Mysuru, September 21, 2022 (www.justkannada.in): “Parents should teach the children about personal hygiene, including proper method of washing hands and mouth. Our physical health will improve if maintain the health of our mouth properly,” observed Padmashree awardee, and Director of Jayadeva Institute of Cardiovascular Sciences and Research, Bengaluru, Dr. C.N. Manjunath
He participated in the 62nd Annual International Conference of the Association of Microbiologists of India, held at the Senate Bhavan, in Manasa Gangotri campus today. In his address, he said, “the secret of our health lies in the health of our mouth. Our body gets food through our mouth. Hence, we should be very careful about what we eat. Everyone should wash hands properly before eating, as many people wash hands nicely only after eating. But they forget to wash hands before having food,” he said.
“According to an internal survey in America, infant mortality ratio has increased as the hospital staff fail to maintain personal hygiene during deliveries. Hence, doctors and nurses should give more preference towards hygiene and cleanliness. More importantly everyone should improve immunity levels. Good sleep, moderate excercise, yoga, eating more vegetables, fruits and greens will improve our immunity levels. You can stay away from many diseases if you quit smoking and alcohol. If community is healthy, immunity will also be good,” he explained.
“There is a separate antibiotic policy in science. Azithromycin was misused during COVID time. That drug remains in the human bodies for a long time, even after COVID is cured. There might be 5% heart related problems among people who were infected by Corona virus and 2% of them might develop diabetes. This may lead to losing weight and allergies,” he opined.
“If our lifestyle is good, our physical health will also be good. We can stay away from several diseases by having good air and clean drinking water. Everyone should give priority to drink boiled water after becomes normal. Consume more vegetables and fruits, exercise moderately,” he advised
Padmashree award winner Ayyappan also spoke on the occasion. University of Mysore Vice-Chancellor Prof. G. Hemanth Kumar, former VC Prof. K.S. Rangappa, DRDO-DFRL Director Dr. Anil Datt Semwal, New Delhi Academy of Microbiological Sciences Chairman Prof. R.C. Kuhaad, IMA President Prof. Praveen Rishi, General Secretary Prof. Namitha Singh, Prof. S.Satish, Prof. N. Chandra Naik and others were present.
Keywords: University of Mysore/ International Conference/ Jayadeva Hospital, Bengaluru/ Dr. C.N. Manjunath
