There is one issue that has affected millions of people across the globe and that is anaemia or a condition characterised by the deficiency of red blood cells.. Especially in India, anaemia has affected many women as well as children. Anaemia is caused due to lack of iron or iron deficiency is known. It is good to consume iron rich supplements (for serious cases) or natural juices to overcome this iron deficiency. Persons with anaemia would show several signs like fatigue, weakness, shortness of breath etc. Drinking natural juices would lower anaemia risk in us. Intake of beetroot juice: For the formation of red blood cells or RBCs, folate, iron, potassium is important and beetroot juice is rich in these nutrients. Haemoglobin levels would become better plus oxygen flow would improve if we consume this juice regularly. Consuming this juice fresh would be superb. Intake of Spinach and tomato juice: It must be noted that spinach is a leafy green vegetable loaded with non-heme iron and tomato is rich in vitamin C that helps in absorption of iron. Truth is that a juice made with this combo would be superb to overcome iron deficiency anaemia issue. Intake of pomegranate juice: Iron, antioxidants and vitamin C are present in pomegranate. Intake of this juice would help in good blood circulation plus in RBCs formation etc. It has been brought to light by ICMR that intake of pomegranate juice would be food for those with mild anaemia. Intake of carrot and orange juice: Beta carotene and iron are present in carrot and orange contains vitamin C. It is noteworthy that drinking this combination would not only improve the flavour but also improves the iron absorption from plant sources. Intake of Amla juice: Body`s ability to absorb iron would significantly improve by drinking amla juice having vitamin C.  It is good to consume amla juice with iron rich food to maximise the nutrient uptake. Amla juice is known for its immune boosting property and presence of antioxidants etc and it would help in anaemia prevention. Intake of prune juice: Rich in iron content, intake of prune juice would help to boost iron content in anaemia persosons.  The digestive health would also be good due to the presence of fibres and potassium in it. The iron levels get restored back to normal over time by drinking this juice. Intake of pumpkin & apple juice: Iron and others like magnesium and vitamin A are present in pumpkin.  It is noteworthy that when combined with apples the juice would not only become tasty but also effective in overcoming iron deficiency. Therefore, this combo could be included in the anaemia fighting diet.

These days, many women or girls wear eye makeup without knowing the fact that these eye make-ups could harm their eye health if not used or removed properly. It is true that the delicate skin around the eyes is more prone for infections, irritation etc. When certain products are applied near the eyes, then it could lead to clogging of the glands plus introduce bacteria, cause inflammation and dryness etc. Eye health would get affected due to poor hygiene practices and due to use of expired products etc. Various ways by which eye makeup would harm our eyes are Incomplete removal of makeup: Not removing the eye makeup or sleeping with eye makeup can lead to issues. There are chances of eye irritation, eye infection and inflammation etc. Point is that in the long term it can lead to dark circles getting worse and dryness and increased sensitivity around eyes etc. Eye infections etc: When the makeup brushes are not cleaned well or shared with others, then it can lead to eye infections etc. There are possibilities of getting pink eye or conjunctivitis, more severe infections such as keratitis etc. Please be careful. Triggers allergic reactions: Allergic reactions are triggered by the eye makeup containing preservatives, fragrances, preservatives etc. Eyes would swell, appear reddish in colour plus itchy and watery etc. Scratching the cornea: If applied too forcefully etc, mascara wands, eyelash curlers etc could scratch the cornea accidently. This would be highly painful and more infection risk. It might take more days to heal also. Promote tear film instability: Those with alcohol and waterproof formulas eye products would destabilise the tear film. As a result, there would be inadequate lubrication in the eyes leading to dryness, burning light sensitivity. Persons could have more vision discomfort also.. Accumulating in the eye over time: Not many women would know that the tiny particles from eye shadow and powdered makeup could flake off and accumulate inside the eyes. Bitter fact is that these tiny particles could lodge in the tear ducts or irritate conjunctiva leading to redness, watery etc. Promotes mites overgrowth: Oils and debris could build up around the eyelashes due to improper removal of eye makeup. It is worthy to note that demodex mites could breed well in this environment. Point is that these mites would be present in eyelash follicles and could lead to inflammation of eyelids or blepharitis. So, please take care.

Is your kid not studying well these days, getting irritated more easily, not mingling with other kids etc, then parents please be careful!! The life of a kid would not always be smooth. On one day, the kids might be very happy while on other days they might be in distress or unhappy. There are some kids who would not reveal their cause for distress even to their parents also. In such a scenario, it is the duty of the parent to identify certain behavioural signs of their kids. Truth is that early awareness and support from the parents would go a long way in making a huge difference to a kid`s life. Various behavioural signs in the kids that parents must not ignore are Emotional withdrawal and irritability: Parents must not ignore if their child loses interest in certain activities thy once loved. Bitter fact is that this interest loss coupled with extreme irritability could be due to depression, anxiety etc. A kid`s silent cry for help is often shown by sudden withdrawal from the activity. In such a scenario, parents must show compassion to their kids. Constantly saying lies etc: Parents might be wrong if they consider the constant lying of their kids is due to their mischief nature. Truth is that kids with low self esteem and fear of punishment would tell lies often. It is noteworthy that if your kid seeks praise or appreciation then the kid might feel insecure or emotional neglect. The parents must ensure that theory kids are loved, and accepted unconditionally. Avoiding eye contact and touch etc: The kids might show signs of emotional distress if they avoid eye contact with parents or resist physical touch etc. In such circumstances, parents must show attention to why kids feel insecure. Kids could get comfort when their parents provide gentle patient reassurance. Changes in sleep, appetite etc: The signs of stress, anxiety and depression would be shown when they kids find difficulty in sleeping. Kids with emotional stress would show issues like headaches, stomach aches etc. Parents must be aware of these. Aggression and issues in concentrating: Point to be noted is that the aggression of a kid towards siblings could also be due to cry For help and not due to anger always. Inner turmoil in the kids is shown by the aggression. Some kids might find it tough to concentrate and it could be due to ADHDHD and anxiety etc. Parents must notice that their kid`s behaviour is communicating more than the words. Verbal signs of low self worth: Parents must never ignore if their kids express openly about their low self worth. Truth is that deep sadness or depression etc is often shown by such words from the kids. Sudden drop in academic performance: The emotional or physiological distress in the kids would be shown by drop in the academic performance and lack of interest in going to school etc. The distress can be because of bullying or learning issues, poor motivation etc. Truth is that even health conditions like dyslexia and anxiety could lead to distress in the kids. The parents must treat their kids in a friendly manner and know the reason for their distress.  The kids must be given enough space to express themselves and they must never be forced by their parents.

Located within nephron is a specialized bundle of capillaries that acts as a primary filtering unit in the kidneys is glomerulus. The main function of glomerulus is to filter blood by removing waste products etc and initiate urine formation. In some persons, glomerulus would get inflamed and this condition is termed as glomerulonephritis or GN. Normal functioning of kidneys would get affected by glomerulonephritis. Reasons for glomerulonephritis are Autoimmune diseases: It must be noted that diseases like lupus etc can cause the body`s immune system to mistakenly attack the healthy kidney tissues. This can result in glomerulonephritis. Infections: There are chances of getting glomerulonephritic condition due to hepatitis B and C, HIV etc. Other viruses or bacteria can also lead to this condition in us. Please be careful and take care. Vasculitis: It is noteworthy that vasculitis can also be a cause for glomerulonephritis. Vasculitis, refers to a group of diseases where the blood vessels become inflamed. Nephropathy: Inflammation of glomerulus can also occur due to nephropathy. Nephropathy refers to any damage to the kidneys causing kidney failure. Medical conditions: We can also get glomerulonephritis if we have health conditions like BP or diabetes etc also. Please take care. Symptoms that are associated with glomerulonephritis are Persons with glomerulonephritis would show various symptoms like blood in the urine, foamy urine, swelling of hands/ feet/ abdomen etc, high BP, fatigue and weakness etc. Management & treatment: Adhering to the recommended treatment plan is very important. The condition would worsen if the person doesn`t take prescribed medications or waits too long for the follow up care etc. Nephrologists must be consulted without fail if there is any issue regarding kidney health. It is highly essential to consume a low sodium, low protein and low potassium diet prescribed by the doctor or care provider. This would reduce the strain on the k kidneys. Drinking adequate amounts of water and avoiding processed foods intake would be good. Overall health as well as fitness would get better by doing exercises like walking, swimming etc. By doing yoga, meditation etc, can help to cope with emotional aspects of living. By socialising, mental health would get boosted.  This could be possible by the family members and friends etc. It is possible to cope up with the psychological impact of chronic illness by professional counselling.

This is the month of April and the heat is unbearable. In many parts of India, alerts regarding heat waves have been issued. The central as well as northern parts of India usually have high heat and due to this people in these parts find it highly uncomfortable.  There are some people who feel restless and tired as they feel more heat. One question now is why some people feel more heat than the others? An important reason why some people feel more heat is due to their body temperature. It is known that the temperature of our body is around 98.6 degree Fahrenheit or 37 degrees Celsius. By the process of thermoregulation, our body itself would manage the temperature in us. When this thermoregulation doesn`t function properly in some persons, they would feel more heat when compared to the others. Various other reasons are Fast metabolism: There are some people who have fast metabolism that leads to more energy. They would feel more heat than the others. Hormonal imbalance: Menopause, hormonal changes, PCOS etc can make a woman feel hotter. It is worthy to note that thyroid issues could also cause problems controlling body temperature. Obesity: It must be taken into account that persons who have excess body fat would also feel hot when compared to others. This would be due to the slow digestion in them. Lack of hydration: Overheating would be possible for us if we don`t drink adequate amounts of water per day. So, please take care. Stress etc: It is known that stress can lead to several health issues in us. Many of us would not associate stress with body heat. Truth is that persons with stress would feel more heat. Excessive use of medicines: Many of us consume medicines for BP, depression etc. These people would feel hotter than others. Please be careful. Intake of excess of oily & spicy foods: Intake of oily and spicy foods can also lead to more heat in thehe body. This would be due to high heart rate after intake of spicy foods. Smoking and alcohol intake: A person who smokes or drinks alcohol regularly would feel hotter when compared to others. Not only this, there are more chances of getting several health issues due to these habits.