Makar Sankranti & Winter Health: How to Protect Your Heart, Kidneys, and Blood Pressure

Cultural Significance

Makar Sankranti marks seasonal transition. While til-gul and celebrations nourish the soul, winter stresses the body.

Winter & Heart Health Connection

• Cold → BP spikes

• Thickened blood → clot risk

• Less sunlight → Vitamin D deficiency

  
  

Hidden Health Risks During Sankranti

• Excess salt → BP & kidney damage

• Sugar → diabetes complications

• Ignoring symptoms → delayed treatment

  
  

“तिळगुळ घ्या, आरोग्य जपा” – Medical Meaning

Traditional foods are healthy when balanced.

Doctors at Riaan Hospital recommend:

• Portion control

• Regular BP checks

• Kidney screening for high-risk patients

When to Visit a Doctor Immediately

• Chest heaviness

• Breathlessness

• Giddiness

• Sudden swelling in legs

How Riaan Hospital Supports Sankranti Safety

• Cardiology check-ups

• Kidney care & dialysis readiness

• Emergency cardiac support