In a world abundant with nutrient-rich foods, there exists a hidden gem often overlooked in our quest for optimal health: Beetroots. Despite its humble appearance, the beet boasts a remarkable array of essential nutrients including fibre, potassium, iron, vitamin C, and antioxidants – all packed into a low-calorie package! Its potential health benefits span from […]
Tag: Wellness
Iron: The Mighty Micronutrient (‘Unlocking The Key To Vitality’ Series)
Optimal nutrition plays a crucial role in addressing various health concerns. Among the deficiencies commonly observed, one prevalent issue is iron deficiency. Unlike the spotlight on B12 or vitamin D, Iron deficiency often remains overlooked within the wellness domain. Iron deficiencies stand as the most widespread insufficiency worldwide. Notably, statistics from the Centers for Disease […]
Digestive Issues And Sleep Disruption
Many individuals face difficulties in both – falling asleep and maintaining a restful sleep. While common causes include excessive caffeine intake, stress or the natural ageing process, there is one crucial aspect often overlooked, in relation to sleep issues – Digestive Distress. Did you know that unresolved gut problems could be the primary obstacle preventing […]
Discover The Potential Health Benefits Of Mouth Taping… And Why It’s An Effective Sleep Hack!
I’ve encountered numerous unique wellness trends through my decade-plus experience as a hormone, gut-health and sleep specialist. One such trend gaining prominence is ‘Mouth Taping’ – a practice where you tape your mouth shut during sleep. Despite its seemingly drastic nature, many individuals, including my patients, claim its effectiveness, making it a popular topic in […]
Resolving Family Conflicts During (And After) The Lockdown
Why Family Conflicts Are On The Rise…. The lockdown, as a result of the Pandemic, has crossed the 40-day-mark of being home-bound with family… good enough time for the possibility of family conflicts! Even the closest-knit families could be in for a challenging time. There’s bound to be changes in interpersonal relationships as well as […]
Post-Traumatic Growth (PTG) Understanding Growth After Suffering
. On Teachers’ Day, we shower appreciation and love on our favourite teachers from school/college. This Teachers’ Day, which is just around the corner, let us discover how challenging life circumstances, traumatic experiences – which we may endure or go through – may also be our finest teachers, through the construct of Post-Traumatic Growth or […]
Is There Something Wrong With Feeling Guilty?
. Do you sometimes feel like you’re jet-lagged from all the guilt trips you take? Are you exhausted from carrying around a large bag of “I should have”, “I could have” or “Why didn’t I?” Guilt is anger turned inward. And being its recipient can gradually wear you down, sometimes leading to self-harm, depression and […]
Emotional Healing With Tai Chi – Part IV
FEAR
. The Emotion: FEAR Fear is a strong emotion you experience when you do not know what will happen and expect some sort of harm to you or your loved ones or objects. We all experience fear for numerous reasons including feeling helpless or deprived, being physically challenged, insecurity about finance, food, shelter and clothing; […]
Daara Patel Conferred ‘100 Most Impactful Healthcare Leaders’ Award
On 14th February, 2019, Lion Daara Patel, Secretary-General, IDMA, was felicitated with the prestigious ‘100 Most Impactful Healthcare Leaders’ (Global Listing) Award at the World Health and Wellness Congress held in Mumbai. The Award is conferred upon those considered thought leaders in the Healthcare Industry and have contributed value to their profession or organization and made a […]
Snore No More!
Everyone snores occasionally, and it’s usually not a matter of concern. However, snoring regularly at night can disrupt the quality of your sleep, leading to headaches, daytime fatigue, irritability, and increased health problems. And if your snoring keeps your partner awake, it could cause issues in your relationship. But you need to understand the root […]
Coping With Guilt
Guilt is a very strong emotion that often rules our lives, relationships and us in general. We may suffer from it without anyone saying anything to us (due to upbringing perhaps) or due to others, making us feel responsible for a given situation. This is a feeling or emotional state experienced when one feels that […]