One can get infected by the droplets from a cough and the sneeze of the H1N1 flu infected person. When an Swine Flu infected person sneezes or coughs, they release multiple tiny droplets.
Is Your Home A Safe Place for your Kid?
Often, we overlook the factors that may result in serious accidents and injuries to kids. Thus, proper safety measures and adequate childproofing steps are a mandate to make your home a more secure place for your little one. And even when you think you have done a meticulous job of toddler-proofing, chances are that you have missed out on something.
Measles Rubella Vaccination Campaign in India: Does your child need the MR vaccine ?
It has been observed that around 40-45% of women in the childbearing age are susceptible to Rubella. Moreover it is surprising to know that over 40000 babies are born with birth defects every year because of Rubella infection during pregnancy in India.
Treating Diarrhea & Vomiting in Kids
Diarrhea is most commonly caused by germs infecting the gut, and most episodes last 5-7 days. Fever, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain and dehydration may or may not accompany diarrhea.
Viruses, bacteria and parasites can all cause diarrhea, but viruses are the most commonly implicated.
Control your Sodium
I have heard people saying all the time that “we don’t eat too much of salt” but are still struggling with blood pressure issues. What we don’t realize is most of it doesn’t come from the table salt but from the packaged and restaurant foods. So here are some tips to control your sodium intake
Filtered vs Refined oils
When it comes to heart health, the first food group that comes to mind is OILS. It is the most common cooking medium which provides energy to body, taste to food along with fat soluble vitamins and essential fatty acids .Now the question of how much should be used needs a more customized guidelines rather than a generalized one but here lets discuss on which type of oil should be used.
Benefits of Quinoa and Amaranth
Quinoa is treated as the new savor in the world of food market.It has become a hero whether in case of watching weight or diabetes. However it is important to know what product are you accumulating in your lifestyle and are there any traditional counterparts for...
Myths And Facts About Coconut
BUSTING MYTHS ABOUT COCONUT Over the time along with a number of speculations and contraindications, studies have proven the fact that in order to get rid of the extra fat or bad fat from your body the key is to eat good amounts of healthy fats. One of the healthiest...
5 Natural Home Remedies To Whiten Your Teeth
Recolored or yellow teeth are exceptionally normal and may endure for quite a while regardless of appropriate brushing, in view of specific habits, for example, drinking tea, espresso or smoking much of the time. The good thing is you can dispose of yellow teeth...
Is Rice Really Unhealthy For you ?
Busting Myths About Rice In spite of its consumption from the time of birth to death and use in various traditions and customs in India, its one of the most blamed food in today's health industry. Its benefits range from the basic source of energy to digestive &...