Anxiety is a very common emotion experienced by most of us in response to being confronted with an unpleasant and potentially harmful trigger, typically characterized by feelings of fear, anger, sadness, and panic. Anxiety is in fact, a protective mechanism designed to prevent ourselves from engaging in potentially harmful behaviours and to cope with a...
Month: March 2019
Can Dietary Habits Cause Headache?
About 70% of headache sufferers are women. Many people endure headaches consistently, never dreaming that there are certain foods that cause a headache. Of course, if you have a frequent headache, a lot depends upon your genetic predisposition and family history. Foods that Cause a Headache Sometimes weather changes, strong odours, perfumes, bright lights and...
Management of menopausal complaints, mild hypertension, acidity, low immunity, borderline cholesterol, obesity using the ‘Integrated Approach’ in a patient with history of ovarian cancer.
Journal: Journal of Indian Dietetic Association Author: Anjali Mukerjee ABSTRACT : A 43-year-old female was diagnosed with ovarian cancer in the year 2000, following which a hysterectomy was performed in the year 2010. After the surgery, the patient received six cycles of conventional chemotherapy treatment in 2010. She presented at the Health Total centre in January 2017....
Integrated Approach in the Management of Acid Reflux, Hypertension and Obesity
Journal: International Journal of Health Sciences & Research (www.ijhsr.org) Author: Anjali Mukerjee ABSTRACT: Acid reflux and acidity are common gastrointestinal disorders having great impact on a patient’s quality of life. The drugs usually prescribed to provide promising results often mask unresolved physiological problems and cause further complications. The subject of this study is a 49-year-old female who...
Management of GERD, Obesity and PCOS Leading to Successful Conception Using the ‘Integrated Approach’
Jounal: International Journal of Scientific Research Biological Sciences Author: Anjali Mukerjee Abstract- The purpose of this case study was to determine the effect of an Integrated Approach that included patient-specific nutritional therapy, Ayurveda and lifestyle modifications, on body weight and symptoms associated with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). PCOS is a clinical condition common among women,...
Management of Hyperlipidemia, Obesity and Digestive Complaints Using the Integrated Approach
Journal: International Journal of Interdisciplinary Research and Innovations Author: Anjali Mukerjee Abstract: Childhood obesity not only increases the risk of obesity in adulthood, but is also a risk factor for cardiovascular disease and diabetes later in life. The subject of this case study was a 28-year old obese male who presented with a history of childhood obesity and...
Supplements that boost Immunity!
I cannot effectively express the humility, wonder, strength, beauty and harmony that exist in nature. The human body is a marvel of nature and is highly capable of looking after itself. All you have to do is enhance your body’s natural immune system and make it as strong as it possibly can be. You should...
Tips for eating out
You can eat out and eat healthy too. With a little planning and preparation, you can easily develop a strategy for eating out without blowing your diet. Suggestions for Eating in Specific Types of Restaurants There is a myriad of healthy snacks and meal options available and they are just as affordable and delicious as...
I feel younger, energetic & lighter
I tried the 10-day detox box, from Health Total, and the experience was worth recording. Having tried detoxing a few times on my own, I had some experience of what the same can be like. An average day for me involves travelling in the heavy Mumbai traffic, working hard, and of course, partying hard. This...
What happens when you drink!
Alcohol is the most popular recreational drug in the world. The pleasures of drinking alcohol are undeniable. When you start drinking you feel more relaxed, more confident and sociable. But we also know that drinking too much alcohol is bad for us. The short term effects can be hangover, tiredness but in the long run,...
Varicose Vein
Veins are blood vessels that carry blood from the body upwards to the heart. Inside your veins are tiny one-way valves that open to let the blood through and then close to prevent it flowing backwards. Sometimes, the valves of the veins can lose their elasticity due to prolonged high pressures in the veins, causing...
Inability to conceive
While reasons for infertility among men and women vary. Nevertheless, eating a balanced diet and maintaining a healthy weight benefits several body functions; prime amongst these is the ability to conceive. Modifying a diet is a lot cheaper than getting involved with artificial methods of insemination. This is not to say that these procedures can...
Common Skin Allergies
Skin allergies that are common like urticaria are characterised by raised red skin rashes or bumps that appear in varying shapes and sizes. One distinct trait of urticaria is their tendency to change size rapidly and to move around, disappearing in one place and reappearing in other places, often in a matter of hours. Some...