Dementia: problem, risks, effects, and management

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I had met my classmate around 4 months back and informed her also about my mom's death. But in a recent email, she wrote to me that I had met her a couple of years back. She also enquired about my mom. Seeing her email, the first thought that came to my mind was: is she suffering from early dementia. I hope not. Maybe, she just forgot about the time that I had met her a few months back. Maybe because it was a hurried and surprise visit.  Nonetheless, dementia is on the rise. It affects people after 60 years of age. The increased life expectancy means that one will see more of such cases in the near future.  India has around 10 million dementia cases out of the world total of 57 million. This is a huge percentage. It affects not only an individual but the whole family. There is this individual who is physically okay but mentally absent. The person needs custodial care and it could turn out to be expensive. It is also emotionally disturbing to see your loved one in that state of...
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Diet during recovery phase of coronavirus infection

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 Coronavirus is affecting a large number of people. And some of them are also long covid. The latter means having covid symptoms for a prolonged time. This may be for months and includes fatigue, mental fogging, and the like. People recovering from covid are eager to know what they should eat during and after the illness when recovery phase has set in. Here are the guidelines for it. 

Covid infection 

Coronavirus is like any other viral infection. It is a systemic infection and produces a catabolic phase in the body. Besides during the active phase of the disease appetite may be low. The net result is weakness and giddiness with blood pressure fluctuations and malnutrition. 

Hence during the active symptomatic phase of the disease, one should take more fluids. Good hydration is important. Consume calories also in a liquid form if eating solids might be difficult. Prefer simple easy to digest foods that have a high content of water. Prefer to have warm water and foods so that throat irritation comes down. Have small frequent foods if nausea and bloating is present. Do not take too much of proteins during this time since it can lead to nausea. Warm soups, tea, fruit juices are good. Instant energy-providing drinks such as glucon - D are also beneficial. 

High protein diet (Source: NDTV Food) 

Post-Covid diet 

When recovery starts after 2-3 weeks, one needs to eat healthy to overcome the physical, mental, and psychological ill-effects of the virus. 

Food after the illness phase and during recuperation should be adequate and balanced. Substances to rebuild the muscles and for other organ damage recovery should be in more amounts. 

Start with more carbohydrates before switching to healthier options. Incorporate more proteins such as cottage cheese, eggs, tofu. Fruits and vegetables are good for the vitamins and minerals. Keep medicines for the end so that water does not make your stomach full right at the start of the meals. Take in more fluids. Have more calories-dense foods. Take some citrus goods for vitamin C that would build your immunity and body defenses. 

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For zinc, take lentils, almonds, pumpkin seeds, milk, and cheese. Chicken is also a good source of zinc. This is good for faster recovery. Have sun exposure to acquire your daily dose of vitamin D. 

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