Yoga: A Spiritual Way to Improve your Physical Health

yoga World Yoga Day World International Yoga Day is observed on the 21st of June every year. Yoga connects body, mind and soul through series of postures i.e. asanas, breathing exercises and meditation. It also connects human soul to the supreme soul and such spiritual union empowers us to overcome our basic instincts like lust, anger and live virtuous life with         Read More …

Do not get Stressed- Meditate.

Meditation Why do we get stressed? Today I will speak about stress and its management. As we know everybody has some stress and its quantum may vary from mild to severe. Major sources of stress are worries, irritation, anger, ego and jealousy and our perceived failure. Generally, opposition to what we wish, want and think generates anger and irritation. A justified         Read More …

Quit Smoking Today!

effects of tobacco Last week I discussed about alcohol. Remember the 3-R’s of habit? – Reminder, Routine and Reward. In fact there are five stages to change behavior and one stage leads to another. These are pre-contemplation, contemplation, determination, action and maintenance. Avoid relapse as it is difficult to manage. Today I will speak about smoking. May 31 is observed as No Smoking         Read More …

Alcohol? – kick that habit!

Alcohol Habits make us.. Everybody wants to lead a healthy life style but do you have the firm determination, sustainable action to maintain your health? How successful/unsuccessful, happy/unhappy, in-shape or out-of-shape you are? It is essentially the sum of your habits. Do not be upset; you can form good habits and improve your health. Every habit you have, good or bad,         Read More …

Nutrition for Children

This article is for children above 2 years of age. For less than 2 years of age, see the article on weaning. You may also want to see articles on adult nutrition and old-age nutrition. Introduction Children at this age can have the same food as that prepared for the rest of the family. They should have three meals a         Read More …

Managing Blood Pressure

High blood pressure, also known as hypertension which affects millions also includes teens and children. An ideal BP level for an adult is less than or equal to 120/80. High blood pressure is 140/90 or higher. Various stages of hypertension are: * Normal: less than 120/80 * Prehypertension: 120/80 to 139/89 * High BP Stage 1: 140/90 to 159/99 *         Read More …