General Health Care

Endocrine System :Glands that secrets Hormones that regulate reproduction/Growth/development/mood/metabolism/sexualdevelopment. Hormone Disorder: Diabetes Pituitary Disorders Gonadal Disorders Thyroid Disorder Adrenal Disorder Growth Disorder Metabolic Disorder What are signs and symptom related to hormone disorder.a) Excessive weight gain or less.b) Increased or Decreased Appetite.c) Hot or Cold intolerance.d) Short Height.e) Tall Stature.f) Failure of aliening paternity or … Read more

Melatonin supplements is proven to help from jet lag and trouble falling or staying asleep when taken 2 hrs before bed time Sniffing lavender fragrance can set the stage for deep sleep by calming you down Valerian root supplement taken 2 hrs before bed time can put you to deep sleep Research shows hemp oil … Read more

Get your health checked periodically including screening for cancers, as they have high incidences after 60s Hearing loss is one of the most common aging associated phenomena. Get medical help to hear better. Lack of physical activity makes you lose muscle and gain fat; start burning calories with regular and suitable exercises. Keep yourself hydrated … Read more

Avoid Coffee, Black tea, Green tea, Energy drinks and Artificial Sweeteners Avoid pizza, Dry Fruits, French fries, and other fast foods rich in carbs and fat Drink sufficient water and other recommended fluids to stay hydrated particularly during infections See the doctor if aren’t getting better from sickness for more than 2 days Learn to … Read more

Haemophilus Influenzae type b (Hib) vaccine for adults Who need Hib vaccine immunization? Adults with special medical status or condition need to get vaccinated Individuals suffering from AIDS Have damaged of absence of spleen – Asplenia Individual undergoing spleen removal – Splenectomy Should be administered ≥14 days before splenectomy Individuals suffering from Sickle cell disease … Read more

Certain viral infections can cause very high fever with other symptoms including but not limited to headache, body pains, nausea, cracking lips and eye dryness or burning sensation What are the symptoms of Viral Fever? Low to High Grade Fever Headache Cough Chills Weakness Dizziness Fatigue Skin rashes Burning sensation & Redness of the eyes … Read more

Polio 1.      If not immunised, Polio can paralyse children under 5 and may even cause death. 2.      Polio disease still exists and vaccination can help to minimise the number of children affected. WORLD POLIO DAY: World Polio Day will be celebrated on 24th October, globally to generate awareness towards the eradication of Polio as well as to … Read more

Air Pollutants: • Gases – Nitrogen dioxide, Ozone, Sulphur dioxide and Carbon monoxide • Particulate matter (PM) – Solid and liquid particles such as soot and dust What are the effects of Air Pollution on Heart? • Damages blood vessels, causing them to become narrower and harder leading to increased Blood pressure, Heart attacks What … Read more

What Is Immunisation? Immunisation is explained as a method of disease prevention in which both children and adults are protected from harmful infections with which they come into contact with, or it may otherwise produce serious illness or even death. A person can be immunized by giving vaccination (an injection) against a disease and this … Read more