We are a part of the Ahalia group, which is renowned for healthcare in the Middle East for over two decades. As part of our ongoing commitment to provide quality healthcare to all sections of the society, we are in the process of setting up more tertiary hospitals in areas of Women and Child care, Diabetic Care, Orthopedic Care, ENT, and Cardiac Care in our campus at Palakkad.

Ahalia Foundation Eye Hospital

Back in 2005, we opened Keralas’ biggest, 300 bed super specialty Eye Care hospital with an aim to provide advanced and sophisticated eye care at affordable cost. AFEH with its team of competent and well trained doctors has stood for excellence in eye care ever since. Equipped with six operation theaters and state of the art equipments, AFEH has the expertise in all the areas of ophthalmology including advanced Phaco surgery for cataract, latest Lasik treatment for refractive errors and specialty services for Retina, Glaucoma, Pediatric Ophthalmology, Low Vision Aids etc.

We are also involved in conducting extensive research and academic activities, seminars, workshops etc for the benefit of the medical community and the society as a whole. Our community activities include conducting free eye screening camps and cataract surgery for the identified cases, for the poor and the needy. Till date, AFEH has conducted over 1000 such camps providing treatment including surgery for over 200,000 patients.

For accommodation, patients can choose from wide range including luxury cottages, Deluxe A/C & Non A/c rooms which will suit every budget. Guests are served with vegetarian as well as non vegetarian food with using vegetables from our own organic farms. The hospital also has an auditorium, library, research centre, Business centre & internet café, ATM and multi cuisine A/C Food Point.

We have regional centers at Trichur, Irinjalakuda, Chavakkad, Ernakulam and Pollachy in Tamilnadu,  More regional and sub centers are coming up in all the districts of Kerala.

Ahalia Ayurvedic Hospital

This 5000 year old ancient form of treatment is inextricably related to Kerala’s culture. It is this link that has ensured a continuing faith in this ancient system of healing despite progress in modern medicine. Ahalia Ayurvedic Hospital is a place where Ayurveda is practiced in its true form in a calm, peaceful and eco friendly atmosphere away from the inevitable din and dust of the modern world. Our location and unmatched facilities give us a distinct advantage when it comes to quality Ayurvedic treatment . We manufacture our own medicines (“Oushadhams”) with herbs grown in our unique Herbal Garden.

Ayurvedic treatment is useful in curing as well as instilling a renewed vigour in mind, soul and body Traditional health care are offered at two levels- Health Promotion & Rejuvenation, and Curative Therapy. We offer quality treatment facilities both at OP & IP level for various conditions like Arthritis, Skin Diseases, Diseases of Children, Life Style Disorders, Chronic Stress Reactions, Gynecological Disorders, etc. We have various packages for curative and rejuvenation therapies as well. One regional Auyurvedic centre is functional at Valpad in Trichur District and Pollachi centre will be functional by November 09.

Ahalia Heritage Center

Ahalia heritage center is an attempt to trace, identify, rejuvenate and transfer our ancient wisdom and indigenous technology to the new generation. Our intention is to revive the brilliant imagination and unique skills of our traditional artists and master craftsmen. It also houses an eco friendly and pollution free manufacturing unit specializing in local and traditional handicrafts, wood products, palm products, candle and wax products and decorative items.

Ahalia Public School

Ahalia Public School is yet another venture started with a vision of empowering the students with not only academic excellence but also with a scientific temper. Students are groomed to become healthy and responsible individuals and morally upright citizens who are intellectually competent, spiritually mature, physically and psychologically healthy.

Apart from studies, students are also encouraged to get trained in classical dance, music, yoga, karate, arts and crafts. The school is well equipped with a modern computer lab and library

Ahalia Health, Heritage and Knowledge Village with its lush green eco friendly ambience provide the perfect hideout for a private vacation along with super specialty health care facilities.

Ahalia Children’s Village

Ahalia Children’s Village is a noble effort to provide children, who have lost their parents or who are no longer able to live with them, a permanent home and stable family environment. The village aims to provide opportunity for the under privileged children to live with dignity in a caring homely atmosphere, free from discrimination of race, region or religion and to enable them, to survive in tomorrow’s competitive world.

Apart from these, other initiatives in AHHKV include a Primary Health Center which has been started as a part of our social commitment to provide primary health care to the residents in an around our campus. We also have a department for agriculture wherein we have coconut lagoons, green belt, Herbal Garden and horticulture. Organic vegetable farming, honey bee farming, fresh water fish, dairy farming, sericulture etc are undertaken, enabling the campus a self sufficient one. Our campus houses eight rain water harvesting farms including Asia’s largest rainwater farm, thereby reducing our dependence on bore well water.

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To adapt to the taste and demands of younger consumers more recipe publishers, dining establishments and manufacturers are cooking lighter. For example, many now include lighter ingredients in their menus and recipes. For example, most have change from cooking with animal fats to peanut, olive, and sesame oils. Less red meat and pork dishes are served in soul food restaurants and more chicken, turkey and cold water fish such as salmon, cod and haddock have been added to the menu.

To flavor the dishes, healthier and lighter sauces is offered along with natural herbs and spices.  Most free soul food recipe websites, cookbooks and restaurants continue to phase out traditional flavorings such as ham hocks, fatback and bacon drippings. These seasonings don’t have the same appeal to the younger health conscious consumer as it does to the older crowd. These changes continue to help bring back many older consumers as well, those who had to avoid eating soul food cooking for health reasons. Much of the traditional southern cooking contained high amounts of sodium, calories and fat. This often caused high blood pressure, obesity and other health ailments.

Now that more soul food recipes have included the desires and demands of the health conscious crowd, the southern cuisine continues to experience a strong comeback.  New phrases have even emerged to describe this new movement and have spawned a whole new market. Healthy soul food  has come to describe southern cuisine with healthy ingredients, cooking methods or even raw food dining. For example, you’ll find more green vegetables,  raw fruits and bean dishes included in the menus than ever before.  Of course you’ll also find all natural herbs and spices as well as citrus marinades to add flavor to chicken, fish or other light and lean meats.

Vegetarian soul food is also a new kid on the block that’s appealing to the young, hip (and young at heart) and health conscious crowd. These meat-less southern inspired dishes continues to win new fans, the evidence is the large numbers of books published and new restaurant openings.  There’s even talk of many of these restaurants planning to franchise in the near future.

Choose to grill those food items which are low in fat and high in its nutrition elements. It is often said that olive oil is low in calories and fat, you can try this as they also help in preventing cancerous cells and add flavour to your food. Using marinades will make your food taste better and tender too. In addition to this, usage of certain beneficial herbs such as oregano, thyme, mint, basil, rosemary and sage helps you cut down on HCA or Heterocyclic Amines formation. Besides having a beneficial health tip they also augment the flavour of your food. There are a lot of restaurants which makes use of these herbs day in and day out. Pizzas are eaten with oregano toppings which add flavour to it apart from adding in nutritive value.

Since grilling is used on direct gas or fire with no fattening elements such as oil used makes it the perfect way of cooking for healthy living. Live longer and savour the tastiest food on earth. Vegetarian as well as non vegetarian delicacies are cooked with this innovative way of healthy cooking methods. Grilled capsicum and paneer barbecued, bakes potato is your tasty way to good health. There is no need of oil and yet it can be quite relishing.

If you are trying it your self, remember once your grill has cooled down a bit, but is still warm, take your brush and clean off any remaining food particles. It is much easier to clean off food particles while its warm. Do not allow it to harden on the grate. If you have a cast iron grate clean completely then, brush on some oil with a paper towel to keep your grate in proper shape. Bare cast iron needs to be inspected regularly because they are more likely to rust.

If you are searching for a weight loss program that will work as well as a way to keep the weight off and stay healthy once you get to your goal, consider research that has been done on the topic. Most cardiovascular surgeons and dietitians agree on the importance of a diet high in fiber and low in fat. That means a lot of fruits and vegetables and a lower amount of fat can keep you healthy and in the weight range where you would like to be.

The research that led to the agreement on the importance of a high fiber diet has created an interest in vegetarian diets. Vegetarian diets are not a fad diet though. Those who are on these diets have taken on a new life-style of being vegetarians. And the life-change pays off. Those who live a vegetarian lifestyle have noticeably lower death rates from illnesses and are generally in better shape.

There are a number of different styles of vegetarians. Here are some of those vegetarian varieties.

• Strict vegetarians or vegans – Avoid all animal products. This is not just meat and milk, but also items such as honey. Their diets consist of protein from seeds and beans, plant based fats, and fruits, vegetables and grains.
• Raw vegans – In addition to taking part in a vegan diet, raw vegans also eat foods in a raw form, meaning these foods come in their natural form and are not treated. Many parts of a raw vegan diet would be sprouted grains, untreated plant fats, and living as well as fermented foods.
• Lacto-ovo vegetarians – Not all vegetarians avoid all animal related items. Lacto-ovo vegetarians think consumption of milk and eggs are ok. That is where the name came from dairy – ‘lacto’, eggs – ‘ovo’
• Pesco- and pollo-vegetarians – Some vegetarians still eat some kinds of meats in limited quantities. Pesco-vegetarians believe in addition to a high in fruits, vegetables and beans diet that adding some fish in is alright. Pollo-vegetarians believe that some chicken is an acceptable addition to their otherwise completely vegetarian diet.

So, why does a vegetarian diet work so well to lose weight and keep it off? The answer is simple. Since the majority of the foods that are accepted on a vegetarian diet are very low in calories you can still have large dishes of food without the high caloric intake price. That means you can fill a plate, fill your stomach, and still keep your calorie count low, and help control your appetite, which will lead to weight loss.

But you can’t just eat as much as you want on a vegetarian diet. While most of the foods are very low in calories, there are still some that can cause you to keep the pounds on and even add a few here and there. If your vegetarian diet is filled with items made with coconut oil or other vegetable oils, the fat content in those ingredients can keep you from losing weight. That’s why it’s important to focus on the high-fiber fruit, vegetable and grain items on the vegetarian diet.

If you have been on the weight loss merry-go-round for too long, or just would like to start a healthier life, a long-term change of your diet may be the answer. With proven positive health effects it is a common sense solution. But even if a full vegetarian lifestyle is not for you, adding more high-fiber foods into your diet can be a big boost to your overall health and send you on the path to weight loss.

By Cristal Munoz

The soy bean is a legume related to the pea that has been used in Asia for over 5000 years. Soy is very high in protein and very low in carbohydrates when compared to other beans and these two factors make soy a very healthy option.

 Soy itself is very versatile and thousands of food products contain soy oil, soy flour, soy protein etc. The most common foods that are made from soy are Tofu, vegetarian hamburgers and hotdogs and alternative dairy products such as yogurt, cheese, soy milk and infant formula.

Many experts in nutrition argue that eating soy products isn’t necessarily healthy, but there is no doubt that soy is the meat of the future as it is cheap to produce and not being  an animal product, it does not require refrigeration, vaccines or butchers.

As far as the food industry is concerned, soy makes the cheapest and most versatile product they can possibly sell.

 But is soy truly healthy for you?

 The soy plant is very delicate due to its sensitivity to heat and pesticides, and mass cultivation of it poses a serious problem to farmers. The problem is that soy has the singular quality of absorbing anything around it, whether it’s minerals from the earth or toxic pesticides that can then harm consumers.

 Because of this, many large soy companies are crossing soy with other legume species and have genetically modified it. This new type of soy is more resistant to heat and pesticides but is no longer a healthy option.

 When it comes to buying soy products it is important to look for non GMO (Genetically Modified Organism). Soy is possibly the healthiest legume there is, but replacing too many foods in your diet with soy can create an imbalance that is unhealthy.

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This lack or deficiency of red blood cells makes them work harder and exert more to get the required amount of oxygen around the body. This is a chain reaction, as the blood cells are less the provision of oxygen to the body is less. This makes lungs and heart work harder to get oxygen into the blood and due to which there is difficulty in breathing. Heavy exercise, climbing stairs, which are some of the very menial jobs which gets the anemic person exhausted. This is very common among in females as during menstruation as well as during pregnancy there is loss of blood which makes women more prone to being anemic.

Some of the causes of anemia

* Heavy periods during puberty and pregnancy
* Diet -low in iron, vitamin B12 or folic acid.
* Internal bleeding- an ulcer or a tumor
* Blood diseases – leukemia
* Infections, such as malaria and septicemia, which reduces the life span of red blood cells.
* Inherited disorders – such as thalassaemia or sickle cell disease
* Blood loss – due to trauma, surgery, cancer, peptic ulcer, heavy menstruation, bowel cancer or frequent blood donations
* Chronic diseases – such as rheumatoid arthritis and tuberculosis
* Hormone disorders – such as hypothyroidism
* Bone marrow disorders – such as cancer
* Certain drugs – including alcohol, antibiotics

Symptoms which are very visible in anemic people

* Tiredness, fatigue
* Giddiness
* Breathlessness
* Angina
* Frequent headaches
* Racing heart or palpitations
* Irritability
* Lack of concentration
* Cracked or reddened tongue
* Loss of appetite due to reduced sense of taste
* Strange food cravings

The best way to protect one is to have a very healthy iron rich diet. This diet would ensure the steady manufacture of red blood cells. The diet should have more iron, folic acid as well as vitamin B12. Vegetarians can have vitamin B12 supplements to avoid deficiency. Some of the normal diet taken should be in proportion with high fiber varieties and rich in vitamins and B complex. There should also be inclusion of fruits and leafy vegetables.

Very few tests are required to diagnose whether the person is anemic by getting the blood test done which would signify the number and size of red blood cells. Anemia which is caused by ulcers, tumors has to be treated by the doctor by surgery or the necessary dose of medicines should be taken by the patient. Even though the thought of just weakness may not very challenging, but if this disease is not treated on time there are chances of you suffering from angina or pain while walking, sitting or standing. The body become very weak and is unable to fight even the smallest infections like cold and cough.

The debate about the necessity of taking dietary supplements is still raging. While many health care professionals believe we get all we need from the foods we eat, others prefer to offer extra vitamins when their patients are under a stress such as pregnancy or illness or even aging, when the body’s function is impaired or overloaded.

Studies have proven that taking extra B group vitamins, especially folic acid and B12 have reduced birth defects by 72 to 100%. And since regulations authorizing the addition of folic acid to grains have come into force, the incidence of birth defects in the USA has dropped by 19%, though sceptics claim there could be other reasons.

So what are some of the symptoms of Vitamin B12 deficiency?

Vegans (vegetarians who also avoid dairy and eggs) frequently become deficient, though the process often takes many years. People with malabsorption conditions, including those with tapeworm infestation and those with bacterial overgrowth in the intestines, often suffer from vitamin B12 deficiency. Malabsorption of vitamin B12 can also result from pancreatic disease, the effects of gastro-intestinal surgery, or various prescription drugs.

Studies have also suggested that when elderly people suffer from depression it is caused by a lack of folate (B9). It should be taken with B6 And B12 to help its absorption and function in the body. These three vitamins work closely together and help relieve symptoms of depression. They do this by decreasing the amount of homocysteine, which is thought to play an active part in causing the depression. Sometimes the amount of folate in proportion to the other two may need to be increased.

Once you begin to move beyond basic background information, you begin to realize that there’s more to Vitamin b12 than you may have first thought.

Pernicious anaemia is a special form of vitamin B12 malabsorption due to impaired ability of certain cells in the stomach to make intrinsic factor—a substance needed for normal absorption of vitamin B12. By definition, all people with pernicious anaemia are vitamin B12-deficient. They require either vitamin B12 injections or oral supplementation with very high levels (1000 mcg per day) of vitamin B12.

Several population-based studies across the USA have found that various cancers are less prevalent in people who have high levels of folic acid. These people also consumed high amounts of beta-carotene, vitamin C and fiber. One very large study of 50,000 women found that adequate intakes of folate significantly reduced the risk of breast cancer.

Some prescription medications for inflammatory bowel disease have been found to interfere with the bodies ability to absorb folate (folic acid) and the deficiency has also been linked to male infertility and heart disease.

Foods that offer the most folic acid are dark leafy greens, brewers yeast, beef liver, some seafood, orange juice and milk. Root vegetables and whole grains also provide small amounts.

Side effects from folic acid supplements are rare, though they can occur if the dose exceeds 15000 mcg. Taking any one of the B group of vitamins alone can cause a deficiency in the others, so don’t be part smart. Find out if you really do need it and make sure your health care professional knows you intend to take it. Some prescription medicines like antibiotics and warfarin can react adversely to this supplement, while others like ibuprofen and aspirin can actually cause a deficiency. Methotrexate, used to treat some cancer and rheumatoid arthritis increases the body’s need for folic acid, and its side-effects are greatly reduced by addition of this vitamin without impairing its effectiveness, so if you must take this drug, be sure see your health care professional about adding folic acid to your diet.

This article’s coverage of the information is as complete as it can be today. But you should always leave open the possibility that future research could uncover new facts.

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