By Dr.Manvir Bhatia & Aanya-20th September 2023 If any object blocks the respiratory tract and impedes breathing, then it is termed choking. It is quite distressing if this phenomenon occurs in between sleep. Choking in sleep often causes one to gasp for air or choke on saliva and wake up. Choking in sleep can be…
By Dr.Manvir Bhatia| Ananya| 8th September 2023 Sleep is a very important part of our life. We need optimum sleep regularly for healing, resting, memory consolidation, and our general well-being. Nutrition is a key factor that affects our sleep parameters. Consuming a high protein diet rich in essential amino acids, food with low glycemic index…
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…
Restless Leg Syndrome(RLS) is a neurological, sleep, and motor disorder. It is also called Willis Ekbom disease. Individuals suffering from this experience an uneasy sensation in the calf area of the legs and feel an irresistible urge to move them. This condition has the ability to disrupt sleep and an individual’s overall well-being. Symptoms of…
By Dr.Manvir Bhatia & Ananya, 24th July 2023 Self Care – The Path to Mental Health Mental health is a state of well-being of the mind that gives us the strength to realise our abilities, cope with difficult situations in life and work efficiently, learn well and contribute positively to our community. The journey to…
By Dr.Manvir Bhatia ! Ananya !17th July 2023 Our system is working continuously to supply nutrients and energy to all parts of the body. To consistently function well, the body needs rest and time to regenerate itself. It does this by sleeping. Thus, sleep is an indispensable part of our life. However, we often prioritize…
by Dr.Manvir Bhatia/ Ananya-24th June 2023 What is inflammation? Inflammation is a very natural way in which the body protects itself from any sort of harm. There are two types of inflammation: chronic and acute. The acute type happens when we are hurt badly or get cut. This is the time our immune system sends…
By Dr.Manvir Bhatia/Ananya, Dated-1st June 2023 Toxic neuropathy is a condition in which toxic substances damage the nerves. It is a form of peripheral neuropathy. Thus, the nerves going to our hands and legs go are affected. Common causes for toxicity are : It is very important to know the cause of the neuropathy to…
What is Glaucoma? Internally, our eye is like a ball. The cavity inside is filled with fluid called vitreous humour. Outside the lens, there is a small cavity called the anterior chamber. This chamber is filled with another fluid called aqueous humour. Our eye continuously produces aqueous humour. This fluid supplies the eye with all…
Obstructive Sleep Apnoea (OSA) is typically characterized by shortness of breath while sleeping. This is due to the narrowed or closed airway so much so that an individual wakes up due to breathlessness. This is the main symptom of OSA along with others like loud snoring, excessive daytime sleepiness, frequent awakenings during the night, etc….
11th April 2023, Dr.Manvir Bhatia, Ananya Trigeminal neuralgia(TN) is a condition that causes intense pain in one side of the face such that it can disrupt normal activities. It is also known as tic douloureaux. This intense electric shock-like pain is caused mostly by the neurovascular compression of the trigeminal nerve. It is more common…
The inability to achieve a successful pregnancy after twelve months or more of timed, unprotected and appropriate intercourse or by therapeutic insemination by a donor is defined as infertility. It is also dependent on the age, medical history, and various treatment measures that a person must have gone through in life. It affects about 15%…
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 & Ananya-17th Feb 2023, Health and Sleep Obstructive Sleep Apnoea(OSA) is a condition characterized by frequent, loud snoring, periods of breathlessness during sleep, and excessive daytime sleepiness. Obesity and craniofacial structures are major contributors to it. It affects around 1-4% of the general population and about 25-30% of obese individuals. Nonalcoholic fatty…
