Heavy School Bags: How Much Weight a Child Should Carry

Heavy school bags The pain and physical discomfort resulting from carrying a heavy school bag can also result in stress and lack of attentiveness in a child, affecting their learning in the precious formative years. The health, safety, and well-being of students are a priority for the parents and the school management. Carrying heavy school bags is a concern for students and families.         Read More …

Exclusive Breastfeeding and its Effect on Babies Growth

Exclusive breastfeeding Introduction “Exclusive breastfeeding” is defined as no other food or drink, not even water, except breast milk (including milk expressed or from a wet nurse) for 6 months of life, but allows the infant to receive ORS, drops and syrups (vitamins, minerals and medicines). It is recommended to begin breastfeeding within the first hour of life and to allow it         Read More …

World Milk Day : Raise a Glass

world milk day Milk is both nutritious and delicious. The nutrient levels in milk are very high relative to its small number of calories. A huge variety of food products is made from milk, such as cheese, cream, butter and curd. Nutrition in Milk The nutritional composition of milk is highly complex, and it contains almost every single nutrient that the human body         Read More …

India Vaccination Schedule – Quick Guide

Schedule as per IAP Click on a name to see more details: Completed Age Vaccines Birth BCG, Hepatitis-B1, OPV 6weeks Hepatitis-B2, IPV1, DTwP1, Hib1, PCV1, Rotavirus1 10weeks IPV2, DTwP2, Hib2, PCV2, Rotavirus2 14weeks IPV3, DTwP3, Hib3, PCV3, Rotavirus3 6months Hepatitis-B, OPV 9months OPV, MMR1 9-12months TCV (Typhoid) 12months Hepatitis-A1 15months PCV Booster, MMR2, Varicella1 16-18months IPV Booster, DTwP B1/DTaP B1,         Read More …

Osteoporosis: Treatment, Diet and Home Remedies

Osteoporosis Treatment Using Home Remedies, Yoga, And Diet – Foods to be taken Calcium is a key nutrient for bones to stay strong and healthy. Good food sources of calcium include:: Dairy: Dairy products like milk, yoghurt, cheese are rich in calcium
, Vegetables and greens: Many vegetables, especially leafy green ones, are rich sources of calcium. Try turnip greens, mustard greens, collard greens, kale, romaine lettuce, celery, broccoli, fennel, cabbage, summer squash, green beans, brussels sprouts, asparagus, and crimini mushrooms. 
, Herbs and spices: For a small but tasty calcium boost, flavor your food with basil, thyme, dill weed, cinnamon, peppermint leaves, garlic, oregano, rosemary, and parsley.
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