Dr. Vikram .R. Lotwala

One of the people who have influenced me most is Robin Sharma. Not because is great speaker or he is Indian. The reason is ........... simple. Yes, the solution he provides are simple, clear and very easy to understand and follow. Just read the following : Leaders get that the real fight is the fight against time. So much to achieve/innovate and influence. And so few hours in a day. The solution? Get up uber-early. That way you have your day - versus your day having you. I was up early this am. One of the gifts I give myself. As I mentioned on Twitter, I spent time reviewing my Core Values. And building out a template for an "on game" day. I thought it might be helpful to you if I shared what I do to help me get up between 4 and 5 am on most days (aside from travel days): 1. I try to workout daily. This dramatically drives energy levels. You'll feel more inspired. And you'll need less sleep. 2. A massage each week. This isn't an expense - it's an investment in...

In 2004, Professor Carol Black , who was then President of the Royal College of Physicians (RCP), asked whether the increasing number of women in medicine might lead to a loss of influence and downgraded professionalism. She called for equal numbers of male and female doctors, rather than more women, to preserve balance and professional status. A review was initiated to look at the likely impact on medicine of the increasing numbers of women in the profession. The result, Women and medicine: the future , a report prepared on behalf of the RCP, was released on June 3. It effectively slays some myths about women in medicine. “The facts that emerge from this research do not suggest an immediate crisis…in medical leadership”, states the report. Concerns about the feminisation, or demasculinisation, of medicine are not substantiated. In fact, with increasing numbers of both women and men entering medicine, the potential for leadership is secure. The report does not address the position of ...

Donor eligibility rules are intended to protect the health and safety of the donor, as well as the patient who receives the transfusion. On World Blood Donation Day learn the rules of donating blood To donate blood to another person, the donor must be healthy. Healthy means that you feel well and can perform normal activities. Donor age should be between 18-55 years. Donor must weigh at least 45kg to be eligible for blood donation for his/her own safety. Donor haemoglobin should be above 12.5gm per cent. Donation interval – Wait at least 3 months between 2 whole blood donations. The donor should not be fasting, should eat at regular mealtimes and drink plenty of fluids before blood donation. The donor should have slept well the previous night. Health conditions in which you cannot donate blood Donors who are diabetic, suffering from heart disease, liver disease (Hepatitis B/C), kidney disease, cancer, epilepsy, leprosy, endocrine disorders, blood disorders, blood clotting problems and ...

5. Spend Time in Nature Nature Withdrawal The absence of biophilia may be found in a theory called nature-deficit disorder , first proposed in a book by Richard Louv, who says that a lack of physical contact with nature harms children. Louv argues that sensationalist stories and technology have pushed children away from nature. His book, "Last Child in the Woods: Saving Our Children From Nature-Deficit Disorder," also maintains that children who are exposed to nature, particularly from a young age, do better than their peers. They're less stressed and learn to think creatively. Playing in nature allows them to be active and may represent an important tool in fighting childhood obesity. Many people would claim to have an instinctive attraction to nature and a desire to preserve it. We want to protect the rain forests, clean up pollution, and if possible, live by the sea or a nice park. And despite much of the world's population living in urban areas...

Who does not want to happy. Everyone wants, but most of don't know how to be. True, is it not? You can buy all the luxuries in life, but not happiness. You have ask this to sages, Gurus, Sadhus. But still the search is on. Here is a simple list of some ideas how to be happy, please read and do write back 10. Live in a Happy Country Many different studies have examined happiness in various countries. These studies generally rely on extensive surveys of inhabitants and their stated level of happiness. One, the Happy Planet Index , considers happiness in tandem with a country's environmental impact and carbon footprint. 9. Solve Problems Keep Happy People Around Studies have shown that happiness is contagious. When someone's friends or neighbors experience happiness or good fortune, those positive feelings are often imparted to the people around them. Happy people also cluster together in social groups. Gretchen Rubin, who runs happiness-project.com a...

This is in regards to the so called Expose by The Times of India (TOI) newspaper. The Capitation fee issue has been an open secret in the Medical fraternity. Well, the hefty money that is demanded by Medical colleges ( Deemed Institutes ) as donation are run by big time politicians. Many of these gentlemen are called Education Barrons. It is estimated that in the state of Karnataka the business of Medical Seats runs in few hundred of crores every year. The so called entrance examinations for the MBBS and PG coursed are eyewash. Even the candidates who secure good ranks in these entrance exams are asked for donation ( In tens of lacs) making a mockery of the exam. Most of the politicians from Karnataka and Maharashtra are from the ruling party that is Congress Party. It is a definite challenge for the Medical Council of India, the Government of India, Prime Minister, Health and HRD minister to take a action against these culprits. We all know that the toothless MCI is corrupt and it wi...

Misconceptions about cancer treatment might make you feel confused or unsure when choosing a treatment. Learn the truth so that you can feel more comfortable with your cancer treatment. As advances in the treatment of cancer have increased, you may have discovered more opportunities to learn the facts about this disease. Yet some misleading ideas about cancer treatment still persist. Timothy Moynihan, M.D., a cancer specialist at Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minn., helps debunk some of the most common misconceptions about cancer treatment and explains the truth. Myth: A positive attitude is all you need to beat cancer. Truth: There's no scientific proof that a positive attitude gives you an advantage in cancer treatment or improves your chance of being cured. What a positive attitude can do is improve the quality of your life during cancer treatment and beyond. You may be more likely to stay active, maintain ties to family and friends, and continue social activities. In turn, t...