Health Tips - Dr. Varsha's Health Solutions

Sunscreens – Important Points, Types and Protection

Sunscreens (or sunblocks) are a combination of agents available as creams, lotions, sprays, gels etc. for application on the skin to protect from the ultraviolet (UV rays) of the sun. UV RAYS The sun’s rays consist of the visible spectrum of light (VIBGYOR) and the invisible ultraviolet (UV) and infra-red rays. UV rays are of

Understanding Cardiomyopathy – 5 Main Aspects

What is Cardiomyopathy? How is it different from Myocarditis? As the word suggests, cardiomyopathy is a disease (pathy) of the muscles (myo) of the heart (cardio). When heart muscles get damaged, the force of contraction decreases, and so does the amount of blood pumped out into the arteries. This eventually leads to heart failure. Cardiomyopathy

Skin Hygiene, Care and Protection – 5 Important points

Skin hygiene and care are important to not only avoid skin infection but also to improve overall skin and general health. Face hygiene Wash your face regularly for effective skin hygiene. This is a must – when you get up in the morning during bath after coming home from public places after removing make-up (always

Post-COVID Care and Recovery – 5 Important Points

Updated Oct 2021 Post-COVID care and awareness are very important, and an area of continued research and learning. The term ‘recovered from COVID’ is technically accorded to those who have been free of fever (>100 deg F) for 3 consecutive days with normal oxygen saturation minimum 10 days after COVID symptom onset. This implies recovery

Temperature and Fever – Accurate Measurement and Interpretation

Taking the temperature accurately and documenting fever is an important part of many diseases or infections. Oral thermometers can be digital or mercury types calibrated in Celsius or Fahrenheit. Accurate recording of temperature is very important to avoid undue panic or errors in clinical decisions. The following points should be kept in mind while recording