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26 May

Here’s what you should keep in mind before opting for Oxygen support at home

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Dr Sanjay Shah, consultant, general physician, Fortis Hospital Mulund explains that oxygenation should be preferred when blood oxygen levels (SpO2) readings drop below 94 per cent. “Ideal oxygen levels should be between 95-99 per cent. While no oxygen therapy can instantly boost oxygen levels or restore them to normal, Covid patients should aim to achieve a saturation of up to 92 per cent. Achieving 100 per cent saturation shouldn’t be done when the body is sick. This may exhaust your resources quicker — whether it is a concentrator or cylinder that you use,” he says. What is an oxygen concentrator?…

26 May

Surat sees rise in Covid-19 cases in Children: No deaths reported

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In Surat, more than 560 children, all up to 10 years, tested positive for the virus in the first wave of Covid-19, while the cases increased nearly three-fold with around 1,700 children being affected during the second wave. However, no fatality was reported among the age group. The data comes amid apprehensions that children would be severely infected during the third Covid-19 wave. AIIMS Director Dr Randeep Guleria, however, recently stated that the fears were not based on facts. According to the data shared by Surat Municipal Corporation’s (SMC) health department, between April and December 2020, the first wave of…

25 May

Gynaecologist explains what pregnant couples should know regarding the Covid-19 vaccines

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According to Dr Gayatri Deshpande, senior consultant, gynaecology and obstetrics at Nanavati Max Super Speciality Hospital, in India, there are millions of lactating mothers, expecting women, and women attempting pregnancy. “The vaccine doesn’t only negate the risk of infection, but also substantially reduces its severity. Thus, the advantages of vaccination outweigh risks by a huge margin.” “Over 5,000 pregnant and lactating women presented a robust immune response post-vaccination in a recent study done in the United States,” she said, adding: “The protective antibodies were isolated in the umbilical cord at the time of delivery and in the breast milk, which…

25 May

Fitness series: Comprehensive guide to bounce back from Covid-19

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Starting a fitness program is one of the best things to do for staying fit. Physical activity can reduce the risk of chronic disease, improve balance and coordination, help lose weight — and even improve sleep habits and self-esteem.. 1. To assess fitness level Assessing and recording baseline fitness scores can give you benchmarks against which to measure your progress. To enhance aerobic and muscular fitness, flexibility, and body composition, consider recording: Record pulse rate before and immediately after walking 1 mile (1.6 kilometers)Time taken to walk 1 mile, or how long it takes to run 1.5 miles (2.41 kilometers)Record…

25 May

Covid-19 Vaccination: All do’s and don’ts you need to keep in mind

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Dr Kanchan Sanyal, advisor health and wellness, Columbia Pacific Communities, explains all do’s and don’ts for before and after your Covid-19 vaccination. Schedule your appointment and stick to it Your state may have certain requirements for registering and scheduling your dose. Find out what is applicable to your state and fix the appointment. Missing your appointment could result in a wasted dose of the vaccine. Once the vaccine vial is opened, it must be used on the same day or it’s wasted. So be a responsible citizen. Accept whichever vaccine is available Avoid “vaccine shopping” and take whichever vaccine you…

24 May

Covid RAT kits: Everything you need to know

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Dr Md Shakeel Ahmed, head emergency medicine, Fortis Hiranandani Hospital, Vashi, says that according to ICMR, individuals who test positive using the home testing kit may be considered as true positives, and no-repeat testing is required. It should be noted the self-use test can be used by symptomatic individuals and immediate contacts of confirmed cases, as per ICMR guidelines. Users of this test will not need sample collection by a healthcare professional. This will also ease pressure on overburdened labs and reduce delays in testing. Here's answering some more of your questions regarding the kits: How does the home-testing kit…

22 May

On World Meditation Day, here’s some tips for you to calm down your mind and body

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Shashank Lalwani, Mindfulness and Life Enhancement coach at Institute of Nutrition and Fitness Sciences (INFS) said, “The power of connecting with ourselves helps to take care of our mental health and physical health. One of the most important ways to achieve this is through meditation, which helps create awareness about our emotions, go beyond and understand ourselves more." However, when one sits down to meditate for the first time, it can get difficult to concentrate as the mind wanders and certain uncontrollable thoughts float out of the way. Shashank added, “In order to combat this, here are some tips on how…

21 May

Summers can be harsh: Here are a few Summer skincare tips

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Cosmetologist, aromatherapist, and founder of skin and hair care brand-Inatur, Pooja Nagdev, shares five crucial tips to make your skin feel smooth, soft, and radiant: Have a good cleansing routine Given the pollution and change in weather, cleansing once a day is not enough. It is time to make the cleansing routine more robust. Make sure you cleanse your face at least twice a day. You can also make DIY cleansers such as avocado paste — take a ripe avocado, mash it to make a paste, and use it as a mask or cleanser. Also, always read the ingredients in a…

20 May

Nutritionist explains some of the commons causes of hair loss

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Nutritionist Kinita Kadakia Patel recently shared some of the commons causes of hair loss in an Instagram video. Common causes for hair loss *Having low calorie or low protein diet*Crash dieting*Lost too much weight too soon*Deficiency in zinc, vitamin B12 and iron The nutritionist also suggested some simple ways to prevent hair loss. Take a look: *Get your protein corrected: Protein is very important for hair. It is made of keratin, which requires biotin, an important amino acid.*Get tested for zinc, folic, and vitamin deficiency*If you continue to experience hair loss post a nutrition programme, consult your nutritionist, Kinita advised.

19 May

What is ‘long covid syndrome’ and How should you treat it?

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After contracting the disease in November last year, 28-year-old Senaara Ailawadi developed the symptoms of the coronavirus again in April and began treatment. She said, “I was exposed to a Covid positive person and was isolating to monitor my symptoms. The fever spiked to 103 twice and then stayed constant at 99 for a few days.” However, even after 17 days of taking the necessary precautions and medication, Ailawadi continued to show covid symptoms. On consulting her doctor, she was informed that the infection had impacted her lungs and post the isolation period, Ailawadi restarted the medications. Similar prolonged symptoms were also…