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  • Image: A woman in a black dress appeals to people to raise awareness about fibromyalgia
    Listen to the Voices of People Living with Chronic Invisible Illnesses
    Swati Agrawal, who has Fibromyalgia, appeals to others in the community to start speaking about their invisible illness to raise awareness, remove prejudices and advocate for more equal and friendly world. If you have a story to share, write in to us. You can't see that I am unwell. You can’t tell that I have multiple Chronic Invisible Illnesses by talking to me, or by looking at me. I will tell you the customary "I am fine" to "How are you". This is the story of all spoonies. Our illness is…
  • Image: A woman in a blue dress in a room sharing her experience with Fibromyalgia and Depression
    A Lack of Diagnosis does NOT mean an Absence of Illness
    Swati Neogy is not lazy. She has a condition called Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, which causes extreme fatigue, together with allied problems like body ache, hypertension and sugar level fluctuations and even partial memory loss. She has had to battle misleading perceptions, even by doctors. Finally she now accepts her condition and wishes to spread awareness. Swati, please tell us a bit about your condition  I am a patient of SEID/CFS (Systemic Exertion Intolerance Disease/Chronic Fatigue…
  • No Matter What The Illness, Never Let Your Spirit Die
    There is a lot to learn from the life story of Jacqueline Colaco, 68, a National Hockey Champion and highly successful banker, who was struck by Rheumatoid Arthritis at age 36. But she bravely fought the disease with surgeries, medications and a positive winning-over-whining approach. Today, she is a beacon of hope and inspiration to fellow sufferers. She was what every girl aspires to be. A school Head Girl, National Champion of Women’s Hockey, distinction in BCom in college, a highly…
  • Ice Pack or Heat: What Should I Use?
    Are you confused as to when to use Ice Pack and when to use Heat to deal with pain, injury and inflammation? This infographic below sums it up quite simply. According to Dr. Bhuvaneswari, a quick guideline to follow is:  Ice pack is preferred if it is a recent and acute pain episode especially injury which may be a blood clot, muscle tear or tendon tear.  For instance most sport and exercse injuries.  Heat or warmth for Chronic pain with stiffness, especially joint related…
  • Stock pic of 3 different seating postures and only one of these is correct
    Are You Sitting Right: At the Desk or On the Bed?
    Kalpana Kamdar, a physiotherapist from Ahmedabad, emphasises the importance of good posture to protect our bones, joints, muscles and ligaments and suggests simple ways to keep our musculoskeletal system in perfect shape. Video of webinar recording below.   You should listen to Physiotherapist Kalpana Kamdar below on how to prevent aches and pains. While this was recorded during COVID lockdown, it applies to anyone who has a sedentary lifestyle.     In the past three articles we…
  • Soothing your Body and Soul with Creative Art
    Geetha Paniker, a breast cancer survivor, shares her views on how various forms of creating art, and even photography, can heal both the mind and the body. Art and craft is a source of healing the mind and body. Creative pursuits can be transformed into healing arts, which, in turn, transform you. "He who works with his hands is a laborer; He who works with his hands and his head is a craftsman; He who works with his hands, head and heart is an artist." Francis of Assisi The healing powers of…
  • Try Group Drumming for a Healthy Lifestyle
    The Rhythm Wellness initiative of Global ArtsCare in Singapore conducts group drumming session for the elderly to reduce loneliness, increase energy levels and morale and provide recreational and wellness activities. Tell us about Global ArtsCare and the work it does? At GlobalArtsCare we aim to transform lives-in-care through creative arts engagement. Our activities aim to make creative arts engagement accessible to as many people in care facilities. In the process, residents, care-givers, and…
  • Some days I am too Weak to even Squeeze Out Toothpaste
    How does one smile and be cheerful when one wakes up with severely stiff joints and incredible pain? In the conclusion of this two-part series, Lakshmi Menon, 63, talks about the various health issues that arise as Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) progresses and offers coping mechanisms to maintain best health. I began to monitor my health condition such as increased pain, swelling or other changes so I could report these developments to my rheumatologist. In the past 8 years, other than pain, morning…
  • Extraordinary Stories of Yoga Complementing Healing and Management of Chronic Conditions
    Does Yoga help people manage chronic conditions and the various symptoms? On International Yoga Day, we speak to a cross section of people who believe strongly that yoga has contributed greatly in their journey of recovery1.  Mr Purushotaman - Parkinsons Mr. Purushotaman is 77-years-old and has had Parkinson's for 4 years. An unassuming gentleman, Mr. Purushotaman is extremely regular for all meetings and yoga sessions conducted by Parivarthan for Parkinson’s. Parivarthan is a…
  • Can you live a Normal Life with Rheumatoid Arthritis?
    Lakshmi Menon, 63, talks about how she was diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) and her continuous struggle to manage its pain and debilitating symptoms. This is the first of a two-part series. I first got to know of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) when my twin sister was afflicted with this debilitating disease when she was in her early 30s. She had a very virulent form of RA which caused her severe pain and, in no time caused deformation of her hands and feet and reduced mobility. It was her…