Diet and Depression: Are they linked to What we Eat?

Nutrition plays a very important role in the onset as well as severity and duration of depression. Poor appetite, skipping meals, and a dominant desire for sweet foods are some of the common food pattern during depression. Amino acid supplements such as tryptophan, tyrosine, phenylalanine, and methionine have also been found to reduce symptoms as it helps in formation of neurotransmitters which in turn alleviate depression. When we see the diet of depressed people it is found that their nutrition is far from adequate. They make poor food choices and generally select those food items which contribute to depression.

Managing your VIRALS

Most viral infections such as cold, cough, fever can be controlled by ways and means as discussed in this article without adding to the menace of unrestricted use of antibiotics which are designed to treat bacterial infections. One of the best way to handle and recover from viralinfection which is growing steadily across India right now due to the season is to build string immune system

Core Strengthening Exercises

1. KNEE FOLD TUCK

(A) Sit tall, hands on floor, knees bent, squeezing a playground ball between them. (B) Lift knees so shins are about parallel to the floor; extend arms. Pull knees toward shoulders, keeping upper body still. Bring knees back to starting position. Repeat 15 to 20 times.

Yoga for Low Back Pain

Incidences of pain in the lower back are rising day by day due to the increasingly sedentary lifestyle and erroneous physical activities and postures. The lower back, or the lumbar region, can be an area that often gets sensitive for most of us at some point in our lives. Whether we have to sit a lot during the day, or whether we move a lot, the lumbar region can get affected. In any case, pain in the lower back can seriously affect your mood and your day.

Yoga tidbits for Diabetes

7 people out of 10 are diabetic in any given population now-a-days, all owing to the health-insensitive lifestyle led by the majority of us. When it comes to diabetes numerous facts and figures have been thrown about, some of which are true, others not so much. However, it is important to follow some yoga exercises regularly to keep the energy flowing in the channels of the body.

Yoga for Thyroid

According to a study published in the Indian Journal of Endocrinology and metabolism, Thyroid diseases are, arguably, among the commonest endocrine disorders worldwide. India too, is no exception. According to a projection from various studies on thyroid disease, it has been estimated that about 42 million people in India suffer from thyroid diseases. Thyroid diseases are different from other diseases in terms of their ease of diagnosis, accessibility of medical treatment, and the relative visibility that even a small swelling of the thyroid offers to the treating physician.

Yoga for Migraine

Migraine is a neurological disorder that brings with it repeated bouts of headaches, ranging from a high to moderate intensity. The pain is usually either on one side, or one-half of the head. A typical attack can last for either two hours, two days or sometimes even a week. Light and noise are huge aversions when one is suffering from migraine. The other symptoms usually include nausea, vomiting, and aggravated pain during physical activity.

Yoga Irritable Bowel Syndrome

Afflicting upto 20 percent of adults, Irritable bowel syndrome is often characterised by abnormal muscle contractions in the intestines, resulting in too little or too much fluid in the bowel. It is common for stress to exacerbate irritable bowel syndrome symptoms, so it is important to make an effort to develop effective relaxation techniques, such as meditation and yoga. A psychotherapist or a counsellor can help you identify the stressors in your life and develop better methods of managing them. Exercise can be very therapeutic for people with IBS because it helps reduce stress; it can also normalize bowel function if constipation is a problem.

Live Experience by G.K. Sethi

In 2009, at a ripe age of 37 when you want to enjoy and reap benefits of years of hard work, I put on 20kgs post stressful family and work circumstances. And as they say in Hindi ‘ jab milta hai to chappar faar ke milta hai’ (viz when u get something, you get it amply exemplified 😉)! So I also got acne…at an age you want to enjoy the last remnants of youth…

Health @ Corporate

We see them everywhere. Sharply dressed in their suits, milling about like ants, going in and out of their glass high rise buildings, not giving a damn about where they are because they have to achieve that next target, they have to send that proposal by the days end, they have to get to that meeting in 5 minutes. These are corporate employees.

Simple Tips for PCOD

Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) has really taken a toll on women who are on their heels to balance the ever demanding professional and family life. This condition usually occurs in the reproductive age and is caused by hormonal imbalance. In this condition, small cysts form in the ovaries which affect the hormones and disrupt the normal menstrual cycle. Women diagnosed with PCOS usually have an increased level of male hormones and insulin resistance and lowered levels of progesterone. Some of the common causes of PCOS are excessive stress, anxiety, depression, a faulty lifestyle or perennial tension.

Herbs to enhance beauty

Though Ayurveda describes many herbs, combinations and formulations, few chosen herbs can do real magic on human beauty. These herbs are worth knowing and utilizing by all for preserving beauty.

“The art of healing comes from nature, not from the physician. Therefore the physician must start from nature, with an open mind” – Philipus Aureolus Paracel

Cinnamon for Weight Loss

A lot has been said and done on weight loss. Well, here is a particular one that really took me by surprise. Little did I guess that a common Indian spice frequently put to use in my kitchen can actually do more than just adding flavour? Well yes indeed. Cinnamon is the inner bark (core portion of the trunk) of the tree belonging to the cinnamonum family . It is globally used in the form of powder or as coarse chunks in several delicacies.

Mind Mapping

Everything starts with minds. Our development starts from the time of conception. We learn things with experiences, observation and by our senses.

Diabetes and its prevention through lifestyle management

80% of Diabetes is preventable with Lifestyle Changes, Join Medi-Skool and say no to Diabetes.

Look Young, Feel Young

Staying young has been everyone’s dream since times immemorial. The aging process of an individual is largely determined by his/ her genetic makeup, state of mind (stress), what we eat and the air we breathe and the general lifestyle. With the rapid urbanisation, the stress levels have gone up, everyday we are inhaling a wide variety of pollutants and we are not sure of the quality of food that we eat. Also we are getting little time for exercise.

Brinjal (Eggplant) – the Wonder Vegetable in different colors

Brinjal, is usually distinguishable by its signature egg-like shape and vibrant purple color. When most people think of eggplant, this is the image that comes to mind. No matter the name, shape, or color, all eggplants contain many beneficial nutrients and phytochemical compounds that benefit human health.

Preventing Endometrial Cancer

In the US alone, there were an estimated 50,000 new cases of endometrial cancer (EC) and >10,000 EC-related deaths in 2015. 1,2 Obesity and sedentary behaviour significantly contribute to risk of EC, specifically for type 1 (estrogen depression).

School Health Program

At MEDI-SKOOL, we believe schools have a very crucial role to play in every child’s life & health in particular. It is a place where education and health programs can have greatest impact because they can reach students at influential stages in their life – childhood and adolescence. Schools are not one of the institutions which can promote good health but they are the most important ones.