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Heart Miles – Marathon in Cochin on World Heart day

agn — Mon, 06 Sep 2010 11:21:09 +0000

Cochin marathon ‘Heart Miles’ will be conducted on the world heart day which is on September 26. The distance of the marathon will be 25 kilometres. It will start at 6.30 a.m. from the Marine Drive and pass through the Shanmugham Road, Park Avenue, Durbar Hall Road, Jos Junction, Shipyard, Thevara, Naval Base, Mattanchery Wharf, Port Gate, Kundannur, Vyttila, Palarivattom and end at the Jawaharlal Nehru International Stadium, Kaloor.

Lions District, Lions Club International, Kochi Heartcare Foundation, Indian Cardiological Society, police, Kochi Corporation, Indian Navy, Arogya Keralam, and the GCDA are expected to jointly sponsor the event.

This is the first marathon to be held in Cochin, and in the coming years the marathon will be conducted as a major festival. The winner of the event will be awarded rupees 1 lakh.

Clear all your Health doubts – New Health Section In Cochinsquare

agn — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 12:15:20 +0000

Cochinsquare has been working hard to get the best and quality news on events happening in Cochin. On this busy Schedule people are selfless and are forgetting about maintaining their health. For all the well wishers and supporters in cochinsquare , we are coming up with a “Health” category . Cochin square will soon have a new category “ Health “ which will be updated and managed by Althaf Ibrahem Rana ( Diploma in HIV and Family Education) , a specialist consultant in Andrology and sexual disorders at Roy medical Hall Cochin.

He will be posting his research articles which are related to sexual disorders and myths which is becoming very common in IT field. He has been doing research and practice for a long time and he will be sharing this knowledge in Cochinsquare.

Readers will get the opportunity to ask doubts of relevant topics which the doctor will answer. Those who wish to clear the doubts and stay anonymous can post their questions in alias names.

Expect and first article on the topic “Mastubation and its Side effects “by the doctor this week later this week.

Cochin to become a tobacco free tourism destination

agn — Tue, 24 Aug 2010 11:12:42 +0000

No more tobacco in Cochin. Cochin is all set to become the first tobacco free tourism destination in the country by the end of June 2011. As part of achieving this great milestone in the history of the city, Special workshops will be held for officials, law enforcers, political and social leaders, officials in charge of public places, institutions, and local clubs and health activists.

Special workshops for officials, law enforcers, political and social leaders, officials in charge of public places, institutions, local clubs and health activists will be conducted.

There will be volunteers who will be entrusted to educate 500 persons and there will be one spokesperson for every 5,000 people. The volunteers and spokespersons will be from among the public, including lawyers, government officials, administrators, political leaders, journalists and corporate representatives. This is to equip them to review the abuse of tobacco advertisement control rules.

Squads will be formed to ensure implementation of the law and an action plan will be formulated to empower law enforcers and others to monitor violation of the law.

New Health Club for ladies in Cochin…

Deepa — Wed, 12 May 2010 10:07:21 +0000

Ladies, wanna stay young and fit??? Join the Health Club which has started in Kochi….

Under the patronage of Cochin Obstetric and Gynecological Society, a health club was inaugurated by Neena Thomas, President, Cochin Obstetric and Gynaecological Society (COGS). The Club will hold meetings weekly to discuss about the food habits, effective exercises suiting each individual with the aid of doctors.

Interested ladies can visit the club at IMA House….

World Heart Day celebrated in Kochi

jisha — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 05:27:45 +0000

World Heart day was celebrated in the city on Saturday. A variety for programmes was held as part of the celebration. A medical exhibition jointly organized by Cardiological society of India (Kerala Chapter) and Heart Care Foundation was held at Pappali Hall in St Albert’s College. The exhibition demonstrated how bypass surgery and angioplasty are done. Video-recoded bypass surgery, angioplasty and the first heart transplant in the State were televised. Ernakulam Medical Trust Hospital held a musical evening, ‘Hrudayaraga Sandhya’ at Durbar Hall Ground on Saturday evening as part of its Heart Day celebrations. Free blood tests, risk assessment camps and panel discussions were held as part of the programmes here on Sunday. Chief Justice of Kerala S.R. Bannurmath was the chief guest of the valedictory function in the evening. The sole intention of the World Heart Day celebrations was to spread the message that ‘a stress-free life is best for the heart.’

EatherWay : software by Alignminds Technologies, Kochi

jisha — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 14:14:04 +0000

From now on, you no longer have to wait in long queues to meet your doctor. Schedule your appointment and get your tokens by just sending SMS from your mobile phone. EatherWay, a software developed by Alignminds Technologies, Kochi will enable doctors and patients to communicate with each other 24X7. EatherWay, an integration of three communication media – SMS, internet and telephony, acts as a platform to send and receive text messages and an automated system to receive and respond to voice calls. The users can choose the medium with which they are comfortable with as the software provides enormous flexibility.

Doctors need to subscribe to EatherWay either by registering online or with the help of the solution consultants in order to avail these services. They will be provided with an ID code after registering. Patients can register to this software either by online or by sending a mobile text message. They can search for doctors and book their appointments. The format for sending SMS is (dr,doctor id date). The patient will then receive the date, time and token number by SMS. If the doctor is not available, then you’ll be getting the next available dates through SMS. Appointments can be fixed either by using automated telephony by dialing 0484-4116070 or by logging onto www.eatherway.com. You’ll be provided with necessary assistance and information like the ID of the doctor and SMS formats for booking or cancellig appointments. 150 doctors have already registered with EatherWay. So next time, when you need a doctor, appointment with your doctor is just an SMS away.

Prevent Swine Flu (H1N1) – Caution in Kerala

TheReporter — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 12:55:57 +0000

Use “Eucalyptus Oil (Nilgiri Oil)” drops on handkerchiefs n masks as a preventive measure against swine flu – National Institute of Virology (NIV). Helpline – 22029070 / Kasturba Hospital – 022-23083901…

Swine flu in India is spreading like wildfire, taking the toll to Fifteen. Officials say there are currently more than 800 cases of the H1N1 flu strain in India. Governments from all around the world are finding ways to combat this deadly disease. So what can you do to protect yourself? Stay calm and practice these 10 effective prevention tips.

1. Wash your hands frequently

Use the antibacterial soaps to cleanse your hands. Wash them often, at least 15 seconds and rinse with running water.

2. Get enough sleep

Try to get 8 hours of good sleep every night to keep your immune system in top flu-fighting shape.

3. Keep hydrated

Drink 8 to10 glasses of water each day to flush toxins from your system and maintain good moisture and mucous production in your sinuses.

4. Boost your immune system

Keeping your body strong, nourished, and ready to fight infection is important in flu prevention. So stick with whole grains, colorful vegetables, and vitamin-rich fruits.

5. Keep informed

The government is taking necessary steps to prevent the pandemic and periodically release guidelines to keep the pandemic away. Please make sure to keep up to date on the information and act in a calm manner.

6. Avoid alcohol

Apart from being a mood depressant, alcohol is an immune suppressant that can actually decrease your resistance to viral infections like swine flu. So stay away from alcoholic drinks so that your immune system may be strong.

7. Be physically active

Moderate exercise can support the immune system by increasing circulation and oxygenating the body. For example brisk walking for 30-40 minutes 3-4 times a week will significantly perk up your immunity.

8. Keep away from sick people

Flu virus spreads when particles dispersed into the air through a cough or sneeze reach someone else’s nose. So if you have to be around someone who is sick, try to stay a few feet away from them and especially, avoid physical contact.

9. Know when to get help

Consult your doctor if you have a cough and fever and follow their instructions, including taking medicine as prescribed.

10. Avoid crowded areas

Try to avoid unnecessary trips outside. Moreover, avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth. Germs spread this way.

Generally, following Symptoms are observed in Swine Flu patients

• Fever

• Sore Throat

• Cough

• Body ache

• Headache

• Chills

• Fatigue

• Diarrhea

• Vomiting

Swine Flu is highly contagious disease. As a directive from Government authorities, anyone showing the symptoms should get himself/herself immediately checked at the hospitals mentioned in the document appended.

A hair in the head is worth two in the brush.

rohiniidicula — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 08:59:42 +0000

A stride into a mall or into a ladies store in Cochin,you wouldn’t be surprised to see the number of heads bearing straightened,smoothed hair..sure it shows how far technology has come and we no more have to deal with the frizzy,unmanageable hair..right? First,it was restricted to just the female population doing this..now the men follow suit too! Sure is amazing to see the number of people doing this in Cochin compared to the other cities.hmm..Is it because we malayalees hate our mane? Come to think of it majority of girls tell me that they just want their hair “silky and straight”. Even after knowing that it damages the root of their hair and not to mention the hair fall..(its so bad that people know that you were in a particular place!) Oh and did I mention the enormous cost of the shampoos and conditioners to maintain your hair this way?
The worst of this technology comes through during the period when your original hair starts sprouting out and half your hair remains straight and the roots starts crumpling up. I fail to understand why majority of the girls here refuse to tie or pull back their hair..to be painfully truthful it looks like your hair has gone through a tornado!! And the vicious cycle of putting chemicals has to be forcefully continued because the window period of your hair returning back to normal seems never ending!
So I would just plainly advice to anyone who has been contemplating to making your hair straight or popularly known in Cochin as “broomstick”,”horse tail”..please think twice!!! And Oh, did I mention that I am a victim to this as well!!!
anyways brush up your ettiquttes and style quotient..You may the next to inspire my column! Have fun!

Badminton Championship – Ernakulam District

jisha — Sat, 18 Jul 2009 08:02:31 +0000

Ernakulam District Badminton Championship on July 21 and 22! The event will be held at the Rajiv Gandhi Indoor Stadium, Kadavantra, Cochin. Competitions will be conducted for men and women and boys and girls in the under-10, 13, 16 and under- 19 age groups. Events for masters (above 35 years) and veteran men (above 45 years) will also be conducted. Women players above 35 years are eligible to compete in veterans’ category.

Send in your entries through respective affiliated clubs to P. K Gopan, Secretary, Ernakulan District Badminton Association, c/o Regional Sports Centre, Kadavanthra, Kochi 682 020 before 7 PM on July 18, 2009. You can also email at: secretary@edbsa.com.

Mosquitoes in Cochin

TheAnand — Sun, 08 Feb 2009 15:17:18 +0000

If you are a resident of Cochin, you might have noticed that the pesky blood suckers have increased in numbers and peskiness with people running haywire to get indoors by 6pm in the evenin so reduce the feirceness of the attack of mosquitoes in Cochin. Indoors offer little respite though with these mosquitoes getting immune to every trick in the book like mosquitoe coils, mats, gels and more recently repellent body gels and even the sporty and trendy mosquito killer tennis bats.

I have decided to rename All-Out, a popular brand of liquid based mosquito repellent, to “Aal Out” (aal means people in Malayalam) because its’ smell repels the humans in the room than the mosquitoes it is intended for. Recently a newspaper in cochin published this photo which isthe reality of the ground zero condition.

I have seen issues like water, power, ram temple and other issues for election season, can someone please initiate a Anti-Mosquito Campiagn for Elections next time please!