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This is how nutrition helps against COVID-19 pandemic

More than 2,500 years ago, Hippocrates said: “Let food be the medicine and medicine be the food.” Both nutrient intake and incidence of the disease usually influence the nutritional status particularly of developing nations, where everyone is striving for food. Inadequate diet and infectious diseases can lead to severe malnutrition.
Currently, the COVID-19 pandemic is the leading challenge across the globe, therefore scientists and researchers are attempting to create a specific vaccine for this virus but to no avail so far. Even if they were able to find the vaccination method, there is a high possibility that other antimicrobial resistant infections will prevail in society. So, nutritional status is very important to maintain a strong immune system against the virus.
Certain factors such as lifestyle, age, health status, sex, and medications affect the nutritional status of an individual.During the COVID-19 pandemic, the nutritional status of individuals has been used as a measure of resilience toward destabilization.Optimal nutrition and dietary nutrient intake impact the immune system through gene expression, cell activation, and signaling molecules modification. In addition, various dietary ingredients are determinants of gut microbial composition and subsequently shape the immune responses in the body.Therefore the existing evidence suggests that the only sustainable way to survive in the current situation is to strengthen the immune system. An adequate intake of zinc, iron, and vitamins A, B 12, B6, C, and E is essential for the maintenance of immune function. In the current scenario, COVID-19 has imposed a new set of challenges for the individual to maintain a healthy diet.
For further information and consultation:
Doctor name: B Sirisha
Department:Nutrition & Dietetics.
Specialization:
Women & Child Health ( Gyneac and Pediatric)
Timings-9am to 8 pm
Off days:Sunday
Degree: Masters in Nutrition & Dietetics,
Dip in Public Health mannagement,
(Oncology certified dietician,
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Know the causes and side effects of the obesity

Obesity:
Obesity is a complex disease involving an excessive amount of body fat.Obesity is not just a cosmetic concern.It is a medical problem that increases the risk of other diseases and health problems, such as
- Heart disease
- Diabetes
- High blood pressure and
- Certain cancers
Main causes of obesity:
- Diet
- Drinking
- Lack of physical activity
- Environment
- Hormonal Issues
- Genetics
- Medical condition
- Medication
Most common health problems with obesity :
- Type 2 diabetes
- Hypertension
- Dyslipidemia and heart disease
- Stroke
- Cancers
- Respiratory problems an sleep apnoea
- Fatty liver disease
- Kidney disease
- Osteoarthritis
- Psychological disorders
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Is fatigue dangerous ?

Fatigue can have some pretty harmful effects from reduced concentration to irritability, reckless risk-taking, poor work quality, an even falling asleep behind the wheel.
Even a week of feeling more tried than usual is not uncommon. Yet most people can tell when their fatigue feels like something more serious. If that’s the case, or your fatigue gets worse or lasts longer than a week or two, its time to see your doctor.
Signs of fatigue:
It my feel like overwhelming tiredness, which makes people unable to complete normal activities of daily living.It may also worsen the difficulties associated with a person’s brain injury.
Example:
- Forgetfulness
- Irritability
- Slurred speech
- Dizziness
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All that you have to know about diarrhea

Diarrhea:
Diarrhea is one of the most common health complaints. Diarrhea is characterize by abnormally loose or watery stools. Most cases of diarrhea are due to bacteria, viruses or parasites. Digestive system disorders can also cause chronic diarrhea.
Causes of diarrhea:
Many cases of diarrhea are due to an infection in the gastrointestinal tract. The microbes responsible trusted source for this infection include:
- Bacteria
- Viruses
- Parasitic organisms
Some of the major causes of chronic diarrhea include:
- Microscopic colitis
- Malabsorptive and maldigestive diarrhea
- Chronic infections
- Drug-induced diarrhea
- Endocrine-related causes
- Cancer-related causes
Symptom:
Diarrhea refers to watery stools, but it may be accompanied by other symptoms. These include:
- Stomach pain
- Abdominal cramps
- Bloating
- Weight loss
- Fever
- Body aches
- chills
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