Naturopathy traces its history to ancient Greece. Many believe that Hippocrates, in whose name modern medicine takes the Hippocratic oath, is the father of naturopathy. Naturopathy aims to identify the root cause of a disease and cure the person holistically. Why is Naturopathy then considered “alternative medicine” and quackery? This
Failure. We consciously avoid failing at all costs. Think of the shame it will bring. The dishonor. After all, no one was feted on the streets for losing a cricket match to your long time rival. But do you realize you set yourself up if you try to live like
Sigh! Have you got annoyed if someone signed when you were interacting? A sign of exasperation or even annoyance at you, perhaps? Brace yourself for something surprising.Sighing is wonderful for you. It's a deep respiratory practice used by your body for a specific purpose. So much so
“He will not listen.” We have all tried and given up. I cannot tell you the number of people who start a story about their family member, with the belief that they won’t change. Is the person being difficult or are they justified? What makes us resistant to change
Heaven, regardless of religion, is a goal for most people. You may have used the phrase “If this happens, I could die and go to heaven.” So it took me by surprise to learn that it is possible to go to heaven and come back. Let me explain. The attainment
Sarcopenia is a condition that prevents you from living a fulfilling life. It happens gradually, often propelled by our own beliefs. Let us unpack what is Sarcopenia and how our beliefs cause our suffering. Our body has structure. Our skeleton provides the structure. Muscles on top of our bones, gives
Oxygen is vital to our survival. But can oxygen play a role in the proliferation of gut bacteria? Enough to make you sick or heal you? The gut is naturally low in oxygen, also known as hypoxic. Being low in oxygen is essential for nutrient absorption, immune responses, and maintaining
Do you worry about your health? All the time? So much so that worrying about your health is now making you sick? You might be a hypochondriac. This is not a judgement. In fact, increasingly, being one is being seen as a condition that needs treatment. So what makes you
Did you go on a holiday recently? People often go on holidays during summer. If you went and returned feeling like you were invincible, allow me to point to a reason you would not imagine for a second. The Sun. One joy of my work is the access it gives
I found a passage that was perfect. It did not require me to add anything for the article today. I quote “For one who clings, motion exists; but for one who clings not, there is no motion. Where no motion is, there is stillness. Where stillness is, there is no
You have probably heard of the term carcinogen. Carcinogens cause cancer. But how did we come to create the relationship between carcinogens and cancer? The story goes back to London during the industrial age. Percivall Pott sought to uncover the cause of cancer in young boys. Percivall, a surgeon, had
Are your gums bleeding? If they are, I’ll explain why and what you can do to prevent or reduce it. The primary cause is gum disease, also known as gingivitis. The buildup of bacteria on your teeth causes gingivitis. The consumption of sugar and starchy food especially contributes to