Your shoulder has a lot going on in and around it; a few joints, plenty of muscles and tendons, and loads of ligaments. It’s difficult to pin-point the reason of pain in your shoulder; often there could be multiple reasons. The shoulder comprises several joints that combine with tendons and muscles to allow a wide […]
Have you ever heard of ‘breadfruit? It’s a rather strange name for a fruit that seems it may look like bread. Instead, like jackfruit, it’s a member of the mulberry family. A breadfruit (Artocarpus altiris) tree thrives in tropical climate and can grow up to 85 feet, producing up to 200 fruits yearly. The fruit […]
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. […]
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 […]
During these unprecedented times, it’s crucial that we stay home and work safely, but more importantly, that we keep our lungs and immune systems healthy to improve our body’s ability to fight off infections. As you know, COVID-19 obstructs respiratory pathways with thick mucus. For medicines and treatments to work, the airways must be open […]
A freezing cold shower with your ‘bun maska and choi’ may not sound like an attractive prospect first thing in the morning. After all, most of us relish a toasty warm shower to ease us out of our ‘aalas’ and get us ready for the day. That said, the school of thought for showering is […]