Health is a measure of quality of life that is difficult to define and measure.
In the 1940s, the World Health Organization (WHO) defined health as a “state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.”
At the first International Conference on Health Promotion in Ottawa, Canada (1986), the Ottawa Charter for Health Promotion built on the WHO’s concept and further defined health as “a resource for everyday life … a positive concept emphasizing social and personal resources, as well as physical capabilities.”
Good health enables one to function independently within a changing environment.
New Year’s Eve has always been a time for looking back to the past, and more importantly, forward to the coming year i.e. 2013. It’s … Read more
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Online buying is gaining a momentum in India, and I have seen more and more ads are coming for online pharmacies. A recent US FDA … Read more
A kaleidoscope is an optical device consisting of mirrors that reflect images of bits of coloured glass or other objects in a symmetrical geometric design through a viewer. The design may be changed endlessly by rotating the section containing the loose fragments.
I have noticed a rising usage of cell phones in the class rooms. I found students playing with their mobile phones even during a serious lecture, and most of times they keep continue texting or touching their smartphones to check their SMS, missed calls or other stuffs in spite of warnings.
I learned the power of being thankful in my life. And, sometimes, I try to humble myself and hold a 2-3 minute gratitude session and think about what I’m grateful for and who I’m grateful for. I don’t do it every day, but let me tell you, on the days I do it, it makes me very happy.
Hans Rosling speaking at TED on “Asia’s rise — how and when” humbly accepted that Indian students were better in the world. He says “Once … Read more
I believe, this Anatomage Table should be available in all medical colleges of India. Even this is amazing and useful for clinicians and practicing physician. Medical Colleges must install Anatomage Table and with the CME programs these institutions help raising the standards of GPs.
Each year, we recognize World TB Day on March 24, often with a variety of activities leading up to the official day. This annual event commemorates the date in 1882 when Dr. Robert Koch announced his discovery of Mycobacterium tuberculosis, the bacillus that causes tuberculosis (TB).
What is Integrative Pediatrics? It would follow logically that Integrative Pediatrics is Pediatric Integrative Medicine, or simply stated, Integrative Medicine for kids.
The award-winning PBS’ “Savvy Moms” program explores integrative medicine in pediatrics, with Dana Ullman, MPH (homeopathic author and educator) and Ari Brown, MD (representatative of the American Academy of Pediatrics).