Dr. RESHMI I. S.

Feeling tired during the hectic work schedule is usually neglected by most of the working women. In majority of the cases, the reason may be a hidden enemy- Anaemia. Anaemia is a condition in which there is a lack of healthy red blood cells in blood which leads to reduced oxygen flow to body tissues. Anaemia is an indicator of poor health and poor nutrition. Though the percentage of prevalence is more in children, an above average prevalence of anaemia is also seen in elderly and women of reproductive age( especially during pregnancy). The most common diagnostic tool is reduced…

Ayurveda, the science of life, emphasizes the importance of food rather than medicines in the healthy life of a person. Food (ahara) is considered as mahabhaishajya (supreme medicine). The diet pattern to be followed from the newborn itself is clearly mentioned. Ayurvedic texts consider balya (childhood) up to 16 years and are classified into 3- ksheerada (breastfeeding), ksheerannada (both milk and foods), annada (food eating). For a breastfeeding baby, the food to be introduced first should be fruit juice (phalaprasana) then other foods are introduced (annaprasana). In the balachikitsa context, a number of nutritious foods prepared using ayurvedic ingredients are…

Thyroid gland is an endocrine gland situated in the lower part of the front and the sides of the neck. Thyroid gland consists of numerous thyroid follicular cells which secrete triiodothyronine T3 and tetraiodothyronine (thyroxine) T4. In between follicular cells, the parafollicular cells are present which secrete calcitonin. Functions of Thyroid hormones Essential for normal growth and development of body Maintains lung volume and breathing capacity Stimulates basal metabolic rate (BMR), oxygen consumption and heat production Regulates nervous system activity T3 maintains normal heart muscle contraction Regulates normal skeletal muscle function Helps in controlling normal bowel movements Regulates skin…