Health Corner

Chyavanprash – 1 teasp twice a day

Celin (500 mg) – Vit C 1 daily

Septilin (tablet or syrup for young children) – 2 twice a day (Ayurvedic)

Tab Arogyavardhini – 2 tablets twice a day (Ayurvedic)

Immunoforce – 15 drops in a glass of water twice a day (Homeopathic)

3. Other precautions -Avoid going to closed places with no ventilation

Do surya namaskaar and pranayamas like anuloma viloma,bhramari,chanting Omin the open,facing the sun – if done early in the morning (before 7 – 7.30 am).

Avoid Kapaalbhati and Bhastrika if suffering from cold.

Swine flu guide
Network18’s In.com has launched a rich swine flu information source at http://www.in.com/swineflu in an attempt to immediately alleviate fears and spread correct and comprehensive awareness about the pandemic that has hit the country and the world in recent times. The detailed micro site will serve as a one stop source that will provide people with key medical information on swine flu symptoms,prevention and cure,common public doubts,emergency help lines database,tracking of number of cases being detected and treated,and real time news on everything that is being reported on swine flu. For people looking for more interactivity and information from medical specialists/professionals,the swine flu guide will soon have a panel of doctors on board for live chats / Q&A sessions,thereby providing people quick access to correct and detailed information so they can protect themselves suitably. The Swine Flu Guide has been taken to the mobile platform as well,with detailed information available to mobile users on WAP at m.ibnlive.com/swineflu and via SMS ‘swineflu’ to 51818. Commenting on this public awareness initiative,Surya Mantha,CEO,Web18 said,“In a time when everyone is trying to get their hands on every source of information about Swine Flu,we decided that there are two key messages that need to be spread. Firstly,do not panic,proper medical attention,if administered quickly,can take care of swine flu patients. Secondly,it is possible to protect yourself by following the right medical advice.”

Diabetes camp
National Acupuncture Organisation is organising a treatment camp on Diabetes at Hotel Suyash (Sadashiv Peth) on August 16,17 and 18 from 11 am to 8 pm. Acupuncture dibetologist Dr Jay Kumar Diksshit will treat and guide patients. Patients can enroll their names on the following numbers: 09373116571,09372397513.