Posts by Nidhi Thakur

Our minds naturally don't want to feel emotional or physical pain. The brain is hardwired to protect you from pain. Resisting emotional distress is a reflex, like yanking your hand away from a hot stovetop. In some situations, this mechanism keeps us safe, but not when what you are resisting is being present with your bipolar symptoms. The reality is that trying to protect yourself often - "backfires...
9/8/2023 4:00:00 AM
Iron is an essential mineral with various critical roles to play, the most important of which is transporting oxygen in the whole body as a component of red blood cells.Iron is an essential nutrient, which means you can only acquire it through food. Thus, it's Recommended Dietary Allowances (RDAs) in an average Indian adult man is 11 mg, and for women is 15 mg. To compensate for the iron lost during...
5/23/2022 6:30:00 PM
Mistake#1: Confusing the outcome for the goal.You probably have an outcome in mind, but an outcome isn't a goal. Everyone does this all the time. Important practical life skills—such as the right way to set goals, negotiating a raise at work, and budgeting for rent, utilities, and groceries— are not usually taught in school or at home. Some of us may have some catching up to do, and that's okay. Let's...
1/10/2022 4:59:30 AM
Do you have diabetes? If so, then it's essential to know which fruits should be avoided as part of a healthy diet. Before we get into the list of fruits for diabetics to eat, here is some general knowledge about fruit and its role in a diabetic diet: Fruit can be enjoyed by those who live with diabetes but should only make up about 10% of your total daily caloric intake.This means that even though...
12/6/2021 9:00:00 AM
The word yoga comes from the Sanskrit word yuj or "connect." Now, you must be thinking - what exactly are we connecting? The body, the mind, and the breath—via yoga poses, stretches, meditation, present moment awareness, mindful movement, and mindful breathing techniques. It's more like a total body wellness tool. Yoga practices can be designed to target specific issues, from anxiety to sleep problems,...
11/11/2021 9:00:00 AM
Pranayama - The Yoga BreathingOur minds can be unsteady, anxious, obstinate, fearsome, and full of noise sometimes. According to Vedic Hindu scriptures, the human mind is like a wild storm. If not tamed, it can become the reason for our destruction. Inhale & Exhale are the two basic actions of every human's life. These two life-sustaining actions have the solution to all your mental health problems.Pranayama...
9/21/2021 6:30:00 PM