Tips to lead a healthy life from a Doctor

Electronic Cigarettes – How much Safer they are for the Environment

March 25, 2017 by Dr Prasoon

Debating whether or not electronic cigarettes are healthy is a battle we can’t win. It’s messy and frustrating, therefore it’s not worth focusing on. Some people think that e-cigs are the best tech solution to traditional smoking, whereas others believe the devices are a real threat to the public health. There have been many studies, … Read more

14 Tips To Eat Healthy

March 18, 2017March 17, 2017 by Dr Prasoon

I know many persons who believe that staying healthy requires great sacrifices like avoiding their favourite food items,and working out in order to maintain a slim posture. Most of them are lazy enough to work out and the vast majority cannot think of a life without the food that they love. Those who are ready to make these sacrifices find themselves unable to stick on to the strict diet restrictions and workout regimens. Is Healthy living just confined to these sacrifices?

How, Why, Where, When & What of Blood Pressure Testing

March 11, 2017 by Dr Prasoon

Before we answer these questions, it would be a good idea to understand what blood pressure is. Blood pressure is the force with which blood pushes on the sides of your arteries as they are pumped around in your body. It doesn’t mean that blood carried in your veins do not exert any pressure on … Read more

Should You Buy a Nebulizer?

February 11, 2017 by Dr Prasoon

Before answering that question, one should be familiar with nebulizers, their uses and disadvantages. By the end of this article, you’ll be able to make the right decision! What are nebulizers? A nebulizer is a device that converts liquid into aerosol droplets suitable for inhalation. nebulizers use oxygen, compressed air or ultrasonic power to break … Read more

Why you should support the Pulse Polio Immunization Programme

January 21, 2017January 21, 2017 by Dr Prasoon

The last case of polio in India was reported in 2011 in Howrah district of West Bengal. Thereafter no polio case has been reported in our country. On 27th March, 2014, India was declared as a “non-endemic” country for polio. In simple words, India was declared polio free in 2014. It was a historic day … Read more

Things you need to know about Cancer

January 14, 2017January 14, 2017 by Dr Prasoon

This post is dedicated to my Aunt, who fought an advanced carcinoma of breasted the courage before parting with us. Cancer can be classified as a group of diseases characterised by abnormal growth of cells with the ability to invade distant and adjacent tissues or organans. Once tis abnormal growth of cells becomes largeenought and … Read more

Tips to Quit Cigarette Smoking

December 23, 2016December 19, 2016 by Dr Prasoon

Cigarette smoking is not just an addiction that puts the smoker’s health in jeopardy. In fact, the family, friends and the whole community suffers as a result of this notorious habit. Every smoker knows the health risks associated with smoking, the vast majority would have even tried to quit smoking in vain at least one … Read more