~This homegrown brand promotes a healthy lifestyle with its handy oxygen canisters that contain all-natural oxygen for supplemental use ~ Living amidst a pandemic has compelled us to protect ourselves from air-borne diseases and pollutants in the air. Oxyzone, a portable oxygen canister that contains all-natural oxygen has been launched in India. Featuring a consumer-friendly mouth mask, Oxyzone enhances metabolic activities and boosts recovery from...
By Dr. Shafalika SB, Consultant, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Columbia Asia Referral Hospital, Yeshwanthpur Anaemia continues to be the major public health hazard in India. Though this nutritional deficiency disorder can affect anyone but more prevalent in children, pregnant women and women in the child bearing age. In India, anaemia is one of the major causes for most of the maternal death. It is not only...
~ Mrs. Apeksha Ekbote, MSc, RD, Chief Dietician, NephroPlus ~ As rightly said, a healthy diet is important for every individual. However, for those who are suffering from Kidney cancer, a healthy diet plays a vital role. Having a nutritional and healthy meal pattern after treatment of kidney cancer can help a patient feel better and regain his/her strength. Having said that, many cancer treatments...
Spokesperson: Dr.Prashant C Dheerendra, Consultant Nephrologist, Apollo Dialysis clinics, Bangalore Nearly one lakh patients undergo dialysis regularly in India, with a growing demand of 31% annually. The numbers of dialysis centers and patients requiring dialysis is increasing on a yearly basis. Dialysis is a life-saving medical treatment for patients suffering from chronic kidney disease or kidney failure. It performs a vital task in replacing some...
By Dr. Suruchi Goyal, Consultant - Paediatrics and Paediatric Endocrinology, Columbia Asia Hospital Whitefield Maria was happy that she could take time off from looking after her baby, whilst her baby slept. Her little one had a set routine of naps! 2 months into this set routine Maria noted a sudden change: her baby had shorter naps with erratic patterns. The little one remained happy,...
By: Dr. PriyaKaul, Spiritual life coach and a healer In our life, we face many highs and lows, ups and downs - emotionally and physically. The physical issues can be managed but the emotional problems are a bigger challenge to tackle. We suffer at times and at times we succeed. We accept all these issues as karma or fate. The reality is often different. Our...
By Dr.MuktaNadig, Consultant, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Columbia Asia Hospital, Hebbal Pregnancy is a delicate time for a woman. Keeping track of the health of to be mother and the foetus at this time is crucial. Ignoring the health of pregnant woman and not following the measures suggested by the doctor can lead to serious complications. Therefore, regular check-ups, keeping track of the blood pressure and blood...
By Doctor L Sanjay, Internal Medicine Department, Apollo Spectra Hospital Kondapur Hyderabad: The announcement of the roll out of the much-anticipated vaccine for COVID-19 was welcomed with mixed feelings by the global community. While the quick development of the vaccine in less than a year into the pandemic is no mean feat and celebrates the potential of the health industry in the face of a...
By Ms. Pavithra Raj, Chief Dietician, Columbia Asia Referral Hospital, Yeshwanthpur Having a nutritious and balanced diet is the most important way to keep ourselves healthy. This will support and boost our immunity. A healthy lifestyle always helps in building a healthy and immunized body. In specific to our diet, a well-balanced diet may help in reducing the risk of dealing with life threatening diseases...
Mumbai: The pandemic has changed the way the world behaves; it has changed what was once perceived normal. The world came to a sudden halt and people have had to distance themselves to protect their loved ones; going to work, commuting, seeing family, meeting friends, all have become harder, more dangerous or even impossible. While some of us could afford to be locked up at...