Growth And Development Including General Paediatrics Tips

Spinach And Hair Growth!

developmental check up or screening for developmental problems should be done for every child at periodic intervals. The most important ages for developmental screening by a developmental pediatrician are 6months, 9 months, 12 months, 15 months, 18 months, 24 months and thereafter once a year. This is important because the single key factor in success of developmental disabilities like autism, adhd (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder), learning disabilities, cerebral palsy etc is early det...more

Most of us take our thick hair for granted in our youth and fail to care for them. Not many notice the receding hairline or thinning of hair until it is too late. A hair restoration can bring back the fuller and thicker locks without any invasive surgical treatment. If hair loss bothers you, and you want a treatment that is safer, you can go for nonsurgical treatments.

The great advantage of these procedures is the increase in the density of hair that reverses your age clock back to 10 ...more

Some women look atleast a decade younger than the age mentioned on their passports. For most of these women this is the result of anti aging creams and serums. There are dozens of anti aging products available today. The tough part is finding the right product for you. Here are a few tips to help you make the right choice-

Start with the Basics: Dehydrated skin and sun exposure are the primary triggers for wrinkles, sun spots and fine lines. To prevent this, start by picking a good suns...more

The allure to look young is always compelling and the recent advancements in medical technology have resulted in many procedures, which can help you knock off years. In fact skin care related to anti aging is one of the largest and fastest growing industries within the medical realm. Let's take a look at some of the procedures which are very effective in anti aging skin treatment.

Specialized Chemical Peels: In this procedure a doctor will put specially formulated acids on the area of y...more

What is manipulation?
Mobilisation and manipulation is same meaning. This is passive, skilled manual therapy techniques applied to joint.

Type of mobilization

Self mobilization or (auto mobilization)
Mobilisation with movement
Physiological movement
Accessories movement

Thrust - this is high velocity, short amplitude motion such as pt can't prevent it

Manipulation under anesthesia- this is medical procedures

Benifit of mobilization - ...more

- [ 1] low level laser therapy (lllt)
- [ 2] the ability of lasers to induce hair growth was incidentally noted as early as 1967 when mester et al used lllt to treat cancer in mice and excessive hair growth happened to them.
- [ 3] increased atp production and modulation of reactive oxygen species (ros) induced cell stimulation.
- [ 4] hairmax laser comb in 2007 got clearance from fda for male pattern baldness and 2011 for treatment of female pattern hair loss.
- [ 5] 655 nm wave...more

While most of us consider it as a staple food, honey is equally good for hair. This sweet nectar not just promotes a healthy lifestyle but profoundly nourishes your scalp and increases hair growth. Honey benefits hair in many ways. There are quite a few ways to incorporate honey into your hair care regime, considering the wonders it does to hair.

Is honey good for hair?
Honey acts as a natural emollient and locks the moisture in your hair.
It has plentiful antioxidants and helps...more

In the modern times, hair removal has become very common. Most people get a hair removal done for fashion reasons, although hair removal is extremely hygienic as well. The common hair removal methods are waxing, shaving or tweezing. The latest and the most effective hair removal method is laser hair removal.

Benefits:

Lasers are extremely useful to remove unwanted hair from different parts of the body like the face, the legs, the arms, the underarms, the bikini line, and any o...more

Growth is the most important aspect of childhood, one that distinguishes children from adults. Growth is affected by a number of diseases and growth failure is often the first sign of a serious disease. Unfortunately, children with growth failure present very late when no help is possible.

Why to worry?

Growth is the best marker of health and growth failure may be caused by a serious disease. Moreover, children with short stature have lower self-esteem.

When to worry...more