Words: Team THINKWELLNESS360 Music has been a chronological hit extravaganza for aeons — from Vedic times, early history, the era of Plato, Pythagoras, the mediaeval times, and the age of Thyagaraja, to our present point in time, the epoch of hi-tech glitz. New research suggests that some of the networks in the human brain seem
Nitin NAVARATHNA responds to ThinkWellness360 questionnaire. Your view on beauty? Each of us has their own personalised taste and preference vis-à-vis beauty. This is, of course, based on culture, upbringing, and the people we surround ourselves with, aside from their innate personalities. To top it all, one should also factor as to how rebellious each
Dr Pankaj AGGARWAL responds to ThinkWellness360 questionnaire. Why and how did you think of becoming a doctor? My doting dad, Dr M L Agrawal, was a renowned homeopathic physician. That I was fortunate to work in his clinic since my childhood was a huge plus. It aroused my interest in homeopathy. It also instilled in
Words: Team THINKWELLNESS360 The first best thing is to keep allergens at bay. Wash bed-sheets, pillow covers and blankets regularly. A hot wash will ensure that dust mite eggs are destroyed as well as the mites Vacuum-clean your mattress, upholstery and soft furnishing, regularly; ensure that your house is kept well-ventilated, especially the bedroom/s. This
Words: Team THINKWELLNESS360 Ginseng is one of the most widely recognised and used plants in traditional medicine. There are several forms of the herb; they have been used in medicine for over 5,000 years. In other words, there are as many species of ginseng as there are uses. The herb is cultivated all around the
Hunaid IBRAHIM responds to ThinkWellness360 questionnaire. Your view on beauty? Beauty, in my view, is found in the little things that people often take for granted. It could be the sun shining through murky, or dusky, clouds, a beautiful sunset, or a brand new model of a German car, not to speak of an elegant
Dr RASHMI C SUVARNA responds to ThinkWellness360 questionnaire. Why and how did you think of becoming a doctor? I never thought of becoming a doctor until it happened. What made you think of, study and specialise in the system of medicine you now practice? I think it was during my post-grad studies that I learned
Words: Drs Libby RICHARDS, Melissa FRANKS & Rosie SHROUT The new year is traditionally a time when many people feel a renewed commitment to create healthy habits, such as exercising regularly, drinking more water, or eating more healthfully. It turns out that when it comes to health, married people have an edge, especially married men. But,
Words: Team THINKWELLNESS360 Garlic is a strong and bitter herb. It adds an unbelievable flavour to cuisine. It is packed with several health benefits. The miracle herb has, for ages, being used as medicine to prevent, or treat, various medical conditions. Allicin, a compound in garlic, is known to have great antibacterial, antiviral, antifungal and
Words: Dr Sharayu S GAJAPURE & Dr Omprakash GULHANE Lifestyle diseases occur primarily due to our skewed daily habits and inappropriate relationship with our environment. The key factors contributing to lifestyle diseases include bad food habits, physical inactivity and disturbed biological clock. This is why a healthy lifestyle ought to be adopted with a balanced
