Child Health
Nowadays, travelling across time zone is irresistible and so is the problem of facing jetlag. Here are some tips to prevent yourself from facing one. 1- Reset your body clock at least 5 days prior to the day you have to travel. 2- Try to book an overnight flight. 3- Drink plenty of water and avoid tea/coffee/alcohol. 5- Stay active and step outdoor. 6- Consider taking prescribed melatonin but try to avoid sleeping pills.
A new study has found that baby boys who are exposed to a chemical which is commonly used in plastics, before delivery, might have the chance of developing problems of anxiety and depression at the age of 10-12. Bisphenol A (BPA) is a component of few plastics found in water bottles, dental sealants, food containers and thermal receipt paper. After filtering results with gender, they found this was affecting boys more than girls.
Khichdi is a popular food/dish in various parts of India. People have been consuming it for various health benefits. Mostly people who are suffering from a celiac disease or gluten sensitivity, add khichdi in their meals as a part of the gluten-free diet as it is highly nutritional and is light on the stomach. It is perfectly balanced in carbs and proteins. It also helps to strengthen the memory and detoxification of the body. Khichdi is good for digestion too.
Nutrice ice-cream is a new variety of ice-cream which is supposedly a dietary supplementation of Omega-3 fats. These are actually classified by PUFA (Poly Unsaturated Fatty Acids). The are beneficial for maintaining good health in elderly people and for brain development in children. This Ice-cream will provide you with your daily dose of nutrition in a very soft and of course, tasty manner.
According to a study, people with creative thinking ability enjoy the night time do perform their work. It is said that night has a special energy attached to it and it takes a lot of stamina to stay up awake and enjoy. For such people, as the environment gets quieter the thoughts become more interesting and productive. Although it is said to be very subjective, many studies have proved this theory.
For a stable health, a person should have a balanced light-dark cycle, failure to do so can have a negative impact on the health. Even too much exposure to artificial light should be avoided. Being in natural light is the best thing a person can have for better health as artificial light reduces strength and deteriorates bone health. Many experiments are being conducted to reduce the harmful effects of artificial light.
Flip-flops are considered to be most comfortable footwear but are actually harmful to your health. They expose your feet to a good amount of stress. Flip flops are usually straight, hard and keep your foot entirely flat. If your foot is over flattened, it leads to a number of health conditions such inflammation of the tissue on the bottom of your feet. Hence, chose an appropriate footwear.
An antibacterial compound called triclosan is used in soaps, toothpaste, detergents as well as toys and plastics which is not really good for your health and body. Originally it was only used in hospitals but has somehow entered households as people became more germophobic. These antimicrobial chemicals are now common in every household and are interfering with the lifestyles of people.
A health watchdog group has reportedly claimed that substantial amounts of metals were found in the products from Hershey’s, Cadbury etc. The group has tested about 50 kinds of chocolate this year and around 35 of them turned out to be positive for illegal levels of cadmium and lead. It is a fact that excess amount of both these metals can cause severe damage to kidney, bones, liver and also neurological damage.
Following are the healthy foods you can include in your diet to get rid of your habit. Dates are packed with tannins that helps you in detoxifying the liver. Besides, they are also rich in antioxidants. Carrot juice is rich in calcium, potassium and other essential minerals that help greatly in curbing the urge of drinking alcohol. Bitter gourd is known to relieve the symptoms of alcoholism. Even apples play an important role in eliminating harmful toxins from your body.