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Daily Mirror
4 days ago
- Health
- Daily Mirror
BBC doctor says 40p item will 'sort out frazzled hair'
The doctor often appears on BBC's Morning Live BBC's Dr Punam Krishan has urged people to try a "cheap" hair treatment that "anyone can do". Taking to Instagram to share a video of her getting the treatment, she listed all the benefits. She said: "On arrival to India, my Nani ma took one look at my hair and literally sat me down to sort it out! I grew up having weekly coconut oil head massages. "It's the done thing in Indian culture and coming from an Ayurvedic family, this was a norm for us. I used to be so militant about doing this (and still do it every week for the kids) but as I've recognised recently, my own sense of self-care has fallen behind as I've become so caught up in the hectic, working/mum life juggle of it all." Noting that her aunt "doesn't hold back" when it comes to her massage technique, she said she could "feel the difference on my heat frazzled hair." Promising to do this more at home to herself, she says it's "easy to do" and all you need is "some warmed coconut oil." Massage it into the scalp (just rub it in - no fancy techniques needed!) Once all your hair is covered, leave it in overnight Wash as usual next day When it comes to the benefits of Coconut Based Hair Oils (CBHO), research says: "The pore surface area data clearly show the benefit of introducing coconut-based hair oils (CBHO) into the hair by preventing increase in hair porosity. "A statistically significant decrease in break stress and toughness were observed and the same were reversed by the application of CBHO. A pronounced color protection effect was also recorded with the application of CBHO." Their conclusion reads: "The study confirms the damage repair potential of CBHO and that it works by increasing the hydrophobicity of hair - both on the hair surface and in the cortex." You can pick up coconut oil for £2.02 at Asda - or just over 40p per 50g serving. So why coconut oil and not hair specific products? Dr Punam explains: "It helps to moisturise the hair and scalp, helps restore any damage from heat/chemicals which can strip the natural oils from our scalp and conditions the hair." So try this first and see how you get on. And bonus points, you don't need to spend hours researching the best products. Simply grab a good quality coconut oil jar, and reveal silky, healthy hair.
Daily Mirror
19-05-2025
- Health
- Daily Mirror
Food poisoning alert as doctor says one meat has 'a lot' of bacteria
The common meal can easily lead to some uncomfortable health issues if people are not fully aware of these dos and don'ts A BBC doctor has issued a health alert to anyone cooking this summer to watch out for something 'really common' that could result in serious sickness. Speaking on BBC's Morning Live, Dr Punam Krishan shared some tips to make sure people are able to avoid food poisoning this season. It often spikes in the summer due to the warmer weather conditions, making it much easier for bacteria to spread. She said: "In warmer weather, bacteria like Salmonella and E. coli tend to multiply much faster, so it's really important to store [and cook] your food properly." The practising GP said that the simplest defence is knowing how the use your fridge, so Dr Punam provided a list of tips to keep your food safe, including: Keep your fridge set to between 0C and 5C: Some fridges have built-in thermometers, but you can buy and fit a separate one Don't overfill your fridge: It leaves little to no space for cold air to move about. Get food into the fridge as soon as possible: Avoid leaving your groceries in the car for long periods between shopping. Dr Punam issued some advice to anyone who eats chicken, turkey and duck. She said: "Raw poultry has a lot of bacteria, like salmonella and Campylobacter, that sit on the surface of your poultry. If it's not cooked properly, you can get really unwell." Leftovers might pile up if you cook for a crowd but don't have room for them on your plate. But even if you avoid all the food poisoning pitfalls, your leftovers might offer bacteria a second chance to infect. Dr Punam stressed the importance of letting cooked food cool completely before storing it in the fridge. If you know you won't eat the dish within the next couple of days, freeze it instead. She also warned that defrosting anything frozen could also lead to food poisoning and said the best thing to do is to transfer items from the freezer into the fridge to thaw gradually and safely. She said: "It might all sound like common sense, but [food poisoning] is one of the common culprits for why so many people get diarrhoea and vomiting." What are the signs of food poisoning? According to the NHS, food poisoning symptoms usually start within a few hours or a few days of eating food that caused the infection. Sometimes symptoms do not start for a few weeks - which could make it hard to pinpoint the meal that caused the issue - but this kind of delayed reaction is very rare. You can typically spot the signs of food poisoning in yourself or others by checking for the following red flags: feeling sick or being sick diarrhoea tummy pain a high temperature feeling generally unwell How to treat food poisoning? Any type of food can cause this poisoning, although it is rarely serious and usually gets better within a week. However, battling through the symptoms can be quite uncomfortable. You can normally treat yourself at home. The NHS says that "the most important thing is to have lots of fluids to avoid dehydration". Speak to a pharmacist if you have signs of dehydration (such as dark, smelly urine or peeing less than usual). People who are older, have a weakened immune system, or have other health conditions that increase their risk of dehydration should also get additional help from a pharmacist, who may recommend some oral rehydration powder that you mix with water to make a drink. The experts add that people should try to eat when they feel able to, and it may help to avoid foods that are fatty or spicy. Taking paracetamol if you're in discomfort should also help.
Wales Online
22-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Wales Online
BBC's Dr Punam Krishan made big life change after Strictly Come Dancing
BBC's Dr Punam Krishan made big life change after Strictly Come Dancing BBC Strictly Come Dancing star Dr Punam Krishan has opened up about her life away from the cameras and the changes she's made, after appearing on the hit dancing show (Image: BBC ) Strictly Come Dancing's Dr Punam Krishan made a big life change after appearing on the popular television show. The BBC Morning Live star, who came 11th on Strictly while partnered with Gorka Marquez, took part in the show last year. However, while competing on Strictly, she realised she struggles with a lack of sleep. The 41-year-old now says she likes to make sure she finds time to wind down. She finds that reading a book helps her relax and fall asleep more easily. In an interview with Closer magazine, she explained: "After realising during Strictly how much a lack of sleep affects me, I now make sure I get at least seven to eight hours of rest each night. To wind down, I read a few pages of a book before bed - it helps me drift off peacefully." The NHS recommends that adults aim for seven to nine hours of sleep per day, noting that children and babies require even more. Sleep needs can vary from person to person, influenced by health and age, reports Edinburgh Live. Article continues below Dr Punam Krishan took part in Strictly last year (Image: Punam Krishan/PA ) Poor sleep over extended periods can adversely affect both physical and mental health, according to the NHS, which advises winding down before bedtime to improve sleep quality. Punam has taken this advice to heart, making a conscious effort to disconnect from work and spend quality time with family, which she believes is crucial for her to "recharge" and maintain equilibrium in her life. Punam shared: "I make it a ritual to put my phone on airplane mode disconnecting from work and screens to focus on my family. We love watching a film or playing board games together." Strictly Come Dancing's Punam Krishan and Gorka Marquez (Image: Guy Levy/BBC/PA ) She has learned the importance of self-care, especially as she balances her television career with her GP work in Scotland. She relishes a "scenic walk" and "enjoying the beauty of the outdoors". The star feels fortunate that Scotland offers "stunning hills and beaches" which she considers "essential" for unwinding during the weekend. Punam has been candid about her time on Strictly, confessing she experienced a sense of "imposter syndrome" while on the show. Morning Live's Dr Punam Krishnan will be taking to the Strictly Come Dancing floor next month (Image: BBC ) Initially, Punam found the experience "overwhelming". However, she has learned to manage the fear as she has ventured into other TV shows, such as Big Night at the Musicals, featuring comedian Jason Manford. Article continues below he now says she has "come to realise that vocalising fear can be incredibly empowering" and opts to discuss her nerves with others. Punam believes this helps "take the pressure off".
Edinburgh Live
22-04-2025
- Health
- Edinburgh Live
Strictly Come Dancing's Dr Punam Krishan makes life change after realisation on show
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info Strictly Come Dancing star Dr Punam Krishnan made an immediate life change after a realisation on the show. The BBC Morning Live star appeared on the 2024 edition of Strictly, coming in 11th place with Gorka Marquez. However, while taking part in the show, Punam says she realised how much she struggles with a lack of sleep. The 41-year-old now says she likes to make sure she finds time to wind down. She says reading a book is one of the ways she likes to make sure she drifts off with ease. READ MORE:Dan Osborne 'sick of fake life' with Jacqueline Jossa as 'complicated truth' emerges READ MORE:Vernon Kay leaves BBC co-star taken aback after intimate Tess Daly 'confession' Speaking to Closer, she said: 'After realising during Strictly how much a lack of sleep affects me, I now make sure I get at least seven to eight hours of rest each night. To wind down, I read a few pages of a book before bed - it helps me drift off peacefully.' According to the NHS , adults need between seven and nine hours of sleep a day, with children and babies needing even more. The amount individuals need however can differ depending on factors such as health and age. (Image: BBC) The NHS says large periods of poor sleep can have a negative impact on both your physical and mental wellbeing. It recommends attempting to wind down a bit before bed in order to get a better night's sleep. And Punam says she too has realised the importance of winding down, even attempting to disconnect from work and focus on her loved ones. She believes this helps her 'recharge' and 'stay balanced'. Punam added: 'I make it a ritual to put my phone on airplane mode disconnecting from work and screens to focus on my family. We love watching a film or playing board games together.' (Image: Guy Levy/BBC/PA) Punam says she's learnt the importance of self care, especially as she juggles her television work with her GP work in Scotland. She enjoys a 'scenic walk' and 'enjoying the beauty of the outdoors'. The star 'feels lucky' that Scotland boasts 'stunning hills and beaches' that she says are 'essential' for winding down at the weekend. Punam has been open about her time on Strictly, admitting she felt an air of 'imposter syndrome' while on the show. Punam admits the experience was 'overwhelming' at first. But she has learnt to deal with the fear as she has branched out into other TV shows, such as Big Night at the Musicals, starring comedian Jason Manford. She now says she has 'come to realise that vocalising fear can be incredibly empowering' and opts to discuss her nerves with others. Punam believes this helps 'take the pressure off'.
BBC News
24-03-2025
- Health
- BBC News
Memories and Dementia: Starting the Conversation season launches at the BBC
The BBC is launching a special new season across TV, iPlayer and Radio called Memories and Dementia: Starting the Conversation. The season is being led by Dr Punam to help start conversations between those living with dementia and their friends, families and carers by evoking memories of their past through content from the BBC's archive. Programming and support for the season will come from across the BBC, including specially curated collections and a pop-up channel on BBC iPlayer, special films on Morning Live and The One Show, and features across the BBC's radio network. Additionally, a major plotline on EastEnders has been furthering the conversation about young onset dementia. To find out more about content and activity that forms the Memories and Dementia season visit: For help and guidance throughout the week, the BBC has worked with a number of organisations, including Alzheimer's Society, Dementia UK, UK Dementia Research Institute, Alzheimer Scotland, Sporting Memories, the Open University, Nordoff Robbins, Rare Dementia Support, British Gymnastics and others. Ambassador for the Memories and Dementia: Starting the Conversation season Dr Punam, says: 'Dementia can be a challenging condition to live with. I see patients with dementia in my practice – and know the strain the condition can place on people – as well as on their family and friends. One thing that can really help is reminiscence – using media like TV, pictures, or music, that captures history, or follows a familiar place, or interest, something that evokes memories which can help start a conversation with loved ones and carers. 'That's why I'm delighted to be a part of this season – the BBC has played an important and significant part in all our lives here in the UK, and as a result programmes from its rich archive have worked their ways into our memories like nothing else. By collecting some of these programmes together on iPlayer we may be able to spark reminiscence, helping those people living with dementia to bring joy to the present by exploring memories of the past.' Reminiscence can create connections In the context of dementia, reminiscence is the use of TV, pictures or music to evoke memories for people living with dementia which can help start a conversation with loved ones and carers. By using media that captures life in a decade gone by, or follows a familiar place, experience or interest, reminiscence focuses on the 'personhood' of the person living with dementia. Dara de Burca, Alzheimer's Society's Executive Director of Dementia Support and Partnerships says: 'One in three people born today will develop dementia in their lifetime, and 1.4 million people are expected to be living with dementia by 2040. Dementia is the biggest health and social care issue of our time that affects millions of people in the UK – but it's important for people to know they're not alone and support is available. What's great about the work the BBC is doing for this season is not just that it gets people talking about dementia, but it may trigger a memory in someone living with dementia, and that can provide an opportunity for family, friends and carers to connect with their loved ones, offering a shared activity that can improve people's social interactions.' Dan McGolpin, director of BBC iPlayer and Channels, said 'The research shows how reminiscence through TV, film and music can help connect people living with dementia to their friends, family and loved ones. It's important to remember that everyone is different, there's no one size fits all approach that will work for everyone. We've worked with the BBC Archive team to identify content that will help evoke the age it was made and have collected a wide range of content that covers a vast period of the BBC's rich history of programme-making. We hope that within these collections people will be able to find those programmes that will help start conversations.' On TV and BBC iPlayer BBC iPlayer A pop-up channel and three specially curated collections launch on BBC iPlayer on Monday 24 March, featuring programmes from across the BBC archive. Each collection gathers together programmes from a specific decade: the 60s, the 70s and the 80s – and the programmes included will feature the best in arts, entertainment, culture and news events of the era. Programmes in these collections will include the 1969 special edition of Panorama marking man's first steps on the surface of the moon, Philip Donnellan's 1964 film The Colony, Abba's victory in the grand final of the 1974 Eurovision Song Contest, and Keith Floyd's classic 1987 food series Floyd on France. A pop-up channel called Memories will feature programmes from each collection and will run 24 hours a day as a live stream on BBC iPlayer. While viewing these programmes may not lead to immediate, dramatic responses for those living with dementia, studies show they can have significant value in helping create connections and moments of recognition with their friends and family. EastEnders Dementia has been a major plotline on EastEnders recently, as the character Nigel Bates shared more about his diagnosis and how his dementia is impacting his life, including his decision to return to Walford. EastEnders is working with experts and organisations in the field, including Dementia UK, on a storyline, which explores the issue of young on-set dementia, a diagnosis given to those experiencing dementia symptoms at age 65 and under. Morning Live Special programming will air across the week on Morning Live. Dr Punam will be exploring the impact a young onset dementia diagnosis can have on people who can often be still working, paying off their mortgage and parenting children, as well as finding out about the free resources available to help people care for those affected by dementia. Sheree Murphy will meet remarkable people living with dementia performing in a one-of-a-kind variety show in Darlington, Abbie Dewhurst will board the Forget-Me-Not Train from Whitby to Middlesbrough, and Martell Maxwell will look at some of the exciting technological advances that are helping people with dementia and their caregivers retain their independence. And in a special film BBC 5 Live's Eleanor Oldroyd will talk through some of the key sporting moments in history and share her experience of how great sports events can spark a connection, ease isolation, and bring comfort as part of her work with the charity Sporting Memories. She'll be joined by Dr Xand who'll explain how music, food, and even familiar places can stir emotions, unlock recognition, and strengthen neural pathways, showing just how deeply memories shape our well-being. The One Show In a special film for the One Show, actor Kola Bokinni, whose parents met when his mother was a pub landlady, shares the story of his father's dementia. He visits a care home in Bristol that aims to improve residents wellbeing by growing hops to produce their own beer, while connecting over stories of time spent in their favourite pubs, and the sensory experience of growing and handling hops. On radio and BBC Sounds BBC Sounds On BBC Sounds listeners can head to BBC Sounds Homepage, scroll to the bottom of the page to find Collections – and there they'll find the curated Memories and Dementia collection, which contains lots of practical information, support, and first-hand stories of those living with dementia and their carers. On the Podcasts page a Back To Back Sounds playlist called Reminiscence provides a touchstone for audiences to prompt memories and discussion on key events from the 40s to the 90s, including the Jubilee, school day recollections and walks through UK countryside. And in music a separate Back To Back Sounds playlist called Music to Reminisce features a range of music from across the decades, as well as relaxing sounds. Radio On radio there's support for the Memories and Dementia: Starting the Conversation season across the week from BBC Radio 2, BBC Radio 5 Live, BBC Radio Wales, BBC Radio Scotland, BBC Radio Ulster, and the BBC's local radio stations across the country. Content across the week will look at those living with dementia and their carers, including meeting those affected, personal stories from on air broadcasters, on air discussions with medical professionals, music, and local charity groups and other organisations. On local stations, listeners can tune in each morning from Monday 24th March – Friday 28th March between 10 and 12 to find out more about how their favourite station is getting involved. Help and guidance For help and guidance throughout the week, the BBC has worked with a number of organisations, including Alzheimer's Society, Dementia UK, UK Dementia Research Institute, Alzheimer Scotland, Sporting Memories, Rare Dementia Support, Nordoff Robbins, British Gymnastics and others. RB
