We think it’s normal to bargain an episode of a tantrum with a candy or two. We want our children to eat every meal no matter they feel hungry or not. Parents also want them to eat all on their plate even if they already had enough. We would offer them chocolates when they are feeling bad. Do you know what message children translate this all into? They build a mindset that food is a solution to feeling bad, food is to be eaten whether you are hungry or not. And that you should eat whatever you have even…
Author: Sehrish
Sehrish
She is pharmacist by profession and has worked with several health care setups.She began her career as health and lifestyle writer.She is adept in writing and editing informative articles for both consumer and scientific audiences,as well as patient education materials.
We have been told that cancer means a horrible uncertain life and complex painful treatments. But little did we knew about these simple habits and lifestyle changes that can help in the prevention of cancer. What is cancer? It is an abnormal and uncontrolled division of cells in any part of a body. These cells do not obey the body’s check and balance systems and start to spread toward other organs. So we can think of cancer like an unnatural response or a rebellion. This triggers a thought that there might be some cause that disrupts the balance of nature…
Pronation is the natural adjustment and landing movement of the foot during walking and running. Foot pronation is the common problem that affects our posture and it is most common among the adults. It can be due to people wearing shoes that are not supportive or they walk a lot on hard and flat surfaces. It can also be due to weak legs. Our feet are the only body part which comes into contact with the ground so pronation problems related to feet are the source of pain and aches. First, you feel pain in heels and arches than it…
Emulsifiers are the artificial preservatives used in processed foods and they are known to increase the risk of inflammation of the gut and promote bowel diseases. Emulsifiers are used in ice creams for smoothing its texture and in mayonnaise for keeping it together. These can disturb your metabolism, according to study emulsifiers can disturb the makeup of bacteria in the colon and these additives have shown to affect the health of a person directly. Effects of Emulsifiers on Weight and Gut Health: When you consume an excess of foods containing emulsifiers you become obese and developed various metabolic problems, one famous…
The medical condition of eyeballs pointing in different directions is termed as “squint” or “strabismus”. As we see a normal person with healthy eyes can focus with both eyes on an object. But for a person with a squint, one eye focuses normally and the other one focuses in a different direction. It is also termed as lazy eye. This condition is most commonly noticed in children and may surface in adults as well. Causes of Squint: Many reasons can be counted as the cause of a squint. Such as: Weak eye muscles Nerve damage Cataract The weakness of part…
Dry brushing is the latest and healthiest trend nowadays. It is exactly what it sounds like. Using a brush over the skin. But it’s benefits are beyond superficial. Here is all you need to know on how and why to dry brush? How to Do It? To start with use a soft brush and gentle strokes. Most suitably done in the morning before a shower. 1- Start at your hands and feet. 2- Brush towards tour heart. 3- Brush each skin section for around ten times. 4- Use clockwise motion on stomach and armpits. 5- You can also use a…
Schools have restarted and so is the never-ending stationary shopping. New shapes and designs of stationary products attracts students. Parents make sure to provide everything they need. Besides the demands of young ones, there is another important consideration to keep in mind. Is the stuff you are purchasing suitable for the health of your kid? Yes, school supplies can affect your kid’s health negatively. A study revealed that school supplies contain harmful substances such as asbestos, phthalates, and benzene. Here is an account on which supplies are harmful and how to ensure safety. Backpacks: While choosing a backpack for the…
Weather is hot in Lahore. All thanks to brightly shining superstar- Sun. It is well known for causing sunburns. But here are some lesser known upsides and downsides of spending time in the sun. Staying away from the sun is generally considered healthy. While some of these benefits might drag you out to face the heat. Red Blotchy Skin: Prolonged exposure to the sun can make your skin permanently red and blotchy. As you age sunlight can make your skin thin. It loosens the structures surrounding blood vessels. Dilation of blood vessels leads to the appearance of red-brown areas on…
My mother complained about feeling tired and sleepy throughout the day. This was quite unusual. I monitored her blood pressure and blood glucose. Both the readings were fine. Concerned and worried I went on to check which medicines she is taking. It came out she recently started a new medicine. It was for management of blood pressure. All that weariness was a side effect of that medicine. Drowsiness is a common side effect of antidepressants. But there are many others that can make you feel drowsy unexpectedly. Here is a list of medicines that can cause fatigue and make you…
In many Jackie Chan movies, you would have seen some characters doing strange slow exercise or yoga. Sometimes it seems they are meditating. What they actually are doing is an ancient Chinese practice called Tai Chi. Tai Chi is a combination of slow movements, breathing exercises and meditation. This is a kind of martial arts and has many health benefits. Because these exercises are low impact these are good for beginners and people with health conditions who cannot take up other exercises. In Tai Chi, different postures flow back to back making whole practice look like a slow graceful dance.…