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SyndromeSyndrome

Is group of health problems covering High BP, Diabetes, High Cholesterol, Obesity, IHD, Triglycerides, CAD, Heart Blocks.

Also known as

Metabolic

Syndrome

Such people will have another less mentioned problem -FATTY LIVER the incidence of fatty liver is very high in either sex. in 2000

Obese 80-85%Diabetes 60-70%Urban Pop. 30-

35%Rural Pop. 10-15%

Not only excess intake of saturated fats viz. Buffalo ghee, Oils but also excess intake of Carbohydrates lead to Fatty Liver

Many people think of hepatitis is the only problem that trouble the Liver. But major problem is Fatty Liver. Difficult to identify it because shows no symptoms. So identifying is not easy for general public and even for doctors.

Our body weight & height ratio Body Mass Index (BMI) should be between 18-23. Even 5% excess BMI indicates the problem of Fatty Liver

Liver is the metabolic Hqrs controlling more than 700 bio - chemical activities. It is as vital as Heart, Kidney, Lungs, Brain etc. Liver takes care of many life saving & supporting activities like

Digestion: Food we consume is converted to Chyme and goes to Liver from intestines. Fats, Proteins & Carbohydrates are are metabolised in the Liver and absorbed by the body. They are converted into essential substances for the body.

Energy Storage: The glucose after body utility is converted into fat and stored in the Liver. When body needs energy the fat in the Liver is converted into Glucose in the blood for circulation.

Liver - Production Unit: Metabolise Cholesterol, Enzymes, Fats Liver produces secretions that are very essential for Metabolic activity.

Liver - Big Filter: The poisonous ingredients of the foods, alcohol and medicines we consume are filtered and they are neutralized in our Liver. It also fight the harmful bacteria that enter into our body through various routes.

Fatty liver Problems - 3 Stages 1. Fatty Liver: This is beginning fat accumulates in the liver, but the efficiency of the liver is not reduced. Mostly asymptomatic or mild symptoms like gas, flatulence. Scanning helps in diagnosis. This is 100% curable

2. Steato Hepatitis: Excess fat, damaged liver with swelling & hardening is seen. Indigestion of fatty foods, pain in the left chest region. Yellow urine, muscle pains, joint pains are common symptoms. L. F. Test shows increased enzymes (SGOT/ SGPT). This stage is curable

3. Cirrhosis: Advanced stage. Liver is hardened like stone and damaged. Severe jaundice is seen. Ascitis, oedematous legs, anorexia, heamatemesis are some of the symptoms . Liver weight is reduced and the stage is very difficult to cure.

Metabolic syndrome is a silent killer as it is asymptomatic till advanced stage. People who consume animal protein, Obese, Diabetics, Hypertensives & people who lead sedentary life without proper exercise are having great threat of fatty liver.

Why Fatty Liver? Because our input is high and output is very poor. Leading to high Glucose levels in blood which is converted into fat. This is basis for fatty liver.

Other Reasons: Anti Epileptic/ TB, BP drugs on long term usage causes fatty liver. They contribute 20% but improper lifestyle contribute 80% for fatty liver. Fatty foods, carbohydrates, alcohol, smoke are major culprits.

Main cause - Insulin Resistance Insulin metabolise glucose. fats & conducts many bio-chemical functions. For obese though they have enough Insulin will not be very effective in its functioning. Metpharmin drug is given but lifestyle is vital. 40 min exercise/ day gives amazing results

Diagnosis: L. F. Test may not be very useful in diagnosis of fatty liver. US Scan, Elastoscan helps. Some times MRI, CT Scan of liver is essential for proper diagnosis.

What is the answer?

Proper lifestyle helps 80%. Like

20 min walk/ exercise/day

Low calorie/ low fat foodReduce 10% weight in

3-4 monFighting stress by YogaWeekly PhalopavaasaPhysically activeMentally occupied

This lifestyle greatly helps in X Syndrome viz. High BP, Diabetes, IHD, CAD, Hyper Cholestremia/ Lipedemia/ Triglycerides, Heart blocks for all fatty liver is also a basis. Allopathy may help in medical emergencies cause Latero genesis in long run.

Ayurveda has very good answer for fatty liver like under going Panchakarma for 28 days programme under expert supervision. Also taking abhyanganam weekly 2 times. Observing weekly fast with the help of water & fruits.

Daily breathing exercises on Vajrasana, Padmasana or Sthirasukhaasana for 5 min 2 to 3 times/day where ever you are house/office/train/ car/ meeting. 30 min Indoor games like TT, Shuttle, Tennecoit show good results in 3 mandals (120 days).

Even outdoor games like tennis, foot ball, swimming will show excellent results in 45 days. Your staple diet must be raagi, jawar, bajra with little rice. 70% filling with cooked veg. 30% with others. Consume 70 ml/ Kg water/ day.

Using steps instead of lift upto 3 floors, Distances upto 2 kms covering by foot, Avoiding AC environment, maintaining 500 ft distance between food & bed in the night. Avoiding day time sleep is very essential.

Attitude play a very vital role in X Syndrome take it easy policy, good family, social relations, helping attitude without expectations & reciprocation, yoga, dhyana will help a lot in managing this lifestyle syndrome.

Herbs like Cinnamon (Dalchini) daily 10 g, Ginger 10 g in your food. Consuming Triphala & Trikatu daily 5 g for 3 mandals will show very good results. Adding 4 garlic cloves in you food also helps. Taking steam bath weekly 2 times helps

Ancient Indian Life Sciences Ayurveda offered time tested Natural remedies like Guduchi, Kutuki, Meshasringi, Amla, Mulethi, Triphala, Wheat Grass, Flax seeds etc.

AdvantagesMetabolizes fat helps in ObesityImproves Blood CirculationReduces High BPClears blocks in Blood VesselsImproves Liver FunctionImproves Heart FunctionReduces High CholesterolReduces Triglycerides

Lifestyle Suggestions to handle X Syndrome•95% Vegetarian Food•Weekly once Phalopavasa (only fruits for 24-48 hrs/ Week)•Walking Briskly for 20 min daily•Yoga ,Dhyana for 20 min

•Consume Green Tea + Ginger cinnamon 2 times/ day•Taking bath with Aromatic Herbal scrub weekly twice• Avoid fried, tinned, NV foods•Consume more natural foods•Do Yoga, Dhyana, swimming, cycling, walking help a lot

For more info

Kovur MurthyWellness Consultant

98480 13958Sreyas Ayurvedic Family

Counselling Center

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