Swavalamban: It's All About Health And Wellness!

Protect Kidneys ( pic source - stylesray) Kidneys are one of the most vital organ of human body which performs major functions like removing toxins and excess salt/water from body, excess water from blood, helps in controlling blood pressure, also produces red blood cells.  It control blood stream levels of many minerals and molecules like sodium and potassium, helps to control blood acidity.   World Kidney Day   is observed to raise awareness among people all across the globe about the health, diseases and problems of the kidneys, so as to reduce the occurrence of kidney diseases as well as all the associated health problems.  This year's Theme is " Living Well With Kidney Disease "   which highlights about the  education and awareness.. effective symptom management and patient empowerment, with the ultimate goal of encouraging life participation ( source- worldkidneyday.org)  Acc. to World Kidney Day Org, वर्ष २०...

Pneumonia is a form of acute respiratory infection that affects the lungs. निमोनिया होने पर पीड़ित व्यक्ति के फेफड़ों में सूजन आ जाती है एवं उनमे पस भर जाता है . Immunize your kids ( Representational image/pic: thehindu) Pneumonia is the single largest cause of death due to infections in children worldwide. It accounts for 16% of all deaths of children under five years old. As per a study, वर्ष २०१५-१६ में हमारे भारत में करीब ३ लाख से ज्यादा बच्चों की असमय मृत्यु का कारण निमोनिया और डायरिया ही है.  In order to raise awareness about this, World Pneumonia Day is observed on 12th of November.  Pneumonia is caused by  infectious agents like viruses, bacteria and fungi, and is transmitted through the viruses and bacteria that are commonly found in a child's nose or throat, can infect the lungs if they are inhaled. They may also spread via air-borne droplets from a cough or sneeze. In addition, pneumonia may spread through blood, especially during and shor...