Happiness is a broad term that describes the experience of positive emotions, such as joy, contentment and satisfaction. Research shows a direct connection between mental health and physical health – in addition to making you feel better, being happy brings you a host of potential health benefits… basically, ‘Being Happy’ leads to ‘Being Healthy’! Numerous studies […]
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Emotional Healing With Tai Chi – Part III:
HATRED
. The Emotion: HATRED Just as anger and sadness, other emotions can also take over our inner space. The decisions we make change us from within. When we like or love someone, selfless acts for them make us happy – we walk that extra mile just to see them smile. Hatred, arrogance and cruelty, on […]
Emotional Healing With Tai Chi – Part II: ANGER
The Emotion: ANGER Anger is an emotion that can simmer and build over time for some, and suddenly flare up for others. IT is a destructive emotion that damages people, relationships and lives. There are many reasons for anger. Not getting what you want, feeling cheated, experiencing loss, feeling envious, disrespected, humiliated, and so […]
Emotional Healing With Tai Chi
Part I: Sadness / Grief
. We will explore five basic emotions that could lead to numerous physical diseases, explain the root cause and the emotions connected to it. When we know which organ in our body corresponds/reacts to which emotion(s), we can identify the root cause of the illness and also gain insight into correcting/preventing it. Let us kick […]
Snore No More!
Everyone snores occasionally, and it’s usually not a matter of concern. However, snoring regularly at night can disrupt the quality of your sleep, leading to headaches, daytime fatigue, irritability, and increased health problems. And if your snoring keeps your partner awake, it could cause issues in your relationship. But you need to understand the root […]
‘SAY QI!’ Let Your Energy Deliver Your Goals!
New Year is synonymous with merriment and resolutions. So why not make some ‘Qi’ or energy-packed resolutions that will help you achieve your goals and make a real, positive difference to your life? Why do we make resolutions? We need them to motivate us and take us closer to our goal. A resolution helps to […]
Your Post Diwali Detoxification
Diwali or the Festival of Lights, undoubtedly brings light and happiness in our lives, being one of the biggest festivals of India. But considering the mounting air and noise pollution that envelopes the city, thanks to the incessant bursting of crackers, it has unfortunately become one of the most dreadful festival – especially for seniors […]
Bracing Up Your Dental Facts
Q: What is the ideal age for wearing braces? A: There is no ideal age. Sometimes the upper teeth are normal in position, but the lower jaw is small, giving the appearance of protruding upper teeth. If such cases are taken care of in the initial stages, then one can benefit from repositioning the jaw […]
Bracing Up Your Dental Facts
At what age should one have the first Orthodontic appointment? According to American Association of Orthodontists, the first appointment should be at the age of seven as that is when milk teeth give way to permanent teeth. A number of cases could result like when the upper front teeth start to develop behind the […]
Parkinsons And Parsis
Parkinson’s is the second most common neurodegenerative disease affecting 1% of the world’s population, over the age of 55, and is a common condition enslaving a huge number of people in our community. A research conducted in Mumbai revealed that a good number of Parsis are affected with Parkinson’s. Sadly, Parkinson’s is a progressive neurodegenerative […]
Coping With Guilt
Guilt is a very strong emotion that often rules our lives, relationships and us in general. We may suffer from it without anyone saying anything to us (due to upbringing perhaps) or due to others, making us feel responsible for a given situation. This is a feeling or emotional state experienced when one feels that […]