Are You Managing Your Pain Well For Work?
Pain is a distressing feeling which not only impacts our physical wellbeing but also our emotional and psychological state. Even though pain is subjective, with each individual responding to stimuli and resultant sensation differently, pain is undeniably an unpleasant experience. It is one of the most common reasons for doctor […]
How To Check Your Corporate’s Wellness Mindset Quotient (WMQ)
Wellness has come into sharp focus in light of the ongoing threat being posed by COVID-19. The pressing need to build “Immunity” and “Health” are being reinforced on a daily basis as this pandemic continues to unleash its devastating effects on humanity across the world. With social distancing and quarantining […]
Corporate Wellness For Pandemic Preparedness
2020 is undeniably a year of turmoil of unprecedented global scale. A vicious pandemic continues to disrupt and erode flow of life at a personal and collective level. It has caused massive disruptions in the way we live, interact and work. Our physical, mental and emotional health, naturally, is being tested […]
Challenges for Youth – How adults can help
10 big reasons parents and coaches should read this NOW. Guiding and coaching youth for their physical, mental and emotional needs requires an approach different from treating them as miniature adults. Here’s what you need to remember to stay on top of things and up your game, while upping theirs, […]
Seeking Balance in the mayhem
The importance of balance in life cannot be underrated, yet it is a fast depleting aspect. A primary cause of stress in our lives is lack of balance – in our Physical, Mental, Emotional and Spiritual states. Balance is equally relevant for diet and physical activity. These constitute two of […]
When convenience and fashion cause pain
When convenience and fashion cause pain, there are ways of addressing it. This is the age of smart devices and high fashion. We walk around cradling the digital version of the world in our palms, looking dapper in heels and tight fitting shoes that defy gravity and physics. This digital […]
Stress Me Not
Stress is a silent killer. No one is immune. There is a strong need to recognize and manage stress. How often has your doctor asked about your stress levels? Irrespective of the illness or the system of treatment (allopathy, homeopathy, ayurveda or naturopathy), the doctor is eager to know this. […]
Stability, Mobility, Flexibility – Getting it right
While the act of moving may seem simple enough, there is more than one factor at play, determining the quality of our movements As human beings, nature designed us to move. Power, agility and suppleness vary not just amongst different people, but also among various body parts. This is where […]
Some easy to perform stretches post workout
After a workout a stretch feels good to release tension from taut muscles. Here are some easy to perform stretches. Hold each stretch for 30 seconds or more, to relax muscles and increase mobility Neck To stretch the neck gently tilt head to one side (bringing ear close to shoulder […]
Exercise during cancer treatment
Its been an interesting observation so far. For the vast majority (read overriding majority), the question whether one can exercise during cancer treatment doesn’t quite pop up as a question, till it is presented as a suggestion! And why is it so?* To begin with, a cancer diagnosis, naturally and […]