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...
In the wild, animals and birds rise with the first light, rest as darkness falls, and maintain an unbroken rhythm with nature. Their lives move in sync with the sun, and as a result, they thrive. The rhythm of their day is unbroken and precise, all because they live in harmony with the cycle...
Quality sleep is the body’s natural reset button, which allows the body to recover. It plays a vital role in the body’s basic functionality and affects many different parts of our system. It is ingrained into us like a natural component and is partly responsible for our overall well-being. Due to a hectic lifestyle, most...
I hope you had a great festive season. I have messages pouring in, saying, "Luke, I overate and drank too much. I am feeling sleep deprived, heavy, and sluggish. My skin and hair are looking and feeling dull. What should I do to cleanse my system?" It is all in the past. It was the...
Do you work night shifts? Photo Credit: Freepik/@DCStudio Remember how most of us grew up with the age-old adage that said, “Burn the midnight oil.” We were brainwashed to believe that if you wanted to attain success, you had to spend sleepless nights hustling to get there. Human beings are the only species that sacrifice...
India is the diabetic capital of the world. Did you know that 1 in 6 people with diabetes globally is from India? As you read this, 74.2 million people are battling diabetes. Type 2 diabetes is a lifestyle condition that is affecting teenagers, middle-aged people, the elderly, and children too. Did you know Type 2...
“One of the most under-utilized, powerful, and natural drugs with zero side effects and a macro holistic healing effect is deep sleep. Use it well.” - Luke Coutinho Sleep is gold. You have heard me speak about how 1 in 4 people I consult with is chronically sleep-deprived umpteen times. So, instead of replaying the...
Want to sleep better? Strip before you sleep. It may sound bizarre to many at first. But yes, studies have shown the health benefits of snoozing nude. We have spoken to you about how wearing tight bras and underwear for long hours of the day or at night can affect and clog your lymphatic flow...
I hope each of you is doing well. As you know, I keep talking about divine grace and energy that exists in and around all of us. Yet, sometimes we move so fast in our lives or have too much chatter in the mind that we fail to realize its existence. Practicing mindfulness and reflection...
How many of you grew up with your mothers and grandmothers encouraging you to soak nuts (almonds or black raisins) overnight before consuming them? Today we want to share a powerful practice that has existed in our country for centuries and can be a simple yet super impactful lifestyle change you could make today....
How many of you think nutrition and exercise are overhyped? If you do, this simple learning and truth that I will now share with you could be your prescription for better health and life. The more I consult in my field of integrative and lifestyle medicine, the clearer certain things become to me. When I...
What comes to mind when we say self care? Be honest here. A luxurious spa, hair treatment, facial, a solo trip, or an exotic vacation? But did you know self care comes in different forms and can be pretty inexpensive? You just need to look beyond the definition of self care that the consumerist...
