By Amitabh Sharma It seemed that a curse had been cast on Euphemia from the day she was born, it wasn’t ending anytime in her lifetime. Thrust to her father as soon as she was born, abused by stepmother, hers was a life which one wouldn’t even curse one’s enemy with. Euphemia, as she grew…
By Amitabh Sharma There’s life, and there’s life … for some, it is not a bed of roses, and in Euphemia’s case, it was walking on hot embers. Her life began with rejection – her mother developed severe postpartum depression with psychosis soon after giving birth to Euphemia. Not in a state of mind to…
By Amitabh Sharma One’s eyes were transfixed at the tennis court where people were hitting seamless backhand shots, some running around playing volleys, others training on perfecting their game. Among the agile youngsters, and the young at heart, was a gentleman in his tennis gear, gingerly holding the racquet with both hands and gently swinging…
By Dibya Prakash I’m frequently asked during my sessions why I emphasise the value of balancing nutrition and exercise. Many individuals wonder why the finest outcomes can’t be obtained with nutrition alone. This widespread skepticism, however hardly expressed, is rooted in the notion that nutrition alone may produce miraculous results. But it is only occasionally…
By Dibya Prakash Ageing is an inevitable part of life, whether we like it or not. While a glance in the mirror reveals wrinkles and thinning hair, the more significant changes are happening inside our body. One such change, known as “inflammaging,” can accelerate the ageing process and increase the risk of serious health conditions….
By Dibya Prakash I recently read an article highlighting how the younger generation often leave their elderly parents in hometowns while moving to big cities in pursuit of better opportunities for themselves and their families. It questioned whether rising individualism among today’s youth is contributing to a decline in traditional Indian values. But are the…
By Dibya Prakash Just as superheroes are portrayed as all-powerful, adrenaline-boosted saviours like James Bond, who can tackle any challenge, superfoods are often hyped as nutritional powerhouses that can transform health in a single bite. Exotic foods like kale, quinoa, and blueberries are marketed for their miracle solutions, packed with benefits from boosting energy to…
By Amitabh Sharma We were introduced to our ‘recycled teenagers’ Jenny and Stephanie couple of weeks ago, learnt about their love affairs with tech. As much as they are keeping themselves occupied, finding happiness in virtual space, but day to day realities are not bringing them joy by any stretch of the imagination. Their struggles…
By Dibya Prakash Ati sarvatra varjayet (Excess should be avoided; too much of anything is harmful). The modern mantra for health enthusiasts is ‘eat everything in moderation.’ We’ve all heard the advice to limit sugar and salt intake due to their potential damage to our body’s proper functioning. Both play important roles, but which is…