Sujata Din, a Certified Holistic Health Coach and Certified Professional Cancer Coach based in Singapore shares benefits and tips on juicing
I'm often asked if juicing is good and what the downsides are to it. I love it, in fact I have one every day. My favourite is apple, carrot, beet, kale, wheatgrass, ginger and turmeric.
If you are the type of person who doesn't eat many fruits or vegetables, juicing is an excellent way to get your recommended daily portions,…
Ujjwala Baxi shows the easy way to supplement proteins in a vegetarian or even a vegan diet The other day I had a mother sharing with me her daughter’s New Year’s resolution of switching to vegetarianism and also that she continues to feel strongly about it. The mother, of course, had mixed emotions about the decision. While she was happy about her daughter’s apparent sensitivity towards animals, she seemed also worried about her daughter’s abrupt decrease in protein intake…
Dr Anoop Misra, Chairman National Diabetes, Obesity and Cholesterol Foundation (N-DOC0 says diabetes is 80% dependent on lifestyle. Genes need to interact with the environment for expression. Even if a gene for diabetes is present in an individual, healthy lifestyle can alter gene expression in a favourable manner.
The unquiet mind Can you be with this one breath, This moment, this now? —Paul Salmon Mindfulness is defined by Jon Kabat-Zinn, founder of the Stress Reduction Clinic at the University of Massachusetts, as “the awareness that emerges through paying attention on purpose, in the present moment, and non-judgmentally to the unfolding of experience moment by moment.”1 This rests on the simple idea that sorrow or distress is caused by not living in the moment, or feeling bad…
Tai Chi, the ancient martial art from China, may be widely known as a self-defense art, but has abundant health benefits that can help cure ordinary ailments to life threatening diseases, says Tai Chi guru Carlton Hill. What is Tai Chi? How is it different from other martial arts? Tai Chi Chuan or Taijiquan is a five thousand year old martial art practised in China. Though, in present times, it is mostly practised for its health benefits. Tai Chi Chuan is unique because one can…
There are many tasty, low-cholesterol foods available in hawker centres for you to enjoy while dining out. Just make the right choice recommends nutritionist Kohila Govindaraju. Living with high cholesterol? Confused what to eat in food court? Highly concerned about your saturated fat and cholesterol and planning to shift to low-fat foods? Research has proved that eating saturated fats and trans fat can elevate the blood cholesterol level that links to increased risk of heart…
Struggling with joint aches and pains and not able to exercise. Is Aqua Therapy an option for you? PatientsEngage speaks to Mumbai-based Deepali Jain, a certified aqua specialist and fitness expert and Sucheta Talwar who conquered fear of water and severe arthritis with aqua therapy. What is Aqua Therapy? Aqua Therapy is a specialized form of water-based exercises and work outs for relaxation, fitness, health benefits and rehabilitation. It refers to the use of water for…
While the global cancer statistics are deadly and chilling, it is easy to forget that the thousands of people around the world, who have not only 'survived' but actually become 'cancer-thrivers'. These rare folks have turned a traumatic experience into a springboard for their personal growth. Their stories are not only remarkable, but also remarkably similar, as Vijay Bhat (a Mumbai-based thriver and author of "My Cancer Is Me") shares in this video. Vijay's insights are based on his own…
Prolonged lack of sunlight is the most common cause of Vitamin D deficiency, writes Shital Raval. And how can you treat Vitamin D deficiency. It is as simple as stepping out of doors, yet a fear of sunshine is one of the factors that leads to Vitamin D deficiency. This in turn can give rise to a number of health conditions. What is Vitamin D? Vitamin D is a fat soluble vitamin which is structurally classified into D2 and D3. Vitamin D2 is known as Ergocalciferol and D3 is known as…
Have you tried to lose weight many times, tried multiple diets and given up because you don't feel good while dieting? Have you tripped off your weight loss diet because you felt hungry all the time? If you don't believe in crash diets and fad diets but want to lose weight the healthy way, we have just the right starter e-book for you with recipes designed by nutritionist Kohila Govindaraju Want to find out if you are overweight:https://www.patientsengage.com/healthy-living/do-i-look-fat Why…
