The right exercise for persons with osteoporosis helps in restoration of movement, maintenance of functional mobility, strength, and prevention of injury. Physiotherapist Neha Sethia shares a detailed approach to exercise that addresses these issues. Bookmark this.
Case study
A 62-year-old female came to the clinic with complain of nagging mid back pain for a month. She had difficulty while turning in the bed, sitting for more than an hour, and standing for more than half hour. On posture…
Dr. Pankaj Deshpande, Consultant Pediatric Nephrologist shares advice on dietary suggestions for good kidney health for all children What children should be drinking and what they should not? How much and when? This is an important aspect of kidney health. A good balanced diet is required but many of us have forgotten what a balanced diet is! 1. Avoid a high salt intake It not only causes fluid retention and increases the risk of hypertension (high blood pressure) but also may lead to…
You must continue to exercise if you have glaucoma. Meditation and yoga are also helpful. However you must take some precautions. The following exercises and activities can cause increase in ocular pressure or eye pressure. What Exercises Should You Avoid: All exercises in which your head is bent or below your heart level. All exercises that require you to be upside down such as hand/head stands, certain yoga poses*, various gymnastic or acrobatic moves. Isometric exercises like squatting,…
Dr Sk Hammadur Rahaman, Consultant, Medica Superspecialty Hospital, Kolkata, addresses a few important questions on the vital connections between diabetes, diet, exercise and lifestyle for those living with the condition, as also for those who are borderline cases. How would you advise a person with diabetes interested in dieting to go for the right diet plan? What according to you is a safe diet plan? There is not a “one-size-fits-all” eating pattern for individuals with diabetes, and meal…
Jumana Rajkotwala, Counselling Psychologist addresses questions on the challenges faced by children especially in pandemic times and the steps parents can take to help children be healthy and feel connected in these times. What according to you are the biggest challenges that children face today? Children, in recent times, have limited physical activity and increased online interests, this has taken a turn for the worse during the pandemic as kids have been stuck at home. One of the…
Yo-yo diet, also called weight cycling, is fraught with dangers, both physical and psychological, and should be avoided at all costs, emphasizes Sherin Thomas, Chief Nutritionist, Aster MIMS Hospital, Calicut. Could you tell us a little about Yo-yo dieting? Yo-yo dieting is known as weight cycling. It is a cyclical loss and gain of weight same as like the up and down motion of a yoyo. In this diet, by having a hypo caloric diet (diet low in calorie), a person loses a good amount of weight, but…
Depression and chronic conditions have a cyclical effect. Those with chronic illness are more susceptible to it and those with depression have a higher risk of other medical issues. It is important to prioritize physical self-care such as exercise, sleep and nutrition, exercise in order to break this cycle and push away the black cloud of depression. 1. Exercise as an anti-depressant 2.Sleep Routines For Mental Health 3. Importance of Good Nutrition For more details read…
Divya Sharma, 27, is a young lady with only 25 per cent vision due to acute glaucoma as a child. But that has not stopped her from being a fitness enthusiast. She has five belts in Karate and she also does regular weight lifting to keep herself in shape. Fitness is an important aspect of our life. It is said that people often relate fitness just to celebrities and models. Well, what do you do to ensure that you are fit and active? And if you feel that fitness is primarily about climbing the…
Constipation bothers many people. Most of it can be prevented by simple lifestyle changes. Below are three panels of tips Food products high in fibre help prevent constipation. Fruits, vegetables, spinach and other greens, beans, lentils, peas, whole grains, nuts, prunes and seeds are good sources of fiber. Tips for increasing fibre intake: Consume whole fruits instead of fruit juices Replace half of white rice with brown Enjoy whole meal sandwich. Snack on raw vegetables like…
