Ergonomics is an important aspect of good health that is often overlooked but can pose serious issues. When Sonal Kapoor, an employee with an IT major in Bengaluru noticed a tingling pain in her back and an altered posture, she was concerned. At an ergonomic workshop in her office, she consulted the expert to find… Read More Designs on Ergonomics
Own your period With a focus on going green, many women are switching to eco-friendly alternatives like cups or reusable pads made of bamboo fibre. But how good are they from a hygiene perspective? We find out. Over the last few years, there has been an increased interest in menstrual hygiene with many entrepreneurs and… Read More Menstrual Hygiene
Ankur Walia a Delhi based HR Manager with a media company who has been smoking since 2005, first tried e-cigarettes way back in 2010 as his office was in the 12th floor and the smoking zone on the ground. While he was looking at the convenience factor so he would not have to go down… Read More The Truth behind E-Cigarettes
Do you indulge in extensive and excessive exercises? Do you feel very tired after exercising? Are your muscles very sore and do you feel a lot of pain, fever and nausea after exercise? Well, if you answered yes to any of these, it is better to check if you have Rhabdomyolysis. The name might sound… Read More Understanding Rhabdomyolysis
An ancient Ayurvedic proverb goes, “when diet is wrong, medicine is of no use. When diet is correct, medicine is of no need.” As simple as that sounds, we often tend to ignore the fact that eating the right food can actually help curtail many health issues. In fact food can help in major ailments… Read More Foods That Heal