Practical advice on children’s health, fitness, nutrition, and hygiene to support a healthy lifestyle.
Depression can affect people of virtually any age, which may seem alarming to you, but keep in mind that there is help out there when you need it. No matter if someone is a child or elderly, they may experience depression. Check out this article for information on depression and how to know if you…
It is finally official. Your mind can, indeed, cure your body’s illness. However, the mechanism by which this is done is not any spiritualism or other mumbo-jumbo. It is pure science. It has to do with the levels of hormones – the beneficial ones and the not-so-beneficial ones – that affect how we feel. Let…
by Dr. Shanthi Thomas Daydreaming in children is often considered harmless. Some scientists consider it even beneficial, since dreaming is one of the ways in which association of ideas takes place, which leads to better creativity. However, what do you do when your son or daughter daydreams to the point of not being attentive in…
by Dr. Shanthi Thomas Pain is a common human condition. All of us agree that pain is unpleasant, and that it can be physical or emotional. We also know that pain is very subjective. An individual’s pain is experienced only by himself/herself. Moreover, different people have different degrees of tolerance to pain. Some people do…
The pandemic outbreak is the worst reality for 2020. Not only did it kill people’s hopes and ambitions regarding their life and business, but it also took endless lives. The COVID-19 pandemic virus is such that it spreads through contagion. And according to the World Health Organization, there are new updates frequently on the safety…
by Dr. Shanthi Thomas The human race is facing a pandemic, Covid-19 currently, but it has been facing an even deadlier health problem for quite some time now. Obesity. Human beings of the modern world are more in danger of health problems caused by eating too much of the wrong kind of food than by…
With the pandemic changing things around at such a rapid pace, many parents and children alike are having a challenging time accommodating to the new conditions. Social distancing is difficult to follow, especially for those of us who love to interact and connect with others. Stay-at-home orders are affecting kids who’d rather be in school…
by Dr. Shanthi Thomas Did you know that it is possible to grow your child’s intelligence? Yes, research suggests that it is indeed possible to raise the IQ (Intelligence Quotient) of a child through certain strategies. This means that intelligence is not fixed at birth, but can be modified and improved. Let us see how….
by Dr. Shanthi Thomas Eating disorders are complex mental health conditions that require medical and psychological intervention. Young women are predominantly the victims of eating disorders, though anyone at any age can fall prey to these. These disorders often begin as an obsession with one’s body, weight and shape, and quickly develop into much more…
by Dr. Shanthi Thomas In the famous book ‘Anatomy of an illness’, Norman Cousins writes in detail how he defeated a severe, life threatening disease with mega doses of vitamin C and just laughter! Even though rigorous scientific studies on the efficacy of laughter as a healing mechanism is yet to be undertaken, there is…
Anxiety in childhood is very common. It is one of the factors that prevent a child from realizing his full potential as he grows into an adult. There are many reasons for anxiety in childhood as given below. Parental conflict Parents are the vessel that holds the children inside. Any crack in the vessel opens…
Kids are typically restless and movement-oriented. Any prolonged period of time cooped up in a confined space is equivalent to a death sentence to a normal child. With the advent of the digital revolution, the tendency to move has largely transferred to online games and videos, with increased danger of childhood health issues. With the…
