Health Tips By Dr. Ravi Malik

Swimming for small children This program focused on whether children should be encouraged to swim from a young age. Dr. Ravi Malik spoke on the issue of training small children for swimming. He spoke about the improved mental and physical health of young children who received proper training for swimming.   The doctor also cautioned that if training was not provided by experts it could prove to be fatal.

IBN 7- 16th June 2010, at 5:30-6:00pm

 
Growth and development in children - role of balanced diet and regular monitoring. There is a direct relation between the diet that a child receives and his or her growth and development. This program saw Dr. Ravi Malik offering insight on the growth of children. He focused on facts such as the role of a nutritional diet, containing proteins, and vitamins and minerals such as calcium and iron, and its impact on children’s health. Such a diet facilitates better health and development in childhood.

WAMA- 5th July 2010, at 2:00-2:30pm

 
Kangaroo care given to newborn babies. This program focused on the unique concept of kangaroo care as a way to improve infant health and growth. Dr. Ravi Malik discussed the highly effective kangaroo care method. He informed the public on its benefits and suggested it as one of the best ways to keep the preterm baby warm and to facilitate better growth and bonding.

NEWS 24- 27th Aug 2010, at 6:00-6:30pm

  S t r e s s   d u e   t o   e x a m s   l e a d i n g   t o psychological problems in children The level of stress experienced by students before and during examinations is a cause for worry for parents, teachers and society in general. In this program Dr. Ravi Malik commented on exam stress, particularly in children appearing for the board exams. Students often complain of headaches, dizziness and abdominal pain which are some of the symptoms of the stress caused due to examinations. Dr. Malik advised students to prepare well in advance and relax during the night, and hours before the exam. This practice will also help improve results.

News  -  24  -  28th  Feb.  2011,  at  10:30 - 11:00pm

 
Stress due to exams - how to reduce it. Stress caused due to examinations was highlighted through this program. Dr. Ravi Malik commented on the stress which students suffer before and during examinations. He advised parents and students not to take too much stress as it can lead to physical and psychological effects such as loss of appetite, loss of weight, headache, tension and loss of sleep. In turn these side effects have an impact on the performance of the students.

NEWS 24 – 24th May 2011 at 6:00-6:30pm

Dr. Ravi Malik
M.B.B.S., M.D.
(Paed) Sr. Child Specialist

Convener Medical Education, IMA-National