Nearly a quarter of the Indian population suffers from some skin allergy or the other. Skin allergies occur when your immune system overreacts, resulting in itchy and red rashes on your skin. Allergens are responsible for triggering this immune response to substances that are generally harmless. People with allergies suffer from skin irritation from the […]
The founder of the modern Self-help Movement – Louise Hay, who died aged 90 – inspired such devotion that her clients regarded her a ‘living saint’. She treated emotional problems and alleviated physical illnesses with the power of love and positive thinking. Her groundbreaking book, ‘You Can Heal Your Life’ (1984) has sold over sixty […]
While the monsoons bring refreshing showers and breeze, many people struggle with the adverse effects that humid causes. Constant exposure to humidity makes skin prone to acne. According to a study published by the National Center for Biotechnology Information, over 48% of people living in topical region, observe growth of acne during monsoons. However, simple […]
A modest weight reduction of as little as 5% of body weight can reduce your high Blood Pressure and total cholesterol. However, simply knowing your weight isn’t enough to know your health risk. Did you know that despite having a healthy weight, you could still be at increased risk? Where you carry your weight is […]
With over 30 million diabetic patients in India today, you should know that diabetes goes deeper than worrying about your blood sugar levels. It could lead to emotional strain, affect your quality of life and personal relationships. It’s therefore important to educate yourself about diabetes before selecting a treatment alternative. In ‘Diabetes Type 2’, which […]
Imagine that someone put hot coal in your hand! Instead of dropping the coal, you carry it around, and it continues to burn you. One day, you finally decide to let go. Your hand only now starts to heal. It may take time, but the constant pain that comes from carrying the coal starts lessening. […]
Charisma and Humility are the attractive twins that rampart your success. Charisma, however, tends to get attracted to Arrogance and loses out. Humility, likewise, gets bestraddled with muted Reticence, and loses out too! Wrong marriages!! Charisma without Humility has a short shelf-life, for it has a tendency beyond a point, to start walking on marshy […]
Not all infectious diseases can be presently fought with a vaccine. The HIV, respiratory syncytial virus, and the cancer-causing Epstein-Barr virus kill millions of people every year and have no vaccine yet. Now, with the multi-country approval of Covid-19 vaccines, Covid-19 has become the 28th vaccine-preventable human disease. Reason enough for us all to cheer […]
A night can seem like an eternity when you’re sleepless – tossing and turning. Getting through the day is a challenge when you have trouble staying awake – you could be getting too much or too little sleep for many reasons. Lack of sufficient and quality sleep on a regular basis negatively impacts your physical […]
You get out of bed in the morning and as you take your first steps, you feel a burning, stabbing pain on the bottom / soles of your foot. You’re wondering, “What can I do about my foot pain?” With a number of readers who are suffering similar issues, requesting my help, let us demystify […]
Thyroid health is an area of much interest and queries during my public lectures and interactions, over digital media with our esteemed readers. A principal cause of hypothyroidism, or underactive thyroid, is related to elevated reverse T3 (a thyroid hormone) levels. This may be due to heavy metal toxicity, which can cause a functional form […]