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Showing posts with label child health. Show all posts
Showing posts with label child health. Show all posts

Thursday, 29 December 2011

Importance of DHA during Pregnancy


DHA is the short form for an essential omega-3 fat called decosahexanoic acid. It is very important for the development of eyes and brain in babies. Algae and the fishes are the richest source of the omega-3 fat. If you are pregnant then you should understand the importance of DHA.


This is a vegetarian source and essential for child health. DHA and pregnancy are co-related to each other for the infants health. DHA is produced naturally in breast milk and plays vital role in mental and visual development during baby’s first few years of existence.

DHA and pregnancy- Health benefits during pregnancy:

In the past both doctors and the mothers were unaware of the DHA’s benefits. But, current studies show, DHA is essential for both mothers and infants health. It is one of the most important nutrients for baby’s nervous system. It supports the neurological development of the baby. 

Sunday, 30 October 2011

Healthy Eating to Help Childhood Obesity



Childhood obesity is the problem on the rise in today’s modern world, especially the first world countries are hit hard by this epidemic kid’s disease. The unhealthy eating habits with lessor physical movements are adding up to the problem of childhood obesity.

The problems of early childhood, diabetes type 2 in kids and many more problems are the cost of obesity problem many developing nations are bearing. With the problem being addressed by United Nation, more emphasis is now being put on child health and healthy eating.



Wednesday, 29 June 2011

Autism Spectrum




HMnK proudly present the spectrum of autism tendencies present in the children, compared with normal children of their age. These signs distinguish an autistic child from normal. These autism spectrum is explained below;

Tuesday, 28 June 2011

Symptoms of Autism






Parents of children with autism suggest that something is wrong with their child when the child is 18 months old and look for support when the child is 2 years old. Autistic children typically have difficulties in verbal and nonverbal communication, social interaction and imaginative play. Some also show aggression towards other people or even themselves, have repetitive body movements, unusual preferences, difficulties in adopting change, aggression towards fast moving things or things out of routine. Some people with autism are sensitive in the range of the senses (sight, hearing, touch / feeling, smell and taste).

What is Autism







The word autism derives from the Greek pronoun "autos" means "self" where "autism" meaning "self-centeredness". Autism is a particularly difficult to understand and complex mental disorder which are characterized by:

  • Living in own thoughts, feelings and ideas.
  • Self separateness from the outside world.
  • Social cut down with other people.


Friday, 24 June 2011

Causes of Childhood Obesity




Many factors can contribute towards your child to get obese. Here is a list of factors that may, individually or collectively, be the reason for your young one to be obese;

What is Childhood Obesity




Childhood obesity is a serious disease that affects children and adolescents. Childhood obesity occurs when a child has a much higher weight in the normal weight given his age and size. Childhood obesity leads to many serious diseases that was once only known to occur in adulthood (such as diabetes, hypertension, and high cholesterol).  Childhood obesity not only causes these mad medical conditions, it also hits socially to the kids in the shape of bad self-esteem and depression.