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  Diabetes has been one of the major health concerns among people across the globe. World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that around six percent of the world population is affected by this lifestyle disease. A study, published in the journal Lancet, also stated that approximately 98 million Indians would be suffering from diabetes by 2030. Although diabetes is considered a chronic disease, it is possible to regulate it and curb down its risk and symptoms with the help of Ayurveda. At Jiva, our doctors have helped more than 1,20,132 patients manage their blood sugar levels with Ayurveda. Ayurvedic perspective of diabetes In Ayurveda, Diabetes is known as “ Madhumeh ” which is categorized under the disease “ Prameh ”. The word ‘ madhu ’ means honey (sweet) and ‘ meh ’ means urination. Hence,  madhumeh  means a disease in which a person urinates honey-like urine. Ayurveda divides diabetes into two categories: Genetic (Sahaja) diabetes resembles juvenile diabetes or insu...

  COVID pandemic has changed the life of children the most. When a child's development needs outdoor experience & activities, more than two years in succession, they are confined indoors within four walls. On top of it, they are strapped to the computer or mobile screens for their education. Ideally, children are advised to avoid  screen time during infancy  and later during childhood to restrict it to less than an hour. On the contrary, the current situation demands them to stay in front of the screen for their entire school hours. It causes severe eye strain due to light emitted by the screen and body muscle strain, and weakness due to bad posture and sedentary lifestyle. Since this situation will take time to get normal, a constant question in every parent's mind is how to protect their child's eyes from this continuous strain. Additionally, how to compensate for the lack of physical activity! Like how we can make the children stay active indoors by playing games i...

  What is hormonal belly? With an increasing  weight gain  there is excessive fat deposition in the abdomen leading to what is commonly called as the ‘hormone belly’ in common vernacular. This is referred to as hormone belly (hormonal stomach) for the reasons that most people with this kind of weight gain, this is caused due to a hormonal abnormality leading to secretion of a lot of adipokines (hormones secreted from adipose tissue or fat cells) which in turn adversely influence the metabolism in the body leading to Diabetes, Lipid disturbances and also the development of heart diseases. Hormonal Disorders The various hormonal disorders that can lead to the development of hormone belly are Hypothyroidism, Cushing’s syndrome, and Acromegaly. Hypothyroidism is a condition of decreased levels of thyroid hormones. The thyroid hormones are T4 and T3, while TSH secreted from the pituitary regulates the thyroid hormone levels. Individuals with hypothyroidism are identified by an...

  There are two major risks of using electronic devices without precautions, especially in children and teenagers. They can cause dryness and eye strain, leading to the development of some permanent visual conditions in the future. Therefore, the following precautions are mandatory. Eye Care Tips For Children Hours on digital devices:  Allow usage of devices only when needed. Due to schools and universities offering e-learning, children have to spend long hours on computers and phones. Compensate this by reducing their use by not indulging in the video, phone, or computer games. Frequent breaks:  Allow your children to take frequent breaks during long hours of use of devices, if possible, for 5 minutes, after every 45 minutes. If that is not possible, apply the 20-20-20 rule. 20-20-20 rule:  Try and apply the 20-20-20 rule, looking at 20 feet for 20 seconds every 20 minutes. Children using glasses:  To ensure the safety of your child’s eyes, ensure that their gl...

  The loss of a loved one is an unpreventable event. It is a challenge that demands a reset mechanism after going through a devastating emotional state. The grieving process similar to healing a wound after an injury, where the body and mind need to rest. Mourning the loss is necessary. There may be a constant feeling of sadness and hopelessness that life will be different, a constant pining for the person, things in the surrounding being a reminder of the deceased and/or vivid dreams about them. This emotional turmoil can also get complicated due to misperceived guilt and suicidal thoughts. Appetite and sleep can become distressed. In the  elderly there can be symptoms  of worsening memory and functioning, increasing the risk of missing out on medications, chances of falling down, suicide attempts among others. Duration of the grieving process is unpredictable and varies from person to person. However, it is considered to be prolonged when it goes on beyond 6 m...

  Are you someone who is working from home? Are you concerned about your next meal, and whether the next meal is healthy or not? Do you feel that work from home offers unhealthy food choices by default? Or are you someone who is looking for fresh and healthy meal tips while you are stuck at home? Work from home offers the luxury of working from the comfort of one’s house, it also allows a more flexible schedule. Taking a break often means snacking or a trip to the fridge. This also affects eating patterns - from fixed eating schedules when at work to lazy snacking while working from home. Do you agree? We had formed a lot of healthy habits while we were traveling for work. Those healthy habits must stick to our routine even when we are grounded at home. While working from home, we have to keep ourselves hydrated and nourished. It will ensure that we are not losing our concentration and productivity during our work. A couple of significant advantages of snacking while working from ...

  Patients with diabetes have been in the spotlight since the early stages of the pandemic, as growing epidemiological data have revealed they are at higher risk of severe clinical outcomes of COVID-19 .  Hospitalization of patients with diabetes due to flu-like infections is up to six times more likely to occur compared to healthy individuals. 1. How high blood sugar specifically increases the risk of complications of COVID-19?  People with diabetes have much higher rates of serious complications and death than people without diabetes. 2. Increased COVID-19 severity in individuals with diabetes. SARS-CoV-2 infects the lung tissue via entry through ACE2 receptor and individuals with diabetes have increased ACE2 receptor expression. Medications taken by diabetic people and who do not have their diabetes managed properly are more susceptible to COVID – 19 infection. 3. Is there a different risk for Type 1 patients compared to Type 2 patients? If so, what are the differences...

This is the period in a man’s life when he is at the peak of his personal as well as professional life. He participates and contributes to society as a self-sufficient adult and takes up financial responsibilities that lead to making responsible decisions. Men in this age group would be more set in their habits and lifestyles and used to the daily hustles. At this stage, they have multiple commitments and responsibilities, where they would be required to take care of their family such as spouse, children and aged parents. In the midst of all these responsibilities, men often do not prioritize taking care of their own body, especially the health of their skin. Below are some simple tips that can be used to ensure that they have healthy skin : Use a cream cleanser for face if skin starts to become or feel dry. Continue the use of moisturizer with sunscreen during the day. Use eye contour creams twice, daily over moisturizer during the day and over an anti-aging serum at night to keep un...