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HEALTH BENEFITS OF CYCLING • Reduces weight when done regularly • Improves control of blood pressure • Lowers resting heart rate • Prevents heart disease • Benefits cardiovascular health • Reduces diabetes • Reduces anxiety, depression and stress • Trains respiratory...

CALCIUM INTAKE IN PREGNANCY • Helps proper formation of bones and teeth in the baby • Helps production of breast milk rich in calcium • Prevents osteoporosis (thinning of bones) in mother • Milk, curd, nuts, green leafy vegetables and ragi are good sources of calcium...

You might need a pacemaker if your heart beats too slow If your resting heart rate is lower than 60 beats per minute, that’s known as bradycardia. In serious cases, your heart may not be able to pump enough blood to the rest of your body. Certain medications and...

SYMPTOMS OF OSTEOPOROSIS Individuals suffering from osteoporosis possess symptoms related to weakened bones which includes following: 1. Back pain 2. Loss of height and stooped posture 3. A curved upper back 4. Reduced grip strength 5. Cramps and muscle aches 6....

DRY SKIN AND WINTER Winter tends to dry out your skin more than other seasons because the humidity (moisture in the air) is typically much lower. Heating systems also dry out the air, and that doesn’t help, either. Take special care of your skin in this type of...

OTHER SYMPTOMS OF INFLAMMATORY BOWEL DISEASE (IBD) People with IBD may have symptoms outside the digestive tract, such as: • Mouth sores and skin problems • Arthritis • Eye problems that affect vision www.cims.org

NERVE PAIN Certain body positions or activities -- like standing in line or walking – causes nerve pain. Nerve damage may make your body overly sensitive. Some people may experience pain from bed sheets draped lightly over the body. Nerve Pain and Sleep Nerve pain is...

WHAT IS METABOLISM? Metabolism is how your body converts or uses energy for activities such as breathing, digestion, building muscle, storing fat, and circulating blood - things you need to do to live. www.cims.org

MAMRA LADOO OR PUFFED RICE BALLS Mamra Ladoo or Puffed Rice Balls is kid’s favorite, healthy winter recipe. Mamra Ladoo is made with jaggery (gur) and coated with puffed rice and then shaped into a balls. These crispy rice balls are not only very tasty, but also...

DIABETES AND IMMUNE SYSTEM When you have Type 1 diabetes, certain types of islet cells no longer make enough insulin, because they've been attacked by the body’s immune system. All people with Type 1 diabetes must take insulin. Type 2 diabetes is a result of the body...

WHEN DO YOU NEED TO CONSULT UROLOGIST? There are a few questions you should ask to yourself for Urology related problems : Are you suffering from urinary stone disease? Are you suffering from recurrent urinary tract infection? Do you have difficulty in passing urine?...

SURPRISING THINGS THAT CAN DAMAGE YOUR LIVER SUGAR Too much sugar isn’t just bad for your teeth. It can harm your liver, too. The organ uses one type of sugar, called fructose, to make fat. Too much refined sugar and high-fructose corn syrup causes a fatty buildup...

22nd year of academics - Joint International Conference (JIC) 2017 (Jan 6-8, 2017) at Ahmedabad, India, organized by GMERS Medical College, Ahmedabad in association with CIMS Hospital, Ahmedabad & Association of Physicians of Ahmedabad, was a very successful...

5 SECRETS OF A HEALTHY MOUTH  Brush twice a day and floss at least once a day. Follow correct brushing and flossing methods as advised by your dentist.  Visit your dentist every 6 months. A biannual professional tooth cleaning is usually suggested.  Rule out...