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Mango

Mango

Mango (aam in Hindi) is the national fruit of India. Also known as the king of fruits, Mango is one of the most popular fruits around the world. The fruit comes in many sizes, flavours and colours e.g. yellow, orange, red and green. It is a summer fruit and is consumed both raw and ripe. The ripe fruit is used as dessert, for preparing mango jelly, mango shake, and mango lassi. Unripe mangoes are green in colour. They are used in chutneys, pickles, salad and in making a drink

Insulin plant

Insulin plant

Insulin plant, also known as Kostum, is known for its use in reducing blood sugar level. The plant grows up to a height of 3 feet. It bears large fleshy leaves which are green on the upper side and light purple on the lower side. It bears orange red flowers that have ornamental value. It grows easily in places with a little shade and propagates by rhizomes or stem cuttings. It is a native of South East Asia. It is cultivated in many Indian states, especially Kerala. Medical b

Bottle gourd

Bottle gourd

Bottle gourd (Kaddu, lauki, doodhi and Ghia in Hindi) is a member of gourd family. It is commonly used as a vegetable. This hairy climber grows up to a height of 30 feet, has a green, ridged stem and bears five lobed leaves. It has large yellow flowers followed by long fruits ranging from few inches to few feet, with green skin, white flesh and many white seeds embedded in pulp. It is a native of Africa but also cultivated in regions with a warm climate such India, Sri Lanka,

Kiwi fruit

Kiwi fruit

Kiwi fruit, also known as Chinese gooseberry, is the edible berry of a tree native to China. It is a popular fruit in New Zealand and eaten all over the world. It has high nutritious value and delicious taste. The fruit is brown, hairy and oval shaped; it grows on a woody wine. It contains a white pulp at the center, rows of tiny black seeds and greenish flesh. Chemical components: Kiwi fruit is very nutritious. It consists of vitamins, minerals and flavonoids. It has a highe

Brussels sprout

Brussels sprout

Brussels sprout is a member of the cabbage family. The plant grows up to a height of one meter. It has edible sprouts (buds) that grow on the stalk; they resemble a cabbage but are smaller in size (2-4cm in diameter). The buds have small dark green leaves. Brussels sprout is a winter crop; it grows in cold and humid conditions. The plant is thought to be from Brussels originally and cultivated in cold places of America and Europe. Chemical composition: Brussels sprout contain

Urinary Incontinence

Urinary Incontinence

Urinary incontinence (UI) is the involuntary leakage of urine. It is often referred to as the hidden epidemic. At different ages, males and females have different risks for developing UI. In childhood, girls usually develop bladder control at an earlier age than boys, and therefore bedwetting -- or nocturnal enuresis -- is less common in girls. However, adult women are far more likely to experience UI than adult men because of anatomical differences in the pelvic region and t

Type 1 Diabetes

Type 1 Diabetes

Diabetes is a metabolic disorder that results in an increase in blood sugar levels. There are three types of diabetes. Type 1 juvenile or insulin dependent diabetes mellitus (IDDM) occurs in young people and children. Type 2 diabetes is non-insulin dependent (NIDDM) diabetes which occurs above the age of 40. Gestational diabetes is temporary type that occurs in pregnant women due to hormonal changes. In this form, blood sugar levels are usually restored after child birth. Cau

Toddy Palm

Toddy Palm

Toddy palm (Sugar palm, Palmyra palm or Cambodian palm) is the national tree of Cambodia. It is a native of South East Asia and also grown in Africa, India and Malaysia. It is a member of the palm family. It is a large tree that reaches up to a height of 25-30 meters. The has a broad bark, long and spiny stalk, unisexual flowers, and fan shaped leathery leaves deeply divided up to the centre. The fruit resembles a coconut. It is three sided, is deep purplish in colour. It con

Type 2 Diabetes

Type 2 Diabetes

Type 2 Diabetes is the body’s inability to use insulin or the pancreas not secreting enough insulin. This causes a rise in the blood sugar level. Type 2 diabetes is not insulin dependent; it can be managed by sugar level lowering medicines, diet control, exercises and lifestyle changes. However, if left untreated, it can cause many health problems such as kidney damage, eye problems including retinal damage and cardiovascular diseases. Causes: Obesity, age, sedentary lifestyl