Category: Health
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Be child-safe this holiday season
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The recent incident in Auckland where a two-week old boy was seriously injured when his child seat came loose is a stark reminder of reviewing our child-safety, says a New Zealand charity. Plunket New Zealand is urging people to have their child car-restraints checked before the busy Christmas holiday season.…
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Leader upset at “sexploitation†of yoga
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A Hindu community leader has expressed his displeasure about “books, magazines, DVDs, and other media showing yoga as some kind of potion to enhance sex life.” Hindu statesman Rajan Zed says that yoga was a serious mental and physical discipline by means of which the human-soul (jivatman) united with universal-soul…
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Relationship is not a glass – it can be fixed
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Sujata was suspicious of her husband. Sumit’s coming late from work, not showing up for his 3-year old daughter’s play at school, quietly speaking on the phone to a “colleague”, not leaving his mobile phone behind at dinner table, he showed all the signs. And finally Sujata’s suspicion was confirmed.…
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Now affordable evening healthcare for Aucklanders
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Aucklanders can now access cheaper after-hours healthcare, thanks to a major change announced by New Zealand’s three largest District Health Boards. As part of the change,  many Accident and Medical (A&M) clinics in Auckland will be open in evenings, weekends and public holidays until at least 10pm. Four clinics will be operating overnight…
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Myth: Vaccine causes flu
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New Zealand’s chilly winter weather has caused a sudden rise in influenza cases and other respiratory infections around the country, and a health expert is advising people to get flu shots. Around a million people have already been vaccinated but that still leaves many vulnerable people unprotected. Contrary to a…
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Dengue, chikungunya rise among UK travellers to India
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Malaria is not the only major threat for international travellers. Dengue and chikungunya are posting new threats for travellers to India, and unlike malaria, there are no vaccinations known to be effective for dengue and chikungunya. The number of UK travellers contracting dengue fever has doubled between 2009 and 2010,…
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Sunblock or sunscreen: choosing the right lotion
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Sunscreen or sunblock screens are often used to protect against ultraviolet rays of the sun. This practice is common among western population; however many Indians ignore the use of sunscreen lotion, probably relying on their dark skin colour as protection. However, Indians are susceptible to skin cancer too, and it…
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Kiwi children’s social health on decline
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As many as one in five children in New Zealand are reliant on someone on social benefit during 2008-10, according to New Zealand Children’s Social Health Monitor 2010. “When all benefit types were taken into account, the total number of children relying on a benefit recipient increased from 211,609 in…
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Get the shot before flu symptoms develop
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Flu symptoms can develop rapidly with the winter approaching. Vaccination or flu shots are to be taken before flu symptoms develop. “People need to be immunised before winter as it can take up to two weeks to develop immunity after immunisation,” says New Zealand’s National Influenza Strategy Group (NISG) spokesperson…
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NRI charged for healthcare fraud in the US
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They would have been a perfect American success story for aspiring NRIs. The doctor couple ran a successful medical practice in Texas. The medical practitioners of Indian origin had worked hard for 10 years to fulfil their “dollar dream”, albeit too ambitiously. Dr Anil Sharma and his wife, Dr Kiran…
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Hair loss treatment: How to choose best hair growth products
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Is hair loss treatment with hair growth products effective? That’s a common question. Let’s look at ways to identify the best black hair growth products from a variety of options available in the market. For this article, let’s focus on hair loss in women and look at best hair growth…
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Secrets of Sonam Kapoor weight loss diet
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Weight loss was a major goal for Bollywood actress Sonam Kapoor. She had studied in a boarding school in Singapore for two years, and had no intentions of losing weight because she wasn’t planning to make a career in Bollywood. For Sonam Kapoor weight loss was a distant goal. She…
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Will I get pregnant while on the pill?
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By Shalini Samravat Can I get pregnant when I am taking a birth control pill? That’s one of the main questions Indian women ask their doctor or gynaecologist. Â The answer is yes. No birth control method is fool-proof. Having sex while on the pill can lead to pregnancy, though the…
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Top 7 Health Concerns For Travel to India
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Have you thought of immunizations and vaccinations for travel to India? Tourism in India is on the rise. The Incredible India campaign is getting everyone – foreigners and Indians alike – excited about visiting many tourist places in India. However, travellers should be aware of health issues and concerns in…
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Four foods to stay in shape
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Losing weight fast is almost every woman’s dream, but here are foods that will not only help you lose weight but will also help lead a health life. Whole grains Most whole grains are that are important to our diet. Â Most whole grains have almost twice as much nutrients and…