Though urbanization brings economic growth to a nation, it has also negatively affected children and young adults with the adaptation of a western diet and lifestyle. Fast food chains, improper work timings, unhealthy sleep cycles contribute to a variety of illnesses at a younger age. In addition to this, academic and social competition has amounted to a generation of overly stressed youth with unrealistic expectations of self.
Whether self instilled, or pressured from external factors, stress is the most significant contributors to poor health in children and adolescents. Binge eating is often triggered by emotional cues, anxiety, negative mood, and may serve as fulfilment of affect rather than satiety. Obesity becomes a largely prevalent epidemic as a result of this, causing an imbalance of regulatory hormones.
Diseases like Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus, Hypertension, Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome, and Circadian Rhythm Sleep Disorders prevalent in children and adolescents, are consequences of the disturbances in childhood lifestyle, and are suggestive of premature ageing.
Metabolic & Vascular Ageing
Fortunately, lifestyle disorders are reversible, however handling the situation in adolescents and children must be by someone with long-term experience in the field. A sensitive, evidence based, customized program must be created to suit the child or teenager experiencing issues in binge eating, obesity, insulin resistance or any comorbid diseases. Read More . .
Hormones & Ageing
Hormone regulation can be controlled with an appropriate nutritional balance, stress management techniques, and exercises that are tailor-made to the individual. Dr. Kousalya's friendly approach of personalized treatment, sensitively handles the issues of reproductive. Read More . .
Obesity & Ageing
Addressing issues of body image and obesity is a sensitive matter, and with Dr. Kousalya’s extensive experience in the field, the situation many youngsters face can be handled skillfully. Caloric Restriction through designer menus, snack-wise options, personalization. Read More . .
Psychological Ageing
Dr. Kousalya believes that replacing stimulating foods with soothing foods and bringing in the acid-base balance of the system without adding to the metabolic stress of the children, is very important in the management of moods anxiety and depression. Read More . .