Background: Work related musculoskeletal disorders are the commonest cause for occupational health problems and accounts for large number of socioeconomic burden on the worker as well as the society. Methods: A cross-sectional interview based survey was conducted in 50 beauticians in the age group of 20 - 50 years. The data was collected using a validated semi-structured questionnaire. The questionnaire consisted of demographic details, work profile and musculoskeletal pain. The data was analyzed and graphical representation was done using Microsoft excel. Results: The study showed that the musculoskeletal problems are highest in back region followed by neck, wrist and hand and shoulder region. Conclusion: There is a prevalence of musculoskeletal pain in beauticians.

Maternal mental health problems pose a huge human, social and economic burden to woman, their infants, their families, and society and constitute a major public health challenge prophylactic interventions may be instituted near or at the time of delivery to decrease the risk of postpartum illness. The study was to evaluate the effectiveness of structured teaching program on selected postpartum psychiatric illness in terms of knowledge and attitude among primi mothers. Pretest and post test pre experimental design was used in this study. 50 samples were selected by using purposive sampling technique. Pretest was conducted using demographic variables, structured questionnaire to assess the knowledge and five point likert scale to assess the attitude of primi mothers and on the same day structured teaching program was given to the mothers individually for 45 minutes through compact disk with laptop on the fifth day post test was done using the same structured questionnaire and liker scale to assess the knowledge and attitude of primimothes regarding selected postpartum psychiatric illness. Highly significant difference was found between pretest and post test knowledge and attitude scores at (p<0.05) level. It shows that the knowledge and attitude scores regarding postpartum psychiatric illness was highly significant after administration of structured teaching program.

Background: Today’s children are the future of the Nation. Nutrition adequacy is one of the key determinants of the health and well- being of the children. Under nutrition is a major public health problem in the developing countries, particularly in preschool children, who are more vulnerable to the effects of malnutrition. Objectives: To assess the knowledge regarding Malnutrition and its prevention among mothers of under five children. To associate the level of knowledge with selected demographic variables. Materials and Methods: Quantitative research approach and a descriptive design were used for the study. 50 sample were selected through purposive sampling technique. Data were collected by using structured interview schedule. Results: The findings of the study denoted that 27 (54%) mothers had inadequate knowledge, 23 (46%) mothers had moderately adequate knowledge and none of the mothers had adequate knowledge. Conclusion: The study was concluded that mothers of under five children had inadequate knowledge and there is need to improve the knowledge regarding malnutrition and its prevention.

Ayurveda has great potential in the field of Preventive medicine and glorifies the concept of Aahara (food). A properly selected diet and diet plan plays a critical importance in the management of many diseases. Godhuma (wheat) is a cereal using since ancient period, botanically identified as Triticum sativum Lam. belonging to Poaceae family. Along with its nutritional property, many medicinal properties have also been explained in Ayurveda classics. Wheat is a rich source of multiple essential nutrients, such as protein, dietary fibre, manganese, phosphorus and niacin. Several B vitamins and other dietary minerals are in significant content. Godhuma has shown proven therapeutic effects in prevention and treatment of various conditions. This paper reviews the botanical identity of Godhuma its synonyms, vernacular names, bhedas, rasapanchaka, karmas, Rogaghnata, doshaghnata, yogas, along with its habit, habitat, morphological features, chemical constituents etc., and some of its research activities.

No one knows better than the mother that pregnancy is an amazing journey. After the mother gives birth, the mother goes through another round of dramatic emotional and physical changes. The mother probably feels alternatively sheer joy and utter exhaustion and may also experience physical discomfort which she might not have expected. Pain and discomfort from episiotomy incision continue to be a problem from many postnatal mothers. Helping the mother in alleviating the discomfort and helping her to overcome it and will enable her to get feeling of well-being. Heat from the lamp and cold produces strong analgesic effect and reduces pain. The study was to compare the effectiveness of hot and cold application in reducing the pain among postnatal mothers with episiotomy. A quasi experimental Factorial design was used in this study.30 samples were selected by non probability convenient sampling method. Samples divided into 2 groups as 15 mothers for hot application group and 15 mothers under cold application. The hot applied through infra-red lamp. The cold by the means of cold pack on the episiotomy wound for 20mts. The pain was assessed before intervention and following hot and cold application at 30mts, 1 hour and 3 hour intervals, by using MC CAFFERY NUMERICAL PAIN SCALE. The result showed that the obtained ‘t’ value () was significant at 0.05 level. It shows that hot application was effective than cold application in relieving post episiotomy pain.