Disordered Eating, Eating Disorder and Female Athlete Triad
Endurance athletes are always at risk of disordered eating habits that can grow into eating disorders like anorexia nervosa or bulimia nervosa. Athletes struggle with food or weight-related issues because they are supposed to look lean so that they look good while competing and also because there is a myth that their performance will improve […]
Gastro-Intestinal Issues Of Endurance Athletes
It is a matter of grave concern for endurance athletes that they should not suffer from gastro-intestinal issues like nausea, abdominal cramps, vomiting and diarrhoea during competition and even otherwise as it affects their performance and general well-being. The normal functioning of the GI tract gets disturbed by excessive physical activity and emotional stress associated […]
Carbohydrate Loading
Athletes who are practicing for high-intensity endurance sports competitions should increase their intake of carbohydrates for energy. Endurance sports activity like marathons, triathlons, ultra-runs, century, a double century or cycling for long duration needs more muscle glycogen than usual so as to delay fatigue and enable the athlete to maintain his desired pace for a […]
Micro Nutrients (Calcium, Iron, Zinc) for an endurance athlete
The Importance of Iron for Endurance Athletes Endurance athletes, especially women, need adequate iron intake to maintain a healthy immune system and sustain energy levels. Many women athletes engage in restrictive dieting to maintain a slim figure, which can be harmful in the long run. Iron absorption is influenced by other foods, and a deficiency […]
Electrolytes for an endurance athlete
Hyponatremia or muscle cramps happen to endurance athletes when there is abnormal water retention in the body or more than the usual loss of sodium because of excessive sweating. An athlete should be treated immediately if he feels weak, lethargic, nauseated, bloated, confused or if he has muscle cramps, headache, slurred speech or swollen hands […]
Working Mothers and Breastfeeding
It is important to plan your maternity leave beforehand and take at least six to twelve weeks off after childbirth. Practice expressing your milk by hand or with a breast pump so that it can be fed to your baby with a bottle or a cup later by the childcare provider. Try to leave your […]
Weaning your Baby
The process of weaning starts when you start feeding your baby something other than your breastmilk. Usually, weaning happens naturally and gradually as the baby becomes more aware of the various foods available around him. However, if you want to wean your baby early, you should go about it slowly to give you and your […]
Breastfeeding A Baby With A Health Problem
Breastfeeding is difficult for some babies especially those who have some illness. However, breastmilk is necessary especially colostrum to give the baby life-long immunity from a number of diseases. Therefore, if the baby is unable to suckle, then breastmilk should be pumped and fed to the baby with a dropper, spoon or a cup. Most […]
Breastfeeding in Public
It is uncomfortable to feed a baby in public, especially in an Indian scenario where even in today’s progressive times, it would be frowned upon. However, there is growing support for nursing mothers as more and more ladies are joining the workforce and excelling in their chosen fields. It is important to respond to your […]
Breastfeeding and Special Conditions
There may be some situations where new mothers may have some more apprehensions about breastfeeding their babies. If the new mother has delivered twins or multiple babies, then it may be a problem initially to set a feeding routine. But once the mother gets a hang of it, most of them find breastfeeding easier than […]