Health effects of tobacco

The health effects of tobacco are the circumstances, mechanisms, and factors of tobacco consumption on human health. Epidemiological research has been focused primarily on cigarette tobacco smoking,^[1] which has been studied more extensively than any other form of consumption.^[2]

Tobacco is the single greatest cause of preventable death in the United States^[3] and worldwide.^[4] Tobacco use leads most commonly to diseases affecting the heart and lungs, with smoking being a major risk factor for heart attacks, strokes, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) (including emphysema and chronic bronchitis), and cancer (particularly lung cancer, cancers of the larynx and mouth, and pancreatic cancer). It also causes peripheral vascular disease and hypertension. The effects depend on the number of years that a person smokes and on how much the person smokes. Starting smoking earlier in life and smoking cigarettes higher in tarincreases the risk of these diseases. Cigarettes sold in underdeveloped countries tend to have higher tar content, and are less likely to be filtered, potentially increasing vulnerability to tobacco-related disease in these regions.^[5]

The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that tobacco caused 5.4 million deaths in 2004^[6] and 100 million deaths over the course of the 20th century.^[7] Similarly, the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention describes tobacco use as "the single most important preventable risk to human health in developed countries and an important cause of premature death worldwide."^[8]

Smoke contains several carcinogenic pyrolytic products that bind to DNA and cause many genetic mutations. There are over 19 known chemical carcinogens in cigarette smoke^{[citation needed]}. Tobacco also contains nicotine, which is a highly addictive psychoactive chemical. When tobacco is smoked, nicotine causes physical and psychological dependency. Tobacco use is a significant factor in miscarriages among pregnant smokers, it contributes to a number of other threats to the health of the fetus such as premature births and low birth weight and increases by 1.4 to 3 times the chance for Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS).^[9] The result of scientific studies done in neonatal rats seems to indicate that exposure to cigarette smoke in the womb may reduce the fetal brain's ability to recognize hypoxic conditions, thus increasing the chance of accidental asphyxiation.^[10]Incidence of impotence is approximately 85 percent higher in male smokers compared to non-smokers,^[11] and is a key factor causing erectile dysfunction (ED).^[11][12][13]

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Know Your Fruits

Our body requires a variety of proteins, carbohydrates, vitamins, calories, fats, enzymes, trace elements, antioxidants for its metabolism and most importantly to enhance  the immune systems against the diseases and strengthen our body.  To get the optimum health benefits it is recommended to eat variety of fresh organic fruits to furnish our body with essential nutrients.

Cherries:-

Ø  It has Vitamins C, E, A Iron, Fiber, Potassium and Manganesium.

Ø  It has highest content of Iron, Vitamin A and disease fighting antioxidants compared to other fruits.

Ø  Reduces cholesterol levels, Insulin Levels and blood sugar

Ø  Raises the antioxidant capacity of the blood.

Ø  20 Chemies keep away from depression mood.

Grapes :-

§  Grapes are good for women.  It helps them to avoid the painful wound related with breast cancer treatment.

§  It protects heart & blood vessels against oxidative tissue damage.

Oranges:-

v  It  is a citrus fruit.

v Excellent source of vitamin c, dietary fiber, vitamin A,B,B1 and potassium.

v Reduces cancer and heart diseases.

Banana:

o   It has a high amount of carbohydrate.

o   Its nutrient benefit our heart, kidney muscle, nerve and bones.

o   Potassium deficiency which includes mind fogginess, nervous shaking, body tiredness, excessive perspiration of their limbs etc can be improved by eating bananas.

APPLE:-

   An apple a day keeps the Doctor away.

  Sour apple is good for diabetes patients.

  People suffering from cardiovascular & obesity should eat sweet apple.

  Ripe apple cures constipation.

  Red apples has antioxidants & anthocyanin prevent us from cancer development & cardio vascular disease.

MANGOES:-

v  It is a good source of vitamins, minerals & Anti-oxidants and contain very few proteins, fats & calories.

v  Vitamin c and calcium tightens the capillary vessels and prevents order cores bleeding of inner parts.

v  Eating of mangoes will make you become fair and get soft and shinning skin.

v  For diarrhea take sun dried mango leaves powder in a half teaspoon with water  2 to 3 times a day.  Burnt ashes of mango leaves if applied on burn parts give relief.

v  To cure fever apply mango roots on palms and soles.

v  Dried mango seeds can be used as toothpaste which strengthen tooth and cures foul smell.

v  IT IS GOOD FOR PERGNANT WOMEN AS IT GIVES CALCIUM, MANGANESIUM AND RELAXES THE MUSCLESS, RELIEVES STRESS AND PREVENTS OBORTION.

APRICOT:-

Ø  Apricot cures eyes, heart, nourishes our lungs, strengthens our body, removes skin discover, stimulates the blood circulation which help us with flaw less and glowing skin.

Ø  Eating one or two apricots before the meal helps to those who are suffering from constipation.

Ø  Good diet for who suffering from anemia, tuberculosis and asthama.

PINEAPPLE:-

Ø  Proteolytic enzyme bromelain helps in digestion of protein.

Ø  Mainly it prevents from blood clot due to its bromelain content.

Ø  Juice removes intestinal worms to combat diphtheria and infections of through and other body parts.

Ø  Rich in vitamin C. Protects from heart disease, diabetics various cancers.

Ø  It prevents plague and keeps teeth health, keeps skin beautiful and helps us in loosing weight.

CHICKOO:-

§  The decoction of this is goods for diarrhea.

PAPAYA:-

ü Rich concentration of vitamin C

ü Prevents cancer in Organs.

ü Which protects us from injured cells, skin and the entire immune system.

ü Ripe papaya is good for digestion and aids in constipation.

Water Melon:-

Ø It has potassium, rich fiber, Vitamin A& C.

Ø Ideal food without any fat or cholesterol.

Ø Prevents diseases like diabetics, asthma, colon cancer, arthritis etc.

Ø There are about 12oo varieties of water melon grown in 96 countries all over the world.

Pomegranate:-

Ø It helps normal blood flow to the heart

Ø Prevents heart diseases. Keeps away from forming bad cholesterol and keeping the arteries clear of clots.

Ø Rich content of vitamin A,C,E and folic acid.

Ø Prevents anemia symptoms like weakness, dizziness, hear loss and exhaustion.

MUSK MELON:-

·        Has carbohydrates, protein, fibers, citric acid, vitamin A,B, B3, B6 and C.

·        Controls high blood pressure, reduce the risk of getting kidney stones, prevents cancer, cardiovascular, prevents stroke and regulate heart beat.

Berries:-  Straw, Rasp, Black and Blue Berries are the varieties.

Straw Berries:-

·        It removes harmful toxin in the blood.

·        It is recommended for constipation, high blood pressures, skin cancer, sluggish liver, rheumatism etc.

·        It is consumed skin cleansing food.

·        Rubbing this on teeth and gems removes tartar and strengthen and heal gums.

Rasp Berries:-

§  It has Vitamins, Antioxidants, manganese, fiber and high quantity of polyphenolic compounds a and illogic acid which restrain cancer cells.

§  It has anthocyanins which reduce heart diseases and effects of aging.

§  Helps slow digestive.

§  Its seed oil has a natural sun protection factor.

Black Berries:-

v Contains vitamins, antioxidants much higher than apple and strawberry.

v Prevents cardiovascular diseases, high blood pressure, cancer development and brain diseases.

Blue Berries:-

·        Prevents high blood pressure and weakness

·        Prevents chronic diseases related with the aging process.

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CHOLESTEROL

           Many people think that cholesterol is bad for health.  But, both good and bad cholesterol should be present in balanced amount in body otherwise it will lead to rise in heart attack, stroke and peripheral vascular disease.

Cholesterol is a fat - like substance  ( Lipid ) present in the membrance of each on of our cells. 
           Human body needs cholesterol to
           a) build cellular membrances
           b) make harmones
           c) digest the good intake
Protein form a shell around the cholesterol making a " Cholesterol Complex".   A rptein that is linked to cholesterol to form this complex is called a lipoprotein.
TYPES OF CHOLESTEROL:-
          * HDL  =  High Density Lipoprotein > Good Cholesterol
          * VLDL= Very Low Density Lipoprotein
          * LDL = Low Density Lipoprotein > Bad Cholesterol

> HDL helps to remove cholesterol from artery walls and transport it to the liver for eliminating it from the body
> Higher HDL level protect against coronary heart disease < Lower HDL rist in heart disease.
 * LDL depositing cholesterol within the arteries and make them less flexible = Artherosclerosis
   clot form > narrow artery > 1. heart attack
                                              2. stroke
To increase HDL levels:- 1. Exercise is a must ( measure your waist to hip ratio )
                                       2. Cessation of smoking
                                       3. Reduction of weight
Drugs like Niacin ( B vitamin ) will also helps in increase of HDL levels and in take of Hyderogenated Vegetable oil, fibres like oats, fruits, raw-vegetable,  fish, cronberry juice will help to increase HDL levels.
HDL increased rasing foods are  > food containing omega 3 faty acids > walnut> garlic, walnut, berries ( different kinds like straw berries, choke berries, black currant  and  rasp berries)

 Omega 3 fatty acids => fish, groundnut, leafy greens, soya        )(
                                     Fish=> salmon, tuna, herring, sardines   )(     = lowers triglycerides (TGL)

Omega 3 fatty acids decreases blood clots, artherosclerosis, blood pressure, rsik of heart attack,improve health arteries, irregular heart rhythms.

To decrease LDL levels:- 1. Decrease saturated fat intake
                                        2. Maintain good body composition
                                        3. increase dietary fiber
                                        4. increase aerobic exercises.
To Reduce LDL foods are :- 1. Plant streriods fortefied foods are 1.orange juice, yogurt drink, vegetable oil, sunflower seeds.

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