Happy Holi - Health Tips!!

Holi the festival of colors is here. Its a celebration of love and win of good over evil.
Celebrate with all love, here are few health tips to take into account -


1. Swine Flu -

- This year the country is fighting Swine Flu.

- The untimely rains and cold weather of last few days has increased the conditions for its spread.

- Make sure you eat a proper breakfast before starting to play Holi. This ways your body immune system will be better equipped.

- Avoid playing with water, if you are having a cold or flu.



2. Alcohol

- Holi is one of the few days when Alcohol consumption is started very early in the day.

- This means that most people tend to go over-board with the amount of Alcohol consumed.

- Since one is in celebration mode - the effects of alcohol are not seen till they lead to severe intoxication.

- Few Sign and Symptoms to be aware of - severe confusion, unpredictable behavior, unconsciousness, vomiting, seizures, respiration problems, cold body temperature. - require immediate medical attention.

- The best advice would be to Avoid alcohol, as there is nothing called as "controlled drinking" in such occasions.





3. The Bhang

- Bhang is one of the favorite drinks in Holi.

- A derivative of the cannabis family, its one of the main reasons for many people to land up into Emergency Rooms of hospitals

- The most common side effects include - Distorted feeling of self, Feelings of excessive relaxation, Problems with memory, Loss of coordination, Increased appetite, Incessant talking and laughter

- One should be very careful, that even one episode of bhang consumption can lead to excessive anxiety or Post-traumatic stress that present for a long time.

- Adulterated Bhang is known to cause hallucinations - this can have a major side-effect on general mental health.

- Best Advice to avoid bhang completely.

- If you are still willing to try it, then be ready for the side effects!!




4. The Colors -

- Naturally made Dry colours are the best for health.

- Chemical colors when applied to skin - leads to allergies

- Avoid chemical colors going into eyes - can lead to blindness

- chemical colors remaining in the hands - go into the digestive system, leading to gastric irritation.

- you can apply oil or moisturizer over your body before starting to play holi.






5. Mental Health -

- Spread love this Holi.

- Don't use it as a way to take revenge on others.

- Don't feel jealous of others.

- Don't try to sexually harass someone under the pretext of holi.

- Don't have anger..

- Understand its a festival of love and peace.

HOLI IS A FESTIVAL TO SPREAD JOY, LOVE AND CELEBRATE... DON'T LET IT BE ONE THAT SPOILS YOUR PHYSICAL AND MENTAL HEALTH.

WISHING YOU ALL A WONDERFUL HOLI!!

- Dr.Hemant Mittal
Psychiatrist
www.mindmantra.in - eksoch@gmail.com

why woman and men cheat in relationships

Researchers of the Spire Liverpool Hospital found that during physical contact of sexual nature in women produce higher levels of oxytocin, the hormone that binds women emotionally to their partners. 

It is worth noting that this hormone is produced in the same quantities, whether it is a one night stand or a serious relationship.

Now this brings to the point of discussion that - If her partner is not able to "arouse" her raise oxytocin levels, its natural that a woman might look for another partner. 
A woman finds it easier to get emotionally and physically attached to her new partner.

In men, instead, the same stimulates the nervous system to produce more dopamine, the pleasure hormone, and this surge can be very addictive.

The hormone levels fluctuate depending on the attraction, nature of sexual contact and desire for the same.

This brings out the point of discussion that, Men seem addicted to the "physical act". Hence those who are not attracted to their partners or don't find physical pleasure with their partner, might remain emotionally loyal but not physically.

Interesting developments!!!

My Mind Mantra on this - I meet many men and women who are "cheating" on their partners. They find different reasons and explanations for the same. 
They all seem to have guilt, but something in them still makes it uncontrollable to do so. 
Most people show a certain level of control and clarity in mind after proper counselling and treatment!! 
So somewhere the hormones are affecting the minds understanding of reality.. and the mind might need strengthening???

- Dr.Hemant Mittal (MBBS,DPM)
Psychiatrist 
www.mindmantra.in - eksoch@gmail.com

Valentines Day - Hearty - Heartbroken - Heartless!!

Its nearly the end of 14th February or Valentines Day.
The beauty of this day is that its a wonderful teacher.
It teaches you 3 beautiful aspects of Love -

1. Hearty - Today If your loved one fulfilled your expectations, you'll feel super elated. Happiness will take over you and you'll feel like dancing in love.
This is the madness of love - it takes you into a different world.

2. Heartbroken - If your loved one didn't meet or rejected your expectations, you'll feel sad. You'll cry in sadness, heart will be full of pain.
This is the power of love. It takes a second to destroy your mental peace. No matter how powerful, rich or famous you might be.

3. Heartless - If your loved one doesn't care about you, and is enjoying with someone else. You'll become full of anger. You'll become heartless.
This is the devastation of love. - love can give all its power to anger. Anger will blind you, and lead to any extent of destruction.

Remember Love is always present in Hearty, heartbroken or heartless person.. Its just the expression that changes.

Valentines day is a great Teacher... Let its teachings guide you towards growth, happiness and positivity of Love.

written by-
Dr.Hemant Mittal
Psychiatrist
eksoch@gmail.com - www.mindmantra.in