Venkat Shenoy, Mumbai/Kodialbail

Mr.Jayaram Shetty, if somebody gives free advise about the health and that saves lives, whats wrong in that, your comments are un-acceptable, looks like you donot have that kind of advising behavior to others.
WHO Cares you cares you Mr.Jayram, Many of them like the health comments to remain healthy.

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A. S. Mathew, U.S.A.

MR. P.A.L. RANQUINHA: Your information about Homeopathy in England which is called as a
"WITCHCRAFT" was quite interesting and surprising. The Royal family of Engalnd are strong believers in the Homepathic medicines. Based on your comment, they may be practising "witchcraft".

It may be true that some unethical people might be manufacturing the AYURVEDIC and  HOMEOPATHIC medicines in a cheaper manner to make money. But it doesn't mean that those two great medical systems are disappearing from the world, but indeed getting more popularity in many parts of the world, especially in the U.S.

For occasional sleeplessness, I take an Homeopathic medicine made in the U.S. by Luyties. The ingredients are minute dose of Avena St, Kali phos and Passiflora. This non-prescription medicine is the best I have used for sleeplessness. If the people are consuming any kind of medication straight from the stores, that is their mistake, and we can't blame the medical system.

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ISMAIL.K.PERINJE, PERINJE-YANBU/KSA

I wonder a gentleman from Udupi has no common sense for 'food for thought'It is ironic that the primary knowledge about food consumption lacking by the individual even after we are living in internet age is unfortunate!!! .

Just I mentioned my earlier comments about walking/Running-I just add that regular walking/running improves our cardiovascular health.During a run, a person's arteries expand and contract three times more than when being sedentary.This helps the elasticity of the arteries and it keeps arteries open which in turn lowers B.pressure by keeping Blood flow smooth.

Regular walk/run raises good (HDL) CHOLESTEROL and reduces the risk of BLOOD CLOTTING.For whomsoever it may concern.... leaves called 'celery' which burns more calories while chewing than what it again enhances burning extra calories during digestion.

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P. A. L. RASQUINHA, MANGALORE

EVERY INDIAN IS A DOCTOR.

IN INDIA EVERY PLACE IS A TOILET SPITING AREA AND GARBAGE AREA.

EVERY INDIAN IS A CONSULTANT AND
ADVISER IN ANY SUBJECT.

THERE ARE SIX MEDICAL COLLEGES IN OUR TWIN DISTRICTS. OUT OF WHICH FOUR ARE WITH POST GRADUATE STUDIES.

THERE ARE MANY SUPER SPECIALITY HOSPITALS IN OUR TWIN DISTRICTS IN GENERAL AND STATE IN PARTICULAR.

BUT SAD THING IS THAT PEOPLE GO TO AN ASTROLOGER, OR AN UNEDUCATED SELF MADE DOCTOR, TAKE AYURVEDIC OR HOMEOPATHIC MEDICINES READILY AVAILABLE IN MANY SHOPS WITHOUT KNOWING THE CONTENTS INSIDE.

A LAB ANALYSIS CONDUCTED IN THE STATE OF KERALA HAS FOUND THAT NINETY NINE PERCENT OF THE AYURVEDIC MEDICINES CONTAIN MORE FIFTY PERCENT OF ALCOHOL AND HOMEOPATHIC MEDICINES CONTAIN MILD STEROIDS.

THAT IS WHY THESE MEDICINES ARE BANNED IN MANY ADVANCED COUNTRIES. AND IN UNITED KINGDOM THEY CALL HOMEOPATHY AS WITCH CRAFT.

CAN ANY ONE PLS. EDUCATE ME THAT IS THERE ANY GOVERNEMENT AGENCY OR LABORATORIES WHICH CONDUCTS TESTING/ANALYSIS OF THESE MEDICINES AND IS IT MANDATORY FOR THESE COMPANIES/ MANUFACTURERS TO OBTAIN A LICENSE OR APROVAL BEFORE RELEASING A NEW MEDICINE? IS THERE A PERIODICAL ANALYSIS OF AYURVEDIC AND HOMEOPATHIC MEDICINES LIKE A DRUG CONTROLER FOR ALLOPATHIC MDECINES???

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Donald Roche, Mangalore/Bolar

When delicious food (meat) comes, people say what ya let us eat it nothing will happen. No body lives for ever. L et us enjoy life. When you advise smoker,,,he says if i smoke nothing happens to me. That Dr. smokes ,this Dr, smokes and they advise others. If a person gets pain in chest or arm if you tell him to go and see physician ,,he will say what ya they will ask for blood test ,this test, that test and they will give big list of medicine and diseases. So it is useless to advise people who have no knowledge about health and science. For any sickness they will go to astrologers and seek advise. For pain they will go for liquor. If they get news of sudden death(Heart attack) some people say" Bootha akdini". So educaton and spreading health and science knowledge is essential. Eradicating superstitions(superstitious belief) is another step to gain health.

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Nithin Kumar, Goa/Kuwait

Dear Mr.Jayaram as a medical doctor I found nothing wrong with the comments of our readers.Very informative write ups.Key factor is unless and untill change in life style human body will prone to deseases.Avoid red meat,coconut oil,ghee,cheese,butter,ice cream,fried food.Eat more fruits,vegetables.Fitness exercise like yoga,walk,aerobic will improve HDL level,reduces LDL(Bad cholesterol).Avoid stress,smoking and alcohol.Maintaining good sleeping pattern is vital.Sleep minimum 7-8 hrs.New defination for being healthy -"Enthusiasm to do work and to be compassionate"

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Jayarama Shetty, Udupi

From the comments so far it seems like our commentators from USA,Sydney and KSA are well educated doctors quick to conclude that junk food is the culprit. it is obvious that the article has not read read correctly and understood. Even the article has not concluded what may be the reason whereas our free advice doctors have an answer.
It is suffice to say that in every indian there is doctor. we dont need doctors!

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Tony, Mangalore/Sydney

Lack of physical exercise, and eating more of junk food, such as pastries, pizza, pies, hamburgers and creamy pasta dishes mainly contribute to the high cholesterol. Here are a few hints and guidelines to reduce and/or limit your cholesterol. Avoid all sorts of fried foods. While it is well known that foods like red meat, eggs, butter and cheese do contain high percentage of fat content, which largely contribute to the high cholesterol, it is now well established and beyond doubt that cocunut (and cocunut oil as well) which Indians use in plenty in their chutnies, curries and other cuisines has high fat content and, therefore, should be avoided altogether. Nowadays there is the coconut skim milk available in the supermarkets (comes in small tins) which can be used instead for cooking. Coconut oil also to be avoided, instead use canola, sunflower or soyabean. Of course, cholesterol free olive oil is quite good, but it is rather expensive. Eat only lean meat, trimmed of fat, and chicken without skin. Limit eating the fatty sausages and salami. Incorporate dried beans, peas and lentils in your diet, and of course,eat plenty of green vegetables and fruits. With the rapid economic development in India during the past few decades, there are plenty of middle and rich class families have emerged, so also the fast lifestyle, so much so, and sadly, less and less quality cooking takes place at home kitchens and people are resorting to short cuts like takeaway food etc.

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Valson Mendonsa, Mangalore/USA

Heart attacks incidents are alaraming in Managlore every single day due to consumption of rich food, these days people normally eat lot of meat on daily basis rather than fish (expensive)as the price is equal per KG.

Following are the common causes for Heart Disease:
1.High Blood Cholesterol.
2.High Blood Pressure (Stress)
3.Obesity and Overweight.
4.Smoking and daily drinking
5.Physical Inactivity
6.Family History

WARNING SIGNS:Remember, IF SOMEONE GETS PAIN IN THE CHEST WHICH IS LASTING FOR 3 TO 10 MINUTES ALL OVER FROM CHEST, ARMS, AND FEEL CONFUSION, that means, these are Heart Attack warning signs.(Many people think this is due to Gas but not)

YOU NEED TO DO: WITHOUT DELAY you need to consult your Cardilogist(Specialist)or Other doctor.

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Joel, Sydney/ mangalore`

Its not the Fast food that causes cholestrol in Young Indian its the Normal food we eat cos Indian food is no Food unless it has ben cooked with 2 litres of Oil or Ghee.. added to that 70% of cholestrol is produced by our body itself so it really does not matter if one jus eats veggies for the rest of his life but he can have cholestrol too for the simple reason the amount of oil or Ghee he uses to cook those veggies

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A. S.Mathew, U.S.A.

In the fast lifestyle, if fast food play a key role, there is a great danger waiting in front of us
with many modern diseases at an
early stage.

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ISMAIL.K.PERINJE, PERINJE-YANBU/KSA

Fast Foods&Junk foods are mainly responsible for high cholesterol in the circumstances of mechanical life present generation. Last night's Morning 'GANJI, with yogurt is far better than Jam/Butter/ oily french toasts/sausages/francs for breakfast.More Veggie in lunch and dinner with occasional non veg solve the problem.But remember, exercise and walking daily for a while enhance healthy life....

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