Words: Dr Richard FIRSHEIN Gary Wilbur’s wife, Sheila, tried her best to be helpful. He knew she loved him, and he knew that was why she was constantly on his back about his health, his food, and his exercise habits. This was because no matter how hard Gary tried, he could not stick to the
Words: Harriet DEMPSEY-JONES Children do it, but so do adults. Researchers have some theories on why we fidget. Hand-held toys known as ‘fidget spinners’ — marketed as ‘stress relievers’ — have become so popular and distracting in classrooms that they are now being banned in many schools. And it’s not just kids who like to fidget.
Words: Dr Rajgopal NIDAMBOOR Pain is relative. It is also specific. Pain can emanate from previous illness and trauma, or from underlying causes, such as arthritis. In certain cases, there is no obvious cause of pain — or, one may erroneously attribute pain to a recent activity rather than a serious causal effect. Besides, it
Words: Dr Richard FIRSHEIN Why are food allergies and particularly peanut allergy on the rise? Researchers have been trying to understand why peanut allergies are on the ascendance and their exact causes are still mysterious. Studies show that the possible factors for food allergies, specifically peanuts, may include foods being introduced too early in life,
Words: Dr Ryan N HARRISON The danger of exposure to chemicals is a frightening — and, frighteningly true — scenario, and one that we simply cannot afford to let be swept under the carpet, or forgotten. Dr Marshall Mandell, MD, one of the world’s leading allergists and father of bio-ecologic medicine states, “The current level
Words: Dr Deborah OLENEV We are right in the midst of the winter flu season and I know it has been traveling around the neighbourhood, visiting my house and my neighbour’s houses. Well, what can we do about it? How do we protect ourselves and our loved ones? How do we hasten recovery? Having just
Words: Team THINKWELLNESS360 Never mind the tears they bring on — besides adding oodles of taste to your food — onions provide incredible health benefits. Onion is found in almost every kitchen, everywhere, thanks to the delectable taste it brings to food. Onions also form the basis of several dishes — be it raw, cooked,
Words: Dr Rajgopal NIDAMBOOR Women face unique health challenges. Their bodies are regulated by rhythmic monthly cycles. As a rule, their cycles flow with computerised regularity — naturally and effortlessly. However, certain subtle interactions of hormones, stress, environmental pollutants and diet can sometimes disturb the rhythm and cause imbalances. This is where natural Ayurveda and
Dr Sheena KALSI responds to ThinkWellness360 questionnaire. Your view on beauty? It’s a simple, yet profound allegory. No amount of foundation, or mascara, can beat a radiant face that glows from within. The fact also is — innate happiness holds the key to real, inner beauty. A happy body, heart, mind and soul resonates beauty
Dr AMREEN responds to ThinkWellness360 questionnaire. Why and how did you think of becoming a doctor? My mom is my inspiration — her childhood struggle, especially with her studies, and dealing with day-to-day life challenges, aside from her fond, unfulfilled desire to become a doctor. A health camp was once organised in her school.
