Summary: Indians are going to hate this piece of news. A new study says Turmeric might have zero medicinal properties in it. Shocking? Yes, because the good old Indian spice Turmeric is used like a medicine for various health benefits, and is now battling to retain the home remedy tag. Indians readily apply Turmeric on […]
Wellness
Ayush: Ministry created to revive traditional natural medicines
Ayush is a separate ministry created by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to revive the traditional healing forms of India. Earlier it was a department under the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW), but now its a separate ministry (headed by Shripad Naik). With the growing popularity of Yoga and Ayurveda, India is […]
Online Sexual Wellness Industry In India: Popularity of Sex toys increases despite commercial ban
The sexual wellness industry (adult products industry) is a multi-billion dollar industry globally, and is expected to grow at a healthy rate, with several new product categories getting introduced. Products like condoms, lubricants, gels, erotic lingerie, massagers to adult toys, role play costumes, board games, bondage, etc. are part of the industry. So where does […]
Top health benefits of drinking water (when to drink, how much to drink)
Although everybody knows about the importance of drinking water, very few actually drink adequate amount of water everyday. And that’s not all! There are many fitness enthusiasts, who workout regularly, have some sort of misconception when it comes to drinking water. There are many who avoid drinking water during workouts and wait till the end […]
Best Anti-Pollution Face Masks in India
Anti-Pollution Masks: There are times when major cities in India become like a gas chamber, and its quite dangerous time for all, especially the elderly, children, pregnant women and people with weak lungs. This is where an anti pollution mask comes handy. It not only lets you breathe easy but also filters out the toxic pollutants […]
Exercise and Medical Conditions: Understanding the Special Population
Special population includes people with conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, heart disease, or specific injuries and specific situations like pregnancy, postpartum, seniors, etc. This group has different fitness and exercise needs from the rest of the population, due to the risk factors involved. This information is important not just for personal trainers but also for […]
For a head-to-toe detox, head to Kalari Kovilakom in Kerala
If you need a head-to-toe detox, you should head to the Kalari Kovilakom, an Ayurvedic retreat, in Kerala, India. Specific programmes such as anti aging, weight management, detoxification, stress management, are also offered. Kalari Kovilakom used to be the palace of the ancient Vengunad Kingdom in Kerala, but now serves as a resort/ retreat offering […]
Shocking: Researchers say Coke and Pepsi fund Health Groups to silence them
For some this may comes as a shock, while some may say that they always kew about this collusion; an Amercian study now reveals that Coke and Pepsi funded several Public Health Groups (during the period 2011 to 2015) to stop them from pushing for laws regulating soda. During the same period, the two beverage […]
Hot stone bath, Bhutanese wellness ritual that heals joint pains (and even your soul)
Hot stone bath is a Bhutanese wellness ritual that heals joint pains (and even your soul). Many believe that the ritual is a mix of Tibetan Kum Nye medicine and Indian Ayurveda. The stones release their minerals and the leaves in the water release their essential oils in the traditional DOTSHO or Bhutanese hot tub. […]
Scholarships for Fitness, Exercise, Sports and Wellness Studies
Dabur India Scholarships for Ayurveda Students It seems like after Yoga, Ayurveda is going to make a splash all over the world. Not only more people are keen to know about Ayurveda, Indian companies now want Indian students to deeply understand the ancient Indian science of medicine. Indian company Dabur has launched the AyurMedha scholarship, […]