Blog by Dr Partap Chauhan Many people complain of feeling fatigued and stressed. When they come home in the evening they feel very tired and often they feel agitated and angry. Ayurveda describes a few things that you should do when you go home. The first thing that you should do when you come out of the office is to switch off the office in your mind. As soon as you sit in the car or in the metro or on your motorcycle, stop thinking what you did in the office or…
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The study included data from 2,000 participants, aged between 22 and 26 who participated in a survey. Owing to stressful jobs and relationships, millennials, or those born between 1980s and 2000, could be at a higher risk of developing diabetes, cancer, heart diseases, than their parents, researchers said. The study, commissioned by British charity Health Foundation, showed that people currently in their 20s and 30s will be at a higher risk of these “lifestyle” diseases in 30 years’ time. Despite public health measures improving on the aspects of smoking and…
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By Tim Newman A new study reveals that individuals with higher levels of belly fat and larger waistlines are more likely to have lower vitamin D levels. Currently, in medical circles, vitamin D is the talk of the town. Produced in our skin on contact with sunlight, it plays a myriad of roles in the human body. In the past few months, Medical News Today have covered a wealth of research into the group of fat-soluble secosteroids more commonly known as vitamin D. For instance, recent studies have found that vitamin D might protect against heart failure, diabetes, and cancer,…
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By Mark Goddard At some point we are all impressed by a perfect physique. Indeed, some bodies really do look like sculpted works of art. And yet even care for one’s body can be taken too far. Everyone has seen those freakishly muscular men, oiled and tanned, who devote hours each day to weight-lifting. While for most this is merely a hobby, for others it becomes addictive, even harmful. Why Bodybuilding? It is often said that a true addict (meaning someone with an addictive personality) could become addicted to anything. The…
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Stay Happy, Healthy and Ulcer-free! Ulcers are quite common in the modern civilization. The cause for these is mainly contributed to stress, the fast food culture as well as the unhealthy lifestyle. According to studies, 1 in 10 people suffer from ulcer pain at least once in their life time. Prevention and better stress management surely seems better than cure in these cases as ulcers can surely be quite painful. Understanding Ulcers Ulcers are usually caused when holes or breaks appear in the protective lining of the small intestine. Known…
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World Hypertension day, observed on the 17th of May every year, calls out for increasing awareness about this silent killer. World Hypertension day, observed on the 17th of May every year, calls out for increasing awareness about this silent killer and help people realise that hypertension or high blood pressure is a preventable and controllable condition. Hypertension remains a contributing risk factor for stroke, heart attacks and other cardiovascular complications leading to deaths across the globe. The theme for the World Hypertension Day 2018 is ‘Know Your Numbers.’ According to…
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Keep calm and say no to hypertension Hypertension which is commonly termed as high blood pressure is a lifestyle disease that is affecting millions of people across the world. What was earlier perceived to be a health issue that affected only the elderly is now detected even in children as well as teenagers. According to experts, the main reason for the increase in the number of reported cases of hypertension is the wrong choice of diet and lack of physical activities. However, this is not to be taken lightly, given…
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If you’re travelling for business two weeks or more a month, you are more likely to have trouble sleeping than those who travel one to six nights monthly. According to the latest study, frequent business travellers even report symptoms of anxiety and depression and are more likely to smoke. The research has been conducted by researchers at Columbia University’s Mailman School of Public Health and City University of New York. Among those who consume alcohol, extensive business travel is associated with symptoms of alcohol dependence. Poor behavioral and mental health…
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Checking up on your health doesn’t have to be expensive and time-consuming. Of course, getting a full medical workup with lab tests and imaging is important if you need it, but for the average person who just wants to get a sense of how well she digested last night’s dinner or how well his body is handling the stress of working overtime, there’s a simple self-check that you can do in your own bathroom mirror. Just stick out your tongue. Within a few seconds, it’s possible to get the inside scoop on…
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This New Year, you’re going to look stunning if you follow these New Year resolutions as recommended by an Ayurveda expert. By: Upneet Pansare Home remedies for beauty, makeup tips, cosmetic treatments and facial yoga are great. But if you’ve tried all these and your skin continues to look the same, it’s time for a major shakeup in your beauty regimen. This New Year, Ayurvedacharya Dr Partap Chauhan, director, Jiva Ayurveda, says, you must look beyond topical treatments that help you with ‘external beauty’ and instead focus on changing things within you to look truly beautiful. Ayurveda can…
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