As per the report, two out of every three deaths in Nepal are caused by diseases such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, heart disease, lower respiratory infection, and stroke.

“Non-communicable diseases are increasingly becoming a major public health issue. Notably, ischemic heart disease and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease are significantly contributing to the burden of disease,” the report states.

According to the study on Nepal Burden of Disease conducted in 2017, factors such as changing age structure and lifestyle including excessive tobacco and alcohol use, increased sedentary behavior and unhealthy diets are the main contributors of non-communicable diseases.

As per the study following are the top 10 causes of death in 2017 as compared to 2007:

Source: Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME)

The study identifies ischemic heart diseases as the leading cause of death among men and COPD among women.

Ischemic heart disease (coronary heart disease) is caused due to narrowing of arteries, resulting in lesser blood and oxygen supply to the heart.

On the other hand, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is an overall term for multiple progressive lung diseases that limit airflow in the lungs and are identified by increasing breathlessness.

Nepal Research Council Senior Researcher Dr. Megnath Dhakal, who was part of the study said that COPD is the leading cause of death among women as 75 percent Nepali households still cook on firewood. Also, women spend long hours in the kitchen in the majority of their homes.

“Heart disease is the chief killer among males because of the use of tobacco, alcohol, exposure to heat and pollution and stress,” Dhimal added.

Furthermore, lower respiratory infection, diarrheal disease and ischemic stroke are the among the top five leading causes of death in males. On the other hand, diarrheal disease, lower respiratory infection and Alzheimer’s disease are the top five major killers among women.

However, Nepal has made some major progress over the past 27 years in terms of increased life expectancy and decreased death rate.

Nepal Progress Over 27 Years

Following are some significant observations of the report:

• Nepalis life expectancy has increased – persons born in 2017 are expected to live 12.6 years longer than those from the 90s
• Life expectancy age wise has increased from 59 years to 73.3 years for females and from 58 to 69 for males between 1990 and 2017
• Death rates declined over the past two decades for both genders – decreasing from 1,110.28 deaths per 100,000 people in 1990 to 611.38 deaths per 100,000 populations in 2017

Source: Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME)

The study was conducted by the Institute of Health Metrics and Evaluation, Ministry of Health and Population, Nepal Health Research Council and Department of International Development.

Dhimal opines that the study could be extremely beneficial for related stakeholders to formulate national health policies and allocate resources according to the needs.

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Currently, the Himalayan nation is facing threat from cardiovascular diseases which accounts to one death in every hour.

Eminent Interventional Cardiologist Dr Rajneesh Kapoor visited Kathmandu for a workshop about ‘complex cardiac procedures’ on November 4, 2018.

“Not all people die of heart attack. There is a considerable proportion of patients who suffer from heart failure, a type of heart disease in which the heart cannot pump properly. The reasons: more people are surviving heart attacks and thus face higher heart-failure risk afterwards. Another key driver is ageing as this is a chronic condition that plagues the elderly. The rise in diabetes and obesity is also a trigger,” said Dr Kapoor, Medanta Hospital, Gurgaon while speaking about the alarming rise in heart patients.

In his address statement he spoke about technologies such as FFR and OCT, which prevents unnecessary stenting and assists in the accurate placement of stents resulting in 100 percent blood flow to the heart.

Kapoor adds that OCT is very useful in treating patients where bypass surgery cannot be performed. He also highlighted the importance of miniaturing technology which is a boon to heat failure patients.

“Data shows that if the patient comes to us and they are short of breath and having symptoms, it’s already too late. Hence, in order to secure lives of heart patients, we are diligently working to provide health monitoring from homes, a step that saves the patient from giving repeat visits to the hospital and detect any symptom in advance. This will be life-saving especially for far distance patients,” adds Kapoor.

As part of his visit, he issued an advisory for the prevention of heart disease. Kapoor urged people to curb atmospheric pollution as much as possible and focus on living a healthy lifestyle.

This includes eight hours of sleep, high intake of fruits and vegetables, moderate thinking and regular exercise among others.

Currently, Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) in Nepal contribute to the 22 percent of the deaths. Smoking causes (E-Cigarette trend) approximately 10 percent of all CVDs, physical inactivity and obesity 6 and 5 percent, respectively

According to a 2011 study, the knowledge of cardiovascular health is poor in Nepal

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“You may have to fight a battle more than once.” – Margaret Thatcher

For most persons today, the battle of mental health is never-ending, self-consuming and isolating.

The world is celebrating ‘Mental Health Day’ today and is a reminder that mental illness is as real as any physical illness in the current scenario.

According to Nepal’s first National Mental Health Survey close to 2.2 million Nepalis between the ages of 16-40 years suffer from mental health issues. What is more alarming is that there are increasing instances of mental illness among children, say psychiatrists.

“A child can suffer immense stress due to small reasons like getting scolded or bullied in school, disputes between parents and even day-to-day pressure like forcing for a haircut,” says Dr Arjun Raj Kunwar, Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist, Kanti Children’s Hospital.

“Since children cannot express their mental problems, it remains unidentified and affects them more as they grow older,” he adds.

It has been observed that mental health issues start before the age of 14 and 75 percent youth begin to realize their issues even before they turn 24 years.

Helpless State!
It’s really alarming that the country is not equipped to handle the rising number of mental health instances!

“There are only 0.58 beds per 100,000 population in Nepal to avail mental health services while hospitals providing mental health services are only available in urban areas,” says Dr Basudev Karki, Psychiatrist, Patan Mental Hospital.

“In a country where only few have access to health services, the awareness level about mental health issues is rare. Similarly, lack of mental health centers for children is another challenge,” adds Kunwar.

However, the Nepal Government as always is working towards this cause and has allocated a budget of 4.29 percent of its total FY 2018-19 budget for health and population.

Unfortunately, the State Minister for Health and Population Dr. Surendra Kumar Yadav reveals that the said budget is not sufficient even for the provision of basic health services, leave alone mental health.

Source: Nepalindata

Young People and Mental Health in a Changing World
This year the World Health Organization (WHO) is celebrating the World Mental Health Day 2018 with the theme ‘Young People and Mental Health in a Changing World’.

The theme seeks to draw worldwide attention to the increasing of mental health cases among youth and children who battle many challenges in the form of changing schools, starting university, leaving home, starting a new job, technology addiction or aftermaths of terrifying incidents such as war, natural disasters and epidemics. These instances can trigger huge amounts of stress and apprehension and if not addressed in time, they can lead to mental illness.

Addressing the Crisis
WHO identifies building mental resilience and increasing awareness as the two best approaches to dealing with this situation.

To begin with, evidence proves that promotion and protection of adolescent health brings benefits both in the short and long run. The better the efforts are in supporting young minds to cope with the challenges of today’s world, the better the ecosystem of healthy citizens that contributes to global welfare will be.

Recognizing and understanding early signs & symptoms of mental illness is crucial in addressing issues faced by youth and children. Parents and teachers can equip such children and youth with life skills to help them deal with the challenges of home and school.

Psychological support at school and other social setups can additionally uplift the situation. Moreover, increased training of health workers can be instrumental in identifying and handling mental health disorders.

Finally, government investments and involvement of society, health and education sectors would play an important role in creating wholesome mental health programs to make youth and children aware of mental well-being and extend peer-support to create a healthier environment.

World Federation of Mental Health
The World Federation of Mental Health (WFMH) is the regulatory body for mental health and the issues surrounding it.

It was formed in 1948 to prevent mental & emotional disorders, provide proper treatment & care and promote mental health for sufferers across the globe.

Constant care, boosted confidence and moral support from societies, parents, teachers and the government can help create a better future for the future world citizens.

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A report released by Nepal National Micronutrient Status Survey (NNMSS) on August 29,2018 indicates a negative trend in the early growth of children between the age groups of 6 and 59 months.

This has a high chance of stunting children’s growth and makes them vulnerable to diseases such as diarrhoea, nausea and vomiting.

Dr. Santosh Manandhar, paediatrician at Kanti Children’s Hospital says breastfeeding up to a certain age is a must for children’s overall growth.

“A child experiences a deficiency of micronutrients such as zinc if they are not fed proper nutritional diets such as mother’s milk. The chances of stunting, hypogonadism and poor immunity in a child are high due to such deficiency.”

Health experts identify unhealthy diet and lifestyle as responsible for the deficiency of micronutrients. However, figures suggest that people with access to healthy diet and lifestyle also suffer micronutrient deficiency.

Drinking water, sanitation and provision of quality food are essential to fight the deficiency of micronutrients. Hence, experts urge authorities to pay attention to these areas.

Following are the detailed findings of the report:

• In the age-group of 6-59 months, 28 percent children living in the mountains were identified with zinc deficiency. Followed by 23 percent in the hills and 18 percent in the Terai region
• Helicobacter Pylori is found in Nepali children and women. 20 percent of the children between 6 to 59 months and 40 percent of non-expectant women between 15-49 years have H Pylori infection. This can cause ulcer and even stomach cancer
• There is a lack of iron among children between 6 to 59 months. 19 percent had anemia, 28 percent had iron deficiency and 11 percent are suffering with iron deficiency anemia
• Anemia was highly visible in expectant women between 15-49 years compared to non-expectant women

The government will use this report as reference to implement various nutrition plans across the country.

“The health of children and women should not be ignored at any cost. The NNMSS report will be of great help in making further plans and policies,” said Surendra Kumar Yadav, State Minister, Ministry of Health and Population.

What do Experts Say?
“Minimizing the deficiency of micronutrients is only possible with multi-sectoral approach. The government should have a holistic approach to dealing with problems in corresponding sectors like sanitation, water, and livestock,” said Dr Sushil Nath Pyakurel, Chief Specialist, Ministry of Health and Population.

“Nepalis have easy access to food items rich in micronutrients because of our diverse and rich agricultural produce in all the geographic regions. Yet, people fail to eat regularly these quality foods due to the lack of awareness of the food and ways to prevent malnutrition,” said Dr. RP Bichha, Director, Nepal Family Health Division.

Conclusion:
We hope that Nepal’s Health Sector is able to tackle this scenario with help from nutritionists, scientists and parents of these children.

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This appalling percentage includes aspiring doctors and dentists who passed MBBS and BDS examinations from Nepal medical institutions and other countries.

Their failure in this examination bars them from practicing medicine in Nepal, as of now.

Students Performance in NMC Licensing Examination:
Following are the statistics:

• 912 MBBS and BDS applied for the examination conducted out of 903 who appeared for the exam
• Only 262 persons passed the examination which resulted in a 29 percent success rate
• According to NMC Chairman Dharma Kanta Baskota, usually, only 20 to 25 percent of students who write the exam secure pass marks
• More than 60 percent of the applicants are students who had failed to succeed in their previous attempt
• NMC permits the aspirants to make innumerable attempts until they pass the exam
• Out of the 903 applicants who wrote their exam, 500 students were re-attempting their exam
• 150 students were fresh Nepali graduates while the remaining 350 were fresh graduates from other countries
• According to Baskota, usually, over 80 percent of foreign medical students fail their licensing exams, whereas 80 percent of the Nepali medical students pass their exam

About NMC:
NMC is a statutory Nepali body that governs medical education and regulates the registration of doctors in Nepal. The results of the NMA-conducted exams are published on the same day as the examination. These exams are conducted at an interval of every four months.

Conclusion:
We hope that the new Nepal medical education reforms will be able to provide quality education to these students and gradually improve their performance in the field.

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According to the Nepal Epidemiology and Disease Control Division (NEDCD) as many as 105 scrub typhus cases have been reported in a matter of 60 days.

What is more shocking is that these numbers are higher than the total number of cases recorded throughout 2017 – 168 cases!

Nepal Scrub Typhus Statistics:

• Nepal first reported Scrub Typhus cases in 2015, wherein 101 people from 16 districts were tested positive with the virus. Out of these, eight people could not survive the endemic
• In 2016, 831 people from 16 districts were identified with the disease, out of which 14 people died from its after-effects
• Currently, Chitwan district has recorded 20 cases, Nawalparsi 14 and Palpa 10
• Nearly 140,000 people from the Asia-Pacific region succumb to Scrub Typhus, annually

Stay Alert!
Scrub Typhus is caused by the bacteria Orientia Tsutsugamushi which is transmitted from Chigger, a tropical flea. It is encountered in high grass & brushlands and is famous as a harvest mite.

After people are bitten by this mite, they develop symptoms including fever, headache, sweating and inflammation of the lymph gland.

If left untreated, the disease may lead to brain encephalitis, swelling of lungs, renal failure and even heart issues.

Conclusion:
We hope that Nepal’s health sector gets the much-needed assistance in getting this endemic under control. Stay Safe Nepal!

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Nepal is among the six countries Bangladesh, Bhutan, Maldives, Sri Lanka and Timor-Leste that are now certified for controlling rubella and congenital rubella syndrome two years ahead of the targeted deadline- 2020. 

This encouraging announcement comes as a result of the Regional Verification Commission (RVC) expert’s in-depth analysis of each country’s national verification committee’s data and reports.

The commission acknowledged the member countries’ tremendous progress in bringing about this positive scenario, over the past four years.

Dr. Poonam Khetrapal Singh Regional Director WHO South-East Asia Region congratulated the countries’ efforts. “These achievements demonstrate the commitment and resolve of countries in the region towards the health of women and children, and for universal health coverage,” says Singh.

In 2014, WHO South-East Asia announced its ‘flagship program’ of eliminating measles and controlling rubella and congenital rubella syndrome by 2020. Following the announcement, all the South-East Asian countries seriously took up the task of developing mechanisms to eliminate these diseases which are the cause of neonatal deaths.

South-East Asia Rubella and Measles Statistics:

• Rubella control is measured when a country is successful in reducing the number of rubella instances by 95% since 2008
• Bhutan and Maldives successfully eliminated Measles in 2017
• Every year, 4.8 million children in South-East Asia fail to receive vaccination for measles
• Each year, 38 million children are born in this region, out of which only 87 percent get their first dose of vaccination. The remaining 4.8 million are vulnerable to measles each year
• The region plans to vaccinate nearly 500 million children against measles and rubella in the next two years
• In 2016, neonatal mortality rate stood at 24.5 deaths per 1,000 live births wherein Nepal alone recorded 50 deaths

We hope that Nepal soon becomes a rubella-free nation and lands another landmark achievement in its list of health sector victories.

Also Read:

• Milestone! Nepal Becomes Trachoma-Free Nation, Sets Inspiration to Globe

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However, there are many others, one such is Hepatitis, a battle that most of the world countries are fighting against and the Himalayan Nation is no exception.

On the occasion of World Hepatitis Day 2018, let us take a look at the world hepatitis scenario and more importantly Nepal’s progress with hepatitis awareness and eradication.

To begin with, let us first understand what Hepatitis is all about.

What is Hepatitis?
Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) defines Hepatitis as an in­flammation of the liver commonly caused by hepatitis virus. Hepatitis can be classified into 5 types, Hepatitis A, B, C, D and E.

Hepa Foundation Nepal
The Hepa Foundation (HF) is the regulatory body for Hepatitis in Nepal. In view of the World Hepatitis Day 2018 awareness program, it held a rally to raise awareness on Hepatitis in Nepal with the theme ‘Get Treated’. The rally began at Dasarath Stadium, Kathmandu.

While addressing a press conference organized by HF, President of HF Anil Karki says that they will be submitting a report on the status of Hepatitis in Nepal to the UN to inform them about the scenario in Nepal. This report will help the UN start some initiatives to begin awareness in the Himalayan country.

Statistics in Nepal
Although Nepal is doing its bit in keeping up with the pace of the world nations in fighting hepatitis, it still lags behind in terms of strategizing diagnostics & treatment and lacks the required infrastructure & logistics says a 2016 report.

• The Himalayan nation is still dependent on its neighboring countries for molecular diagnostics for viral Hepatitis B and C
• As per WHO statistics, there are around 1.5 million Hepatitis A, B and C infected people in Nepal
• According to a 2016 report, nearly 260,000 persons are highly infected with Hepatitis B virus in Nepal
• In 2008, the total Hepatitis C virus infected in Nepal accounted to 130,000 people
• According to a recent case study, Kathmandu is the most effected region with about 200 Hepatitis-sufferers.
• Out of the 200 people, 70 percent claimed that they were unaware about the disease while 30 percent had limited knowledge
• So far, the country has experienced five hepatitis epidemics between 1973-2007
• The most recent epidemic hit Nepal’s Biratnagar in 2014

2010 – The Year of the First Hepatitis Day
The WHO officially declared World Hepatitis Day in 2010 after the World Health Assembly (WHA) passed the Resolution 63.18, which establishes the day as one of the seven ‘officially-endorsed WHO health’ days and one of the four ‘WHO disease-specific’ days.

World Hepatitis Day 2018: #TestTreatHepatitis
This year, WHO introduced ‘Test. Treat. Hepatitis’ as the theme for World Hepatitis Day 2018 and the driving agenda behind all #hepatitisawareness2018 activity with the aim to:

1. Support urgent scale-up of hepatitis prevention, testing, treatment and care services, with specific focus on promoting WHO testing and treatment recommendations
2. Showcase best practices and promote universal health coverage of hepatitis services
3. Improve partnerships and funding in the fight against viral hepatitis

World Hepatitis Alliance: #FindTheMissingMillions
The World Health Alliance started a global campaign Find The Missing Millions to raise awareness and advocate the campaign targeted at tackling the main barriers of effective diagnosis by engaging civil society organizations and the affected community as a key force in establishing a #hepatitisfreeworld

Following the findings of a global survey in 2018 which lists out the barriers to Hepatitis B and C diagnosis globally, the WHA has come up with a list of obstacles that it identifies as major ones:

1. Lack of public knowledge of the disease
2. Lack of knowledge of the disease amongst healthcare professionals
3. Lack of easily accessible testing
4. Stigma and discrimination
5. The out-of-pocket costs to the patients

World Statistics

• Hepatitis B and C virus are the leading cause of liver cancer across the world
• More than 80% of the viral hepatitis-affected people are unaware of their condition
• There are 325 million people living with viral hepatitis in the world, out of which 290 are unaware of their condition
• According to Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), 1.2 million people in the United States and 350 million people worldwide live with Hepatitis
• HCV is one of the most common bloodborne viral infections in US.
• Currently, approximately 2.7 -3.9 million Americans are currently living with a chronic form of this infection
• More than 1 in 10 people are affected with Hepatitis worldwide.

Recognizing the need for #hepatitisawareness in the South-East Asia region, Dr. Poonam Khetrapal Singh WHO South-East Asia Regional Director says, “This lack of awareness and treatment lead to progressive liver damage and can cause life-threatening conditions such as fibrosis and liver cancer, resulting in an estimated 4,10,000 deaths in the region every year.”

“It also allows viral hepatitis to spread. Region-wide, an estimated 40 million people live with chronic hepatitis B while an estimated 10 million live with chronic hepatitis C,” she says, adding further.

Hope that the initiatives and efforts of the WHO, PAHO, WHA and HF bring about the desired goal of eradicating #Hepatitis by 2030.

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Thanks to the program! over two million Nepali women have access to medical services in this developing nation, where dying in childbirth majorly threatens its population.

According to the UN Population Fund (UNFPA), child birth is the main cause of Nepal women’s death during the reproduction age which is higher than any other South Asian country except Afghanistan.

Factors that Hinder Proper Health Care in Nepal!
The primary factor that triggers this alarming scenario is ‘Nepal’s geography’, which makes it difficult to reach a health facility in time. Additionally, the scarcity of clinics in the region makes most people rely on the comfort of their home for child birth.

We found that one of the main reasons rural women did not go to a hospital during childbirth was because they did not have hard cash to pay for transportation, says Suresh Tiwari, one of the architects of Aama Surakshya.

Transport is not the only facility that this program offers. Aama Surakshya takes care of medical costs incurred around child birth for both mothers and their babies including a cash bonus for attending monthly pregnancy checkups.

The free service and transport incentive have been very effective in bringing women to health centers and hospitals where they can be saved in the case of complications.

–Tara Nath Pokhrel, Nepal Family Health Division (FHD) Head.

Other than dealing with geographical barriers, the association is at constant battle with cultural practices and patriarchal ideologies.

Age-old practices and choosing home deliveries over hospital child births deflect people from making costly expenditures, especially poor families. Still another disadvantage is unequipped hospital staff.

Some women still don’t have the decision-making power to say they want to go to a hospital, and health posts like ours are not equipped enough, said Niliza Shakya, Doctor at Ramechhap Health Centre

People Who Have Benefited
Meera Nepali who received Aama Surakshya aid recalls how gruesome her first delivery experience was and thanks the program’s support during her second delivery.

Sita Khatri gave birth to a healthy baby boy at home. However, over a period of time she had to suffer the consequences; a retained placenta and a fatal complication of childbirth in the future.

Eventually, Khatri was taken to a nearby clinic for treatment and was given Rs 1000 for transportation.

According to official figures, in 2017 a majority of Nepali women chose to undergo hospital births over home deliveries creating a first-time record thanks to the program’s initiative.

Aama Surakshya was started in 2005 with British monetary support but has been taken over by Nepal Government.

Also Read: Global Health Issues: 2016 Nepal Demographic and Health Survey Highlights

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It’s not just the food you consume, but also the additional health practices you follow that count.

Here are a few health tips that can keep you fresh and fit all through the day. These aren’t one of those ‘level difficult’ practices, in fact, they are some light, small and easy tips that will add to your health in one way or another:

Stretch!
Have you watched your pet cat or dog straighten into a stretch after they woke up from a sumptuous sleep? Well, we’re sure they know how important it is to them.

Similarly, stretching is a good exercise for us too. It enhances blood circulation and digestion, and helps easing out an aching back.

No, I can’t have Breakfast
That’s one of the worst things to say or do if you’re working on losing weight.

According to studies, eating the correct breakfast is one of the best things to do, if you want to lose weight. Some of the best breakfast diets include fresh fruit or fruit juice, a high-fiber breakfast cereal, low-fat milk or yoghurt, whole-wheat toast and a boiled egg.

Brush those Pearls
Many people are not aware of the right way of brushing teeth. If done improperly, your teeth and gums are susceptible to damage. A lot of people quickly do away with the tasks of brushing their teeth, and completely ignore flossing and visiting a dentist regularly.

Use your tooth brush like a pencil, focus on your teeth, the junction of your teeth and gums, your pallet and tongue. Keep this process in progress for at least 2 minutes.

Use a sturdy, soft-bristled brush that you should change every month.

Exercise your Brain
Give that big brain of your’s some exercise. ‘Neurobics’ is a term coined by American researchers to describe tasks that trigger the brain’s biochemical pathways and create new pathways that help in strengthening and preserving brain circuits.

Challenge your brain by doing otherwise ordinary tasks in alternate ways. For example: brush your teeth with the other hand, take a new route to work, do things without your visual ability, try doing them on the basis of your other senses like touch and auditory senses.

It has been observed that people with mental flexibility have a lower risk of Alzheimer’s and age-related mental illnesses.

Give and Take
Life should not just be about giving, it should also be about taking. Have you always been the giver? If yes, then good but learn to give to yourself too, only then you can receive from others. If you practice the contrary, then you’ll reach a point where you have nothing to offer.

Practice Spirituality
Spirituality can lead to a content life. A study carried out by the Harvard University observed that when people prayed for patients they recovered quicker than those who weren’t prayed for. Even when these patients (prayed for) were not aware of someone praying for them, they received healing.

Because what smells, doesn’t kill!
The onion family (garlic, onions, spring onions and leeks) have a lot to offer. The Child’s Health Institute at Cape Town’s study says eating garlic helps children fight infections dominant in that age group. So, if your kids are ailing, then feed them the raws or flush it down with fruit juices.

Sip in the Reds and Greens
A glass of red wine can do wonders; a number of studies have concluded this. But, a recent study talks about an antioxidant Polyphenols that can protect you from breast cancer. These health soldiers, found in green tea, red wine and olives, protect you from environmental carcinogens like passive tobacco smoking.

Tab the Bones
Some of our favorite childhood memories include chewing calcium tablets, and we were told how essential they are for our bones.

While most of us forgot about it once we grew up, medicine practitioners say that chewing a calcium tablet, drinking milk and eating yoghurt keeps the bones in shape.

Keep in mind the fact that your bone density declines after the age of 30. The requirement of the human body is 200 milligrams of calcium per day combined with magnesium for complete absorption into the bones.

Berries and You
Love that strawberry flavored ice cream? Blueberries, strawberries and raspberries have plant nutrients known as anthocyanidins. These powerful antioxidants combined with concentrations of Resveratrol (found in red wine) fight against heart disease and cancer.

On a Healthy Note!
While these are some fantastic ways of keeping fit and fighting your way to healthy living, these are not the only and should not be the only tips you depend on for a healthy lifestyle. Multiple other practices and components for consumption await exploring. Keep watching out for them.

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