Summer Guide to Healthy Hair & Scalp For Your Baby

Just like we take care of babies during summer to keep their bodies cool and refreshed, it is important to pay attention to their scalp and hair to keep dry and flaky skin at bay, which is a common concern among newborns. A baby’s delicate skin is highly susceptible to these skin conditions along with sweating, especially during seasonal changes. This makes it imperative for parents to practice and incorporate a hair care routine to soothe their tender scalp and ensure healthy hair.

We all are aware that baby’s hair and scalp is sensitive, which makes it vulnerable to irritation. Moreover, during summer, the scalp is prone to sweating which leads to discomfort. But these conditions can be managed by ample care such as a gentle head massage with a baby oil and washing the scalp with warm water, suggested by AMRI Hospitals.

Here are two key points that will help you choose the right products for your baby’s hair and scalp:-

1. For an oil massage: While massaging baby’s body, concentrate on the scalp as this helps improve blood circulation. Flaky skin and cradle cap can be managed by gently massaging the scalp with an oil. An oil massage also helps promote sound sleep. It is advisable to use a baby oil which is free from mineral oil and lanolin and is enriched with Olive Oil and Winter Cherry. Vitamin E in Olive Oil helps soften the skin and Winter Cherry helps soothe the skin.

2. Use a shampoo to nourish the hair and scalp: You can opt for a shampoo or a head-to-heel baby wash to clean the hair and scalp. Use a shampoo that can nourish baby’s hair without causing any irritation or tears. A shampoo containing Chickpea, a natural source of protein, helps condition and moisturize the hair, and Hibiscus helps nourish the hair. For a baby wash, you can opt for one that is infused with Watermelon and Neem.

Caring for your baby’s skin and hair could be one of the best moments that you will cherish for days to come.

Weight loss Tips: AMRI Hospitals

Warm water helps in healing the body, improving digestion, metabolism and reducing metabolic waste that may have accumulated in our immune system. Consumption of warm water increases the tightening of the intestines, which improves the process of elimination of toxins and waste from the body. Cold water, on the other hand, is also stripped off of many minerals and can become a problem for the digestive system, especially during and after a meal. It is recommended that people who like to drink cold water do not consume it 20 minutes before and after eating, nor during the meal.

Warm water improves digestion and helps in washing out toxins from the body. Warm water helps to break down food faster and helps to improve digestion. Drinking cold water during or after a meal, can, in fact, make the oils in the food harder and create a fat deposit in the intestines. 

Warm water can also help people who suffer from problems like gas and constipation. Bloating and decreased bowel movement is caused due to lack of water in the body. Drinking water, especially warm water can help in improving bowel movement and aid digestion, and help you get rid of problems like constipation. Good digestion is the key to healthy weight loss, and warm water helps in keeping the digestion healthy.

Metabolism plays a very important role in weight loss. Warm water increases body temperature, and thereby also increases metabolic rate. The increased metabolic rate helps burn calories, which is the basis of losing weight. Drinking warm water also improves other functions like that of the kidney and liver.

According to physicians of AMRI Hospitals, Best Hospital in Kolkata recommend drinking warm water with lemon or tea in the morning to decrease the free radical activity in the body, as a means to detox. However, drinking a glass of warm water at any time, especially after your meals can help in the break down of body fat, and also keep cravings away.

Drinking warm water also has other health benefits like alleviating pain, improving blood circulation and also prevent premature ageing.

AMRI Hospitals introduced Free Bike Ambulance Services in Bhubaneswar, Odisha

One of the premier private healthcare providers in Eastern India, AMRI Hospitals, Bhubaneswar, has introduced Free Bike Ambulance Service for the first time in the region. These two-wheeler ambulances will offer fast access to lifesaving equipment, bridging the gap between quick response and timely medical aid with patients in need.

With the help of these ambulances, early intervention in case of emergencies like heart attack, trauma, stroke and accident will help in saving precious lives. Handled by trained paramedics, each bike ambulance is fully equipped to stabilize road traffic accidents on the spot. These bikes are not only helpful in reducing the response time as compared to the four wheelers, but can also initiate treatment at home in case of medical emergencies.

The four-wheeler ambulances often get stuck in the traffic and fail to reach on time, thereby increasing the response time. During medical emergencies, every second is important for the well-being of a patient. The bike ambulances can zip through the traffic and save significant time during an emergency.

All units of AMRI Hospitals have always been on the forefront of innovations related to healthcare facilities. These hospitals come up with new advancements to enhance patient care services.  Social media campaigns and awareness programs are repeatedly launched on different occasions by AMRI Hospitals Bhubaneswar to educate the people about new technologies and the prevailing diseases.

The Bike Ambulance Service launched by AMRI Hospitals is expected to cater to the emergency needs of the people in Bhubaneswar and provide quick and efficient care within a short span of time. This concept has already gained a lot of popularity in other parts of the world, and is expected to operate with great success in the eastern region.

Keep your body hydrated with 5 Remedies

The summer season can be really harsh on your body, depriving it of water and moisture. Hydration is extremely important for the body as it ensures good health, efficient body functions. Hydration is important to keep the body healthy overall, including special benefits for heart health and weight loss.

The body loses water naturally in the form of urination and excretion through the digestive system. During the summer season, the body sweats a lot, which causes even more loss of water. We, therefore, feel more thirsty during the summer than in the winter. It is important to keep your body hydrated during the summer. Dehydration can lead to problems like a heat stroke in the summer. The best way to hydrate your body is to drink a lot of water, but since it can get really boring since it is tasteless and odorless, here are 5 remedies, apart from water, to keep your body hydrated and stay healthy this summer season.

1. Milk: Milk has a lot of health benefits, especially for growing children as it promotes growth and strength in the body. However, milk can also help avoid dehydration, according to a 2011 study, especially in children. According to health-care consultants of AMRI Hospitals, best hospital in Kolkata milk is a better way of hydrating children than other energy drinks or even water itself. Milk works well for hydration in adults too, and a milk-based drink should definitely be included in your summer day.

2. Orange juice: Orange juice is, in fact, a very hydrating drink and therefore should be a part of everyone’s diet in the summer season. Orange juice, which may not be as effective as milk, contains natural sugar, which can help regain energy lost due to the excess heat.

3. Sweet drinks and crisps: Sweet drinks and crisps sound like a great movie night snack and are in fact very helpful in hydrating your body in the summer. When you sweat, you lose water, and salt from the body. You must include naturally sweet beverages like fruit juices to make up for the energy and water loss, and balance the salt loss with the help of crisps. Prefer baked crisps, made with healthy ingredients over packaged chips.

4. Lemon-ginger tea: Including tea in your diet in the summer season can have some re hydrating effects also. A lemon ginger tea adds salt and sugar to your body and creates a balance. We lose sugar, water and salt in the form of sweat and need to replace it to make sure our body is not dehydrated.

5. Eat your water: Another great way to make up for the lost water in the body, apart from drinking this and that, is to include foods rich in water in your diet. A salad made with water-rich vegetables like cucumbers, and fruits like watermelon, sun melon, etc. can be really hydrating.

AMRI IVF Center: Bringing the joy of Parenthood to over 10,000 Couples

No amount of worldly pleasures can beat the happiness of holding your own baby in the arms, and experiencing the ultimate feeling of motherhood. However, with the recent shift in the pattern of parenthood, more and more parents are looking for medical options and assisted reproductive techniques to help them experience parenthood. AMRI IVF center caters to childless parents and provides them with effectual fertility treatments using advanced reproductive technologies.

IVF or In-Vitro Fertilization, is a well-known assisted technique of reproduction. AMRI IVF Centre at Southern Avenue, Kolkata is the very first IVF service provider in Eastern India having an advanced cyrobank (storing eggs, sperms for later use). The hospital has, since then, delivered happiness in the form of healthy babies to hundreds of its patients who were either childless parents, or people dealing with fertility problems. The center holds an impressive roster of consultant doctors, who perform every screening and treatment services with utmost precision, and dedication.  Its expert professionals support parents in bringing their child into the world and assist them throughout the duration of the treatment.

With its high-tech Infertility (IVF) services, AMRI hospitals Southern Avenue aim at treating a number of fertility related issues, and lend means of delivering healthy children, devoid of genetic anomalies or chromosomal disorders. Our medical services provide the best possibility of success. The IVF medical facility treatments are open for people not just in Kolkata but across Indian, and international borders.

Key highlights of AMRI IVF CENTRE:

• Success rate of over 50% – 60% in self cases & 80%-90% in third party cases
• Over 10000 babies conceived under one roof
• Dedicated team of fertility super-specialist, embryologists, andrologists, endocrinologists, counsellors and dietician
• 100% Non-Disclosure Agreement – Client Confidentiality
• Advanced Lab following ICMR guidelines

The treatments are available at affordable rates, and to every person irrespective of the gender, cultural, and regional differences. The services are supported by leading technologies in the field of reproductive sciences, and best-in-class medical staff.

The fertility and IVF center is known for its uncompromising health-care services. We are committed to deliver quality services in a controlled, confidential and nurturing environment. For couples who want to conceive their own child, get sterile treatments or have their eggs frozen, the fertility center at AMRI Hospitals helps them in every treatment option they wish to proceed with.

International Nurses Day: 5 health Tips to Help Nurses be Physically, Emotionally, and Mentally Fit

International Nurses Day is celebrated on the 12th of May, every year, and celebrates the birth anniversary of Florence Nightingale, the foundation philosopher of modern nursing. The theme for 2019 International Nurses Day is “Nurses – A voice to Lead – Health for all.” Nurses play a very important role in healthcare, next to the doctors. While the doctors take care of our physical health, nurses monitor patients and give them emotional and mental support to get through the illness.

Nurses all across the world, are, however, over-burdened with work. Apart from their profession, they have personal lives and roles of a daughter, mother or wife, to play. It can be really exhausting for a nurse to keep pace with her professional and personal life. When we talk about “health for all” as a theme for International Women’s Day, how can we leave behind the nurses of the world? The government, hospitals and management should make sure that the nurses of the world are healthy so that they can do a better job at their work, and ensure health for all, suggested by AMRI Hospitals, Best Hospital in Eastern India

1. Support groups: For nurses suffering from mental health issues, or any physical issues, hospitals can help by making support groups where they can talk, vent, and find solutions to their problems among people of their profession and lifestyle. Nurses are also people who could be going through a lot and may need support.

2. Vacations with their families: Nurses, especially women, can feel very over-worked and not find time with their families. It is important for their emotional and mental health to get some time off work, and get some time with the family. Organizations can come up with a periodic vacation for nurses, with their families, where they can unwind and reconnect with your families. It is very important for nurses to be able to work better and be healthy.

3. Health camps: Nurses should also participate in health camps organised by hospitals. They should get themselves tested regularly for any health issues and should get proper medical care in case of any health problems. Prevention of serious health risks like cancer, diabetes, etc. should be promoted for nurses.

4. Work in shifts: The most important bit of a nurse’s job is to be active all the time, to ensure proper monitoring of the patient and to keep everything in check. It is important for the top management to make nurses work in shifts, so they have enough time to rest, sleep, and find time for their family. Over-burden, over-time at work, or over-exhaustion can make them weak, lead to diseases, and hamper their health. Stress and sleep deprivation can also cause mental health issues.

AMRI Hospitals introduces NRI Privilege Health Card for Indians living outside the country

AMRI Hospitals, premier private healthcare provider in Eastern India, has introduced NRI Privilege Health Card for Indians living in different parts of the world. The health card offers special benefits to the Indians residing in the US, UK, UAE, and many other countries, along with their parents living back home in India.

The NRI Privilege Health Card will cater to all the healthcare needs of the NRIs, considering their sizeable population across the globe. Launched during the North America Bengali Conference (NABC) in May 2018 at Atlantic City in the US, AMRI’s NRI Privilege Health Card has garnered great response from many people, especially the ones residing in the US.

NRIs can avail the benefits of health card by registering with $100, which will be valid for 1 year. The health card not only offers special benefits to the primary member, but to his/her family members as well. Apart from special rates for packages and priority booking for appointments with top Consultants, the AMRI Hospitals NRI Privilege Health Card offers several other attractive features and benefits.

These benefits include:

• Free ambulance service within city limits from the hospital

• One annual Full Body Health check-up (up to 4 individuals) at 25% discount

• 15% discount on bed charges (single room and above)

• 20% discount on OPD Investigations

• Free Medicine delivery service within city limits from hospital & above the purchase of INR 1,000

• 10% discount on all Dental procedures & Eye investigations

AMRI Hospitals, top multi-specialty health Centre in Kolkata, is committed to offer best services to its patients across the globe with extensive benefits offered through NRI Privilege Health Card. All the units of the hospital are working for the complete satisfaction of patients, providing best healthcare services in a cost-effective manner.

For any enquiry regarding NRI Health Card, click here.

AMRI Hospitals Organises Medical Camps In IIT Bhubaneswar To Support Collective Community Welfare

AMRI hospitals is deeply committed to serving the community as much as providing leading health-care services to its patients. In order to strengthen its objective, the hospital proactively organizes medical camps to help people attain effectual medical services and care.

AMRI Hospitals, Bhubaneswar recently organized a camp in collaboration with the leading educational organization, IIT-Bhubaneswar. The camp was organized at the college, in collaboration with the Medical Unit of IIT-Bhubaneswar, headed by Dr M.A. Khan.

Speaking on the occasion, Director of IIT-Bhubaneswar, Prof R.V. Raja Kumar lauded the initiative and encouraged the college faculty, officers and staff members to take part in the camp, and avail the optimal health-care services provided by AMRI Hospitals.

Prof Raja Kumar also talked about the negligence people have towards basic health and well-being due to their stringent schedules and time constraints. He further emphasized on the need of prioritizing health for avoiding any major medical complications.

The camp was led by AMRI Hospitals, best cardiac hospital in Bhubaneswar’ panel of medical expertise, including chief ophthalmologist, cardiologists, medical specialists and gynecologists. It was fully equipped to provide a series of generic health treatments, and tests such as free blood sugar, ECG (on doctor’s advice), pulmonary function test (PFD), eye checkup, etc.

AMRI has been organizing medical camps time and again, in association with some of the major corporates and other institutions, offering consultation, and comprehensive range of treatments to employees, general people, and its immediate community.

Through such medical camps, AMRI Hospitals, Best Hospitals in Bhubaneswar extends the reach of its services mainly to people who do not have easy access to timely and quality medical-care. Its health experts strive to spread awareness regarding appropriate health-care among the population, and provide them with medical guidance, as and when deemed necessary.

The medical camps provide attendees with physical examination, along with assessment of other health vitals. These camps conduct primary health check-up and offer free medical consultation as AMRI believes that healthcare should be a fundamental right that everyone should be entitled to, irrespective of the gender, financial condition, strata, etc.

With the help of these health camps, many patients have come in association with the hospital to continue the course of medical treatments. Being uncompromising on the quality parameters when it comes to its services, the hospital aims at engaging with as many people and providing them the medical attention they need.

Mapping the achievements, healthcare initiatives and contributions of AMRI Hospitals, Kolkata in March 2019

Providing uninterrupted healthcare services to patients, AMRI Hospitals of Kolkata, has always been on the forefront of the country’s healthcare segment. Taking charge of society’s health and well being, it has been steadfast in its commitment to serve the best to the patients. The month of March was no exception in terms of healthcare campaigns and initiatives undertaken by the hospital.

The units of AMRI Hospitals at Kolkata started off the month with a comprehensive health check-up camp for Calcutta Motor Dealers’ Association and its members on March 2nd, 2019. Following this, it came up with an exclusive NRI Privilege Health Card, offering wide-ranging benefits to Indians living in different parts of the world, along with an introductory 10% discount on dental and eye care on March 3rd, 2019.

A health check-up Camp was also organised by the hospital at the Metro Rail on March 6th, 2019. Celebrating International Women’s day with a major focus on their health and well being, the units of AMRI Hospitals at Kolkata offered 50% discount to the first eight women seeking healthcare services and introduced special packages for screening and diagnosis. It also organized Health Talks at Metro Cash ‘n’ Carry and RIL, addressed by Dr Harpreet Kaur, and at Visa Steel by Dr Irina Dey. The celebrations of International Women’s day also took place at SBI LHO, Samriddhi Bhawan.

Considering the complexity of fertility treatments, the hospital offered fertility (IVF) consultation on 8-9 march, 2019. Apart from this, AMRI Hospitals, Kolkata, organized a Health Talk at Wipro on Stress Management, addressed by Dr Debasish Saha, and a health awareness programme at PS Group, a health camp at Newlife Nursing home, Baruipur, , on 8th March. Attaining a great response, the hospital further organized a health check-up camp at Thomas Cook, health talk at Gitanjali Park by Dr Dipayan Biswas on Upper Respiratory Tract Infection (URTI), and a health awareness programme by Dr Rakhi Sanyal at Hindustan Unilever on 9th March.

March proved to be a month of achievements for AMRI Hospitals at Kolkata, with felicitation from  the State Bank of India Officer’s Association and the National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC).

Later, a health check-up camp and a sit-and-draw competition was organised at Sodepur Waterside Housing Complex, along with Health Check-up Camp at Chinsurah, Hooghly, on 11th March. It was followed by an awareness session on back pain and back pain training programme at the hospital seminar hall, besides a free health screening camp at RIL- retail, Cuttack on the same day.

Observing World Kidney Day, AMRI Hospitals introduced a special Kidney care package, starting at just Rs 799 on 13th March. Dr Ranjan Sarkar, the head of nephrology at AMRI Hospitals, Salt Lake, discussed about kidney ailments, and effectual treatments at a health awareness program. In an effort to spread awareness regarding the issues concerning Kidney care and well-being, Dr Arghya Majumdar, director of nephrology & kidney transplantation at AMRI Hospitals, Dhakuria, interacted with patienst and family members at the hospital on 15thMarch.

Having equal reverence for all the festivals of country, AMRI Hospitals, celebrated Holi with a special 30% discount on its dental services, including consultation, teeth whitening, polishing and scaling. This was followed by Eastern India’s first workshop cum symposium on lympho venous diseases on 23rd March, where the hospital also launched an awarensss campaign.

In view of World Tubercolosis Day, AMRI Hospitals took robust measures to spread awareness around the endemic illness of tuberculosis, and eliminate the disease completely. Keeping up with its history of proactively promoting health and well-being, AMRI Hospitals came up with a #FreeHealthScreeningCamp at Odisha’s state civil supplies corporation led by its medical expert Dr S Das, on 26th March.

A special BLS training programme for the CISF Unit at Airport Authorities of India was also organised by AMRI Hospitals, Kolkata, on 27th March. Addressed by Dr Dipankar Saha, the event witnessed great level of participation from the audience. The hospital came up with #OrthopedicAwareness Program, to raise awareness regarding the vitality of our body’s musculoskeletal system, at Sodepur Club on 28th March.

Ending the month on a great emphasis upon the importance of good health, AMRI Hospitals’ senior consultant, Dr Bastab Ghosh and Dr Ritesh Kauntiya led the very first day of #freemedicalcamp, screening patients and making them health-aware, at Khulna Nagar Swasthya Kendra, Bangladesh, on 30th March.

The healthcare campaigns and initiatives undertaken by AMRI Hospitals hold a testimony to its unwavering commitment to bolster Kolkata’s health care segment.

Nano Pacemaker: A Breakthrough Technology For Cardiac Pacing

A breakthrough technology to enhancing the treatment for heart patients at AMRI Hospitals, Nano pacemaker is the world’s smallest pacemaker. An implantable device, it sends electrical pulses to the heart whenever the patient’s heartbeat is too slow.  The device uses electrical stimulation therapy to regulate heartbeat and manage the complications with ease.

Implanted inside the patient’s heart, Nano Pacemaker is attached to the heart wall using small tines. It is guided from the groin directly into the heart through the femoral vein. The device is placed directly in the patient’s heart without the need for any surgical pocket and insulated wires.

Based on the results of a series of trials at AMRI Hospitals, best cardiology hospital in Kolkata, the Nano Pacemaker has proved to be a highly effective device, offering a number of benefits over the traditional pacing systems. It is less invasive and completely self-contained within the heart. The device also has significantly less complications like systemic infection, along with the number of days the patient needs to spend in the hospital.

Apart from being wireless and leadless, the Nano Pacemaker is the size of a regular medicated capsule consumed by people (less than ten per cent the size of a traditional pacemaker). Approved by FDA in 2016, the Nano Pacemaker has proved effective in reducing the device-related infections. As a safe alternative for cardiac pacing, it is sure to have a more profound impact in the upcoming years.

AMRI Hospitals Mukundapur introduce O-Arm S8 Navigation System for spine surgery

One of the fastest growing private hospital chains in Eastern India, AMRI Hospitals have introduced the ‘O-arm S8 Navigation System’, which is the most advanced 3-D surgical imaging equipment and navigation system. Introduced for the first time in Eastern India, the system is known for accurate and precision based Spine and Neurosurgery.

The state-of-the-art technology equipment was unveiled through a detailed presentation on the technicalities and surgical aspects of the treatment areas along with the diagnostic modalities associated with the overall process. ‘O-arm S8 Navigation System’ surgical facility will be available at AMRI Hospitals Mukundapur unit.

Having successfully established itself as the first multidimensional intra-operative imaging devise in spine surgery, the O-arm surgical imaging system delivers an excellent image quality and quick 3D reconstruction time. What makes it well suited for spinal surgeries is its unique design. O-arm is designed with real time images; a patented breakable gantry. It is also useful for the complex Brain (soft tumor) Surgeries.

O-arm S8 Navigation Systemis customized to benefit both patients and surgeons. Through this advanced system, the patients will have minimal incision surgery to reduce their hospital stay along with minimal blood loss and minimal post-operative pain. This will lead to quicker recovery time. The risk of tissue damage is much more controlled as well. The patient has the maximum limited risk of post-operative infection.

On the other hand, the system helps a surgeons to have a detailed view of patient’s anatomy in real time.They can navigate with great accuracy through the delicate anatomy and criticalstructures in the spine.

“AMRI Hospitals, Mukundapur have always been at the forefront of technological innovations for the people of Eastern India. Introduction ofthis state-of-the-art technology will revolutionize spine surgeries and its outcomes,” says Mr Rupak Barua, the Group CEO of AMRI Hospitals.

“At AMRI hospitals, based in Kolkata(Dhakuria, Saltlake, Southern Avenue) and Bhubaneswar, we are immensely proud and privileged to have the best and the most dedicated team of specialists across all the medical fields who use their knowledge, latest technology and innovations to provide the most advanced, accessible and affordable medical care at all times,” he added.

AMRI Hospitals suggest best Vitamins & Minerals to Relieve Joint Pain

A chronic inflammatory disorder, which mainly affects the joints, including those in the arms and feet -- Arthritis -- usually starts in middle-age and is common in old people. Most patients are more likely to lead an active life, if they undergo a timely treatment.

There are certain supplements, which are effective in controlling pain, swelling and alleviating the damage caused to the joints. Including the vitamins and minerals in your diet can help you in improving the overall condition.

Glucosamine

A supplement, which helps your joints in moving better, Glucosamine occurs naturally in the fluid around the joints, in animal bones, bone marrow, shellfish, and fungi. It is mainly consumed in three forms— glucosamine sulfate, glucosamine hydrochloride and N-acetyl-glucosamine.

Chondroitin Sulfate

Keeping a checking on the progression of osteoarthritis, Chondroitin Sulfate is effective in lowering arthritis pain and inflammation, say health experts at AMRI Hospitals, the best hopsital in Kolkata. It helps in keeping your cartilage healthy, which makes it one of the most commonly used dietary supplements for the treatment of osteoarthritis.

SAM-e

Health experts at AMRI Hospitals, situated in Dhakuria, Mukundapur, Saltlake, Southern Avenue and Bhubaneswar recommends S-adenosyl-L-methionine (SAM-e) as it helps in producing and regulating hormones along with maintaining cell membranes.it is a compound found naturally in the body. Various studies have shown that it provides pain relief, improvement in joint function, and produces a very few side effects.

Omega-3 Fatty Acids

Well-known for their anti-inflammatory properties, Omega-3 Fatty Acids are effective in treating rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, and other inflammatory conditions. These can help patients with rheumatoid arthritis in lowering their dose of corticosteroids or NSAIDs.

Vitamin D

Vitamin D is very important for people with joint pain. Research shows that people with low levels of vitamin D may have more joint pain.

10 Tips to Stay Fit and Healthy in Summer

1. Eat five times per day. Okay this doesn’t mean chow down five full meals in one day. Space out your recommended calories with three normal meals and two snacks. For instance, have breakfast (within one hour of waking or after a morning workout), lunch, afternoon snack, dinner and one more evening snack. This will speed up your metabolism and prevent your body from going into starvation mode, which causes the body to store fat for future energy.
2. Drink 8-10 glasses of water, and only water, every day. Cut out all those sugary soft drinks and juices and load up on water. Not only will you save money, cut a large amount of unnecessary sugar from your diet and facilitate fat metabolism, you will end up eating less because water fills you up. So before you devour your long-awaited lunch, chug a full glass of water.
3. Interval train to save time and burn more fat. Don’t spend hours at the gym to get in shape, switch to interval training for better results and less time on your cardio machine. According to the doctors at AMRI Hospitlas, more calories are burned in short, high intensity exercises. Studies have shown that interval training can help “increase your metabolism, burn calories from fat and carbohydrates, and keep burning calories long after you finish exercising.” For instance, if you like to run for your cardio workout, try alternating jogging and sprinting in two-minute increments. You’ll be surprised at how fast the time goes by compared to your old, long and slow endurance routine.
4. Exercise as soon as you wake up.Before you raid the refrigerator for breakfast, try squeezing in a morning workout. This is the optimal time to burn fat instead of carbohydrates because your body has been fasting throughout the night, creating a depletion of glycogen (stored carbohydrate) and lower blood sugar. Plus, if you exercise in the morning, you not only burn fat during your workout but at an accelerated rate for hours after.
5. Choose wheat instead of white. It’s no secret that whole grain/wheat is healthier than white bread. But how can this help you lose weight?Whole grain and whole wheat carbs contain much more fiber than white carbs. This magical ingredient suppresses your appetite, increases your rate of digestion and improves intestinal health.
6. Stretch every day. How do you think dancers and avid yoga practitioners stay so slim? Stretching helps elongate our muscles so us females don’t “bulk up.” If you exercise, be sure to stretch for at least half the time of your workout.
7. It takes fat to burn fat. Sounds like an oxymoron, but actually “good fats”(monounsaturated fats), which are found in olive oil, avocados, nuts and omega-3 fatty acids in fish oil, help control your insulin levels, slow down carbohydrates rate of entry into the blood stream and sends a signal to your brain to stop eating, according to doctors at AMRI Hospitals.”.
8. Eat Breakfast! A common misconception is to skip breakfast to cut daily calories. But actually, studies show that those who eat breakfast actually weigh less than those who skip. According to Meal Matter nutrition, “when you skip breakfast, your metabolic rate slows down and your blood sugar drops. As a result, you become hungry and have less energy. This sets you up to impulsively snack in the morning – often on high-fat sweets – or to eat extra servings or bigger portions at lunch or dinner.When you eat breakfast, your body feels nourished and satisfied, making you less likely to overeat the rest of the day.”
9. Eat these sweets, consume less sugar. With an all-new and creative caffeinated drink coming out each season, coffee has become more of a liquid dessert than an energy booster. If you’re not a fan of plain coffee or green tea, choose Starbucks’ Skinny Latte, which contains only 90 calories, zero grams of fat and uses sugar-free syrup. For your cookie cravings, try South Beach Diet’s cookies and meal bars. These are not only delicious, but have little to no grams of sugar and are low in calories.
10. Take home leftovers when dining out. It’s hard to diet when there are so many delicious Valley eateries serving up mouth-watering, and practically euphoric dishes. Don’t feel bad, just be sure to take at least 1/3 of it home for later.

What is a Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery?

Oral and maxillofacial surgeons are unique among dental specialists in a number of ways. After completing four years of dental school, they go on to spend another four years in a hospital-based residency program for surgery. There, they are trained alongside other medical residents in the techniques of emergency medicine, general surgery and anesthesiology. In fact, they are the only health care specialists (aside from anesthesiologists) who can administer all levels of sedation, up to general anesthesia.

Oral and maxillofacial surgeons at AMRI Hospitals focus on treating problems related to the hard and soft tissues of the face, mouth, and jaws (the upper jaw is referred to as the maxilla). While they sometimes work in a hospital, their practices are more often located in comfortable office settings. You may be referred to one of these specialists by your general dentist for a complex tooth extraction. Or, your orthodontist may send you for an examination if he or she suspects a problem with the alignment of your jaws.

It isn’t necessary to have an oral and maxillofacial surgeon perform every type of oral surgery; many dentists are expert at the more common procedures, such as simple extractions. However, for complex treatments that may require more invasive procedures or deeper levels of sedation, these specialists may be recommended. What kinds of procedures are they well-suited to perform? Let’s look at a few.

Procedures Performed by Oral Surgeons

Tooth extractions are possibly the most common procedure that oral surgeons perform. Patients are often referred to these specialists when wisdom teeth are impacted—that is, forming in a position where they can’t erupt or grow into the bite properly. Minor surgery is usually required to remove impacted wisdom teeth, and is generally recommended even if the impacted teeth aren’t (yet) producing any symptoms. Fortunately, this procedure is routine, and it is often done in the dental office using the techniques of sedation dentistry.

Corrective Jaw (Orthognathic) Surgery is sometimes needed when orthodontics is not enough to correct a misaligned bite. In other cases, surgical treatment is necessary to repair congenital abnormalities (birth defects), or to treat severe orthodontic conditions, skeletal problems, and other disorders. In this procedure, usually performed under general anesthesia, the bones of the face and jaw may be reshaped and repositioned, and the jaws and teeth realigned. Oral surgeons often work closely with orthodontists in planning and carrying out this type of surgery, which may be needed when orthodontics alone can’t correct the problem.

Cleft lip /palate surgery is a special type of surgery often performed by oral and maxillofacial surgeons to correct the changes in facial structure caused by this birth defect.
Reconstructive surgery may be necessary after traumatic dental injury or facial trauma, which can result from an auto accident, a workplace injury, and many other causes. This surgery is also sometimes needed following the removal of a tumor or another operation. Oral and maxillofacial surgeons specialize in repairing and reconstructing facial structures, and are adept at working with both hard and soft tissues.

These specialists can also set a solid foundation for cosmetic and restorative dental work, including the placement of dental implants, the system of tooth replacement preferred by many patients. Depending on the condition of the jaw, bone grafting procedures may be required for proper placement of the implants in the jaw. When dentures are the chosen tooth replacement method, oral surgeons can smooth and reshape alveolar (jaw) bone as needed, to ensure a comfortable fit in the mouth.

In addition to these common procedures, oral and maxillofacial surgeons may be called on to consult with cases of obstructive sleep apnea, facial pain and infection, biopsies and removal of lesions, and diagnosis and treatment of some oral cancers. The extensive clinical experience these specialists bring to their patients can provide help when it’s needed most.

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AMRI Bhubaneswar Observes Fire Service Week; Garners Awareness Around Safety and Prevention

The Fire Service Week (FSW) is observed nation-wide during April 14 – 20 in remembrance of the lives lost in the devastating fire that erupted and the explosions that followed on 14th April, 1944 at the Victoria Dock in the Bombay Port. The focus for this week-long remembrance is on Fire Safety awareness among all with a bid to prevent Fire accidents.

AMRI Hospitals, Bhubaneswar has initiated a week-long program to generate awareness among all staff, patients and relatives on the modern methods of fire prevention, various mechanisms of fire detection, fire dousing and the firefighting readiness in the Hospital. The program was inaugurated on 15 April 2019 by Mr Tanjai Kapoor, VP (G&D) from Corporate office, Dr Chirantan Bose, AVP (Medical Services) and Ms Nilanjana Mukherjee, AVP (Operations) with a ribbon-cutting ceremony in the Conference Hall where all firefighting gadgets were displayed.

The Management Team and senior staff of the Hospital was explained the importance and working of such gadgets by Mr. Dayanidhi Gochhait, Sr. Manager and HOD, Security Department and Mr D K Behera, Manager, Security Department. Various workshops will be organized throughout this week which would include Theoretical sessions, Fire safety Film Screening and Hands-on training for patients and relatives. HR initiatives like Quiz competition, Poster competition, etc will be organized to spread awareness among staff and others.

AMRI Hospitals, Bhubaneswar boasts of a robust firefighting system and highly trained staff – who are trained in early detection of fire, firefighting and evacuation system. In fact, Fire Drill is held regularly every week, supervised by trained Fire Officers and often attended by representatives from Directorate of Fire Services, Homeguard & Civil Defence, Govt of Odisha. AMRI Hospitals also participate in the various training programs organized by the Directorate. Presently two staff members are undergoing such training at the Directorate campus in Bhubaneswar.

Summer Diet Tips: Add These Two Ingredients To Coconut Water To Stay Hydrated

It’s super-hot and humid outside and the moment you get inside your house, you get to savour a chilled glass of coconut water. Heavenly, isn’t it? Most of us must have lived this moment. Coconut water is one summer cooler that is replete with health-benefiting properties. Not only does it fills you with an antioxidant load, but also ensures that your body is fully hydrated. Coconut water provides our body with a good dose of electrolytes that have the potential of doing wonders to your heart-health, skin-health and waistline.

However, if you wish to make the most of this thirst-quencher, add two kitchen ingredients to it that can take the nutritional value of the drink a notch higher. We are talking about honey and mint. Honey and mint both have a high nutritional profile. A lot of people use these two ingredients in their weight loss journey; thanks to their weight-loss promoting properties. These two ingredients can also help keep bloating and acidity at bay.
Coconut water is a naturally delicious drink that is devoid of preservatives and added sugars. Combining coconut water with honey and mint is a good way to keep indigestion at bay. If you happen to suffer from acid reflux and digestion issues, the enzymes present in coconut water would ease your tummy and keep bowel-related issues away. You can have this drink in the morning to boost your body’s metabolism or even carry it in a bottle to your workplace and sip it through the day. Making this drink is an easy task and would take just five minutes.

Here Is How You Can Make Coconut Water With Lemon And Mint At Home:

Ingredients:
1 glass coconut water
1 tsp honey
2 sprigs mint

Method:
To begin with, take a glass and pour coconut water in it.Then, add in honey in the coconut water and mix well. Separate mint leaves from the sprig. You can either add the whole leaves or make a mint paste of it by grinding them in a mortar and pestle.
Mix all the ingredients properly and drink it chilled.
So, make the most of this drink while summer lasts and tell us in the comments section below if you know of more such ingredients that can be added in coconut water to make it more nutrient-dense.

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AMRI Hospitals extends medical support to the residents of various Housing societies and apartments

To mark the occasion of “Utkal Divas”, AMRI Hospitals Bhubaneswar kick started Ambulance support to Cosmopolis (one of the biggest apartment complex in Bhubaneswar) along with a paid Blood Collection Camp inside the Residential Complex from 7 AM to 9 AM which will be conducted daily from now onwards. 

AMRI Hospitals, Bhubaneswar also organised a Free Health Camp today in the premises of Cosmopolis Apartment where over 100 residents participated and had their primary Health check up done. Apart from this, the residents also carried out a cleanliness drive in and around the Cosmopolis apartment.

For a healthy life & lifestyle, renowned Doctors of AMRI Hospitals from various specialities are delivering informative Health Talks in various residential complexes in the Twin City time to time.

Present on the occasion, Mr. Girija Shankar Acharya, President, Cosmopolis Society with all senior members of the society and Mr. Ronald Kiran May, GM, AMRI Hospitals Bhubaneswar.

SOURCE: Orissadiary.com

World Health Day 2019: Lifestyle Changes For A Healthy Living

World Health Day 2019: To stay fit is always a work that is under process until you achieve a healthy living style. Well, you might be thinking what those tips/ways to stay fit are?

1. Healthy Eating Habits: Eat as much as fresh fruits, vegetables in the form of salad. It doesn’t stop here, whole grains play another important role in my diet. To maintain a healthy balanced diet by inculcating foods from all the five food groups- carbs, proteins, fats, vitamins and minerals. Avoiding overeating by giving yourself a chance to digest the food is also necessary. At last, restricting processed/junk food items containing artificial flavors and sweeteners/hidden sugars, excess fat and sodium.

2. Quality Sleep: Well, quality sleep is quite hard to get these days due to packed work schedule which tend to distress mental and physical health extremely. The lack of sleep shows adverse effects on concentration, mood, metabolism, memory, immune system and cardiovascular health. Have a quality sleep that can help repair and rejuvenate the body cells and needed parts of body, suggested by experts of AMRI Hospitals.

3. Regular Health Check ups: Mandate health checks are important to keep a track on your physiological health. Doing so, help ensure the inner health of body by opting for appropriate changes in lifestyle or taking necessary medication respectively. So, get the health check-ups done once in six months or in one year. If something is abnormal, immediate action can be taken under the guidance of a doctor and nutritionist.

4. Keep Surroundings Positive: Building and keeping the surrounding positive is extremely essential to stay calm as it helps promote happy hormones and boost mind stability which is also an important aspect to stay fit mentally and physically.

You too can follow these tips as a guide to achieve a fit and healthy living style suggested by experts of AMRI Hospitals, best hospital in Kolkata.

AMRI Hospitals, Salt Lake Launches Eastern India’s First Awareness Campaign for Lymphovenous Diseases

LACK OF KNOWLEDGE EVEN AMONG PHYSICIANS LEAVES CONDITIONS UNDETECTED

Kolkata, March 23, 2019: In a first of its kind effort in Eastern India, AMRI Hospitals, Salt Lake launched an awareness campaign on lymphovenous diseases. The campaign has been launched mostly for the benefit of general physicians, general surgeons, and dermatologists, leading surgeons Dr Krishnendu Mukherjee and Dr Jayanta Das, said. The two top surgeons were co-convenors for the workshop on March 23, 2019.

Dr Mukherjee, Head of the Department, Vascular Surgery at AMRI Hospitals, Salt Lake, said, “We have organised the first-ever live demonstration workshop on compression techniques for lymphovenous disorders. LVD is the mother term but within its ambit, it includes diseases like chronic venous inefficiency, varicose veins, and deep vein thrombosis. We plan to continue with such workshops and session so that more and more people within the medical fraternity become aware about lymphovenous diseases. Today’s session was for general physicians and general surgeons.”

Dr Das, Consultant Vascular Surgery, at AMRI Hospitals, Salt Lake, said that the compartmentalisation of healthcare has led to many physicians remaining unaware of developments and advances in other areas of medical sciences other than their respective fields of expertise. This led the vascular surgery department of AMRI Hospitals, Salt Lake to launch the awareness campaign on lymphovenous diseases and the associated treatment techniques.

“In most cases, the first symptom of LVD is skin ulcer, which leads most people to visit dermatologists. While in other complaints, general physicians usually direct the patient to the right specialist, be it a cardiologist or a gastroenterologist or even an oncologist. Since only a handful of doctors have an idea in case of LVDs, these often go undetected and cause serious distress to patients. Our endeavour is to raise awareness among doctors and surgeons so that they can prescribe the right treatment or guide a patient to the right specialist,” Dr Das said.

Dr Das further said that while lymphovenous diseases affect almost 3-8 percent people annually, only around 20 percent doctors across the country are aware of its occurrence and its treatment methods. “Doctors without the concept of lymphovenous diseases are failing to properly diagnose LVD because they do not have the necessary knowledge. This is also due to some lacunae in our Under-Graduate medical curriculum. Since they do not get any exposure to LVDs, they move on to Post-Graduate studies with insufficient knowledge,” he said.

Dr Mukherjee said that their department will continue to organise such workshops for physicians and surgeons so that more and more doctors get to know about lymphovenous diseases. Dr Das pointed out that despite the availability of advanced treatments and therapies. Most doctors are unaware of LVD in overall. “Most doctors think of lymphatic diseases and venous diseases as different but they are essentially part of the same group and should be treated in totality under vascular surgery,” he said.

About AMRI Hospitals Ltd

AMRI Hospitals, a multi-specialty healthcare facility in Eastern India with specialization in Oncology, Neuro Sciences, Cardiac Sciences, Orthopedics, Emergency &Trauma care, Gynecology & Childcare is the largest player in private sector with its existing strength of around 1,000 beds. With its state-of-the-art equipment and modern facilities, AMRI is ensuring that people from Eastern India are provided affordable high-quality medical care in the region, so that patients need not travel to other parts of the country for medical treatment. AMRI Hospitals, which has four units in Kolkata, is expanding its capacity for additional beds in its existing facilities. A 400 bedded state-of-the art super-specialty hospital has recently become operational in Bhubaneswar. AMRI Hospitals plans to set up a new 400-bedded facility in West Bengal with an investment of Rs 500 Cr. The Group is committed to serve the people of Eastern India and has plans to add another 600-700 beds over the next 3-4 years

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