Ayurveda sees life as a harmonious combination of body, senses, mind and soul. Whatever be the duration of existence, it has life in it only when these factors are in synchrony. Threat to life is not only from external factors but also conflicts that arise from within. Ayurveda is a comprehensive encyclopedia about life but […]
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Varsha Ritu – Diet for Rainy Season
Rainy season – Varsha ritu – An individual is likely to experience loss of appetite. Hence following changes in diet is advised. Recipes prepared from old grains of barley, wheat and rice to preserve digestive capacity. Include cow’s ghee, lentils, green gram (moong dal), rice and wheat in daily diet. Consume small piece of ginger […]
Read MoreWorm Infestation in children
Does your child complain of frequent belly aches? Does he/she point to her navel and complain if in pain? Is he/she not putting on weight inspite of having a good appetite? Does your baby grind his/her teeth during sleep? Does he/she complain of itching in the anus? Does he/she also have wheezing/dry cough? Then […]
Read MoreMorning sickness in pregnancy
Pregnancy is a happy, daunting and challenging phase in the life of women. Whether you are a first-time parent-to-be or a parenting expert, pregnancy often throws up a million questions and difficulties which are subjective to the woman. One such difficulty is morning sickness which affects 80% of pregnant women during the first trimester and […]
Read MoreCare for your Prostate
Prostate is a gland that is present in the pelvic cavity of males from birth. A common condition which affects the prostate is Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy (BPH). Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy is a common age-related condition affecting males over 40 years of age, where the prostate increases in volume by 2.4 cm cube per year on an average. […]
Read MoreDecoding Depression
Thoughts of hurting yourself or others? Feeling low/sad most of the time? Losing interest in regular day to day activities? Feeling of worthlessness or guilt? Difficulty in concentrating? Dramatic changes in eating and sleeping habits? Nothing cheers you up? Feeling anxious all the time? Unable to have clear thoughts? Frequent and persistent feelings of anger […]
Read MoreFrom Night owl to Early bird!
Morning- Tired? Evening- Dying for rest? Night- Can’t sleep? That is exactly what we call Insomnia or sleeplessness! A recent survey tells us that 6 out of 10 people suffer from sleeplessness and is common in teenagers, middle age and old age. Sleep is very important for physical and mental health. Regular sleeping habits help […]
Read MoreDecoding and Differentiating Physical activity from Exercise
The WHO defines physical activity as any bodily movement produced by skeletal muscles that requires energy expenditure —including activities undertaken while working, playing, carrying out household chores, traveling, and engaging in recreational pursuits. Physical inactivity in relation to the nature of work, transportation modes in the cities, and increasing urbanization of humanity has increased in […]
Read MorePhysical Activity that can lead to a disease – Two wheeler travel
While driving a two wheeler especially a leg gear bike and brake operation through one leg, a person has to sit with legs opened wide sideways or extended knee with legs forward, depending on the vehicle. Wrist, fingers will also be busy using the accelerator or applying brake on the another hand. The important parts […]
Read MoreWHAT ARE ENERGY-GIVING FOODS?
Carbohydrates and fats are energy giving foods. What are carbohydrates? Carbohydrates are sugars, starch and fibre found in fruits, grains, vegetables and milk products. They are the major source of energy in the body. There are different types of carbohydrates namely monosaccharide (glucose, fructose and galactose), disaccharide (sucrose, lactose) and polysaccharide (dietary fibre). The above mentioned first two are […]
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