Healthy Living

#WorldLaughterDay A good, hearty laugh comes with myriad health benefits. We speak to Dr Mahesh Parikh, founder of the Laughing Club at Mahemdavad, the 321st Club in Gujarat, who has witnessed people recover from severe respiratory problems, high blood pressure, and other health complications with laughter yoga. Why do we need a Laughter Club? A club means an association of people with common interest. The Laughter Club is a gathering of persons interested in maintaining their health, because…

Millions of people round the world are chronic users of sleeping pills or other intoxicants to rest each night increasing the risk of death and poor health. Dr A Banerjee, Director Sleep Medicine and Research Center at MGM Institute of Health Sciences emphasizes the importance of good sleep to regenerate the body’s mechanisms and ward off diseases like diabetes, hypertension and bipolar disorder. #WorldSleepDay Sleep is essential for a healthy life. Every person requires the right amount…

Dietitian Ujjwala Baxi explains the risks of the Low Carbohydrate High Fat (LCHF) diet if precautions are not taken, even though it has often yielded amazing results of weight loss Diet trends have undergone a steady transformation over the years, all the way from low fat diet to high protein ones. And in the last 11 years, the idea of reversing and consuming a low carbohydrate diet by increasing the fat consumption has been making waves. Ketogenic diet, Atkins diet and recently the LCHF diets…

Is it true that red meat should be avoided, while white meat encouraged? Bonnie Lau, an Australian-trained dietitian, answers. Here, we compare the pros and cons of both and helps you decide which type of meat you should eat in the future. Meat is a great source of protein and lots of vitamins and minerals. But there are claims that red meat (mutton, lamb, beef, pork) should generally be avoided, while white meat (chicken, duck, fish) is encouraged. We look at this closer and compare pros and…

You don't have to feel guilty digging into that pizza! Nutritionist Kohila Govindaraju suggests ways of reducing calories of your favourite food like pizza and fried rice and making them wholesome and healthy. Check out the calorie counts! Wholesome Pizza Everyone loves pizza. But mind you…it can be a sinister source of calories and fats. Is there any way of giving it a nutritional upgrade, instead of ruthlessly banishing it as junk food? Yes definitely. You can make your pizza a whole lot…

When actors go through phases of rapid weight gain to rapid weight loss in preparation for film roles, many eyebrows are often raised among health professionals. Dr Shital Raval lists out reasons why it is medically dangerous and unhealthy of such yo-yoing. Imagine going from 68 kg to 93 kg in six months and then back again to original size. Well...That’s what actor Aamir Khan did recently oscillating from rapid weight gain to rapid weight loss. While Khan’s bulging - thinning programme…

Are you looking for recipes that are heart friendly, reduce cholesterol and cardiovascular risk and are diabetes friendly? Have you got tired eating the same bland diet that you have been put on? Did you think that healthy foods cannot be tasty?  You liked our previous book on weight loss and are looking for more nutritious recipes?  Download our healthy cookbook prepared in conjunction with our panelled dietitians by clicking here or on the image below. If you are already…

How can you reduce blood pressure in the comfort of your home? Ghar baithe apna blood pressure kaise kum kar sakte hain? Hamari Yoga for High Blood Pressure E-book ab Hindi mein. Register karein aur phir yahan se download karein:  Yoga Digest High Blood Pressure Ke Liye Aur jaankari ke liye Heart and Cardiovascular Community join karein: https://www.patientsengage.com/communities/heart-and-cardio-vascular Agar aap hindi mein hamari aur e-books chaahtein hain toh apni raaye iss link…

During National Nutrition week, we bring to you some common questions that you would like answers to. Content provided by National Institute of Nutrition, Hyderabad. 1.  Does excessive eating of salt increase blood pressure? Yes, in certain individuals who are salt sensitive, while this does not happen in those who are salt insensitive. 2.  What are the foods to be avoided by people with High Blood Pressure? Salted snacks e.g. Potato wafers Pickles and papads Ketchups Salted meat /…