Food Poisoning Tips

In recent years there has been a rise in gastrointestinal disease due to lifestyle changes. Conditions like irritable bowel syndrome, gastroesophageal reflux disease, nonalcoholic fatty liver, cancer of colon, liver and pancreas have been affecting the young and the elderly equally.

The advancement of medical science has given rise to a series of laparoscopic surgeries relating to gastrointestinal diseases. These surgeries are minimally invasive compared to open surgeries. Let s have a ...more

All year round, we are vulnerable to an array of health disorders, be it due to poor lifestyle choices, a pre-existing disease, or changing climate/weather. While most people focus on the cure of grave diseases, the most common ailments are often overlooked. One such condition is cold and flu a viral infection of the nose and throat. Although the infection usually occurs in winters, the viruses causing cold and flu can make you fall sick anytime, and when you do, you are forced to sit back at ...more

The term pollution means the introduction of harmful and unwanted contaminants into our environment. Due to the borderless nature of our atmosphere and oceans, contamination at a small level can have a huge impact that to in places which are nearby and one of the best examples of this is crop stubble burning in Punjab and Haryana which is a major contributor to Delhi smog. Pollution is a slow poison and is deleterious to the life of all beings, including plants, animals, and humans. With the ris...more

1. Upper GI bleeding: Vomiting of blood, coffee-coloured vomitus, or the passing of black stools is called Hematemesis. It is a medical emergency and requires urgent admission to hospital and evaluation by a gastroenterologist. Medical stabilisation by medicines to stop bleeding and blood transfusion are required initially. Gastroscopy is required for finding the cause of bleeding as well as treatment. Gastric ulcer or duodenal ulcer requires injection adrenaline or hemoclips. Esophageal varices...more

Many times we forget about the importance of our health in the race to pursue our careers and goals. We take our bodies for granted and keep working them without stopping for a breath. While some may have mastered this art, there are many who may not be able to cope with such a lifestyle and may end up falling ill. The most common problem that most people suffer from is stomach upset, gas, or stomach pain, and all of this may be because of not eating right or having irregular eating habits.
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If you had suffered a heart attack recently, it is quite natural to for a patient to feel weak as the heart goes through a tremendous amount of stress during the condition. So, it is very important for a heart patient to know the things that will help you them recover from it. A healthy diet is the first step towards recovery. A proper diet can not only help you recover quickly, but you won t suffer from a second attack too. If people had followed these dietary habits beforehand, then they would...more

While pregnancy is not a pathological condition, it is a happy time that can be marred by various conditions. Debilitating morning or all day sickness, which is usually characterised by nausea, reflux in the gastroesophageal band, heartburn and acidity. This can also turn into vomiting and lead to complications if it does not stop. Persistent, almost daily vomiting can be termed as excessive vomiting in pregnancy, and this is known as Hyperemesis Gravidarum in medical terms. Let us find out more...more

According to Ayurveda, Vata controls the movement of the mind and the body. It governs the blood flow and the elimination of waste, breathing and the movement of thoughts in a person. Vata is therefore considered the leader of three Ayurvedic principles of Vata, Pitta and Kapha. In order to keep the mind and body in order, it is essential to have a Vata specific diet that will help in balancing Vata to the optimum level.

Vata takes care of the bodily senses, creative thinking, reasoning...more

Why should people with diabetes be extra careful of their Heart Health? What s the connection? Diabetes is considered as one of the major controllable risk factors for cardiovascular disease.

A Study conducted shows that around 65% of diabetic patients die from heart disease or stroke. The connection between diabetes and heart disease starts with high blood sugar levels. With continued high blood sugar levels i.e. high glucose in the bloodstream, the arteries gets damaged and become ha...more

The digested food particles in our intestine are constantly in motion. Intestinal obstruction can hamper the normal movement of the particles and cause many other complications. In this case, the small or large intestine is blocked. All the fluids, food, gastric acids and gas accumulate at the place of blockage.

If the pressure builds up in this area, harmful bacteria and other intestinal contents may leak into the abdominal cavity. These blocked parts of the intestine can lead to serio...more