Winter Is Coming! And it brings health challenges with it. 

Commencing from autumn until winter, India apparently observes the longest period of festivities back-to-back. Besides bringing joy and breaking the mundane routine laden with stress and anxiety, these 4-5 months are also often compounded with the risks of lifestyle diseases or attacks happening from existing chronic conditions. ¹

During the festivities, every Indian binge-eats and consumes sweets that are highly saturated and lead to an alarmingly high calorie intake. This often aggravates distinct health issues which can turn chronic and even fatal in the long run. Extensive travelling and the use of fireworks also exposes people to dangerous levels of pollution triggering respiratory conditions. Alcohol consumption and long hours of celebration further deteriorates the condition. 

A third-party survey report published by The Times Of India shows that respiratory conditions and other allergies rise significantly during and after Diwali.² The onset of winter seasons aggravates seasonal allergies like flu, cough, wheezing, nasal congestion, throat infection and various respiratory challenges. Dr. Purushotam Lal, Chairman of Metro Hospitals And Heart Institute shares with IANS that people with lifestyle disorders like hypertension, diabetes, and respiratory conditions queue up outside clinics by simply not sticking to the precautions advised by healthcare experts.³  High calorie intake leads to weight gain proving to be harmful for people with chronic conditions such as blood pleasure, diabetes, etc. Besides, the changing weather conditions also give rise to seasonal allergies like flu, cough, wheezing, nasal congestion, throat infection, and so on. 

Proactive Approach To Stay Prepared For Life 

Non-communicable diseases (including CVDS and respiratory conditions) are the leading causes of death worldwide. ³  Most of these non-communicable diseases can be prevented as per WHO.⁴  The way is to adopt a proactive approach. Altering day-to-day poor lifestyle patterns with conscious behavioral choices such as healthy eating, exercising, avoiding alcohol or smoking, and taking prescribed medicines on-time can go a long-way in living a healthy life. However, the most important pillar in this approach of proactiveness is consistent health monitoring. 

The past and current year has proven particularly challenging with regards to the conventional approach of regular health checkups at clinics and hospitals. Fortunately enough, e-healthcare is gaining prominence across the country as a successful alternative to one-to-one doctor consultations. Remote health monitoring lies at the very core of e-healthcare. It is also an affordable solution to not only meet the ever increasing demand for healthcare services but also to reduce the burden on it. 

Remote healthcare monitoring empowers patients to not only keep a tab on their health but also to digitally share their health statistics for assessment by experts. Early diagnosis, preventive measures, and course of treatment can be decided for patients with the data available in hand. 

OMRON For A Healthy Lifestyle 

OMRON is a pioneer in home health monitoring products and assessing the impact that e-consultation can bring in the current scenario, hosts a comprehensive range of home healthcare devices. These devices help users in keeping a track of their overall body health. 

Our BP monitors are not only the most recommended by doctors but also clinically validated. They generate highly accurate readings and users can also share the data with physicians electronically. The monitors are user-friendly and they come equipped with features that help in diagnosing the presence of hypertension or other related comorbidities. Since BP is referred as the ‘Silent Killer’ early stage detection can prove to be of significance in mitigating the related health risks or preventing any acute conditions. 

The OMRON 7361 T digital home blood pressure monitor allows users to keep a tab on heart health as it comes equipped with the Dual Check Feature. This feature lets users diagnose the risk of AFib and strokes in one seating. The ergonomic design of the monitor and ultra-quiet inflation of the cuff makes handling and usage extremely convenient. To shop for the device or explore other products in the home BP monitoring category, please click on the following link:

Digital Home BP Monitors By OMRON

Our home nebulizers are equipped to offer instant relief from respiratory conditions or other seasonal allergies when the prescribed medication is administered as per the doctor’s recommendation. Using nebulizers proactively can also help in eliminating any attacks from chronic diseases like Asthma or COPD. The nebulizers deliver the medication directly into the lungs and unlike metered dose inhalers doesn’t require any coordination skills making them fit to be used by any age group. 

The OMRON Duobaby 2-in-1 Compressor And Nebulizer Machine can provide relief from nasal congestion and respiratory disorders. Duobaby is recommended  for use in children older than 6 months. The nasal aspirator helps relieve congestion during respiratory tract disorders and also prevents lung infections. To shop for the device or explore other products in the home Nebulizer range, please click on the following link:

Home Nebulizers By OMRON

OMRON Body Composition Monitors allow users to plan a comprehensive weight management regime besides just measuring weight. The insightful analytics generated from the BCM can be shared with fitness experts who can help in devising a diet and exercise program that translates into actual results and a healthier lifestyle. 

The OMRON HBF 222 T digital weighing scale partners with users in their weight management pursuits. It generates crisp insights into factors such as BMI,  Visceral Fat level and percentage, and  subcutaneous fat percent which are very crucial for a weight loss/gain program. The device comes enabled with bluetooth connectivity to help users share the data with physicians or health experts using the OMRON Connect App making it possible to curb lifestyle disorders such as obesity. To shop for the device or explore other products in the Weight Management Category, please click on the following link: 

Body Composition Monitors By OMRON

Conclusion 

Lifestyle disorders can be controlled and prevented when we combine three things: 

1. Proactively monitoring of health.
2. Strictly following healthcare prescriptions by experts.
3. Giving up sedentary lifestyle choices. 

At OMRON, we constantly strive to help our customers stay prepared for life. We hope that each one amongst us does our bit of making India a fitter and healthier nation. This festive season, seek the divine blessings of health from Gods and keep a tab on it with OMRON home healthcare products.