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Passing of frequent liquid stools is a condition which is most commonly brought about by an infection entering the body either through the food that is eaten or the water that is drunk. The infection may be caused by bacteria, bacilli, worms, etc. Sometimes stress or emotional tension can also lead to diarrhea. From nutritional point of view, one should understand that absorption of nutrients from the small intestine is much reduces, since the food is passed out too rapidly to be digested. Also, with frequent passage of liquid stools, much water is being lost from the body.  Foods with high fiber content and spices that will irritate the digestive tract should be avoided and plenty of liquids should be taken. Foods of low fiber content and liquid or semisolid form like rice gruel, lentil soups especially of orange lentil, juices, buttermilk, yoghurt are beneficial.  Have frequent small meals than few big ones. Drink plenty of water preferably boiled and cooled. Avoid spic

Exercise or physical activity helps in maintenance of health. Ayurveda has described physical activity or exercise under the heading Vyayama. Vyayama are the activities which are desirable and are capable of bringing about bodily stability and strength. It should be practiced daily but only in moderation. Benefits of exercise – Depletes excess fat, makes you energetic, makes the body strong, light & compact, delays ageing, improves immunity. Effects of excessive exercise – Giddiness, cough, fever, vomiting, aversion for food, emaciation, thirst, bleeding disorders, dyspnea, exhaustion, tiredness. Contraindications of exercise – Immediately after food intake, while in hunger or thirst, children, pregnant, old persons having weakness, people suffering from diseases like indigestion, cough, dyspnea, emaciation, bleeding diseases, etc. and people emaciated due to excess sexual activity, weight lifting and excessive walking. Important things to know about exercise  Exercise

Osteoporosis is a progressive bone disease characterized by decreased bone mass and density leading to an increased risk of fracture. Mainly there are 2 types of osteoporosis based on the causative factors – Primary and secondary. Primary osteoporosis is of 2 types postmenopausal osteoporosis attributed to decrease in estrogen production after menopause and senile osteoporosis, which occurs after the age of 70 in both men and women. Secondary osteoporosis occurs at any age in men & women as a result of improper diet & lifestyle, prolonged use of medications like glucocorticoids that are likely to induce osteoporosis, predisposing diseases, etc.  There are so many causes for osteoporosis, some of which are listed below.  Ageing -  As age advances there is degeneration of all the tissues including bone tissue hence greater chance of osteoporosis. Especially in female, after menopause or hysterectomy there is oestrogen deficiency leading to rapid reduction in bone