Maintain personal and environmental hygiene to limit monsoon woes

28 Jul 2020 05:22 AM IST

From July to September, Indians are at high risk owing to several waterborne diseases and infections. The host of diseases is posing a serious threat while Covid-19 is playing the role of force-multiplier. During summer, coronavirus cases continued to rise and we are still unsure how it would behave in

Safe pregnancy as Covid-19 cases surge

21 Jul 2020 05:57 AM IST

As expecting mothers are further stressed due to coronavirus pandemic, doctors and health experts tell us about the risks and the easy escape route.

Getting ready for a newborn in pandemic times? Follow these tips

21 Jul 2020 05:56 AM IST

There is no magic trick behind a pregnancy diet, but a nutritious and balanced diet will promote the baby’s growth and help you maintain a healthy weight. It majorly involves basic rules of healthy eating such as consuming plenty of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, lean protein dairy products and healthy

The art of parenting in the time of coronavirus

21 Jul 2020 05:55 AM IST

Are you a new parent? Worried about how to take care of your little one during the pandemic? Yes, new parents may face difficulties in terms of keeping their newborns hale and hearty. To slow the spread of this deadly virus, it is advised to stay indoors and only step

Young ones need special care in the time of corona

14 Jul 2020 05:22 AM IST

Confined to their homes for months now due to the pandemic, children are facing both physical as well as psychological challenges. Here is what we can do to help them deal with these unprecedented Covid times.

It’s time to bring Ayurveda’s ancient wisdom to children

14 Jul 2020 05:22 AM IST

Every parent hopes their child will mature to be healthy and happy. It is therefore unsurprising that so many of our choices for our children focus on preventing whatever we fear most — that they will catch an infection, fall out of a tree, not get enough nutrients from their

How taking kids to art galleries will make them creative

14 Jul 2020 05:21 AM IST

I thought to myself, if art triggered such powerful emotions in an adult, imagine what it could do for a baby. I took Samaya to her first art gallery when she was a mere three months old. I received some perturbed stares, but did I care? I was on a

The great telemedicine takeoff in Covid times

07 Jul 2020 05:46 AM IST

With Covid-19 cases witnessing a massive spike in India, virtual consultations are the ‘new norm’ brought in to prevent overcrowding at hospitals and maintain social distancing. Is it a reliable, healthy option?

Telemedicine will help bridge healthcare delivery gaps in India

07 Jul 2020 05:45 AM IST

With the Covid-19 outbreak and the ensuing lockdowns making it difficult for patients to avail inpatient care, the Medical Council of India (MCI) along with Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) issued Telemedicine Practice Guidelines on 25 March, enabling registered practitioners to provide healthcare via telemedicine. Providing additional relief

Four ancient grains that deserve a place on your plate

07 Jul 2020 05:44 AM IST

It’s time to make what’s old, new again! Consciously start eating all sorts of grains with ancient pedigrees, which we have all but discarded these days. To begin with, let’s aim for half our grains to be whole (and different) every day. It’s not that difficult. My list of grains

Fix your health with food amid lockdown

30 Jun 2020 05:05 AM IST

As Covid-19 highlights the interplay between food and health, people are reconsidering their eating habits. Is it driving the demand for healthy food?

3 Ayurvedic drinks to boost your immunity

30 Jun 2020 05:04 AM IST

A 5,000-year-old practice, Ayurveda is much more than medicine. My clients and I have relied on Ayurvedic philosophy for 40 years and it has kept our immunity on prime. A lifestyle of India and now spreading around the world, shaping and redesigning quality of life via building immunity for wellness.