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Vitamin A: Vitamin A is required for healthy vision, immune function and foetal growth and development. Mothers are susceptible to Vitamin A deficiency particularly in the third trimester because of rapid foetal development and an increase in the blood volume. Including Vitamin A containing foods like animal sources such as milk, butter, egg and fish or Beta carotene rich vegetarian sources in daily diet can help achieve the daily requirement of 800µg of Vitamin A or 6400µg of beta carotene. Calcium: Calcium is needed to build healthy bones and teeth of the baby and for the production of calcium rich breast milk and prevention of osteoporosis in the mother. An important factor in choosing the source of calcium is its bio availability -Milk is one of the best sources of biologically available calcium. Proteins: Proteins are essential for the healthy growth of the foetus and to maintain the mother’s health. Proteins form the building blocks for blood, bones, organs, muscle...

About: Creating a calorie deficit is the foremost thing if one wants to lose weight. Any form of exercise when combined with proper diet can help you achieve your weight loss goals. The number of calories you burn while you perform any physical activity depends on the type of activity, the intensity with which you do it and the amount of time you perform it for. It’s wise to choose and perform a physical activity that you enjoy doing and can perform regularly. Swimming: Swimming   in the right environment can also be incredibly relaxing, you’re often focusing on the action which means your brain can switch off a bit from day-to-day concerns. Most people swim continuously, just taking a break when they need it. However, if you’re happy with your technique and want to push yourself, swimming intervals such as sets of 50 or 100 meters can be more fun. Average calorie burn varies per stroke and by speed, but you’re looking at figures around the below for someone of...

Ginger: Ginger can help reduce inflammation of the blood vessels in the head, thus providing relief from a headache. Mix equal parts of ginger juice and lemon juice. Consume it once or twice a day. Another option is to apply a paste of one teaspoon of dry ginger powder and two tablespoons of water on the forehead for a few minutes. You can also boil ginger powder or raw ginger in water, and inhale the vapor. Cinnamon: Cinnamon also acts as an effective agent to get rid of headaches. An effective way to use cinnamon is by grinding some cinnamon sticks into a powder. Add some water to make a thick paste. Apply it on your forehead and temples and lie down for 30 minutes and then wash it with lukewarm water. Lavender Oil: Simply smelling the soothing scent of lavender essential oil can be of great help in relieving tension headaches. Research suggests that it can also help improve migraine symptoms. Put a few drops of lavender essential oil on a tissue and inhale it. You can...

About: Yoga is an ancient art which was originated in India around six thousand years ago. Earlier people were used to of practicing yoga and meditation in their daily lives to live healthy and strong whole life. However the practice of yoga was declining day by day in such a crowded and hectic environment. Yoga is very safe and can be safely practiced by anyone anytime even by children also to take it’s all the benefits. Before the practice: 1.Use a yoga mattress. 2.Clean your surroundings, body and mind. 3.Yoga should be done on an empty stomach or light stomach. 4.Yoga should be performed in a calm and quiet atmosphere. 5.Consume honey in luke-warm water if you feel weak. 6.Bladder and bowel should be empty before you start. After the practice: 1.Have a bath after 20-30 minutes of yoga. 2.Eat after a gap of 20-30 minutes of yoga.

There are so many natural remedies available that can be utilized for your overall well being. Mouth ulcers : Ripe banana with honey offer instant relief. This can be turned into a paste and applied on affected areas. Sinus congestion : Mix organic apple cider vinegar with a pinch of cayenne pepper powder in less than half a cup of hot water. Have it while it is warm atleast twice a day. Dark circles: Mix orange juice with glycerin to lighten the dark circles. Sore throat : Boil 2-3 basil leaves in water and let it boil on low flame till the juice of the leaf is extracted. You can use the liquid for gargle. Chronic headache : Peel and chop apple. Dash some salt and have it the first thing in the morning.

About: Nipah virus (NiV) infection is a newly emerging zoonosis that causes severe disease in both animals and humans. The natural host of the virus are fruit bats of the Pteropodidae Family, Pteropus genus. NiV was first identified during an outbreak of disease that took place in Kampung Sungai Nipah, Malaysia in 1998. On this occasion, pigs were the intermediate hosts. However, in subsequent NiV outbreaks, there were no intermediate hosts. In Bangladesh in 2004, humans became infected with NiV as a result of consuming date palm sap that had been contaminated by infected fruit bats. Human-to-human transmission has also been documented, including in a hospital setting in India. NiV infection in humans has a range of clinical presentations, from asymptomatic infection to acute respiratory syndrome and fatal encephalitis. NiV is also capable of causing disease in pigs and other domestic animals. There is no vaccine for either humans or animals. The primary treatment for human ...

About: Do you struggle to get out of bed, feel constantly drained and rely on pick me ups like coffee and sugary treats to get you through the day. If so, you're far from alone. Research reveal that one in three of us admit we're permanently worn out because of the pace of modern life. You have an iron deficiency: Some have low enough iron levels to be anemic. If you pull down your bottom eyelids and the inner rim looks pale rather than pink, it’s an indicator. You’re not exercising enough: Avoiding exercise because you're tired actually makes you feel worse. Regular exercise makes your heart and lungs work more efficiently, delivering oxygen and vital nutrients around the body. You don’t sleep as well as you think: Junk sleep can be caused by stress, but also by over-stimulating the brain too close to bedtime. For example, by checking emails or using tablets and smart phones that emit a blue light found to disrupt sleep by tricking the brain in...