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HEALTH TIPS FOR KIDS DURING WINTER

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  As the month of December has stepped into our lives with it's cool mornings and chilled nights , already surviving with the plight of Covid 19 since a year, it's really a challenge for everyone to combat this. Especially to protect the children from the health hazards of this season is really effort taking. The following are some of the measures which parents can bring into their practice during this season to ensure the good health of their loved ones: 1. Keep kids as much as possible indoors , especially in morning and evening, which by now already has become a routine for parents and kids to a large extent. Just maintain that in adverse climate. Better would be to take out kids in daytime, in sun , whenever possible, but with precautions and maintaining social distance . At least that will maintain their Vitamin D levels which tend to fall further in winter season. 2. Cover the kids adequately, especially for newborn babies this is very important that their head,...
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PROTECT YOURSELF FROM CORONAVIRUS

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The current outbreak of Coronavirus in the world, involving around 95 countries, has created a situation of  Global Public Health Emergency. On one hand where health systems of countries are struggling to cope with the high rate of infection, and transmission of this strange virus, on other hand the wave of panic that has spread in masses is troubling authorities. In such a situation of public health crisis, what is most essential and required is to be alert and careful about one's own health and that of surrounding people, keeping stress and fear away. Following  precautions in day to day life will help you to remain protected from this infection and to prevent it's transmission. These are: 1.Do frequent handwashing with soap and water,especially after coming from outside, from public places,after handling public properties, after using public transport, lifts, etc., after using washroom, before meals, after coughing and sneezing, after wearing and removing f...
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Location: Gaur City 2, Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh 201009, India
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CORONAVIRUS INFECTION: A DEADLY DISEASE

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CORONAVIRUS INFECTION : A DEADLY DISEASE How to protect oneself People should take simple precautions to reduce exposure to and transmission of this virus, for which there is no specific cure or vaccine.  1. Most importantly, ensure frequent hand washing, and rubbing hands with soap for at least 20 seconds , that is thorough hand washing is very important. Children should be taught all seven steps of thorough hand washing.   2. Alcohol based hand rub can be used where hand washing is not feasible.  3. Avoid physical contact with people , especially in public places, schools, offices, especially with persons showing signs of cough, cold and fever.    4. Avoid touching face, nose, eyes, mouth which becomes the route of entry of virus.  5. Wear face masks that cover nose and mouth adequately. This reduces transmission of virus significantly. It also checks frequent touching of nose and face and serves as a good ...
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Location: Gaur City 2, Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh 201009, India
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STAY SAFE AND HEALTHY IN WINTER

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It is a real challenge to fight the adverse temperatures in this winter season, especially for kids and elderly and those who are chronically sick.  HERE ARE SOME TIPS TO HELP YOU IN THIS REGARD 1.First and most effective way is to wear adequate woollen  clothes , head, ears, body, hands and feet should be properly covered, especially when going outdoors. Multiple layers of clothing is helpful in giving you proper insulation from the chill.  2 .Avoid going outdoors , especially when there is cold wave. Avoid outdoor exercise .Kids should be taken out only in sunshine, when available.  3.Ensure good hydration with plenty of warm water , and warm beverages like tea, soups, herbal tea etc. Avoid caffeinated drinks and soda as they cause dehydration.  4. Ensure good, nutritious diet rich in fruits, dry fruits, vegetables and proteins too. Intermittent munching with healthy snacks is good to give you bouts of calories neede...
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Location: Gaur City 2, Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh 201009, India
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TOXIC AIR POLLUTANTS

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Delhi NCR is one of the most polluted cities in the world, with air pollution reaching alarming levels. This is affecting each one's life significantly , bringing adverse effects on our health. It affects all age groups but , especially more, the younger kids, newborn babies, and the elderly, and also those who are already sick and suffering from some chronic disease.  Various respiratory and cardio vascular ailments occur because of toxic air like- asthma, bronchitis, pharyngitis, rhinitis, hypertension. Even, it causes depression and anxiety disorders, hormonal disturbances, and leads to infertility problems and also premature births.         PROTECT OURSELVES FROM THE          HEALTH HAZARDS OF TOXIC AIR 1.The best way to protect oneself from bad air is to minimize the exposure by keeping indoors as much as possible, especially kids and old people. Avoid going outdoor particularly in morning and evening hours...
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WISH YOU ALL A VERY HAPPY AND SAFE DIWALI

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      WISH YOU ALL A VERY HAPPY AND SAFE DIWALI The festival of lights is just round the corner and the celebrations have already started. However, in recent years the extravagant celebrations have not only put a strain on environment but also put people's health at stake. Air Pollution Reach Alarming Levels The poisonous chemical mix discharged from fire crackers affect people with asthma and other respiratory disord ers and persons who have multiple chemicals sensitivity.  Studies have shown that fire crackers have significant amount of heavy metals such as lead and cadmium and their fumes contain oxides of sulphur, phosphorous, nitrogen and carbon, which are highly harmful.  Firecracker injuries occur due to the pressure wave created because of explosion which causes severe injuries around the eyes , eye lids and cornea . Firecrackers during Diwali can act as a source of irritation and prolonged exposure may aggravate certain psychi...
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Location: Gaur City 2, Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh 201009, India
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