We all experience pain in our life. Pain is highly personal, subjective experience, which can only be accurately described by the individual who is experiencing pain. While mild-mannered pain can be treated at home, but for intense pain, it is essential to visit a physical therapist. Pain results from a signal sent from your nerves […]
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Let osteoarthritis not stop you
Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common form of arthritis. It is also known as the ‘wear and tear’ kind of arthritis. The wearing away of the cartilage or the cushion around the joint causes the bones to rub against each other. This makes the joints stiff, painful and difficult to move. OA generally affects the weight-bearing […]
Read MoreGet ready to take on the monsoon season
The Monsoon is finally here to offer relief from the scorching heat of summer. The joy of jumping into puddles, sailing paper boats, the pleasure of munching on pakoras with a cup of hot tea is all so amazing during the rains. Life is beautiful and colorful when there is rain. While the season promises […]
Read MoreEnjoy a skin friendly summer
Enjoy a skin friendly summer Summer is here. So is summer fashion. But before you sport them, learn how to take care of your skin when the sun shines bright. Summers are the worst time of the year when you are afflicted with the most unpleasant skin problems. During summer, the rays of the sun are […]
Read MoreSleep deprivation more dangerous than you imagine Modern day epidemic takes a toll on the youth Today’s fast paced world is taking its toll on our health and many of us are blissfully unaware of it. Work pressure and erratic lifestyle are the basic cause of countless maladies that plague mankind in the twenty-first […]
Read MoreChronic Pain Has Roots in Depression Treat Both to Score a Victory Chronic pain is a biopsychosocial phenomenon – addressing every aspect of the sufferer’s being. The duration of pain is not sufficient to determine chronicity; rather, chronic pain affects patients in myriad ways – including vocationally, financially, legally, socially, recreationally, sexually, spiritually, and, of […]
Read MoreNatural Sleep, Through Nature’s Way The human body is one of the greatest miracles of nature. It is a complex mechanism, which works seamlessly through the continuous reaction, transaction and actions of a large number of chemicals and materials present within it. When any of these chemicals or actions fall out of sync or their […]
Read MoreForget the menstrual woes
Forget the menstrual woes Menstrual cycle is the measure of a woman’s overall health. Yet menstrual irregularities are quite common in the lives of women today. Irregularities mainly include conditions like heavy flow during the period, painful cramps or missing a period. To begin, let’s understand how a menstrual cycle works. Except pregnant women, all […]
Read MoreStress Management
Stress Management By and large, all of us want to de-stress with yoga, pranayam, etc. but end up wanting to rush back to the world of constant pressure once the session is done. We tend to use the session to switch off our mind and escape from the stressful thoughts that sap our life away, […]
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The Grape Escape Polyphenols Reduce BP in Men with MetS Metabolic syndrome (MetS) is a cluster of conditions that occur together – increased blood pressure, a high blood sugar level, excess body fat around the waist or low HDL (the good cholesterol) and increased blood triglycerides – significantly increasing the risk for heart disease, […]
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