After eating a meal or food, do you get the urge to poop? If this happens rarely, then it is not an issue but if it happens regularly then it could be a serious issue. Then, doctors must be consulted without fail. It is believed that the feel of poop after eating food is a natural response of the body and the stomach gives signals to the colon to make way for new food. Underlying health issues are indicated if there is a need to poop every time after eating meals. Various possible reasons are Anxiety and stress: It must be noted that in digestion gut-brain connections play a huge role. As a result, some people are more prone to go to the toilet after eating food and this could be due to stress. Gastrocolic reflux: After eating, bowel movement would get stimulated due to normal reflux. This would take place especially when the person eats larger and high fat foods. Food intolerances: Our digestive system would get irritated by certain foods such as dairy, gluten etc. Spicy foods can also lead to irritation. Intake of fibre based foods would be superb for digestion but excess intake would lead to frequent bowel movements. Caffeine and sugar intake: Bowel movements would be triggered when a person consumes caffeine and sugar as they would act as laxative. Persons who have sensitive digestive systems, persons who are more prone to anxiety, those with IBS and those who work in shifts would get affected. That is they would have more urge to poop after eating food. When to worry and seek medical attention? It is noteworthy that after eating food if he or she has persistent diarrhoea, abdominal pain, unexplained weight loss and blood in stool etc, then seeking medical attention is compulsory. Managing this issue: It would be possible to manage the issue of pooping after eating meals by eating a well balanced meal consisting of lean proteins, healthy fats and moderate amounts of fibres etc. Following a FODMAP diet would help in managing bowel movements by easing digestive discomfort. By pinpointing dietary triggers through a food diary, by i incorporating mindfulness, deep breathing exercises etc. The issue regarding pooping after eating food can be managed by limiting caffeine and sugar. It is important to stay hydrated by drinking enough water and avoiding excess fluids during meals. Gut health could be supported by including fermented foods, kefir, yoghurt etc.

The cost of gold has increased to Rs. 160 per sovereign on Today Morning (May 05, 2025). The cost of the gold rate has increased to Rs. 20 per gram. The gold rate has increased and one sovereign was worth Rs. 70200.00 and a gram was Rs. 8775.00. The cost of 1 gram of pure gold (24 K) is now Rs. 9572.00. A kilo of silver is priced at Rs. 108,000.00 and a gram is worth Rs. 108.00.

Do you when a woman would feel happy and excited in her life? It is when she becomes a mother. For about 9 months, a pregnant mother would nourish her baby with her blood. The period of pregnancy is not easy for every woman and many women face issues during their pregnancy time. In such a situation, every pregnant mother would want her baby to be born safely. Delivering safely is not a guarantee as pregnant mothers could face miscarriage in her first 3 months. There are so many reasons why miscarriage would take place in a pregnant mother and these are genetic abnormality, hormone imbalance, abnormality in uterus, disease like BP/thyroid etc, mental as well as physical stress, being obese or underweight etc. Sometimes, taking medicines without consulting the doctor can also cause miscarriage in the pregnant mothers. Pregnant mothers facing miscarriage then show signs such as lower abdominal pain, fever, bleeding, pelvic pain, vomiting, dizziness etc. Ways to avoid miscarriage are Avoid smoking or drinking etc: Pregnancy is an important period in the lives of every woman. Hence, she must avoid smoking or drinking etc. Not take medicines without doctor advice: Pregnant mothers must refrain from taking medicines without the advice of the doctor. Please, be careful. Intake of water: Drinking eight to ten glasses of water per day is necessary for a pregnant mother. This would keep her hydrated throughout the day. Don`t sit in one place: To avoid miscarriage, pregnant mothers must not sit at a particular place for a long time. That is she must be active and do walking in between. Avoid lifting heavy objects: Pregnant mothers must not lift heavy objects or do strenuous work etc. Please take care. Sleep well: It is noteworthy that pregnant mothers must sleep well for 6 to 7 hours every night. She must also take rest and sleep during the day for atleast an hour. Avoid travelliling: It is very important for the pregnant mothers not to travel during the first 3 months of her pregnancy to avoid miscarriage etc.

Of all the animals, dogs might be human`s best friend as they are very faithful. Bitter fact is that some dogs can also cause a deadly disease in us. Shocking right!! Recently, in Madurai, a 25 year old man was bitten by a stray cat and he developed rabies. This has created a huge sensation is well known.  In Asia and in Africa if there is one viral disease that is responsible for many deaths then it is rabies. It is worth mentioning here that rabies could be prevented by vaccination and early intervention. Rabies is a deadly viral disease caused by rabies virus and it could even lead to death if untreated. Bite or even scratch of an infected animal especially dogs could cause rabies in humans. It has been brought to light by WHO or World health organisation that every year deaths due to rabies are 59000. After an incubation period of one to three months, rabies symptoms often appear in us. In the beginning, rabies would appear as flu but later on could cause few neurological symptoms. Symptoms of rabies are Fever and headache: The infected persons might experience general weakness, fever, headache etc. Point is that flu-like symptoms could be there for many days before progressing. Pain or tingling sensation: Unusual tingling, itching, burning sensation at the site of animal bite or scratch etc are one of the most important signs of rabies. Viruses affecting the nerves are shown by this first sign. Anxiety and confusion: Persons with rabies would show signs of anxiety, aggression, confusion etc. People would also show mood changes and restlessness etc. Difficulty swallowing and hydrophobia: The painful spasm in the throat muscle would make swallowing very difficult in rabies affected persons. Persons would show fear in drinking water or hydrophobia which is an important sign of rabies. Excess saliva formation:  As the swallowing becomes difficult in those affected with rabies, saliva production would get increased. Hallucination and paralysis: It mustst be noted that rabies in advanced stages could lead to hallucinations, delirium, insomnia etc and even partial paralysis. The infected patient could go into coma and death also. Reasons for rabies are Animal bites: Dog bites account for 99% of rabies cases and this was as per World Health Organisation. Scratches or open wounds: If the infected person`s salve comes into contact with the open wound of a person, then even without bite rabies can be transferred to another person. Inhalation of infected droplets (rare): Though rare, transmission of rabies virus could also take place by inhalation of droplets. This happens mostly in the researchers etc. Exposure to bats, raccoons etc: Not many would know that in many developed nations bat bites have been responsible for rabies disease in humans. Rabies is also possible due to the bite of raccoons, foxes etc.

A water soluble B complex vitamin that plays a huge role in pregnancy is vitamin B7 or biotin. It is noteworthy that biotin supports foetal development plus increases energy production, helps in metabolism, helps in maintaining healthy hairs, skin etc. It is natural for the pregnant woman to get biotin deficiency during their pregnancy and this could be due to increased demand and changes in the metabolism. This has been revealed by NIH or National institute for Health and WHO or World Health Organisation. When a pregnant mother includes biotin rich foods then maternal as well as foetal health would be better. These biotin rich foods that must be consumed by pregnant woman compulsorily Intake of egg yolks: Richest sources of biotin are egg yolk. It is necessary to cook egg yolk so that risk of salmonella can be avoided, especially during pregnancy. Intake of nuts and seeds: Nuts like almonds, walnuts and sunflower seeds etc are good for pregnant women as these have protein and healthy fats in them. It is believed that a small handful of these nuts and seeds would increase the biotin intake. Intake of sweet potatoes: Pregnant women must also eat sweet potatoes as they have biotin plus others like vitamins, antioxidants, fibres etc. Foetal eye and skin development would be supported by the intake of sweet potatoes. Intake of bananas: Bananas have both potassium and biotin etc and they would be good for the pregnant woman. Issues like motion sickness and nausea that would occur in the first trimester could be overcome by consuming bananas. Intake of spinach: Nutrients like iron, folate and biotin are present in spinach and they would be highly beneficial for the pregnant mothers. Truth is that intake of lightly cooked spinach would absorb nutrients more effectively and oxalate content would be reduced. Intake of whole grains etc: Oats, whole wheat bread etc have biotin in moderate quantities plus other nutrients like iron, fibres etc in them. Pregnant mothers would have superb energy and long lasting health when they consume whole grains. The digestive health during pregnancy would also be superb. Intake of fresh whole foods w would be superb during pregnancy. Intake of dairy products: Not only calcium but also biotin is provided when a woman during pregnancy consumes dairy products such as yoghurt, milk and cheese etc.