There is simplicity in death like there is simplicity in birth. The bitter truth and realisation we must all accept is that we will all die at some point. Some of us, maybe today, some maybe tomorrow, how and when - no one knows. Young or old, teenager, middle-aged, infant or child, we do...
Forgiveness is a gift. The ability to forgive takes a lot of self-work and a lot of pain to accept and let go. It isn't easy. It is easy for us to preach about the benefits of forgiveness. Still, it is not always easy for people to do this from their heart, as it...
“You can be happy RIGHT NOW, by appreciating what you already have. Give it a shot. You have nothing to lose by trying.” When people think of Thanksgiving, they think of turkey dinners with butter and gravy, mashed potatoes, pumpkin pie, football, and Macy Day parades. While all this may be a part of the...
You have gotten yourself enrolled for the best diet program, taken a gym membership as well, signed up for a chanting class, purchased a couple of self-help books and shopped for some yoga tees for motivation too. But, where is the action? We live in a world where we have an overload of information. The...
Each of us are connected to our outer world and while that matters, we only chase the outer world and seldom look at our inner world and the kind we want to cultivate for our health, success, emotions, careers, personal growth or relationships. If you are someone who in spite of doing charity, service to...
The more I interact and speak to clients and patients from all across the world, different walks of life, different age groups - the more I learn. No matter where you are today in terms of health, wealth, career, relationships – these life lessons hold true for everyone and will never grow old. It...
Laughter –the simplest way to keep the body and mind healthy. As kids, we used to laugh our heart out even for the most basic jokes, but as we grow, we get lost in our chaotic lives and forget simple ways to be happy. Laughing your heart out is a super powerful lifestyle change which...
Social media is a boon and a curse. It really depends on what you are using it for, how you use it and how much you use it. Many people spiral into depression and sadness when they think their lives and what they have and how they are living is inadequate compared to the...
Indian scriptures mention the sacred syllable “AUM” as the primordial sound from which all other sounds and creations are said to have emerged. It is widely believed that Aum was the first sound emitted when the universe was created and as a symbol, it occupies a unique place in spirituality. Aum (or as it is...
It can be quite easy to neglect workouts when life gets busier. Everyone dreams of being fit and getting a flatter belly, but seldom they’ve time for extended workouts. Even active individuals who are otherwise pretty disciplined when it comes to workout, fail to maintain the schedule when travelling or any other commitment comes...
When I started my career, which is roughly 8 years ago, in Integrative and Lifestyle Medicine, I was a people pleaser to establish myself in a new field that’s unheard of. My career prior to that was in a corporate for several years, where you just follow instructions and rules and work towards your...
In today’s world we are being constantly flooded with a barrage of information and stimulus that we hardly ever get an opportunity to be bored. We are always running from one task to the other and going from one event to another. We’re constantly being entertained. There is nothing stopping us. Be it adults or...
