Stories in Health – The Week
As a holistic exercise that can be an effective and efficient whole body workout, burpees are like no other. Love it or hate it – everyone has an opinion on burpees and what makes this exercise tick is its ability to help you go from fat to fab most effectively. In fact there are many… Read More Burpees
With the festive season in full swing, make the healthy choice by switching to desserts that not just satiate your dessert cravings but also do not pile up the calories. It is that time of the year when festivities are in the air and this is the time when cheat meals come to the forefront.… Read More Healthy Sweet Tooth Indulgences
Where do Chelsea Handler, Elizabeth Hurley, Ranveer Singh, Deepika Padukone, Alia Bhatt, Karan Johar and other Bollywood’s A-listers head to for health and beauty breaks? Well this is at the luxurious VIVAMAYR retreat in Austria. Bangalore’s premium wellness centre, RESET recently invited Dr. Christine Stossier, Co-Founder and Assistant Medical Director, VIVAMAYR to conduct a Medical… Read More Interview: Dr. Christine Stossier, Co-Founder and Assistant Medical Director, VIVAMAYR
Coconut is once again in the limelight and not just from a health perspective but also as a key ingredient in beauty products. A home grown superfood, coconut has emerged out of the shadows to shine like no other. From being maligned initially for being a wrong fat to now being hailed as a superfood,… Read More Coconut Goes Cool
World Mental Health Day on October 10th brings the spotlight back on mental wellbeing a topic which is still largely taboo in the country. Arun, 34, manager in a multi-national company visited Fortis hospital 12 months ago with complaints of palpitations, nervousness, dryness of mouth, breathing difficulty, extreme fear of death, not able to work… Read More Mental Health & Wellness
The French Connection The cuisine of Pondicherry merges French and Indian sensibilities to create a unique one-of-its-kind Franco-Tamil food that has influences of Dutch, Vietnamese and Portuguese and Bengal that makes this a plate to relish. One destination that I can visit anytime is Pondicherry. Over the years I have come to realise that it… Read More Franco-Tamil Food of Pondicherry
Treatment for serious health issues like Cancer and HIV now has a ray of hope from new age treatments like Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) and Ozone Therapy. Hyperbaric oxygen therapy is an FDA-approved therapy that involves breathing of pure oxygen (100%) in a pressurized chamber. The purpose is based on the fact that oxygen at… Read More Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) and Ozone Therapy
Cohesive Cues Co-living is emerging as an all new way that millennials are choosing to live in a shared community environment. Picture this. You are a single, working professional, with an arduous job which leaves you with little time to cook and take care of regular chores. What if you had a space you could… Read More Co-living in India
New age mattresses are going beyond the realms of conventional standards as they promise to be ergonomic, age specific and tech savvy all while ensuring that you get a good night’s rest. As per Centuary-Neilson survey, 58% people have back problems and 68% people feel sleepy while commuting between workplace and home. These are clear… Read More New Age Mattress Solutions
New age retirement homes are giving senior citizens the luxury of comfort coupled with practical solutions that ensure that life becomes enriching and meaningful. Kanakavalli Chari is a sprightly and creative 78-year old woman who had a hectic and monotonous work life. When not creating art, she can be found attending Carnatic music concerts and… Read More Retirement Homes in India