Kaul Clinic

11/06/2015

Did You Know?

A study has found that people who consume on an average 15g of nuts on a daily basis have a substantially lower mortality rate across all diseases. In particular, there was a 45% decrease in neurodegenerative disease, 39% decrease in respiratory disease and 30% decrease in diabetes.

Go Nuts!

Source: http://www.bbc.com/news/health-33076815

Eating half a handful of nuts every day could substantially lower the risk of early death, a Dutch study suggests.

31/05/2015

Did You Know?

Disruptions in protective brain waves during your child's sleep could lead to lower results on verbal IQ tests.

Also, the quality of the overall sleep determines your child's intellectual functioning.

Promote sound sleeping habits. Protect your child's mental health.

Source: http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/beware-poor-sleep-may-affect-your-child-iq-inadequate-sleep-cognition/1/441206.html

New study reveals that inadequate and poor sleep quality may adversely affect the performance of children in intelligence tests.

28/05/2015

Are you having difficulty feeding your children vegetables? Here is an innovative video by Sesame Street's Grover to help convince your kids to eat more veggies.

http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2015/05/27/ask-grover-how-to-get-children-to-eat-vegetables/?ref=health

Include more vegetable soups, vegetable smoothies, cheese-topped vegetables and vegetable-topped pizzas in your kids' diets. The trick is to make vegetables more appealing. Happy Eating!

Sesame Street’s Grover took over Ask Well this week to answer questions about the new cookbook “Sesame Street Let’s Cook!” and how to encourage healthful eating for children.

27/05/2015

Beware of a New Recreational Drug called Flakka or "gravel". Said to be more dangerous than cocaine, flakka is a man-made drug containing a chemical that binds to neurons which control the secretion of the neurotransmitters, dopamine and serotonin. As a result, the brains of flakka users are flooded with these neurotransmitters.

Although a typical flakka high can last one to several hours, it is possible that the neurological effects can be permanent. Flakka can also cause muscles to break down, due to hyperthermia, damaging the kidneys.

Just a small difference in the drug amounts consumed can be the difference between 'getting high' and 'dying'.

Be Safe. Love Yourself.

Source: http://edition.cnn.com/2015/05/26/health/flakka-gravel-illegal-drugs/index.html

Flakka, also called gravel, is a synthetic drug that is compared to cocaine but is considered even more dangerous. South Florida is hotbed of activity.

26/05/2015

There are many different types of smiles...Which One Fits You?

Visit Kaul Clinic to find out and achieve the smile that you deserve!

25/05/2015

Protect Your Child From Skin Cancer:

The skin of babies and children is especially vulnerable to UV radiation from the sun. For babies under 6 months, the best protection is to seek shade when outdoors - take advantage of the natural shade under trees, use umbrellas or the canopy of your stroller. For babies who are older than 6 months, it is safe to use a broad-spectrum sunscreen (minimum SPF 15), after consulting with your doctor.

As with adults, avoid taking your children out in the summer afternoons between 10am and 4pm.

Source:http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/293960.php

One of the best ways to protect your child from skin cancer is to protect them against UV radiation. We provide some tips on how this can be done.

24/05/2015

Did You Know?

A diet rich in vegetables may reduce the risk of heart disease, obesity, type 2 diabetes, kidney stones, bone loss and protect against certain cancers.

23/05/2015

Attention Contact-Lens Wearers!

Recent times have seen an almost three-fold increase in the eye infection rates due to contact-lenses. In particular, an infection called acanthamoeba keratitis in which bacteria, fungi and other microorganisms to stick to eye and cause pain, irritation and serious harm.

Don't sleep, shower or swim with your lenses. Don't soak your lenses in water or lick them! Do clean your hands and lenses properly.

Seek immediate help if your eye appears red or if you experience discomfort.

Source: http://www.bbc.com/news/health-32791627

Specialists at Moorfields Eye hospital have noticed a rise in eye infections among contact-lens wearers and are warning users to take extra care.

20/05/2015

The Perils of Running on Treadmills:

In the US, approximately 24,000 people were admitted to hospitals due to treadmill-related injuries, which were most commonly caused by slips or strains. In particular, children are at risk of severe friction burns after trapping fingers and hands in the revolving belt.

Since treadmills are the pith of most gym routines, the best ways to stay safe are to keep plenty of water handy and avoid looking at one's feet while running.

Source: http://www.bbc.com/news/health-32594556

A look at how risky it is to use treadmills, after it emerged that Silicon Valley executive Dave Goldberg died in a freak gym accident.

19/05/2015

Beware!

According to the London Police, consumers in the UK spend approximately $140m each year to purchase fake beauty products. These products often contain rat droppings, human urine, and toxic chemicals like arsenic, cyanide and mercury, which can seriously damage your skin.

Remember, this can happen in your city too. Shop intelligently.

Source: http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-london-32772132

Police are warning people about fake beauty products after substances such as rat droppings, human urine and arsenic were found in seized goods.

18/05/2015

Here are just a handful of reasons to indulge in avocados everyday. Stay healthy, stay happy!