Do you often find yourself a victim of chest pain, shortness of breath, or headaches? Are you perhaps considered at high risk for a heart attack? Heart disorders and poor blood circulation claim the lives of millions worldwide every year, and statistics are pointing...

Why should you eat more fiber? Eating the right amount of fiber has been shown to have a wide range of health benefits. Foods that are high in fiber can help in the treatment of constipation, hemorrhoids, diverticulitis (the inflammation of pouches in the digestive...

I remember growing up as a child my mom used to make these amazing lassi's for me. Even today "lassi' is one of  my India favorites and will always be. It's a yoghurt based smoothie that is alkaline in nature and helps to cut down the acidity and soothes the digestive...

Having trouble sleeping lately? Check how your schedule has been for the last few nights (and days). Have you been sleeping at different times everyday? Have you been eating out (and drinking) late at night? Do you use your sleep-time to meet your deadlines at work?...

We all are aware of the saying that anything when done in excess is more bad than good, and the same can be rightly said for exercising as well. Though getting motivated to start exercising is a challenge for many, the bigger challenge is to take a day off from your...

The Mind-Body Connection Since the body and mind are inextricably connected, every time we have a thought, we set off a cascade of cellular reactions in our nervous system that influence all the molecules in our body. Our cells are constantly observing our thoughts...

Let’s be honest—your diet probably wasn’t going to stop you from indulging in delicious food and drinks this holiday season. And that’s to be expected, but your waistline doesn’t have to be an inevitable casualty of celebration. The truth is, it’s possible to indulge...

The demands of modern life, particularly for those of us in inner city areas, create tensions for us all. It is an occupational hazard. From the workaholic, who just can't switch of through to people who suffer stress from doing boring and repetitive work, learning...

When the opposition in question is an adamant disease like cancer, our armoury should be packed with a lifestyle of regular health check-ups and a diet including foods that double as anti-cancer agents. I remember growing up in India, my grandmother preparing a glass...