By Dr.Manvir Bhatia, Ananya-19th Dec 2023 You are what you eat.’ This is absolutely true if we talk about the brain. Our brain is always ON. This means that it is working 24/7 be it while walking, talking, eating or sleeping. Thus, it should be well fed with good nutrients which come from the food…
Parasomnia is a term that encompasses unusual and abnormal behaviours before falling asleep while sleeping and during the phase between sleep and being wide awake. The behaviours include sleep paralysis, sleepwalking and night terrors. Experts suggest that these behaviours occur while transitioning in and out of sleep, REM and NREM sleep stages. Why does parasomnia…
By Dr.Manvir Bhatia, Ananya, March 14th 2023 Sleep is a restorative process for the body. It is a simple phenomenon with numerous processes taking place which include restoration of the nervous, muscular, skeletal, and immune systems, memory consolidation, and clearance of brain metabolites. Despite its importance, sleep deprivation is very common, especially among employed individuals….
By Dr.Manvir Bhatia & Varsha Lohia, 14/12/2022 DOWN SYNDROME It is a genetic disorder caused by when abnormal cell division results in an extra full or partial copy of chromosome no 21. It is also known as trisomy 21 and the baby is born with an extra chromosome no 21. This extra chromosome causes…
10th Aug 2022 by Dr.Manvir Bhatia & Ananya The world has evolved into a 24-hour society. We are always in need of goods and services. For example, hospitals, police stations, transport services, defense services, fire stations, etc are needed to operate all the time. With the rise of globalization, trade with foreign countries has increased….
By Dr.Manvir Bhatia & Ananya Epilepsy and Pregnancy Epilepsy is a neurological disorder. It affects the central nervous system (CNS) causing abnormal activity in the brain leading to seizures and loss of behavior sometimes. It is the fourth most common neurological disorder affecting 50 million people globally and over one million women of childbearing age….
BY DR.MANVIR BHATIA AND GARIMA SHARMA 28 May 2022, 4 Min 36 Sec read. Obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) is the major sleep disorder prevalent in 3 to 7% of adult men and 2 to 5% of adult women in the general population. Given all the risk factors like obesity and high neck circumference, male gender,…
By Dr.Manvir Bhatia & Ananya Our backbone is a very important part of our body. It maintains our posture. The vertebrate is made up of 24 bones sitting one on top of the other with discs in between each of them except the tail bones. These bones are supported by muscles and ligaments. The spinal…
By Dr.Manvir Bhatia & Ananya Mental health, happiness, and sleep are closely intertwined and have a complex relationship. Sleep deprivation in general makes us feel irritated and exhausted in the short term, but in the long term, it might lead to severe physical and mental health consequences. It might also cause severe psychiatric disorders such…
By Dr. Manvir Bhatia and Garima Sharma Ignorance isn’t always bliss. 22 March 2022, 4 min 16sec read As we have been breaking down many myths and beliefs by the valuable advancement in science, we should learn better about the basic necessity of our body – SLEEP- the first thing people compromise on for the…
By Dr.Manvir Bhatia , Ananya-Team NSC Those foggy mornings, when we really cannot see anything clearly while walking or driving, are a real nuisance. We lack clarity of vision and it becomes really difficult to keep going ahead. A similar condition occurs in the case of brain fog. A person feels cloudy-headed. It may happen…
BY Dr.Manvir Bhatia & Ananya-Neurology & Sleep Centre All of us have a good idea of how those days feel when we want to do nothing. The laziness that seeps in makes us feel unenergetic and we often say, “I don’t know why I am feeling so tired today”. Experiencing this once in a while…
December 22nd, 2021|| Hypersomnia Hypersomnia is a condition wherein the person either suffers from excessive daytime sleepiness (EDS) or spends excessive time sleeping. It is characterized by prolonged nighttime sleep and recurrent episodes of sleepiness during the daytime. The individual suffers from an uncontrolled need to take a nap at inappropriate times such as during…
By Dr.Manvir Bhatia & Saunri December 4th 2021|| Sleep, Beauty Introduction A good night’s sleep is vital when it comes to our skin and beauty. Our skin regenerates at night while sleeping. People who get good quality and quantity of sleep have healthier skin as it can retain moisture well and produce enough collagen. It heals…
November 25th 2021|| CPAP, Sleep Apnea If you or your loved one suffers from Sleep Apnea, then you must surely have heard your doctor suggest the use of CPAP or Continuous Positive Airway Pressure Therapy for it. It is a machine that helps to keep the airway free and without obstruction so that you can…
