Tools to measure your body stats and calorie requirements

Calories calculator for various activities




BMR



BMI calculator

Category
BMI range – kg/m2
Very severely underweightless than 15
Severely underweightfrom 15.0 to 16.0
Underweightfrom 16.0 to 18.5
Normal (healthy weight)from 18.5 to 25
Overweightfrom 25 to 30
Obese Class I (Moderately obese)from 30 to 35
Obese Class II (Severely obese)from 35 to 40
Obese Class III (Very severely obese)over 40

Calorie requirements calculator

http://www.healthycalculators.com/calories-intake-requirement.php

http://www.healthycalculators.com/body-fat.php

IDEAL BODY WEIGHT CALCULATOR
http://www.healthycalculators.com/body-weight.php
http://www.caloriecount.com/tools/calories-goal
http://www.healthycalculators.com/weight-gain-calculator.php
http://www.healthycalculators.com/weight-loss-calculator.php

 http://www.prokerala.com/health/health-calculators/protein-calculator.php?utm_source=prokerala&utm_medium=nav&utm_campaign=sidecontent

 http://www.prokerala.com/health/health-calculators/weight-gain-calculator.php
http://www.weightrainer.net/gaincalc.html

http://scoobysworkshop.com/accurate-calorie-calculator/


Tamil diet plan for weight loss (1200 calories)

MENUAMOUNTCALORIES (KCAL)PROTEIN (GMS)
EARLY MORNING
Warm water with Lemon1 glass—–——
Tea(without sugar)1cup354
Marie biscuits256-
Total calories-91Protein – 4
BREAKFAST
Sprouts dosa2 small2005
Tomato + onion chutney1 cup / 50 gms200.5
Total calories-220Protein-5.5
OR
2 Egg White omlette with capsicum(2 egg white )1507
Brown Bread Slice2 no.1003
Total calories-250Protein-10
MID MORNING
Apple / Mixed fruit bowl1 med / 50- 60 gms40—
Green Tea (No Sugar)—-—-——
LUNCH
Vegetable brown rice pulav1/3 rd soup bowl (50 gms uncooked)2003
Cucumber and onion raita1 small bowl753.5
Mix veg salad1 bowl302
Total calories-305Proteins-8.5
 OR
Ragi balls (kaali),3 medium size2006
Vendakkai Poriyal (lady finger veg)1 med bowl482
Keerai thandu Sambar1 med bowl753
Salad1 med bowl302
Total calories – 353Proteins – 13.5
10 minutes,walk post lunch + 1 cup warm water with lemon / Green tea (no sugar)
EVENING
Green tea / Coffee (without sugar)1 cup352
Pachai payaru sundal
(sprouted green gram)		1 bowl704
Total calories-105Protein-6
DINNER
Samai Khichadi (fox tail / little millet khichadi)1 soup bowl2557
Thayir pachadi1 med bowl701.5
Salad1 medium bowl302
Total calories-335Proteins-10.5
10 minutes,walk post lunch + 1 cup warm water with lemon / Green tea (no sugar)
BED TIME
Milk1 cup752
Soaked almonds4 no.203
Total calories – 95Total Proteins – 5
TOTALTotal calories=1191Total protein=45
This 1200 calorie Tamil diet plan for weight loss will help you lose 3-4 kgs weight in a month. This Tamil diet plan for weight loss is best to be followed along with a 45 minutes workout schedule. You can choose on walking, swimming, skating, or any other workout. Please note that the above mentioned Tamil diet plan for weight loss is for reference only.

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Essential medical tests for women



Below is a table for the list of essential medical tests for women at various points of life

Ophthalmology
A basic eye exam by age 40 and then every two years until 65.
Dental tests
Twice-a-year teeth cleanings and checkups should begin six months after your baby teeth   appear and continue for life.
Clinical breast  Examination
This must be done every 1 to 3 years.
After 40  A yearly examination by a qualified and trained medical personnel is a must.
Mammography
Annual Mammography From 40 to 50 years of age, yearly mammography is recommended. After 50 years of age, mammography may be done every 2 years.


Pap Smear
The American Cancer Society (ACS) recommends that the Pap test be done annually until age 30.
After 30, if a healthy woman has had three completely normal Pap tests in a row, she can have a Pap test every  three years


Lipid
After a baseline screening for cholesterol levels in your 20s, get one at least every five years. From age 40 up, get your cholesterol and blood sugar (to check for diabetes) tested every year because heart attack and diabetes risks rise as you age.
Bone density
Have your first DXA (dual-energy X-ray) test at age 65 and another every five years thereafter. Women can lose up to 30 percent of their bone mass in the five to seven years following menopause. Get tested at menopause if you weigh less than 127 pounds, have ever smoked, have a history of nontraumatic fractures as an adult, or have a family history of osteoporosis.





Colonoscopy
Doctors suggest you have your first colonoscopy at age 50. If a parent or sibling was diagnosed with colorectal cancer or polyps before 50, you are at higher risk and should get your first test 10 years before they were diagnosed and repeat it at least every five years. If no problems are found and you have no family history, testing can be limited to once every 10 yea

·         Colorectal health testing -- Get screened starting at age 50 with either fecal occult blood testing, sigmoidoscopy, or colonoscopy.


Thyroid profile
Deficiency of the thyroid gland that strikes about 10% of women


Diabetes mellitus


People who are obese or who have high cholesterol, hypertension, frequent thirst, frequent urination, fatigue, blurry vision, or a family history of diabetes.




References
  • https://www.caring.com/articles/15-medical-tests-every-woman-should-have?page=2
  • http://www.breastcancerindia.net/screening/guidelines.html
  • http://blog.healthtap.com/2011/05/national-womens-health-week-10-medical-tests-for-women/

Botox for Migraine




Migraine result from a combination of blood vessel enlargement and the release of chemicals from nerves that causes the sympathetic nervous system to respond with feelings of nausea, diarrhea, and vomiting. The drug works by temporarily blocking nerve signals that release such chemicals that cause inflammation and pain. "Though chronic migraine cannot be cured permanently, OnaBotulinum toxin typeA can significantly decrease the severity and frequency of migraine attacks," said Dr Kumar.
The nerve points from where the headache originates is identified and shots are given at these sites on the scalp. The needles used for these shots are thin and the prick is not painful. Generally 150 units of botox are injected during one sitting to provide relief for at least six months. It costs about Rs20,000.

Dr Vikash Agarwal, consultant neurologist at Apollo Hospitals said botox is being used in treatment of other neurological problems like dystonia. "Though it provides relief to chronic migraine patients, botox should never be the first leg of treatment. It is not a cure, but an option for interim relief. It should be prescribed only when conventional methods of treatment fail. Excess amounts of botox could cause weakness of facial muscles," he said.



http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chennai/Now-women-take-botox-shots-not-for-beauty-but-relief-from-headache/articleshow/35578477.cms

procedure costs

RhinoplastyIN₨70000  -  IN₨120000
Breast ImplantsIN₨120000  -  IN₨150000
LiposuctionFrom IN₨35000
GynecomastiaFrom IN₨50000
Tummy TuckIN₨150000  -  IN₨180000
FaceliftIN₨120000  -  IN₨150000
Breast ReductionIN₨90000  -  IN₨120000
Breast LiftIN₨140000  -  IN₨180000
Full Abdominoplasty
Areola ReductionIN₨50000  -  IN₨70000

cosmetic prodedures costs india

Photorejuvenation: This procedure uses intense pulsed light to take care of color imperfections in your skin. It's a great solution for a sun tan, uneven skin tone and age spots. Ideally, this treatment should be done for about three months.
Cost: Approximately `3,000 per session.
Glycolic acid peels: Exfoliating peels use glycolic acid to remove dead skin. A two-month treatment is all it takes to achieve that much-wanted glow.
Cost: `800 to `1,200 a session.
Microdermabrasion aka skin polishing: There are two types of microdermabrasion — one with the aluminium crystals and the other with a diamond tip probe. This treatment exfoliates the skin and has deeper action than peels. It helps get rid of acne scars, black heads and open pores while giving a polished look to your skin. Also use this treatment for your back, tummy, hands and legs too.
Cost: `1,500 to `3,000.
Botox and fillers: A jab of botox can take care of crow's feet, laugh and frown lines and fine wrinkles. And for those of you who haven't been blessed with Angelina Jolie's lips, fillers will give you that coveted pout.
Cost: `10,000 onwards.

A botox injection costs anywhere up to Rs 5000 per injection and a chin treatment using botox would perhaps cost anywhere between Rs 50, 000 to Rs  lakhs. "The effect of botox injections lasts for about 4-5 months and you need repeat injections to maintain the effect," says Dr Soin.
Mesoglow: The Mesoglow treatment brings back the glow to your face, especially after the daily grind leaves it dull and lifeless. With tiny injections and a vitamin concoction, your skin will regain its moisture in just a couple of sessions.
Cost: `3,000 to `5,000.
Laser hair removal: Laser hair removal can be used to remove facial hair as well as hair from the surface of the body.
Cost: `1,500 per session, depending on area.
. FAT GRAFTING

 While fillers have to be repeated often within weeks, fat grafting is a good idea as it offers a permanent solution and there are no side effects too. 
This procedure costs between Rs 50, 000 to Rs 60, 000.


 LIQUID FACELIFTS
 Overall, using fillers can cost an upto Rs 1 lakh if one has to get more than one part of the face corrected. Otherwise, the cost of a lip augmentation could be just about  Rs 25, 000. 
 Removing eye bags costs anywhere around Rs 45, 000 and brow lifts cost around Rs 70, 000.






For a cost of  Rs 25, 000, women can have Preity Zinta like dimples too. Acquiring that "cute smile" takes about an hour and involves scooping out a portion of the cheeks. While some want the sunken look, others want them plumped up .







http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/life-style/beauty/Quick-beauty-tips-for-brides-to-be/articleshow/10691866.cms

Swine flu in Chennai - What you should know.

What is it?

SARS, swine flu, Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) and Ebola, all of them are zoonotic in nature. That means, the virus starts from animals and gets transmitted to humans. There are factors like deforestation and captive animal breeding that creates a conveyer belt for viruses to move from its wild to human habitat.
The Pandemic H1N1/09 virus is a swine origin Influenza A virus subtype H1N1 virus strain responsible for the 2009 flu pandemic. 
After the initial calamity, the pandemic subsided with occasional sporadic outbreaks. The Indian swine flu 2015 outbreak is part of this cycle.
·         Second half of 20009-first quarter 2011- H1N1 strain predominant
·         Second half of 2011- a H3N2 and B group viruses became predominant
·         From the beginning of 2012, H1N1 has again become the dominant strain
In January alone, according to Union Health Ministry statistics, the total deaths in India came to 191.

Mode of spread

·         Mainly through coughs and sneezes of people who are H1N1 positive.

Communicability

·         3-5 days from clinical onset in adults; Up to 7 days in young children

Incubation Period

·         1-2 days

Host Factors

  • Young children
  • Old age; Pregnant mothers,
  • Health workers,
  • Co-morbid conditions (Lung disease, heart disease, liver
  • disease, kidney disease, blood disorders,
  • Diabetes);
  • Immuno-compromised;
  • longterm steroid treatment.

Symptoms

Fever, sore throat, body aches, headache, chills, fatigue, nausea, vomiting and even diarrhoea.
However, the clinical assessment of severe cases is very different from that of seasonal flu.

Diagnosis

The diagnosis made through laboratory test of respiratory specimen from patients. A respiratory specimen would need to be collected within the first 4 to 5 days of illness. Tests are conducted at special labs authorized by the Government.

Prevention and treatment

Vaccine

            Swine flu vaccines in India are imported. As a result, each swine flu shot costs anywhere between Rs. 500 and Rs. 1,000.
The WHO and the Indian Academy of Paediatrics (IAP) have recommended trivalent influenza vaccine that should be administered to high-risk groups just before the monsoon.


Treatment

If diagnosed early, swine flu is easy to treat, so there is no need for panic. The US Center for Disease Control and Prevention and the WHO recommend the use of Tamiflu (oseltamivir) or Relenza (zanamivir) for treating swine flu. Besides antivirals, palliative care focused on controlling fevers and maintaining fluid balance goes a long way to ensure recovery. In fact, the majority of 
Two antiviral agents have been reported to help prevent or reduce the effects of swine flu. They are zanamivir (Relenza) and oseltamivir (Tamiflu), both of which are also used to prevent or reduce influenza A and B symptoms
 Severe infections in some patients may require additional supportive measures such as ventilation support and treatment of other infections like pneumonia that can occur in patients with a severe flu infection.
Tamil Nadu Swine flu call centre
Call 044-24350496, 044-24334811, 9444340496, 9361482899 and 104 for information related to swine flu and fever, diagnostic centers and treatment from government hospitals
Chennai.
87, T.H. Road, Tondiarpet, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Ph- 91-44- 25912686/87/88

(24/7 Service) Guindy, Chennai – 32 
Ph- 91-44- 22501520/22501521/22501522

Opp. Central Railway Station, Chennai – 03
Ph- 91-44- 25305000/25305723/25305721/25330300


Rippon Building, Chennai – 03


#13, Dr. Nair Road, T. Nagar, Chennai – 17
Ph- 044-28151247, 044-28151348, 044-28152348

#197, Peters Road, Royapettah, Chennai – 17
Ph- 044-28418333, 044-28418334, 044-28418335
Mobile - 9841063666, 9841097778

#S7, Thiru Vi Ka Industrial Estate, Guindy, Chennai-32
Ph- 044-22328118, 044-22311423, 044-22316500 Mobile – 9841062221

References