Avoid These Common Mistakes When Checking Your Blood Pressure at Home
Verified By KIMS-SUNSHINE Specialist, 13 January, 2025 Blood pressure is normally measured using a sphygmomanometer - where an arm cuff gradually tightens to cut off blood supply. The cuff is then loosened - which is when blood flow begins to return. The pressure
Boost Your Blood Oxygen Naturally: Must-Have Foods
Verified By KIMS-SUNSHINE Specialist, 12 January, 2025 Blood oxygen levels have been a topic of great interest since the COVID era. We were all asked to strap on smart watches or use pulse oximeters to regularly monitor ourselves, every few hours during the peak
Magnesium Deficiency and PCOS: How It Impacts a Woman’s Health
Verified By KIMS-SUNSHINE Specialist, 11 January, 2025 Top Inflammatory Foods And Their Effects- Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome or PCOS is a common hormonal issue that many women face all over the world. Studies in India show that it affects as many as 35% of women in
HMPV Virus: What You Need to Know About Symptoms, Risks, and Prevention
Verified By KIMS-SUNSHINE Specialist, 10 January, 2025 The NEWS is at it again- HMPV cases detected in Bengaluru in children, cases in J&K, China and what not and we are already worrying ourselves sick about another possible ‘pandemic’ in the loose. It is definitely
Early Indicators of Cartilage Damage and How Knee Preservation Can Help
Verified By KIMS-SUNSHINE Specialist, 09 January,2025 Cartilage plays a pivotal role in joint function by acting as a cushion between bones, facilitating smooth movement, and absorbing shock. When this essential tissue is compromised, it can result in pain, stiffness, and long-term complications such as
Foods to Avoid for a Healthier, Inflammation-Free Life
Verified By KIMS-SUNSHINE Specialist, 09 January, 2025 [caption id="attachment_39697" align="alignnone" width="1200"] Your diet is a very important aspect to concentrate on if you want to live a long and healthy life. Just eating food won’t cut it- you will need to nourish your body
Warning Signs and Symptoms of Brain Tumours and Brain Damage
Verified By KIMS-SUNSHINE Specialist, 08 January, 2025 Imagine this scenario- a person has an accident and injures their head. They suffer from a set of specific symptoms while another person is diagnosed with a brain tumour. When you talk to them about the signs
Ankle Sprains: Causes, Symptoms, and Recovery Tips You Need to Know
Verified By KIMS-SUNSHINE Specialist, 07 January, 2025 Imagine you are walking down the road, trip on a stone and then hear a sickening crunch from your ankle, right before you fall. That is what a sprain is- or at least that’s what it feels
Warning Signs: Body Pains That Could Signal a Heart Attack
Verified By KIMS-SUNSHINE Specialist, 06 January, 2025 Pain is a universal indicator for something wrong happening to your body. This is because the location of the pain can tell you where the issue is and you can then look for effective ways to address
Why Bananas Are a Must-Have in Your Daily Diet
Verified By KIMS-SUNSHINE Specialist, 05 January, 2025 [caption id="attachment_39620" align="alignnone" width="1200"] We Indians love bananas, especially in South India. It is used for a variety of reasons- as food, as an offering to the gods and even to mark auspicious occasions. India and South
Breathe Better, Live Healthier: Techniques to Lower Blood Pressure
Verified By KIMS-SUNSHINE Specialist, 04 January, 2025 The human heart is an amazing organ that contains different chambers and highly specialised muscles, which help pump blood all over the body. There are valves present too, which ensure that blood only gets to flow in
Understanding Osteoarthritis: Key Facts You Should Know
Verified By KIMS-SUNSHINE Specialist, 03 January, 2025 Osteoarthritis (OA) is a medical condition that is characterised by severe joint pain due to wear and tear or ageing. The bones in your body are protected by cartilage, which acts as an effective shock absorber during
