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Timeline of an Immunization Day

November 11, 2017 by Dr Prasoon

Did you know that we celebrate “World Immunization Day” on the tenth of November every year? We at BeingTheDoctor have covered a number of articles on vaccines, their schedule and special programmes to promote immunization. You can find those informative articles here. In this post, I’ll tell you the activities that goes behind the scene … Read more

Bloating, Gas – Causes & Remedies

October 28, 2017October 27, 2017 by Dr Prasoon

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 more

One Glass of Water First Thing in the Morning

October 28, 2017October 23, 2017 by Dr Prasoon

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 more

Thoughts on the MR vaccination campaign – Week 1

October 20, 2017 by Dr Prasoon

As you all might be aware, the Measles Rubella (MR) vaccination campaign kickstarted in Kerala on October 3, 2017. It’s a huge programme, probably the first one of it’s kind in India covering every child in the age group of 9 months to 15 years. One shot of the MR vaccine is given irrespective of … Read more

Healthcare in India

October 7, 2017October 2, 2017 by Dr Prasoon

Where do you think India stand globally in the healthcare sector? I had no clue until I stumbled upon this page in the World Health Organization (WHO) website. India is ranked 112th in the world out of 191. I will try to explain why we are in that position even after 67 years of Independence. Lets take a look at the various choices an Indian citizen has regarding health services in the country.

Prevent Heart Diseases – World Heart Day Special

September 29, 2017September 29, 2017 by Dr Prasoon

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 more

Best 3 Nebulizers you can buy in India

September 20, 2017September 16, 2017 by Dr Prasoon

A Nebulizer is a machine that converts liquid medicines into aerosol or droplet form for direct inhalation to reach the lungs. It’s one of the most used machine at hospitals and clinics for asthmatic patients to relieve their symptoms in a short time. Bronchodilators, antibiotics, saline, adrenaline are some of the medicines that can be … Read more