You know how our beautiful Parsi heads are full of ideas, advice (whether asked or not), and that royal lineage swagger? All very fine. But who’s holding up that glorious crown? Your poor neck. Yes, that slim fellow between your brain and your torso – working harder than a Bawa at a Navjote buffet, keeping […]
Ever tried reaching for the top shelf and suddenly felt like your shoulder was staging a revolt? Or lifted a grocery bag thinking, “Why is my arm betraying me?” Welcome to the world of shoulder muscles – a fascinating group of muscles that work tirelessly so you can wave, hug, lift and even do a […]
Our heart’s well-being is shaped daily by the choices on our plate. While advice to lower cholesterol and exercise is important, true cardiovascular resilience goes beyond numbers and rules. Emerging research shows the gut plays a pivotal role, influencing inflammation, cholesterol and blood pressure. This World Heart Day, which falls on 29th September, 2025, let’s […]
Why It’s Not Just Hormones… And What You Can Do About It You’re sitting at your desk, trying to finish one simple task, but your brain feels foggy… You’re snapping at your loved ones for no real reason… Tears spring up while watching a random advt. on TV… You can’t sleep well and you’re always […]
Parsi New Year is marked with dagli and gara-ni-saree ma greetings, lighting the divo and the aroma of sukhar- loban in the air! It’s the time to press the restart button – not just spiritually, but in our minds, hearts, and yes, even our joints! Us tradition-loving Parsis will keep a pocket-watch from 1952, and […]
Over the past year, I’ve had dozens of patients walk into my clinic with the same hopeful question: “Doctor, should I start Ozempic or Mounjaro? I’ve heard it works like magic for weight loss!” I understand where this hope comes from. With celebrity endorsements, dramatic before-and-after photos, and the promise of shedding kilos without dieting, […]
– 30 Days of Kindness: Eating With Asha During Bahman Mah – As the holy month of Bahman Ameshaspand gently descends upon us like fragrant loban, many Parsis consider taking a pause from their love affair with marghi-na-farcha and the omnipresent-ma-gohst. It’s that sacred time of the Zoroastrian calendar when we remember not only the […]
Kashmira Shaw Raj is a professional Taichi and Qigong practitioner and teacher, commanding over two decades of successful practice. She is also a clinical psychologist, psychic and healer as well as the co-Founder of ‘The Tai-Qi Touch’, which offers classes for adults and children. For details, Email: kash.shaw@gmail.com Just as we maintain physical hygiene to […]
Let’s begin with a real-life story. Jasmine was once full of energy and joy, but lately, everything had changed. She felt constantly drained, struggled with painful acne, and was gaining weight despite regular workouts. Most heartbreaking of all, she had been trying to conceive for over a year, but irregular periods made pregnancy seem out […]
As India prepares to welcome the monsoons, healthcare providers are also bracing for a familiar annual challenge: the spike in respiratory infections, including seasonal influenza (the flu). With damp weather, poor air circulation and increased exposure in crowded settings, the conditions are conducive to the spread of the flu virus. Among the most effective tools […]
Just as we maintain physical hygiene to prevent illness, emotional hygiene involves daily practices that safeguard our mental well-being. It includes managing negative thoughts, fostering self-compassion and setting healthy boundaries to maintain emotional balance. Often mistaken for a ‘Mental Detox’, emotional hygiene is a proactive approach rather than a reactive cleanse. While mental detox focuses […]