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...
How to use tejpat beneficial to health? The tradition of using bay leaves to enhance the taste and appetite of food is old. Commonly used as a spice for flavoring tea or vegetables, bay leaf is also very beneficial from the point of view of health. Its leaves, which have an aromatic taste, contain essential nutrients and minerals. Tejpat contains high amounts of vitamin A, vitamin C, iron, potassium, calcium and magnesium. It also contains enzymes, which help break down proteins and improve digestion. In Ayurvedic language it is called Sinamommam Tamla. In Nepal, the leaves of the tree are called tejpat and the bark is called cinnamon. Cinnamon is a different species, Cinnammum verum (synonymous Cinnammum gelenicum). It is found in Terai to mid-hill region. What is it useful for? In Ayurveda, bay leaf is used not only for flavor but also as medicine. It is used as medicine for problems like fever, cold, indigestion, constipation. It is also useful for skin diseases and hair. It is...