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National Naturopathy Day

November 18, 2019November 18, 2019 Urbanatural

The Ministry of AYUSH (Ayurveda, Yoga and Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy), Government of India, has declared 18th November as Naturopathy day in order to promote positive mental and physical health through drugless system of medicine, Naturopathy. The drastic and alarming rise in the number of many preventable diseases, mostly the non-communicable diseases, owing to changes in sedentary lifestyle and wrong eating habits has shifted people’s awareness towards adopting natural and healthy method for better lifestyle. Naturopathy plays a crucial role in such scenario by preventing disease and promoting positive…

International Yoga Day 2019: Here are 10 Health Benefits of Asanas

June 20, 2019 Urbanatural

On International Yoga Day, scroll down to find out about the 10 health benefits of practising yoga. The term yoga is derived from the Sanskrit word yuj, which means to “attach, join, harness, yoke.” While there are no specific history on its chronology or specific origin other than the fact that yoga developed in ancient India, one cannot deny that yoga as a form of practice as innumerable mental and physical health benefits. Following a speech by Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the United Nations on December 11, 2014, the…

Regularly consuming ‘ultraprocessed’ foods increases risk of early death: Study

March 5, 2019 Urbanatural

While we all love nibbling away at our pizzas, chips or french fries, a new study, conducted in France, now finds that we face a 14 per cent higher risk of early death with each 10 per cent increase in the amount of ultraprocessed food we eat. The authors of the study wrote in the journal JAMA Internal medicine that ultraprocessed foods are manufactured industrially from multiple ingredients that usually include additives used for technological and/or cosmetic purposes, reported CNN. They added, “Ultraprocessed foods are mostly consumed in the form…

On International Day of Older Persons, let’s give more attention to our elders

October 1, 2018 Urbanatural

The International Day of Older Persons is observed every year on October 1 to focus on issues that affect the aged, such as dementia and the abuse of old individuals. This is also a day when we should sit back and remember all the contributions that have been made to society by old people. It was on December 14, 1990, that the United Nations General Assembly voted to establish this date as the International Day of Older Persons. The next year, the day was observed as a holiday. The International…

Pranic healing: A holistic cure without drugs

May 13, 2018 Urbanatural

By: Joanna Lobo The full moon means different things to different people – a symbol of beauty, a religious sign. For pranic healers, the full moon is a day on which the earth’s energy becomes positive. Pranic healing is a holistic, no-touch method of healing that treats a person on the physical, emotional and mental levels by treating the human energy field. The word ‘pranic’ is derived from prana, or life energy. Grandmaster Choa Kok Sui, a Filipino of Chinese descent, is credited with introducing the concept. Rajesh Prajapati, a healer…

Stopping Exercise Suddenly May Increase Depressive Symptoms: Study

May 3, 2018 Urbanatural

According to the study, adequate physical activity and exercise were found to be integral for both physical and mental health of people. The rise in depression cases are fast becoming an alarming concern across the globe, especially in the last two decades. With every passing instant, the number of patients diagnosed with depression, is touching new records. Latest estimates from WHO show that by 2030, depression will be the leading cause of disability worldwide, drawing attention to the fact that immediate measures must be taken by all countries to address…

Cancer: Types, Causes, Symptoms, & Treatments

April 21, 2018 Urbanatural

Cancer is a disease characterized by the presence of continuously dividing cells. Initially localized at a point called a tumor, these cells later distribute throughout the body via the blood or lymphatic system, and eventually result in death. These cells appear as lumps, which, if not detected at its early stages, might lead to a tumor in other parts of the body via the blood and lymphatic system. Cancer is caused by a number of external or internal stimuli. Various kinds of cancer show their symptoms in different ways. Certain home remedies exist…

World Health Day 2018: how creativity can help you deal with depression, stress and anxiety

April 7, 2018April 6, 2018 Urbanatural

Start these creative hobbies to improve your physical, mental and emotional health World Health Day is celebrated on April 7. This World Health Day 2018, let’s throw some light on stress, anxiety and depression affecting an individual’s physical, mental and emotional health. It begins a fight with ourselves each day while keeping up the pace to survive with growing expectations, technologies and cerebrally focused culture. Too much stress or anxiety caused by negative thoughts and emotions which surrounds us may often lead to depression. The best way to combat it is expressing it in different ways.…

Busted! 6 Myths about Naturopathy!

March 23, 2018 Urbanatural

Naturopathic medicine is a natural form of primary healthcare that takes a holistic approach to treating any kind of mental or physical health condition. However, a lot of people still rely on Allopathic medicine and it is largely because they are unaware of the benefits of naturopathy and how it can dramatically boost health and well-being. There are also some myths doing the rounds regarding naturopathy that makes people refer to naturopaths when Western medicine has failed them. So, take a look below to better know what naturopathy is all about… MYTH #1:…

Why frequent business travel is bad for you

February 27, 2018 Urbanatural

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…