Wednesday, September 3, 2025

Common Sense and Healthcare

 

    • Common sense in Healthcare 
  • Common Sense influences numerous events in our daily lives.How do we describe Common Sense? Is it a Science? Is it based on one’s intellectual ability or what it is?
  • Somewhere it is wisely described as “The power which aids us in distinguishing what we should consider as our duty as a right or as a thing confirming to equality established by law of intelligence.”
  • It’s also stated to be the intelligence of instinct 
  • Let’s consider role of common sense in healthcare.
  • “Common sense is the wisest Physician whom it is possible to consult. If we followed it’s advice,we should be able to avoid the thousand and one little annoyance of illness caused by imprudence “ 
  •                     Yoritomo Japanese pivotal figure 

"Common sense in healthy living" refers to the basic, practical, and widely accepted knowledge and judgments that help people maintain their well-being. It's about applying simple principles rather than getting bogged down in the latest fads or complex theories.

1. Nourishing Your Body:

 * Eat Real Food:

 * Listen to Your Body:

 * Stay Hydrated: 

2. Physical Activity:

 * Move Your Body: You don't need to be a top athlete. Simply incorporating more movement into your daily life can make a huge difference. Take the stairs, walk instead of driving for short distances, or go for a daily walk.

 * Find What You Enjoy: The best exercise is the one you'll actually do consistently. Whether it's dancing, hiking, cycling, or playing a sport, find an activity that you find fun and engaging.

3. Rest and Recovery:

 * Prioritize Sleep: Getting a good night's sleep is not a luxury; it's a fundamental pillar of health. It allows your body to repair and rejuvenate.

 * Manage Stress: Chronic stress can take a heavy toll on your physical and mental health. Find healthy ways to cope, whether it's through meditation, hobbies, or spending time in nature.

4. Emotional and Mental Well-being:

 * Connect with Others: Humans are social creatures. Nurturing relationships with family and friends contributes to a sense of purpose and happiness.

 * Practice Gratitude: Focusing on the good things in your life can shift your perspective and improve your overall mental state.

 * Seek Help When Needed: It's common sense to see a doctor for a physical ailment, and the same goes for mental health. If you're struggling, reach out to a professional or a trusted friend.

In essence, common sense in healthy living is about recognizing and acting on these basic truths:

 * Your body needs fuel (food), water, and rest.

 * It's designed to move.

 * Your mental and emotional state are inextricably linked to your physical health.

There is another aspect of common sense and popular notions such as “ The best things of life are free” What a joke

It is well understood that the best things of life costs earth.Clean air,water is extremely costly. Nutritious food, protective clothings are also not free.

Practically anything and everything that makes life healthy and comfortable are not free.

Another example “Whatever happens is for the  best ? Consider Earthquakes,floods,famines ,Wars or similar happenings!

Let’s come out of such misgivings.

The reason ——- as It's about making sustainable, everyday choices that support your well-being, rather than chasing quick fixes or extreme diets.

Wednesday, November 6, 2024

A wonderful book published in 2003 still relevant

 Book review

Title
Death by PrescriptionAuthor: Ray D StrandPublisher: Nelson Books,  
A division of Nelson Publishers
Place. Colorado ,USA
Year of Publication 2003
No of pages 262.


Review and Discussion
Prof Sudhir Dagaonkar
M.D FIAMS
Retired Prof of Pharmacology
Full address
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Email id :sudhir.dagaonkar @gmail.com
 
———-‘Death by prescription’ is a wonderful book written by Dr Ray D Strand based on the shocking truth behind and an overmedicated nation. He has penned the entire thought process into three parts with several chapters dedicated to the important aspects of drug development from the stage of Clinical Trials , Marketing and Post marketing surveillance period.
The first part titled “The system “ gives an introduction to the drug approval process, a deadly partnership between industry and agencies and lastly the Great clinical trial.
The second part titled “System gone wrong” describes the story of Rezulin, where the system went wrong, followed by clear concepts about present dangers. In the next three chapters, author describes drug interactions, polypharmacy and Poly doctors meaning more than couple of medical consultants involved in managing single patient as of today .The last part is dedicated to advise general public to take charge of their health. The use and impact of over the counter medications or therapies is well discussed with examples.
Further protecting oneself for a healthy life as well as health concepts developed by the author in his long experience as a medical practitioner are well described in lucid language giving number of examples of real life situation.Part one describes ‘The System’ considers Death-by prescription involving the drug approval process. There is a deadly partnership and the great Clinical Trial -you in four chapters in a lucid manner.
Part two deals  with thematter where System has gone wrong and it elaborates a specific story about Rezulin, How the System has gone wrong. Expressing the clear and present dangers, mix and match, Drug interations, Polydoc and poly pharmacy in appropriate way with examples.
Part three titled “take charge of your health “has expressions in a conclusive way describing Over the counter (OTC) medications, Herbal Therapies, Protecting yourself and lastly authors thoughts on Health conceptsIn Part one chapter  elaborates Use of HRT for preventing and managing symptoms of Peri -and post-menopausal women is absolutely correct. Author makes suggestions for observing due precautions and considerations for every individual patient before prescribing HRT. Further the stance is elaborated with numerous case studies. One may or may not agree with all the points mentioned.  Still it makes a lot of sense specifically for Medical Consultants, and Clinical Researchers. It’s an eye opener for those easy going prescribers who get swayed by pharmaceutical marketing gimmick’s.It is a common knowledge in the medical world that a Medical Practitioner uses 15/20 drugs in major part of professional life. In present times this understanding doesn’t stand anywhere as the speed with which newer molecules as single drug or in combination as FDC and thrust upon the prescriber has surpassed all past records.

Tuesday, August 31, 2021









                                              PRAGMATIC QUOTES


" whenever One gives best Professional Performance Chances of Bitter Rivalries at Professional Fronts are inevitable"

                                                                                                                  Sudhir




 

Pragmaric Quote

 

Saturday, August 21, 2021

Prof.Dr.Sudhir Dagaonkar

 


Sudhir’s "Pragmatist quotes"



  • 1.      “An educated mind must learn to make own opinions based on facts,not under information overload”
  • 2.      “When we seek knowledge to understand the true picture,not necessary corrective solutions to the problems”
  • 3.      “Accept failures, don’t live in denial “

 

Monday, December 5, 2011

Gaurav Dagaonkar Music Director

It is a matter of pride for all of Dagaonkar's to know that Our Gaurav has made a debue as Music director in the Bollywood with release of film Lanka. His musical score is considered best in the movie. We all are proud of him. Please listen the songs view video on
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