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Pack Health into Your Child's Tiffin Box

“A lunchbox you pack is as important as what you serve your kid for breakfast and dinner”. Parents should know that whatever children eat from their lunchbox contributes to more than 25% of their daily requirements. Preparing healthy tiffin is an important aspect that must not be taken lightly because a good nutrition is important for the growth and development of your child. Dr Divya Chaudh

Max Team In Nutrition And Dietetics

Nov 28 , 2020 | 2 min read

Depression: Let's Talk About it!

Dr. Ashima Srivastava says, one of my clients described her experience of “ Depression ” as follows: “I only think negatively, and I feel constantly hopeless and guilty. I constantly think about having a better family, health and future. My head hurts so much. I have occasionally encountered feelings, as if things in my life already happened, and I feel a sense of emptiness. I don't know how to

Dr. Ashima Srivastava In Mental Health And Behavioural Sciences

Nov 28 , 2020 | 4 min read

Let's Understand Cancer!

Do you know most types of cancer occur at an old age? It is because DNA in cells starts getting damaged as age progresses. However, few cancers like germ cell tumours (Testicular cancer) are more common in younger age. The most common types of cancer are Lung Cancer , Breast, Prostate, Bowel, Oral Cavity, Cervix, Ovarian, Stomach, Colorectum, and Pharynx. In India, 2.5 million people are estimated

Max Team In Cancer Care / Oncology

Nov 28 , 2020 | 2 min read

How Multidisciplinary Care Saved a Patient's Life at Max Hospital

A 38-year-old religious head of monastery Mr Tsering (name changed) came to Max Hospital , Dehradun, complaining of loose stools, cough, fever and extreme weakness. On examining him, he was found to be in a state of shock with very low blood pressure and saturation. He was immediately shifted to the ICU and put on resuscitation and supportive care by the Critical Care team. After few days he start

Max Team In Medical Oncology

Nov 28 , 2020 | 2 min read

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Simple Home Remedies For Loose Motions

Loose motions or Diarrhea is one of the most common ailments across every age group – from infants and mothers to the elderly. Diarrhea is the frequent passage of watery or loose stools across irregular intervals. There are many possible causes of Diarrhea. These include allergies, food poisoning, infections, and stress. As such, Diarrhea is merely a symptom of one of many possible causes. Most of the time, loose motions is not a serious problem and can be treated at home. Below, we've outlined 3 simple h

Dr. Manoj Ranka In Internal Medicine

Feb 22 , 2018 | 2 min read

Indian Diet Plan In Pregnancy

To make sure that what you eat helps your body and also helps you stay interested, spread out your food through the day by following different food ideas. You can mix and match the following depending on how much you can eat and whether you are vegetarian or non vegetarian.

Dr. Neera Aggarwal In Obstetrics And Gynaecology Nutrition And Dietetics

Nov 07 , 2020 | 2 min read

PCOD and PCOS - Symptoms, Causes, Differences & Treatment

Polycystic ovarian disease (PCOD) or polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is a syndrome that has taken modern world by storm. Polycystic ovarian disease or syndrome is a very common disease heard in today's younger generation. It is a must that young girls understand this disease at an early stage as well as its causes and future implications. It is a hormonal disorder with: Imbalance of the two female hormones estrogen and progesterone with estrogen taking the upper hand – menstrual irregularities, infer

Dr. Kamna Nagpal In Obstetrics And Gynaecology

Jun 30 , 2016 | 2 min read

Balanced Diet - Definition, Importance, Benefits & Diet Chart

A balanced diet is a diet that contains the right proportion of different food types so that your body gets the required carbohydrates, fats, vitamins, proteins, minerals.

Ritika Samaddar In Dietetics

Jan 24 , 2022 | 2 min read

When Should I Get Alert Regarding My Child's Height?

The truth is all kids have their own pace of growing up; some may appear to be taller than before, some may appear to be same. We can see kids of all different shapes and sizes. But it is true that family members and teachers are the first people to encounter any growth disorder in the child. The red alert signs to see a growth specialist are: Your child is the shortest in class. Your child

Dr. Vaishakhi Rustagi In Paediatric (Ped) Endocrinology

Nov 28 , 2020 | 1 min read

Prevent Suicidal Attempts: Let's Talk About it!

Is life worth ending? Is your child playing Blue Whale Challenge? To answer all these questions, this Suicide Prevention Day, Dr. Ashima Srivastava discusses “What is the point” that leads to an increase in suicidal cases? Once upon a time, the term “suicide” was an unspeakable term. People felt that using such terms would have a bad influence on children, and encourage this act further. Howeve

Dr. Ashima Srivastava In Mental Health And Behavioural Sciences

Nov 28 , 2020 | 8 min read

Gestational Diabetes: Understanding the Basics

Gestational Diabetes - Is high blood glucose levels first diagnosed when the woman is pregnant. It may be pre-existing but is diagnosed during pregnancy or may have started during pregnancy. Dr. Ankita says, it may occur at any stage of pregnancy but is more common during the last three months. This disease can cause complications for you and your baby during pregnancy, labour and even after c

Dr. Ankita Singh In Obstetrics And Gynaecology

Nov 28 , 2020 | 2 min read

STROKE: It's a CHOICE! Don't Call it a Disease

For ages we have known that prevention is better than cure, it holds true even for a Stroke. Stroke or brain attack is a lifestyle associated disease and it is entirely your choice on how you choose to prevent it. Dr. Chandril Chugh , Head, Interventional Neurologist, Max Super Speciality Hospital, Saket , says the majority cases of stroke are due to a sedentary lifestyle and an unhealthy diet

Max Team In Interventional Neurology

Nov 28 , 2020 | 2 min read

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