It is most common problem seen in routine life. Losing a few strands in day while combing is normal. But when one notices hairfall everywhere at home or tuft of hair fall will definitely shock and makes bothersome. Signs and symptoms of hair fall: *Gradual thinning of hair *Loosening of hair *Medical issues like hypothyroidism and patients under chemotherapy,anxiolytics. Causes : Heridity :   Hair fall may run in some families as heridity (baldness) Hormonal changes : women experience Hormonal changes during pregnancy, child birth, menopause, change of contraceptive. These may cause hair fall. Stress : Excessive stress , work pressure leads to hair fall. Pollution : Exposure of hair to polluted area can also cause weakening of hair root. Excessive hair styling techniques: Procedures like bleaching,perming, curling or straightening can lead to hair breakage  Improper Hair care products : Excessive  usage of hair gels, high acidic valued shampoos, anti dandruff sampoos with

KHALAM (Medicated Buttermilk) Ingredients Quantity Ginger - Small piece  Buttermilk - 2 cups  Asafoetida - 2 pinches Turmeric powder - 2 pinches Rock salt - as per taste Pepper - 2 pinches Or Red chillies - 2 no's. Total quantity: 1 glass Method of preparation Paste of ginger should be added to boiling buttermilk and further boiled for a minute.  Add powdered asafoetida, rock-salt and pepper. Health benefits It is an appetizer and beneficial during recovery from any illness. Useful  during cold, cough, digestive problems or any other health problem.  Precautions Buttermilk may cause allergic reactions in some people with lactose intolerance. Courtesy: AYUSHMAN BHARAT

AYUSH MINITSRY SUGGESTION: Turmeric milk, Kadha, yoga The govt advocated use of ashwagandha, guduchi, pippali, Ayush 64 tablets and yoga to prevent Covid, treat mild symptoms and for post-Covid self-care. From sipping hot turmeric milk,  kadha  to  performing yoga, and consuming  ashwagandha  and  guduchi  — the Narendra Modi government Tuesday released the official protocol of using ayurveda and yoga for Covid-19 prevention and treatment of patients with mild or no symptoms. The Ministry of AYUSH has been promoting ayurveda since the beginning of the pandemic claiming that alternative medicines can help improve immunity against the novel coronavirus. Prime Minister Narendra Modi also promoted  the advice by the ministry in his address to the nation in April. While last month, the health ministry issued guidelines for managing post-recovery symptoms of Covid-19, the AYUSH Ministry has now released the National Clinical Management Protocol for Covid-19 patients.   Union Heal

TRADITIONAL FOOD RECIPES from AYUSH SYSTEMS of MEDICINE  RAGI AND BANANA SMOOTHIE A Smoothie is a thick, creamy and cold beverage made from pure raw fruits, vegetables and sometimes dairy products, typically using a blender.  The healthfulness of a smoothie depends on its ingredients and their  proportions. Many smoothies include large or multiple servings of fruits and vegetables, which are recommended in a healthy diet and intended to be a meal replacement. Ingredients Quantity Ragi powder/ flakes - 3 spoons (45 gm) Ripe banana - 1-1/2 (120 gm) Jaggery or palm sugar - 15 gm Milk/ coconut water/ butter milk  coconut milk/ plain water - 200 ml No. of servings: 1 glass (250-300 ml) Method of preparation   Roast washed and dried ragi, make fine powder. If ragi flakes are available, soak for 5 minutes.In a blender add banana, jaggery / palm sugar, ragi flakes or powder and blend for few seconds. Then add the liquid of choice and then blend for some or time till it is smooth an