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From The Couch to Getting Fit

One of the best things you can do for yourself is to start a fitness programme. When you transition from couches to crunches, you feel revitalised and exhilarated. Physical activity improves brain health and lowers the risk of chronic diseases; it improves balance and coordination, strengthens bones and muscles, helps with weight management, and improves sleep quality and the ability to perform daily tasks. Going straight for the bench press on day one will be contrary to your expectation of instant six-pack abs and may lead to an injury. If you are considering starting exercising but, don't know where to begin, identify your level of fitness to know where to start and what to do at first. Here's a guide to help you start a routine and stick to it for the best results without straining yourself: Identify Your Fitness Level First, determine your level of fitness. You should have a firm grasp on how to fit yourself. To track your progress, you must first assess and record your baseline fitness score to establish a baseline for yourself. Record your pulse rate before and after walking one mile determine how long it takes you to walk or run a mile know how many push-ups you can do and measure your waist circumference and BMI. Before beginning an exercise routine, you should consult a fitness expert and have a physical medical examination. Identifying your fitness level is especially important for beginners who are new to strenuous physical activities because it can detect any health issues or conditions that may put you at risk. Design Your Fitness Program Exercising every day needs a plan that includes attainable steps and goals. Create a balanced routine and start with easy steps to follow, and then you can continue to raise the bar as your fitness levels improve. For instance, if your goal is to do a 5-kilometre run, start by building a plan that includes shorter runs. Slowly as you will climb up the ladders, build activities into your daily routine, try high-interval intensity training and allow time for recovery. Stick To It Replacing unhealthy behaviour with new healthier habits is an excellent approach to achieving your fitness goals. Therefore, stick to your exercise routine. Develop a habit and do it regularly. Make a schedule and exercise at the same time every day. As per the experts, one should exercise at least 150 minutes per week. Start slowly and let your body rest from time to time and choose a time that works best for you. Eat Healthily And Stay Hydrated Eat a healthy and balanced diet to boost your fitness programme. While carbs can fuel your muscles, replenish glycogen stores after exercise and assist with the absorption of amino acids into your muscles during recovery, proteins help improve muscle recovery, repair tissue damage and build muscle mass. In addition to this, consuming healthy fats help burn body fat and preserve muscle fuel during workouts, making your energy last longer. It is equally important to stay hydrated throughout the day for optimal performance. It also helps you recover and gets you ready for your next training session. Monitor Your Progress Conduct a personal fitness assessment every two months. You will come to know about a lot of things such as the need to increase exercise time to continue improving, or maybe you will find that you're exercising enough to meet your fitness goals. Remember that starting an exercise is an important decision. It can change your life and provide you with a sense of fulfilment. By planning it carefully and slowly achieving all your fitness goals you can establish a healthy habit that will lead to a healthy body and mind. (Dr. Siddhant Bhargava, Fitness and Nutritional Scientist and Co-Founder of Food Darzee) Read More► 7 Indoor Exercises to Keep You Fit During Monsoon
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New Gene Therapy May Reduce Bleeding Risk for Haemophilia Patients

London: A team of researchers, led by those of Indian-origin, has in a breakthrough developed a single gene therapy injection that could dramatically reduce the bleeding risk faced by people with haemophilia B. Haemophilia B is a rare and inherited genetic bleeding disorder caused by low levels of the factor IX (FIX) protein, needed for forming blood clots that help prevent or stop bleeding. The gene responsible for making FIX protein is located on the X chromosome, so the severe form of haemophilia B is much more common in men. Currently, patients with haemophilia B need to inject themselves regularly usually weekly with recombinant FIX, that is, regular replacement therapy to prevent excessive bleeding. Despite advances in treatment, patients may continue to see debilitating joint damage. But the new type of adeno-associated virus (AAV) gene therapy candidate called FLT180a, developed by researchers from University College London treats severe and moderately severe cases of the condition. The study, published in the New England Journal of Medicine, showed that one-time treatment with FLT180a led to sustained production of FIX protein from the liver in nine of 10 patients across four different dose levels, removing the need for regular replacement therapy. "Removing the need for haemophilia patients to regularly inject themselves with the missing protein is an important step in improving their quality of life," said lead author Professor Pratima Chowdary, Royal Free Hospital at UCL Cancer Institute. AAV gene therapy works by using a packaging from the proteins found in the outer coat of the virus, to deliver a functional copy of a gene directly to patient tissues to compensate for one that is not working properly. Newly synthesised proteins are released into the blood and a one-time infusion can achieve long-lasting effects. Patients needed to take immunosuppressive drugs over several weeks to several months to prevent their immune systems from rejecting the therapy. While the treatment was generally well tolerated, all patients experienced some form of adverse events, with an abnormal blood clot in one who received the highest FLT180a dose and had the highest levels of FIX protein. In nine out of the 10 patients, the treatment led to a sustained increase in FIX protein production, which led to a decrease in excessive bleeding. They also no longer required weekly injections of FIX protein. After 26 weeks, five patients had normal levels of FIX protein, three had low but increased levels, and one patient treated at the highest dose had an abnormally high level. (Agency) Read More► Impact of Brain Tumour on Quality of Life
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हीमोफिलिया के मरीजों की जीन

लंदन: भारतीय मूल के शोधकर्ताओं के एक दल ने एक जीन थेरेपी इंजेक्शन बनाने में सफलता हासिल की है, जो हीमोफीलिया बी से पीड़ित लोगों में होने वाले रक्तस्राव के जोखिम को कम कर सकता है। हीमोफिलिया बी एक दुर्लभ और विरासत में मिला आनुवंशिक रक्तस्राव विकार है जो कारक आइएक्स (एफआइएक्स) प्रोटीन के निम्न स्तर के कारण होता है, जो रक्त के थक्के बनाने के लिए आवश्यक होता है और रक्तस्राव को रोकने में मदद करेगा। एफआइएक्स प्रोटीन बनाने के लिए जिम्मेदार जीन एक्स गुणसूत्र पर स्थित होता है, इसलिए हीमोफिलिया बी का गंभीर रूप पुरुषों में अधिक आम है। इस समय हीमोफिलिया बी के रोगियों को नियमित रूप से खुद को इंजेक्शन लगाने की आवश्यकता होती है। पहले और दूसरे चरण में क्लीनिकल ट्रायल होता है, जिसे बी-अमेज कहते हैं। लेकिन यूनिवर्सिटी कॉलेज लंदन के शोधकर्ताओं द्वारा विकसित नए प्रकार के एडेनो-जुड़े वायरस (एएवी) जीन थेरेपी को एफएलटी 180 ए कहा गया है, जो स्थिति के गंभीर और मध्यम गंभीर मामलों का इलाज करेगा। न्यू इंग्लैंड जर्नल ऑफ मेडिसिन में प्रकाशित अध्ययन से पता चला है कि एफएलटी180ए के साथ एक बार के उपचार से दस में से नौ रोगियों में जिगर से एफआइएक्स प्रोटीन का निरंतर उत्पादन हुआ। दवाई की चार अलग-अलग डोज से नियमित थेरेपी की जरूरत समाप्त हो गई। यूसीएल कैंसर इंस्टीट्यूट में रॉयल फ्री हॉस्पिटल की प्रमुख लेखिका प्रोफेसर प्रतिमा चौधरी ने कहा, "हीमोफिलिया के रोगियों को नियमित रूप से खोए हुए प्रोटीन के साथ खुद को इंजेक्ट करने की आवश्यकता को दूर करना उनके जीवन की गुणवत्ता में सुधार करने के लिए एक महत्वपूर्ण कदम है।" एएवी जीन थेरेपी वायरस के बाहरी कोट में पाए जाने वाले प्रोटीन से पैकेजिंग का उपयोग करके काम करती है, ताकि एक जीन की कार्यात्मक प्रति सीधे रोगी के ऊतकों तक पहुंचाई जा सके। नव संश्लेषित प्रोटीन रक्त में छोड़े जाते हैं और इससे लंबे समय तक चलने वाले प्रभाव प्राप्त कर सकते हैं। मरीजों को अपनी प्रतिरक्षा प्रणाली को चिकित्सा को अस्वीकार करने से रोकने के लिए कई हफ्तों से लेकर कई महीनों तक इम्यूनोसप्रेसिव ड्रग्स लेने की जरूरत होती है। सभी रोगियों ने प्रतिकूल घटनाओं के किसी न किसी रूप का अनुभव किया, जिसमें उच्चतम एफएलटी180ए खुराक प्राप्त करने वाले और एफआइएक्स प्रोटीन का उच्चतम स्तर प्राप्त करने वाले में असामान्य रक्त का थक्का था। दस में से नौ रोगियों में, उपचार से एफआइएक्स प्रोटीन उत्पादन में निरंतर वृद्धि हुई, जिससे अत्यधिक रक्तस्राव में कमी आई। उन्हें अब एफआइएक्स प्रोटीन के साप्ताहिक इंजेक्शन की भी जरूरत नहीं है। वहीं, 26 सप्ताह के बाद पांच रोगियों में एफआइएक्स प्रोटीन का सामान्य स्तर था, तीन में निम्न लेकिन बढ़े हुए स्तर थे, और उच्चतम खुराक पर इलाज करने वाले एक रोगी का स्तर असामान्य रूप से उच्च था। यह भी पढ़े► डब्ल्यूएचओ ने मंकीपॉक्स को ग्लोबल इमर्जेसी घोषित किया
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The Dos & Don'ts of Using Lemon on Your Skin

Every beauty expert, and skincare blogger would advise you to add Vitamin C to your skincare routine. So, we all turn to sources of Vitamin C and the most easily and readily available is lemon. You might come across various DIYs which involve lemon juice, lemon zest, etc. There are so many skin benefits of adding lemon to your face masks and packs but in the past few years, we have been hearing whispers of the risks associated with using lemon on the skin. Let's weigh in on the pros and cons of using lemon on our skin: Benefits of Using Lemon on Your Face Exfoliates Dead Skin: Lemon juice contains alpha-hydroxy acids (AHA) such as glycolic acid. Such acids are commonly used in skin care, as they increase cell turnover and slough away dead skin cells. As a result, many folks use lemon juice in hopes of reducing dullness and brightening the skin. Reduces Acne: Lemon juice has astringent qualities due to its acidic level. Ingredients with a low pH level can help decrease inflammation and oil that may contribute to the formation of acne. Furthermore, citric acid, a type of alpha hydroxy acid (AHA), can help break down dead skin cells that lead to noninflammatory forms of acne, like blackheads. Increases Collagen Production: The body needs vitamin C to synthesize collagen, the main structural protein in the skin. Using vitamin-C-rich ingredients can help support your intake of the nutrient, and ultimately, collagen production. Skin Spot or Hair Lightening: Citrus ingredients like lemon may also work well on lightening age spots or acne scars, as well as any hair on your face. Dandruff Treatment: lemon has been used to treat dandruff for ages, the sloughing-off effects are attributed to lemon's natural levels of citric acid, as AHAs have an exfoliating effect on the skin, therefore it can also alleviate skin patches attributed to dandruff. Offers Antioxidants: Vitamin C is a potent antioxidant, meaning it can help fight oxidative stress. This is noteworthy because oxidative stress can lead to inflammation, sagging, and faster skin aging. However, lemon juice may help stave off these effects because it contains vitamin C. Disadvantages of Using Lemon on Your Face Cause Irritation: Even if your stint with lemon juice doesn't result in burns, the ingredient can still cause irritation. This is a side effect of acids, like those in lemon juice, weakening and damaging the skin barrier. According to Worden, possible symptoms include peeling, dryness, stinging, and redness, depending on your skin tone. Sunburn: Citrus fruits applied topically can also increase your risk of sunburn. Never apply lemon before going outside in direct sunlight, and don't use it for several days before any planned outdoor activities. Phytophotodermatitis: It is a type of skin reaction to citrus fruits and other culprits, like parsley, celery, and carrot plants. When you have citrus substances on your skin and your skin is then exposed to UV rays, an inflammatory reaction may occur. This can result in swelling, bumps on your skin, redness, and rashes. Hyperpigmentation: Although lemon juice is often used to reduce hyperpigmentation, it can actually worsen the issue. That's because the sunburns caused by lemon juice can cause blistering, leading to months of hyperpigmentation and potentially permanent scarring. Basically, you need to understand that vitamin C in beauty products is different from vitamin C in your food. We are not saying don't use lemon at all on your face, but do the following so that you don't develop any skin problems: Always do a patch test before applying it to your face. You can do it on your arms and wait for some time to see the reaction Always dilute lemon juice with something like rose water or honey, avoid using it alone and directly on your face Sunscreen is a must after you apply lemon juice Use fresh lemons in case you are adding the juice to a pack (N. Lothungbeni Humtsoe) Read More► 10 Steps to Successful Teenager Skincare
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5 Ways to Care For The Skin Around Your Eyes in The Monsoon

Across India, it is raining cats and dogs, and while Monsoons provide the much-needed relief from the scorching heat, they are also responsible for a variety of skin and eye infections. During the season, common eye conditions include bacterial conjunctivitis, viral conjunctivitis, and allergies. When the weather conditions are favourable for bacteria and viruses to thrive, maintaining ocular hygiene becomes critical. The skin around the eyes is crucial for eye health. Because the skin around our eyes is thinner and more delicate than the skin on the rest of our bodies, it requires special attention not only to combat various monsoon eye infections but also to prevent premature ageing. Anjula Masurkar, Clinical Director of ENTOD Pharmaceuticals shares tips you should include in your daily beauty regime: Never Forget to Moisturise During the monsoon, the humidity level is often high, and we often overlook the use of moisturiser. However, medical and beauty experts all over the world agree that moisturising your under-eye skin is essential. When our skin loses water, it shrinks and wrinkles form. You don't need to purchase any additional moisturiser for your under-eye skin. As long as it does not irritate your under-eye skin, your regular face moisturiser will suffice. You can also invest in eye serums or creams for better results. Make Sure Your Hands Are Clean Germs are primarily transmitted through our hands and nails. Before touching your eyes or the areas around them, you must practise proper hand hygiene. Hand hygiene should include cleaning and trimming fingernails, which can harbour dirt and germs and contribute to the spread of some infections. Make sure your fingernails are short and clean on the underside. Sun Protection is Mandatory Sun rays are also damaging to the skin around your eyes. If you don't take care of it, your under eyes will darken. When applying sunscreen, be sure to dab it around the eyes, including the under-eyes and upper lids. These are frequently overlooked areas when applying sunscreen. It shields the skin around the eyes from UVA and UVB rays. Choose a sunscreen that is both waterproof and sweatproof. Treat Yourself With Massage A simple message may help if you notice that your puffy eyes come and go but are more noticeable when you're tired or haven't been sleeping well. Massage the area around your eyes to increase blood circulation. The massage pressure may aid in the drainage of excess fluid and the reduction of puffiness in this area. However, make sure that you massage gently. Opting The Nonsurgical Route While prevention is always the best option, if you are under the age of 30, genetics and age can work in your favour. If topical treatments are no longer effective, non-surgical options such as laser resurfacing and neuromodulation (Botox) to fillers are available. These procedures reduce the volume under your eyes and give you a more youthful appearance. If you are not comfortable with the above-mentioned treatments, you can also opt for under-eye gel serums, which contain the solution to all under-eye problems. (Agency) Read More► Impact of Brain Tumour on Quality of Life
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If You Are A New

The presentation has always been a crucial element irrespective of the profession, and if you are new in the business, it shouldn't be taken lightly. For some new doctors, there may be some doubt about setting up an account on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn and attracting new clients from these social media sites. But, as more doctors realize there are more new potential clients outside their clinic and If you're not engaging on the internet then your business is missing the chance of attracting new patients? New doctors find it challenging to seek digital marketing professionals for their medical practice. And NirogStreet, a tech-driven platform for more than 1,00,000 doctors, is now incorporating necessary steps to make Ayurveda mainstream by promoting and empowering new doctors with the latest trends & technology to harness their online presence leading to potential patients across the world. Here are some simple ways for your healthcare marketing & for your online presence: Target Keyword on Your Website The way you target symptoms to reach diseases and keyword targeting will help you keep your posts on track and optimize your posts to boost their visibility on the results of google searches and social media. You've probably realized that it's crucial not just to create a functional site; you must also have a site that search engines can find. One method of doing this is to include relevant keywords within your site's text. These are the keywords you want to show up for your target audience or patients seeking your services. For instance, if you're a primary care doctor located within New Delhi, you may consider including "New Delhi primary care doctor" or "New Delhi doctor's office" on your site. Be sure to include them in the text of your website, as well as in meta descriptions and page titles, as well as in the image alt tags, as well as in your blog articles. Utilize Google My Business Google Business is the largest platform for obtaining online appointments for doctors. And it's free, but you must place your Google Maps in the first three of Google Search Engine. Google My Business allows you to see your clinic on local listings and maps. Every doctor should sign up for a Google My Business account, which is easy and cost-free. It is also possible to include clinic photos, addresses, service hours, time of operation, contact number, and address of the hospital or clinic. Patients can also send messages or make an appointment, and doctors can add educational or testimonial videos for patients on Google business. The most intriguing aspect of Google enterprise is that we can ask patients to write reviews of the services they received, and a positive review works as word of mouth for other patients. Let's learn more about patient review in the next point given below. Patient Reviews A reputable online presence is incomplete without reviews because most patients seeking your clinic visit google rating before consultations. This means that potential patients will most likely believe the reviews posted online, and it's crucial for you to concentrate on getting positive reviews. Reviews can encourage interaction between customers and your website. Ensure that you encourage happy content customers to check out your reviews site and leave comments. Be sure to ensure they are happy by responding to each review, avoid negative reviews and if possible seek out those patients and ask them to clarify their problem. One out of 20 searches on Google daily is linked to health care. They are also more likely to visit sites that have excellent scores. Why not concentrate on creating a robust online presence? The NirogStreet partnership program will help you achieve this and much more, click here to read more. Business Listings Making a solid, precise profile on listing websites for businesses such as Justdial, Sulekha & others can be highly beneficial to expanding the visibility of your business. Local Search Engine offers local search-related services to its users. NirogStreet for doctors includes various important information such as the services we offer, the clinic's location, hours of operation, address, contact information, and pictures. This information can benefit patients who want to get in touch with the relevant doctors. Patients can also provide comments or feedback on the services offered, which could boost the popularity, transparency and confidence among patients. Making a profile on business websites will increase your visibility on Google search results bringing prospective patients to your clinic. Social Media Pages Creating profiles on social media platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn & Youtube is essential to gain the desired fame and expand the reach of your business. Social media is among the most cost-effective marketing strategies to improve your company's visibility. Today every doctor must be active on social media platforms. The creation of profiles on social media websites has many benefits, including increased brand recognition, traffic to our website, improved search engine rank and efficiency in conversion, greater patient satisfaction, effective marketing and a good level of loyalty to your business. Medical professionals can maintain contact with patients or their followers through social media platforms and quickly provide information to people or raise awareness within society on diseases and precautions. Social media is an efficient and results-oriented method to reach the maximum number of patients and increase business growth. Closure So, even if you are a new doctor, the Partnership program at NirogStreet is all set to boost your online reputation and offer you new clients. Connect with us now on this no: 9319361976, Let's make Ayurveda the first line of treatment. FAQs(Frequently Asked Question) Q. How can I get more patients online? Ans. Establishing a robust online reputation by considering digital marketing best practices, including building websites and social media sites, keyword targeting, service promotion, business listings, etc. Joining NirogStreet’s partnership programs offers all these benefits along with some more. Q. How do online clinics work? Ans. Virtual clinics can be established for each service offered by the hospitals. Patients can be directed to specific web pages to access detailed information regarding consultations. On the other hand, the clinicians have direct face-to-face participation, which is considered an online waiting room for all the services you'd prefer patients to receive. Q. How do I start an online medical consultation business? Ans. Register in the NirogStreet partnership program.  Download the NirogStreet mobile app and submit your details along with your medical registration certificate. Setup Online Practice. Once your details are verified by NirogStreet Team, you are ready to consult patients online or can set up your Online Practice. Invite Patients. You will be assigned a unique ID from NirogStreet. Q. How do you promote a health clinic? Ans. Social media has become integral to hospital or clinic marketing, and its importance is growing yearly. Using your social media profiles, you can connect with thousands of prospective patients and patients who have had positive experiences at your hospital to share their recommendations on your Twitter and Facebook pages. Q. How do I promote my clinic on Google? Ans. Get a website Get the Seo part done Begin content marketing Initiate paid search Create social media profiles Seminars Q. What app do doctors use for telemedicine? Ans. NirogStreet is one of the popular telemedicine apps in the Ayurveda ecosystem. Some of the key features and services it provides include a comprehensive medical directory, online consultations, and booking of appointments online. Avail all the benefits by registering yourself in NirogStreet’s partnership program. Q. Is online doctor consultation legal in India? Ans. There is nothing illegal about online medical consultations online; however, such talks should not be followed by giving prescriptions. Also, a general suggestion can be offered; however, it is impossible to prescribe any medication, and it is not allowed in India or most parts of the globe. Are you an Ayurveda doctor? Be a part of the NirogStreet Doctor Community