do you think drinking cold water does to your digestive tract? Drinking ice-cold water is bad for you and your health.
The researchers found that changing the water temperature affected the sweating response of the participants and how much water they drank. The optimal water temperature in the study was 16°C (60.8°F), which is the temperature of cool tap water because the participants drank more water and sweated less.
The researchers concluded that drinking water at 16°C may be the best temperature for rehydration in dehydrated athletes. 

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Coronavirus (According to WHO)

                                      Coronavirus (According to WHO)

All information collected from the WHO website 

According to WHO Coronavirus is Coronaviruses (CoV) are a large family of viruses that cause illness ranging from the common cold to more severe diseases such as the Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS-CoV) and Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS-CoV). A novel coronavirus (nCoV) is a new strain that has not been previously identified in humans.  

Coronaviruses are zoonotic, meaning they are transmitted between animals and people.  Detailed investigations found that SARS-CoV was transmitted from civet cats to humans and MERS-CoV from dromedary camels to humans. Several known coronaviruses are circulating in animals that have not yet infected humans. 

Common signs of infection include respiratory symptoms, fever, cough, shortness of breath and breathing difficulties. In more severe cases, the infection can cause pneumonia, severe acute respiratory syndrome, kidney failure, and even death. 

Standard recommendations to prevent infection spread include regular hand washing, covering mouth and nose when coughing and sneezing, thoroughly cooking meat and eggs. Avoid close contact with anyone showing symptoms of respiratory illness such as coughing and sneezing.

Basic protective measures against the new coronavirus

Stay aware of the latest information on the COVID-19 outbreak, available on the WHO website and through your national and local public health authority. COVID-19 is still affecting mostly people in China with some outbreaks in other countries. Most people who become infected experience mild illness and recover, but it can be more severe for others. Take care of your health and protect others by doing the following:

Wash your hands frequently

Regularly and thoroughly clean your hands with an alcohol-based hand rub or wash them with soap and water.

Why? Washing your hands with soap and water or using alcohol-based hand rub kills viruses that may be on your hands.

Maintain social distancing

Maintain at least 1 meter (3 feet) distance between yourself and anyone who is coughing or sneezing.

Why? When someone coughs or sneezes them spray small liquid droplets from their nose or mouth which may contain the s. If you are too close, you can breathe in the droplets, including the COVID-19 virus if the person coughing has the disease.

Avoid touching eyes, nose and mouth

Why? Hands touch many surfaces and can pick up viruses. Once contaminated, hands can transfer the virus to your eyes, nose or mouth. From there, the virus can enter your body and can make you sick.

Practice respiratory hygiene

Make sure you, and the people around you, follow good respiratory hygiene. This means covering your mouth and nose with your bent elbow or tissue when you cough or sneeze. Then dispose of the used tissue immediately.

Why? Droplets spread the virus. By following good respiratory hygiene you protect the people around you from viruses such as cold, flu and COVID-19.

If you have fever, cough and difficulty breathing, seek medical care early

Stay home if you feel unwell. If you have a fever, cough and difficulty breathing, seek medical attention and call in advance. Follow the directions of your local health authority.

Why? National and local authorities will have the most up to date information on the situation in your area. Calling in advance will allow your health care provider to quickly direct you to the right health facility. This will also protect you and help prevent the ad of viruses and other infections.

Stay informed and follow the advice give healthcare provider: 

Stay informed on the latest developments about COVID-19. Follow the advice by your healthcare provider, your national and local public health authority or your employer on how to protect yourself and others from COVID-19.

Why? National and local authorities will have the most up to date information on whether COVID-19 is spreading in your area. They are best placed to advise on what people in your area should be doing to protect themselves.

Protection measures for persons who are in or have recently visited (past 14 days) areas where COVID-19 is spreading

• Follow the guidance outlined above.

• Stay at home if you begin to feel unwell, even with mild symptoms such as headache and slight runny nose, until you recover. Why? Avoiding contact with others and visits to medical facilities will allow these facilities to operate more effectively and help protect you and others from possible COVID-19 and other viruses.

• If you develop fever, cough and difficulty breathing, seek medical advice promptly as this may be due to a respiratory infection or other serious condition. Call in advance and tell your provider of any recent travel or contact with travelers. Why? Calling in advance will allow your health care provider to quickly direct you to the right health facility. This will also help to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and other viruses.

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Depression and diet

            Depression and diet

 Depression is a state of low mood and aversion activity. It can affect a person's thoughts, behavior, motivation, feelings, and sense of well- being. It may feature sadness, difficulty in thinking and concentration and a significant increase or decrease in appetite and time spent sleeping. People experiencing depression may have a feeling of dejection, hopelessness and sometimes, suicidal thoughts. 

 It can either be short term or long term. The core symptom of depression is said to be anhedonia, which refers to the loss of interest or a loss of feeling of pleasure in certain activities that usually bring joy to people. 

 Depressed mood is a symptom of some mood disorders such as major depressive disorder or dysthymia, it is a normal temporary reaction to life events, such as the loss of a loved one, and it is also a symptom of some physical disease and a side effect of some drugs and medical treatments. 

 Unfortunately, there is no specific diet that's been proven to relieve depression. Still, while certain eating plans or foods may not ease your symptoms or put you instantly in a better mood, a healthy diet may help as part of your overall treatment. 

A Mediterranean style diet:

 improve your overall diet and you could reduce your depression. That the key takeaway from a first of its kind trial examining the effects of a modified Mediterranean diet on major depression. The link between diet and depression is complex, involving several biological pathways and processes, each of which is under the influence of our gut microbiota. 

 For the study, one group upped their intake of fresh fruit and veggies, whole grains, legumes, fish, lean and meats, olive oil, and nuts, while cutting back on sweets, refined cereals, fried food, processed meats, and sugary drinks. A control group received only social support for their depression. After three months, a third of those in the Mediterranean diet group reported significant symptoms of relief, compared with just 8% of the control group. 

Anti-oxidants prevent cell damage:

 Our bodies normally make molecules called free radicals, but these can lead to cell damage, aging, and other problems. 

 Studies show that your brain is particularly at risk, although there's no way to stop free radicals completely, you can be able to lessen their destructive effect by eating foods rich in antioxidants, including:

 - Beta- carotene: apricots, broccoli, cantaloupe, carrots, collards, peaches, pumpkin, spinach, sweet potato

- Vitamin C: Blueberries, broccoli, grapefruits, kiwi, peppers, potatoes, strawberries, tomato. 

- Vitamin E: Margarine, nuts and seeds, vegetable oils, wheat germ

Smart- carbs can have a calming effect:

 Carbohydrates are linked to the mood-boosting brain chemical, serotonin. Experts aren't sure, but carb craving sometimes may be related to low serotonin activity. 

 Choose your carbs wisely. Limit sugary foods and opt for smart or complex carbs (such as whole grains) rather than simple carbs (such as cakes and cookies). Fruits, vegetables, and legumes also have healthy carbs and fiber.  

Protein-rich foods boost alertness:

  Foods like turkey, tuna, and chicken have an amino acid called tryptophan, which may help you make serotonin. Try to eat something with protein several times a day, especially when you need to clear your mind and boost your energy. Good sources of healthy protein include beans and peas, lean beef, low- fat cheese, fish, milk, soy products, and yogurt. 

Turkey:

Turkey contains tryptophan, the amino thanksgiving day revelers love to blame for inducing their post-feast slumber. While turkey probably won't really make you sleepy, tryptophan may be helpful in treating mental health problems like depression. your body uses tryptophan to make the mood-elevating hormone serotonin. 

Try a Mediterranean diet for B vitamins:

  A Spanish study found that rates of depression tended to rise in men, especially smokers, as they got less folate. The same thing happened for women, especially those who smoked or didn't exercise but when they got less vitamin B12. 

 This wasn't the first study to find a link between these vitamins and depression. researchers aren't sure which way the influence goes, do poor nutrient levels lead to depression, or does depression lead people to eat poorly.  

 In either case, you can get both of these B vitamins from foods in a Mediterranean diet. Legumes, nuts, many fruits, and dark green vegetables have folate. Vitamin B12 can be found in all lean and low- fat animal products, such as fish ad low-fat dairy production. 

Leafy Greens:

 In the new antidepressant food rankings, leafy greens like watercress, spinach, mustard greens, lettuce, and swiss chard got top billing. These foods earned the highest scores out of all animal- and plant-based foods, suggesting that they're an important part of preventing or treating depressive disorders. These veggies are rich in folate, a water-soluble B vitamin. Low folate levels have been linked to depressive symptoms and poor response to antidepressants.  

  Plus, the vitamin may affect mood-related chemicals in the brain, serotonin levels have been shown to rise with foods rich in folate, noted Torey Armul, RD, a spokesperson for the academy of nutrition and dietetics. Some people with depression have reduced the transmission of these important chemicals messenger. 

Get enough vitamin D:

 Vitamin D receptors are located throughout the body, including your brain. A recent national study found that the like hood of having depression is higher in people with low levels of vitamin D. In another study, researchers from the University of Toronto noticed that people who had symptoms of depression, particularly those with seasonal affective disorder. Tended to get better when the amount of vitamin D in their bodies went up as you'd expect it to during the spring and summer. 

Select selenium-rich foods:

 Studies have reported a link between low selenium and poor moods. The recommended amount for selenium is 55 micrograms a day for adults. 
- Beans and legumes
- Lean meat
- Low-fat dairy products 
- Nuts and seeds 
- Seafood 
- Whole grains 

Omega-3 fatty acids:

 Recently, scientists found that societies that don't eat enough omega-3 may have higher rates of major depressive disorders. Other studies show that people who don't often eat fish, a rich source of these fatty acids, are more likely to have depression. As a double benefit, omega-3s are good for your heart. 

Brain- healthy fats:

 Fat is back and with good reason. healthy fats like those found in nuts and fish are crucial for brain health and may play a role in fighting depression. 

 In a large review of studies, people eating the most fish had a 17% lower risk depression than those eating the least fish, another review found that omega-3 fish oil supplements boosted the effects of medication in people with depression, compared with taking a placebo. 

Fermented Foods:

 Animal studies suggest that certain live bacteria and yeast, known as probiotics, may be helpful in fighting depression and anxiety. Fermented foods like kimchi and kefir are chock full of healthy bacteria thought to soothe gut inflammation.  

Leafy greens:

 In the new Antidepressant food rankings, leafy greens like watercress, spinach, mustard greens, lettuce, and swiss chard got top billing. These foods earned the highest scores out of all animal and plant-based foods, suggesting that they're an important part of preventing or treating depressive disorders. These veggies are rich in folate, a water-soluble B vitamin. Low folate levels have been linked to depressive symptoms and poor response to antidepressants. 

Dark chocolate:

  Cocoa beans contain flavonoids, plant-based nutrients that are powerful antioxidants and can improve mood. In a large study of U.S. women without previous depression, higher flavonoid consumption was linked with a lower risk of depression, especially among older women. 

Sweet potatoes:

 Carrots, squash, and sweet potatoes get their organ hue from carotenoids, a type of antioxidant that helps in warding off depression. A study of men and women in the U.S. revealed an association between greater blood levels of carotenoids and optimism. Researchers weren't able to tease out cause and effect, but they suspect that optimistic people eat healthier diets and people in better physical health are more optimistic. 

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