Are you still sitting? Before you read the next sentence, get up and stretch. Take a deep breath, inhale, and exhale. Feeling a bit more relaxed? Good. Let’s begin. Many of us find ourselves glued to our chairs, working, studying, or even socializing from a screen. Terms like 'sedentary lifestyle' and 'sitting disease' have become familiar, often whispered with concern...
Micro-rest How long did you sleep last night? Did you manage to squeeze in eight hours, or did you catch only a few restless winks? Perhaps, like so many, your body whispers or even shouts for a break, but your packed schedule barely leaves room for a full night’s rest. Before the Industrial Revolution, our rest cycle was...
For centuries, our grandmothers knew a thing or two about keeping our bodies strong. In fact, they might as well have been health experts in disguise, using nothing but what they had in their kitchens! Whenever a sneeze, ache, or sniffle cropped up, they’d reach for jars of spices with ease, ready to brew a...
"The body can be treated, but healing begins within." This was a powerful insight shared by an oncologist who was himself a patient, and it resonates deeply with Sister BK Shivani's wisdom. In my recent podcast with Sister BK Shivani, we explored a subject that is often overlooked in discussions about illness and healing—the incredible role...
The Timing of Your Vitamin D Supplement Matters: A Real-Life Lesson from Shabel Story time. Shabel and I go way back to our days at St. Xavier's College in Goa. We were both on the college weightlifting and powerlifting team, and I vividly remember how focused he was on maintaining his health and energy levels....
In the pursuit of success, there often exists an unseen barrier that holds us back—the barrier of limiting beliefs. These are the ingrained thoughts and perceptions that whisper doubt into our minds, convincing us that we are not capable or worthy of achieving our dreams. Yet, breaking free from these constraints is not only...
In our fast-paced world, it's easy to overlook the significance of the seemingly trivial moments in our daily lives. Yet, it is often these small actions that hold the power to spark profound change, both within ourselves and in the world around us. Let’s dive into the essence of "small actions" and uncover the...
What comes to mind when we say steroids? Are you visualizing muscular bodybuilders and athletes taking pills or injecting anabolic steroids to build muscles and enhance performance? These are not the steroids we are talking about. What you read next is for people who are administered steroids by their doctors for medical conditions, whether it...
Do you think there is a magic recipe for living a fulfilling life? The magic recipe can be summed up by eating well, exercising regularly, and keeping busy. But, is ticking off tasks on our productivity apps the real key to deep satisfaction? While these elements are important, they barely scratch the surface of what...
How did you sleep last night? I often start conversations with this simple question because I believe deep sleep is our body's natural reset button—a vital, often overlooked, component of our health. Last year, during a particularly stressful period, I found myself struggling with sleep. No matter how exhausted I felt, the moment my...
One morning I received a call from one of our clients on her seventh cycle of chemotherapy. She was exhausted and said, "Luke, I don't think I can go through this anymore. I'm not motivated." I told her, "You don't need motivation to endure chemotherapy. What you need is to remember the immense value of your...
Whether it’s a lazy Sunday or a bustling Monday, life doesn’t pause, and neither do the challenges we face. Today, I felt a strong urge to reach out, not because it’s urgent, but because it’s important—especially if you’re feeling stuck. Stuck with a health diagnosis that feels overwhelming, habits that may have lost their spark,...
