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The sight of hair circling the shower drain or bunches caught in a hairbrush has us all dreading - are we losing too much hair? Research says, some hair loss per day is healthy and normal – the question is how much hair fall should cause worry?There are a few factors that affect hair: One of the key reasons for hair loss is stress. Take time to unwind and relax each day. Just 15 minutes of quiet focused meditation can do wonders for our health. Frequent washing of hair with stro …

Amy was in a good place emotionally and physically. She had always been an early achiever, graduated early, started her career, married young and started her family soon thereafter. She would soon be approaching a milestone birthday, her 35th year. Although of late, she would feel fatigued, have slumps in her mood and sudden breakouts of acne. Upon consultation with her doctor, she became aware of the various chemical and physical changes occurring in her body with growing age. These change …

Maya wiped the mashed banana off her forehead for the umpteenth time, sighed, grabbed a flannel, and moved to the ginormous task again - feeding her 2year old. Many have been there, where it felt easier to run a marathon than feed your moody toddler. However, sometimes it’s the simple things that work magic. Understanding what is making your child fussy and handling it in a calm and gradual manner is important.A rule to remember is that children thrive in a routine; have a set time for meals …

The quintessential question that mothers and working professionals ask – What is a balanced meal? The definition of nutrition has changed over the years with an evolving human population. With the variety of options now available in the kitchen, simple decisions such as preparing breakfast and dinner seem complex. Choosing nutritious ingredients to build a healthy meal needs careful planning. A balanced meal is one that contains the major food groups - protein, fats, carbohydrates and veg …

We’re all guilty of indulging in too much good food over the holidays, because ‘tis the season to be jolly’ and all that. But coming back from a break, we resolutely decide to get more fit. We also fail to remember that by the time the second week rolls around, we’re elbow deep in fast food with no signs of a workout or an exercise regime anywhere on the horizon. Wouldn’t it be nice to have one year where the resolution to stay fit and active is actually met; even if that means eating right and …