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ದಿನಕ್ಕೆ ಎಷ್ಟು ನೀರು ಕುಡಿಯಬೇಕು? ಅತಿಯಾದರೆ ಅಮೃತವೂ ವಿಷವೇ!
“ಡಾಕ್ಟ್ರೇ, ನಾನು ಪ್ರತಿದಿನ ಎಷ್ಟಾಗುತ್ತೋ ಅಷ್ಟು ಜಾಸ್ತಿ ನೀರು ಕುಡಿಯೋಕೆ ಟ್ರೈ ಮಾಡ್ತೀನಿ.” “ನನ್ನ ಯೂರಿನ್ (ಮೂತ್ರ) ಬಣ್ಣ ನೀರಿನ ಥರ ಕ್ಲಿಯರ್ ಆಗಿರಲಿಲ್ಲ ಅಂದ್ರೆ, ನಾನು ಕಡಿಮೆ ನೀರು ಕುಡೀತಿದ್ದೀನಿ ಅಂತ ಅರ್ಥ ಅಲ್ವಾ?”…
The Hydration Myth: Why Drinking “More” Is Not Always Better
Water is essential for life, but in popular culture, it has achieved a mythical status. We are constantly told that “more is better,” and that we…
Eat Right, Eat Light
People often try anything to help them lose weight. The reasons to lose weight are many – to be healthy, maintain fitness, or to look and…
Oxygen Therapy via Venturi Devices: A Practical Guide
Oxygen supplementation is a cornerstone of emergency care. Room air contains only 21% oxygen, an amount insufficient for many patients presenting with breathlessness. Several devices allow…
Why Is It Hard to Lose Weight? The Truth About Insulin
“Doctor, I eat very little. I skip dinner. I walk every day. But my weight is stuck.” I hear this every single day. For the last…
Emergency Drug Infusion Reference for the ICU
Precision in the preparation and delivery of critical care drugs is non-negotiable in the intensive care unit. Errors in dilution or infusion rate for vasoactive and…
Bitter Taste in Mouth? A Simple Guide to Dysgeusia
Have you ever noticed a bitter taste in your mouth when you’re sick? This is a common experience, known as dysgeusia, that occurs in various illnesses.
Why does our hair turn grey?
Some scientists poke needles at our bubbles of happiness. Yes, at least they did for me. I was touting my grey hair as a sign of…
