Preparing pregnant mothers mentally and physically

Every pregnant mother is expected to give birth to a healthy infant after successful delivery as the end of the pregnant period.

Epsom salt: Benefits and effects

In the early 17th century a herd of cattle refused to drink water from a certain water spring in the town of Epsom in Surrey, England. It was later discovered to have contained ‘Magnesium Sulfate’, a salt with a bitter taste and remarkable healing properties.

Routine assessments for newborn babies

Giving birth to a healthy and normal child is a dream for every mother. To ensure that the baby is healthy and normal, several routine measures are employed. These include standardized assessments which are included to ensure that your child is healthy and has a lesser risk of developing any complications.

How specialists take you through surgery

Kids are the biggest blessing you have as parents and they falling sick, even if it’s for a minute problem, would place that extra burden on you.

Get vaccination, but wear face mask!

‘COVID Pneumonia’ is a term that can strike fear in the hearts of many though the term itself is barely a year old. This is because as we have learned a significant percentage of the deaths caused by COVID-19 are due to pneumonia

Blood vessel constriction and GTN

Homeostasis refers to the body’s ability to maintain a stable internal environment. Factors such as hormones, temperature and water content in the body need constant balancing. Constricting and dilating the blood vessels is one of the main mechanisms employed by the body to help achieve a state of inner equilibrium.

It’s ok ‘not to be ok’ after the pandemic

With more than 118,000 people in the UK now having died with coronavirus, many of us may end up feeling a bit numb.

Exit from the vulnerable ‘sugar’ group

When hormone is secreted from the pancreas insulin plays a major role in regulating the blood glucose levels in the body. Insulin acts upon the liver, muscle cells and fat cells of the body thereby helping carry glucose to the cells. Any issue related to insulin would disrupt the normal functions of the liver, muscle cells and fatty cells. Therefore, today’s Heath Capsule will focus on what insulin resistance is and how it impacts on one’s healt

Taking care of your bone health during COVID-19

Bone health is not something we have on our radar as a concern until we come across a fracture or an insult to the skeletal system, after which an incidental finding of Osteoporosis may come to the limelight. Osteoporosis has always been a silent disease, most often owning the back seat and global pandemic has only worsened the situation.

Doing Medical Laboratory Tests before surgery

Surgery is the most common term during this period. When compared with ancient times at present we have a well developed medical field and we use advanced technologies in disease diagnosis, treatment as well as during surgeries.

Family of woman with Down’s syndrome urges virus research

Tara Bostock, 51, from Barlestone in Leicestershire, died despite having self-isolated, her family said.

Local spices and herbs are the best detoxicants

Detox diets have become something very popular with people over the past few years, but is there a need to opt for these detox diets to detoxify the body? Dr Muneer Udayar, a 9th generation Ayurvedic physician and descendant of the Royal traditional Ayurvedic physicians who served the Kandyan kings, sheds light on how to detoxify the body using local spices and herbs.

When early detection and treatment enhances hope

World Cancer Day is observed worldwide on February 4. The aim is to raise awareness, educate and encourage people on cancer prevention, early detection and treatment, so that we will be able to save millions of preventable deaths each year due to cancer. This year is the ultimate year of the “I am and I will” campaign and together, all our actions matter for cancer prevention, early detection and treatment.

Treating heel pain with Ayurveda

Heel pain is a frequent complaint in current society. The majority of the society have experienced this condition without having considerable relieve throughout in the past. Although, heel pain prevails in both sexes, it is present more among females. Among the many disease conditions resulting in heel pain, the more frequently experienced cause can be identified as plantar fasciitis or calcaneal spur. Vathakantaka is the most probable Ayurveda t

COVID : Study reveals that antibodies would last for six months

As many as 88% of people still have antibodies in their blood to fight COVID-19 six months after infection, a study of almost 1,700 people suggests.

Remedies for Nocturnal Leg Cramps

Cramps are painful episodes due to sudden, intense, involuntary contraction of muscle or muscle groups; usually lasting for few minutes followed by tenderness and discomfort which might persist for few hours. Calf muscles and small muscles of the foot are the commonest sites for cramps to occur. Elderly people are found to be more vulnerable to cramps. The term ‘nocturnal’ is used to define cramps which specifically occurs at night.

Sri Lanka not Leprosy-free yet!

The World Leprosy Day is observed on the last Sunday in January every year and is a disease that many people believe to be extinct. However, according to the World Health Organization (WHO) nearly 600 more people are diagnosed every day with this condition and start treatment for leprosy; it is estimated that millions more go undiagnosed.

Don’t fear adverse effects of vaccines

The story of vaccines began when Edward Jenner inoculated a young boy to prevent smallpox using pus from cowpox blisters. This led to the production of an effective vaccine which contributed to the eradication of smallpox from the world nearly two centuries later.

The ‘coronasomnia’ phenomenon keeping you from getting sleep

In the UK, an August 2020 study from the University of Southampton showed that the number of people experiencing insomnia rose from one in six to one in four,

Benefits and Drawbacks of Napping

When most of us find our energy flagging in the middle of the day, a nap sounds ideal in order to recharge ourselves. Sleep is an important part of our daily routine and human beings spend about one-third of their time sleeping. Quality sleep and getting enough of it at the right times is as essential to survival just as much as food or water is. A nap, is a short period of sleep, usually taken during day time. While many swear by napping as an e

Epilepsy in a nutshell

“Being one of the commonest serious neurological conditions, affecting at least 50 million people worldwide with a current incidence of around 350,000 cases in Sri Lanka, epilepsy is defined as a chronic non-communicable disease characterised by recurrent unprovoked seizures, which can be brief episodes of involuntary movements, involving a part of the body (partial) or the entire body (generalised) and are sometimes accompanied by loss of consci

Here’s why you shouldn’t be terrified of rabies

Rabies has the highest fatality rate among any human infectious disease, as it is nearly 100% fatal if proper anti-rabies treatment is not administered promptly. Dogs, cats and other wild animals such as bats and squirrels are known to be main carriers of rabies responsible for transmitting the disease to humans.

Oxford research tackles threat of antibiotic resistance

Oxford University is opening a new research institute dedicated to tackling resistance to antibiotics.

How important are medication timings?

Before meals, after meals and at bed time are some of the commonest directives found on drug prescriptions. Every one of us has visited the hospital at some point in our lives and have followed these instructions while taking medicines. The science behind these instructions seldom bothers us, unless upon missing a dose, or skipping a meal.

FAQs on COVID-19 Vaccines and Allergies

Although the world awaits the distribution of the COVID-19 vaccine, medical experts have identified the onset of certain allergies including anaphylaxis. The UK-based anaphylaxis campaign has therefore compiled a list of FAQs and answers with the assistance of its clinical panel and members from British Society for Allergy and Clinical Immunology (BSACI).

What parents need to know about diarrhea in children

Diarrhea is one of the commonest ailments and a frequent cause of hospitalization in children. Though it’s usually self-resolving, not managing the condition properly due to lack of knowledge may lead to serious consequences, including death in certain instances. At present we are consulting Dr. Maheshaka Wijayawardena, Consultant Paediatrician, Base Hospital, Wathupitiwala, to give our readers a broader view on this important topic.

Eyesight risk warning from lockdown screen time

An eye health charity is recommending people learn the “20-20-20” rule to protect their sight, as lockdown has increased people’s time using screens.

How Vitamin D can protect you from COVID

Medical experts opine that Vitamin D helps to strengthen immunity and protect yourself against COVID-19. According to Consultant Family Physician Dr. Ruvaiz Haniffa, Sri Lankans are known to be Vitamin D insufficient.

Prioritise on preventive measures when schools reopen

Children will have to return to school this New Year amidst a host of health guidelines and advice to be followed scrupulously.

Side effects of Coriander seeds during pregnancy

At present most people are willing to consume ayurvedic medicine frequently in order to protect themselves from the COVID-19 pandemic.