During changing weather, everyone needs to guard against common immunity-related illnesses such as cold and flu. Since these are highly contagious illnesses, the best thing you can do is prevent them from taking hold in the first place. A healthy diet and plenty of exercise are the best methods of combating the common cold. Here,...
This article will help you start off with a self examination that you can take at home. Read on to find out how. WHO? All women in all age groups starting from adolescent to old age must examine their breasts once a month. WHY? Most breast lumps have been found by women themselves. If breast...
The two genes that are most well-known as being indicators of breast cancer risk are BRCA1 and BRCA2. These genes are actually present in every human being. However, some people inherit a mutated form of either one or both of these genes. Carrying a mutated BRCA1 and/or BRCA2 gene increases your risk of breast cancer....
8 Medical tests Women Cannot Afford to Miss Every woman’s average day is almost routine…care for your family, meet deadlines and possibly hope for some time to relax later. But in the midst of all this, have you noticed how health automatically takes a backseat? And no, we aren’t talking about your exercise regime. We...
Feeling tired and fatigued or notice a sudden weight gain? It could be your thyroid causing it! Worldwide millions of people suffer from thyroid disorders and particularly susceptible are women. On World Thyroid Day (25th May) here is a very quick article on what you should know about thyroid and thyroid related disorders. The Thyroid...
Confused about breast screening and what it entails? This article will tell you all you need to know! What is a mammogram? Breast screening is a way of finding breast cancer early and this is usually done with a mammogram. A mammogram is an x ray of the breast. Screening mammogram, is a test to...
There are many myths about cancer that cause a lot of confusion which leads us to question what is true and to be believed and what should be ignored. If you come across any questions, you can address these issues to any doctor or health care professional. Only women get breast cancer. Men too get...
In our previous post, we told you about some of the myths surrounding Breast Cancer, and whether they were true or false. Today, we bring to you another set of Breast Cancer myths, along with the facts about them. Obesity increases the risk of breast cancer. Obesity is one of the factors that can increase...
I am here today to share with you my story of my battle with breast cancer. I am a housewife and lived a normal life, caring for my family and home just like any other housewife. One evening in August 2009, while I sat down to relax after completing all my chores, I felt...
World Diabetes Day is the primary global awareness campaign of the diabetes mellitus world and is held on November 14 of each year. It was introduced in 1991 by the International Diabetes Federation and the World Health Organization in response to the alarming rise of diabetes around the world. The day marks the birthday of...
Health insurance plans, commonly known as mediclaim policies, are today one of the most popular policies for a good reason. Health insurance provides cover to your medical expenses if insured (individual) is hospitalised for more than 24 hours. The expenses normally covered are cost of operation, nursing and doctors fees, diagnostic tests, room charges as...
In our first article in this series (Tax Planning Series I – Deductions under Income Tax Act) we spoke about the various tax rebates you can avail under different sections of the Income Tax Act. However, investors should not just buy insurance without giving it much thought apart from saving tax. There are many types...
It’s the last quarter of the financial year and the time has come to turn your attention to tax planning and filing tax returns for the year gone by. All earning people are busy in doing Google the words like – Tax Planning, Tax Saving, Tax Filing. In this article we try to focus on...
We understand how important it is for you to take good decisions about your money. Even if you’re planning your taxes at the last minute, you can still make wise investment choices! Hence, we’re bringing to you a special webinar on tax planning that will give you all the knowledge you need to: Save tax...
Did you miss the webinar on breast cancer awareness? Watch this recording of the webinar as three panel experts demystify the topic of breast cancer. Learn, discuss and get your queries answered from the experts. *Note: The photographs in this material are used for illustrative purposes only.
A diagnosis of any life threatening disease, especially cancer, can change one’s life and start one on a journey of physical, emotional and psychological challenges. In our society and to many, even now cancer is equal to a death sentence with no hope for an appeal. It is at this junction that the counsellor or...
Being Breast Aware The breasts are made up of fat , connective tissue and glandular tissue . The glands are where the breast milk is produced. A network of milk ducts connect the glands in the lobes to the nipple. A woman’s breasts may feel different at different times of the menstrual cycle, sometimes becoming...
It is that time of the year that we think about breasts and cancer, but shouldn’t the focus be all through the year? Our awareness to breast cancer is similar to our new year’s resolution when we make up our minds to change unacceptable behaviours, but seldom does our resolution last. Let us translate this...
HEAL Consultancy is an all women’s network making inroads into educational institutions and the community reaching doable best practices within the system. We train trainers in basic healthcare and create awareness through information, education and communication (IEC) in the community. The clinical component of our services include basic health camps, screening for women’s cancers and...
