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National De-Worming Day in India, February 8, 2018

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    Is your child finding it difficult to grasp lessons at school? Do you think your child has a poor memory, poor concentration and laziness? Well, consider this – your loved ones might be infected with intestinal worms which result in anaemia, malnutrition and drastically affecting their mental and physical development, health, education and … Read moreNational De-Worming Day in India, February 8, 2018

All about Malaria, symptoms, prevention & treatment

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Last week, all the news channels in Kerala were enthusiastically reporting the detection of five “cerebral malaria” cases in Kozhikode district. All the cases were surprisingly detected in a single house! The newly elected health minister, director of health service department, health secretary and other healthcare workers were concerned. That’s because malaria is a serious … Read moreAll about Malaria, symptoms, prevention & treatment

Have you tested for Arsenic in Drinking Water yet?

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Why should you bother right? Well, I too didn’t care much about the chemical concentration of our well water until very recently. But, now I do and this article is about why you should also test the chemical quality of the water that you drink every single day! I’ve been on the search for a … Read moreHave you tested for Arsenic in Drinking Water yet?

Things to Know about Anti-Hypertensive medicines

I personally know many hypertensive patients who skip the medicine intake for one or two months just to stay away from it’s “dangerous side effects”. “I’ve heard and read a lot about the side effects of these medicines, is there any way around?” is another common question that I face at the out patient department … Read moreThings to Know about Anti-Hypertensive medicines

Bloating, Gas – Causes & Remedies

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It doesn’t make a big deal when you are home alone or when you are with your close ones. The inability for some persons to control it when attending to their social or professional duties is what makes it really embarrassing. I am talking about “bloating” or the feeling of fullness due to intestinal gas. … Read moreBloating, Gas – Causes & Remedies

One Glass of Water First Thing in the Morning

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How long can you go without drinking a glass of water, tea, coffee, juices or any other fluids? Six to eight hours maximum, isn’t it? If you try to do it intentionally, you’ll find the challenge involved. Now, just count the number of hours you sleep every night. Again, six to eight hours, right? When … Read moreOne Glass of Water First Thing in the Morning

Prevent Heart Diseases – World Heart Day Special

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Today, the 29th of September we celebrate the World Heart Day. Everybody becomes extremely cautious when it comes to the matters affecting their heart. That’s because we know how fast a heart-attack can take a man’s life. All of us know that our heart is the main engine of our body. We do not want … Read morePrevent Heart Diseases – World Heart Day Special