The new age world is waking up to abuse in a different form, emotional and mental abuse. It’s not as if it has suddenly spawned or that it hasn’t existed before. But we as a society now have become aware of its possibility and the trauma associated with it. The hurt is never seen, only felt, and in many cases not even realized. Read More
Monsoon arrives, bringing with it a lot of smiles, but a lot of worries about health too. Getting wet in the rain is not just a pleasure but not an option either. When we live out our childhood memories, getting soaking wet, stomping in puddles, setting paper boats a sail… Read More
Are you bananas? Its almost used as a bad word and I often wonder why? Today’s so called “health conscious” people shun the fruit and have developed an aversion to it. The only problem with it is that it is a staple for the common man. But that is why it is the most interesting. Read More
Acres and acres of land harvesting Kesar is what dots the Valley of Kashmir. On my recent visit there I was lucky to have procured some straight from the fields. Srinagar, Pulwama, Kishtwar and Budgam being the main districts of cultivation, Kashmir is the only place in India with the correct climate and soil to cultivate Kesar. Read More
Making the decision to prioritize one’s own health contributes not only in a physical way but even a lot to a person’s mental well-being. And it has indeed become the need of the hour too. With the ongoing pandemic, it has become essential to maintain your health as much as hygiene and social distancing. Read More
Shoulder mobility is taken for granted, and who more than I would know, having suffered due to my negligence. My pain threshold being pretty high, I simply disregarded the fact that we are not meant to live in pain. Simply because that’s the only joint that can pivot a full circle, move in all directions, we think it’s capable of just about anything. The rotator cuff allows your arm to move up/down/sideways and perform all your tasks almost subconsciously. Read More
Did you know your tongue talks? Yeah of course you do!! Now, ask a doctor what your tongue says about you. Your tongue is indicative to your gut health for sure but along with that it can also be a check on other health issues. In the recent times, we all have seen the effect of Covid-19 to show effect on the taste and smell of the infected person. This itself has made all of us very conscious but let this not end here. Read More
The shape of the walnut itself creates wonder. I think it is almost like the apt representation of the brain with its division of hemispheres. The nutritional value of walnut… Read More
Our core strength is vital for most everyday activities that we do, like standing, walking, bending, lifting etc. We do not realise but every time we turn, twist, sit, stand, bend we are effectively putting our core to work. The mid section of our body is the most utilized part of our body. But somehow the most neglected too. Read More
Cold showers have many health benefits. “Thande thande paani se nahana chahiye”, …………. when Aanand Bakshi wrote this song, he probably didn’t know its health benefits either. Our tropical Indian… Read More
