Rupa MANEK responds to ThinkWellness360 questionnaire. Your view on beauty? Beauty lies in the eyes of the beholder — a cliché, yes, but it’s one hundred per cent true, in reality. For me, beauty is a kind and warm heart — someone who is sensitive, respectful and spreads joy. Naturally. Nature is beautiful — I love the
Dr HARINAKSHI responds to ThinkWellness360 questionnaire. Why and how did you think of becoming a doctor? It’s my childhood desire — to serve people. So, what better than being a doctor? Yet, when I saw my mother, a nurse, work long hours, and with dedication, I was in a dilemma. I was also a tad
Docco360 is a healthcare platform that hosts a no-frills, no-fuss, and easy-to-use web- and mobile-based health App. It connects patients with complementary and alternative medicine [CAM] — Ayurveda, homeopathic, Unani physicians, and health specialists, including nutritionists, among others. The App runs on iOS and Android. It schedules appointments, video consultations, and ordering of medicines, while
Words: Dr Marysia KRATIMENOS There been an explosion in the number of cases of hyperactive children and kids with attention-deficit disorder. Over two million children in America are currently on medication for ADHD — this is one in every 30 children. The company that manufactures Ritalin, the ‘drug of choice,’ would have us believe that
Words: Team THINKWELLNESS360 You’ve often been lured to go on a diet ‘plan’ with grapefruit, or cabbage soup — to lose weight quickly. The motto is: eat grapefruit for breakfast, lunch, snacks, and dinner. Grape fruit has a measly 80 calories per cup — small wonder, you’ll lose weight in a jiffy. Remember, the pitfalls
Bharti KOTWAL responds to ThinkWellness360 questionnaire. Your view on beauty? I personally believe that beauty comes from within — it has got nothing to do with fair skin, beautiful hair, or applying the best there is in beauty and body care. Positive thoughts, respecting others’ emotions, or feelings, being down to earth, and having everything
Dr Ravina DUHAN responds to ThinkWellness360 questionnaire. Why and how did you think of becoming a doctor? I’ve always been endowed with a natural empathetic element, right from my childhood. I like people around me to be happy and healthy. I also like to bring a smile on everyone’s face — I’d reckon that this
Words: Dr Divya SONALI & Dr Bijendra SHAH Ayurveda is not merely the science of life, but the science of longevity too. It deliberates on the purpose of good health and a long life by maintaining equilibrium in the doshas, dhatus, mala, and agni. It also deals with the ways of living in healthy ways.
Words: Team THINKWELLNESS360 Falls are a serious issue for elderly patients. Almost 40 per cent of elders aged 60 and older — even those who are generally healthy — fall at least once a year. Five per cent of them who fall need hospitalisation. Also, 75 per cent of deaths are a result of falls
Words: Zhangjing LUO, Hildy ROSS, Michal PERLMAN & Nina HOWE A mother wondered about her two-year-old child Oliver’s socialisation with peers when he played at his friend’s house, or when he was at his childcare centre. Since Oliver is still learning to talk, he cannot describe his social experiences. This is a fictional situation, but
