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Dyslexia. Autism and ADHD: A Learning Battle For Life

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It’s a maze, it’s a no-win situation, which path is best for my child? am I being overprotective? am I fulfilling my child’s needs? Some parents cope well with learning disorders, while others struggle. It’s actually a challenge every day for parents to handle tasks and ensure their child is getting adequate, emotional and mental support at home as well as school. The disorder may progress to adulthood, developing emotional or physical symptoms. Acceptance of the disorder is important both for the parent and the child. The child should respond and understand their condition. As a parent, identifying your child’s strengths and focusing on areas for improvement at home always helps. Parents coping with learning disorders Don’t take things lightly! Don’t be under the impression “kids are like that.” Never leave the disorder untreated! If you notice your child’s sudden behavioural changes, for instance, they are anxious, isolating, losing focus and becoming aggressive, please seek medical ...

Beat the heat this summer: Finest Juicy Coolers

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  Beat the heat this summer:  Finest Juicy Coolers Crush it, Pour It, Slurp it! Dive into colourful and fragrant summer fruits. Summer has already hit us or is upon in some parts of the world. The sweetness, freshness, and crispiness of juicy strawberries, pineapple, grapes, and watermelon invite your palates to crave more. Go adventurous and transform your exotic fruit bowl into a mouthwatering yet refreshing drink. Minty Watermelon Breeze ingredients Watermelon(riper the better) Few mint sprigs 1 lemon Rock salt to taste  Dash of sugar(depending on the sweetness of the watermelon) 4-6  ice cubes  Cut a whole watermelon into small pieces. Put it into the grinder. Add a dash of rock salt and sugar. Blend the mixture thoroughly. Afterwards, place a colander on a jug and start straining the mixture, removing lumpy bits. Check consistency, if the juice is thick, add water. Next, add a few mint sprigs and squeeze one whole lemon, stir the mixture. Finally, add in ic...

Epilepsy: A Shaky Disease

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  Epilepsy: A Shaky Disease Our brain is actually a blessing, without it we are unable to understand the world around us. How the brain functions in awake or sleep mode is a fascination. In our current state, everything appears normal. However, when there is a sudden wiring trip or defect, abnormal electrical signals take place. This is a neurological condition called Epilepsy. How, when, and why? Let’s find out more on International Epilepsy Day. Around 50 million people worldwide have epilepsy, making it one of the most common neurological diseases globally. Epilepsy occurs when there is abnormal activity in the brain, leading to frequent seizures. Jerking in upper or all parts of the body is apparent. This depends on the type of epilepsy that you are diagnosed with. Categorized into two types, generalised and focal.  Symptoms of generalised seizures Stiff muscles Loss of consciousness Jerking of the arms or legs Tongue biting Loss of muscle tone Sudden collapse Symptoms of ...

Brain gym: a daily dose of happiness

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In our daily life, body language plays a pivotal role.  It can be expressed in many forms through singing, dancing and gratitude. Science contributes a lot towards our behaviour and makes us who we are. Feeling motivated, excited, staying calm in a tough situation or feeling loved, Happy Brain Chemicals are the key ingredients to lead a happy life and sustain a positive attitude. They have similar properties and work well together to ensure we are becoming the best version of ourselves. The only downfall is that if they become too low or high in your body, health problems are likely to develop. So, maintain a good lifestyle balance and receive the best results. Come and let’s experience DOSE Dopamine is a neurotransmitter in our brain that  improves concentration, helps us to work towards goals and find things interesting. When you feel you have achieved something, are motivated and alert, your brain releases a rush of dopamine, hence keeping your dopamine levels normal and ba...