History and Overview of pilates- Joseph pilates is the founder of Pilates. He created an exercise method to strengthen his frail body. During the latter part of World War I, Pilates served as an orderly in a hospital to therapeutically…
Introduction- Let us have a look at the actual scenario of the problem of breast cancer in our country. The problem is definitely on the rise. In this article, lets understand the high risk factors, detection, diagnosis, treatment facilities along…
An introduction to IBS- IBS affects the gastrointestinal system. Presence of abdominal pain and altered bowel habit, with diarrhea, constipation or both constitutes IBS. IBS is diagnosed clinically as there is no biomarker found. It is usually misdiagnosed or poorly…
Introduction Hair loss, hair thinning, or hair fall is a universal problem for all of us. Most people suffer from hair loss, slow hair growth and premature balding. Yoga can actually help tackle these problems. Lets find how. What causes…
Introduction Increased incidence of Ischemic stroke at young age is increasing. This problem has affected both developing and developed countries. Increased case rates are associated with a high morbidity and mortality. It also comes with long term psychological, physical and…
Introduction- Cancer is considered as second largest cause of death in India. According to WHO, nearly 8 lakh deaths are caused by cancer in India. It is therefore important that we ensure preventive measures to reduce the number of cases.…
Introduction to screen time hazards With technological era, an increased use of digital media is prevalent in children. This however comes with a lot of physical, psychological, social and neurological adverse consequences. Screen time effects are determined using several factors.…
In this article, we continue exploring the variables of exercise. Also lets have a look on how to progress an exercise. Loading Loading refers to the amount of weight one exercises with. In the initial stages, light load can increase…
Resistance training : An introduction – Resistance training is done particularly for athletic performance. It is known for its effects such as increasing muscular strength, power , speed, hypertrophy, local muscular endurance, motor performance, balance, and coordination . Traditionally, it…
What is insomnia ? Insomnia is one of the most common complaints in medical practice. Insomnia is characterized by difficulty with sleep quality,either initiating or maintaining sleep. This occurs in conjunction with impairments of daytime functioning. Insomnia, thus, is a…