The physical and mental health benefits offered by age-old practices like Vipassana meditation have been much talked about. From academicians to athletes, entrepreneurs and more, people from all walks of life have been adopting Vipassana as part of their lifestyle. However, for many, the question of how to start with Vipassana meditation still remains. Talking about getting started with this practice, Fred Barstein, Consulting Editor at RPA Convergence was quoted saying, “I tell them to go on a 10-day retreat. They then ask if there’s anything else, and I say ‘No, that’s it,’ because it’s very ..read more

What is PTSD ?  PTSD, Post-traumatic stress disorder, is a mental health disorder that it stimulated after a traumatic life event. The event can be- natural or induced.  What are the types of PTSD?  The subtypes are categorized on the basis of the patient’s symptoms, aka ‘specifiers.’ ASD- Acute Stress Disorder Though this isn’t exactly a PTSD, but it condenses a bunch of symptoms like anxiety and actions of repudiation that initiate within a month or so after a traumatic ordeal. Studies have proven that patients with ASD further get diagnosed with PTSD. Dissociative PTSD  ..read more

Every year around 18.1 percent population of the US suffers from anxiety disorders. And- as estimated by the researchers – around 20 percent of the people in the US have GERD. Huge numbers right! But wait…what is GERD and how is it connected to anxiety? Well, let’s dive deeper and try to understand the same. GERD and its Causes Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease or GERD is a chronic disease in which the stomach acid or bile flows back up into your esophagus. Occasional acid reflux is normal. But acid reflux and heartburn more than twice a week is a possible indication of GERD. Whenever we swallow ..read more

Aging is a natural process that every living individual has to undergo in his/ her lifetime. Aging or becoming old is an unavoidable event and an essential part of what is commonly called as the cycle of life. It is no mystery however that aging brings along with it a countless number of disorders some of these may actually be life threatening and others just an underlying condition giving way to other serious medical conditions. As known and discussed, aging is inevitable and no one can prevent that but nonetheless, the other medical conditions that may be fatal or just painful can easily be ..read more

We often hear people say that women during pregnancies are really moody and laugh it off. But is it really funny? What can a to-be-mother do to be in more control of her emotional and mental state? While gestating, a woman undergoes multiple physical transformations over a short period of time. One day she might feel light the next day she might feel bloated All this is a direct result of the immense hormonal changes occurring inside her body while she prepares to give life. And with great hormonal changes, comes great mood swings. Well, the temperament changes can be controlled by meditating ..read more

Trauma is an emotional response to a distressing event like an accident , abuse or a natural disaster , according to the American Psychological Association (APA). It is a painful situation that the victim goes through and their ordeal can at best be described by themselves as it is inapparent on most occasions to the observer. The notable sufferers of trauma have been children & teens as per a study by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration which states that 60% of the adults come forward with abusive experiences in their childhood and tough family issues. This is a ..read more

To quote Angela Duckworth from her novel Grit ,“Our potential is one thing. What we do with it is quite another.” As per a WHO report, Cancer is the second biggest cause of death globally, and is responsible for an estimated 9.6 million deaths in 2018. It is an eerie statement to present but it is vital to remember that the fight can be won with an unceasing effort and smart dietary planning. Giving yourselves a renewed hope each day should be the minimum requirement besides switching to positivity and endless optimism. We hereby seek to discuss the important components of the food related to ..read more

In the prescient words of Einstein ,“A calm and modest life brings more happiness than the pursuit of success combined with constant restlessness.” This is the shoutout every business person, entrepreneur and corporate needs to heed. With the rapidly changing world , the workspace is becoming more demanding than what it used to be a decade ago. According to the Seventh Annual Labor Day Survey of 2014 , 80% of workers feel stress on the job, almost half said they need help in learning how to manage stress. In the ensuing analysis , we discuss the most effective techniques to deal with stress fo ..read more

Mark Hyman had said ,“We know that food is a medicine, perhaps the most powerful drug on the planet with the power to cause or cure most disease.” He’s spot on with his assessment and for good reason. We have always talked about sickness and its treatment with the prism of Allopathy as it is the first thing that comes to mind. You’re not at fault as a majority of the respondents to a 2020 survey published in the International Journal of Research in Pharmaceutical Sciences have agreed to give preference to the allopathic medicines due to hectic lifestyle and easy availability of allopathy medic ..read more

Before getting into the big question that Why You Should Give Homeopathy A Try ? We’d like you to read this: Robin Sharma , the celebrated author , has put it succinctly and how , “Health is the crown on a well person’s head that only the ill person can see.” This is an enviable but a true statement which reminds us of the value of good health. We only miss it when we are sick and the daunting trips one makes to a clinic. With the pandemic of Covid-19 unrelenting in its canter , it has compelled us to have a relook at our fitness regimes. Call it a will of providence , it has opened the doors ..read more