The start of a new life is one of life’s most joyful milestones, not just for you, the parents-to-be, but for the entire family. As your little one begins to take shape within, it’s necessary to understand how your nutrition directly impacts this journey. A well-nourished mother is the foundation for a well-nourished baby. In...
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...
Mothers are never not at work. From the mothers that work in the harsh sun in the fields and plantations with babies in their cloth slings and the homemakers who juggle a hundred chores to the ones that don multiple hats at the workplace, mothers ace every role they own. We understand that returning to...
We couldn’t agree more when the to-be mothers in our You Care Pregnancy Care program asked us to share recommendations to create an easy yet powerful guide for them to sail through seasonal changes. Today, the seasons are not only changing as per the natural phenomena of Mother Earth but are observing the patterns...
Oh! Breastfeeding is so painful! My back and hands hurt! My baby is unable to latch properly! My nipples are so sore! If you are a new mom reading this, we are sure these statements sound familiar to you. We feel you. As natural and exciting as breastfeeding is, it is also the trickiest thing for a...
I grew up in Goa, surrounded by many Lebanese and Israeli friends who I shared meals with. They would have hummus for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Super fit, what struck me, particularly about their features was their quality skin and hair. When asked, they would say that their mothers, grandmothers, and great-grandmothers told them,...
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...
Raw Banana Curry Green banana is an excellent superfood for all ages ranging from babies to elderly citizens. It is recommended to consume while weaning, during pregnancy, post-pregnancy, and various other health disorders such as diabetes, obesity, and hypertension. Green bananas especially benefit the gut, and today, science has established enough correlation between the gut...
Do your ears ring without a sound? Here’s why and what to do What is Tinnitus, and what are its Statistics? The meaning of the word tinnire is “to ring”. It is the condition that causes ringing in the ears, or abnormal sounds and sensations. The definition of tinnitus is “the perception of noise or ringing in the...
Omega-3 fatty acids have received a lot of importance, and earned an excellent deal of respect off late, but do you know what omega-3s are? What are the omega-3 benefits that can convince you to include more of their food sources in your diet? We will unpack these questions one by one, but let us...
As you are getting closer to your due date, is your mind flooded with questions like “Will I reach the hospital on time? What if my water breaks? Will I be able to handle the pain? For how long will I bleed after the delivery?” and many more such questions?Well, it is entirely normal...
Ingredients: 100gm beetroot 25 gm celery stalk /coriander 1 garlic clove ¼ inch ginger 2 tsp-soaked chia seeds lemon juice to squeeze from top salt and pepper to taste Method: Add beetroot, celery stalk/coriander, garlic and ginger to the mixture blender with water. Transfer this blended mix to a glass. Add soaked chia seeds to...
