How to Keep Yourself Warm During Winter – Healthy Food Intakes
The Winter season is always filled with challenges. If you have elderly relatives or toddlers living in the house, you know they are the ones who suffer the most in any extreme season. In the cold, bone-chilling weather, whatever we eat decides how energetic and motivated we would be throughout the day. When lying in a cosy warm blanket with many snacks is everything one could ever ask for, choosing healthy snacking options is a task.
Ginger Tea
A cup of hot ginger tea can do wonders. It provides stimuli for thermogenesis (production of body heat) and boosts the metabolism activity too. If not ginger, you can also go for teas with spices, vegetable soups, and dals. All these options work well in providing heat to the body, making you feel warmer.
Eggs
Eggs are a great source of vitamins and protein. They also help in fighting infections and building immunity. As winter is infamous for cough and cold, eggs are of great help in constructing barriers for pathogens. Eggs are versatile, and you can make numerous dishes with them. Taste-wise, it’s something everyone likes.
Dry Fruits
Well, they are the best snacks. Dry fruits like almonds, apricots, walnuts, peanuts, dates, etc. can boost immunity and help you overcome dry and rough skin. They expel cold and provide the much-needed nutrition effortlessly.
Bananas
Rich in magnesium and Vitamin B, consumption of bananas, help in regulating body temperatures. They also improve the working of various glands of your body. The best part is, it’s easy to incorporate in any meal, and kids love bananas.
Spices
Turmeric, cumin, sesame, cinnamon, and pepper; these spices will offer the best winter flu-fighting mechanism. Turmeric in milk can make your body warm and boost the working of antibodies. Pepper, cinnamon, and cumin help in building barriers against flu and cold infections. Sesame is an incredible remedy for respiratory congestions and illnesses. Pneumonia, bronchitis, asthma is quite common to get triggered during winter. Make sure you have access to multi-speciality hospitals at times of need.
Caffeine
For coffee lovers, the winter season is an absolute bliss. Caffeine is a promising warming agent that keeps you active throughout the day. It helps to improve the rate of your body metabolism. You can combine and experiment with many flavours in your cup of coffee.
Honey
Consumption of honey during winter can work wonders. It reduces muscle pains and fatigue. Moreover, it’s great for sore throat, coughing, and wheezing. You can replace the bitter syrups with honey easily, and kids would love it.
There are times when we get excited about food more than anything. Winters, for example, make you so comfortable that getting out of bed seems impossible. But it’s crucial to maintain the right balance of nutrients and vitamins in the body.
If you are looking for the best hospitals in Kolkata or eastern India, ILS Hospitals is one of the torch bearers of the future of healthcare. We provide specialised treatments in nephrology, gastroenterology, diabetology, dentistry, etc. Check out their emergency helpline numbers for various cities all over India and get access to a safe medical treatment option.
To know more, visit www.ilshospitals.com or call ILS Care +91 90514 60000.
Keeping Your Digestive Distress in Check
Gastrointestinal or Digestive Distress is caused, due to a variety of reasons, such as stomach flu, food poisoning, parasite infections, or cancer. The major symptom of digestive distress is food which includes caffeine, alcohol, carbonated beverages, fried food, or high-fat food. Typical symptoms of gastrointestinal distress may include abdominal pain, gas, cramps, heartburn, diarrhea, constipation, weight gain or loss, and fatigue. If you suffer from constant stomach problems and digestive issues, you might have digestive / gastrointestinal distress.
Digestive distress is usually caused by unhygienic food, stress, being physically inactive, intake of large amounts of dairy products, stomach infections, or a low fibrous diet.
What is the treatment?
When it comes to treatment, one size doesn’t fill all. So, we combine various treatment options in creating a personalized treatment approach.
- Healthy diet – A healthy diet keeps your immune system strong and prevents other diseases too. A healthy diet should include a low-lactose diet – deprived of dairy products and should consist of a high-fiber diet – fiber can positively affect constipation and other stomach problems.
- Avoid Fatty Food – You can avoid consuming fatty and oily foods and aerated beverages if you are suffering from heartburn. You can take lactase supplements, simethicone and probiotics.
- Probiotic supplement – probiotics are efficient for digestive disorders. These microorganisms help to improve intestinal health and in turn reduces digestive distress.
Some of the best foods to improve digestion are yoghurt, chia seeds, ginger, fruits, whole grains, dark green vegetables, peppermint, and salmon. And some unhealthy food that you should avoid for the sake of intestinal health. For example, high in fats include cheese, carbonated beverages, alcohol and milk and white chocolates.
The best ways to improve your digestive system
- Manage your stress – Stress hormones directly affect your digestion. Yoga and meditation help to improve not only your mindset but also your digestion.
- Stay Hydrated – Doctors recommend drinking 1.5-2 litre of water per day to prevent constipation.
- Fibrous Food – Eating enough fibers helps prevent digestion problems. It’s naturally available in fruits, green vegetables, beans and whole grains.
- Intake of Zinc – Zinc is a mineral that is critical for a healthy gut, and a deficiency can lead to various digestive disorders. Experts recommend that daily intake for zinc is 8mg for women and 11 mg for men.
Some nutrients are necessary for a healthy digestive system. Ensuring that your body gets enough probiotics, glutamine, and zinc may improve your digestion.
The digestive system plays an important role in our immune system. In our stomach, there are a large number of immune cells which give us 70% of our immunity. There is also a complicated balance of good and bad bacteria that give us a healthy immune system.
At ILS Hospitals, the gastroenterology department addresses all illnesses related to digestive problems. Some of the major organs along with several illnesses include oral diseases, gastric disease, intestinal disease, rectum and anus.
To book an appointment or for any other queries, call ILS Care +91 90514 60000 or visit www.ilshospitals.com
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হেপাটাইটিস বি দূরীকরণের উদ্দেশ্যে কাজ করে চলেছেন অগণিত স্বাস্থ্যকর্মী, গবেষক ও জনস্বাস্থ্য বিশেষজ্ঞ| কিন্তু দুঃখের বিষয়, যাদের কথা ভেবে এতো কিছু সেই আক্রান্ত মানুষগুলো পড়ে আছেন বহু দূরে| তাদের আশা, আকাঙ্খা আর অধিকারের নিঃশব্দ বাণী পৌঁছচ্ছে না কারো কানে| এই অসহায়তা আর বঞ্চনার গুরুত্ব শুধু রুগীর সংখ্যা আর মৃতের হিসাব দিয়ে মাপা যাবে না| প্রতিটি মানুষের অভিজ্ঞতা ভিন্ন ও তাঁর নিজস্ব| আজ তাই সময় এসেছে এই আক্রান্ত মানুষগুলোর কথা শোনার|
সমাজবিদেরা আজ প্রধানত তিন ধরণের সমস্যার কথা উপলদ্ধি করছেন :
1. প্রাথমিক সমস্যা : যা আক্রান্ত ব্যক্তির মনোসামাজিক সমস্যা
2. আনুষঙ্গিক সমস্যা : যা আক্রান্ত ব্যক্তির প্রতি সামাজিক প্রতিক্রিয়ার ফলস্বরূপ
3. সুদূরপ্রসারী সমস্যা : এই সামাজিক প্রতিক্রয়া যে ক্ষতি বয়ে আনে
প্রাথমিক সমস্যার মধ্যে প্রথমেই পরে লিভার ক্যান্সার ও লিভার সিরোসিস এর ভয়| হেপাটাইটিস বি রোগ নির্ণয় এক অজানা আশংকায় ভাবিয়ে তোলে; আছে রোগের ক্রমবর্ধমানতা আর অকাল মৃত্যুর ভয়| গুগল ইউনিভার্সিটি তে রুগী হাতড়ে চলেন হেপাটাইটিস বি র তথ্যভান্ডার| আর যত বিদ্যে বাড়ে ততই বাড়ে ভয় ও আতঙ্ক| তথ্য আছে কিন্তু নেই এমন কোনো সার্চ ইঞ্জিন যা দেবে ভরসা| তাই আসে একাকিত্ব, হতাশা আর বাস্তব কে অস্বীকার করবার জেদ| দুশ্চিন্তা ও হতাশা আরো ডালপালা মেলে যখন একদিন সত্যিই রোগের লক্ষন দেখা দেয়|
এর সাথে যোগ হয় আর্থিক চিন্তা| নিয়মিত চিকিৎসা, ঘন ঘন কাজ কামাই, ব্যয়বহুল পরীক্ষা নিরীক্ষা; এসবের দাবি যে অন্তহীন| তার উপর পরিবারের বাকি সদস্যদের পরীক্ষা, তাদের ভ্যাকসিন দেওয়ার ব্যবস্থ্যা – সব তো আর ইন্সুরেন্স দেবে না| আর ভাইরাস ছড়ানোর ভয়| নিজের ই টানা লক্ষ্মণরেখায় গুমরে মরে| বিয়ে নয় সন্তান নয় | শুধুই তুমুল একাকিত্ব |
আনুষঙ্গিক সমস্যা গুলির দিকে এবার দৃষ্টিপাত করা যাক| এতো ঢাক পেটানো প্রচারের আলো তাও মানুষ এখনো ভেবে চলেছেন একসাথে খাবার খেলে, এক চেয়ার এ বসলে, হাত মেলালে, এক গাড়িতে চাপলে সংক্রমণ ছড়াবে| কেউ কেউ আবার ভাবছেন এ ব্যাটা বংশগত রোগে ভুগছে| মানুষের জ্ঞানের পরিধি বাড়লে তো এসব অবৈজ্ঞানিক চিন্তা থাকার কথা নয়| দুঃখের ব্যাপার হলো এ ব্যাপারে চীন এর হাইমেন শহরে এক সমীক্ষায় দেখা গেলো সম্পূর্ণ উল্টো ফল – যত জ্ঞান বাড়ছে তত বাড়ছে ছুৎমার্গতা| তাই শুধু তথ্য নয়, ভরসাটাও জরুরি| এ ব্যাপারে এগিয়ে আসতে পারতেন চিকিৎসক ও স্বাস্থ্যকর্মীরা| কিন্তু তারা নিজেরাই ভাইরাস এ আতংকিত হওয়ায় তাদের সদিচ্ছা রূপ পাচ্ছে না| সংক্রামিতর পরিবারের সকল সদস্যকেই ক্যারিয়ার ভেবে নিলে ভুল হচ্ছে|
কর্মস্থলে দিনরাত চলছে চাপা গুঞ্জন| আইন আছে অনেক কিন্তু তা ঠুঁটো জগন্নাথ| কোনো কোনো দেশ তো দেয় না প্রবেশের অধিকার |
আর তাই দিনের শেষে আসে নীরবতা, আসে একাকিত্ব | বৃহত্তর সমাজথেকে দূরে সরে যাওয়া | মাদুলি তাবিজ, তুক তাক আর জড়িবুটির অন্ধগলির খোঁজ চলতে থাকে | ধেয়ে আসে অপরাধবোধ|পাপের ভোগ না কর্মফল| নিস্তেজ মন ভাবে এ জীবন মূল্যহীন|
আজ 28শে জুলাই ওয়ার্ল্ড হেপাটাইটিস ডে তে আমরা যখন আলোকিত আলোচনাসভায় বসেছি, তখন আমাদের চেতনায় থাকুক এই মানুষ গুলোর না বলা কথা আর অজানা উপলদ্ধি| ওষুধ, পরীক্ষা আর ভ্যাকসিন এর সাথে প্রেসক্রিপশন এ জায়গা করে নিক ভালোবাসা, মমত্ব আর সহানুভূতি | গবেষকরা ফাঙ্কশনাল কিওর এর সাথে আবিষ্কার করুন ফাঙ্কশনালি প্রোডাকটিভ লাইফ কিভাবে বজায় রাখা যায়| সমাজকর্মীরা এগিয়ে আসুন সৎ পরামর্শ দিতে যাতে হেপাটাইটিস বি আক্রান্তরা বিষাদ কাটিয়ে যোগ দেন জীবনের মূলস্রোতে| সমাজবিদেরা আলোকপাত করুন মনোজগতের গহীন বনে; যে আলোর ছটায় দূর হয়ে যায় ভয় অস্থিরতা অনিশ্চয়তা| সর্বোপরি দেশচালকেরা নিয়ে আসুন বিশ্বাসের বাতাবরণ|
সবাইকে নিয়ে শুরু হোক নতুন ভোর!
Written by : Dr. Sanjay Banerjee
Do You Have Gastritis? Abstain From These Foods
In simple words, gastritis is inflammation that happens near the lining of the stomach. Living with gastritis is not easy. When you’re diagnosed with gastritis by a gastroenterologist, you will have to make a lot of changes in your life style. The biggest mandatory transformation you make is in your diet. If you have gastritis, you need to follow a specific diet for a healthy digestive system.
Today, ILS Hospitals, one of the best hospitals in Kolkata and Agartala will brief you about the foods that you must refrain from if you are suffering from gastritis.
Fried and fatty foods
Fried and fatty foods causes bloating and can even worsen your gastritis. Instead of deep-fry, opt for other healthier cooking mediums – stir-fry, air fry, roasting, steaming, and baking.
Spicy foods
Foods with a lot of chillies and spices are strictly prohibited in a gastritis diet as they worsen yours symptoms. If you have gastritis, ensure that your meals have fewer spices with low use of chillies.
Acidic foods
If you are a food lover which tends to be acidic in nature, then stop doing so. While suffering from gastritis, these foods will cause more harm than good.
Dairy products
Dairy products are beneficial for one’s health. But someone with gastritis should rather avoid the consumption of milk and its by-products as they can aggravate the gastritis symptoms.
Carbonated beverages
Carbonated drinks are not good, more so for gastritis patients. Avoid drinking soda and carbonated beverages.
Caffeinated beverages
Caffeinated beverages, like tea and coffee, should rather be avoided. If you can’t avoid them, then try to cut down the consumption. Switch to healthier alternatives, like green or matcha tea.
Alcoholic beverages
Consumption of excess alcohol or addiction of the same is not good for your health. It would be best if you stop consumption of alcohol completely.
If you face any gastritis related issue, visit ILS Hospitals in Kolkata and Agartala to consult our renowned gastroenterologists.
Various Medical Services Offered By ILS Hospitals – Kolkata & Agartala
ILS Group of Hospitals is known for providing affordable medical care to the masses. Our expert healthcare professionals are available round the clock to deliver quality medical consultation, diagnosis, and treatment.
Here’s an insight into some of the essential medical services available at ILS Hospitals in Kolkata and Agartala.
Hernia Treatment
Hernia can be difficult to deal with if not taken care. We provide hernia treatment at our several hospital units – Dum Dum, Salt Lake, Howrah, and Agartala.
Minimally-Invasive/Laparoscopic Surgery
Our healthcare institute stands for laparoscopic surgery. Minimally-invasive surgical procedures have various advantages over traditional general surgeries. A laparoscopic surgery allows you to have minimal surgical incisions, low blood loss, less chance of infections, and an early discharge and recovery.
Weight Loss Surgery
Obesity is a serious problem in our country. So, if the patient fails to lose weight through diet and exercise, there’s an option for weight loss through surgery or bariatric surgery .Our Salt Lake unit is the pioneer of the same.
Joint Replacement
Our hospitals in Kolkata and Agartala provide knee joint replacement to the patients suffering from arthritis and other joint problems.
Diabetes Treatment
Diabetes is a chronic disease and unfortunately, many Indians suffer from diabetes mellitus. If uncontrolled and ignored it becomes fatal. Hence, ILS Hospitals has facilitated diabetes treatment to everyone living in Kolkata and Agartala.
Liver Treatment
Bad Liver conditions have become quite common due to our unhealthy modern lifestyle. If you are suffering from any liver conditions, get proper liver treatment from our renowned liver specialists.
Medical Emergency Services
Medical emergency can happen at any moment. ILS Hospitals is always there to help you during such crisis. Our 24X7 emergency services ensure that you receive prompt and accurate emergency treatment.
Visit ILS Hospitals, one of the best hospitals in Kolkata in Agartala for accurate and effective medical treatment.
How To Handle A Medical Emergency Effectively
A medical emergency is a serious condition that requires immediate medical supervision or else it can cause serious harm or injury to the affected person. Few examples of a medical emergency are burns, poisoning, injuries, bleeding, shock, strokes, severe allergic reactions and so on.
Not everyone knows what to do in case of a medical emergency, so ILS Hospitals, one of the best hospitals in Agartala and Kolkata will tell you how to handle a medical emergency effectively.
So without adding anything else, let’s continue further.
Stay Calm And Composed
Medical emergency is an alarming situation and can make people anxious. First and foremost thing to do during a medical emergency is to have a calm and composed demeanour until help arrives. Take deep breaths to calm your nerves and get relief from anxiety.
Call Medical Emergency Services At Once
Help takes time to arrive. So, whenever you notice someone in need of urgent medical supervision, call your local hospital for an ambulance without any delay.
Always Carry A First Aid Kit
First aid kit should be inside every home, school, college, office and any other organisations. You should even keep a small medical toolbox inside your car and backpack. Provide first aid to the patient to avoid any further damage.
Give CPR To The Patient
If the patient does not breathe despite a pulse then perform a CPR (Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation) or tell someone else to perform one if you do not know the CPR procedure. Ensure that the patient’s airway is not restricted by removing the patient’s tight clothing. Remember, it’s an emergency so you need to do things as required.
Always help people in need of medical emergencies whether you know them or not. For any medical emergency, you can visit ILS Hospitals, one of the best hospitals in Kolkata and Agartala.
How To Be Productive During Your Home Quarantine
Due to COVID-19, the entire country is in lockdown, except for essential services, like hospitals, grocery stores, medicine stores and few more. Since there is no vaccine for Coronavirus as on date, we are compelled to stay inside our homes and practice social distancing to keep the number of cases low.
Home quarantine allows us plenty of time. We can utilize this time to spend time with our family and learn skills to enhance our personality. Today, ILS Hospitals, one of the best hospitals in Kolkata and Agartala will show you some ways through which you can stay productive during this home quarantine.
Learn a new hobby
Sadly, people were not spending enough time on their hobbies. Hobbies started losing its essence. Don’t let that happen, learn a new hobby or give more time to your existing hobby during this home quarantine. You can learn new hobbies, like cooking, sewing, knitting, etc. even by watching online tutorials.
Organize your home
No matter how big or small your home is, it is always beautiful. Since everyone is in the house right now, you can make the use of more muscle power to declutter and organize your home.
Read educational books
Reading is always helpful. If you have children in your home, know that children learn by imitating others. If they see you reading educational books, they will follow suit.
Participate in online classes
Online classes are beneficial for both parents and children. Teach your children through online methods. Opt for online classes to enhance your professional skills for growth in your career.
Stay hygienic and stay safe at home. Listen to the government’s advisories and be a responsible citizen. Remember, health is wealth so take good care of your mental and physical health. For any medical emergency, you can visit ILS Hospitals in Agartala and Kolkata.
Covid-19: Follow Rules And Regulations To Be Safe And Healthy
COVID-19 is a highly communicable disease, hence both the central and state government took the right initiative to flatten the curve – lockdown. The government is doing what it can during this medical emergency but we as a citizen of civil society must follow the rules and regulations dictated by the government for our and everyone else’s safety.
Today, ILS Hospitals, one of the best hospitals in Agartala and Kolkata will discuss the importance of following rules and regulations laid by the government. Firstly, we do not have a perfect cure for COVID-19, secondly, there’s a lot more undiscovered about this newly mutated virus, Coronavirus, and thirdly it is highly infectious and can infect many people through community transmission.
So, let’s know what rules we must follow to avoid getting infected with Coronavirus.
Practice Social Distancing
There’s a reason why the government opted for nationwide lockdown. Do not loiter outside and stay safe inside your home. If you go outside to shop for essentials, then maintain 6-feet distance from others. For home deliveries, make online payments and keep a tray outside your house so that you don’t come in direct contact with the delivery man.
Wear a mask and gloves
Do not step outside to make essential purchases or due to any medical emergency, without wearing a mask and preferably disposable gloves. We would recommend you to carry an alcohol-infused hand sanitizer in your bag or pocket.
Wash your hands
Do not forget to wash your hands properly as and when required.
Visit a healthcare facility if you develop flu symptoms
If you develop flu-like symptoms, then visit your nearest healthcare facility.
The lockdown is for your safety and not for restraining your freedom. ILS Hospitals, one of the best Hospitals in Kolkata and Agartala wishes you good health.
How To Boost Your Immunity To Fight Against Virus Or Any Infection
A weak immune system makes us susceptible to seasonal flu or infections. If you become sick throughout the year then it’s an indication that you do not have a good immune system.
Since none of us wants to spend our days staying sick, ILS Hospitals, the multispeciality hospitals in Agartala and Kolkata would like to acquaint you with ways through which you can have a strong immune system.
Let’s look at the ways without any delay.
- Consume immune-boosting foods: Eat plenty of fresh fruits, vegetables, poultry, seafood, nuts, etc for a healthy immune system. Include spices, like ginger, garlic, turmeric, cinnamon, black pepper, cloves in your meals to keep yourself away from flu.
- Drink more water: Water flushes out toxins and impurities from your body so keep drinking water every hour to have a healthy immune system.
- Avoid certain food and drinks: Try to avoid the consumption of processed and canned foods, junk foods, sugary foods, caffeinated and alcoholic beverages as all of them harm the immune system.
- Get sufficient sleep: Not getting enough sleep will make you more vulnerable to seasonal colds and infections. Therefore, get enough sleep every night without fail.
- Exercise regularly: Doing moderate exercises regularly prepares your body to actively fight against infections. Reserve 20-30 minutes of the day for your exercise regime to have an excellent immune system.
- Get enough sunlight: Sunlight is an extraordinary source of vitamin D. Studies suggest that people who spent enough time in the sun fell less sick than the ones who never received enough sunglight. Even soaking for 5 to 10 minutes in the sun daily during the summer season is more than enough for your immune system.
- Avoid stress: Stress hampers both our mental and physical health. Chronic stress has a huge impact on your body’s immunity so avoid living in a stressful environment.
- Stop smoking: Smoking affects the body’s ability to fight with diseases and infections by killing healthy cells of the body. Hence, quit smoking, right now.
- Take multi-vitamin supplements if needed: If your regular diet lacks essential vitamins then consider taking multi-vitamins to keep up with the body’s vitamin requirements.
Visit a medical professional and ask him or her for prescriptive multi-vitamin supplements as per your body’s daily needs.
You can visit ILS Hospitals, one of the best hospitals in Kolkata and Agartala to get medical advice.