It’s not the act of sitting for long periods that causes us pain, it’s the way we position ourselves. Few things we need to know about our correct sitting posture. Sitting with the Right Leg Height When you sit in a chair for a long period of time, it is important that blood circulation to your legs continues. To this Read More …
Is Your Sitting Posture Correct?
It’s not the act of sitting for long periods that causes us pain, it’s the way we position ourselves. Few things we need to know about our correct sitting posture. Sitting with the Right Leg Height When you sit in a chair for a long period of time, it is important that blood circulation to your legs continues. To this Read More …
Gestational diabetes Gestational diabetes is generally diagnosed between the 24th and 28th week of pregnancy. During pregnancy, the placenta makes hormones that can lead to a buildup of sugar in your blood. Usually, your pancreas can make enough insulin to handle that. If not, your blood sugar levels will rise and can cause gestational diabetes. It is usually diagnosed during 
Pelvic Floor Muscles The pelvic floor is made up of a layer of muscles stretching like a tight hammock from the pubic bone in the front, to the base of the spine. Your pelvic floor supports your bladder, vagina, uterus and bowel and is very important for bladder and bowel control. Your pelvic floor muscles also play an important role 
Left Lateral Position The best sleeping position during pregnancy is “SOS” (sleep on side). Even better is sleeping on left lateral position. Sleeping on your left side will increase the amount of blood and nutrients that reach your baby. Keep your legs and knees bent, and put a pillow between your legs. Why pregnant women sleep in left position? Usually, 
What is the link between HIV and TB? When people have a damaged immune system, such as people with HIV who are not receiving antiretroviral treatment, the natural history of TB is altered. Instead of there being a long latency phase between infection and development of disease, people with HIV can become ill with active TB disease within weeks to 
Why TB day celebrated? World TB Day observed on 24 March each year. It is an opportunity to raise awareness about the burden of tuberculosis (TB) worldwide and the status of TB prevention and care efforts. It commemorates the day in 1882 when Dr. Robert Koch astounded the scientific community by announcing that he had discovered the cause of tuberculosis, 
World Oral Health Day (WOHD) is observed on 20 March to raise awareness of the importance of good oral health and its significance in safeguarding general health and well-being. Theme for WOHD 2017 is “Live Smart Mouth”. The date 3/20 was chosen to reflect that: Seniors must have a total of 20 natural teeth at the end of their life 
Hypertension is a common condition that has little to no symptoms, which means that many people that have high blood pressure don’t even know that they have it. Having high blood pressure is also a strong indicator of increased risk for heart disease, heart attacks, and strokes. That’s why it’s important to have your blood pressure checked at least annually 
What is Brown Rice? Brown rice is the whole grain with just the first outer layer (husk or hull) removed through milling. It retains its fiber and germ which contains vital nutrients. How does it differ from White Rice? White rice is brown rice that has been milled to remove the bran and much of the germ, reducing fiber and 
Calcium Calcium is the base for strong bones and teeth. It also supports proper function of blood vessels, muscles, nerves and hormones. It is important for muscle functioning, blood clotting, blood pressure regulation, etc. Requirement: Our body requires 800-1300mg of calcium every day, out of which 99% of calcium is stored in teeth and bones. Deficiency: The calcium deficiency for