Staying Healthy at School: Simple Tips for Parents
School life is full of excitement, new friends, lessons, and plenty of play. But it also means close contact, shared spaces, and germs that spread fast. Keep Hands Clean, Always Remind your child to wash their hands often with soap and water — before eating, after using the toilet, and after playtime. When water isn’t […]
The Dream Team: Calcium and Vitamin D
We all know calcium is important for healthy bones, but did you know it can’t do its job properly without a partner? That partner is vitamin D3. These two nutrients work hand in hand to keep your bones strong and your body running smoothly. How They Work Together Calcium is the building block your body […]
Calcium: Beyond Strong Bones
When people think of calcium, they usually picture strong bones and teeth. While that’s true, calcium actually plays many other roles in keeping the body working properly. Getting enough of this important mineral is something everyone—young and old—should pay attention to. More than just bones Calcium helps your muscles contract, including the most important muscle […]
7 Vitamin Myths: Separating Fact from Fiction
Do you ever wonder if everything you hear about vitamins is true? There’s a lot of “fake news” out there. Let’s debunk some common vitamin myths and get to the facts. 1. Myth: I don’t need to tell my doctor if I’m taking vitamins. Fact: Vitamins can interact with other drugs, so you need […]
Feeling Low? You May Need a Supplement or Multivitamin
Ever feel sluggish even although you’re getting enough rest and exercise? You might be experiencing a nutrient deficiency. While a balanced diet is the best source of nutrients, it’s not always possible to eat perfectly every day. This is when multivitamins can help fill the gaps. What’s in a Multivitamin? Multivitamins are packed with vitamins […]
B Vitamins: Fuelling Your Body and Mind
Ever wonder what keeps your body’s engine running smoothly? Look no further than B vitamins. These essential nutrients are the unsung heroes that power your energy levels, boost your cell metabolism, and enhance brain function. Without them, your body could face a host of issues, especially in the brain and nervous system. A deficiency in […]
Stress
It is feeling of worry or tension caused by difficult situation in day to day life. Mild stress is helpful in adjusting to new situation however, frequent stress without relaxation leads to health problem. The symptom of stress includes high blood pressure, rapid heart rate, pain, trouble sleeping, headache, irritability, sadness and unhealthy behaviour like smoking or alcohol drinking. Stress cannot be avoided but can be managed by lifestyle changes like healthy nutritious diet, exercise, meditation and yoga. Good nutrition is an important stress management tool.
Nutritional Deficiency
This deficiency occurs when the body doesn’t get necessary amount of nutrition from food. Low income, children, illness like diarrhoea, cancer, nausea or injury and elderly are at a risk of developing nutritional deficiency. The symptom of nutritional deficiency includes low energy, weakness, weak immune system, poor sleep, irritability, weight loss, frequent infections, stunted growth, and hair loss. It is treated by nutritional supplements.
