Cough in Children Tips

Parents today are more concerned about their child's healthy diet and hygiene compared to earlier days. They are more inclined towards quality when it comes to providing medical assistance to their children. They are also now well aware of the side effects of conventional drugs and are keener towards trying alternative treatments which come with no side effects. Studies prove that conventional drugs suppress diseases and antibiotics hamper digestion. But homeopathy on the other hand, offers natu...more

If you have been diagnosed with asthma, it is important for you to know about the most common triggers of asthma. Asthma is a medical condition, which is characterised by paroxysmal wheezing respiration dyspnoea. It causes breathing difficulties, tightened chest and coughing. By identifying and reducing your exposure to several asthma triggers, you will be able to manage or control your asthma symptoms and the frequency of your asthma attacks. Here are the most common triggers of asthma you shou...more

If you think that immunisation is only for your infant, then you are living in a fool s paradise. It s a life-long process. You are never too old for this. It is a life-protecting job. You must get all your immunisation done in time to be protected against fatal diseases.

Here are some of the most common vaccines given to adults:

Hepatitis A (Hep A): You should take this vaccine if you are exposed to a specific risk factor for hepatitis A virus infection. You may also opt for t...more

Sleep is an essential part of a child's growth and development journey. Sleep helps the child develop both physically and mentally. Thus it is important for every child to develop good sleeping habits. The amount of sleep a child requires varies from child to child and according to their age.

Here's a broad guideline for how much sleep your child should be getting depending on their age.

Less than a year

The confusion between day and night ends when the baby is about ...more

Attention deficit disorder is a behavioural disorder that comprises impulsive behaviour, inattentiveness and hyperactivity. This disorder tends to affect children more commonly but the symptoms tend to disappear as one age.

The various symptoms of this disorder are:

1. Concentration problems
People affected by this disorder have problems staying focused on routine tasks. You may have problems in listening to conversations, get distracted easily, overlook various important...more

Concentration problems and trouble in focusing on one task at a time can be termed as Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder or ADHD, in rare and severe cases. While most of the cases are identified in one's childhood, it has been seen that many cases persist into adulthood while still others go completely undiagnosed. This mental health disorder comes with a number of symptoms and management methods.

Read on to know more:

Symptoms: While many patients suffering from this dis...more

Monsoon is almost here!! How many of you are looking for ideas and ways to boost up immunity for your kids, elders or yourselves?

Well, here s my recommendation to boost up your immunity this monsoon-

Have a freshly brewed cup of turmeric tea every morning!

Here s how to make it -

Boil four cups of water; add 1-2 teaspoons turmeric powder. Simmer it for 10mins, strain and consume hot. You can flavor your turmeric tea with lemon, ginger, cinnamon or honey.
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Salad is no longer considered a poor man's diet. Gone are the days when the sole purpose of having a salad was to lose the stubborn and unwanted body fats. Salads can be extremely healthy and nutritious. With salads around, the long and gruesome hours in the kitchen are a thing of the past.

A bowl full of lip-smacking salad, well structured with fruits, vegetables and quality oils, will do your health a world of good. Preparing salads is no rocket science. Get all the ingredients toget...more

Tuberculosis is one of the most serious infectious diseases and can easily spread from one person to another when the bacterias enter the air through a sneeze or a cough. The disease is partly preventable by vaccines. It was once upon a time quite rare, but today has become quite common in urban areas. The emergence of HIV is one of the main reasons for this. HIV is an immune system disorder that weakens the body s ability to fight back against infections. With time, the virus causing the diseas...more

Yoga is not simply a set of exercises but a lifestyle. When practicing yoga, asanas and nutrition go hand in hand to improve your quality of life. Your digestive system, immunity and energy levels are directly linked to the food you intake. If there is a problem with any of these, yoga asanas can help resolve it.

Digestion
Not all food is easy to digest. Instead of popping laxatives and antacids after every meal, change the food you're eating. Citrus fruits and leafy vegetables that...more