Dr. Asso Prof. Dhanya Dharmapalan - Paediatrics

Rich in antioxidants, an overripe banana is the best remedy to slow down cell damage and improve the body's immunity. Antioxidants neutralize free radicals, which steal electrons from molecules and damage cells in the process.

Best time to have banana - In the morning along with breakfast cereals
Should you have banana on an empty stomach - No
When to avoid banana - After dinner.

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Malaria is a mosquito-borne disease that kills hundreds of thousands of people, mainly children, every year. Malaria's symptoms are caused by parasites and not mosquitoes. Malaria is transmitted when infected mosquitoes bite and inject malaria parasites into their human victim.
Here are some preventive measures you can take to control malaria and stop it from spreading further.
1. Wear full sleeve protective clothing.
2. Spray mosquito repellents.
3. Use a mosquito net at night as mosquitoes get active during the night and pose a higher risk.
4. Keep your home and surroundings clean without junk, waste, or stagnant water.
5. As soon as you find any possible signs of malaria, consult your doctor immediately.

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Blazing heat and energy-sapping humidity can spell doom on your health in summer. So make sure you are correctly armed with a nutritious diet to fight off summer meltdown!
Include water-rich fruits in your diet. One of our seasonal favourites is Watermelon. Being a rich source of Vitamin A, it is good for your eyes and immunity. In addition, citrulline plays an important role in the synthesis of nitric oxide, which helps lower blood pressure by relaxing the blood vessels. Potassium aids in crucial heart functions, improves muscle work, and strengthens bones.
Make a salad with fresh sprouts or nuts, or juice it up with a pinch of rock salt; Watermelon can energise you right away with a dash of much needed freshness anytime of the day.

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It deals with the A, B, Cs of Liver Health!
Can you guess?

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Think your child will mess up their food while trying to eat?
Let them!
Self-feeding encourages the child in many ways and accelerates their growth and development.
- Learning to eat using their hands is an important fine motor skill motivator. It helps promote handgrip, flexing of neck muscles, and multiple joint movements.
- In addition, children learn about food texture, temperature, and smell, contributing to the overall impetus of sensory development.
- This apart, self-feeding builds other cognitive behaviours such as patience, focus, and independence.
- Also, when parents take over the duty to feed the child, they feed the child more. Parents need to understand that overfeeding may pave the way for childhood obesity and even trigger juvenile diabetes later on.

Consult a pediatrician to talk about your child’s self-feeding habits and how you can encourage them to stay at it.

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Excessive bruising, prolonged and heavy menstrual periods (menorrhagia), unexplained nosebleeds, and extended bleeding after minor cuts are signs of Haemophilia, a disorder to form a proper blood clot. Out of the 13 major clotting factors in the body, if anyone is deficient or defective, it can lead to mild, moderate, or severe haemophilic conditions. More than 1,36,000 people have Haemophilia in India, and many suffer because of ignorance. So, let us raise awareness to fight Haemophilia together as a community.

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Morning nausea can happen to anyone besides pregnant women. It's a symptom of poor work-life balance, sleep disorders, alcohol addiction, chronic stress, obesity issues, and dehydration. There is nothing to be alarmed about, though.
For effective remedy, reach out to a specialist and get checked.

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Did you know a pregnant woman is at higher risk of delivering a premature baby if she contracts COVID-19? That's why it's vital that expecting mothers and family members stay alert and take extreme care to prevent COVID-19. Avoid social functions and crowded spaces, wear a mask, and sanitise regularly to keep the baby healthy and safe.

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With Precaution, Prevention, Practice, & Preparation, we can achieve multiple health goals! Play your part to raise your standards and awareness to protect the collective health of the world community.

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Prevention of any disease starts with awareness. Here's a quiz to check yours. So share your answers, and don't forget to tag your friends and family.

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Vitamin C is an essential vitamin that helps our body absorb iron. Because the body can't produce or retain Vitamin C, it should be included in everyday diet.

However, overdosing on Vitamin C can be harmful. According to standard medicine, the recommended vitamin dose for an adult is 65 - 90 mg per day.

Talk to a nutritionist to regulate vitamin C amounts and avoid overdosing.

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Gingerol, the main bioactive compound of ginger, makes it one of the healthiest spices with multiple proven health benefits. Gingerol has potent anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, which can cure seasonal cough and cold.

Other Benefits
- Aids better digestion
- Prevents nausea
- Combats soreness and fungal infections
- Can help reduce osteoarthritis symptoms
- Lower blood sugar levels and LDL, and
- Can protect against age-related brain damage.

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Rare diseases affect almost 300 million people globally and can be categorised as chronic, progressive and life-threatening. While 72% of rare diseases stem from genetic conditions, other factors that can trigger RD in early childhood are bacterial & viral infections. With 6000 types identified, medical research inclines to believe that rare diseases in most reported cases start in early childhood.

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Mommies are encouraged to practice the Guppy Hold technique with their infants in the first few months post-birth. First, the baby is placed on the lap with the head reclined backwards. This position effectively stretches and lightens the short muscles and tissues underneath an infant's tongue and neck area, helping the baby release muscle tension. As a result, Guppy Hold not only makes the baby calmer and more relaxed but helps develop a range of neck motion during early days.

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The brain needs enough creative juice to feel active and perform well. Yawns are signals which indicate brain fatigue. It is also an involuntary response of the body to breathe more air so that oxygen can reach the neurotransmitters and keep the brain from shutting down.

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Commemorating World cancer day with a series of cancer-specific posts to help you all bust myths and check facts on various types of cancer. Stay with us to know in detail. Together we can fight and beat cancer.

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Karvol has antiseptic and antibacterial properties, which cleanses mucous and prevents the build-up of bacterial infection. For optimum benefit, inhale steam using Karvol before going to bed for more than 2 minutes at a time. However, it might cause ocular irritation. Therefore it is best to keep your eyes closed.
Repeat it twice a day if possible.

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Fruits are one of the healthiest diet choices, but they also have adverse effects on the body if consumed at the wrong time.

It is easier for the body to break down the fruit-sugar contents on an empty stomach. So can you guess the time when it is most beneficial to have your daily dose of nutrients?

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Over-the-counter cough syrups come with the warning "Do not use in children under 4 years of age" because these medicines can cause potential harm to your little ones. Cold and cough medicines may combine decongestants, antihistamines, cough suppressants and expectorants. The side-effects of the components found in such medicines can trigger a range of discomfort ranging from insomnia, drowsiness, in rare cases, hallucinations and sometimes accidental overdose.

Decongestants relieve congestion in the lungs, and nasal passages can increase the child's heart rate.

Antihistamines treat allergy symptoms like a runny nose but have no effective cold cure. Instead, a child can experience dry mouth, hyperactivity, & nausea.

Cough suppressants can lead to excessive sleepiness, heavy headedness and irritation in children.

While Cough expectorants can loosen mucus, they can do more harm than good, like causing diarrhoea, vomiting, and headaches in children.

Home remedies work best to treat colds in infants and children.
- Use a Humidifier to help them breathe easy
- Use saline nasal drops
- Nasal suctioning with a bulb syringe

Don't administer unprescribed medicines to children. For more guided instructions, contact your doctor.

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People who have sporadic eating habits put on weight more quickly than others! Evidence shows that how we eat is equally important as what we eat.
In general, when people enjoy their meal, they can keep off from unhealthy snacking. A little mindfulness about your diet and meal-times can be a stepping stone towards a fitter body and a happy mind,
Next time you sit to eat, keep your phone away and concentrate on your food.

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Warm feet in bed send sleep signals to your brain that it’s time for shuteye. While hot water bottles, heat pads and electric blankets are helpful, they may cause overheating and end up interfering with sleep. So wearing cotton or woollen socks is an excellent idea to get ample warmth for keeping your feet warm. However, ensure that you wear socks that are not too tight, and avoid compression socks unless advised by a doctor.

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Exposure to bright lights or morning sun can trigger sneezing, which is difficult to control. Medically called photic sneeze reflex, people can find relief by shielding their eyes and faces from sudden exposure to bright light.

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A wrong water proportion in your baby's formula food can upset the electrolyte balance and lead to serious neurological consequences in infants.
How to measure & mix
For powder products:
Mix 1 level scoop of powder in 2 ounces of water
For liquid concentrate:
Mix 1 ounce of liquid concentrate to 1 ounce of water
Ready-to-feed:
No need to mix.

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Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder begins in childhood and may persist in adult days. Seek early consultation to help manage ADHD symptoms better. If ignored, ADHD can intensify and lead to many personality issues like low self-esteem, poor relationships, lack of friends and more. Overall, ADHD can impact the quality of life to a great extent.

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