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Vitamin D, The 'Sun Vitamin' literally brings sunshine to your health. Did you know that Vitamin D is actually a hormone which plays an important role in the general wellbeing. Daily exposure to mid-day sun is highly recommended. Benefits of Vitamin D are immense. It strengthens teeth & bones, immune system functioning, may prevent certain type of cancers, improve brain function, boosts your mood, supports colon health, can lower risk of Rheumatoid arthritis, lowers risk of Type 2 diabetes, lowers blood pressure and reduces the risk of heart diseases. Consuming Vitamin D rich foods like dairy, alomnd milk, soy milk, fruits, mushrooms, tofu and oranges and a bit of sunshine everyday helps in maintaining the optimal levels of Vitamin D.

Hemoglobin, the innocent component which says so much about your blood quality. Hemoglobin holds 70% of body's iron carrying oxygen from lungs to tissues and carbon-dioxide back to the lungs. As innocent as it may seem and one of the most commonly measured test, optimal Hemoglobin levels are essential. Iron requirement in teens is around 13 mg / adult men & women 18mg and around 27mgs for pregnant women per day. Lower levels of Hemoglobin is called Anemia that can be caused by blood loss / lack of production / infections like Malaria / Kidney Disease. Anemia can reflect as simple weakness or fatigue to chest pain or dizziness. When left unattended for a long periods of time, the condition affects the overall functioning of the body. Elevated Hemoglobin is seen certain lung conditions / heart problems. Even dehydration may show artificially increased levels of Hemoglobin level. To maintain your quality of blood, eat iron rich food - beets, potatoes, palak, drumstick leaves, finger millets, red rice, chickpeas, pomegranate, tuna and chicken livers, with hydration levels optimal.

How much Blood sugar is too much sugar ? There is a lot of talk and buzz around blood sugar levels with even young men and women having levels of blood sugar. When and why should blood sugar be tested ? It is not mandatory to test your blood sugar all the time. If your above the age groups of 18yrs with a family history of Diabetes or developing  new symptoms like thirst, weakness, increased urination or unexplained weight loss or generally feeling unwell, it is advisable to take a blood sugar test. Normal fasting blood sugar levels in adults ranges from 70-100mg/dl [without diabetes] and normal blood sugars after 2 hrs of having a meal is less than 140mg/dl. The normal levels for blood sugars is becoming variable but the above mentioned levels are universally used.

Fever is a rise in body temperature which is normally around 37 degrees C. There is nothing simple about a fever but not all fevers are complicated and needs intense treatment. Fever isn't an illness rather a symptom of a wide range o fhealth conditions. Body temperature usually rises to fight off an infection or it can be a side effect of some medication or vaccinations. Rise in 2 degrees of body temperature on its own usually goes away on its own. Sometimes it is accompanied with chills/ rigors / palpitations / sweating / headaches / fatigue or extends for more than 3 days, then it requires an investigation and diagnosis. Building a good immunity, cleaning hygienic living conditions, clean drinking water all helps in preventing fever.

Why do I need to have a health check? That is a question that pops up in all of us when we know or assume that we are healthy. The general rule applies that symptoms shows up when the underlying condition becomes a bit serious and treatment becomes difficult. Especially in Indian families where recurrent headaches or tiredness or loss of appetite is generally ignored, health checks play a vital role to understand ones's health status. Health checks are to identify any early signs of health issues especially when there is a family history of illness, lifestyle changes which includes untimely food consumption, alcohol & smoking and general stress. It goes by the English saying 'A stitch in time saves nine'.

Calcium, the white superpower which forms the foundation of the human body in the form of bones and teeth. Their role doesn't stop with that. Calcium plays very important role in Muscle movement and information carried between brain to all other parts of our body. Did you know for smooth flowing of blood in our blood vessels and release of hormones, calcium plays the role of 'police officer'. This 'White Superpower' is essential right from Birth till adulthood and beyond. As simple home cooked meal with palak, fenugreek, cauliflower, paneer, finger millets, mixed sprouts and seeds, rice with dal and yogurt with roasted papad provides all the calcium needed for our body. Happy eating.