Going by some stunning data, over 53 million Americans suffer from conditions related to poor bone density. When bone density is reduced, the bones start becoming weaker. The fall out is a higher risk of bone fractures. It becomes even more difficult to manage when the fractures are located in the hip, joints, spine or
January, 27 2020
Ever heard about the Marie Antoinette Syndrome? It refers to the hearsay about how French queen Marie Antoinette’s hair turned grey overnight from fear and distress when she learned about her execution. Well, there is a small twist to it. If not overnight, science finally backs the long held belief that stress can cause hair
January, 24 2020
Abhyanga is basically the art of self-massage, an extremely popular Ayurveda based therapy that incorporates warm, aromatic oils, rhythmically massaged into your body, which loosen toxins, relax the nervous system, and provide rest, nourishment, and rejuvenation. It improves blood circulation, tones and moisturizes skin, works up the lymph system, and calms the mind and nervous
January, 08 2020
There is proven research to show that seasons do influence our mind and more importantly our brain function. There are mood disorders associated with change of seasons. During Winter, people report undergoing SAD or seasonal affective disorder, a type of depression that sets in during deep winters when the days are short, not enough sunlight,
December, 30 2019
While we look forward to the holidays spent with our loved ones, this one goes out to the women in our lives who make sure our holidays are memorable, who make sure the food on the table is delicious and diverse, gifts are amazing, all the invites have been sent, guests are comfortable and the
December, 27 2019
This may seem difficult to believe, but if you find a difference in your weight between morning and evening, chances are you may have water retention problem. Water or fluid retention or edema is an accumulation of water in the body organs which leads to the swelling in these organs. It happens due to imbalances
December, 23 2019
Peptic Ulcer disease (PUD) affects about 4.5 million Americans every year. It is easier to heal an eternal wound on the body but diagnosing symptoms of internal sores in the stomach region and intestines in the form of ulcer can be tricky. But, according to the ancient science of wellness, Ayurveda, ulcers merely manifest an
December, 14 2019
The change in seasons and drastic drop in temperatures becomes an ideal breeding ground for scores of respiratory diseases and viruses to thrive, making you prone to common cold, flu, and fever. According to Ayurveda, the 5000 year old system of wellness and healing, the effect of seasonal changes on health can be understood with
December, 04 2019
There is no delicate way of putting this. America has a poop problem. According to estimates, 42 million Americans are constipated, that is defined by infrequent bowel movements and difficult passage of stool. A constipated digestive system can be a cause of anxiety and discomfort for many and the anxiety can make it all harder
November, 26 2019 It is that time of the year when no amount of coffee and blankets seem to suffice. If you are on the East coast, you know what we are talking about. Sub zero temperatures, snow laden roads, antibiotics and endless layers…yet, infections, cold and occasional fever sneak into our bodies during these winters, as our
November, 10 2019
People fast around the world for various reasons-to treat diseases, for religious beliefs, or simply to detox. A fad that has recently caught peoples’ attention is intermittent fasting. People who want to lose weight but do not have the time or luxury of going through the entire rigmarole of weight loss programs, keeping diet charts,
September, 25 2019
Christened by Rene-Maurice Gattefosse, a French perfume maker, aromatherapy, a popular wellness go-to, is a beautiful science of healing, balancing and rejuvenating the body and mind using aromatic essence extracted from herbs and plants in their purest form. Though accepted in modern medicine much later, aromatic oils extracted from herbs and roots of plants have
September, 23 2019
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