Day in and day out we are bombarded with messages and sermons on how to maintain a healthy lifestyle, so as to live a long, fruitful and fulfilling life. These messages take many forms: doctors’ advice, public service messages, mass Read more
While children might not listen to all that we say, they do watch all that we do. The old adage that ‘actions speak louder than words’ couldn’t be truer and I learnt this lesson many years ago. It was a Read more
Common Name of the Condition – Diabetes/ High SugarScientific Name of the Condition: Insulin Dependent Diabetes Mellitus – Type 1 Diabetes Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes Mellitus – Type 2 Diabetes What is Diabetes? Diabetes is a disorder that affects the way Read more
There is no age for learning and no age for teaching. As a mother, I teach my children many things, but being with them, I learn much more. As the year drew to an end and my birthday loomed on Read more
As the weather begins to turn each time this year, I can’t help but think of millets. Typically associated with the cooler months, millets are a serendipitous solution to the global concerns of climate change, air pollution and malnutrition. In Read more
Your weight gain is not because of what you have eaten from Christmas to New yearBut it is because of what & how you have eaten from New Year to ChristmasBelow are a few tips for those who need help Read more
Stomach ache or abdominal pain can be crampy, achy, dull, sharp or intermittent. The common causes of stomach ache include constipation, diarrhea, acid reflux, lactose intolerance, stress, gas and bloating. Nutritionist and lifestyle educator Karishma Chawla gives a low-down on Read more
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a common disorder associated with the hormonal or endocrine system of the female reproductive system. There are few studies conducted in India that indicate 10% of Indian women suffer from this disorder. Diagnosis at the Read more
These days, a common concern for parents is that our children cannot sit still. They seem over-energetic, very excitable, or get distracted too easily. Such behavior tends to worry us, and we try to find new ways of disciplining our Read more
Flashback to a 14-year-old me, super excited to have made it to the advanced batch at the jazz class. My teacher asked me to touch the wall- take a step away from it and then again touch the wall. So Read more