Sugar is the new health threat : Findings from Credit Suisse Study
While there are still no studies linking sugar to obesity, 90% of medical practitioners on a survey agree that sugar is the root cause..
A new approach to pain management
Kanchan (Name changed) was a brilliant student in school and college. She was the first woman to graduate in her family and then went on to become the first to finish post-graduation with honors. Her life was looking bright when she was hired by financial services multinational. But things took an interesting turn when in her second year of employment, she started complaining of pain in her joints. She started avoiding any stressful activity including walking and climbing stairs. Finally, things became so bad that she started feeling tired all the time. She consulted a doctor who came to the conclusion that her sedentary lifestyle and obesity had caused these symptoms. The lack of exercise in her youth and increasingly sedentary lifestyle was creating serious medical complications. Kanchan is not alone, today millions of Indians are suffering from the after-effects of lifestyle diseases.
Understanding weight loss and making it work for you
The old saying, "an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure" is the best statement to explain how important it is to keep your weight in the ideal…
The myth of warm water, honey & lemon for weight loss
Of the many myths that I have seen being propagated in India, the one that makes me curious is the one on the warm water, honey and lemon combination to reduce fat. I have seen this grow in my family even in childhood as one of my aunts used to religiously drink it each morning. I was too young to understand what she was trying to achieve, but I suspect she was try to lose weight.
Why Chota Bheem may be negatively affecting the health of your child….
Chota Bheem is a phenomenon for the children of today. Some look at him as a role model. But is he affecting the health of your child?
The thought first came to my mind, when my daughter asked me for a ladoo about 2 years ago. She said Bheem has ladoos and that’s why he is strong. Realizing that this was probably not such a bad thing, I did get her the ladoos. After a while this became the norm and she started consuming the sweets regularly.