We get a lot of queries from young people, especially teenagers asking for tips to lighten and whiten their complexion. It is heartbreaking how their minds have been brainwashed by the beauty industry, media, and society at large, to believe that having brown or dark skin is what they need to change. Even to date,...
When someone says Vitamin C, the immediate correlation that our mind makes is immunity. Isn't it true? Vitamin C, also known as ascorbic acid, plays a vital role in maintaining and fortifying your immune system, your first and last line of defense. It also aids iron absorption, healthy skin, blood vessels, bones, and cartilage...
Dyspepsia also known as indigestion is a common gut issue that affects millions of people today. The term is used to describe discomfort or pain within the upper abdomen. It’s not a disease but a gaggle of symptoms that may range from constant bloating, nausea, and burping. Photo Credit: Freepik/@benzoix How does indigestion happen? It is usually...
How often have you made another health excuse on your leave application because you were embarrassed to state that the cause of your absence is a UTI? UTI stands for Urinary tract infection. It is a bacterial infection that lines the urinary tract or bladder and in extreme cases, even the kidneys. It affects...
As you read this, India is experiencing a heatwave in more than 15 states. Some of these states are recording temperatures as high as 45 degrees. And while many of us still have the luxury of working from home, others need to step out and brave this heat to earn a living. What are...
