Expert's advice: Cold weather is increasing, do not take medicine indiscriminately if you have a cold As the country, including Kathmandu, has started to experience extreme cold, experts have suggested not to buy medicine if you have a cold this season. Children and senior citizens especially need more care during the winter season. Experts have urged people to take necessary precautions, saying that children are more likely to suffer from respiratory problems, colds, throat infections, stomach aches, etc. during the winter season. Pediatrician Dr. Ramhari Chapagain of Kanti Children's Hospital says that respiratory problems, pneumonia, and 'cold diarrhea' (cold-related diarrhea) are more common during the winter. 'Nutritious food is needed to protect children from colds. Although children need nutritious food at any time, they need it more during winter than at other times. It helps in digesting common diseases,' he said. He also said that all the vaccines pro...
What happens to the body when there is a lack of vitamin E? Vitamin E strengthens muscles and thins blood. It also works as an antioxidant. It also plays an important role in strengthening the immune system and protecting the body from various allergies. It also helps to control good cholesterol without increasing bad cholesterol in the blood. Therefore, this vitamin is very necessary for the human body. There are two types of vitamins - water soluble and fat soluble. Water-soluble vitamins include vitamin B1, vitamin B complex and vitamin C. But vitamin E is a fat-soluble vitamin. It should be included in regular daily diet. How much does the body need? According to people, its needs are different. Its requirement depends on the age. Infants to adolescents require 4 milligrams to 11 milligrams daily, while adults require 10 to 15 milligrams of the vitamin daily. Similarly, pregnant women need 5-6 milligrams more than normal people daily. An average of 20 to 30 milligrams is requi...