Words: Dr Rajgopal NIDAMBOOR We all go through life like waves over matter, or slow, measured upsurges — a form of precise, or inventive, transformation. This is part of our time and space continuum. It defines us and contextualises our existence — of who we are, as self-regulating, independent entities, with each of us being
Words: Nelressa STALLINGS-FAYE I believe that some of our greatest works, or deeds, come from inclination. We use our mind to figure out things, balance our daily schedule, and so on. I also understand, as some people fervently do, there is enough space inside us, in our heart and mind, which may not always include
Words: Dr Ambika P NAYAK This elderly man walked into my clinic with only one complaint — severe lack of appetite. He was, otherwise, healthy, but was baffled with his ‘no taste’ for food for months. He was of the belief that one who eats well, poops well and sleeps well may not be touched
Words: Dr Naveen Kumar BOGGARAPU Question: My kid tends to suffer from frequent ear pain, or infection. I know of some of my relatives and friends’ kids being subject to such health issues too. Could you kindly let us know the basics of such problems and also how homeopathy can help? — B J, Nagpur
Words: Dr Chaithra S RAO “Amma, my hair lacks lustre and volume.” “Amma, my face feels dry and dull.” “Amma, I’m in my periods and cramping.” “Maa, I am lactating scantily.” “Mom, I’m severely constipated.” “Ma, how is it that you are able to have good blood sugar control without medicines?” My battery of questions
Words: Jawahar NIDAMBOOR Happiness is not the same thing as pleasure, or outward enjoyment. It is, in essence, deeper or even broader. As Helen Keller put it, “Many persons have a wrong idea of what constitutes true happiness. It is not attained through self-gratification, but through fidelity to a worthy purpose.” Human happiness cannot exist
Words: Kerry DULIN First, the basics. Clear it with your doctor. If it’s been several years [or, more] since you ran regularly, check with your healthcare provider just to be sure too. Pick up a pair of comfortable, quality running shoes. Sometimes just spending the bucks for a good pair of shoes is enough incentive
Words: Dr Rajgopal NIDAMBOOR We all know that prevention of cancer is top priority — not just for individuals, but also from doctors’ point-of-view. To understand the idea, we need to first begin with how cancer probably starts, or originates. As we all know, molecular biology — which provides us with certain early-cancer clues —
Words: Dr Pravas PAL Ah, it is monsoon time, yet again. The pouring rain, the moist, ‘earthy’ smell of grass, and nature’s bounty in full bloom, or that dainty freshness in the air. Yes, the song of monsoon usually whirrs like a quiet, yet active bird, deep in the heart of July, August and September.
Words: Dr Rajgopal NIDAMBOOR Dr Daniel Dr Goleman, PhD, the noted psychologist and best-selling author, pioneered the concept of emotional intelligence [EI]. This bid fair to his ground-breaking book, by the same name. It was followed by his yet another landmark tome, Working with Emotional Intelligence. It set out a framework of EI that reflects
