Most of us know that Parkinson’s disease is a neurological disorder that affects our body movement. The disease progresses slowly and gradually the quality of life is affected. The rate of progression generally varies from person to person and is very individualized. As is the case with most diseases, medication is prescribed to control the progression of the disease.
Nutrition is particularly important in Parkinson’s disease for many reasons:
The disorder itself slows transition through…
When your loved ones age, it becomes vital to address the right diet for them, because more often than not, improper food intake causes a lot of stress and discomfort. Dr Bhuvaneswari puts together some simple tips from her experiences as a primary caregiver for her parents. Changing the diet patterns for the elderly in the Indian context needs a proper looking into as it addresses a few common problems that the elderly tend to face : 1. Loss of teeth: This naturally takes away the…
It is important to understand the value of probiotics in our diet and to understand the 'food first' approach with naturally fermented food says registered dietician Ujjwala Baxi. I remember how my Mom used to serve me homemade yogurt-based sweet desert called shrikhand as well as lassi which I would finish in a fraction of minutes and would not even feel guilty about it! And my granny used to make pickled sweet lemons which when served with khichdi was a soothing delight on any given day…
Did you know that what you eat affects how you look? Nutritionist Kohila Govindaraju spells out the role of nutrients and a healthy and balanced diet in your skin looking healthy and radiant. Healthy skin diet should be designed to supply your body with all the essential building materials to make your skin look soft and gorgeous. The skin becomes beautiful only if the body could digest the food, transport the nutrients to the whole body and detox naturally. With the right skin materials…
Smoking is known to cause and effect many systems in our body with adverse consequences, but how does it affect fertility in women? Dr Sarita Bhalerao, an established OBGYN from Mumbai helps us understand the subject in more detail. 1. Is smoking a growing concern for infertility in women? Smoking and consumption of tobacco have in general been a growing concern for women all over the world. It is a major health problem affecting developing countries especially amongst the youth…
Says Shirin Merchant, India’s pioneering canine behaviourist and trainer, while talking about assistance dogs, a relatively new concept in India, where dogs are specially trained to perform a range of tasks to assist individuals with disability. How and when did you become a canine behaviourist and trainer? My journey as a dog trainer and behaviourist started in 1995. What is an assistance dog and what is it trained to do? It is very difficult for an able-bodied person to imagine the…
Sujata Din, a Certified Holistic Health Coach and Certified Professional Cancer Coach based in Singapore shares two recipes of satisfying lunchtime salads that keep you full. Salads are an excellent option for a main meal; they are jam packed with nutrients as made with lots of vegetables. However, having a salad for lunch can at times leave you feeling hungry. The main reason a healthy salad meal leaves the stomach rumbling is because it lacks sufficient protein,…
Donate Blood. Save Lives. Can you donate blood or platelets? How should you prepare before a blood or platelet donation and what care do you need after a blood donation. All in one place. Eligibilities for Blood Donor Any donor, who is healthy, fit and not suffering from any transmittable diseases can donate blood. Donor must be 18-60 years age and having a minimum weight of 50Kg can donate blood. (Some blood banks take over a weight of 45Kg too) Donor’s Haemoglobin level is 12.5%…
Believe it or not people who are thin and underweight are not always healthy and free of illness. They can struggle to put on weight. Our nutritionist Kohila Govindaraju shares tips on healthy meal plan to gain weight. This is also important as people age and lose weight. Being lean sounds great, but being underweight because of poor nutrition doesn't sound healthy at all. Being underweight, you are more likely to pick up infections, a lack of vitamins and minerals will hinder your growth if…
Suffering from Arthritis? Stiffness in hips and knees? Stiff toes or stiff ankles? How can you ease the stiffness in your joints? Yoga is very effective in managing arthritis. It reduces pain, increases flexibility, and lowers stress. It brings harmony to body and mind. We have worked with Divyayog to create a set of asanas for you to do in the comfort of your own home. Volume 1 is specifically focussed on the lower body - from hip to toe. Please remember: Do not do these…
