Traveller with Asthma

Travelling is always good for every aspect (for refreshment or for knowledge etc), but for people with asthma it’s a bit delicate issue. They need to ensure a few things to make the travel enjoyable.

• To know the present situation consult your doctor well in advance from your travelling date & make sure that your asthma is under control.
• Carefully check the medical insurance policy whether they exclusively cover any asthma patients or not.
• Ask your doctor to give you a written document of your asthma condition.
• Make sure that you are carrying all the necessary medicines (even some extras).
• Carry your necessary medicine in your hand luggage.
• If you are a nebuliser user then make sure that you will get power outlets at your destination. Whenever you plan for remote destinations, ensure that you will get all the facilities there.
• Traveling at high altitude is perfectly all right as long as your asthma is under control. Always carry sufficient amounts of medicines.
• Asthma patients should not go for scuba diving.
• Carefully consume foods, don’t intake anything that can make you uncomfortable.
• Try to maintain distance from a dusty place; it will increase your respiratory problems

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Litchi Mousse

In china litchi is considered as a traditional medicine. It has potential to increase the body energy. It can also help to increase your body fluid which is good for the total well being. Litchi is an outstanding source of vitamin C, potassium etc. It can also provide protection against blood clot & minimise the chances of stroke.

Ingredients:

1. Litchi pulp- 1 kg
2. Yogurt- 2 kg
3. Mango pulp- 2 tbsp
4. Cream- 120 gm
5. Lemon juice of- ½ lemons
6. Sugar-According to taste-

Direction:

• Wash the litchi properly & peel the skin.
• Take a food processor & place the litchi along with the mango pulp & sugar.
• Blend well until you get the desired smoothness.
• Dissolve gelatine in water and add to the mixture.
• Pour cream in the mixture & mix well.
• Transfer the whole mixture in a container into which liquid is poured to create a given shape when it hardens.
• Place in the refrigerator to chill it & to give it a solid shape.
• Before serving it take it off from the refrigerator, garnish the top with the help of litchi fruit & whipped cream.

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Eat More Fruits and Vegetables

If you want to maintain a healthy body then turn to fruits & vegetables. They are valuable for each & every aspects of human body. These are the best options to create a healthy & a fit body. Try to eat fresh fruits & vegetables. These are more useful & also have an excellent taste along with vibrant colours.

• Fruits & vegetables are an outstanding source of antioxidant agents. It can protect your body from free radicals.
• In comparison with meats vegetables they contains less calories, which is good for your healthy body.
• Include fruits & vegetables in your daily diet; it will help you to keep your heart healthy & free from several ailments.
• These are also rich source of fibre which helps you to reduce your cholesterol level & also are an excellent remedy for constipation.
• Fruits & vegetables (source of potassium & magnesium) can control your blood pressure level.
• Source of potassium, other phytochemicals & antioxidant can reduce the possibilities of stroke.
• Vitamin C & several carotenoids prevent adult blindness, macular degeneration & cataract.
• People above 50 are mostly prone to painful disease diverticulae. High fibre intake (which is possible through vegetables & fruits) is one of the helpful remedies.
• Fruits & vegetables also help you to control your blood sugar level. Fibre retards the assimilation of sugar in your blood.
• These things are strong enough to convince your sweet tooth. Trying fruits for its sweet taste also give you some extra body energy & valuable nutrition.

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