Category: Health

Navigating Food Allergies: Understanding, Managing, and Living Safely

-Deva Narayan Food allergies are becoming more and more common, affecting millions of people worldwide, old and young alike. Food allergies happen when our immune system wrongly identifies a protein found in food as something harmful. To fight off the “harmful” protein, our immune system causes an allergic reaction...

PRP Therapy: A Revolutionary Treatment for Knee Osteoarthritis

-Surya Pillai PRP, or plasma-rich protein treatment, has gained popularity in the cosmetology and aesthetics fields due to its extensive use in treating alopecia and reducing wrinkles. Nonetheless, PRP has proven to be beneficial for individuals with acute osteoarthritis. In addition, PRP has been recommended by physicians as the...

Intermittent Fasting: Exploring the Benefits and Risks

-Deva Narayan Intermittent fasting is a trending approach to weight loss and overall health, but many questions exist about the mechanics, benefits, and potential risks associated with this eating pattern. One of the primary reasons people adopt intermittent fasting is for weight loss. By limiting the eating window, IF...

Understanding Dextroposed Heart: Challenges, Care, and Life Expectancy

-Deva Narayan One of the strangest birth defects is the dextroposed heart, a condition in which the heart is located on the right side of the torso. This condition may also be acquired through other means such as abdominal organs relocating to the chest or the lungs being removed...

Breaking Free: Understanding and Managing the Freeze Response

-Deva Narayan Though the fight-or-flight response is very popular, the freeze response is quite inconspicuous yet vital in dangerous situations. The fight-or-flight response being well known makes the freeze response just as beneficial for a person’s mental and physical health. Recognizing what the freeze response is, why it occurs,...

Literary Bandages: How Writing Aids Trauma Recovery

Pic credit: Pexels|Lisa Fotios 17th June 2024: Trauma can completely shatter a person emotionally, mentally and physically. The wounds left by trauma may interfere with one’s daily life, close relationships or personal growth. Although conventional therapy and counseling are the main treatments to cure, writing practice has been brought...

Understanding the Impact of Depression on Work and Daily Life

-Deva Narayan Depression, a widely known but very severe mental disorder, is suffered by millions around the globe. It is identified by a continuous feeling of sadness, hopelessness, and disinterest in life which further leads to irritability. These symptoms can cause problems in social relationships, performance at work, and...

The Interplay of Men and Mental Wellness

Pic credit: cottonbro studio/Pexels -Surya Pillai, Sub-editor, Shreyas Webmedia Solutions People frequently struggle with their mental health due to social pressure and stigma. Men are expected to be strong, unemotional, and self-reliant, potentially making it difficult for them to admit to their weaknesses or seek support. For males, not...

Self-Calming Skills for Young Learners

– Surya Pillai, Sub-editor, Shreyas Webmedia Solutions Pvt. Ltd. The environment of today is not a mild one for many. It is often filled with many stressors, such as traffic noise, the sprawling of cars and bikes, and filled with a certain rush, that many feel upon their shoulders....