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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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Ancient yog techniques, due to their psychological and physical effect on body and mind can be employed in the treatment and management of Physiological and psychosomatic disorders, but it should be remembered, that basically traditional…
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For seven years I have been practising Yoga without chanting more than a single syllable: OM. Not that I consider myself a person who doesn't enjoy singing, I sing with headphones, in the shower, at concerts and sometimes with friends, but…
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While you may want to improve your strength wellness, you might not like the idea of using weights. Whether you want to give your wellbeing a break from heavy lifting, you can’t afford weights or a gym membership or you just want a change…
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Whether you want to lose weight, become more active or just be a bit healthier, there’s a free and easy way to do it; walking. Walking is underrated as a form of exercise, as you can do it no matter your age, fitness level, or time or money…
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As you get older, your risk of dying at any age, from any cause, reduces as your level of exercise increases. According to researchers from the University of Queensland, Australia, this remains the case even after adjusting for other…
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The main reason for obesity among pets is an excessive intake of food coupled with very little exercise. If your pet is overweight, it is likely to face problems with its digestive, musculoskeletal and cardiovascular systems. It will also…
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