Dr PRATHIBHA G

Meera had just returned from her honeymoon. She was unpacking the luggage. “Meera, do all those things later. Go and freshen up, sweetheart,” said Arjun, nudging her towards the bathroom.  “You have had a 5-hour flight, dear.  It’s important to take care of your health, too. Cleaning, unpacking things can wait. I will also help. First, you need to eat or drink something. When was the last time you had water?” asked Arjun, mocking an angry tone. “Ya… I am going to the bathroom,” said Meera, finally succumbing to the words of her husband. Inside the washroom, as she started…

The science that was once known as the only system of medicine in India is now facing allegations and demanding proofs for its effect. The fact that Ayurveda has been there from the birth to death is a fact that cannot be denied by the people who believe in it.  Today, let us understand how Ayurveda influences the life of a woman. Even before a girl child is born, her health is determined through the food and the regimens of her mother. What she eats, how she maintains the health of the body and how she keeps her mental status…

Heart… The surprising organ that functions day and night to keep you alive. Studies show that though women are seen as the ones with ‘kind heart’, their heart suffers a lot. They are the ones who has the highest risk of Cardiovascular disorders. On this World Heart Day, let us investigate why the hearts of the women suffers a lot. Heart disease is considered as the primary cause of mortality among the female population worldwide. Many just focus on menopause as the prime culprit. But the there is another stage in the life of a woman, where she has to…

“Good morning, wifey,” said Gautham in a pleasant tone with a cup of warm milk in his hand. He helped Thara get up from bed. She was 28 weeks pregnant. “Here, you take this milk.” Gautham said, giving a kiss on her baby bump. “But I don’t want it. I am feeling nauseous.” Said Thara, a little worried. “Hey! You did not take lunch or dinner properly the day before. I cannot let you skip your milk, too dear. You remember what the Doctor said, right? There is a mandatory weight gain for the mother during pregnancy. Before pregnancy, you…

The clink of cutlery echoed in the room. The food on the table remained untouched, and so were the emotions between the couple sitting across from each other. Anita and Rohan sat at the dinner table, without knowing what to talk. Anita finally broke the silence “Rohan… can we talk? About us? About the tests” Rohan sighed deeply. “What’s left to say, Anita? The reports said it all. “Low sperm count. Poor motility. End of story. It’s me who is infertile. It’s my body that has failed.” Anita scolded Rohan. “Stop. Please don’t say that. This isn’t about blame. This…

The soft hum of the ceiling fan filled the living room.  Meera sat curled on the sofa, flipping through a parenting magazine, her hands on her pregnant belly. Aarav entered the room, holding two cups of warm milk. Aarav passed the milk to Meera. “For the baby… and the mama.” He said with a smile giving a kiss on Meera’s forehead. Meera said Thanks with a half-hearted smile. Aarav sat beside her. There was a brief silence between them. Then, a familiar scent hit his nose. Aarav, asked Meera without giving her eye contact. “You stepped out again, didn’t you?”…

“Hi Doctor…. Can I come in?” asked a worried Neethu sticking her head inside the OPD of Dr. Gouri. “Yes… You may… Please have a seat.” Said the Doctor. “I am afraid of the current scenarios that are taking place. Did you see in the news report from Kerala?” asked a worried Neethu. “Here, have this glass of water. Please calm down first and tell me the whole issue that is troubling you.” A panicked Neethu continued. “An 18-year-old girl from Kannur, Kerala, tragically passed away due to complications arising from anorexia nervosa, an eating disorder. Reports said that she…

Menopause is a period in a woman’s life where there is permanent cessation of menstruation. Usually, this happens in an age group of 45 to 50 years, as per the latest studies done on Indian women. It is often associated with symptoms like hot flashes, sleep disturbances and mood swings. All these are the result of the hormonal imbalance that happens due to the absence of menstruation. Besides these symptoms, systemic changes also happen behind the stage, which often goes unnoticed. Among them, the most important one which is neglected the most is the effect of menopause on cardiovascular health.…

“Hi… May I have an appointment with the doctor?” said a tense Sisira looking into the Gynecology OPD. “Yes please… Have your seat. Drink some water if you want. Tell me calmly what makes you come here.” Said Doctor Yamuna. “Doctor, I don’t know how to explain this. But my mother says I have been possessed with some demons.” Said Sisira in a panicked tone. “Demons? In this twenty first century who believes in them? What makes them say such things?” asked Doctor Yamuna. “I have been suffering from some symptoms…I feel ashamed to explain them. I am afraid to…

“Hi Meera! What are you doing in such a hurry burry?” asked Naina. “Oh! Here comes my Ayurveda Doctor. I was just noting down the new year resolutions.” Said Meera. “Oh! May I know your resolutions please?” asked Naina politely. “Have a lot of things on my bucket list. But my first and the foremost one is to plan for a baby.” Said Meera. “Oh…that’s a wonderful one. So, you are planning to expand the family. Great….” Exclaimed Naina. “But do you know that there are certain things that you need to keep in mind before you even think of…