By Aparna Mele, MD Mask-wearing during this COVID pandemic is crucial to preventing the spread of infection. But did you know that even something as simple as wearing a mask has distinct instructions on both how to wear it and how to remove it? Remember there is only one correct way to wear them and … Continue reading Masks
By Aparna Mele, MD November is National Healthy Skin Month, sponsored by the American Academy of Dermatology to remind us to pay more attention to our precious skin. Our skin’s health tells us a lot about our inner health too. This month raises awareness of all the processes we must do to keep our skin … Continue reading Healthy Skin Month
By Aparna Mele “Kindness is a language which the deaf can hear and the blind can see.” — Mark Twain How do children learn to care, feel connected to their communities, and know their impact in the world? Developing compassion in children is akin to developing muscle strength. The more you use your muscles, the … Continue reading Instilling Kindness In Our Kids
Although diet, sleep and lifestyle make a big difference when it comes to keeping your immune system healthy, essential oils can be a huge support! Find out here which essential oils are the best for keeping your immune system strong. use essential oils for diy cleaning and beauty, hormonal support, detoxing, skin care, overall health … Continue reading Essential Oils for Immunity
By Aparna Mele It’s back to school time (well, sort of) and whether your children are headed back to the school campus, signing up for a virtual school year, or doing some blend of both, packing school lunches remains high on a parent’s TO DO list this season. While convenient to just toss a mess … Continue reading Eco-Friendly Sustainable School Lunch
By Aparna Mele, MD Not just a trendy mental game, mindful eating is a sort of meditation in motion being actively studied for its far-reaching health benefits. This kind of practice, like other mindfulness techniques, emphasizes judgment-free awareness of your thoughts, emotions, and sensory experiences to help you focus on the meal you are eating, … Continue reading Put Your Mind on Your Eating and Your Eating On Your Mind
By Aparna Mele These most challenging times have made the issue of mental health more important than ever. The stress and uncertainty of the COVID-19 pandemic have been difficult enough, and now the social distancing requirements have led to profound changes in our daily routines. All of us are faced with daily uncertainty about how long this … Continue reading Mental Wellness During Challenging Times
By India Brand Equity Foundation India is the largest consumer of tea in the world – and the second largest producer of tea – including the world’s most popular tea varieties – like Assam and Darjeeling tea. Four main types of tea are produced based on how tea leaves are processed: Green tea (non-fermented) Black tea … Continue reading A Cup of Tea for Your Health
By Aparna Mele Metabolism, response to injury, stress levels, energy, reproduction — our endocrine system, the system of glands that produce hormones, regulates all these things. Essentially, hormones are the messengers that control many of our bodily functions. They regulate our physical health and our mood. Dopamine is responsible for reward-driven behavior and pleasure seeking. … Continue reading Happiness Chemicals
By Aparna Mele Most have probably never set out to read poetry for its health benefits, and furthermore most probably never realized reading poetry can actually improve your health. With many of us at home quarantined during the COVID pandemic, reading and writing poetry may take on a whole new incentive. Did you know that … Continue reading Poetry and Wellness
