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Open-up and Talk; We Are Listening!

June 11, 2018
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‘Depression‘ a term we talk off so casually, is a monster instead. A devil which lurks around us for an easy target, a vulnerable one. You are rich, significant, successful or a daily struggler, nothing matters. All it wants is ‘possession’ of your body and brain.

I remember my granny once told me, [ctt template=”4″ link=”Aua4G” via=”yes” ]If you believe in God, you must in Satan too. There are always two sides of a coin, it totally depends on you which one to choose.[/ctt] Depression is such a devil or that termite, which eats up everything from within. But easier said than done. The turmoil one goes through under duress or stress remains in his/her personal boundaries.

Is this a disease or just a disorder?

Depression is a mood disorder, not a disease. One feels constant sadness, lack of interest and disoriented at times. Clinical depression or major depressive disorder are the other two names for it. Depression affects our emotional and rational behavior. Feeling blue, uninterested, hopeless, insomnia, anxiety, restlessness are just a few of the symptoms.

As per Mayo Clinic, regular episodes of depression or once in lifetime depression is for real and one just cannot ‘snap-out-of-it’. There are various causes that can lead a normal person to be distressed. Unrealistic goals, family problems, studies, career, relationships, society, and many more. A person undergoing depression is not always suicidal, but yes he/she might indulge in self-harm or inflicting severe pains to self or others.

Who is more vulnerable to Distressed or Depressed?

There is no clear-cut demarcation to that, from young kids, children, teens to elderly anyone can get this disorder. A person who might look happy and pleasant from outside might be inflicted by stress from the inside. Celebrated life, single, workaholic, housewives, anyone can be a victim of depression.

With the staggering number of suicides reported worldwide, and few names were real shockers to one and all. Kate Spade, the label everyone wishes to own once in a lifetime. Robin Williams, there could be no one like him ever. Anthony Bourdain the one who made food look so fancy and exotic.

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Is there any Help or Treatment for Depression?

With regular treatment and right counseling, people come out of depression. Treatments like Psychological, Medical, and other supporting sources help combat depression in people. Experts diagnose behavioral symptoms of depression, examine the type of disorder like bipolar or clinical. We all have to understand that mental health is as important as any other body related ailment.

There are various helplines where one can talk anonymously and share. Especially in the case of suicidal tendencies, where people feel extreme loneliness and detached from others. For someone who is suffering from the inside, the biggest challenge is to accept any help. Here is a list of some direct numbers, please take note of these number and spread as much as possible. You never know your forward message, might save a precious life.

iCALL: 022 25521111
Vandravela Foundation: 1860 2662345
Lifeline: 033 24637401
Sneha: 044 24640050
Sumaitri: 011 23389090
Parivarthan: 91 7676602602
Sahai: 080 25497777

So next time you see or realize someone needs help, hold yourself for a moment and listen. Your listening might avert someone’s drastic step. Talk to strangers, write an open post on social media and REACH out. Everyone around you is ready to listen, just open up and talk.

THINK. REACH. SHARE. TALK. Ping or mail if you need me or just drop a hello.

DISCLAIMER –

The content is not intended as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or another qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.

Week 2 for Blogger’s League #OpenNTalk

Last week we received some 36 blog posts for #OpenNTalk entries and loved them all. Social Media had our league’s team hashtags all over. The eight wonderful teams have accomplished the task of week 1 and from here we move to Week 2.

Also thanking my wonderful co-host Ruchie Verma Wigglingpen and the League’s sponsors Explore kids world, Vedantika, Summer Barn and Nyassa.

All the best for #OpenNTalk bloggers!! Link up for week 2 is OPEN.

List reference – https://indianexpress.com/article/lifestyle/health/helplines-across-india-that-will-assist-you-in-battles-against-depression-4602647/

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Health Benefits of Soy Protein – Soy Is Good!

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We have been hearing/reading about the health benefits of Soy Protein a lot recently. However, most of us are convinced that it is just like any other protein, only made out of soybean. Well, once you read this post through the very misconception of judging Soy Protein as ‘any other protein‘ will shatter itself.

DuPont is a global leader in the Food & Beverage, Dietary Supplements and Pharma Excipients segments. Recently, they invited a group of health enthusiasts, bloggers, and knowledge experts to discuss the Power of Soy Protein, in Mumbai. Health and Lifestyle being my favorite subject, I could not resist the offer. We have learned about various health benefits soy protein offers over an interactive session.

Soy protein is good for health

What is Soy Protein everyone is talking about?

As the name suggests, this product comes from the plant Soybean. It is a superior plant-based protein because most of the other plants lack some amino acids making them weak to provide high-quality yield.

Soy protein is superior among other proteins on the basis of its protein quality and proven health benefits. It also has all the essential amino acids in the proper ratio hence, considered as high-quality protein. In contrast to animal protein, soy protein offers numerous health benefits. It also has low fat-content and saturated fats. Cholesterol and Lactose-free. In my previous post – The Global Trendsetter in Dietary Supplements Reveals Probiotic Benefits, detailed more about the health benefits of soy products.

Let’s talk about the Health Benefits of Soy Protein

In this post, we will talk about Why I prefer Soy Protein over other proteins?

Keeps your heart healthy –

For first, as mentioned above it has various health benefits, first being plant-based protein. Low in fat content and saturated fats, soy protein is a healthy heart food. Soy protein helps in reducing cholesterol levels, keeping heart diseases at bay. As part of a healthy diet, soyfoods can replace less healthy foods that are high in saturated fat and cholesterol.

soy protein health benefits
Mr. Indarnil Chatterjee, Regional Product Line Manager, DuPont Nutrition & Health

Lactose-Free for lactose intolerant people –

Being Lactose-free it makes the perfect food for lactose-intolerant people. Especially, kids, I have seen and know many kids who get severe allergies with dairy-based products. Soy milk powder or formula milk help babies born as lactose intolerant. Though it cannot compensate for the benefits of breast-milk but can fulfill the infant’s other growth needs.

There are various delicious and yummy options available in soy protein-based products. DuPont showcased a few of their products during the bloggers meet.

Soy protein is a high quality plant based protein with numerous health benefits and gains.

Weight Management with Soy Protein –

Soy protein helps in weight loss programs and weight maintenance regimes. Bodybuilding exercises and sessions demand stamina, Whey Protein is a known product to help fitness enthusiasts meet their goals. However, the catch is the time duration. Research suggests soy protein provides long-term benefits in weight loss and ‘weight-maintenance’.

Including soy protein in our daily diet helps in maintaining weight. For elderly and aging people, plant-based protein is the best choice as its easy to digest and is cholesterol free. Hence, making it help them lose weight and also maintain it.

Muscle Growth with Soy Protein –

Including soy protein in the daily diet promotes healthy muscle growth and helps reduce loss of lean body mass during weight loss. Various studies have shown that the intake of soy protein in adequate amounts, promotes fat loss while preserving any damage to muscle mass. Taking soy protein in combination with whey has various proven benefits for highly active individuals.

The DUPONT Advantage

DuPont Nutrition & Health is a world leader in developing innovative soy-based ingredients. That enable nutritious and great-tasting food and beverage products. They follow the utmost quality standards for raw materials, manufacturing and inventory control to ensure high-quality products. The products manufactured are of the highest quality, safety, and consistency.

At DuPont Nutrition & Health they combine in-depth knowledge of food and nutrition with current research and expert science. They deliver unmatched value to the food, beverage, pharmaceuticals and dietary supplement industries. During this session, I also learned about the various delectable soy-based products DuPont makes. Milkshakes to crunchy bites, protein bars, and everyone’s favorite chocolates. As a mother of a growing kid, my biggest concern is right child nutrition. With soy protein, isolate based products, the basic requirements of micronutrients is well taken care of. Now, you can have the goodness of soy protein in the tasty smoothies or milkshakes.

That’s the DuPont Power of Soy Protein.

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How To Prepare For Pregnancy During the 40s

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How To Prepare For Pregnancy During the 40s – things to consider for getting pregnant during the 40s

Pregnancy is one of the most special phases in the life of a woman. This is that stage when a young woman transforms into a mother having the responsibility of nurturing a new and vulnerable life. This is a phenomenon that can bring a large number of changes in the life, body, and psyche of a woman. The process is full of new experiences, challenges, and choices. However as many specialists will comply with the fact, the process tends to get difficult with the growing years of a woman.

It is a common fact that many women who start trying for their first child at the age of 40 have o face some fertility issues. This is a very common state of things although not a universal law. There are many women who can get pregnant and can give birth to healthy children without the aid of any treatment, medicines or process like IVF. These treatments and process are quite pricey like the skyrocketing IVF costs in Bangalore.

However getting pregnant at the age of 40 can be a challenge from many different aspects. Let us take a look at some of the probable pitfalls and how can one pass them all with flying colors.

Planning a baby in your 40s here is a quick checklist to go by. Late Pregnancy Checklist

Checklist for getting pregnant during the 40s

Health –

At the age of, 40 you must remember that your health is no longer what it was at the age of thirty or even less than that. Now it is likely that you must have developed other medical common problems such as blood sugar and pressure. Hence pregnancy at this age can become a bit more complicated than at the younger ages. Hence if you are planning to get pregnant at 40 or have actually conceived already then it is time that you have visited your doctor and have brought the medical problem with a check. Contact your doctor and see that whether all the medicines that you are taking are conducive for the health of the fetus, if not then the medicines need to be changed.

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Very important many women tend to put on weight at the age of 40. Hence try to get into a good habit such as light but vigilant exercise. You can consult a dietician and see every item that you eat. However please do not deprive yourself of anything at this stage.

Remember that yours and your partner’s health factors contribute to the strength of the fetus which is why pregnancies in 40 always are at larger chances of miscarriages.

Psyche –

Pregnancy means that you will experience a large number of hormonal changes due to which you can have major mood swings. This is something that is unlikely to change even at 40, although you are likely to get more patient and understanding at this age.

Career –

Please plan in terms of your career as well, at this stage. Please do not exert yourself too much which could be harmful to you and the baby.

Pregnancy is a wonderful experience. Investigations have revealed that a larger number of women at their 40s are getting pregnant and are giving birth to healthy babies. Hence good luck to all your ladies in their 40s out there!

DISCLAIMER:

The views expressed in the blog content are independent and unbiased views of solely the blogger. One should consult their healthcare provider for any health-related information.

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©Dipika Singh Unauthorized use and/or duplication of this material without express and written permission from this site’s author and/or owner is strictly prohibited. Excerpts and links used, provided that full and clear credit is given to Dipika Singh (Gleefulblogger) with right and specific direction to the original content.

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