The Complex Case of PCOS
This topic is deeply personal, it all started when my skin broke out terribly during my early 20s—it was so bad that I dreaded leaving the house, for work (but had no choice) or being social. I visited a few doctors and dermatologists, and eventually decided to try birth control (oral contraceptive pills, or OCPs) […]
Meno-pause
Hot flashes Irritability Mood swings Lack of energy Weight gain Inability to sleep Thinning hair If I listed these symptoms without context, I’m sure most of you can diagnose the health concern (or even relate); these issues are synonymous with menopause. As we turn 40 and throw that one big party (seems to be the […]
Feeling Tired All the Time?
No, it’s not normal! I recently had the opportunity to host an online talk for a company to delve into the unknown world of fatigue. I know, just hearing the word makes you yawn but it’s one we can all relate to in some way. The alarming truth is there are an increasing number of […]
The Dairy Debate
I’m writing this to share my journey- through client feedback, personal experience and my daughters’ too. Milk is a commonly debated topic, with a spectrum of views ranging from ‘never touch it’, to ‘consume at least one glass a day’. I don’t intend to preach what is best for you, but I hope to enable […]
The Truth about Artificial Sweeteners
How cool to be able to drink a can of coke and not put on any weight! Or eat your favourite ice cream and not gain much weight…too good to be true some say. Yes, it’s exactly that. Artificial sweeteners are sweeter than sugar, yet contain no calories (or nutrition); one of the main reasons […]
YOUR BODY NEVER LIES…learn to listen to it!
You have a cold/cough, your doctor (rightfully) prescribes you some medication (it’s their job to rid you of symptoms). You pop the pills as required and slowly start feeling better physically, and mentally relieved…especially with Covid still lurking. Let’s pause for a minute, did you think about what caused the illness? Or more importantly, what […]
The Truth about RAW Food
Have you been warned to stay away from raw food, especially if you are sick? (In fact, the more serious the illness the sterner the warning). There are so many views, theories and opinions surrounding raw food: the good, bad and ugly. Let’s first take a step back and understand raw food, and how it’s […]
Want to Live Happily Ever After? Try the Blue Zone Way
What Are Blue Zones and How are they happily outliving us? I came across the concept of Blue Zones when I was studying to be a health coach. These pockets of hope and happiness intrigued me, especially given the hectic, stress ridden, food-on-the-go kinda world we live in. Let’s start with the definition of […]
(Not so) Sweet Beginnings
(Not so) Sweet Beginnings 2022 started with a bang- with no sign of respite from Covid, it’s almost like the virus had fomo and wanted to be a part of all the celebrations! Despite the lurking fear, I’m sure we found ways to ring in the new year with the ones we love, lots of […]
NOTHING LIKE SLEEP
“A good laugh and a long sleep are the best cures in the doctor’s book.” Irish Proverb “‘I’ll sleep when I’m dead” a popular phrase that many of us identify with due to our busy schedules or hectic social life. Sleeping just seems like a waste of time, we could be doing so much more […]