Wellness Observer

Yoga has long been a soft power that  India  has possessed. Ever since PM Narendra Modi led dignitaries from 84 nations to perform a set of 21 yoga postures at Rajpath on 21st June 2015, International Yoga Day has been observed every year across the world. Yoga has been  Indias  greatest gift to the world after Arya Bhattas invention of zero. This year though, the Corona virus pandemic and lockdown restrictions seemed to hamper the IDY celebrations across the world. It was then that UNION, A platform for complete physical, mental and spiritual well being, and  Indias  leading event company Red Carpet Entertainers partnered with Amway to create a one-of-a-kind digital program using modern day technology to observe International Yoga Day 2020. The weekend program scheduled to start on June 20th is spread over 2 days and 7 sessions where policy makers, yogis, spiritual leaders, industry experts, Bollywood celebrities, authors, Ayurvedic & Homeopathic ...

Heal your self by  effortlessly using your hand gestures, which are  called as mudras.  We are talking about few of them here, which  really enhance your health and well being.  Mudras Gyan Mudra (Mudra of knowledge): Join the tip of your index finger with the tip of your thumb with both  the hands. Do it at least 10 to 15 minutes everyday.  Benefits mainly for brain function. You can do it anytime while sitting or in resting position.  Prithvi Mudra (represents Earth element):  Join the Ring finger tip with the tip of your thumb other fingers straight.  Do it at least 10 to 15 minutes everyday for better results.  To improve your physical health.  Varun Mudra (to balance your water element): Join the tip of the Little finger (Kanishthika) and the tip of the thumb.  For better results, do it at least 7 to10 minutes everyday.  Regulates menstrual cycle.  Helps to retain water.  Balances your emotional healt...

Tata Memorial Centre and National Cancer Grid supported clinical informatics company Navya, is providing online expert opinions to cancer patients. This service allows patients to upload their reports and get a response from world renowned experts within 24 hours. Anyone can register on Navya and receive an expert opinion from the comfort of their home. Since 2015, Navya’s Online Expert Opinion Service has been used by over 35,000 patients from 68 countries. Patients in Punjab , Haryana and Himachal region can also benefit from this service. Gitika Srivastava, Founder of Navya, said,  “While diagnosing the presence of cancer can be relatively straightforward, treatment is highly specialized and the number of experts experienced in managing complex cases is very few. Many cancers are curable or can be managed for a number of years if diagnosed early and treated appropriately. Choosing the right therapy can be the difference between the best possible outcome and failed treatment....

Alcis Sports, a cutting-edge Indian performance wear brand, organised Chandigarh Tri-City’s first full-fledged family run – Alcis Family Run here recently. The aim of the marathon was to create awareness about ‘Fitness as a Family Goal’ and ‘Save the Environment.’   Spearheaded by Coach Ravinder, a catalyst behind creating the most revolutionary running environments in India , the run was designed specifically for families and had three types of running and Walkathon. The main aim behind the run was to get families to come out and explore the joy of running together. Keeping a runner’s ‘never say die’ spirit, a solo 10K category was also included for those who wanted to run hard.   Roshan Baid, MD, Alcis Sports, said, “We have seen that most of the families have only one or sometimes two family members at the max who are conscious about fitness. Through this Family Run we waned to create a culture where the whole family comes out together, practices together and run...

One should abstain from drinking alcohol and smoking during the winter season as the amount of oxygen in the lungs is lower in cold temperatures, and smoking can trigger respiratory ailments, cardiovascular complications and high blood pressure. The cold weather also brings with it an increased incidence of Vitamin D deficiency, causing heart diseases and strokes, say senior cardiologists Dr K K Sethi and Dr Balbir Singh. Dr K K Sethi, Director-Cardiology, Delhi Heart & Lung Institute,   said, “Cold temperatures cause the heart arteries to constrict, thereby restricting the blood and oxygen flow to the heart. This often results in a rise in the blood pressure of patients with hypertension or existing cardiovascular disease.” Adding to this, Dr. Balbir Singh, Sr Interventional Cardiologist, Medanta The Medicity Hospital said, “ During winters we notice winter depression setting in especially amongst the elderly population. This causes an increase in stres...