Dr Shital Raval tells you 5 tips how to heal lungs and improve lung function, especially if they are weakened by smoking. But first, quit smoking.
Cigarette smoking is the leading cause of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease or COPD. Patients with COPD have impaired lung function, and one of the first things that you have to do to improve lung function is to quit smoking.
A recent study by the Glasglow University stated that quitting can better lung function test scores by…
6 signs that you may be iron-deficient – exhaustion, thumping heart… and what to do about it. Nutritionist Kohila Govindaraju tells you what to eat to manage iron-deficiency anaemia. According to a World Health Organisation study, 40% of non-pregnant women in South-East Asia and and 50% in India suffer from anaemia. What is anaemia Anaemia is a condition in which the body lacks enough healthy red blood cells or haemoglobin. Iron is a vital mineral used to…
Rahul did not take his high cholesterol and high BP seriously and this is what happened. https://www.patientsengage.com/personal-voices/athlete-cardiac-patient-series-avoidable-events Another example of meditation and calming those nerves: https://www.patientsengage.com/personal-voices/medication-and-meditation How can you reduce blood pressure in the comfort of your home? We hand picked simple asanas for our members and put it together in this E-book. You can download it from here: …
By Poshan Cure Thru Diet A great alternative to meat cutlets, especially if you are trudging your way to vegetarianism. These cutlets can be eaten by themselves or as a patty in a burger. Have them on a winter evening with cream cottage cheese and go light on the dinner! Red Beans Cutlets (Makes 8 - 10) Ingredients Red beans – 1 cup Raw bananas – 2 (cooked) Bread crumbs – 3 tbsps Onions – 1 Green Chillies – 2 Ginger – 1 inch piece (grated) Garlic – ¼ tsp (minced)…
Can healthy eating, regular exercise and maintaining healthy weight prevent dementia? Find out what you can do to prevent dementia [INFOGRAPHIC]. Related reading here
Exercise is a key element in managing Diabetes. While some prefer walking or running, others prefer yoga and weight training. You can read how they included Yoga in their regimen. https://www.patientsengage.com/personal-voices/focus-exercise-and-diet-control https://www.patientsengage.com/personal-voices/move-it So we hand picked simple asanas for our members and put it together in this E-book. You can download it from here: https://www.patientsengage.com/yogabooklet For more…
Did you know that even 30-40 year olds are getting diagnosed with Arthritis and that women are 2-3 times more prone to Rheumatoid Arthritis. So we have compiled all that you need to know about arthritis in a single e-book What is arthritis? Types of arthritis How to avoid arthritis? How to manage arthritis To download the book, click here: https://www.patientsengage.com/resources/ebooks-list Join our community on arthritis: https://www.patientsengage.com/communities/muscle-…
Nutritious foods that give you the most bang for your buck. By Dietitian and Diabetes educator Ujjwala Baxi When we hear ‘superfoods’, we think quinoa, blueberries, salmon, chia seeds etc thanks to clever marketing and hype. These are not only expensive, but can be hard to get hold of, especially in India. The good news is that there are ‘superfoods’ that are readily available and affordable, but are often ignored. They pack as much punch as the much-touted superfoods but are overlooked as…
