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 manage this population. Normal blood pressure (BP) is 120/80 mm Hg. High blood pressure is defined by a level greater than 130/80 mm Hg or 140/90 mm Hg in some […]
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 if we want to survive through these unprecedented times, there has to be a critical change in our lifestyle and a re-examination on our part on how we approach a […]
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 include autoimmune hepatitis and hepatitis that occurs as a secondary result of medications, drugs, toxins, and alcohol. Types The 5 viral types of infections are Hepatitis A, B, C, D, […]
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 differ. The general belief is that in order for an event to be traumatic it has to be life threatening; however just feeling completely alone or totally overwhelmed can leave […]
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 of breast conditions. A personal history of breast cancer. Radiation exposure. Obesity. Beginning your period at a younger age. Beginning menopause at an older age. Having your first child at […]
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 to monitor one’s own and other people’s emotions, to discriminate between different emotions and label them appropriately, and to use emotional information to guide thinking and behaviour. They believed that […]
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 anger is an automatic response to either physical or emotional pain; for example, you could get angry if don’t feel well, feel rejected, experience betrayal, feel threatened or when an underlying need […]
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 lockdown in place, everything around us is changing rapidly and it is hard not to worry because of the uncertainty in your life. Humans like to think ahead and plan […]
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 is indeed the next step to release yourself from codependency. A healthy boundary has to be set proactively and you have to take full responsibility for it; it’s not an […]
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 of breast conditions. A personal history of breast cancer. Radiation exposure. Obesity. Beginning your period at a younger age. Beginning menopause at an older age. Having your first child at […]