Iodine Deficiency Tips

Bariatric surgery is unlike other surgeries, the success is defined after 6-18months later. It is not without its complications. But complications managed well by Bariatric surgeons and the introduction of Laproscopy, it gives advantages of reduced post-op pain to less incisional hernias and less post-operative hospital stay.

Sometime problems may happen like-

Post-operative bleeding: Managed well by the surgeon.
Dehydration: Chances of dehydration, therefore, one of the...more

Many of us thrive on the diet rich in processed fast foods as we hardly get time to cook a wholesome meal for ourselves in this fast-paced schedule. Moreover, the junk foods hardly have anything to contribute to our body while the baked goods strip off all the essential nutrients. These are some of the prime reasons behind vitamin deficiency. Even though that doesn t mean that it will leave your body impaired or lead to any disease, but it can prevent some organs from functioning properly.
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प्लेटलेट्स के बारे में सरल रूप में समझा जाए तो कह सकते हैं कि यह ऐसी कोशिकाएं होती हैं जो रक्त को बहने से रोकती है. शरीर में किसी चोट या अन्य कारण से रक्तवाहिका से रक्तस्त्राव होने पर प्लेटलेट्स के द्वारा ही खून को रोकने का कार्य किया जाता है. मुख्यतः प्लेटलेट्स की कमी समस्या का कारण बनती है. आगे हम जानेंगे कि प्लेटलेट्स क्या है, प्लेटलेट्स के कार्य, यह क्यों घटते है, प्लेटलेट्स की कमी के लक्षण व कारण और इनको बढ़ाने के उपाय आदि. प्लेटलेट्स की संख्या कम होने पर कट्स से लंबे समय तक रक्तस्राव होना,...more

In spite of adequate sunshine throughout the year, deficiency of Vitamin D has become common in India. And, a deficiency in Vitamin D is believed to be a risk factor for developing type 2 diabetes.

Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin which performs various vital functions such as keeping up the health of bones and joints and assisting the immune system of the body. It plays a critical role in the metabolism of calcium, and the lack of this vitamin can lead to a series of diseases such as...more

Hemoglobin is a protein which transports oxygen to every cell of the body. It is formed by globulin chain molecules, wherein adults have two alpha-globulin chains and two beta-globulin chains and infants or babies have two alpha chains and two gamma chains. The gamma globulin chains transform into beta chains as the development in the baby occurs.

How can you improve your hemoglobin level?
Following are the most effective measures to improve hemoglobin level:

Iron is neces...more

Vitamin D is a crucial vitamin that is soluble in fat. Vitamin D is essential for the growth of your bone and it ensures increased flow of calcium into your bloodstream by promoting the process of its absorption from the consumed food. Poor concentration of vitamin D may result in the development of rickets in children and osteoporosis in adults. Vitamin D is important in maintaining the immunity of your system; deficiency of vitamin D gives rise to a number of health problems including cardiac ...more

For the growth and development of children, they need an essential nutrient; Iron. It helps in the transfer of oxygen from the lungs to the body's tissues.

Red blood cells contain iron in the haemoglobin. The haemoglobin carries oxygen in the blood to the different parts of the body. Iron has an important role to play in the development of the brain and generating energy in a child's body. The lack of sufficient iron in the child's body can lead to anaemia, which is a nutritional defici...more

Vitamin E is a fat-soluble vitamin which in total has 8 compounds, of which only one compound is useful to humans. This is also known as alpha-tocopherol and plays a vital role in antioxidation process and is believed to improve the overall ageing process.

Read on to know more about its benefits, functions, and sources:

Vitamin E that is absorbed by the intestine is transferred to the liver, from where only alpha-tocopherol gets re-released into the system in small amounts. So,...more

In simple language, Hemorrhage is an escape of blood from the veins or blood vessels. This escape may happen because of various reasons like, for example, injury, low platelet count, threatened abortion, Piles (Hemorrhoids), cancer, surgery, lever disease, brain trauma, acute bronchitis, menstrual problem and so on.


Types of haemorrhage:
As a matter of fact, Hemorrhage is grouped into several categories. Hemorrhage can occur post surgery, and such hemorrhage is called as post...more

Vitamin C is one of the most important nutrients which play an absolutely pivotal role in protecting your body from a number of diseases and disorders, such as flu and colds. Additionally, it helps in boosting the body's overall immunity, calcium-synthesis abilities and rebuilding of damaged blood vessels, bones & tissues. It is an essential part of the diet and should not be overlooked in any case.

Some of the major fruits & vegetables which are a rich source of Vitamin C are mentione...more