যেসব উপকার রয়েছে পালং শাকে

যেসব উপকার রয়েছে পালং শাকে

শীত আসতেই বাজারে উঠেছে পালং শাক। এই সময়ে কথায় কথায় বাঙালি বাড়ির দুপুরে ও রাতের খাবারে থাকে পালং শাকের নানা পদ। বিশেষ করে বেগুন, কুমড়ো দিয়ে মরিচ ঝোল তো মাঝেমধ্যেই হয়ে থাকে। কিন্তু প্রোটিন, ফাইবার, ভিটামিন এ এবং সি যুক্ত এই শাক রোজ রোজ খেতে ইচ্ছা হয় না অনেকেরই।

সে কারণেই জানা দরকার, কত দিক দিয়ে শরীরের যত্ন নিতে পারে এই শাক। নিয়মিত পালং শাক খেলে বেশ কয়েকটি কঠিন রোগ থেকে মুক্ত রাখা যায় নিজেকে। কোন কোন রোগ দূরে থাকে পালং শাক খেলে?

১) বিভিন্ন গবেষণায় দেখা গিয়েছে, পালং শাকে উপস্থিত আছে নানা ধরনের অ্যান্টি-অক্সিড্যান্ট। তা শরীরকে ক্যানসারমুক্ত রাখতে সাহায্য করে। বিশেষ করে প্রস্টেট ক্যানসার রোধে এই শাক খুবই কার্যকর।

২) উচ্চ রক্তচাপে ভুগছেন? তা-ও নিয়ন্ত্রণ করতে পারে এই শাকের বিভিন্ন উপাদান।

৩) সর্দি-কাশি লেগেই থাকে? শীতকালে রোগ প্রতিরোধ ক্ষমতা বাড়ানোর জন্য বিশেষভাবে নজর দিতে হয় শরীরের দিকে। এতে উপস্থিত ভিটামিন সি এবং অ্যান্টি-অক্সিড্যান্ট খুবই ভাল ভাবে রোগ প্রতিরোধ ক্ষমতা বাড়াতে পারে।

৪) পালং শাকে রয়েছে লুটিন আর কেরোটিনয়েড। দৃষ্টিশক্তির উন্নতি করতে এই দু’টি উপাদান খুবই কার্যকর।

৫) হিমোগ্লোবিন কমে গেলেও সাহায্য করতে পারে পালং শাক। পালং শাকে উপস্থিত ফোলেট খুবই দ্রুত বাড়াতে পারে রক্তে হিমোগ্লোবিনের মাত্রা।

যেভাবে বুঝবেন শরীর রোগ প্রতিরোধ ক্ষমতা দুর্বল

যেভাবে বুঝবেন শরীর রোগ প্রতিরোধ ক্ষমতা দুর্বল

ক্ষতিকর প্যাথোজেন ও অন্যান্য পরিবেশগত সমস্যা থেকে শরীরকে রক্ষা করতে ইমিউন সিস্টেম সাহায্য করে। সংক্রামক ও দুর্বল রোগ প্রতিরোধ করতে সহায়তা করে। একজন ব্যক্তির ইমিউনিটি সিস্টেম দুর্বল হওয়ার পিছনে রয়েছে কিছু গুরুতর অসুস্থতা। 

ধূমপান, অ্যালকোহল পান করা, দুর্বল পুষ্টি, মানসিক চাপ, স্থূলতা, বার্ধক্য, এইচআইভি, ডায়াবেটিস, ক্যানসার বা করোনাভাইরাসে মতো চিকিত্‍সা পরিস্থিতিতে বা স্টেরয়েড, কেমোথেরাপির মতো ওষুধ খেলে ইমিউন সিস্টেম দুর্বল হয়ে যায়। ইমিউন সিস্টেম যে দুর্বল তার উপসর্গগুলি কী কী-

ঘন ঘন ঠান্ডা লাগা ও অন্যান্য সংক্রমণ- প্রাপ্তবয়স্কদের বছরে ২ থেকে ৩বার সর্দি বা সংক্রমণজনিত রোগ বাধে। সাত থেকে দশ দিনের মধ্যে আবার সেরেও ওঠে। এমনটা যদিও স্বাভাবিক ঘটনা। তবে যাদের রোগ প্রতিরোধ ক্ষমতা দুর্বল, তাদের মধ্যে বারবার ঠান্ডা লেগে সর্দি ও কাশি হওয়া, অন্যান্য সংক্রমণে আক্রান্ত হয়ে অসুস্থ হয়ে যাওয়ার প্রবণতা দেখা যায়।

হজমের সমস্যা- অনেক বিজ্ঞানী বিশ্বাস করেন যে, বেশিরভাগ রোগের মূলে রয়েছে দুর্বল পাচনতন্ত্র। দুর্বল ইমিউন সিস্টেমের লক্ষণ ও উপসর্গ এবং হজমের লক্ষণগুলির মধ্যে রয়েছে ঘন ঘন ডায়রিয়া, কোষ্ঠকাঠিন্য, পেট ফোলাভাব ইত্যাদি।

ক্ষত নিরাময় হতে বিলম্ব হওয়া- ইমিউন সিস্টেম দুর্বল হলে ক্ষত, প্রদাহ, আঘাত বা অস্ত্রোপচারের পরে শ্রতগুলি আরোগ্য হতে বেশি সময় নেয়। সংক্রমণের ঝুঁকি বাড়িয়ে তোলে।

সহজেই ক্লান্তি বোধ করা- দীর্ঘদিন অসুস্থ থাকলে ক্লান্তি বোধ করা স্বাভাবিক। যাদের রোগ প্রতিরোধ ক্ষমতা দুর্বল তাদের পর্যাপ্ত বিশ্রাম নেওয়া দরকার। তবে বিশ্রাম নেওয়ার পরও যাদের অলস ভাব বা ক্লান্তিভাব দেখা যায়, তাদের চিকিত্‍সকের পরামর্শ অনুযায়ী ওষুধ খাওয়া উচিত।

ত্বকের সংক্রমণ- ত্বক হল শরীরের একটি প্রাচীর। দুর্বল ইমিউন সিস্টেম ত্বকের বাধাকে ক্ষতিগ্রস্ত করতে পারে। যার ফলে ঘন ঘন ত্বকে ফুসকুড়ি, জ্বালাভাব, সংক্রমণ বা শুষ্ক ত্বক হয়।

ব্লাড ডিসঅর্ডার এবং ব্লাড ক্যান্সার- কিছু রক্তের ব্যাধি দুর্বল ইমিউন সিস্টেমকে নির্দেশ করে, যেমন অ্যানিমিয়া, হিমোফিলিয়া (রক্তক্ষরণ ব্যাধি), রক্ত ​​জমাট বাঁধা এবং রক্তের ক্যান্সার (লিউকেমিয়া, লিম্ফোমা এবং মাইলোমা)।

এছাড়া অঙ্গের প্রদাহ শরীরের রোগ প্রতিরোধ ক্ষমতাকে দুর্বল করে দিতে পারে। আঘাত, টক্সিন, প্যাথোজেন, ট্রমা, তাপ ইত্যাদির কারণে অঙ্গ প্রদাহ হতে পারে। শরীরের টিস্যুতে যে কোন আঘাতের ফলে প্রদাহ হয় তা দুর্বল ইমিউন সিস্টেমের লক্ষণ।

That bad habit is harmful effects on the brain

That bad habit is harmful effects on the brain

It is very important to keep the brain healthy. And some special care and precautions are necessary to maintain good brain health. But unknowingly, we ourselves are harming the health of the brain by doing innumerable wrong deeds every day.

Seven Bad Habits Harmful To The Brain- 

1. Forget / miss breakfast
. Sleeping late at night
3. Eating extra sweet national food
4.
5 more sleep in the morning.
7 watching TV or computer while eating. Sleeping after cap/scarf or socks
6. Deliberately withholding/stopping urination

The nutritional Benefits of Tomatoes

The nutritional Benefits of Tomatoes

Tomatoes are the major dietary source of the antioxidant lycopene, which has been linked to many health benefits, including reduced risk of heart disease and cancer. They are also a great source of vitamin C, potassium, folate, and vitamin K.

Nutrition Facts Benefits of Tomatoes

If mango is the king of fruits, then tomato must be called the king of vegetables. Just as tomatoes can stave off heart problems, they can also stave off diabetes and kidney problems. The lycopene in tomatoes greatly reduces the risk of prostate, colorectal, or stomach cancer. Natural anti-oxidants can stop the growth of cancer cells. Cooked tomatoes are more beneficial than raw tomatoes. So eat tomato soup as much as you can, use tomatoes in cooking. Vitamin B and potassium in tomatoes reduce blood cholesterol levels and control blood pressure. Having tomatoes in your daily diet reduces the risk of heart attack, stroke, and other heart problems. You can eat tomatoes to keep your kidneys healthy. Chromium and other minerals in tomatoes control blood sugar levels. Tomatoes contain enough calcium and vitamin K. Tomatoes are essential for maintaining bone tissue and eliminating minor problems.

Eye Problems: The role of tomatoes in improving eyesight is immense. So put tomatoes in children's diet. The comoric acid and chlorogenic acid in tomatoes can reduce the effects of smoking on the body. Tomatoes are rich in vitamins 'A' and 'C'. Vitamin A and beta carotene act as anti-oxidants that control the presence of harmful chemicals in the blood.

These chemicals floating in the blood are extremely harmful to the body. The redder the tomato, the higher the amount of beta carotene. However, cooking destroys vitamin C, so eat as many raw tomatoes as you can. Tomatoes are a key ingredient in many facials because they contain a lot of lycopene. Tomato removes dark spots on the skin and also enhances radiance. If you want to use tomatoes at home, peel 10-12 tomatoes. Cover the whole face with that peel for at least 10 minutes. Then rinse. The skin will look clean and radiant.

Raw pepper eliminate various heart diseases

Raw pepper eliminate various heart diseases

Raw peppers are usually used to enhance the taste of our food. But inside this raw pepper, there is a special ingredient called capsaicin which increases the saltiness of the pepper.

This capsaicin contains vitamins A, C, B-6, iron, potassium and very small amounts of protein and carbohydrates. These ingredients bring saliva to the face. The result is fun to eat. But let's find out some of the wonderful health benefits of raw peppers-

1. Eating one raw chilli every day reduces the risk of blood clots.

2. Regular consumption of raw chillies reduces various heart problems.

3. Raw peppers help burn calories by increasing metabolism.

4. Raw peppers are rich in the antioxidant beta carotene, which keeps the cardiovascular system functioning.

5. Regular consumption of raw chillies increases immunity.

. Raw pepper lowers blood cholesterol.

. Raw peppers contain vitamin A which helps keep bones, teeth and mucous membranes healthy.

. Raw peppers are rich in vitamin C, which protects the gums and hair.

However, it is better to eat raw chillies. This is because boiling or frying raw chillies at temperatures above 360 ​​degrees destroys their existing vitamin C. So to get the real benefits of it, make it a habit to eat raw chillies with food every day. 

chilli peppers spices and may have been eating more fresh foods such as vegetables.
Will eating chilli peppers reduce your risk of heart attack and stroke?
the has long been known that hot peppers contain many healthy ... riboflavin, and niacin which all help to reduce the risk for heart disease. It should be noted that ingredients like chilli peppers, herbs, and other fresh spices are.

Eat Sweet Pumpkins for that special 6 reason

Eating sweet pumpkins for that special 6 reason

Sweet pumpkin is well known as a vegetable and is very nutritious. Eat sweet pumpkin two to three days a week even if you are not a health-conscious person every day. This vegetable has a lot of health benefits. 

Sweet pumpkin contains containers of vitamins A, B-complex, C, and E, potassium, magnesium, calcium, manganese, iron, zinc, phosphorus, copper, carotenoids, and other antioxidants. 

Also rich in beta-carotene, this vegetable forms cancer cells in our bodies. Learn more about the benefits of sweet pumpkins from our today's report:

1. Eyecare-

One cup of cooked sweet pumpkin works 100 times more than other foods to protect our eye health. Carotenoids such as beta-carotene and alpha-carotene protect the retina cells of the eye, including cataracts. So add sweet pumpkin to your diet to keep your eyes active and healthy.

2. Keeps cancer away-

Sweet pumpkins are rich in antioxidants that help prevent cancer. Antioxidants also play a role in lowering cholesterol. Prevents fat deposits from accumulating in the walls of arteries. As a result, heart disease can be prevented by eating sweet pumpkins regularly.

3. Regulates blood sugar levels-

Pumpkin seeds help a lot in lowering blood sugar levels. Pumpkin seeds contain high magnesium which is beneficial for diabetics. A study conducted by the Harvard School of Public Health found that there is a significant inverse relationship between magnesium intake and the risk of diabetes. So make it a habit to eat pumpkins seeds every day.

4. To lose weight-

Sweet pumpkin is a suitable food for low weight calorie and high-fiber diet. In addition, the high potassium content of sweet pumpkin also helps your body to shed excess fat carefully. Those who are embarrassed about their excess body weight can undoubtedly eat pumpkins.

5. Relieves constipation-

Sweet pumpkin has a lot of fiber which helps in easy digestion. There is no pair of sweet pumpkins to increase digestion and relieve constipation.

. Does not allow the impression of age-

Sweet pumpkins are rich in zinc and alpha hydroxide. Zinc keeps the immune system well and helps prevent osteoporosis. Sweet pumpkins also help to prevent the impression of age.

Which should be added to the diet sources of zinc

Which should be added to the diet sources of zinc

Zinc improves certain health conditions in the human body. It enhances the strength, power, and efficiency of the body. It is a great remedy for colds and coughs and when applied to the skin treats cold sores, acne, and age spots. According to research, 75% of women and 8% of men consume less zinc than they need foods daily.

Symptoms of zinc deficiency include loss of appetite and hair loss, erectile dysfunction, skin and eyes, loss of taste and smell, very slow wound healing, mental fatigue and muscle aches, persistent chills or colds or stomach problems, concentration problems and weight becomes uncontrollable.

Some special foods to add to the diet to get zinc. For example,  
meat contains a lot of zinc. Beef and chair meat should be eaten regularly. However, do not eat processed meat in moderation.
We also get zinc from pulses like lentils, mugs, gram, Kabuli
• to meet the zinc deficiency, put some things like chia seeds, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds in the diet
• milk-egg-yogurt is at hand. There are very few nutritious foods like these. If you
eat these every day, you will get zinc in addition to other nutrients.  Potatoes and mushrooms also contain a small amount of zinc. So you will benefit from playing regularly.  

Incidentally, to meet the zinc deficiency in the body should meet the nutritional needs from ordinary food without taking medicine. 

How to get rid of arthritis pain

How to get rid of arthritis pain

Many people around us nowadays suffer from arthritis pain. Can't walk, sit or get up due to arthritis pain. I have to suffer unbearably every day because of this arthritis pain. But if you do some regular work, you can easily get rid of the pain of arthritis Let's face it - most people don't know how to do it right.

1. Do not do any work by bending the spine and neck.

2. When lying down and getting up in bed, lean on either side and lie down and get up.

3. Apply hot or cold steam to the sore spot for a certain period of time. It is better if the time is 10 to 15 minutes.

4. Do not sit or stand in one place for long. If necessary, walk every one hour. Change your position.

5. Sit in a chair without sitting on a low object such as a stool, bend, or floor. When sitting, sit with your spine straight without leaning your back.

. The habit of sleeping on soft foam and mattresses should be given up. Instead, sleep in a high, stiff, and even bed.

Scientists new direction to eliminate male infertility

Scientists new direction to eliminate male infertility

Men and women can have equal responsibility for preventing the birth of a child. However, not everyone is as vocal and conscious about male infertility as women are about eliminating infertility. But the matter is very serious. 

Although earlier women were blamed for not having children, later medical science proved that infertility can affect everyone, regardless of gender. Men can also have problems in this case. And male infertility is nothing new. 

Hopefully, researchers at the University of Toledo have recently found a new direction in male infertility. By examining the new motility of sperm, they got important information about male infertility. Their research paper has been published in the famous journal Nature. 

It has been revealed that it is possible to increase the speed of the tail by artificially increasing the speed at the junction of the sperm head and the tail. That is what the researchers have claimed. The researchers claim that the centriole of sperm is predominantly immobile. Bringing speed to that place is a great discovery. And if it moves regularly then the speed of sperm will increase. As a result, his activism will also increase. And the fast-moving sperm will be more active in fertilizing with the ovum of the female body. As a result, men will be freed from cursed infertility. It will even play an important role in abortion or birth defects. This new motion of centriole is called 'atypical centriole'.

If the head and tail of the sperm do not move at the same speed, it cannot reach the fertile egg at the right time. In that case, the centriole is defective. Scientists have been able to move those centrioles artificially. And because of this inability of sperm, infertility is seen in men. Scientists hope that this new discovery will solve the long-term problems of men. Scientists have the same hope.

For that reason eat ginger regularly

For that reason eat ginger regularly

A kitchen without ginger is rare. Did you know that one of the ingredients in cooking is also very effective in reducing weight? There are also many more beneficial aspects to this ginger. Let us know from today's report about the various benefits of ginger-

Reduces the problem of acidity-

Eating a variety of foods often causes acidity problems. It is also a common problem for many people. The problem of acidity is very painful and uncomfortable for the body. In such a situation, playing ginger regularly can be very free from this problem. Studies have shown that regular consumption of ginger with tea or food eliminates the problem of acidity.

Reduces the risk of cancer-

Rich in antioxidants, ginger helps prevent cancer and heart problems. Ginger is especially beneficial in preventing ovarian cancer.

Increases digestion-

Regular consumption of ginger water eliminates the problem of digestion. In addition to rapid digestion, gas-heartburn, heart-chest-stomach irritation, nausea is the solution to such problems. You can mix honey, lemon juice, and mint leaves to make the drink taste good.

Lose weight-

Ginger plays an important role in controlling hunger. Applying ginger powder and salt every morning will reduce needless hunger. Boiling ginger or crushed ginger in hot water will have the same benefits. At the same time, blood sugar levels will not increase.

Cholesterol-lowering-

Ginger controls blood cholesterol levels. Apart from these five solutions, ginger is a daily commodity that helps in curing many more diseases. In addition to ginger water to stay healthy, you can also eat ginger tea, ginger jam, ginger smoothie, or soup.

Removes the impression of age-

The stress of work, worries, busyness all these make the impression of old age on the face at a young age. There may be some temporary results from the outside, but there will be no permanent solution. In this case, you can use raw ginger. The anti-aging ingredients and the antioxidant ingredients in ginger flush out toxins. Increases the level of blood circulation in the mouth. Chew some raw ginger in the mouth every morning. There will be problems at first. But if you practice, you will get benefits.

What to do when the first period of adolescence begins

What you need to eat during the period

What to do when the first period of adolescence begins

Adolescents should be monitored for at least six months in addition to counseling after the onset of menstruation (period).

'After the onset of the teen's period, she needs to be monitored for at least six months in addition to her counseling. Because it will help girls to cope with the fear of menstruation or menstrual problems at the beginning of life, 'said Shiuli Chowdhury, Professor of Adolescent Friendly Health Care Center at Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University (BSMMU). 

Salma Begum, an employee of a non-governmental organization in Dhaka, said that the onset of menstruation is frightening to many girls, whose remnants have to carry many girls for a long time. 

"We didn't get a chance to talk about it or get advice from anyone," he said. Because, even a few days ago, it was difficult to talk about menstruation at home and abroad. I knew what my mother said in the beginning. There was no hygiene concept. But I have suffered myself. Again I saw some of my friends endure the excruciating pain. But no one cared. ' 

Excessive bleeding during menstruation is painful for many girls. Some people experience severe pain in the lower abdomen for a longer period than usual.

What to do with the girl and her family

Doctor Shiuli Chowdhury said, firstly counseling, secondly eating an adequate amount of balanced and nutritious food, and thirdly resting - these are the situations that need to be ensured.

"A lot of bleeding can lead to anemia," he said. If you don't take action on time, other complications may occur later. So at this time, you have to eat more nutritious food especially iron-rich food. During menstruation, vitamins and minerals are excreted from the body of the girl - so she should talk to the doctor or nutritionist and make a list of balanced diet and feed her.

However, at the beginning of the menstrual period, mothers talk openly and start counseling by observing the calendar for 1-2 years, i.e. keeping a note of the menstrual period, as well as a healthy lifestyle and cleanliness, he said.

She said, 'At this time, hormonal changes take place in the body of girls. Some people have regular menstrual periods but many have late or heavy bleeding, which can lead to anemia. If there is no other problem, you have to take care of it without worrying. However, if there is excessive bleeding, you have to seek the help of a doctor. 

Professor Shiuli Chowdhury of BSMMU's Adolescent Friendly Health Care Center has suggested considering a few issues in the care of girls centered on menstruation. These are:

1. Nutritious foods, especially iron-rich foods

2. Ideas about hygiene

3. Adequate rest

4. Ensuring adequate protein and vitamins in the diet

5. If necessary, take the help of an adolescent-friendly health care center.

Shiuli Chowdhury said that if there is more pain, some tests may be needed, and if it is done in time, there is no risk of many complications later. 

Healthy Monthly: UNICEF Advice

A UNICEF leaflet on adolescent menstruation states that it is important to raise awareness about adolescent menstruation and reproductive health as a future human resource.

Here are some suggestions on how to look or get an appointment for menstrual cramps:

1. Talk to parents and other female members of the family if necessary

2. Use sanitary napkins or clean cloths and learn the rules of its use from experts

3. Clothes used during menstruation should not be washed in dirty water but should be washed well with soap and clean water

. Menstrual cloths should not be dried in a dark and damp place but should be stored in a clean, sun-dried, and safe place.

. Eat nutritious food especially milk, fish, meat, eggs, vegetables, and fruits. Eating more food than at other times.

9. You can get relief by giving a sac with hot water in a bottle during lower abdominal pain

10. Consult a doctor if there is excess pain or save

11. Rest, but continue to do normal things like going to school or doing housework

12. During menstruation, some exercises with the advice of a doctor can keep the body and mind well.

The benefits of drinking tamarind water

The benefits of drinking tamarind water

It is very difficult to find people who do not like tamarind. Its name is found at the top of the food list, especially for young women. However, both boys and girls can eat tamarind. In the heat of the day, tamarind is much appreciated compared to other times. 

How to eat this tamarind-

Mix water with some peeled tamarind. When the mixture is well made, strain it. Then mix a little honey in the filtered water and eat it twice a day in the morning and afternoon.

Find out the benefits of drinking tamarind water-

This tamarind water removes all the problems of heart disease.

This water also protects against diseases like colon cancer.

The laxative in tamarind eliminates problems like constipation.

As tamarind contains anti-oxidants, it protects the aging skin.

Helps to flush out harmful toxins from the body and helps digest fat stored in the liver.

Tamarind flushes out harmful substances from our body and keeps the digestion process right. 

Destroys bad cholesterol.

Vitamin D to prevent corona, the foods you get

Vitamin D to prevent corona, the foods you get

The effects of the epidemic coronavirus have devastated the world. The long line of patients in each hospital has made the health workers think. As well as those who are treating themselves from home they are worried that if they do exactly what they do they will recover faster. But if we keep our lifestyle right, we can get rid of this problem.

We are all under house arrest lockdown. As a result, we are suffering from many more diseases from being stuck at home without our knowledge. We have to apply vitamin D every day. Lack of vitamin D is causing some diseases in our body. There are some special foods that can make up for this deficiency.

In most cases, adults get tired quickly with little effort. They often feel pain in the bones and muscles. Many people feel that their body is bad all the time. They are not uncomfortable going up the stairs or sitting on the ground. As soon as these symptoms appear, you will understand that your body is deficient in vitamin D.

At this time vitamins are needed to provide nutrition to the bones. Vitamin D also helps in building the body's resistance to disease. It is a steroid hormone. So if you put these few foods in your daily diet, you will no longer have to take steroid drugs.

Different types of fish - Different fish are rich in vitamin D. Salmon, tuna, mackerel will get vitamin D. Doctors say that a tuna fish sandwich or a piece of salmon weighing three ounces can meet 50 percent of the daily requirement of vitamin D.

Eggs - Eggs contain some amount of vitamin D. People who have high blood pressure and high cholesterol should not eat egg yolks. You can also eat egg whites for breakfast.

Mushrooms - Many of us know the nutritional value of mushrooms but do not eat them. Portobello mushrooms are said to grow in sunlight. So it contains vitamin D.

Foods that relieve mental instability

 Foods that relieve mental instability

Depression is a disorder that is affecting more and more people. If mental illness is not treated quickly, you have to run with the body. If you suffer from frequent depression or mental instability, you should seek the advice of a psychiatrist. Of course, nutritionists have also given solutions. There are some special foods to get rid of bad mood. In today's report we have highlighted those foods-

Vitamin D

Vitamin D works well to stay mentally strong. This vitamin prevents mood swings. If you swallow depression without any reason, you will understand that the body may be deficient in vitamin D. Its deficiency can be easily compensated. Eggs with milk, yolks, sunlight are enough for vitamin D. Try to stay in the sunlight every day from 10 am to 12 noon.

Vitamin B-12

Exhaustion, fatigue, etc. are increased due to lack of 'Vitamin B12'. On average, each person needs 2.4 micrograms of vitamin B12 per day. Cheese, low-fat yogurt, milk - all play a role in meeting the demand for vitamin B12. Modern science says that 'Vitamin B12' stimulates the hormones that make our body feel good. As a result, the mood is lively.

Magnesium

Magnesium is important in dealing with any mental problem. It would not be wrong to call it a natural painkiller. Dark chocolate, spinach, nuts are rich in magnesium.

Vitamin C

Vitamin C can be said to be a cure for anxiety and worry. If you are in a difficult situation, you can drink a glass of orange juice first. The weight of the head will be reduced a lot. Vitamin C is perfect for keeping the mind fresh and strong.

 World Thalassemia Day is being celebrated

Know thalassemia

Dr. Gulzar Hossain

World Thalassemia Day is being celebrated on May 8 this year as every year. This year's theme is Addressing Health Inequalities Across the Global Thalassemia community; In Bengali, it stands for "We are in the process of eliminating global thalassemia inequality."

Sister Marrow transplant is going on somewhere in the world Gene therapy is also going on somewhere. And somewhere there is only blood circulation. Iron chelation medicine also does not match. This time the theme has been adopted to eliminate such inequality. 

Let's know a little at the beginning, what is thalassemia? 

Thalassemia is a hereditary blood disorder. It is a gene-borne disease that is transmitted from generation to generation through genes. 

Red blood cells also contain a special type of pigment called hemoglobin. This hemoglobin works to supply oxygen 
Genetic defects in the formation or production of hemoglobin disrupt its production. Defective hemoglobin reduces the lifespan of red blood cells and causes them to break down more easily. In this condition anemia occurs in the body. There are various symptoms. This is thalassemia.

There are many types of thalassemia. Simply put, there are two main types of thalassemia: alpha thalassemia and beta thalassemia.

In most cases alpha thalassemia is not acute. In many cases the symptoms are not understood, the patient leads a normal life. 

Beta thalassemia can be of two types. A beta thalassemia minor. These are called thalassemia traits or carriers. The other is Thalassemia Major.

Thalassemia trait is the main carrier of the disease. In most cases, they do not show signs of thalassemia. Many may unknowingly carry the disease throughout their lives. Mild anemia occurs in a few cases. 

If both parents have thalassemia treatment, the child has a 25 percent chance of developing thalassemia major. There is a 50 percent chance of a career 

Fatigue, fatigue, shortness of breath, pale skin, etc. are the symptoms of thalassemia. Jaundice occurs because the blood breaks down at a higher rate. Urine may also be yellow. The spleen becomes enlarged. The liver can also become enlarged. The bones tend to become thinner. There are special changes in appearance. The bones of the nose can be given. The shape of the face is like the Chinese. This is called 'Mongoloid Face'. Decreased body growth. Gradually some special complications appear.

Because the patient has to give blood frequently, the level of iron in the body increases. This iron is stored in the heart, liver and pancreas. This stage is fatal. It can be seen that due to the accumulation of excess iron, the organs start to become crippled. If proper treatment is not given in such a situation, the patient may die due to various physical complications. 

The most common method of detecting thalassemia is a blood hemoglobin electrophoresis test. In our country, the scope of this test outside Dhaka is very limited. The possibility of thalassemia can be inferred from routine blood tests (CBCs). The disease can also be detected by DNA testing. 

Blood transfusion is the main treatment for thalassemia. When iron is increased, it has to be reduced with iron chelation drugs. If the spleen becomes too big, the spleen has to be cut off by surgery. This reduces the rate of blood intake. Bone marrow transplantation is a permanent treatment. Gene therapy is another advanced treatment for this disease But these treatments are beyond the reach of the general public. 

According to the World Health Organization, more than 100 million people worldwide carry different types of beta thalassemia genes. About one lakh children are born every year with complex thalassemia.

According to the World Health Organization, 6 percent of Bangladesh's population, or 11 million people, are carriers of thalassemia. Seven thousand new babies with thalassemia are born every year. 

Awareness is very important to prevent thalassemia. Thalassemia can be greatly reduced by having a blood test before marriage. It is possible to reduce thalassemia if you can ensure that there is no marriage between the two careers. Marriage between relatives should be discouraged. In high-risk cases, fetal thalassemia should be checked in a special way on the advice of a doctor after the baby is born. Abortion can be done on the advice of a doctor if the disease is caught. In many countries of the world, the incidence of thalassemia has been reduced in this way.

Extensive public awareness is needed to prevent thalassemia. Thalassemia can be controlled if the government, private, social and media can create this awareness from all sides.

Author: Hematologist and leukemia specialist