India is witnessing a spurt in the number of young patients being diagnosed with breast cancer, according to recent studies by the Breast Cancer India. Between 2012-14, 16% of total breast cancer patients belonged to the age group 30 to 40 years. The...
This is one topic I don't do research on because I had both my boys in the 90s and things were different back then. I took my prenatal supplements regularly. While I can’t recall the names of these supplements, I do remember I...
Cholecalciferol, widely known as vitamin D3 is extremely important for both men and women. Many of us today are deficient in vitamin D3, especially those who avoid the sun or live in places where temperatures are low. This sunshine vitamin has twin benefits - prevents...
I often replace a full course lunch with a healthy smoothie that is filling, and nutritious. I also go salt free twice a week when I have a green juice for breakfast and a smoothie for lunch, going back to a salty diet...
PCOS is connected to many hormones like progesterone, testosterone, insulin and prolactin. In this post, I will talk about the connection between hormones and PCOS, based on my own experience. While specific symptoms differ from person to person, this post will hopefully help...
Spices are an integral part of Indian cooking. The Western world is just waking up to a culinary fact that we Indians grew up with – spices make everything delicious. And they are really good for health as well. So good in fact,...
It’s here. The season of long school vacations and mangoes is upon us. It is also the season of “chubti jalti garmi” and a number of irritating skin problems. No amount of prickly heat powder is enough to take care of your skin...
By now most of you know that I love skincare products. I can never have enough and I end up buying different brands and kinds of products. Also, I have seen my skin changing significantly over the years. It used to be really...
Holi is a fun festival isn’t it? All the colours, music and dancing make for a wonderful time. Of course, the aftermath of Holi, with colour sticking to your hair and skin, isn’t all that great. But, if you take good care to...
“The good news is that you don't know how great you can be! How much you can love! What you can accomplish! And what your potential is!” -Anne Frank This has to be one of my most favourite quotes. Isn’t this so true of...