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It’s Time To Care For Yourself

It is well-known that the outbreak of COVID-19 has affected lives around the world. It is all the more saddening to know that the coronavirus crisis may hit the poorest for years. On the other hand, these times of self-isolation and social distancing create a mental trauma and fear in everyone’s mind as our daily chores, work routine, social interactions, and a lot more are denied. It makes us all increasingly anxious as our economic, physical, and mental well-being have been put at risk. The fear of infection, limited access to supplies of necessities, inadequate information, and social lockdown pave the way for traumatic stress, confusion, and anger.  Thus, this is the time when health measures become the first priority. India Home Health Care (IHHC), a partner of BAYADA Home Health Care, is committed to helping you care for the health and well-being of you and your loved ones in the current situation. IHHC’s certified nursing attendants in Chennai understand your need for nursi...

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...

Early Signs Of Breast Cancer All Women Must Know

A sharp pain in your breast, some small amount of tenderness, a hardly noticeable lump or nodule – all these signs can be scary.  And get you worried. Which, frankly speaking, you should be. You may start wondering if it is something serious. The most common symptom of breast cancer is a new lump or mass. While a painless, hard mass, with irregular edges, is more likely to be cancer, breast cancers can be tender, soft, or rounded. Generally, breast cancer shows no significant symptoms in the early stages, yet early detection can may all the difference between being a survivor or not. For this reason, it is important to have any new breast mass or lump or breast change checked by a health care provider experienced in diagnosing breast diseases. So, what are the signs and symptoms all women should look out for? Recognizing The Early Signs There’s a litany of early signs of breast cancer that you must look out for. These include: However, a cautionary note here would not be ...

Exercising Helps Prevent Falls, Especially For Seniors

We all understand somebody or the opposite United Nations agency has had a fall, and also the resultant fractures or torn ligaments they need to be suffered. you will assume it won’t happen to you, however, falls are the leading explanation for fatal and non-fatal injuries among older adults and seniors. however whereas the great news is that falling isn't a standard a part of growing previous, the danger of falling will rise as we tend to age. Why will the danger of falling increase as we tend to age? per Harvard Health Publications (Harvard Medical School), “Each of the systems that keep the United States of America upright and balanced—including the brain and central systema nervosum, vision, and muscles—loses a tiny low quantity of operating with age. The sensory data coming into our eyes and ears take longer to jaunt our brain for the process, creating the United States of America additional probably to become off-balance.”  With age even have additional sicknesses, with...

We Are What We Eat

By any standard, the human digestive system is a marvelous thing. Like most of our organs, it has been set up to take considerable punishment. The foods we eat are often not the most ideal intake for this system. Nor are the schedules and timings that we subject it to. Medically referred to as the gastrointestinal (GI) tract or “gut,” the digestive system comprises the esophagus, stomach, small and large intestines. It is responsible for absorbing and digesting nutrients from the food we eat. When this food is difficult to digest or absorb, then we are faced with problems, sometimes very painful ones. And millions of people from around the globe suffer from these very same, very common digestive issues. That Burning Sensation: Heartburn Too much off a good thing often has the exact opposite effect on our stomach. We get heartburn! A burning, searing pain in the chest, regurgitating, belching – all these are the common symptoms of heartburn – one of the most prevalent digestive...