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Impacting the whole body

December 30, 2016 Srijitabody, Impacting, The, whole

Diabetes mellitus is more than just high blood sugar; it is a group of metabolic diseases. The pancreas, a gland in the abdomen, produces enzymes that help in digestion and the hormones, insulin and glucagon, which help optimise the blood sugar levels.The high blood sugar levels (hyperglycemia) seen in diabetes is the result of either defect in insulin secretion, insulin action or a combination. The common presenting symptoms of chronic hyperglycemia are typically increased urination (polyuria), increased hunger (polyphagia), weight loss, blurring of vision, impaired growth and an increased susceptibility…

Does your child really need all the prescribed vaccines?

December 29, 2016 SrijitaAll, Child, Does, Need, Prescribed, really, The, vaccines?, Your

The biggest association of paediatricians in India is heavily dependent on funding from vaccine manufacturers. The influence allegedly leading to immunisation guidelines being tweaked to include products of the funding companies. Technical committee members deciding the guidelines being on the board of vaccine manufacturers and getting paid by them. Hefty margins on vaccines being given to paediatricians administering the vaccines. These and several others skeletons came tumbling out of the cupboard of the Indian Academy of Paediatricians (IAP) when the convenor of its Advisory Committee on Vaccines and Immunization Practices…

‘The Daily Mile’ program promotes fitness in schools

December 27, 2016 SrijitaDaily, Fitness, In, Mile', Program, promotes, Schools, The

Elaine Wyllie, headteacher of St. Ninians Primary School, was shocked to see that her students were unfit. A class of 11-year-olds struggled mightily to jog, or even walk, a mile. Not about to stand by and let the pride of Stirling, Scotland, succumb to crisps, video games and the ravages of obesity, the next day Wyllie’s class was outside circling the school grounds for 15 minutes. They were out there the next day, and the day after that. That was February 2012, the birth of The Daily Mile. The idea was…

5 nasty skin conditions you can pick up at the gym

December 27, 2016 Srijita5%;, at, Can, Conditions:, Gym, nasty, pick, skin, The, Up, You

Next time you hunker down on that bench, consider all the other guys who sweated their way through their workouts there, too. Along with that pool of perspiration, the other guys could be leaving a host of other nasty things behind. Things like viruses, bacteria, and fungi that can cause some gross, uncomfortable, or even serious skin conditions if they make their way into your body. Here, 5 nasty skin conditions you can pick up at the gym—and what you need to do to cure them, stat. (For the ultimate…

Your Guide to the Causes and Remedies for Forehead Acne

December 26, 2016 Srijitaacne, and, causes, for, Forehead, guide, remedies, The, to, Your

Acne is a common skin condition that occurs when the skin pores get clogged with oil and dead cells. The forehead is one of the most common areas where pimples or bumps may appear. In this guide, we’re going to answer the two most important questions that have probably left you wondering all this while. What causes forehead acne? Adult acne may occur primarily due to hormonal changes in the body but here are some more reasons why the forehead is susceptible to acne. 1. Bad cosmetics: Forehead acne can…

Does your child really need all the prescribed vaccines?

December 25, 2016 SrijitaAll, Child, Does, Need, Prescribed, really, The, vaccines?, Your