Words: Dr Richard FIRSHEIN Andrew Jenkins was an irrepressibly buoyant six-year-old boy when he first came to see me. He had been to the emergency room [ER] four times in the past year because of his asthma. Like most kids, his favourite foods were pizza, hamburgers, and ice-cream. He was a very finicky eater who
Words: Dr B C JANA & Dr Ajay Kumar SRIVASTAVA The universal law of life states that anything that takes birth [utpatti] gets developed [vikas] and, in the end, ceases [laya]. Human beings are no exception to this law. Ayurveda is basically a health manual of mankind. It deals exclusively with protection of life, health,
Words: Dr Joette CALABRESE They say silence is golden, but I’m pretty sure they didn’t mean laryngitis, epecially during cold and flu season when laryngitis can add insult to injury. Generally speaking, laryngitis that accompanies an acute respiratory illness is not particularly serious, but, yes, it’s annoying. Keep in mind, however, that today we are
Words: Dr Rajgopal NIDAMBOOR Millions of people worldwide are subject to some form of disease. Besides, millions today have developed a ‘weakness’ to gulping down tranquillisers and sleeping pills, anti-arthritic drugs, antacids, and beta-blockers for high blood pressure, a common malady. In the same breath, one could also relate to the growing incidence of diabetes
Words: Drs Amitabh SINGH, Shuchita SINGH & Shivani GARG Polycystic ovarian syndrome [PCOS] causes irregular periods. It affects a large number of women globally. The syndrome is marked by hyperandrogenism and menstrual irregularities, etc. The chronic types, when they are untreated, lead to infertility. PCOS is also associated with obesity, hirsutism, fat deposition, etc. Symptoms
Words: Team THINKWELLNESS360 It goes without saying that healthy living is not rocket science. It is all in your hands — here’s how you can make the best of it. Everyday. Exercise. It goes without saying that exercise benefits for the skin are immense. Exercise helps maintain a clear circulation; it also calms the nerves
Dr KRIPALINI responds to ThinkWellness360 questionnaire. Why and how did you think of becoming a doctor? I’ve always, since my childhood, ‘pictured’ the idea that a doctor is not just trained, but also equipped, to taking away the pain and suffering of others — through medical treatment and appropriate healthcare — while making a positive
Words: Dr Rajgopal NIDAMBOOR Spiritual consciousness, or mindfulness, is the most compelling therapeutic force that exists within each of us. It complements and drives every function and process of our body. It ‘ups’ our normal healing processes with a spurt of curative energy that directly impacts every bit of illness. It works synergistically with medical
Words: Dr Peter SWOBODA There’s no question that exercise is good for the heart. Regular exercise lowers blood pressure and cholesterol and reduces the chances of having a heart attack, or stroke. But sometimes it can be hard to find the time [and, motivation] to exercise. So, what’s the least amount of exercise you can get
Words: Dr Varun BANSAL Soybean oil is one of the most commonly used vegetable oils in cooking and food processing. It is also cited as a healthier alternative to animal fats, or other vegetable oils. Derived from the seeds of the soybean plant, this oil is rich in polyunsaturated fats, particularly omega-6 fatty acids. Yet,
