Is Sitting the New Smoking? |Floor or Mattress|Medical Ethics vs Hospital Profits|Sciatica & Pregnancy Pain| Knee or Hip Replacement|Soda & Caffeine|Bone Health| Dr. Gurava Reddy on Healthcare - EP 65
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Dr. A. Gurava Reddy on Bone Health, Joint Replacements & Medical Ethics | Modern Healthcare Podcast
This Spotify-exclusive Telugu podcast episode features Dr. A. Gurava Reddy, a renowned orthopedic surgeon and CEO of Sunshine Hospitals, specializing in knee and hip replacements. Dr. Reddy provides expert insights into bone health, joint care, and the realities of modern healthcare, touching on topics like medical ethics, patient care, posture correction, and the impact of lifestyle choices on health.
Hospitals are often depicted negatively in the media—like in Tagore featuring Chiranjeevi—leading to mistrust between patients and doctors. Dr. Reddy sheds light on how these portrayals affect public perception, the pressures doctors face, and how hospitals like Sunshine balance financial goals with quality patient care.
- Discover how smoking, soda consumption, and excessive caffeine contribute to osteoporosis by weakening bones.
- Dr. Reddy emphasizes the importance of weight-bearing exercises and a diet rich in calcium and Vitamin D through foods like cheese, fish, nuts, mushrooms, fortified cereals, and tofu to maintain strong, healthy bones.
- Learn about the latest advancements in knee and hip replacement surgeries and how healthcare facilities like Sunshine Hospitals ensure patient-centered care.
- Explore how hospitals handle financial targets without compromising medical ethics and maintain transparency in healthcare delivery.
- “Sitting is the new smoking,” warns Dr. Reddy. Find out how prolonged sitting affects your spinal health and muscle flexibility.
- Dr. Reddy offers practical tips for posture correction, including choosing the right pillow, ergonomic chair, and adopting better seating habits to prevent chronic back pain.
- Get insights into sciatica and how to manage severe back pain during pregnancy caused by the relaxin hormone.
- Dr. Reddy shares pain relief tips for expecting mothers, including the importance of stretching, posture awareness, and supportive mattresses.
- Is it healthier to sleep on a mattress or directly on the floor? Dr. Reddy weighs the pros and cons of each option and explains how postural support can improve sleep quality.
What You’ll Learn from this Podcast Episode
1. Bone Health & Osteoporosis Prevention
2. Joint Replacements & Healthcare Management
3. Posture & Prolonged Sitting: A Silent Epidemic
4. Sciatica & Pregnancy Pain Management
5. Floor vs. Mattress: Which is Better for Your Spine?
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