Lifestyle

When trying to start a family, it’s important to ensure your body is in the right condition. If you are lacking in certain nutrients or your stress levels are raised, your ability to conceive may be reduced. Here are some top tips to boost…
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Acupuncture, practiced for several thousand years in China, is increasingly used worldwide in the treatment of many disorders. In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), life force or ‘Qi’ (‘chee’) is thought to circulate within energy pathways…
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Sage Charaka has described eight 'Nindya prakritis' (undesirable constitution) according to the body constitution. Among them is mentioned obesity. In Ayurveda, obesity is known as Medarog, which is caused by the aggravation of Kapha. While…
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Set realistic goals: Avoid setting unrealistic goals. Start off with small targets and if increase gradually. Even small successes spur us on. Be conscious of mindless eating: Do you often reach for sweet treats when you feel sad or…
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There's a huge emotional component to both weight gain and loss. Negative thoughts can greatly affect our body’s ability to metabolise food and run efficiently. These thoughts act as stressors and actually cause levels of cortisol and…
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Weight is a loaded issue in our society and it could reflect upon our relationships. Take a look into some of the challenges faced by couples when one partner experiences a significant weight change, whether weight gain or loss, while the…
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