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Worms in kids

Few of my friends are always  worried about their child's growth. Natasha always keeps me asking why her daughter is not gaining weight and why she falls sick again and again.  The worms are parasites which feed off the host’s body and eventually result in malnutrition, affecting the healthy growth of the child.  Worms may get entry into abdomen and create health problems .          Though all age groups can get worms, kids are more susceptible. Worms in abdomen can affect the appetite and ultimately growth of a child. When a child is not eating properly we assume he is showing tantrums or too busy in playing and ignore it but it can be worms those are troubling the stomach. When to suspect worms? Itchy bottom, which is usually worse at night Redness around the bottom area Restlessness due to itching Difficulty in falling asleep Visible worms – small, white and 8-13 mm long (often mistaken for bits of toilet paper!) ...

Antenatal exercise and yoga

It is always better to be active in pregnancy . It is good for both body and mind health. Labor and childbirth result in loosening of ligaments, muscles and joints. Though as a natural process body does tone up this again, this is not pain free. If proper exercise is done throughout the pregnancy, then recovery process is quicker and less painful. The chief aim of these exercises is to improve the overall elasticity and strength of the body muscles and more importantly, the muscles which are vital for delivery. Be safe while working out: 1)Women who had previous miscarriage or those who have condition called "placenta previa" should only do exercise according to the doctor's advice. 2)During the hardest part of exercise you should be able to talk without gasping for breath though not with complete ease either. 3)Watch for danger signs like   chest ,stomach, pelvic pain,  dizziness,  nausea,  headache,  irregular heartbeat, swelling over ha...