Message from the Editor

Dr. Kavitha Sundaravadanam
Senior Family Physician
Dear K-Way Readers,
Welcome to the power-packed February edition of K-Way which emphasizes on diet, nutrition and prevention of disease.
Food is fuel, and diet has always been regarded as medicine – a fact our knowledgeable ancestors were aware of.
Cooking healthy food, eating on time and not overeating are basic food eating ethics which have changed completely due to cultural diversity, travelling and other changes that modern lifestyle has brought.
Every land has its own native agriculture which means that the food which grown there is beneficial for the people living there.
For example, Thanjavur in Tamil Nadu is known for its rice grain production, Punjab is known for its wheat and Italy is known for its cheese and pasta. [Read full message]
CLICK TO VIEW JANUARY 2024 HIGHLIGHTSCalcium Intake: Food vs. Supplements

Calcium, along with vitamin D and vitamin B12, often comes up in discussions about supplements in hospitals and clinics. In this article, we’ll delve into calcium supplements — a topic surrounded by both awareness and confusion. Calcium plays a vital role not only in bone health but also in nerve function, hormone secretion, cardiovascular health, and muscle activity. While it’s encouraging to see growing awareness about calcium’s importance, many people remain unsure about how to meet their calcium needs.
READ FULL ARTICLENutrition – The Centre Stage

The Role of Nutrition in Immune Function
An immune system that is fighting an infection (for example, fever) needs more energy.
For the immune system to work efficiently, the food consumed should:
READ FULL ARTICLEYour Liver Is What You Eat

Food is essential for our body to function. The food that we consume is digested in the stomach, and then reaches the intestines where the carbohydrates, proteins and fats get extracted. These extracted nutrients are then taken into the blood stream and transported to the liver. In the liver, they are either stored or modified for the body’s immediate use.
READ FULL ARTICLENutritional Psychiatry

The field of ‘Nutritional Psychiatry’ is a relatively nascent field in which various research is still going on. Our brain is continuously working even while we are sleeping. It not only takes care of our physical functioning like heartbeat, breathing, swallowing, ambulation, etc., but also takes care of our thoughts and emotions, and our perception of our world around us which is a continuous process.
READ FULL ARTICLEAnaphylaxis – A Condition Everyone Should Be Aware Of

Anaphylaxis sounds more like a complex word from Spell Bee; however, it’s nothing but an allergic reaction. Of course, anaphylaxis is a condition everyone must be aware of as it is a life-threatening allergic reaction that can occur rapidly after exposure to an allergen and lead to severe side-effects.
READ FULL ARTICLEImpact of Diet on Dermatological Conditions

Diet plays a crucial role in overall health, including skin health, influencing both the prevention and management of various dermatological conditions. Nutritional choices can help manage inflammation, support the skin barrier function, and provide essential nutrients needed for skin repair and regeneration.
READ FULL ARTICLEHow Does Diet Affect Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS)

Women with PCOS are often found to have high insulin levels due to insulin resistance which means they are unable to use the insulin produced. Insulin is a hormone that helps the cells in the body convert food into energy. Very high insulin levels can cause the ovaries to produce more male hormones. Insulin resistance can make it harder to lose weight, which is why women with PCOS often experience this issue. They are also at risk of diabetes, hypertension and heart problems later in life.
READ FULL ARTICLEWhat is Cervical Cancer? | Kauvery Hospital Chennai | Tamil

In this video, Dr. Anitha, Senior Consultant – Obstetrics & Gynecology at Kauvery Hospital Alwarpet, breaks down everything you need to know about cervical cancer, its causes, symptoms, and prevention.
WATCH FULL VIDEOPatient Experience

Dr Suresh Kumar of Kauvery hospital is an exemplary character and a good person by heart and expert in his profession in meeting the instantaneous needs of the patient. Other supporting staff of the hospital must follow his footstep. I wish him good luck.
– S.J