This isn’t meant to be an essay. I just hope to touch on the benefits of going barefoot. The topic and it’s nuances have enough material to become a set of textbooks. I’m not expert enough to do that. I can only speak from my personal experience. It is up to you to decide how […]
Month: December 2017
De Quervain’s Tenosynovitis
I’m not going into the medical definition of the condition as thats not going to help any of you. Here’s a link to have a quick look at what it is https://g.co/kgs/1oB7ah Anyway, the usual methods to treat the problem is , in order of progression is…. 1. Rest, icing/heat, bracing 2. Painkillers/ anti inflammatory […]
Tracking your own cholesterol
If there’s anything that sets the most hardcore foodie straight, it’s “cholesterol” Think about all the recent meals you’ve enjoyed yourself with friends. At least half the time is wasted on discussions about cholesterol. And if you overhear the discussion at the neighbouring table, you’ll find that they’re talking about the same topic. Might as […]
Healing Yourself
Modern medicine works well for acute illnesses and accidents. It doesn’t do well for lifestyle diseases. Lifestyle diseases need lifestyle interventions. And lifestyle changes need to be individualised. You can argue that modern medicine does advocate lifestyle changes. No one can tailor make a plan for you, like you, yourself can. What I hope to […]
Losing Belly Fat
The bad news first. -Spot reduction with specific exercises doesn’t work. Good news- you don’t need much exercise to lose fat. Bad news – belly fat goes last. Bad news again- you’ll have to go on a diet. The belly fat that you’re desperately trying to lose, actually has a purpose, other than making you […]
Evolution is trying to kill you!
I got asked this question by a friend who is trying very hard to quit smoking. He wanted to know why humans have this unique self-destructive tendency. Since the conversation was over Whatsapp, I didn’t reply in length. This is the answer I came up with when I found some free time. All life, Humans […]