Jumana Rajkotwala, Counselling Psychologist addresses questions on the challenges faced by children especially in pandemic times and the steps parents can take to help children be healthy and feel connected in these times.
What according to you are the biggest challenges that children face today?
Children, in recent times, have limited physical activity and increased online interests, this has taken a turn for the worse during the pandemic as kids have been stuck at home. One of the…
Yo-yo diet, also called weight cycling, is fraught with dangers, both physical and psychological, and should be avoided at all costs, emphasizes Sherin Thomas, Chief Nutritionist, Aster MIMS Hospital, Calicut. Could you tell us a little about Yo-yo dieting? Yo-yo dieting is known as weight cycling. It is a cyclical loss and gain of weight same as like the up and down motion of a yoyo. In this diet, by having a hypo caloric diet (diet low in calorie), a person loses a good amount of weight, but…
Depression and chronic conditions have a cyclical effect. Those with chronic illness are more susceptible to it and those with depression have a higher risk of other medical issues. It is important to prioritize physical self-care such as exercise, sleep and nutrition, exercise in order to break this cycle and push away the black cloud of depression. 1. Exercise as an anti-depressant 2.Sleep Routines For Mental Health 3. Importance of Good Nutrition For more details read…
Divya Sharma, 27, is a young lady with only 25 per cent vision due to acute glaucoma as a child. But that has not stopped her from being a fitness enthusiast. She has five belts in Karate and she also does regular weight lifting to keep herself in shape. Fitness is an important aspect of our life. It is said that people often relate fitness just to celebrities and models. Well, what do you do to ensure that you are fit and active? And if you feel that fitness is primarily about climbing the…
Constipation bothers many people. Most of it can be prevented by simple lifestyle changes. Below are three panels of tips Food products high in fibre help prevent constipation. Fruits, vegetables, spinach and other greens, beans, lentils, peas, whole grains, nuts, prunes and seeds are good sources of fiber. Tips for increasing fibre intake: Consume whole fruits instead of fruit juices Replace half of white rice with brown Enjoy whole meal sandwich. Snack on raw vegetables like…
Kajal Hansda, Senior Diabetes Educator at Diabetes Awareness and You (DAY) shares a recipe for a healthier idli option. Useful for persons with diabetes. Ingredients for Idli: 1cup soaked chana dal (split cow peas) 1 cup whole moong dal 1/4th cup grated carrot 1/4th cup capsicum(cut into small pieces) 1/4th cup green peas 3pcs green chillies ½ tsp lemon juice ¾ tsp fruit salt 1 gm oil for greasing Salt to taste अब हिंदी में पढ़े: मिक्स्ड दाल चटनी और वेजिटेबल इडली: पौष्टिक रेसिपी…
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Lymphedema is called the "Dirty Secret of Breast Cancer" for a reason. Breast Cancer patients were often not told about the risk of lymphedema and what needs to be done to prevent/manage it. Dr. Rohini Patil, gynaecologist, breast cancer survivor and Certified Lymphedema Therapist talks about lymphedema and how to manage it. In this recording she talks about breast cancer, the most common cancer among women in india and lymphedema. She explains all about lymphedema. Keka Roy also…
Here are 3 inspirational stories from breast cancer survivors who developed their own regimen to develop and regain fitness after breast cancer diagnosis and surgery Pragna Shah In her 60s, first diagnosed in 2013, radical mastectomy soon after. Pragna was particular about fitness even well before her diagnosis. She had an active exercise routine of at least 1 hour daily, involving any of stretching, aerobic dancing and yoga . The diagnosis was therefore quite devastating and tough…
Tejali Kunte, Head of Psychology, PDMDS (Parkinson’s Disease and Movement Disorder Society), talks about their unique initiative ‘PDMDS Encourages Talent’ which provided a platform for Persons with Parkinson’s to showcase their talents and also boost their confidence in a big way. What was the main vision behind the initiative? Was it just motivational? -Creative arts like dance, music, poetry, art and craft have tremendous therapeutic effects on the symptoms of Parkinson’s. At PDMDS, we…
