. Moody blues or depression is a part of life, more so in winter. It could be the reduced production of serotonin, the feel good chemical in the brain, and sunlight. The real problem lies in identifying depression and suppressing it with anti-depressant drugs. This often leads to a chronic state. Besides, anti-depressants don’t address […]
Like the Upper Cross Syndrome (discussed in the previous article), the Lower Cross Syndrome (LCS) is one of the most common compensatory patterns and a postural disorder in the lower back, pelvis, and hip joints of the muscles. The ‘Unterkreuz syndrome’ is also known as pelvic crossed syndrome, Lower Crossed Syndrome or Distal Crossed Syndrome. […]
Do you find that you’re always being asked to sit up straight? Do you complain of shoulder pain and/or neck pain often? Scared you’re developing a hunchback? If you’re nodding yes to these questions, chances are you may have ‘Upper Crossed Syndrome’ (UCS). This is a muscle imbalance that occurs in the neck and shoulders. […]
About 8 in 10 people have one or more bouts of Lower Back Pain. Most often, it is not due to a serious disease or major back problem, and the exact cause of the pain is not clear. This is called non-specific Lower Back Pain. The usual advice is to keep active and do normal […]
While the monsoon season refreshes us with pleasant rains and brings relief from the scorching heat, it also gives us problems such as frizzy hair, dandruff and hair fall! Here are some easy hair-care tips especially useful in this season, that will not only prevent your hair from falling, but will also give a healthy […]
According to Greek Mythology, the world was once a calm and beautiful place. People never grew old, there was no sickness, jealousy or any negativity. However, Pandora’s box changed all that. Jealousy, old age, grief, sickness and death came rushing out and the last thing left in the chest was Hope. Pandora was so scared […]
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 […]
The monsoons can bring along a barrage of uncomfortable health problems. These include warts and different skin conditions. However, with a little care, you can keep your skin healthy and keep those warts at bay. What are Warts? Warts are raised bumps on your skin caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV). These small growths with […]
Are you also wondering how to lose weight? Over the past few weeks, my inbox has been brimming with requests from readers trying to lose weight. Our conventional ideas about weight loss – ‘eat less, move more’ – requires a lot of willpower. Counting calories, exercising every day and fighting hunger! Eventually, people give […]
In this sixteenth part of ‘The Zen Series’, a Zen master’s answer to a monk’s innocent question, reveals great wisdom to be applied in life! A learned man once went to visit a Zen teacher to inquire about Zen. As the Zen teacher talked, the learned man frequently interrupted to express his own opinion about […]
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 […]