Search
160 articles for “intake”
-
A Survey Study on Dietary Habits of School Going Children and its Impact on their General Health and Immunity
Abstract: Introduction: In recent years, children food habit has become a major source of concern. Not only the faulty diet but also irregular time of diet, quality of homemade and outside prepared food (restaurant and street food), packet food i.e. biscuits, chocolates, this type of food affects the digestion and seems to compromise the body’s immunity more in long term. Particular attention should be given by the parents for inaccurate food …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Ayurvedic Science, Yoga and Naturopathy · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2020 Read article
-
Randomized Comparative Clinical Study of Virechana Karma & Dhanyamla Sarvang Dhara in the Management of Sthaulya w. s. r. to Obesity
Abstract: Modernization, affluence, science, and technological development leads to still more sedentary lifestyles, which lead to many disorders in which obesity is considered as a multifactorial disease. The World Health Organization (WHO) recognized obesity as one of the most serious public health problems of the 21st century. Obesity can be defined as abnormal or excessive fat accumulation that presents a risk to health. Obesity is a physiological, psychological, and social disorder, …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Ayurvedic Science, Yoga and Naturopathy · Vol. 7, Issue 3, 2020 · pp. 40–49 Read article
-
Role of Pathya and Sansodhanana Chikitsa in Management of Endocrine Disorder Related Menometrorrhagia
Abstract: Menstrual disorders pose a huge burden on gynecology OPD in the current scenario, accounting for approximately 20% of total patients. Menometrorrhagia is one of them which is a very common complaint. In normal reproductive physiology an important role plays by Endocrine hormones. In India, the most common endocrine disorders that affect the menstrual cycle, along with other systemic symptoms are thyroid disorder or deranged prolactin hormones thus it becomes the …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Ayurvedic Science, Yoga and Naturopathy · Vol. 9, Issue 03, 2022 · pp. 12–23 Read article
-
Prevalence of Dental Fluorosis in Area of Yemen with Above Optimal Level of Fluoride in Drinking Water: An Exploratory Survey
Abstract: Dental Fluorosis is a developmental defect in enamel formation. It is caused by excessive fluoride intake while teeth are developing; during this period (before teeth erupt) dental tissue is very sensitive to fluoride, typically during a child’s first eight years. The aim of this study is to provide the community with sufficient knowledge about the problem and suggest solutions for prevention from it in future. This study was conducted from …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Dentistry · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2015 · pp. 15–25 Read article
-
Oral Health During Pregnancy: A General Review
Abstract: A specific health issue that has been studied to possibly be influenced by oral health is pregnancies. Although the preventative strategies for reducing oral health problems are known and practiced, not many people, including pregnant women, adhere to this knowledge, and this is a large issue this article focuses on. Due to the effect of hormones released in pregnancy, Pregnant mother consume a larger intake of carbohydrates, which means it …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Dentistry · Vol. 12, Issue 3, 2021 · pp. 20–25 Read article
-
A Study to Correlate Dental Caries and Food Habits among Primary School Children in Selected Schools in Honnavar, Uttara Kannada
Abstract: Background: Approximately 2 billion people worldwide have tooth decay in their permanent teeth, and 514 million children have tooth decay in their teeth. The risk of tooth decay increases as its frequency increases, sugar and food intake increases, and it tends to remain in tissues for longer periods of time. This study aims to establish the link between dental diseases and diet among primary school children in selected schools in …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Dentistry · Vol. 14, Issue 3, 2023 · pp. 15–23 Read article
-
A STUDY OF INDIAN FEMALE SUBSTANCE ABUSERS IN TREATMENT DEMOGRAPHIC AND PSYCHOMETRIC VARIABLES
Abstract: THE ADDICTIVE PROCESSThe drug epidemic is several decades old in India. It has moved from culturally accepted recreational phenomena towards the newer drug use of Heroin, ocaine and other designer drugs. Routes of administration have shifted from oral intake and inhalation to chasing and injecting drug use. While this, in a way, represents man’s hedonistic nature, it is also a symptom of the inherent dysfunction in society and its social …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Health Professions · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 1–9 Read article
-
The Effectiveness of Structured Teaching Programme on Role of Iodine in Prevention of Iodine Deficiency Disorders among Women in Selected Urban Areas of Tirupati
Abstract: Background of the Study: Iodine deficiency disorders are emerging as a public health problem, especially in pregnant and breastfeeding women, in whom it can cause brain damage in the developing fetus or infant. Iodine deficiency gives rise to goiter (so called endemic goiter) in adults as well as cretinism in children, which results in developmental delay and other health problems. According to WHO, nearly 2 billion individuals had insufficient iodine …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Health Professions · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 29–38 Read article
-
Nutritional Assessment of Rural Farmers in Ahmadabad District of Gujarat State—Implication for Health and Well-being
Abstract: Nutrition is an important factorcontributing to health and functional ability. Malnutrition is more common in geriatric population but it is underestimated.Nutritional status is an important component of nutritional care and state of health of any individual. This study examined the nutritional status of rural farmers of Ahmadabad district in Gujarat State using dietary assessment method and body mass index (BMI). The major objectives of the study were to determine the …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Health Professions · Vol. 8, Issue 3, 2018 · pp. 57s–63s Read article
-
National Iron plus Initiative (NIPI) Programme for Health: A Novel Approach in Health Care
Abstract: Anaemia is the most important risk factor for under-nutrition and poor dietary intake of iron which results in major public health problem among the vulnerable age group of life cycles such as pregnant women, infants, young children and adolescents. As per WHO, if the prevalence of anaemia at community levels is more than 40%, it is considered a problem of high consequences. As per data of NFHS-IV level of prevalence …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Health Professions · Vol. 8, Issue 3, 2018 · pp. 103s–106s Read article
-
Smoking and Body Weight: Is There Any Relation?
Abstract: Tobacco is a tall, green leafy plant, originally grown in South and Central America, but now cultivated throughout the world. The link between smoking and body weight is evident as early as adolescence. Nicotine acts on nicotinic cholinergic receptors in the brain and autonomic ganglia. The binding of nicotine to the nicotinic receptors opens ion channels, allowing entry of sodium and calcium, thereby; augment the release of various neurotransmitters. This …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Health Professions · Vol. 3, Issue 3, 2013 · pp. 33–36 Read article
-
Recombinant Lactobacillus helveticus PJ4-Down Regulates TLR4 Mediated Inflammatory Responses in Sucrose Induced Diabetic Rats: A Novel Therapeutic Approach
Abstract: High sucrose diet (HSD) is known to induce type 2 diabetes. Recombinant Lactobacillus helveticus PJ4 was constructed to express the InuJ gene under the xylose promoter resulting in the secretion of inulosucrase enzyme in gastrointestinal tract which polymerizes the fructose moiety of sucrose to inulin type fructans. L. helveticus (pSLP-InuJ-Vhb) transformant (LHI) was intragastrically administered to rats fed with HSD diet. The composition of fecal microbiota and short-chain fatty acids …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Immunology · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 44–65 Read article
-
Immunity with Herbs
Abstract: Biologically immunity is a state in which organism have biological defense to fight infection, disease or another biological invasion. Immunity is of two types, it can be innate or acquired; innate immunity is natural while acquired is not natural. There are many sign and symptoms linked with immunodeficiency, which includes recurrent infections, unexplained weight loss, fatigue, cold and flu, cold sores, etc. Poor functioning of immune system is caused by …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Immunology · Vol. 8, Issue 3, 2018 · pp. 1–2 Read article
-
Ethnomedicinal Plants Used in the Treatment of Asthma by Indigenous People of Ranchi District of Jharkhand
Abstract: This paper enumerates the traditional uses of 10 plant species belonging to few genera representing nine families, which are used by the village communities of Oraon, Munda, Mahato, Santhal, Birhor and Sadri of Ranchi district of Jharkhand for the treatment of asthma. Asthma is a condition of attacks, difficult breathing and breathlessness due to the contraction of air tubes and accumulation of mucus. It is a fatal disease that affects …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Immunology · Vol. 9, Issue 3, 2019 · pp. 7–11 Read article
-
Assessing the Growth and Development of Children with Celiac Disease (1–12 years): A Descriptive Study
Abstract: Introduction: Celiac disease is a chronic autoimmune disease. It affects genetically susceptible individual by making the small intestine permanently sensitive to gluten. Gluten is found in wheat, rye and barley. Celiac disease is caused by intake of gluten. Patient with celiac disease experiences diarrhea, steatorrhea, weight loss and failure to thrive due to malabsorption. Objective: To assess the growth and development of children with celiac disease (1–12 years) attending the …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Immunology · Vol. 9, Issue 3, 2019 · pp. 12–19 Read article
-
Pathogenesis and Treatment of Tuberculosis (T.B) Disease
Abstract: Tuberculosis (TB) is an infectious illness spread through the air that is caused by organisms from the Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex. M. tuberculosis is a lung infection in primary stage, but it can infect any area of the body. M. tuberculosis infection can progress from latent TB infection, in which the bacteria are isolated within granulomas, to infectious infection, in which the patient develops symptoms such as cough, fever, night sweats, …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Immunology · Vol. 11, Issue 3, 2021 · pp. 42–48 Read article
-
Role of Natural Immunity Boosters
Abstract: Our immune system has the capacity to hit upon dangerous microorganisms and viruses that input our frame—those cells, additionally called antigens, assault them with the aid of using producing ‘antibodies’. Therefore, it is far vital to take immunity booster ingredients to reinforce the frame in opposition to COVID-19 infections. A movement or substance makes something more potent or extra effective. In scientific phrases, a booster dose is a supplementary dose …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Immunology · Vol. 12, Issue 1, 2022 · pp. 16–22 Read article
-
Increase of Glucose in Fasting condition –A review
Abstract: Estimation of blood glucose is very important for normal and diabetic cases. Fasting blood sugar is measurement after overnight fasting, values above 125 mg/dl indicates diabetes while post prandial sugar is sugar after meal, which is done after four hours meals. It has been seen that post prandial sugar levels are always higher compared to fasting but in few cases fasting levels were found elevated when compared to post prandial …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Immunology · Vol. 12, Issue 3, 2022 · pp. 23–26 Read article
-
Case Report on Nevirapine Induced Exfoliative Dermatitis
Abstract: Nevirapine is the first drug of non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors (NNRTI) class to treat seropositive patients, administered along with protease inhibitors and/or NRTIs. Nevirapine binds directly to reverse transcriptase (RT) and blocks the RNA-dependent and DNA-dependent polymerase enzyme. Exfoliative dermatitis is wide spread erythema and scaling of skin caused by pre-existing skin disorders, drugs and cancer, unknown causes. HIV infected patients are more prone to Exfoliative Dermatitis. This is a …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Medicine · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2015 · pp. 7–10 Read article
-
Review on Histological and Functional Effect of Alcohol on Liver and Kidney
Abstract: Alcohol consumption represents the third largest risk factor for disease burden in most countries of the world. The purpose of this review is to give a comprehensive report of the existing data on the potential adverse effects of alcohol on liver and kidney toxicity. We used 82 different published materials for the compilation of this review article. The Google search engine was used for accessing published materials from databases like …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Medical Science and Technology · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 49–62 Read article