A Case Of Menopause

Words: Dr Rajgopal NIDAMBOOR When a woman stops having menstrual periods, permanently, she is said to have reached a stage of life called menopause. Menopause is also called as ‘change of life;’ it signals the end of a woman’s ability to have children. The use of the term menopause, as a norm, refers to the

Vata Unplugged

Words: Drs Prasanna BHALERAO, Amolsingh CHAUHAN & Yogendra M KASAT Ayurveda considers srotas as body channels essential for our normal physiology. In pathological conditions, the obstruction of the srotas plays an important role. Nidana [causative factors] leads to vitiation of doshas that get accumulated in the srotas, followed by dosha dushti. This results in the

‘Simplicity Is Everything’

Pooja HEGDE on beauty, fitness, health and wellness.  Your view on beauty? I believe in the adage, ‘less-is-more’ aesthetics. This allows my strong brows to dominate attention over well, that’s what most people say — my dainty features. I believe in simplicity — of a perfectly put together beauty look. From combed-back sleek hair and

Summer Woes

Words: Dr Rajgopal NIDAMBOOR Hot summer days, as the World Economic Forum articulates, are associated with a higher risk of a number of other conditions that are not typically thought to be heat-related, such as kidney problems, skin infections and pre-term birth among pregnant women. In fact, heatstroke, heat exhaustion and dehydration account for a

‘Ayurveda: My Clarion Call’

Dr VASAVI VARAMBALLY responds to ThinkWellness360 questionnaire.  Why and how did you think of becoming a doctor? My mother wanted to be a doctor — but, she could not, for whatever reason. She inspired me to be one. I opted for Ayurveda, because I found it best suited for my aspirations, passion, as also vision.

The MSM Advantage

Words: Dr Rajgopal NIDAMBOOR Q: A friend of mine has been taking nutritional supplements for his joint and allied issues. He avers that they have helped him greatly. He suggested MSM for me — to addressing my wrist-related issue, or carpal tunnel syndrome. Please fill me with what’s MSM all about — to help me

Body Balance

Words: Dr Rajgopal NIDAMBOOR A person in good health and optimal well-being is apparently in a state of homeostasis. This is a harmonious state. It mirrors our ability to maintain reasonably constant metabolic activity, notwithstanding zillions of incessant goings-on within the body. Such functions are, of course, part of the normal physiological process — internal,

Reversing Vision Loss

Words: Dr Richard FIRSHEIN Scientists and doctors alike will tell you that there is no real cure for AMD [age-related macular degeneration], an eye disease that can blur your central vision. Muriel Ganz knew nothing about medicine, but she can now tell you that while there’s no definitive cure for AMD, there’s at least a way to

‘Centring’ Holds The Key

Words: Dr Rajgopal NIDAMBOOR Our mind is just not limited to subjective and objective feelings. It is also not just the seat of intelligence. It loves amusement as much as rest, juxtaposed by habitual periods of activity. Get the point? People, especially night workers, who deprive themselves of adequate sleep show signs akin to psychosis.

World Happiness Day: ITC Fiama Mental Well-Being Survey

 Words: ITC Feel-Good Fiama Mental WELL-BEING SURVEY ‘Fun of Missing Out.’ 67 per cent of Indian GenZs redefine the outlook towards FOMO and mental health Music is the preferred choice for 86 per cent Indians to coping with stress and negativity Yoga, meditation, and exercise win hearts of 86 per cent Indians to combating stress

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