Being aware of portion inflation empowers you to serve yourself appropriately, enjoy meals mindfully, and prevent unnecessary overeating. In a world where supersized meals and mindless snacking have become the norm, managing weight can feel overwhelming. Yet one of the simplest and most effective strategies often gets overlooked—portion control. Rather than restricting entire food groups or following complicated diets, portion control focuses on understanding how much you eat and making mindful choices. It allows...

  Addressing obesity early can prevent or reduce complications, improving overall health and quality of life. Obesity means having too much body fat, which makes a person weigh more than is healthy for their height. It is not just about how someone looks; obesity can affect how the body works inside. People become obese for many reasons, like eating too much junk food, not moving enough, or due to medical or genetic reasons.   Understanding...

  Discussing puberty with your child is an important part of their development, regardless of their gender What is Pulmonary Rehab?   Puberty is the period of biological development during which a child's body matures into an adult capable of sexual reproduction. It is characterized by a series of physical, hormonal, and emotional changes that typically begin around the ages of 8 to 13 in girls and 9 to 14 in boys, although the timing...

  A goitre itself is not a disease but rather a symptom of an underlying condition affecting the thyroid gland. A goitre (or goiter) is an abnormal enlargement of the thyroid gland, a butterfly-shaped gland located at the base of the neck, just below the Adam's apple. The thyroid gland produces hormones that regulate metabolism and other essential functions in the body.   A goitre itself is not a disease but rather a symptom of...

  Thyroid function plays a crucial role in reproductive health, and imbalances in thyroid hormones can impact fertility in both men and women. Embarking on the path to parenthood is a transformative and exciting journey that often brings with it a myriad of considerations. Among the several factors influencing fertility, one often overlooked aspect is the health of the thyroid gland. The thyroid, a small butterfly-shaped gland located in the neck, plays a vital role...

  Postpartum Thyroiditis is a temporary condition that affects 5% to 9% of new moms within the first year after childbirth." The Thyroid is a small butterfly-shaped gland located in the front of the neck, wrapped around the trachea. It secretes hormones that play a significant role in controlling metabolism, which is the process by which food is converted to energy. When the thyroid releases the right amount of hormones, the metabolism works at the...

  Regular visits to the ophthalmologist can help catch retinopathy in its early stages when it can be treated and any damage to the eye can be reversed. India ranks amongst the top ten countries in the world in terms of the number of diabetes cases! With the disease being so common and rampant, the degree of awareness is significantly high as well. However, not many people know that uncontrolled diabetes can result in permanent...

  Uncontrolled diabetes will cause blood vessel damage in the long run leading to foot ulcers or amputation, kidney failure, heart disease and stroke. Diabetes is a global issue with 463 million known cases of the disease amongst adults across the globe. Diabetes occurs when the pancreas does not produce enough insulin to maintain blood sugar levels in the body. Uncontrolled blood sugar levels can lead to several complications such as blindness, kidney failure, stroke,...

  Eating a healthy diet, helps control blood sugar, which is critical. Left unchecked, high blood sugar levels can lead to unfortunate complications. Say Diabetes and the first thing that comes to our mind is 'tasteless food'. We have been conditioned to believe that people with Diabetes should once and for all forget eating tasty food. However, this is a grave misconception. Yes, diabetes calls for a very strict, restrictive diet that needs to be...

  Women with PCOS do not ovulate regularly, which complicates conception – making it next to impossible to do so without medical intervention ‘Irregular periods’ is a term casually looked at. Perhaps, we need to zoom in a little. Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (also known as Polycystic Ovarian Disease/ PCOD) at young age could also be of concern in later life.   What is Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS)?   PCOS is a hormonal imbalance in women...

  When you keep your blood sugar levels in control, you are not only taking control of your diabetes but you are also ensuring a healthy heart Diabetes is not uncommon and a good endocrinologist can help you live with the condition through medication and proper diet. Nevertheless, once diagnosed with diabetes, one must be careful to keep a check on your blood sugar levels, in order to prevent complications that can bring down your...