HealthCareTips

Foot Care Tips: Everyone wants to have beautiful and soft feet, just like small babies. However, very few people have naturally pretty feet. Your feet take the weight of your whole body and go through a lot of wear and tear, making them susceptible to injury, fatigue and infections. Here are the foot care tips that you must follow.

You have so many good reasons to keep your family’s teeth and gums healthy. Their sparkling smiles. Being able to chew for good nutrition. Avoiding toothaches and discomfort. And new research suggests that gum disease can lead to other problems in the body, including increased risk of heart disease . 4.  Brush twice a day and floss daily .  Gum disease and tooth decay remain big problems -- and not just for older people. Three-fourths of teenagers have gums that bleed.   Toothbrushes should be changed 3 to 4 times a year. Teenagers with braces may need to use special toothbrushes and other oral hygiene tools to brush their teeth. Talk to your dentist or orthodontist. 5.  Rinse or chew gum after meals .  In addition to brushing and flossing, rinsing your mouth with an antibacterial rinse can help prevent decay and gum problems. Chewing sugar-free gum after a meal can also protect by increasing saliva flow, which naturally washes bacteria away and neutrali

Thank You, Dr. Manoj Johnson   BNYS, MS(Psy), MD(Acu),Medical Director & Lifestyle Consultant Johnmarian Hospital, Pala (Kerala). Mob: +91 9562732575 Email:  drmjohnsonvp@gmail.com Website :  www.johnmarianhospital.com

Thank you, Leya Kuriakose Embryologist Gunasheela Maternity Hospital Basavanagudi

Sonia Augustine Ex Associate Lecturer - KMC Mangalore BSc. Nursing  > Most brands of yogurt contain good-for-you bacteria. The words "live and active cultures" on the container mean that your yogurt has probiotics, beneficial bugs that live in your digestive tract and help crowd out harmful microorganisms that can cause intestinal infections. > Just one cup provides 49% of your daily calcium needs > It is also high in B vitamins, particularly vitamin B12 and riboflavin, both of which may protect against heart disease and certain neural tube birth defects > One cup also provides 38% of your daily need for phosphorus, 12% for  magnesium  and 18% for potassium. These minerals are essential for several biological processes, such as regulating blood pressure, metabolism and bone health > One nutrient that yogurt does not contain naturally is vitamin D, but it is commonly fortified with it.  Vitamin D  promotes bone and immune system health and m