Yakult – Should I give it to my child?
Yakult is fermented milk, which is rich in probiotics. Probiotics are the good bacteria that abound in
Should you add sugar/salt to your child’s food?
We all love sugar & salt as condiments in our food. If the chef forgets to add salt to the food, almost all of us
Dust Mite Allergies
Dust mite allergies constitute the largest subset of all allergies in India. As per this article 69% of all Indian homes had at least one person suffering from
Leg Pain In Children
My daughter is 2 months short of 6 years.. she too complains of leg pain in the night quite frequently..
White spots on the face in children
Caregivers tend to panic when seeing white spots on their children’s faces. We also see these lesions in adolescents because of acne;
Copper Vessels – Should I store drinking water in them?
Copper vessels have been used to store drinking water for millennia. Copper is an essential mineral that the body needs to carry out its day-to-day activities.
ORS vs. Tang vs. Glucon-D
Diarrhea is one of the most common ailments in our routine practice. It is also one of the most common causes of morbidity and mortality if we don’t intervene promptly.
Sugar Intake in Children: How Much is Too Much?
Sugar intake in children – The simple fact is that we add too much sugar to our children’s diets.
Air Purifiers – Do I Need One For My Home?
Air purifiers are freely available on the market. Does your family need an air purifier? Which one should I use? What are the recurring costs of an air purifier?
Room Humidifiers – Should I buy them?
Room humidifiers have been used for many years to increase atmospheric humidity. The increased humidity moistens the upper airway and nasal passages and prevents secretions from drying.