You may know of blue light—the light that floods from our devices and keeps us wired. Or red light—the warm, gentle hues of dawn and dusk, grounding us in nature’s rhythms. But have you heard of green light? Not just any light, but a green light that
We just celebrated the festival of lights. However, sunlight will decrease during this time. Why is it crucial to get some sun exposure? Scientists measure sunlight as electromagnetic radiation. The spectrum ranges from 100 nanometers (nm) to 1 million nm. What you and I can see ranges from 380 to
If you are above the age of forty, chances are that your hearing has been affected. The effect may be minor, but chances that you can’t hear a few frequencies. But can hearing loss affect cognition? I did my test for this article. My results showed that my hearing
How strong are you? Physically, I mean? Strength, in this case, is the ability to perform basic human tasks. Sit, stand, climb and carry. Tasks that you would like to do till the end. How would you really know? The simplest would be to perform the task. Sit on a
Today I go back to one of my favorite metrics. HRV or heart rate variability. HRV is the variance with which your heart beats. More specifically, the variance in the pause between beats. Your body sends billions of electrical and chemical signal throughout the day. The signals convey your state,
It is Deepavali, the festival of lights. Happy Deepavali everyone. It is also the time when fire crackers are lit throughout the city to celebrate. My city is lit up with crackers donning the skies. One of the potential side effects is from the fumes of sulphur burning in the
People believe Confucius said, “Three things cannot long be hidden: the sun, the moon, and the truth.” But is it true? Is there an incontrovertible truth? To understand this, we have to start with how we form our beliefs and opinions. As the world enters our conscious stream, through sight,
Depression is a health condition that affects millions of people worldwide. Among the various theories explaining depression, the idea that gut health plays a role is becoming increasingly popular. Depression is a complex interplay of genetics, neurological factors, and your environment. People generally accept stress as a trigger. Researchers have
"My stomach gets hot if I eat these foods." Have you heard yourself or someone you know say something like this? Do you believe that your stomach can get hot? Is it even possible for you to feel heat in your stomach? Doesn't Ayurveda tell you
Nitric oxide is made in the body by the enzyme nitric oxide synthase (NOS) from the amino acid arginine. Arginine is an element in the protein you eat. Why, you ask, am I focusing on nitric oxide? When you eat nuts and seeds, lean meats, yoghurt, and dairy, your body
We tend to look at weight as an aesthetic issue. It affects the way I see myself in the mirror. In reality the consequences of excess weight extend far beyond mere aesthetics. Let us look at the effect of weight on your kidneys. The kidneys are remarkable organs responsible for
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Creatine is a supplement commonly used for muscle performance. But can it also help you improve your cognitive health and sleep? Creatine is an organic compound primarily found in meat. It plays a critical role in the production of energy, especially ATP. Stored in muscles in your body, it also
Tight junctions are essential cellular structures that play a critical role in maintaining the integrity of the gut lining. When damaged, you develop leaks that affect your health. Think of it this way. Your body has thousands of miles of plumbing within. Among them is your digestive tract. The digestive
Meditation is that time when you should empty your mind, stop all thoughts and be mindless. Or should you? Meditation is a much misunderstood subject. Associated with esoteric, impossible to achieve goals, most people tune out. Even the thought of just sitting is too much, leave alone having no thoughts.
Have you seen the price of gold and silver these days? Precious materials have witnessed a meteoric rise in value over the past decades. But did you know that your body has several rare minerals within, which I can all but guarantee you have never heard of? Thulium, Vanadium and
A friend sent me a post from social media. Grounding mats are the fastest selling product on the Internet, the post said. If you have also seen it and are curious to know why, let’s dig in. Grounding at its simplest just means touching the earth with bare skin.
How does your brain tell the difference between a sound and a very loud sound? The difference can be life or death. At the very least, a painful earache. So it is critical that your brain can tell. To understand how, we need to understand a concept called frequency coding.
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If you go onto social media, there is a plethora of advice available on how to manage your health. The messaging is getting sophisticated. So you will hear terms like interoception and exteroception. Yes, looking inward and outward with your senses. But there is a lurking danger. Toxic levels of
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Language is something we take for granted today. I write, hopefully you read. We neglect to consider how. How did we get to this point of instant communication and comprehension? The earliest known expression of language is over 3 millions years old. Australopithecus, our ancestors used stones to represent icons.
“You don’t have a drink in your hand?” The question you dread in public. Fine, at least for many people. Drinking is so synonymous with pleasure that society has now banded together to drive this perception. It did not happen by chance. Someone carefully crafted the story over years.