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Vitamin B Complex and Zinc are Essential for Life

Vitamins are a group of substances that are necessary for normal cell function, growth, and development. Vitamins required for the body to work properly includes Vitamin B1 ( Thiamine), Vitamin B6 ( Pyridoxine), Vitamin B12 (Cyanocobalamin),Lysine and Zinc.

Unraveling Vitamin B Complex: A Practical Guide to Nerve Health

Different vital elements play an essential role in maintaining overall well-being and health. Vitamin B Complex, consisting of B1 (thiamine), B2 (riboflavin), B3 (niacin), B5 (pantothenic acid), B6 (pyridoxine), B7 (biotin), B9 (folate), and B12 (cobalamin), emerges as one of the critical players with a profound impact on nerve health.

Nasal Nourishment: Xylitol’s Extra Kick in Fighting Sniffles

Xylitol, a naturally occurring compound, is a 5-carbon sugar alcohol under alditol class. Application of nasal drops composed of saline and xylitol, 2 to 4 drops in each nostril 3 to 4 times daily, reduces congestion, thins secretions, moisturizes, and washes away allergens and irritants.

Looking into this disease: Allergic Rhinitis

Allergic rhinitis is a condition in which the nasal membranes are inflamed due to an exposure to an allergen that resulted in an allergic reaction.

Diarrhea in Children: Helpful Facts For Parents

Diarrhea is one of the leading causes of Pediatric ER consultations and hospital admissions. Here are some of the common questions that you may have about diarrhea, including helpful tips on how to manage it and when you should call your doctor.

What’s Common in Common Colds?

Explore all things common cold: its frequency, symptoms, differences from the flu, seasonal factors, transmission, and treatment.

5 Ways To Improve Your Kid's Appetite

Parents of "patpatin" but healthy Filipino kids often worry about their child's physique, leading to a search for appetite stimulants and ways to improve their eating habits. Pediatricians are also frequently asked for advice, and some of the best tips include creating a regular eating routine and offering a variety of nutritious foods.

Prednisolone For Asthma

Prednisolone is a steroid syrup used to treat asthma in children. It works by reducing inflammation in the airways, which can improve asthma symptoms and reduce the risk of an asthma attack. While it can be effective in treating acute asthma, long-term use of Prednisolone may cause complications such as adrenal suppression.

Collagen Drinks: What Can They Do For You?

People often take collagen supplements to reduce physical signs of aging and improve the appearance of the skin. While you may be familiar with its skin benefits, collagen supplements can also support joint health and enhance one’s mobility.

Folic Acid (Folate) Supplementation

One of the advances that changed the understanding of vitamins was the discovery that folic acid deficiency is linked to birth defects specifically neural tube defects like spina bifida and anencephaly.

Take A Breath On Menopause

Women nowadays are too fascinated with technology and the effects of social media in terms of beauty, sexual desire, social interactions, and the like. But do you know what really bother’s women especially when they reach the age of Mid ’40s? It’s Menopause!

Broken Tube, The Cause of Chronic Wet Cough

Cough is the most common reason of consult both at the Out Patient Department (OPD) as well as at the Emergency Room (ER). Parents have extreme reactions with a coughing child. Some will bring their children on the first day of cough while others will take some time before they bring their children for a consult.

Respiratory Infections today

Respiratory tract infections (RTIs) which are infections of parts of the body involved in breathing, such as the sinuses, throat, airways or lungs are common occurrence especially on rainy days.

What is Xylitol and its role in respiratory tract infections

Xylitol is a sugar alcohol derived from natural plants sources that is commonly use as sweeteners in toothpaste, mouthwash, lozenges, syrup, gums, and nasal sprays. It has anti-plaque effect use to prevent dental caries and osteoporosis. It can help in digestion, bone and lipid metabolism.

BETA GLUCAN AS A DIETARY FIBER

The beneficial role in children showed that short-term oral application of natural immunomodulator β-glucan stimulated physical endurance in children with respiratory problems and helps in the mucosal immunity.3

How do we nurture our children in the new normal?

A simple pneumonic that every family can do to achieve good health and fight obesity is as simple as Go for 5-2-1 and 0.

Think Zinc

While zinc is often last in an alphabetical list of needed nutrients, it plays an important role in the immune system, reproductive health and growth.

Association of Headache, Body Ache, and Fever with Common Colds

The common cold is one of the most frequently encountered disease in our medical practice. Common cold is defined as an acute, self-limiting viral infection of the upper respiratory tract involving the nose, sinuses, pharynx and larynx.

Importance of Oral Rehydrating Solution (ORS)

ORS is the preferred first-line treatment of fluid and electrolyte losses caused by diarrhea due to acute gastroenteritis in children with mild to moderate dehydration.

Addressing the rural community health needs

The health dynamics in the rural communities in the countryside is far different when we compare it to that of highly urbanized area not only in terms of health needs and disease profiles but more importantly are the unique and peculiar health seeking behaviors and practices of the people.

ALLERGIC RHINITIS

Are you wondering if your child has allergic rhinitis?

VITAMINS FOR MICRONUTRIENT DEFICIENCY

A diet that is complete and varied prevents micronutrient deficiencies.

PEDIATRIC UTI

What is UTI? Urinary tract infections are infections in any part of the urinary tract. They happen when bacteria get into the bladder or kidneys.

A Solid Start: Complementary Feeding

By 6 months of age, calories provided by breastmilk is no longer sufficient to meet the nutritional requirements of an infant.1

The Essentials of Bone Health

Beyond the formative structure, the skeleton serves, bone is dynamic and metabolically active.

What is a Healthy Meal for my child?

The good news is that there are just a few basic guidelines to follow on what is a healthy meal for children.

Solid Feeding Do’s and Dont’s

One simple dream of parents is for their children to eat a good variety of food happily.

Exercise and Asthma in Children

Exercise is for both for adults and children. Regular daily exercises is part of a healthy lifestyle.

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