The writer, who is an Ayurveda practitioner in Rishikesh, recommends that you follow a particular routine for all times, but especially now during this Covid-19 crisis Some of these measures have been recommended by eminent vaidyas from across the country...
An Ayurvedacharya’s guide to pulling yourself out of stress before it leads to depression and other psychosomatic ailments Many of us have succumbed to stress and depression in some form or other in this modern world. This has led to...
Balancing your life by Living Simply is about simple living, a simple daily routine, and living in the moment with awareness, says the writer The words of Lao Tzu, the seventh century Chinese father of Tao, have been lovingly treasured for...
On the occasion of International Day of Yoga, the writer explains what yoga is all about Man searches. It is in his nature to seek that which gives joy, peace and happiness. Sometimes, he easily finds what he looks for...
The right type of food, the right time for eating and an honest appraisal of your thoughts will go a long way to losing excess fat, and then maintaining your ideal weight. Even a perfunctory understanding of your body type...
Diabetes is a chronic metabolic disorder in which the body is unable to make the right use of glucose, resulting in hyperglycemia. Excessive glucose in the blood leads to high levels of glucose in urine. This increases the production of...
The writer advocates a Japanese practise of drinking 1.26 litres of water first thing in the morning Water is what makes life possible on earth. Just as a delicate balance needs to be maintained between earth and water on Planet...
The author moved from Mumbai to verdant Goa a few years ago, and began growing a few herbs and plants in her sun-drenched balcony. Soon, gardening became her favourite new health-giving hobby giving her endless joy My Mom had green...
The writer who is based in Ireland says that an organic path is living close to Source To write about my love and devotion to living an organic lifepath, is to write about Essence and living close to Source. It...
The writer, a consultant counsellor, analyses how families can live in harmony together now that the coronavirus has forced us to be home for extended periods of time in each other’s company All of a sudden, we have been locked...
Dr Bimal Chhajer is to India what Dr Dean Ornish is to the US. He advocates reversing heart disease through diet and exercise. This doctor from Kolkata originally came to Delhi in 1986 after completing his medical studies and...
What does one do on waking up in the morning? Here are a few tips for a spiritual start to your day. Read Something Uplifting That’s what Sister Shivani of the Brahmakumaris advises. It makes sense too. Why read the...
You don’t need a fancy gym membership or even equipment to begin yoga. All you need is a firm commitment to begin your day in a healthy way. You can do yoga anywhere―on a yoga mat, a durrie, a thin...
You may find this hard to believe but for a walk to do you any good, you must walk in a particular way. There are three kinds of walkers in the fitness world: performance walkers who consider walking as an...
The writer takes a walk through the lush green rooftop garden of Lionel Pereira in Thane, Maharashtra Winner of two prestigious prizes in January 2020 for his exotic rooftop garden in Thane, Maharashtra, Lionel Pereira is literally on Cloud 9....
Covid captivity has brought some definite advantages, like no commute, thus extra time for life. You can wear your comfy trousers and slippers. The disadvantage for some work addicts, though, is that work never goes away. Their work hours stretch,...
Of late, we are all becoming obsessed with organic foods. While it is relatively easy to procure dry organic rations, getting organic fresh foods and vegetables remains a challenge. One way of overcoming this is to grow your own vegetables....
Fasting is a miracle cure and many chronic conditions are improved if you take up fasting. Allergies, arthritis, various digestive and skin disorders, even heart disease and asthma are some of the conditions that will improve by fasting. This happens...
