FITNESS AFTER 40

It usually dawns on us around this age that we have been neglecting our bodies. Fit at 40 becomes a mantra we would all like to live by and turn around the last couple of years of being nonchalant about our lifestyles. Read More

CAN WALKING GENERATE SEROTONIN?

“Walking”, it’s something every person even those hating to exercise are willing to give a try. Serotonin is a hormone that is a mood enhancer. So what could be a better mood perk up than the freshness of a walk outdoors or the company of a treadmill partner. Read More

Constipation – Do you care a shit?

The poop chart for constipation was sent to me and like one would normally react I went “ewwww!” But when I actually thought about it, it occurred to me that this was hardly an alien subject. Even films are being made on the subject, “Toilet- ekpremkatha”, “Piku” and “Dehli belly” The over use or under use of the toilet is always an issue. Read More

IS HYPOTHYROIDISM KILLING YOUR METABOLISM?

The thyroid gland plays a crucial role in our metabolism. The thyroid gland located at the “Adam’s Apple” near your throat, is what produces hormones that activate cell activity by controlling your body’s temperature and the rate that your body burns calories. Read More

AFRAID OF MENOPAUSE?

“Falling levels of estrogen!” Women, please understand that this is not a disability nor an illness. Like rest of the hormones, this is hormone is made in your ovaries and a small amount by the adrenal glands just above your kidneys. Read More