Many patients ask me how they could get more energy for their daily activities. Being a holistic physical therapist, I explain the significance of emotional and mental health adequacy, sleep, scheduling, exercise and nutrition. While many of these interventions help significantly, some patients with autoimmune disorders often still struggle with energy and fatigue. Then there […]
While there is no doubt in the fact that the food we use to fuel our bodies is what determines how healthy we are, there is another lifestyle factor which plays a crucial role in your health. It’s almost tied to nutrition – SLEEP – a factor that is unfortunately oft overlooked. This article is […]
The turning of a new year symbolizes the turning of a new leaf for many of us… a chance to shed bad habits and start afresh. With a new year, we hope to see a new us! So, what are the most common New Year’s Resolutions? According to a survey, one-third of the population wants […]
The holiday season is the best time of the year and after two years of having subdued celebrations due to the pandemic, this year, it’s even more special! People are travelling, socialising and getting back to normal life. Even so, there is a certain level of anxiety around the culinary part of the season. For […]
It’s no secret that physiotherapy is the ‘go-to’ option for treating most injuries and physical impairments. Back and neck pain, sprains and strains, deconditioning and imbalance, sports injuries and aging … these will certainly improve when you have regular physiotherapy. Truly effective physiotherapy almost always involves a home program. These are the exercises that you […]
I was recently treating a new patient struggling with anxiety, depression, brain fog and fatigue. In her mid-40s, she couldn’t even get out of bed on some days because her life is hampered by various health problems – which mostly seem to be psychological! Over the past few years, she has seen numerous, has had […]
One day you’re fine, and the next, you’re struck by excruciating shoulder pain – the kind that takes your breath away. Then comes the first of many sleepless nights. Welcome to the mysterious and miserable world of ‘frozen shoulder’. Clinically termed as ‘adhesive capsulitis’, frozen shoulder can literally develop overnight. The lining (capsule) of the […]
One of the most frequent symptoms I come across, while consulting patients through various health issues, is ‘Fatigue’. Cases of exhaustion and fatigue have been on the rise, especially since the onset of the pandemic. I witness the epidemic of extreme exhaustion daily, as patients complain about feeling exhausted on waking up, and depend on […]
Waking up and reaching for the phone has become second nature to many. But, is this good for you? While a scroll down your social media at various intervals may seem like a good way to pass time, there’s often a thin, blurry line between a hobby and an addiction. It’s common for both – […]
Around 80 per cent of adults claim to suffer back pain at some point in their lifetime. It is the leading contributor to absenteeism at the workplace. Unfortunately, the relief gained from pills is usually temporary. Treating the pain itself and not the cause, will only help so much, which is why many individuals turn […]
Alzheimer’s Disease or Dementia, as is more commonly known, is a progressive brain disease, that affects the brain cells and leads to loss of body function, behavior changes, and memory loss. Usually, ignorance about the early symptoms can lead to the worsening of the situation. The following are ten signs that may help you catch […]