Is the therapist your perfect match?
If you’re looking to dive into therapy for the first time, it can be hard to know where to start in terms of finding the right person. So, go on and be brave. Ask how much do you charge per sessions, how long will be each session, and do I get to see you beyond appointments? It’s difficult especially when you are in need, but it’s better to be clear than sorry with no results later.
Soy versus cow’s milk formulas
Neither cow’s-milk-based nor soy-based formula is ideal. Many infants are allergic to cow's milk and find it difficult to digest lactose. In rare cases, similar proteins may even cause type 1 diabetes. Soy formulas don’t have these problem proteins, and they are also free of lactose. Although the research does not show that soy formulas cure colic, some infants clearly feel better on them.
छोटे बच्चों को गुदगुदी करना क्यों हानिकारक है?
छोटे बच्चों को संभालना हर किसी के लिए आसान नहीं होता। खासकर तब जब बच्चा अपने आसपास के लोगों और चीजों को पहचानना शुरू कर देता है। ऐसे में लोग अक्सर बच्चे के साथ खेलने और उन्हें अपने पास बुलाने के लिए हंसाने की कोशिश करते रहते हैं। इस दौरान कई बार वे गुदगुदी का सहारा लेते हैं।गुदगुदी बच्चे के हिचकी आने का कारण बन सकती है (8)। वहीं, हिचकी से बच्चे को असुविधा महसूस हो सकती है, जिसे वे बोलकर व्यक्त नहीं कर सकते हैं। ऐसे में माता-पिता और घर के अन्य सदस्यों को शिशु की सुविधा को समझने और ध्यान में रखने की आवश्यकता है। बेहतर है गुदगुदी करने के अलावा, शिशु के साथ खेलने के अन्य तरीकों को अपनाया जाए।
Let’s see the power of Dates!
Do you like dates? Let's be honest; they don't usually pop up in our brain whenever we think about healthy foods. If you want to add dates to your diet, you have to follow a couple of simple rules. First and foremost, dates are kind of high in sugar and calories, so you should always eat them in moderation. And second, 2 dates a day is more than enough to get all the health benefits your body needs.
Some people still need to mask up even if vaccinated. Are you one of them?
Not quite. You do have to mask up on public transportation or if required by laws or regulations -- that would apply to hospitals, nursing homes and other health care settings, and even some local businesses and workplaces. Then there is this warning: "If you have a condition or are taking medications that weaken your immune system, you may NOT be fully protected even if you are fully vaccinated.
Do weight loss supplements really work?
Although many herbal and dietary supplements claim to help those who want to lose a little weight with no extra efforts, many researchers have claimed it to be completely false. As it is not enough to benefit your health, various findings. One of the reviews on herbal supplements found that only white kidney beans led to the loss of weight but yet it is not extravagant and meaningful either.
Eating more fruit and vegetables linked to less stress, study finds
Mental health condition is the issue world is facing, infecting 1 in every 10, and is also a silent pandemic. As per the research eating a diet rich in fruit and vegetables is associated with less stress, according to new research. The findings revealed people who ate at least 470 grams of fruit and vegetables daily had 10 % lower stress levels than those who consumed less than 230 grams.
New pre-clinical model could hold the key to better HIV treatments
Researchers develop a unique pre-clinical model that enables the study of long-term HIV infection, allowing them to test new therapies to cure the disease. Along with the new therapy researchers also used a prospective T-cell based therapy. The ease of the mouse model allowed researchers to monitor and study the infection, might result into a game-changer for HIV patients” Dr. Jones
Kids are no more likely to insert tube for an ear infection
Did you know that an ear infection could mean a tube insertion in the ear! Well, it is still the process to prevent fluid accumulation in the ear for kids. It is caused by the bacteria that travel the nasal cavity to the ear during cold or any ailment. But now researchers claim that the tube does no better than common antibiotics and hence no need to go through a painful procedure.
शिशुओं और बच्चों को राइस मिल्क देना – क्या यह ज्यादा हेल्दी ऑप्शन है?
कई मांएं अक्सर यह सोचती हैं, कि क्या उनके बच्चों के लिए फार्मूला का कोई बेहतर विकल्प हो सकता है? कुछ बच्चों को गाय का दूध डाइजेस्ट करने में परेशानी होती है। कुछ अन्य बच्चों को गाय के दूध से एलर्जी भी होती है। कुछ पेरेंट्स इसके लिए बादाम के दूध या सोया मिल्क का इस्तेमाल करते हैं। लेकिन, कुछ बच्चे ऐसे भी होते हैं, जिन्हें नट्स और सोया से भी एलर्जी हो सकती है। इस लेख में, हम राइस मिल्क के बारे में बात कर रहे हैं, जो कि आपके बच्चों के लिए एक वेगन और लेक्टोज फ्री विकल्प है। राइस मिल्क के फायदे और इससे जुड़े हुए खतरों को समझने के लिए आगे पढ़ें।
How COVID-19 affects people with diabetes
A diabetic person increase’s its risk of catching the virus than someone with no comorbidities. Due to the inflammatory property, the healing process gets slower. The conditions don’t work similarly in all patients but the studies have shown that about 25% of people who went to the hospital with sever COVID-19 had diabetes. Along with the conditions, they were more likely to die from the virus.
Do you need to worry about the ‘Black fungus’ if you have covid-19 infection?
According to researchers, mucormycosis is comparatively rare, increased by the use of chemotherapy and steroid drugs, like those used to treat some COVID-19 patients, maybe increasing its frequency. In a recent small study, scientists concluded that COVID-19 patients with diabetes that were treated with steroid drugs had a significantly increased risk of experiencing the infections.
Gut bacteria can be responsible for the Parkinson and dementia in old age
Many links have been found on the relation of the “good bacteria” found in the stomach and its benefits. But now researchers have taken a new twist and has found its link to Alzheimer and Parkinson's diseases. The “pathogenic” bacteria produce the misfolding of the proteins, while the “good bacteria” prevents this process. Also, researchers say that antibiotics could increase the development of the disease.
Is drinking coffee while breastfeeding my baby OK?
Consumption of coffee during pregnancy is known to harm the growing foetus but little do many people know that Caffeine can get into breast milk and accumulate in your baby's system, which may interfere with his sleep and cause irritability. Limit your morning joe to one or two cups a day. (And we're not talking about venti-sized cups!)
Feeding a cranky baby is not always the solution: Here’s why
Part of the equation is whether the baby is actually hungry, or whether parents are providing food at any sign of distress. “Many people tell mothers to feed on demand, but they never define what ‘on demand’ is, feeding every now and then does not solve the situation and in fact, it could raise a need to eat. Instead sticking to the schedule and knowing the need of the baby works better.
Feeling low doesn’t always mean you are depressed
Every year thousands of moms talk out about clinical depression, which is true but, only to a certain extent. There are other many reasons behind this low mood syndrome i.e., Hyperthyroidism. The butterfly-shaped glands in the neck producing too many hormones, making you jumpy. But when produced less (hypothyroidism) everything slows down, making you tired and depressed.
Those who feel younger tends to feel longer, “feel young, live long”
So, when it comes to your health, the age you feel could be more important than your actual birthdate. The CDC has previously advised people that their heart age could be beyond their actual years due to lifestyle factors such as stress.“Feeling younger is an attitude of playfulness, emotional flexibility, and leaning into creativity,” says a licensed psychotherapist in Philadelphia.
स्तनपान आहार: स्तनपान करते समय क्या खाएं और क्या न पियें
हर दो घंटे में भोजन करना तनावपूर्ण है, लेकिन निश्चित रूप से इसका मतलब यह नहीं है कि आपको अपने आहार को बदलने की आवश्यकता है जब तक कि आप हर दिन एक ही समूह के भोजन नहीं खा रहे हों। इसलिए, ब्रेस्टमिल्क की गुणवत्ता वही रहेगी जो आप खाते हैं। यदि आप अपने शरीर से पर्याप्त मात्रा में भोजन नहीं कर रहे हैं तो गुणवत्ता बनाए रखने के लिए वसा का उपयोग शुरू कर देंगे और इसलिए आप आसानी से कमजोर महसूस कर सकते हैं। इसके अलावा, इस स्तर पर आहार की आवश्यकता नहीं है, क्योंकि आपका शरीर पहले से ही 200-300kcal / दिन खो रहा है।
Pre-term delievery, a common ailment in babies
One of the common ailments is caused by early delivery of the baby termed as premature. In India, around 40% of newborn babies weigh less than 2.5 specially babies weighing 2 or 1.5 who have an ailment regarding premature. The temperature maintenance mechanism of these babies has some problems. These babies have problems while breastfeeding, have jaundice and need to be taken to NICU for extra care.
