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It’s okay not to be positive all the time

October 9, 2021

This World Mental Health Day, let’s aim for balance and the acceptance of all emotions, rather than black-and-white thinking. Research shows that emotional...

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Herbal remedies can cause liver injuries

August 30, 2021

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Popular herbal medicines for COVID-19 have been reported to adversely affect the liver and kidney – at times, even leading to death. Recently, a tweet by...

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All you need to know about nutritional supplements with Vinita Contractor

June 25, 2021

Holistic Nutrition and Lifestyle Coach Vinita Contractor answers your questions on nutritional supplements. “Whether you contract the virus or not is not in...

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Yoga for Mind, Body and Spirit

June 21, 2021

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This International Yoga Day, learn 3 easy yoga flows for a positive mind, body and spirit. On the occasion of 7th International Yoga Day, let’s welcome a...

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COVID vaccine for expecting and lactating women

June 4, 2021

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An expert addresses key apprehensions and doubts about the safety and efficacy of the COVID-19 vaccines for pregnant and breastfeeding women. With the...

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The week that shouldn’t have been

May 21, 2021

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Every member of a family across four different cities tested positive the same week, including an 80 year old grandmother, a five year old and a four year old...

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Scrambling for supplies

May 21, 2021

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A story of scrambling for resources for an ailing grandmother amidst Delhi’s huge shortage of oxygen, hospital beds and COVID medicines I woke up one Tuesday...

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What if?

May 21, 2021

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A story of personal loss and grief – what if things had gone differently? For almost his entire life, my elder brother hated hospitals, injections and...

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Finding hope in times of uncertainty

May 18, 2021

Simple practices to keep hope alive in hard times The human psyche thrives on finding certainty and security. These are essential for us to feel a sense of...

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What do COVID variants mean for vaccine efficacy?

May 14, 2021

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Dr. Rohini Karandikar tells you all you need to know about COVID-19 variants and its implications on vaccine efficacy. When the SARS-CoV2 virus was recognized...