Author: Kudrat Sandhu

The science that amalgamates traditional healthcare practices with natural ways of healing while providing an alternative to modern medicine is called Naturopathy. What is Naturopathy? Ankit Tiwari, Chief Medical Officer at The Meadow Nature Cure, a wellness center in Gujarat, said “Naturopathy is an alternative system of medicine which works on the basis of primary health care system that enhances the body’s mechanism to heal by itself.” How does Naturopathy work? To explain the concept of Naturopathy, Mr. Tiwari further explained that it “works on treating the body as a whole on the basis of physical level, mental level, emotional…

Walking requires caution, just like any other workout. “Wearing proper shoes” was one of the several precautions Dr. Dhaliwal suggested. The track on which you are walking needs to be level, he continued, “or else any powerful movement to the body can lead to complications like a sprained ankle or persistent back aches.” Additionally, one should never exercise too quickly after eating because “sudden physical activity might bring difficulties including stomach discomfort, acid reflux, and many more.”

Gut flora or intestinal flora refers to the ecosystem of microorganisms, predominantly bacteria, that inhabit the human intestines. Here are a few do’s and don’ts to ensure a thriving intestinal flora: Fibre is crucial for gut health: According to Dr Sunita Malhotra, a former chief dietitian at PGIMER. She stated that “there are two forms of fibre, she said, “soluble and insoluble. Insoluble fibres are essential for treating issues like constipation, whereas soluble fibres are crucial for treating chronic diseases and diseases linked to lifestyle choices. They are particularly helpful in controlling sugar levels and are highly recommended to diabetics.”…

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Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare as well as Chemicals and Fertilizer Minister addressed the second G20 Health Ministers Meeting held in Yogyakarta, Indonesia. The G20 Health Summit will be hosted by India in 2024. The key points in this session to make improvements in the healthcare sector were: Improving Global Health Architecture: At the G20 Health Summit held in Indonesia, one of the main focus points was to improve the Global Health Architecture by making it more resilient and more responsive as well as inclusive.Working on pandemic prevention and preparedness: Being responsive to global health…

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Cholesterol is a waxy substance that is mostly found in the cells of the body. Dr. Madhu Sharma, former senior dietitian, at PGIMER, Chandigarh, claims that endogenous production— “the term used to describe the body’s natural creation of healthy cholesterol—occurs during the metabolic process. It is partly produced by the body and is partly gained from foods. It is vital to remember that it must never cross a threshold, or else one can be vulnerable to cardiac illnesses.” While explaining the sources from which the body gets cholesterol, Dr. Sharma added that “the only source of cholesterol is fats and…

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The Health Minister of Tamil Nadu launched a round-the-clock mental helpline number 1441 and is called Tele-MANAS. The callers will be connected to primary health centers, government medical colleges, as well as hospitals. The patients will be provided with integrated mental health services. The highest cases of depressive disorders are reported in states like Tamil Nadu, Kerala, and Goa to name a few. Symptoms of a patient who is down with mental health issues include loss of appetite, mood swings, insomnia, social withdrawal, being emotionally vacant, suffering from unnecessary guilt or having low self-worth and low levels of self-esteem to…

Metabolic Syndrome also known as Insulin Resistance Syndrome refers to a cluster of diseases that occur at the same time, and subsequently pose a serious threat to the overall health of a body specifically cardiovascular and metabolic systems. Additionally, it increases the risk of a person developing type-2 diabetes and having a stroke. The condition is characterized by excessive weight gain, high blood pressure levels, high triglyceride levels, and low levels of HDL. The syndrome can be caused due to multiple lifestyle habits like smoking, drinking alcohol, eating unhealthy food, following a sedentary style of living, and abdominal weight gain…