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Monsoon Diet And Precautions For Pregnant Women

During the monsoon, there is an increased chance of getting a cold or other gastrointestinal infections, particularly for pregnant women. You should take steps to ensure that your food is taken care of in addition to the standard precautions like frequently washing your hands and avoiding contact with ill people. The following advice can help you stay healthy throughout the monsoon season. Home Cooked Food As the weather cools down and the rains begin, our appetites change and we start craving comfort food. However, for pregnant women, it's important to be careful about what they eat during this time. While there are many tempting options available, home-cooked food is always the best choice for a pregnant woman's diet during monsoon. Not only is it more nutritious, but it's also less likely to contain harmful bacteria that can cause food poisoning. Instead of reaching for deep fried snacks or fast food from outside, you can enjoy tasty and nutritious quick meals that are cooked at home. For example, roughly diced boiled potatoes that are seasoned with some salt and pepper work perfectly, these could even work great when mixed with some curds and sprinkled with just a little bit of sev for some crunch. Staying Hydrated Pregnant women must take care of hydration, this is especially true during the monsoon season as we do tend to consume less water due to the wet and humid climate. Dehydration, however, is a dangerous condition to have during pregnancy as it can can lead to complications such as urinary tract infections, preeclampsia, and preterm labour, and hence, must be avoided at all costs. While water is always the best choice for staying hydrated, pregnant women can also opt for homemade fruit juices, coconut water, and buttermilk. It is important to avoid sugary drinks, caffeine, and alcohol, as these can actually worsen dehydration. Pregnant women should also consume fibre-rich food, which will help to regulate digestion and prevent constipation, which is a common problem during pregnancy. By following these simple tips, pregnant women can stay healthy and comfortable throughout the monsoon season. Eating Fresh Food During pregnancy, pregnant women frequently experience cravings for specific meals, but it's crucial to make sure that these cravings are healthful. Prepackaged sugary or fried foods may appeal to some women's cravings, but they also raise the risk of gestational diabetes, excessive weight gain, thyroid problems, and other metabolic diseases. Instead, women should concentrate on eating nutrient-dense fresh fruits and vegetables, which are crucial for preserving pregnancy wellness. They also aid in blood sugar regulation, which helps lessen cravings for sweet meals. During the monsoon season, there is an abundance of fresh fruits and vegetables that are easily available. Oranges, berries, spinach, sweet limes, cabbage, grapefruits and many more such fruits and veggies are rich in nutrients, vitamins and minerals. Pregnant women should take advantage of this by including them in their diet. This will not only help them to stay healthy, but it will also ensure that their baby gets the nutrients it needs. As a precaution, pregnant women are advised to avoid consuming raw foods during the monsoon season. Generally, raw foods can contain bacteria and microorganisms that cause food poisoning. Therefore, pregnant women should eat cooked food instead of raw food during the monsoon season. While monsoons are refreshing, it is advisable to take safety measures to avoid contracting any food-borne infections or other health dangers. The health of the mother and unborn child is extremely vulnerable during pregnancy, and it is crucial to ensure the ideal growth of the child. Expectant moms should take enough protein, calcium, iron, vitamins, folic acid, and iodine in their meals in addition to maintaining a healthy diet and nutrition. A healthy and safe pregnancy will be ensured by taking all of these additional safety measures throughout the monsoon season. (Rohit Shelatkar, VP at Vitabitotics, Fitness & Nutrition Expert) Read More► Simple Mistakes That Can Ruin Your Fat Loss Journey
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रक्षासूत्र,मौली या कलावा का स्वास्थ्य के दृष्टिकोण से महत्व !

  पाश्चात्य संस्कृति से प्रभावित भारतीय जब प्लास्टिक का बीइंग ह्यूमन, फ्रेंड फॉरेवर, लव इत्यादि का बेल्ट बांधने लगे हैं तब ब्रिटिश पीएम की रेस में सबसे आगे ऋषि सुनक को कलाइयों पर रक्षासूत्र बांधे देखना किसी सुखद आश्चर्य से कम नहीं। भारत में रक्षासूत्र बांधने का रिवाज अत्यंत प्राचीन है। हरेक धार्मिक अनुष्ठान में रक्षासूत्र अधिष्ठाता समेत परिवार के सभी सदस्यों को बांधा जाता है। वैसे तो भारत में रक्षासूत्र को धार्मिक दृष्टिकोण से देखा जाता है लेकिन स्वास्थ्य के दृष्टिकोण से भी इसका विशेष महत्व है। वैद्य रेणुका तिवारी इस संबंध में सोशल मीडिया पर लिखती हैं- "कच्चे सूत का ये लाल पीला सफेद रंग का अभिमंत्रित बंधन, तीन बार ही लपेटा जाता है ! शरीर में भी तीन नाड़ियां होती है, तीन दोष होते हैं इनका संबंध समझिए ये स्वास्थ्य के लिए भी फायदेमंद है। शरीर विज्ञान के अनुसार शरीर के कई प्रमुख अंगों तक पहुंचने वाली नसें कलाई से भी होकर गुजरती है। कलाई पर कलावा बांधने से इन नसों की क्रिया नियंत्रित रहती है। आप वैद्य के पास नाड़ी दिखाने जाते हो तो यही नाड़ी तो पकड़ते हैं वैद्य भी न तो मौली भी त्रिदोष यानी वात, पित्त और कफ का सामंजस्य बने रहने में सहायता करती है। शरीर की संरचना का कुछ नियंत्रण कलाई में भी होता है इसीलिए कलाई में मौली बांधने से व्यक्ति स्वस्थ रहता है।  माना जाता है कि कलावा बांधने से रक्तचाप, हृदय रोग, मधुमेह और लकवा जैसे गंभीर रोगों से काफी हद तक बचाव होता है तभी तो इसे रक्षा सूत्र कहा जाता है और त्रिदेव और त्रिदेवियों का आशीर्वाद माना जाता है । तो गर्व से जहां मिले तुरंत कलावा बांधो रक्षा बंधन हो या फ्रेंडशिप डे!" वैद्य प्रशांत मिश्र 'भास्कर' अखबार के साथ बातचीत में कहते हैं कि सुश्रुत संहिता में बताया गया है कि सिर के बीच का हिस्सा और गुप्त स्थान का अगला हिस्सा मणि कहलाता है। वहीं, कलाई को मणिबंध कहा गया है। मानसिक विकृति और मूत्र संबंधी बीमारियों से बचने के लिए मणिबंध यानी कलाई वाले हिस्से को बांधना चाहिए। आचार्य सुश्रुत ने अपने ग्रंथ में मर्म चिकित्सा में कलाई को भी शरीर का मर्म स्थान बताया है। यानी कलाई से शरीर की क्रियाओं को नियंत्रित किया जा सकता है। इस पर वैद्य मिश्र का कहना है कि जी मचलने पर या घबराहट होने पर एक हाथ की कलाई पर दूसरे हाथ की हथेली को गोल-गोल घुमाना चाहिए। इससे राहत मिलने लगती है। कहने का अभिप्राय है कि रक्षासूत्र का धार्मिक दृष्टिकोण से ही नहीं, बल्कि स्वास्थ्य के दृष्टिकोण से भी काफी ज्यादा महत्व है। यही वजह है कि यह हमारी प्राचीन संस्कृति का अभिन्न हिस्सा रहा है। यह भी पढ़े► पंचकर्म, योग व प्राकृतिक चिकित्सा सहायकों को विदेशी भाषा सिखाई जाएगी
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कोविड से उबरे लोगों को

लंदन: कोविड-19 से संक्रमित मरीजों में हृदय रोग और मधुमेह विकसित होने का खतरा अधिक होता है, खासकर संक्रमण के बाद के तीन महीनों में। एक नए शोध में यह पता चला है। वैज्ञानिक तेजी से कोविड-19 को एक बहु-प्रणाली की स्थिति के रूप में पहचान रहे हैं जो पूरे शरीर में बीमारी का कारण बन सकती है, संभवत: उन मार्गो को ट्रिगर करके जो सूजन का कारण बनते हैं। लंदन के किंग्स कॉलेज के शोधकर्ताओं ने 428,000 से अधिक कोविड रोगियों और इतने ही अज्ञात मेडिकल रिकॉर्ड का विश्लेषण किया और इस निष्कर्ष पर पहुंचे कि कोविड रोगियों में मधुमेह और हृदय रोग उन लोगों की तुलना में ज्यादा होते हैं, जिन्हें कभी संक्रमण नहीं हुआ था। ओपन एक्सेस जर्नल पीएलओएस मेडिसिन में प्रकाशित विश्लेषण से पता चला है कि वायरस से संक्रमित होने के बाद पहले चार हफ्तों में 81 प्रतिशत कोविड रोगियों को मधुमेह होने का पता चला। संक्रमण के बाद 12 सप्ताह तक उनका जोखिम 27 प्रतिशत तक बढ़ गया था। कोविड समग्र रूप से हृदय निदान में छह गुना वृद्धि के साथ जुड़ा था, मुख्य रूप से फुफ्फुसीय अंत: शल्यता (फेफड़ों में रक्त के थक्के) और अनियमित दिल की धड़कन के विकास के कारण। एक नए हृदय रोग निदान का जोखिम संक्रमण के पांच सप्ताह बाद कम होना शुरू हो गया और बेसलाइन स्तर पर वापस आ गया या एक वर्ष से लेकर 12 सप्ताह के भीतर कम हो गया। हालांकि, शोधकर्ताओं ने यह भी नोट किया कि कोविड संक्रमण हृदय संबंधी विकारों और मधुमेह के बढ़ते जोखिम से जुड़ा है। इन निष्कर्षो के आधार पर टीम ने अनुशंसा की कि डॉक्टर अपने रोगियों को स्वस्थ आहार और व्यायाम के माध्यम से मधुमेह के जोखिम को कम करने की सलाह दें। टीम ने कहा, "हृदय की स्थिति और मधुमेह के विकास पर कोविड-19 के दीर्घकालिक प्रभावों पर इस बहुत बड़े जनसंख्या आधारित अध्ययन से मिली जानकारी उन लाखों लोगों का प्रबंधन करने वाले डॉक्टरों के लिए अत्यंत मूल्यवान होगी, जिन्हें कोविड-19 हो चुका है। इससे स्पष्ट है कि कोविड-19 से संक्रमित होने के बाद कम से कम पहले 3 महीनों में विशेष सतर्कता की जरूरत रहती है। (एजेंसी) यह भी पढ़े► हीमोफिलिया के मरीजों की जीन थेरेपी से रक्तस्राव में आएगी कमी
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If You Are A New Doctor Then How Can You Make An Online Presence of Your

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
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Intermittent Fasting May Reduce Complications From Covid-19: Study

People who regularly fast are less likely to experience severe complications from Covid-19, suggests a study. Intermittent fasting has previously shown to have a host of health benefits, including lowering the risk of diabetes and heart disease. The findings, published week in BMJ Nutrition, Prevention & Health, showed that Covid patients who practised regular water-only intermittent fasting had lower risk of hospitalisation or dying due to the virus than patients who did not. "Intermittent fasting has already shown to lower inflammation and improve cardiovascular health. In this study, we're finding additional benefits when it comes to battling an infection of Covid-19 in patients who have been fasting for decades," said Benjamin Horne, director of cardiovascular and genetic epidemiology at Intermountain Healthcare in the US. In the study, researchers identified 205 patients who had tested positive for the virus between March 2020 and February 2021 -- before vaccines were widely available. Of these, 73 said they regularly fasted at least once a month. Researchers found that those who practised regular fasting had a lower rate of hospitalisation or death due to coronavirus. "Intermittent fasting was not associated with whether or not someone tested positive Covid-19, but it was associated with lower severity once patients had tested positive for it," Horne said. While Horne said that more research is needed to understand why intermittent fasting is associated with better Covid outcomes, he said it's most likely due to a host of ways that it affects the body. For example, fasting reduces inflammation, especially since hyperinflammation is associated with poor Covid-19 outcomes. In addition, after 12 to 14 hours of fasting, the body switches from using glucose in the blood to ketones, including linoleic acid. "There's a pocket on the surface of SARS-CoV-2 that linoleic acid fits into -- and can make the virus less able to attach to other cells," he said. Another potential benefit is that intermittent fasting promotes autophagy, which is "the body's recycling system that helps your body destroy and recycle damaged and infected cells", Horne added. Horne stressed that these results are from people who have been practising intermittent fasting for decades -- not weeks -- and that anyone who wants to consider the practice should consult their doctors first, especially if they are elderly, pregnant, or have conditions like diabetes, heart, or kidney disease. Researchers also stressed intermittent fasting shouldn't be seen as a substitute for Covid vaccination. (Agency) Read More► Reducing Air Pollution May Improve Brain Development in Children
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Signs to Detect Vitiligo

Vitiligo is a chronic skin condition that causes pale white patches to appear on the skin. A lack of Melanin, which is a pigment found in the skin causes Vitiligo. Although vitiligo can affect any part of the skin, it is most common on the face, neck, hands, and skin creases. It can also begin in the lips, tips of fingers, and genital areas. Vitiligo affects people of all skin colours, but it may be more visible in people with dark skin. This disorder is not fatal or infectious, and while it is classified as an autoimmune disorder, it is rarely associated with problems in other endocrine organs such as the thyroid or adrenal glands. The appearance of vitiligo, on the other hand, can cause stress and low self-esteem. It's difficult to predict how this disease will progress. Without treatment, the patches may stop forming. In most cases, pigment loss spreads to cover the majority of the skin. In rare cases, the skin regains its colour. Signs and Symptoms of Vitiligo The symptoms of vitiligo can appear at any phase of life. The signs include: Loss of skin colour in patches, usually seen first on your face, hands, arms, legs, and feet Early paling of your body hair, including hair on the lashes brows and face if the areas are involved. Mostly it is asymptomatic and there are no symptoms like itching or pain. Thyroid and Adrenal gland problems. Detection of Vitiligo Following a skin examination, a dermatologist will be able to detect vitiligo. In order to rule out other skin conditions, the doctor will look for symptoms associated with them, such as other hypopigmentary disorders like common eczemas or healing psoriasis lesions. The doctor will most likely examine every area of your skin to determine which type of vitiligo you have based on where the patches appear. Patches are easy to spot on dark skin. However, because there is less distinction between affected and unaffected skin in lighter-skinned people, the doctor may use a tool called a Wood lamp (which emits ultraviolet light). Under this type of light, vitiligo skin will appear different. The application can also be used to differentiate between loss of pigment and reduction in colour. The appearance of lightened patches and the patient's medical history are sufficient to diagnose vitiligo. Doctors may, however, recommend additional tests for confirmation. A skin biopsy, for example, will reveal whether or not melanocytes are present. The absence of melanocytes can be used to confirm a vitiligo diagnosis. A skin biopsy can also reveal whether the patient has hypopigmented cutaneous T-cell lymphoma, a type of skin cancer. A blood test is frequently recommended by doctors to determine whether the vitiligo is caused by an underlying autoimmune disease, such as anaemia or type 1 diabetes. Because of the association with other autoimmune diseases and endocrinopathies, patients with suggestive signs or symptoms may require additional testing to rule out an underlying condition. Thyroid disease, diabetes mellitus, pernicious anaemia, Addison disease, and alopecia areata have all been linked to vitiligo. Although there is no cure for vitiligo, proper treatment can halt or slow the discoloration process and restore some colour to the skin. The procedures' goal is to achieve an even skin tone by either restoring colour (repigmentation) or removing the remaining colour (depigmentation). Some of the most common treatments for vitiligo include camouflage therapy, repigmentation therapy, light therapy, and surgery. (Dr. Sunil Prabhu, MBBS, MD, DNB Dermatologist, Venereologist and Aesthetic Physician) Read More► Health Concerns Men Should Keep A track Of