Winter Water Intake : Artemis Hospital Gurgaon

Our body needs water to stay hydrated, regulate body temperature and maintain the proper functioning of cells, organs, and tissues.

Benefits of Drinking Water

•    Fights fatigue: Muscle needs proper electrolyte and water balance in the body to function properly. The dehydrated body tends to feel more tired.
•    Prevents heartburn
•    Avoids constipation: When a body does not get enough water required, it takes it from the internal sources causing constipation.
•    Avoids joint pains: Cartilage is made up of 95% water, lack of which hamper its ability to function properly.
•    Prevents bloating
•    Flushes out toxin from the body

During winter months, the temperature goes down so does the water intake. We forget that even if we don’t feel thirsty, the body needs water. Its role in the body stays same irrespective of the season.

Not drinking enough water can increase our risk of dehydration during winter months.

How to keep up the water levels in winter

It is always recommended to drink 8-10 glasses of water every day.

Now let’s throw some light upon how to keep up with this advice during winters.

1.    Everyone feels good taking a hot beverage during cold weather. A nice cup of hot green tea or even hot water with lemon can help maintain the water count.
2.    Eat fruits and vegetables which have high water content in them such as strawberry, cucumber, spinach, pear, broccoli and much more.
3.    Soups contain a lot of water and can help stay hydrated. Add any seasonal veggies to the soup for the nutritional boost.
4.    Limit caffeine and alcoholic beverage intake as they tend to make our body even more dehydrated.

Source : http://www.artemishospitals.com/hospital-blog/news/news-detail/172/fatigue

Dr Manjinder Sandhu explain signs of heart attack, you shouldn't ignore

Dr Manjinder Sandhu, Medical Director & Director Cardiology, at Artemis Hospitals Gurgaon explains 8 early heart attack signs you shouldn't ignore.

Symptoms explain by Artemis Hospital :

Pain or uneasiness in the chest --- Discomfort in the chest is apparently the most common sign that something is wrong with the heart's functioning. The signs mainly show in the form of a sensation of pressure, tightness or squeezing in the centre of your chest. Also known as angina, this pain is often accompanied by palpitations (feeling like your heart is beating too fast or irregularly). 

Pain that spreads to the arm --- Experiencing constant pain that starts from the chest and spreads to the arm is yet another common symptom of an impending heart attack. 

Difficulty in breathing while sleeping --- Snoring a little while sleeping is considered to be normal. However, problem escalates when a person has major difficulty in breathing while sleeping. It has a direct relationship with extra stress being put on the heart, says Dr Manjinder Sandhu. 

Dizziness and fatigue --- A feeling of dizziness and fatigue experienced quite often can turn out to be major cause of concern. It is a common sign of a heart problem that your body keeps sending, which you must not ignore. 

Profuse sweating --- Breaking out in heavy sweat without any physical activity is often a sign of a looming heart problem. 

Persistent cough --- Though, in majority of the cases, coughing is not a sign of heart problem. However, persistent cough accompanied with pink/white mucus indicates that you need to pay attention to your heart’s health. The experienced medics at Artemis Hospital, Gurgaon believe that this mainly happens when the heart forces blood back into the lungs. 

Swelling in ankles, feet and hands --- Swollen ankles, feet and hands often indicate a heart problem. This usually occurs when your heart is not able to pump blood effectively. Don't ignore it! 

Jaw/throat pain --- Discomfort or pain arising at the centre of chest that spreads up to the throat or jaw can also be a symptom of a heart problem.

The severity of heart problems makes it important to keep a check on these symptoms. It is equally important to know that a healthy heart always stays in a healthy body.