The unquiet mind
Can you be with this one breath,
This moment, this now?
—Paul Salmon
Mindfulness is defined by Jon Kabat-Zinn, founder of the Stress Reduction Clinic at the University of Massachusetts, as “the awareness that emerges through paying attention on purpose, in the present moment, and non-judgmentally to the unfolding of experience moment by moment.”1 This rests on the simple idea that sorrow or distress is caused by not living in the moment, or feeling bad…
Tai Chi, the ancient martial art from China, may be widely known as a self-defense art, but has abundant health benefits that can help cure ordinary ailments to life threatening diseases, says Tai Chi guru Carlton Hill. What is Tai Chi? How is it different from other martial arts? Tai Chi Chuan or Taijiquan is a five thousand year old martial art practised in China. Though, in present times, it is mostly practised for its health benefits. Tai Chi Chuan is unique because one can…
There are many tasty, low-cholesterol foods available in hawker centres for you to enjoy while dining out. Just make the right choice recommends nutritionist Kohila Govindaraju. Living with high cholesterol? Confused what to eat in food court? Highly concerned about your saturated fat and cholesterol and planning to shift to low-fat foods? Research has proved that eating saturated fats and trans fat can elevate the blood cholesterol level that links to increased risk of heart…
Struggling with joint aches and pains and not able to exercise. Is Aqua Therapy an option for you? PatientsEngage speaks to Mumbai-based Deepali Jain, a certified aqua specialist and fitness expert and Sucheta Talwar who conquered fear of water and severe arthritis with aqua therapy. What is Aqua Therapy? Aqua Therapy is a specialized form of water-based exercises and work outs for relaxation, fitness, health benefits and rehabilitation. It refers to the use of water for…
While the global cancer statistics are deadly and chilling, it is easy to forget that the thousands of people around the world, who have not only 'survived' but actually become 'cancer-thrivers'. These rare folks have turned a traumatic experience into a springboard for their personal growth. Their stories are not only remarkable, but also remarkably similar, as Vijay Bhat (a Mumbai-based thriver and author of "My Cancer Is Me") shares in this video. Vijay's insights are based on his own…
Prolonged lack of sunlight is the most common cause of Vitamin D deficiency, writes Shital Raval. And how can you treat Vitamin D deficiency. It is as simple as stepping out of doors, yet a fear of sunshine is one of the factors that leads to Vitamin D deficiency. This in turn can give rise to a number of health conditions. What is Vitamin D? Vitamin D is a fat soluble vitamin which is structurally classified into D2 and D3. Vitamin D2 is known as Ergocalciferol and D3 is known as…
Have you tried to lose weight many times, tried multiple diets and given up because you don't feel good while dieting? Have you tripped off your weight loss diet because you felt hungry all the time? If you don't believe in crash diets and fad diets but want to lose weight the healthy way, we have just the right starter e-book for you with recipes designed by nutritionist Kohila Govindaraju Want to find out if you are overweight:https://www.patientsengage.com/healthy-living/do-i-look-fat Why…
Did you know an individual gains an average of 2-5 Kgs in winter? Winter is a season of indulgences pushing us often to have food loaded with calories. Dietician and diabetes educator, Ujjwala Baxi tells us how to enjoy the winter without gaining weight. Come winter, the season of mist and mellow fruitfulness, and we tend to gear up for both warm clothes as well as those mouthwatering season-specials that make every nippy evening worth its while. We throw our calorie-consciousness to the winds…
What to do when the munchies strike and you feel like snacking? Hear it from Registered Dietitian and Diabetes Educator Ujjwala Baxi. One of the questions I ask my clients is: How often do you snack and what do you choose to snack on? A client, Mrs. Juneja (name changed) complained of weight gain of 5 kg in 2 months since starting her job. On interviewing her, it became clear that more than her main meals, her snacks, along with her sedentary desk job, were contributing to her weight problem.…
