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3 Mistakes India is Making that could Prove Costly in Our Covid-19 Fight | Doctor Prasoon | Video

September 18, 2020July 10, 2020 by Dr Prasoon

Hey guys, India is fighting COVID-19 and in this battle against COVID-19 mistakes could be very costly. So what are the three mistakes that India needs to avoid in order to win this battle? That’s coming up in this video, I am doctor prasoon and this is Dofody. So let’s get started. We are … Read more

Orbitrek Elite, the machine I used to beat Sedentary Lifestyle

July 7, 2020July 1, 2020 by Dr Prasoon

We had to climb a steep hill in order to reach our destination. I was literally panting within the first 10 minutes of the climb. There were many others accompanying us on the climb to the “Edakkal caves” in Wayanad, Kerala. That incident was the wake up call for me. I realised that, even though … Read more

Why Become a Doctor? Happy Doctor’s Day!

July 1, 2020July 1, 2020 by Dr Prasoon

Today, the first day of July is celebrated as the “National Doctors’ Day” in India. So, let me take this opportunity to wish all the Doctors a very happy Doctors’ Day. Why not write something about “Being a Doctor” , I thought and there would be no better day to do that. Many articles on this topic have already made their journeys around the social medias. Why become a doctor? is a million dollar question to start with. But, I will try to explain how it feels to be a doctor. If you are looking for a good career advice, hang on and continue reading.

The Review of Accu-Chek Performa Glucometer

July 1, 2020June 30, 2020 by Dr Prasoon

Are you suffering from diabetes? Did you know that monitoring the blood glucose level is the most vital step in treating and managing diabetes? You must be thinking of visiting a hospital or a medical laboratory to do the blood tests.Well, thanks to the modern technology. You no longer need to visit the “laboratory” to do … Read more

Why do you need a personal First Aid Kit?

June 23, 2020June 23, 2020 by Dr Prasoon

Life is an exciting journey where unexpected and unpredictable events can happen at any time. Accidents and emergency situations can occur even in the comforts of your home. When such a situation rises, you should be ready to handle it. For that, you will need a first aid kit for sure. A First aid kit … Read more

Why is Neera, the Indian Coconut sap Considered as the best natural health drink?

July 9, 2020June 12, 2020 by Dr Prasoon

Coconut has provided us with food, beverages, oil, timber, sugar and other valuable products since time immemorial. Recently, a highly nutritious health drink called Neera has been gaining popularity all over the world. Yes, it is another gift from the coconut tree. But unlike toddy, neera is a nutritious health drink with amazing health benefits … Read more

How To Manage Fever In Children? | Cold Water Sponging is Good | video

June 10, 2020June 9, 2020 by Dr Prasoon

The very first thing that you notice would be a slight rise in temperature on child’s forehead. Then the suspicion of a fever starts to grow in your mind. You will then try to confirm the fever by touching the neck, hands, and the torso of your child. Oh god! poor kid is having a fever. But how much? You’ll need a thermometer for measuring the temperature and once you confirm the severity of fever, you can do things at home which can help in reducing fever and preventing the risks associated with it. The simple measures which can be done at home to reduce fever is not just confined to giving the child fever reducing medications like Acetaminophen (Paracetamol), there are other important steps to follow when taking care of a child with fever. In this article we will be discussing about the most common ailment in the world, FEVER. And since it is difficult to manage fever in children when compared to adults, let us focus more on the home care management of fever in children.