In an interview ahead of his much-awaited IIFA performance, the Bollywood star talks about embracing fatherhood, his craft and more
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Mothers have long been recognised as the best caregivers. Looking after parents-in-law, spouse, kids, and extended family leaves them with no time for themselves. Even at modern-day work places women take on more than what they ought to. When it comes to their food, well-being and health, women tend to sacrifice more than anyone else in the family.
A look at advertisements and a visit to the mall, ahead of the ensuing Mother's Day, gives the impression that modern-day marketers believe that all that a mother needs is a nicely packaged gift on this day.
Having been a practising gynaecologist and a proud working mother for decades I have met over 300,000 mothers and I can say with some conviction that what a mother needs is not an expensive or a gimmicky gift, but empathy, advice, care and emotional support. It's time to give back for the sacrifices she made in your growing-up years.
So Mother's Day is the best time to spend the day talking to them, their unexpressed needs and their long-overlooked health issues that are often swept under the carpet.
There are plenty of health issues that most mothers in their forties and fifties tend to suffer from, albeit silently. One of the most prevalent are Calcium and Vitamin D deficiencies, leading to osteoporosis.
Stress at home or work coupled with improper diet and lack of regular exercise could sometimes lead to severe health complications. Hormonal changes in the middle age can cause mood swings, insomnia and depression.
Conditions like anaemia are often mistaken for weakness and tiredness, hence ignored. Onset of menopause leads to hot flashes, palpitations, weight gain, irritability and vaginal soreness. With age, the incidence of breast or cervical cancer also increases and a woman needs to watch out for this.
What can the offsprings do for their mothers?
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