When we lose a loved one, it is not an easy change to overcome! While every one of us might grieve differently, studies explain the different stages of grief.
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Importance of conscious breathing
While we breathe subconsciously, is there a benefit to monitor our breathing patterns and be conscious about it? When the thought triggered during a Yoga session, thought I will probe further. Sharing what I realized over a period of time!
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During school days, our games or gym teachers teach us a few simple exercises. Let us refresh our memories.
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This is a simple dish made by fermenting raw cabbage. It has a lot of beneficial properties especially towards protecting the stomach lining and assisting in digestion and assimilation.
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I used to think age is a matter of the mind, and as long as we keep our thoughts fresh – what is the point of having a number to depict your age? But as days and years pass by, realized a clear definition of a middle-aged person…
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It sounds like science fiction, but a neural implant could read and edit a person’s thoughts. Neural implants are already being used to treat disease, rehabilitate the body after injury, improve memory, communicate with prosthetic limbs, and more.
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Why do we need to observe the way we walk? Do we not know how to walk? Is there a right way and can it be corrected. It was interesting to see how a simple walking technique can bridge many health issues.
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While it is a very common condition these days, not many see it as an issue anymore.
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When is the right time to learn Yoga? Is it during childhood, or as adults or even later?
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Making it a habit helps ease preventive health measures slowly into our daily routine!
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Even for over-achievers, there is one place where being average is good.
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When we see someone going through anxiety or panic attack, it helps to know how to help them.
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The new COVID-19 variant Omnicron is spreading very fast! Some tips to be aware and take precautions!
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It is always interesting to see how people across age groups deal with day to day challenges and figure out a way to move forward. Sharing some of my interactions that inspired me in the past few weeks!
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Knowing the basics about stomach pain helps, for ourselves, as parents and as support systems for our family!
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While we enjoy the beauty of fall, ensuring we regulate our diet to the seasonal changes is necessary & critical to stay healthy.
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Do they occur commonly? Can they be prevented? When to have it checked?
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One can feel tired for a short duration, but if that becomes your operating-norm, then you might want to check your health!
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It has been a hectic week filled with mixed emotions! Might not have been able to pull through it without the help of those around!
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Dental hygiene and brushing teeth are a critical part of our health. However, it is interesting to observe the extent of importance we seem to attribute to it across different cultures.
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While there are many types of home remedies, sharing Infusion based remedies that are prevalently used across cultures.
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Sometimes we notice our weight increases significantly over a short duration. Check if these apply and change your diet appropriately to bring it back to normal levels.
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Being able to identify an emergency health issue (SOS) while it is happening requires awareness and presence of mind. Knowing is equally as important as discussing it with the ones who are around you most of the time.
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In the process of recovering from a shoulder injury!
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During a health checkup, Doctors ask us to show our tongue! Was interesting to see that our tongue is a good indicator of our personal health!
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It has been around 16 days since I started the project. First harvest today!
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What medicines and first aid equipment needs to be there at home? What do we keep in our medicine cabinet/ drawer for emergencies?
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Sometimes making kids drink their milk is a challenge. My mother used to face the same and made us used to colored (and flavored) milk. As we grew, the choices and options seems to increase! Sharing some of our favorite recipes.
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The past year has put a lot of emphasis on mental strength for us to deal with the revised normal. One aspect that gets missed out very consciously (or down prioritized) is our physical health.
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Nurturing the nerve endings on the feet help us heal faster! Foot care is often neglected, however one of the easiest ways to identify and deal with health issues.
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Every place we live has their own versions of foods that they give their children while preparing for exams. Sharing some interesting observations across cultures!
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The basic colors of the rainbow also have healing properties. The colors we choose to wear, the colors we paint our rooms seem to not only convey our personality, they also can help us establish balance in our mind and body. Same is true with foods as well. It was interesting to correlate the same.
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Staying fit is important to maintain our physical and mental health. Buddying up definitely helps!
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While fasting is a process observed across many cultures, nutritionists also find it to be helpful for our overall health.
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Dental hygiene and brushing teeth are a critical part of our health. However, it is interesting to observe the extent of importance we seem to attribute to it across different cultures.
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It is interesting to observe how different disciplines of medicine follow very different treatment protocols. Sharing some of my observations!
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There are some foods that we tend to feel are perfect for us – soul foods 🙂 Soups are soul food for many!
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Snacks to eat when you are hungry at night
While it is important to have a good daily routine, sometimes due to school or office work, we tend to focus on meeting our deadlines and end up going to bed late. The typical question of what to eat when we are hungry at night comes up! Sharing some nutritious tips to snack at night!
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Cold weather and eczema go together for many of us. Simple tips to pre-empt and reduce eczema breakouts, and remedies to cure thereafter!
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With the cold weather and rainy season setting in, we tend to lose the extra sunshine in our lives. Time to check our Vitamin D levels and supplement..! Do you know the telltale symptoms of Vitamin D deficiency…? Sharing some of them based on my experience…
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