Psychiatrists and psychologists have higher incidence of mental illness in themselves!

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Psychiatrists and psychologists treat mental issues of their patients. But what about their own mental illnesses?  Psychiatrists and psychologists are more ill mentally  Doctors   are in great stress during their training as well as career period. The workload, busy and fast life schedules, and higher expectations and competitiveness and the nature of the job itself leads to a sense of exhaustion, both physical and mental. There is a heavy burnout. Moreover, time for socialization is almost nil.  Hence, doctors are in grave risk of suffering from mental health illnesses. And in this, psychiatrists and psychologists have a higher risk and incidence of mental health issues.  It is a sad truth that psychiatrists and psychologists are more ill mentally than general public or other doctors. This has been known but not accepted and recognised sufficiently.  Also, read: Narcissist mothers are non-loving and jealous of their daughters  Studies have revealed that psychiatrists and psychologists

Glutinous or sticky rice: all you need to know on this Eastern Asian rice

Far east and south eastern Asian nations eat a lot of glutinous rice. It is their staple food that is also used to make a variety of main course dishes as well as snacks and desserts. How good and healthy is this type of rice? What are its nutritional values and health benefits? Let us look at it one by one.

Glutinous rice

It is also called as sticky rice and is grown predominantly in South eastern Asian countries. They have a unique opacity and become sticky after cooking or with heat treatment. This type of cooked rice sticks together and is easier to eat with chopsticks. Hence it is used as sushi rice. 


The name suggests that it is glue like and sticky. It does not mean that it contains gluten. It is rich in amylopectin and low in amylose. Hence its glycemic index is low. Bangladesh, China, Nepal, Burma, Indonesia, the Philippines, Japan are some of the countries that consume it to a large extent. 

Nutritional value of glutinous rice

Taichin is a type of glutinous rice. 100g of cooked glutinous rice provides 97 cals. It has 76.63% water in it. The protein is 2.02 g and lipids are just 0.19 g. There is 1 g fiber in it and 2 mg of elemental calcium. Iron, magnesium, phosphorus amounts are 0.14 mg, 5 mg, and 8 mg respectively. 

It is rich in vitamin B, selenium, zinc, magnesium, phosphorus, and copper in it. It has less fat and adequate proteins and fiber. 

Health uses and benefits

Its composition aids in prevention of many diseases. It helps in regulation of diabetic state, prevents chronic ailments, is good for digestion, and reduces body inflammation. Its antioxidant properties decreases oxidative srress if the body. Hence it is good for ageing and cancer halt. It can boost immunity due to its B complex vitamins and zinc content. The high mineral content helps in improving bone density and prevention of osteoporosis in later age. The low fat content implies that it is beneficial for heart, weight loss, prevention of weight gain and for lowering blood pressure and keeping arteries healthy. Enzyme, hormone production and body metabolism is linked in a good way with sticky rice. 


Why not try it? You will not repent it. 

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