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Nutrition Guide for Pregnant Women

What a woman eats and drinks during pregnancy is her baby’s main source of nourishment and development. That’s why, experts recommend that mothers-to-be ensure that they have a variety of healthy foods and beverages to provide the all-important nutrients babies needs for healthy growth in the first nine months of their lives.A pregnant woman needs more calcium, more folic acid, more iron and more protein – in fact more of healthy, nutritious foods – than a woman who is not expecting. During pregnancy, the objective should be to eat nutritious foods. To maximize prenatal nutrition the following five food groups – fruits, vegetables, lean protein, whole grains and dairy products – should be integral to a pregnant woman’s daily food intake. Typically, a pregnant woman should fill half her plate with fruits and vegetables; a quarter of it with whole grains; and a quarter of it with a source of lean protein. She should also have a dairy item at every meal. So, here’s a basic check-lis...

Exercising Your Way To Retirement

Not so long ago, in India at least, the over-50 brigade looked forward to a post-retirement life of hanging up their work shoes, indulging in long post-lunch siestas and getting a little exercise from having their grandchildren running all over them. But this is no longer the case. More and more seniors are turning to sports and fitness regimens to keep themselves mentally and physically young, active and in good health. Exercising can give seniors a new lease on a “longer” life.We are all aware that physical activity and exercise are good for us. In fact, being physically active on a regular basis is one of the healthiest things you can do. Without wishing in any way to be flippant, those who have seen Piku (a Hindi film released  couple of years ago) shows (almost graphically) how the main protagonist, an old gentlemen played by Mr. Amitabh Bachchan, has chronic constipation till he takes a long bike ride after which voila! He has the best bowel movement of his life! And th...

Elder Care: The Greatest Responsibility Ever!

While we may wish our loved ones the best of health forever, it takes the time to help them. You may have elderly patients at home, and often you may not be able to help them with their daily needs all day long. You'll certainly feel comforted in such a situation by having accredited elderly care, isn't it? IHHC is one of India's largest providers of home healthcare. The Eldercare facilities in Chennai are one of our services. We offer physiotherapy home visits in Chennai , postoperative treatments, and clinical care for the elderly. IHHC helps you make the best possible choice for your parents. If you are looking for elder care in Chennai, IHHC can provide certified nursing attendants in Chennai . IHHC is the leading health care provider in India and also the best provider of home care facility for different types of treatment for elderly. Our home health service specialists follow specific procurement procedures to ensure that the finest home care services a...