Happy Holi

As we celebrate Holi. It would be important to take care of few precautions in public health concern. Use natural colors. Do not put colors in eyes.

Problems caused by some common Synthetic colours:

Green – It might contain copper sulphate and can cause problems like eye allergy and temporary blindness.
Red – It might contain mercury sulphide, which can lead to skin cancer, mental retardation, paralysis and impaired vision.
Purple – It might contain chromium iodide leading to health problems like bronchial asthma and allergies.
Silver – It might contain aluminum bromide, which is carcinogenic.
Blue – It might contain Prussian blue, which can cause contract dermatitis.
Black – It might contain lead oxide leading to health problems like renal failure and learning disability.

So try to play holi with natural colours. I know it is practically not possible all of a sudden. In the meantime, you can minimize the side effects of synthetic colours by following some simple steps. Here are they-

Tips: Before playing Holi

• Body: It’s also a good idea to apply a thick layer of moisturizer, petroleum jelly or coconut oil on your face and other exposed parts of the body to prevent colours from coming into direct contact with your skin.
• Hair: Oil your hair and scalp with olive, coconut or castor oil. Add a few drops of lemon juice to prevent dandruff and infection triggered by the chemical colours.
• Clothing: What you choose to wear should cover maximum parts of your body. Wear dark colour-full sleeves cotton clothes. Synthetic cloth would be sticky and denims would be heavy once you have a bucket full of colours/water splashed on you.
• Lips and Eyes: Don’t wear lenses. Mostly people are interested in applying surprise colours on your face and you may get your eyes hurt by the lenses. Use a sun glass to protect your eyes from a misfire of colour filled darts or water jets. Apply a lip balm for your lips.
• Water: Drink plenty of water before you start playing Holi. This will keep your skin hydrated. Also keep sipping water carefully while playing Holi.
• Bhang/Alcohol: Don’t consume bhang if you are a heart patient, excessive intake may lead to heart attack/failure.

Tips: After playing Holi

• Do not scrub the colour off with soap. Soaps contain esters that erode the skin layers and often cause rashes. Use a cream-based cleanser or you can even use oil for removing the colours, and then go for a bath. Apply a lot of moisturising cream to keep the skin hydrated.
• If the colours are still left on your skin you can apply besan with milk/milk cream on your body for removing colours.
• Don’t use kerosene, spirit or petrol to clean your face. Try a cream-based cleanser or baby oil.
• Don’t use hot water, it will stick the colour on your body. Use normal water.
• Stay away from sunlight till colour is removed.
• Itching in eye or redness may be normal but if it continues for more than few hours immediately contact with a doctor.

Courtesy: Bodhivriksha
Source- http://ncsm.gov.in/?p=3424

Womens Day Celebrations, begining from 8th March 2017

Join us in celebrating

The power of women!!!

March 8, International Women's Day

We offer free Services at your clinic from 8th to 18 March 2017, to all women. We understand that every women is important to us in diffent roles. Respecting the power of women at Kalptaru Health and Physiotherapy Clinic in Ranchi.

Note:

Appointments are based on prior consultations only. This offer is valid only during this period only. Kalptaru health and Physiotherapy clinic reserves the right to admissions.

We are hiring Physiotherapists and volunteers to execute our mission of changing human lives. Help us and join our team..

8 Reasons why you should exercise

There are numerous resons why to exercise. But now I am sharing just 8 very good reasons why we physios should also be prescribing the recommended exercise guidelines to our patients; and not just a series of home stretches or strengthening exercises. We're in a great position to be encouraging preventative health! 150mins per week, or 22mins per day of moderate intensity exercise is all that is required.

1. Reduces the risk of heart diseaes by 40%

2. Decreases the risk of Stroke by 27%

3. Reduces the incedence of diabetes by almost 50 %

4. Reduces the incedence of BP, by almost 50 %

5. Reduces the mortality of recurrent Breast cancer by almost 50%

6. Can reduce the overall risk of colon cancer by over 60%

7. Can reduce the risk of Alzimers disease by 30%

8. Can decrease depression effectively

Obesity in India and we

Various reports have repeatedly indicated the growing burden of Obesity in India. The facts are again coming up from the NFHS-4 that Indias Obesity level has doubled in last decade. This puts the country to a high burden of various Non-Communicable Diseases(NCDs). High Out of Pocket expenditure to be meet by the families. We have high levels of malnutrition in Children. Together with so many concerns, we are here to help you out to know and understand how you may decrease the risk of Non-Communicable Diseases. Visit us at Kalptaru Physiotherapy and Health Clinic, New AG Colony, Ranchi with a pre-appointment.

 
The causes of Obesity Include:-
• Heredity – Genes may increase vulnerability to obesity
• Metabolic Factors- These factors are related to the breakdown and absorption of food. Due to disruption in the various enzymatic actions, it may lead to Obesity.

• Endocrinological factors – This is a rare occurrence and contributes to less than 1% of all weight gain in the world.
• Hypothyroidism -. Hypogonadism in men and Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome in women are closely associated with obesity
• Medication
Certain drugs may contribute to weight gain, such as corticosteroids, sulfonylureas for diabetes, steroidal contraceptives and anticonvulsants such as valproate used in epileptic therapy. Antipsychotics, antidepressants, mood stabilizers like lithium are medicines that have weight gain as a side effect.
• Psychological Factors:
Though psychological factors play a minor role in the development of obesity, they are important in relation to responses to treatment in Hyderabad. For example, many patients reduce depressive symptoms by eating. These people may gain weight with one episode of depression and increase it with the next. Further, concepts of dietary restraints, body image dissatisfaction and binge eating disorders have been intimately linked to the increase in obesity
• Dietary Factors
An increase in caloric intake, changes in lifestyle, food systems and increased portion sizes, eating out frequently also leads to increased calorie intakes as one meal served in restaurants and fast food outlets exceeds a person’s caloric needs for the entire day.

References
http://www.downtoearth.org.in/…/nfhs-4-highlights-india-has…
http://www.downtoearth.org.in/…/india-must-tackle-high-rate…
http://blogs.wsj.com/…/india-has-a-growing-obesity-problem…/

 Ageing and accessible environment

I'm not 80; I'm eighteen with 62 years experience.  ~Author Unknown

Growing old in one’s own home is the best gift that can be cherished for life. But what if, the home itself comes in the way of daily life? Many accidental falls and injuries to older adults are known to occur at their own home. Older adults tend to lose balance a little easily than their younger counterparts. It is mainly because of the diminishing sensation in one’s feet, as the age increases, combined with various other co-existing disease conditions such as Diabetes, Arthritis, together with various degenerative changes that take place at neuronal level and various organ and cells in the body. It’s the time again where there is a greater need of increasing the quality of life. With time the size of families have shrunk and now in both the rural and urban areas the people find difficulties to meet the connect with the larger social environment. Fortunately for the majority of rural senior adults the connect to the society stands very strong but the lack in the outreach of health and rehabilitation services. Still, for many Indians, ageing would largely be considered as a stage of peace to connect with the spiritual and religious affiliation. Whereas the term “Ageing” is a positive note, where life is considered positively and the preventive and protective measures are taken to make it a healthy stage of life.

The immediate home environment and the surrounding contain various level of hazards which may restrict the participation. The environment needs to be more conducive and participative. Dr. Shruti S.Ramjee a Physiotherapist and a columnist from Chennai, writes for us on some adaptations in the home environment in Urban areas. While there are various initiatives going globally, we are trying to disseminate scientific information in the simple form. This is the first serious where we are touching on issues related to accessibility and ageing. 

To avert such accidents and to make them lead a peaceful life, certain adaptations are needed to be made at the residence of the person.

Flooring: It is important to keep one’s feet firm on the ground. For that purpose, the flooring of the house must be adjusted to suit the feet of the seniors. Glazed tile flooring might look elegant, but it might be equally terrifying to a grandparent, who would have great difficulty moving around. It could be replaced by matte finish tiles, with distinct grooves, to enhance better foot grip.

Carpeting: Rugs and carpets would be a welcome addition to the floor, but it must be made sure that they are well tucked. An odd loose string could tug at the feet and cause one to fall and remain bedridden, causing physical and mental strain to everyone at home.

Barrier free environment: The immediate environment should be a barrier free space. The living room should not contain small boxes or containers in the walking area, as this will disrupt the walking and would put at risk off falling.

The Stairway/Ramps: Stairs must be of an ideal height and breadth, making the person comfortable even if stood with both feet placed on a single step. They must be made of non-slippery tiles, with adequate handrails, as even a small slip can lead to a great fall.

The living space: In most houses today, we might not have separate rooms for our grandparents, due to space constraints. The house must be arranged in such a way that there is ease of access to all the necessary areas such as switchboards, doors, windows, bathrooms etc. This would provide a sense of security and relief to the seniors, as they need not strain to get up each time they need something. Also, if at all they feel giddy, they can have a support to reach out for, rather than groping in the empty space, which would be terrifying for them.

Aids and Accessories: Water, medicines, a first aid kit, torchlight, remote controls, an extra pair of eyeglasses, walking aids (if used), spare cloth, towels, a few books, pens and papers, etc. must be kept in a shelf beside their beds. It matters when pains are taken to keep everything safe and secure for the elderly to stay in satisfaction.

Cleanliness: Care must be taken not to spill anything on the floor. A small pool of water, soap suds, spilt sticky or slippery food etc would irritate the feet of even a younger person, and could cause a dangerous slip to an elderly adult.

It is true that old age is second childhood, so it is important to handle them as gently as one would take care of a child. Everyone has the right to live happily at “one’s home” even if it is a small one room flat, and not with an empty heart at “a foster home”, however spacious it might be.

Synaptic Healthcare Solutions Pvt. Ltd. had been invited for the expertise in the field of Disability Rehabilitation. On behalf of the company Dr. Surya Mani Prasad, PT attended a workshop (as a Resource Person) on Disability Rehabilitation at District Institute of Education And Training (DIET) Ranchi. The workshop was organized by the Rashtriya Madhyamik Shiksha Abhiyan (RMSA), Jharkhand Branch from November 9 to 11’ 2016 & November 17 – 18’ 2016. 
Resource Persons and Officials from RMSA-Jh discussed collaboratively on objectives, training manual and designing of the schedule for the Disability Rehabilitation workshop.
Objective of the workshop:
* To develop training manual and training grid on disability
* To equip the master trainers with varieties of activities in Disability Rehabilitation
* To strengthen the master trainers in planning and visualizing disability lessons.
Officials from RMSA-Jh and participants appreciated the services of the resource person, who attended the mentioned workshop.