Protein is one of the most essential building blocks of health. According to Dr Shuchin Bajaj, founder director, Ujala Cygnus Group of Hospitals, protein supports muscle growth, repair, and maintenance, aids in weight management by promoting satiety, and contributes to enzyme and hormone production. Achieving a well-rounded protein intake involves diversifying your protein sources. “While animal...
For Samantha Prabhu, about 100 g of protein is sufficient. “I take 100 g of protein, and I am 50 kg,” the actor told a nutritionist. But how much protein does an average Indian woman weighing between 55 and 60 need to intake? According to nutritionist Rashi Chowdhary, “An average Indian woman who weighs about 55-60...
Magnesium supplements are everywhere – lined up on pharmacy shelves and promoted on wellness blogs and social media.Maybe you have a friend or family member who swears a daily tablet will help everything, from better sleep to alleviating muscle cramps.But do you really need one? Or is it just marketing hype? What is magnesium, and...
Our love for chatpata snacks often wins the war against our health goals and diet plans. But before you feel guilty, know that you are not alone. Abhishek Bachchan recently admitted to loving namkeen snacks a bit too much. In a recent episode of The Kapil Sharma Show, Bachchan said that he is a “full-on...
You have been on top of your health goals — eating clean, meeting your protein requirements, exercising frequently, and even staying far away from drinking and smoking. Does that mean your chances of getting a stroke are next to nil? Yes, unless you are guilty of this one particular habit. Our lives are chaotic, and...
Vipassana is one of the oldest forms of meditation where a person sits quietly, often cross-legged, and focuses on observing their body, breath, and mind. The goal is to practice mindful awareness by noticing sensations, thoughts, and emotions as they arise without reacting or judging them. The ancient technique is rooted in Buddhist tradition and...
Medical conditions can often be tricky to diagnose, especially when they are rare. Dr Sudhir Kumar, a neurologist, recently shared one such case on X involving a 33-year-old man who experienced repeated episodes of severe weakness affecting all four limbs. Each episode would last for a few days before life returned to normal, until the...
Jacqueline Fernandez recently detailed her oral hygiene routine, sharing that she swears by oil pulling. “The first thing I do is look at my oral hygiene in the morning, which has a few steps to it. It is just not brushing teeth. I do oil pulling with coconut oil, cloves and different kinds of herbs....
Monitoring blood sugar levels regularly is one of the most important aspects of living with type 1 diabetes. Since the body doesn’t produce insulin on its own, understanding what your blood glucose readings mean and when they signal a problem can make all the difference between feeling balanced and facing a sudden spike or crash....
One of the most common health concerns of modern life, affecting students, professionals, homemakers, and even children, is back pain. Prolonged sitting, incorrect posture, and lack of regular exercise are the major contributors to back pain. But back pain can be significantly reduced with a few simple changes in our daily routines, along with the...
