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Yoga & Pregnancy
Why you should practise yoga during pregnancy? Yoga is union of Mind & Body. During pregnancy mother & baby lives and breathes together. By the
Intra Training Hydration Guidelines
Prolong exercise leads to a lot of sweating, you need to drink fluid during exercise to replace the fluids you lose when you sweat. That
World Arthritis Day
When we talk about arthritis, we generally mean the most common form of arthritis, osteoarthritis. It’s a condition that involves the wearing away of cartilage
Chronic Exercise Deficiency: Risk for Heart Failure?
Heart failure (HF) known as congestive heart failure occurs when the heart muscle does not pump blood as well as it should. When this happens,
Insulin Response and The Food Insulin Index
With respect to the development of obesity and type-2 diabetes (T2DM), it is important to consider individual effects of different nutrients on insulin secretion and
National Nutrition Week
In India, the National Nutrition Week is observed every year from September 1 to September 7. The day was launched by Ministry of Women and
Women In Sport
The presence of women participating in competitive sports is steadily growing. Women in sport defy gender stereotypes and social norms, make inspiring role models, and show men and women
Guidelines for Exercise in Hypertensive Patients
Exercise has beneficial effects on blood pressure. The exercise prescription for extremely overweight/hypertensive patients is best formulated by an exercise specialist who is qualified to
Stress Eating
‘Stress eating’ is a phrase with a lot of truth behind it. The effects of sugary ‘comfort foods’, and stress and the hormones released by
Nutritional Management for Kidney Stone
Kidney stone disease (nephrolithiasis) is extremely common, causing substantial pain and a large economic cost. It can cause post-renal acute kidney injury (AKI) via obstruction
Hormonal Imbalance in PCOS: Insulin and Thyroid
Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is characterized by chronic oligo- and/or anovulation, clinical and/or biochemical signs of hyperandrogenism, and/or polycystic ovaries detected by ultrasound. Three main
Body Image issues in Sports.
Different individuals over the years have assessed my female figure in the most bizarre of situations – not only in obvious places like an athletic
World Aids Day 2021
HIV drugs and their negative effects Although the world has made significant progress in recent decades, HIV remains a major public health issue that affects
Barefoot running – Good or bad ?
Running is a form of exercise which involves the use of multiple muscles and joint movements. It helps in improving the cardiorespiratory fitness of the
Bone Health
Osteoporosis, the skeletal disease of bone thinning and compromised bone strength continues to be a major public health issue. Bone fragility and increased risk of
World Arthritis Day
Knee osteoarthritis is degeneration of the knee’s cartilage—the flexible, slippery material that normally protects bones from joint friction and impact. The condition also involves changes
Covid 19 rehabilitation – Covid and The Athlete’s Heart
Early observational studies described some degree of cardiac involvement in up to 78% of infected Covid-19 patients, ranging from troponin elevations to features of myocarditis
Surviving COVID-19 with a ‘Growth Mindset’
As we continue to live under a shadow of uncertainty, many are experiencing what experts are calling “ COVID- 19 SHOCK”. It’s no surprise that
National Nutrition Week 2021
National Nutrition Week is observed from September 1 to September 7 annually in India. The theme of the 2021 National Nutrition Week is ‘feeding smart
Cervical Spondylosis
Age related or posture related wear and tear of the spinal discs is referred to as spondylosis. Neck pain can be the main symptom of
Tips For Healthy Skin
Skin is the largest organ of our body. It constitutes of around 16% of total body weight. Skin serves as a physical barrier to harmful
Exercise and PCOS
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a hormonal problem that affects a women during their childbearing years. It not only affects the reproductive system but also
Stiff single leg deadlift and Swap exercise
This is a beneficial postural and functional exercise. The exercise aims to help in balance, coordination and stability of the whole body. This exercise can
Exercise During Pregnancy
In the not-so-distant past, women were urged to cut down on or even avoid exercise during pregnancy. Doctors feared that the jarring motion of running
Mental health during Olympic games:
In week 1 of the Tokyo Games, it’s clear that just arriving at this point for some of the world’s greatest athletes was more of
World Hepatitis Day
Hepatitis refers to an inflammatory condition of the liver. It is commonly caused by viral infection, but there are other possible causes of hepatitis. These
Rounded Shoulders & Its Impact on Posture
Rounded shoulders is caused when the resting shoulder position moves forward than the usual shoulder position. It affects the ideal shoulder alignment and causes postural
Yoga and Covid 19
Yoga focuses on bringing harmony between mind and body. It helps to build up psycho-physiological health and manage daily stress. Several studies have shown the
Shin Splints & Running
Lower leg pain can also present in the form of pain in the shin. This condition is called Shin Splints. Intensity of the pain depends
Calf Pain & Obesity
Calf muscle is an anti-gravity muscle and helps in walking/ running/ jogging/ sprinting/static standing posture. Skeletal muscle pump: the calf muscle also helps in pumping
Heel pain & Plantar Fasciitis
What is Plantar fascia? The ligament at the bottom surface of our feet is called plantar fascia. The attachment of it is from bottom of
Piriformis Syndrome / Deep Buttock Pain
Piriformis is a small deep muscle situated under the gluteus muscle of the hip, through which the sciatic nerve passes. Tightness of the piriformis muscle
What is Covid 19 Rehabilitation?
Countries across the globe are in various stages of the pandemic with many now entering the “day after” Covid 19 phase. Covid 19 is an
Exercise for Dialysis Patients
Most dialysis patients believe they cannot exercise. The truth is—most dialysis patients CAN and SHOULD exercise. Many renal patients describe regular exercise as the first
Cervical Spine Health
Why is cervical spine health important? The neck muscles are anti-gravity muscles that help to maintain mobility of the head and neck over the shoulders.
How to show support for people living with HIV?
World #AIDS Day takes place on 1st December each year. It’s an opportunity for people worldwide to unite in the fight against HIV, to show
Psychological Trauma
Psychological or emotional trauma occurs when a person is faced with a situation that causes distress or fright.How one experiences or reacts to trauma, can
Taurine
Taurine is a non-essential/conditionally essential amino acid which acts as a cell membrane stabilizer in the body and can aid various antioxidant defence systems. It
What is special about marine collagen?
Collagen is one of the most abundant protein found in your body. It is mainly responsible for preservation of texture and provide a structure to
L-arginine
L-Arginine is a conditionally essential amino acid found in the diet. Good food sources of L-arginine include eggs, meats, milk, soy proteins, peanuts and walnuts.
Breast Cancer Awareness
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, an annual campaign to increase awareness of the disease. High risk factors- Being female. Increasing age. A personal/family history
Spine Health
Spine or the backbone is a vital flexible and strong structure of our body which protects our spinal cord and nerves as well as helps
Heavy Metal Poisoning
The heavy metals most commonly associated with poisoning of humans are lead, mercury, arsenic and cadmium. It may also occur as a result of industrial
Heart Disease In Women
Cardiovascular Disease (CVD) has traditionally been seen as a “man’s problem”. CVD is the leading cause of death in women too, worldwide. The misconception that women
Emotional Intelligence
John Mayer and Peter Salovey were the first to discuss the concept called “Emotional Intelligence.” (EI) in 1990. They defined as it as “the ability
The Skinny on Sweeteners in Ketogenic Diets
In terms of safety, most of these sweeteners have been found to be consumed within safe limits as per the acceptable daily intake (ADI) which
What is Cardiac Rehabilitation?
Cardiac rehabilitation is a branch of rehabilitation medicine or physical therapy dealing with optimizing physical function in patients with cardiac disease or recent cardiac surgeries.
Anger Explained
Anger is a normal emotion which gives rise to a sense of antagonism towards someone when you feel they are trying to do you wrong. Very often
Lactation Nutrition
Lactation is a calorie burning activity. In the past, mothers were told not to lose too much weight too fast after pregnancy because it was
Covid19 and Breastfeeding
Breast milk is the 1st vaccine for your child. Available data shows vertical transmission of the virus is not possible through breast milk. However a
Breast is Best
Breastfeeding is the best way of providing ideal food for the growth and development of the baby. Breastfeeding recommendations Start breastfeeding within one hour of
Exercise Recommendations Post Pregnancy
Exercise Recommendations Post Pregnancy At the outset, let’s define the postpartum period and things to bear in mind specific to this phase while planning an
World Thyroid Day
25th May is celebrated as World Thyroid Day to raise awareness among people battling thyroid disorders. 5 common thyroid diseases in India: (1) hypothyroidism, (2)
COVID-19 and Pregnancy
COVID-19 and Pregnancy If you are pregnant, you are more prone to getting infections and may have several questions regarding your pregnancy and baby. You
Nutrition Guidelines for Covid-19 Patients
It is evident that people of all ages can become infected: malnourished elderly people, with low immunity and patients with chronic diseases like diabetes have
The King Of Fruits: To Eat or Not to Eat?
With mango season around, it becomes hard to resist a slice. We recommend a low carb lifestyle and if you still are largely on a
Managing diabetes during Ramadan
1. Risk quantification: Ideally, all patients should attend a pre-Ramadan assessment (6–8 weeks prior) with their doctor. Patients who fall in the ‘very high’ and
Staying Fit During Ramadan
Fasting during Ramzan and trying to adhere to your fitness regime can be challenging. The first few days will be marked by changes in sleep
Lifestyle and Immunity
Immunity refers to the body’s innate ability to protect itself from foreign particles. These essentially include allergens, virus and bacteria. When the immune system encounters
Treatment of knee pain.
Treatment of Knee Pain Treating knee pain consists of two main components: Improved Flexibility. Increased strength of the muscles. Flexibility: Flexibility is the ability of
Learn to keep your mental game up during the COVID-19 outbreak.
Everyone in the world is talking about the COVID-19 pandemic: what it does to you, how many people are affected, how many people have died
Learn these 15 easy tricks to keep anxiety at bay during the Lockdown.
Today you live in a surreal world where you wake up to a day with no fixed routines and very limited contact with others. With
Why a strong immunity is key to fight infections like Corona Virus?
You’re already quite aware of how the spreads and its prevention methods. In this article, I would like to elaborate a bit more on the
Management of Knee Pain
In a 2 part series, we will be looking at the causes and management of knee pain. The knee is a complicated joint with two
Setting boundaries in a codependent relationship.
In my earlier blog, part 1 of the 2 part series on codependency, I had mentioned that I would be discussing boundaries and setting boundaries
Are you trapped in a Co-dependent relationship?
Let’s discuss co-dependency in relationships. You may be in one and not even realise how it’s impacting you. To understand what co-dependency is, we need
Slipped Disc : Is it okay to lift weights?
What is PIVD? -It is known as the prolapse of the intervertebral disc and is commonly known as “slipped disc” or “herniated disc”. Discs are
Intermittent Fasting and Blood Lipids
Intermittent fasting (IF) is an eating pattern that cycles between periods of fasting and eating. It is one of the most followed health & fitness
How To Talk To Depressive Patients
Most people are aware that depression and a feeling of sadness are not the same. We feel sad, as a reaction to a situation that
Lower Limb Length Discrepancy and Associated Musculoskeletal Problems
What is Limb Length Discrepancy? A visible notable difference in the length of the lower or upper limbs is called Limb length discrepancy (LLD). Within
Communicating with teenagers
Parenting a teenager can sometimes be a challenge. There may be days when you get frustrated and wonder whether you can have a normal chat
Understanding Diabetes – On World Diabetes Day
World Diabetes Day (WDD) was created in 1991 by International Diabetes Federation (IDF) and the World Health Organization in response to growing concerns about the escalating
Breast cancer awareness – Prevention and Care
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, an annual campaign to increase awareness of the disease. High risk factors- Being female. Increasing age. A personal/family history
How to conquer Procrastination
Everyone procrastinates in some way. “ I can start preparing for my exams tomorrow” or “Oh! there is still another week left for submissions”. Many
Going on a RAW FOOD diet might not be healthy – here’s why ?
As global rates of obesity, cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, and other diet-related illnesses skyrocket, many have naturally begun to question where the human relationship
Tips for feeding your toddler
We all know that good nutrition especially for children from birth to 24 months is vital for healthy growth and development. Parents and caregivers need
Physiology of Endurance Training Part 1: Energy Systems
Understanding how our bodies work will be quite helpful in our pursuit to optimise Endurance performance. A person training for competing in endurance-based events requires
Physiology Of Endurance Training Part 1 : Cardiopulmonary System
In our earlier blog we have seen that endurance based activities primarily depend on Oxidative Phosphorylation (Oxygen) energy system, hence it is beneficial for an
Physiology of Endurance Training Part 3: Effects on the Cardiopulmonary system.
Until now, we have seen that an improvement in the oxygen carrying ability is an important factor contributing to peak performance in endurance sport, since
Physiology of Endurance Training Part 4 : Skeletal Muscle
Skeletal Muscle Fibre Types : Most textbooks on exercise physiology classify the skeletal muscle fibres into three basic types. However, recent research suggests that there
Endurance Tests and Assessments Part 1 : Movement Analysis and Biomechanics
The goal of every Training Program is to maximize effectiveness and improve competitive performance. By minimising risk of injuries and maximising enjoyment, a well-designed training
Diabetes Management during Ramadan.
People with diabetes need to assess health risks before they embark on any kind of fasting schedules. This is specially relevant for the diabetic population
The Positives in Children with Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder ADHD
A study by Jyotsna Akam Venkata and Anuja S Panicker published in the Indian Journal of Psychiatry (2013) has found that ADHD is prevalent among