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 […]
– Understanding Painkillers, Anti-inflammatories & Antibiotics – Imagine this: You wake up with a throbbing headache, your friend is nursing a swollen knee from a gym injury, and your cousin is down with a fever: three different ailments, three different treatments. In a world where popping pills has become second nature, do we know what […]
– Dr. Kaiwan M. Randeria – Us Parsis are known for our love of good food, our creature comforts and our active social lives. Unfortunately, often, in our daily routines, we overlook the health of our bones. We have a reputation for being strong and resilient, but have we truly been giving our bones the […]
My dear Parsi Times readers, Jamshedi Navroze Mubarak! Let’s welcome the new year with an honest chat. We Parsis love our comfort – our cushy armchairs, our afternoon naps, and of course, being WhatsApp warriors where we sit and type away, slowly turning into Dhansak-fed ‘papeto’. But while our taste buds may be thriving, what […]
Every Parsi woman knows walking along Marine Drive’s sea-face or any dariyo (sea), is more than just a daily ritual – it’s a sacred pause in a busy life. The crisp sea breeze, the rhythmic crash of waves, and the chatter of familiar faces bring a sense of calm and connection. But have you ever […]
DR. KAIWAN RANDERIA Is your shoulder so stiff it feels like it’s made of cardboard? You might be dealing with Frozen Shoulder – a condition where the capsule of your shoulder joint undergoes inflammatory changes, leading to stiffness in the shoulder joint. The shoulder is one of the most mobile joints in the human body, […]
PT reader, Hurmaz Patel shares his inspiring journey marking the success of reversing his Type 2 Diabetes, under the expert care and guidance of PT columnist, Dr. Trishala Chopra. Diabetes is the condition which causes high levels of blood sugar or glucose. Diabetes is often referred to as a “silent killer” because in its initial stages, […]
As India celebrates her 76th Republic Day, we proudly salute the spirit of democracy, equality, and unity enshrined in our Constitution. But did you know that the principles guiding our nation’s progress can also inspire us to rejuvenate the ‘constitution’ of our body? This Republic Day, let’s explore how to honour and rebuild our body’s […]
– Why One Should Avoid Self Medication – Dr. Kaiwan Randeria Dr. Kaiwan Randeria is an Orthopaedic Surgeon holding a Fellowship in Joint Replacements. You can reach him for various Arthritis, Joints, Spine and Musculoskeletal related ailments, on email: drkaiwan94@gmail.com On a hot Sunday afternoon, Soli and Sohrab were relishing their favourite brand of Raspberry, […]