Hey, no more slouching for you! At least not after you finish reading this blog. Your posture is more important than you might think. Correcting it can help prevent many chronic disorders of the neck, back and shoulders. It might be difficult to do so, especially if your bad posture has been developed due to…
Alternative medicine does not refer to one alternative but is an umbrella term that covers a wide range of holistic approaches that treats the body as a whole. It includes Siddha, Ayurveda, Homeopathy, Acupuncture etc. It believes that the body is not just a set of parts put together, but the parts put together make…
A study in 2015 revealed that 90% of Indians will have damaged knees by the age of 60-65 and another revealed that India will have 60 million people suffering from osteoarthritis by the year of 2025. Knee pain is a very common issue faced. It can affect people of all ages from toddlers to old-timers….
People who usually search for migraine triggers on the internet are the ones who are new sufferers. So a little intro is a must. A migraine is a piercing or pulsing feeling on one side of the head. These can last for hours or days and may be accompanied by nausea, body pains etc. These…
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…
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….