Everyone experiences anxiety at one point or the other of their life. Whether it is when you have an assignment due or make a presentation, stress causes anxiety. People of all ages from children to adults experience anxiety. It is usually in quite short term, that is, for a few minutes or days until the…
Arthritis is a degenerative disease that causes strain on the joints leading to inflammation and pain. A major characteristic of a chronic illness such as arthritis is how disruptive it can be to your lifestyle. It tends to affect what you eat, how much you eat, your job, your hobbies and pretty much every other…
A little stress never hurt anybody. In fact, the right amount might just be the kick you need to get to work every day. Your hypothalamic pituitary adrenal axis and your limbic system which is your brain’s emotional center is the most affected by chronic stress. To keep your neurotic tendencies and emotions at bay…
Your body is a temple; you have to take care of it if you wish to live healthily. No matter what you want to do in life, whether it’s crazy adrenaline pumping activities or just chilling on beaches and in resorts, your body shouldn’t hold you back. Your organs may be working well now but…
You spend most of your walking time on your feet. It withstands more pressure than any other part of your body in comparison to its size. So it should come as no surprise if your feet ache from time to time. This can be due to wearing the wrong shoe size, old age, spending too…
Food makes everything better, literally. Ever had those moments when everything in your life feels less-than-magical, but the moment some good food reaches your stomach you feel a whole lot better. Food can not only uplift your mood but, can also be extremely effective in pain management. Foods that cure pain are a safe alternative…
Due to a sedentary lifestyle and increased technology dependency, we’re all on the fast-track to suffering from back pain, or you already may have a weak back. Exercise is a great way to relieve yourself of back pain. Back exercise regimes usually involve exercises that will stretch and strengthen your lower back and abdominal muscles….
Yoga brings together the mind, body, and soul. It believes that there needs to be a balance between the three. If there is an imbalance, your bodily functioning weakens leaving you vulnerable to illness. Yoga helps you find this balance and helps your body become healthier, your mind happier, and your spirit freer. When your…
What is Marma Therapy? Marma therapy is an alternative healing technique that helps restore the balance of the body, mind, and spirit to provide a holistic method of treatment for people suffering from various ailments. There are vital points in our body that are energy centres, known as varmams. According to Siddha philosophy, every living…
Siddha healing is a traditional system of medicine that originated in Tamil Nadu. It is an alternative method of treatment which is based on an ancient science and combines physical, mental, and spiritual health. Siddha medicine can be traced back to the Indus Valley civilization, between 2500 to 1700 BC. As the Dravidians moved to…