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...
Morning is a sacred time which decides how our day will unfold. What we do in the morning decides how we will sail through the day. It helps us set a strong foundation for the rest of the day. The one thing almost each one of us do as soon as we open our...
Technology is amazing. It has brought comfort into our lives, world, advancements in medicine, education, entertainment etc. Media has brainwashed us into believing that this ‘technology ‘is everything. Clever, deceitful marketing, controlled media along with fake news, has used ‘fear’ as a bait to trap and control the simple human mind. It has brought about...
Hate your job ? Well, this can actually take a toll on your health. Working a job that you hate, how it impacts your health and your life and what can you do.. we will look at some of these in this post. (more…)
I have so many teenagers and young adults writing to me requesting help and advice on the problem they are going through in their social lives and circles. (more…)
For all those who believe at face value that Parkinson’s has to rob you off your lifestyle ...Yes, it is a degenerative condition but it doesn’t mean you can’t slow it down or arrest it to slow down. Meet Mr. Vinod Mangaldas. What a Rockstar! Seventy-one years of age and has literally arrested his Parkinson’s...
I spent time with two back to back patients with Alzheimer’s yesterday. The first thing we need to know is, yes, something can be done. The moment we believe that there is nothing that can be done, we accept a gradual downfall. There may be a downfall, but what if it can be slowed down? What...
It’s become a regular phenomenon to meet with patients daily, who are struggling with health, stressed out, burnt out , relationships a mess, depression, anxiety, feelings of low self worth and confidence ...the more and more we talk and diagnose, the stronger the connection with their current problems and their childhood. (more…)
