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Baby Sleeping Position - What is Safe?
Wrong sleeping positions in Infants or newborn can sometimes lead to SIDS (sudden infant death syndrome). SIDS in children is caused due to suffocation or strangulation. If you have an infant at home, it is essential that you know all about the ideal sleeping positions for babies and how certain sleeping positions can cause sudden deaths in newborn babies.
Which Sleeping Practices Increase the Risk of Sudden Unexpected Death in Infancy (SUDI)?
You may have observed infants sleeping in various positions. Some of these sleeping positions increase the risk of sudden unexpected death in infancy (SUDI). SUDI is a broad term that encompasses all sudden deaths in infants including SIDS which is generally caused due to suffocation in a newborn.
Safe and Unsafe Infant Sleeping Positions
Here are few safe and un-safe infant sleeping positions that all parents and baby care-takers must know about.
1. Sleep On Stomach Position
Risk Involved
The Sleep-on-stomach position for babies is highly unsafe for the following reasons:
This position may put some pressure on baby’s jaws and block airways making it difficult for the baby to breathe.
Sleeping on the stomach makes the baby lie with his face very close to the sheet, making him breathe the same air. This may result in the breathing in recycled air which is low in oxygen
Sleeping on the stomach on a very soft mattress may cause suffocation in babies. The risk of rebreathing the exhaled air is higher while lying on a soft mattress because the baby’s face slacks deeper into the soft fabric of the mattress. This might block the baby’s airways from all sides.
Also, because of the nose placed very close to the mattress in this position, the baby ends up breathing in the microbes present in the sheet covering the mattress, and this may lead to allergies
However, sometimes, in case of certain medical conditions, doctors may advise parents to put the baby to sleep in the stomach position. Usually, children with gastroesophageal reflux or certain upper-airway malformations like Pierre Robin Syndrome are advised to sleep in this position, but recent studies do not support this reasoning. Hence, it is advisable to consult the physician properly before putting the baby to sleep on his/her stomach.
2. Sleep On Back Position
Sleep on back position is the safest and the best sleeping position for the baby. It is the most suggested sleeping position for babies as it keeps the airways open. The US NICHD (National Institute of child health and human development) recommends the sleep-on-back position for short naps as well as for sound sleep throughout the night in babies.
Risks Involved
Children lying on the same back position for a long time may suffer from ‘positional plagiocephaly’, a case of flattened head, or the baby may also suffer from ‘brachycephaly’, a case of flattened back. But these are temporary conditions and the shape of both the skull and the back becomes normal as soon as the baby turns one and hardly needs any treatment. Some techniques can help to avoid these conditions altogether.
More tummy time when the baby is awake
Turning the baby on the sides while he/she is not asleep
Reducing the time spent in carriers or car-seaters
3. Sleep On The Side Position
Sleeping on the side is not a recommended infant sleeping position, as an infant tends to eventually roll-on to their tummy while asleep and this increases the risk of SIDS.
Tips for Safe Baby Sleep
Here are some tips to ensure that your baby has a sound and good night’s sleep.
1. Use a Firm Mattress for the Baby’s Bed
Many parents make the mistake of choosing soft mattresses for babies. This must be avoided. Babies must be put to sleep in firm beds. Also, use of bumper pads, pillows, or soft-toys inside the baby’s crib must be avoided as it may accidentally cover the baby’s head.
2. Avoid Quilts and Comforters
Usage of materials like quilts and comforters on top of the mattress to make the bedding soft must be avoided. It may make the baby sink under the bedding which can be risky in case of an infant. Just place a clean, fitting mattress inside the crib and cover it with a clean bed sheet, and that is enough for your baby to have a comfortable sleep.
3. Tug the Blanket Properly
Blankets should only cover the babies up to the chest. The arms must be kept outside the blanket to ensure that the blanket does not get rolled up to the head, suffocating the baby. Sleeping bags with fitted neck and armholes are available in the market and are highly recommended. They are safe and keep the baby warm too.
4. Night Clothes Should be Light Clothes
It’s important to dress the baby up in light clothes for a good night’s sleep.
5. Keep the Room Cool at Night
It is also suggested that children should be put to sleep in a cool environment, preferably 20 degrees centigrade.
6. Use Pacifiers If Necessary
The American Academy of Paediatrics (AAP) suggests that infants can be given pacifiers just before sleep-time. However, forcing new-borns to use pacifiers is not advisable. Wait till they are about 4 weeks old before you even try it.
7. Avoid Co-Sleeping With the Baby
Infants sharing beds with parents, siblings or even with his/her twin is not advisable. Co-sleeping with baby can increase the chances of SIDS. When in sleep, your arms or breast or your clothes may accidentally cover your baby’s face and end up suffocating the baby. In India, co-sleeping with the baby is a common norm as it is easy to feed the baby at night. But now you know why it must be avoided!
8. Share the Same Room
It is important that the baby’s crib is installed in the same room as the parents. It makes breastfeeding convenient, and it is easy for the parents to keep a close watch on the baby’s sleeping positions. Room-sharing and not bed-sharing is recommended by the AAP as a baby sleep safety guideline.
FAQs
1. Can Babies Sleep on Their Stomach?
As discussed earlier, it is not recommended for babies or infants to sleep on their stomachs. But as babies become 4 to 5 months old, they learn to roll from their back to their stomach, which is absolutely normal. By this time, the risk of SIDS lowers in children, and hence it is okay to allow the baby to find his/her own comfortable position. A 5-month-old baby will be able to turn his/her head to the side and keep the mouth and nose free for breathing. However, it is advisable to keep a watch while the baby is asleep and place the baby on the back while putting him/her to sleep.
Please note that babies sleeping on their tummy are at a high risk of SIDS only till they are about 4-month-old but it remains a considerable threat till they are about 12 months of age.
2. Can Babies Sleep on Their Side?
The side sleeping position for babies is not particularly alarming. But recent research shows that babies who sleep on the side eventually turn on their tummy, and this increases the risk of SIDS. Babies tend to learn to roll over by the age of six months, and may roll over from the back to a side position. If this is the case, you can let the baby continue to sleep on his side as the rolling over indicates strong internal organs and low risk of choking. However, if the baby rolls over to the side before six months of age, ensure you put them back in the back position.
3. Why Does Baby Sleep in Fencing Reflex in the Back Sleep Position?
Fencing reflex is also known as the Tonic Neck reflex. It is one of the many involuntary movements exhibited by infants while sleeping. In this case, when a baby is put to sleep on his/her back, the baby’s head turns to one side with the arms and legs extended to the same side. This prevents the baby from rolling from their back position to stomach. It must be noted that this self-precautionary movement will disappear anytime between 3 to 6 months of age.
4. What If My Baby is Finding It Difficult to Sleep on the Back?
In many cases, infants may not be comfortable sleeping on their backs and may lack sound sleep. But it is important for parents to get the babies used to sleeping on the back to avoid SIDS. Gradually, they will adjust and fall asleep.
Also, babies suffering from a congested nose may not feel comfortable sleeping on their backs. In these cases, place a humidifier in baby’s room. This will moisten the air and loosen congestion.
5. What If My Baby Chokes While Sleeping on the Back?
Healthy babies don’t usually choke while sleeping on the back. It has been established that even babies with gastroesophageal reflux disease do not choke when put to sleep on the back. One must only take care not to put babies to sleep with a feeding bottle in their mouths. This can cause choking as well as an ear infection.
6. Which are the Best Sleeping Positions for Preterm Babies?
Pre-term infants are at a very high risk of SIDS. It is advisable that pre-term infants too should be put to sleep on the back. But in very rare cases, if the infant is suffering from acute respiratory disease, then he/she can be put to sleep on the stomach under very strict observation. In fact, this is only advisable in a highly monitored inpatient setting.
7. Can Sleep Positioners Help My Baby to Sleep on Back and Reduce the Risk of SIDS?
FDA (Food and Drug Administration), a federal agency of United States Department of Health and Human Services, does not approve of sleep positioners to put infants to sleep. Using a baby sleep positioner to help a baby sleep on his/her back is dangerous and must be avoided.
New-born babies can be prone SIDS and SUDI on account of incorrect sleeping positions. It is therefore essential to know about various sleeping positions and the risks they pose to new-born babies. Taking time out to learn this necessary information will go a long way in keeping your new-born safe and healthy. Read more
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10 Must-Do Exercises for Children & Their Benefits
A well-balanced diet and exercising are very important for the proper growth and development of young children. With the advent of technological advancement, most children are investing their times in the modern gadgets rather than spending their time outdoors. These lifestyle changes are making children more prone to various health problems and obesity is at the top of the list. In the following article, we shall discuss various exercises for kids and how your kid can benefit from it.
Why Should Children Exercise?
Exercising is not only important for physical well-being but it is equally important for a child’s mental development also. Here are some benefits of exercise for children:
It helps in building better focus.
It helps in strengthening the immunity of children.
Keeps the children in high spirits and happy mood due to the release of feel good hormon called endorphins.
Improves kid’s heart health and keeps cardiovascular problems at bay.
It helps in strengthening the lungs of the kids.
Helps in keeping the cholesterol levels under check.
It is effective in regulating the blood pressure in children.
It helps in maintaining a good brain health and also helps in enhancing memory in children.
It is effective in warding off obesity.
It is beneficial in improving bone and brain health.
It helps in preventing various types of cancers in children.
It helps in releasing the good hormones and purging the bad ones.
It aids in fighting the kids from various infections and allergies.
It helps in better blood circulation and thus more oxygen in the blood.
It induces better sleep in children.
You may observe that children seldom enjoy exercising and would want to bail out by making various excuses. The best you can do it make exercising times into fun times.
How Much Do Kids Need to Exercise?
When it comes to exercising, there are three important aspects that need consideration; they are endurance, flexibility, and strength. This means that when you engage your kids in any form of physical exercise, you need to pay heed to these three factors. However, there is one more factor that needs consideration and that is how much exercise your kid should do in order to remain fit and healthy. On an average, a kid should engage one hour every day in doing any kind of physical exercise. However, it may vary as per the age of the child such as:
A toddler may require approximately 90 minutes of exercising a day, which may involve 30 minutes of structured physical activity and 60 minutes any unstructured physical activity also known as free play.
A kindergartener or preschooler may require an hour each of structured and unstructured physical activity.
A school going kid may require an hour of daily physical activity that may be divided into the 15 to 20 minutes of bouts or more.
10 Fun and Easy Exercises for Children with Their Health Benefits
We shall now discuss some fun and easy exercises for children that your kids will surely love to engage in. Here is the list of exercises for kids:
1. Swimming
Swimming can aptly be termed as the most loved physical exercise for kids. This water-based fun exercise should be carried out at least three to four hours after meals. Here are some of the benefits of swimming for young kids.
Benefits
It is a good breathing exercise and also helps the kids in keeping off obesity.
It is good for building endurance and better muscle strength.
It is also beneficial for improving digestion.
2. Skating
Kids love to move around on wheels and here are some of the benefits of skating for your little champs.
Benefits
It helps in strengthening thigh, shin and hip muscles of the kids.
The added stress to the thighs, shins, and hips helps in making these muscles stronger.
Regular practice helps in building focus and stability.
It is a good aerobic exercise for kids and helps in keeping the body fit and healthy.
3. Cycling
Cycling is not only one of the best ways of commuting but it is a great physical exercise for kids. Here are some of the many benefits of cycling.
Benefits
It helps in releasing the feel-good hormone in the body and keeps your kid in high spirits.
It is a great way of staying fit and keeping off the extra weight.
It helps in building better thigh, shin, and hip muscles.
Intense cycling sessions help in lowering cholesterol and blood pressure.
It helps in improving blood circulation and thus improves brain and heart health.
Cycling helps in keeping blood sugar levels under control and thus extremely beneficial for kids suffering from diabetes.
4. Skipping
Kids enjoy this form of hippy-hoppity fun exercise. Kids may take some time to master the correct technique of skipping and once they do, they will have loads of fun. Here are some benefits of skipping.
Benefits
Repetitive jumping movements help in strengthening calf, thigh and leg muscles.
Apart from a great exercise, skipping is a good fun activity for your kids.
Children who suffer from ADHD or Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder can benefit immensely from this form of exercise.
It also aids in channelizing the kid's energy in a right manner.
5. Jogging
You can engage your kid to go jogging with you every day. This is one of the easiest and best forms of exercising. Here are some jogging benefits for your little one.
Benefits
It helps in developing better immunity and helps your kid fight various illnesses.
It helps in elevating your kid’s mood.
It is beneficial for your kid’s heart and brain health.
6. Dancing
Dancing or dance exercise is a great way of keeping your kid hale and hearty. Here are some of the benefits of dancing for the kids.
Benefits
It is a total body work out and also a fun way of indulging in an indoor exercise.
The dance movements require precision and thus it helps in improving concentration.
It is a great way of losing body fat.
It is a fun activity that all kids love to engage in.
7. Going Up And Down The Stairs
As easy as it may sound but going up and down the stairs is a great work out of kids. You can turn it into an interesting game and involve your kid’s friends too. Here are some benefits of climbing stairs.
Benefits
It is a great breathing exercise and also helps in building stamina in kids.
It is an effective way of losing some extra body weight.
It helps in improving bone and heart health of young children.
8. Basketball
You can take your kid to a basketball court and engage in this ball game. Though younger children may struggle in handling the ball it is a great way of doing a physical workout even for younger kids. Here are some of the benefits of playing basketball.
Benefits
Throwing the ball helps in improving upper arm strength.
It helps in improving stamina and endurance in children.
It helps in keeping the body weight in check and also keeps the body toned.
9. Fun With Running Games
There are many games that involve running and it is a great way of engaging kids in some outdoor activities. Here are some running benefits for children.
Benefits
It is a great way of burning excess body fat and to stay fit.
It helps in toning the muscles.
It helps in improving heart health.
10. Badminton
Racquet games are good for young children and kids enjoy them too. Here are some benefits of playing badminton for the kids.
Benefits
It helps in muscle development in kids.
It is a great way of improving hand-eye coordination in children.
It is a great way of learning social skills also as this game is played between two players.
It is a great exercise for the overall movement of the body.
The above-mentioned physical exercises are very beneficial for your kids. You can engage your kid in any of these exercises on regular basis. However, if your child is suffering from some health complication such as asthma, diabetes etc, then it is best to consult your child’s doctor before engaging your kid in any form of physical workout.
You can introduce exercising at an early age only. The habits made at a younger age stay along with your kid and it is also observed that children who have had a healthy childhood tend to make healthy lifestyle choices later in their lives too. Therefore, help your kid to make healthy choices from the start and turn them into healthy individuals.
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World Breastfeeding Week - History and Significance
The World Alliance for Breastfeeding Action (WABA) organises the annual event of World Breastfeeding Week from August 1st to August 7th. The idea behind organising such an event was solely to promote, support, and encourage breastfeeding amongst new mothers throughout the world.
Why Is World Breastfeeding Week Celebrated?
This event is celebrated every year to protect, promote, support and encourage breastfeeding mothers everywhere across the globe. World Breastfeeding Week was celebrated for the first time during the year 1992, and since that time, it has been recognised by organisations and institutions worldwide. The WABA had decided to dedicate an entire week to increase the awareness and spread more information about breastfeeding to communities worldwide, which gave birth to the World Breastfeeding Week (WBW).
History of World Breastfeeding Week
The importance of breastfeeding was globally recognised back in 1990, when the World Health Organization (WHO) and United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF) created a memorandum known as the Innocenti Declaration, to protect, promote and support breastfeeding. The Innocenti Declaration is a formal document that was created to achieve goals including:
Creating a national breastfeeding committee and also appointing a national breastfeeding coordinator across countries.
Facilitating the provision of maternity care practice and taking measures to ensure that women are adequately nourished to feed their child and remain healthy themselves.
Formulating and enforcing of laws that will protect the breastfeeding rights of women.
Formulating an act to implement all the articles of the International Code of Marketing of Breast Milk Substitutes and WHO resolutions.
Enabling women to exclusively breastfeed their babies up until 4-6 months of age.
The World Alliance for Breastfeeding Action (WABA) was formed in the year 1991 to execute all the goals outlined in the Innocenti Declaration. WABA is responsible for spreading the awareness and importance of breastfeeding at a global level. Some of the important initiatives of WABA include:
Supporting and encouraging mothers to continue to breastfeed
Baby-friendly hospital initiatives
Guiding and educating the fathers to support the mothers, health care workers, and the community
Framing of laws and policies to protect and support breastfeeding mothers
How to Celebrate World Breastfeeding Week
The World Breastfeeding Week (WBW) celebrations are meant to unite the breastfeeding community all around the world, enhance public support towards breastfeeding, and achieving the goals of the Innocenti Declaration. In the first year of its celebration, around 70 countries were involved in the celebration of WBW, but today this number has grown to 170 countries! There are many ways to celebrate the WBW; you can do any one or more of the following things.
1. Breastfeed Your Little One
The best way to celebrate World Breastfeeding Week is, of course, by starting to feed and nourish your little one! While we all know a mother is always there to feed her baby irrelevant of any dates or celebrations, if you are in that phase of your life where you're nursing your baby, then you must definitely do so with gusto during this week!
2. Attend Events, Lectures or Walks Sponsored by Various Agencies
Many institutions sponsor walks, seminars, etc. to create awareness during WBW. They provide tees with logos, bracelets, etc., to show their support towards the cause.
3. Go for a Breastfeeding Vacation
Take some time off from your routine life and go on a vacation with your family. Enjoy the bliss of nursing your baby during this time, without being bogged down by the tasks and worries you deal with daily. Take some time to unwind and relax, indulge in yoga, meditation or any activity that rejuvenates your mind, body and soul. And while planning for the vacation, make sure to include 'shop for the perfect bra' in your to-do list, as the right bra can definitely help maintain the health of your breasts, especially during this crucial time.
4. Post Your ‘Brelfie’
A trend started by the World Health Organisation (WHO) encourages moms to share their breastfeeding selfies or 'brelfies' on social media. It was a move to break the stigma regarding breastfeeding in public and also to spread the importance of breastfeeding for the physical and mental development of the child. So when World Breastfeeding Week rolls around, you too can post your brelfie on Instagram with the hashtag #BraveBrelfie to share your experience with WHO.
5. Share Your Breastfeeding Experience
Breastfeeding is a natural phenomenon, and your experience with your baby is something which you must share with nursing mothers or expecting mothers. In spite of so many efforts to spread awareness regarding the importance of mother’s milk, only 50% of the population of babies are being nursed beyond six months of age, and only half of them make it to one year of age. In many underdeveloped countries, mothers are not given any support when it comes to them nursing their babies; there may be issues and problems they're facing that they don't have information about. The more you talk about your experiences, the more you can reach out to such people and help them throughout their journey of motherhood.
6. Say Thanks to a Nursing Mom
Take this as an opportunity to say thanks to a nursing mother or a nursing caretaker whom you know. A small word of appreciation and a smile can create a big difference in the lives of many people. If you are one of them, then just take a moment to appreciate yourself for the wonderful gift you're giving your baby!
Themes of World Breastfeeding Week
The World Alliance for Breastfeeding Action designs a new theme and slogan to represent the World Breastfeeding Week every year. They are specially designed to focus on a particular aspect of breastfeeding. After finalising the theme, the marketing materials such as brochures, posters, banners, advertisements, and websites are designed by the WABA to spread the topic of the year.
These themes, slogans, and materials can be used by government organisations, breastfeeding communities, hospitals, healthcare institutes, pharmaceuticals and other organisations to host seminars, events, lectures and spread awareness about breastfeeding locally and internationally. Some of the past themes of WBW include:
Breastfeeding - It's Your Right
Breastfeeding in the Information Age
Breastfeeding - Education for Life
Breastfeeding - Nature's Way
Breastfeeding - a Vital Emergency Response
Mother-Friendly Workplace Initiative (MFWI)
Discussing breastfeeding in public, and spreading awareness about it is still considered a taboo subject in many places in India. However, as educated individuals, we must come forward and work towards removing the social stigma surrounding this topic. As an enlightened and responsible citizen, your participation in local celebration and events will make a significant difference.
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Visiting The Doctor First Time with Newborn
Whether you are a first-time mother or an experienced one, getting nervous before bringing the baby home and having a lot of questions about his well-being is quite normal. Things can ease out if it is planned in advance and the questions are answered by a doctor.
Bringing your little bundle of joy home is always exciting. Parents are filled with mixed emotions and have ample of questions in their minds pertaining to their baby’s health and care. While there is no denying the simple truth that mothers know the best for their babies naturally and no matter how well the parents are prepared, there is bound to be some nervousness and anxiety, especially if you are the first-time parents.
Soon you get your baby home, you must visit his paediatrician as scheduled for vaccinations, regular health check-ups and when the baby is sick. The best way to avoid confusion at the doctor’s clinic is to make a note of things you want to ask him. Make it a point to write down each and every thing that’s on your mind related to the baby’s health. Follow our tips that can help you solve the ‘what-to-ask’ mystery.
Questions to be Asked at The First Newborn Visit
How much and how often your newborn should be fed?
How to determine if your baby is getting enough milk?
What is the best way to make sure your baby gets enough Vitamin D?
How to make sure that your baby is sleeping in a safe environment?
How to make sure if your newborn’s sleeping pattern is normal?
What vaccines should be considered and what is the vaccination schedule?
How can the vaccines be made less painful?
Will the little one get fever after a vaccine shot?
Proper care for the umbilical cord.
How to properly bathe your newborn?
What should be the response when your baby cries?
What should be the first response when your baby feels sick, has fever, has cold and cough, has stomach problems?
How to decode baby’s cries?
How often diapers should be changed?
What is the normal pee and poop routine of a baby?
How to deal with colic?
What stomach problems a baby could suffer from and how to deal with them?
How to develop bond between the baby and mother?
When can bottle feeding be started?
Different burping techniques.
Any breastfeeding queries.
What developments to expect over next few weeks?
When should the next health check-up be done?
Easy Baby Care Tips
Use cotton balls or soft cloth dipped in warm water to clean your baby while changing diapers.
Give oil massages to your baby to make him physically strong and energetic too.
Take proper care of the hands and feet too. They should be sanitised and nails should be regularly trimmed.
Make sure to breastfeed your baby at regular intervals.
Dress your baby in soft and breathable cotton fabric clothes so that his skin is not irritated.
Dress your baby appropriately according to the weather.
Keep track of vaccines to be given at correct stages to prevent diseases and boost immunity.
Parents must consult the doctor anytime they feel that their baby is facing some problem that they are unable to handle.
Though, taking care of a delicate newborn fills your heart with anxiety, it is important to take control of the situation and care for the little one. Take suggestions from your doctor, elders and read books about baby care. With time, you will understand his needs and feel comfortable tending to him. Read more
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Trying Acupuncture for Weight Loss? - Here's The Fact Behind It
It is extremely easy to pile on kilos but when it to comes to losing weight - we often find ourselves struggling. We try everything to lose weight, but nothing seems to work. However, many alternative weight loss methods are known to help one lose weight - acupuncture being one of them. Read on to know more about using acupuncture for weight loss.
What is Acupuncture?
Acupuncture is an ancient Chinese practice of using fine needles for stimulating certain points in our body for preventing or curing some ailments. The practitioners of this technique believe that these simulations can help in managing various kinds of pains such as a headache, neck pain, joint pain, etc. However, there is also some evidence available, which corroborates the efficacy of this practice in aiding weight loss. Nowadays many people are opting for this method of weight loss.
However, more than anything else, acupuncture is a belief system that will work for you if you believe in it. If you develop a positive attitude, it may help you fetch results real soon. When you feel the sessions are helping you, you may get motivated to make other lifestyle changes too, which in turn, may prove to be beneficial in making you feel better and healthier. So, if you think you can benefit from acupuncture, we suggest that you give it a try.
How Does Acupuncture Help One Lose Weight?
So, how does getting poked with needles can actually be effective in losing those extra kilos? Well, strange as it may sound, it does work. The practitioners of this technique are of the belief that acupuncture is an effective way of channelising the energy of the body towards weight loss by stimulating various acupuncture weight loss points. Various medical issues may crop up when the energy flow in the body gets disrupted or when the energy flow gets blocked, leading to various problems, and weight gain is one such problem. This disrupted energy flow or chi can impact various factors that influence weight loss.
However, acupuncture can get the blocked energy flow to get flowing again. In other words, various points in the body will be stimulated. This may help in reducing the stress levels, reducing the appetite, enhancing metabolism and curbing hunger pangs, in short, all these aspects together may target towards weight loss. The advocates of this technique also believe that weight gain occurs when there is malfunctioning of various organs in our body. Therefore, to achieve weight loss benefits, all these organs need to function properly, and for that, the acupuncture points of these organs need to be stimulated, which include kidney, liver, spleen endocrine system and thyroid glands.
Apart from targeting these points, stimulating the acupuncture points in the ear for weight loss is a great way of losing weight. The stimulation of the points in your ears may help in controlling food cravings. This practice is quite similar to what is generally practised for helping the alcoholics or drug addicts.
However, do not think that this technique can perform magic and make you lose the flab or melt it within no time. Instead, it helps you get into a state of mind and help your body to function better, which in turn, may help you lose weight. So, there are no miracles that are going to happen, but sheer perseverance and dedication are required on your part for acupuncture to work for you.
How Many Sessions Will You Require?
If you are thinking that getting yourself poked with needles for once will do the trick, well that is not the case. Just the way, a single workout session at the gym or a day’s run cannot fetch you any fruitful results, the same rule applies for acupuncture. You need to be patient and consistent with this practice. If you want to see results, you need to stay focused and make changes in your lifestyle along with a positive approach towards life. Also, acupuncture treatment may vary from one practitioner to another. The length and intensity of the treatment may be determined after analysing your condition and other associated factors.
However, on an average, if you are planning on losing anywhere between 10 to 15 pounds, you may roughly require several sessions a week for almost two to three months. But the length of the treatment may totally depend on your progress and how well you may be adapting to the technique. In short, there are no fixed sessions, and they may vary as per individual needs. If you are looking for acupuncture for weight loss at home, you may look out for practitioners who provide treatments at homes.
Possible Side Effects of Acupuncture
Acupuncture is a very safe procedure; however, the probable side-effects may depend on the expertise and experience of the professional offering the treatment. Therefore, to minimise your chances of any risks or side-effects, it is important that you seek treatment from an experienced and well-renowned therapist only. However, sometimes certain complications or side-effects may occur that may include the following:
You may experience soreness or bleeding at the puncture sites.
You may develop an infection.
Sometimes organs punctures may happen due to improper needle insertion.
You may sustain an injury to the central nervous system.
In extreme cases, lung punctures may happen too.
Acupuncture may assist and help you lose weight. However, it is essential that you discuss the pros and cons of the procedure with your practitioner. Let your practitioner know If you are suffering from any ailments such as a weakened immune system, bleeding disorder or other such conditions. Also, let your acupuncture practitioner know if you are taking medications such as blood thinners.
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Priceless Gifts New Moms Will Cherish This Valentine's Day
When Valentine’s week rolls around, most husbands start scouring the marketplace for bouquets of beautiful roses or sparkling diamonds or whatever else they think will bring a smile to their wives’ face - classic V-Day gifts, in short. But, if you’ve very recently become a mom, we bet there are a few things you’ll hold closer to your heart than any flower or diamond! If you find any in the below list that catch your fancy, maybe you could start dropping hints for hubby dearest - and consequently, your other family members too!
1. Uninterrupted Sleep
Catching 40 winks seems almost like wishful thinking, now that your little one keeps you awake with his needs! In fact, sleep is on a different tangent altogether; you’re probably craving a 30-minute-long power nap just so you can recharge yourself and not look like someone who hasn’t seen a bed in years!
2. A Hot Meal
You made a cup of tea for yourself, heard your baby crying, tended to his needs, did the laundry too (since you saw the dirty clothes and figured you might as well chuck them in the washing machine then and there), and then came back to your tea - only to see it has gone ice-cold. When was the last time you had a hot meal to relish and savour for at least 10 minutes, you wonder. It does seem like a long time since, doesn’t it? Maybe a cup of hot chai or a plate of rajma-chawal would make for a romantic gift instead of a box of expensive chocolates...right?
3. Just a Little TV or Reading Time
It was probably during your pregnancy days that you last got to binge-watch your favourite shows and actually be aware of the things happening on TV. Sure, your little one provides you with all the entertainment you could have wished for; but do you still wonder what happened on the last episode of that show you were watching before you went into labour? Or wonder where that book you were reading during your pregnancy has disappeared off to? Just half an hour of delving into someone else’s life every day sounds like a fun idea, doesn’t it?
4. A Warm Bath
Pregnancy is a beautiful phase and so is the post-delivery period. But the aches and pains that accompany you all throughout these periods? Not so much beautiful as they are inconvenient! Add the fact that you’re constantly getting spit-up, pooped, or peed on and you’re left with one wish - get under a shower and STAY under that shower! Your bath time has probably come down to a record time of 5 minutes and under because you need to check on your baby and see if he’s okay in your absence. But like every new mom, there will be times you’d be left wishing for a warm bath or shower with products that smell like a dream, wiping off every stain and sign of stress!
5. A Clean House
Whether it gets cleaned by your own hands or by someone else, you don’t really care! You probably just wish to collapse on your sofa without landing on your baby’s towel or rattle, or manoeuvre through your house without tripping on his toys strewn about! You may probably even be looking at your bedsheets and sofa covers, reminiscing about the times when they were stain-free and didn’t smell like high-power detergent. There, there, mommy - we understand how you feel!
6. Some Pampering
When you were pregnant, it seemed like everyone was waiting on you hand and foot, ready to grant your every wish. Now, you seem to be your baby’s genie - and no one seems to be yours! Your husband, of course, will be trying his best to make things easier for you, but sometimes, you probably just want to sit down and cuddle with him (a relaxing massage would be a bonus!). All in all, wouldn’t you adore someone spoiling you, even if it is for a short while? Actually, that diamond ring or bouquet of roses may just do the trick too!
7. A Day Off from the ‘Icky’ Duties
There’s nothing a mom won’t do for her baby, of course. But once in a while, the countless diapers and multiple spit-ups do get to be a bit too much, right? We’re sure you’d love a day with your munchkin in all his adorable teddy-bear-like, zero-mess glory (like how his dad gets to have him, most of the time!). A day off from ‘clean-up’ duties (including diaper changes), would be fabulous, wouldn’t it?
Well, mommies, you’re not wrong in wishing for these gifts at all. When you become a parent, your world condenses and becomes small enough to fit your little one in, but there’s really no room for your needs. But it shouldn’t always be that way - you created your little miracle, so you need some off-days and me-time too. You may not be prepared to part with your baby for a really long time, so to go off and spend a day out in the city may not sound very appealing to you. So instead, this V-Day, you could ask hubby dearest to handle the baby for a short period of time, while you catch up on some well-deserved sleep, a long shower, or just some time to sit down and do nothing at all! Sounds like the perfect Valentine’s Day plan, doesn’t it?
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