Early in 2020, when the world went into lockdown, the World Health Organisation made it clear that good hygiene is probably the only way to protect ourselves and our communities from the Covid-19 virus. The virus though new, belongs to the Corona family of viruses that causes the common cold, as also life-threatening diseases like SARS (Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome) and MERS (Middle East Respiratory Syndrome). Indeed, the pandemic has taught us the value of personal hygiene, especially the advantage of thorough hand washing. We are well into the 21st century, surrounded by enviable gadgets, mind-boggling technology and medical marvels...

Happy New Year! So, what is your New Year Resolution? Sorry if that caused you a twinge of irritation! By the first week of January, New Year resolutions would have been made, shared, and broken too! It’s all too common. Why? Why do we even bother making resolutions every new year only to face the failure of not being able to stick to them? For the simple reason that a new year represents new beginnings — a good time to make a change in lifestyle, to reflect on the past year, and make new promises towards a healthier, wealthier and...

Did you know that human beings are a combination of 5 major Elements? Well, the Ancient healing Science of Indian soil, Ayurveda, Classifies the body-mind complex into 3 main Types! According to Ayurveda, Every Living being is a combination of Air, Ether, Fire, Water, and Earth and is collectively known as Prakriti(Innate Nature) of an Individual Being. Doshas are the biological energy imbalances seen in the human body and mind due to the influence of the 5 Elements. Balancing the Doshas, help preserve good physical and sound mental health. When any one of the elements is out of balance, you...

It’s time to Teach Yoga in Schools Have you ever felt that children under the age of 15 are passing through various physical and psychological problems out of fear, #anxiety, stress, and a lot more arising from their Academics or Family? Nowadays parents are too busy with their work-related burdens and aside family relations and leisure time with children to meet the rising expenses and to have a better standard of living. The current scenario demands a lot from the individuals to cope up with the competitive factors in every nook and corner of the world. None are to be...

Studies show that on average an individual spends one-third of his lifetime at workspace!! The major challenge that every organization comes over when striving hard to achieve their desired goal is dealing with stress and employee happiness. Stress can affect the personal and professional lives of employees and can lead to poor performance and various health issues like Hypertension, Depression, and so on… A successful Career will be the focal point of many professionals during their work phase with the least consideration of health. We acknowledge that the priorities of professionals may vary but would like to bring to your...

Everything you need to know about Depression A word that is quite common in the current fast-moving environment which is repeatedly heard from people from all echelons. Are you really depressed or just unknowingly state your mental state as depressed? Depression is a serious medical condition where your thoughts, feelings, and acts get affected negatively, causing sadness or loss of interest in activities followed by various emotional and physical problems that can even lead to mental instabilities. The symptoms of Depression: Feeling sad Fatigue Sleeping more or trouble in getting sleep Weight loss or weight gain Loss of interest in...

Childhood obesity is one of the most serious health problems of the present generation which is growing rapidly in cities and townships. This situation can drive teens to diabetes, high blood pressure, and cholesterol, that were once believed to be the health problems of adults and old aged.  Childhood obesity in UAE is also increasing and as per the statistics of the Ministry of Health and Prevention, the obesity amongst the children between the ages of 5 and 17 was 14.4% in 2018. What causes obesity in Children? The intake of foods that are high in fat and sugars and...

What to know about Obesity in UAE Hi dear, how are you? I think you have gained some weight Hey, even you too… Most of your casual conversation within your social circle starts with weight gain. Overweight or obesity has become a hot topic over the past few years. Obesity and its effects are commonly discussed by various health care institutions and NGOs around the globe. Is eating junk and unhealthy foods the reason for weight gain? Causes of Obesity Obesity is defined as the excessive accumulation of fat that puts an individual’s health at risk. Obesity is due to...

How it affects your healthy menstrual cycle? Every woman from the age of puberty to menopause goes through the menstrual cycle. The imbalance of reproductive hormones alters the menstrual cycle. The polycystic ovarian syndrome is a condition in which the ovaries fail to produce fully developed healthy egg due to the overproduction of male sex hormones, androgens, that contributes to the creation of small cysts in ovaries. Women with PCOS have high levels of androgens that delays the process of menstruation and also the formation of small cysts in ovaries. Doctors are yet to find out the exact reason for...

Psoriatic Arthritis is a form of arthritis that affects people having Psoriasis, a condition with itchy and scaly red patches over the skin.  Research reveals that around 24 in Thousand peoples are suffering from Psoriatic Arthritis. The main notable symptoms of Psoriatic Arthritis are Joint pain, stiffness, and swelling and can affect any part of your body. What are the types of Psoriatic Arthritis? The five types of psoriatic arthritis are Symmetrical: Symmetrical PsA affects the same joints on both sides of the human body. It is generally mild in nature. Asymmetric and few joints: Asymmetric PsA affects joints on...

When Swadhisthana Chakra, the chakra that determines your appetite for food, sex and sensual pleasures gets blocked it may lead to PCOD, PCOS and all utero-ovarian and uro-genital issues. When this chakra is unbalanced you may even experience fear, depression, insecurity, emotional instability, and reproductive issues. How yoga helps in balancing Swadhisthana Chakra? BaddhaKonasana, ParivrittaTrikonasana, Kati Chakrasana are the 3 main yoga asanas that can help you in balancing Swadisthana Chakra. Indulging in your favourite hobbies and recreational activities will help you in balancing Swadhisthana Chakra.  Yoga helps in releasing stress, one of the factor that catalyses hormonal disorders in...