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The Gayatri Mantra is one of the most powerful Vedic mantras, known for enhancing intellect, wisdom, and clarity of thought. For children, this mantra works like a mental detox—it cleans negative thoughts, sharpens decision-making, and strengthens the ability to focus for longer periods. It encourages kids to think deeply, stay honest, and remain curious about…
Most people don’t think much about when they poop, but the timing reveals how their gut and metabolism are working together. Our bowel movements follow a circadian rhythm, the same internal 24-hour clock that regulates sleep, hormones, and digestion. Research shows the colon is most active in the early hours after waking, which is why…
If you have type 2 diabetes or prediabetes, it seems mysterious and frustrating to be greeted with high blood sugar after an overnight fast-after all, one has not taken in any food since nighttime. Understanding why fasting blood sugar might spike overnight is crucial to managing diabetes appropriately and steering clear of unnecessary worry and…
Vitamin D, widely known as the “sunshine vitamin,” is essential for strong bones, healthy muscles, balanced immunity, a stable mood, and overall metabolic function. Yet, despite India’s abundant sunlight, many people remain deficient in this vital hormone. According to Surgical Gastroenterology Specialist Dr Anshuman Kaushal, also known as @theangry_doc on Instagram, the key to maintaining…
If you reach for whatever water feels convenient each morning, you may be missing how powerfully temperature shapes the way your body wakes up. Some people grab a cold glass for an instant hit of freshness, while others instinctively prefer warm water to ease the stomach and support digestion. Since hydration influences everything from bowel…
For many, making the bed is the first step of the morning routine. Straightening the sheets and fluffing pillows can feel like a satisfying way to start the day. However, Dr Myroslav Figura, an anesthesiologist at Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Centre and UCLA Santa Monica Medical Centre, warns that this seemingly harmless habit could actually…
NEW DELHI: Monday’s tragic incident of a blast outside Red Fort, in which nine people lost their lives, also had a bearing on bail hearing of an accused facing prosecution under anti-terror law UAPA for alleged links with terror organisation Islamic State, with SC dismissing his plea and terming the order as a message. Representing…
Sometimes, the dryness isn’t from breathing, it’s from stomach acid. During sleep, if acid refluxes into the oesophagus and reaches the throat, it can irritate the lining and cause that dry, sore feeling in the morning. Research published in the NIH in 2024, found that up to 20% of people with reflux experience “laryngopharyngeal reflux,”…
Hypertension, or High Blood Pressure, affects millions of people from all across the world. Known as a ‘silent killer’, Hypertension is extremely dangerous, and lead to heart attacks and strokes. Apart from diet, medication, and lifestyle changes, there are a couple of morning drinks, that if consumed regularly, can bring BP in control. However, remember…
Starting the day with caffeine (which is commonly found in tea or coffee) can dehydrate your body and strain kidney function, reducing its ability to filter uric acid efficiently. A 2021 study titled ‘Effect of caffeinated and decaffeinated coffeeon serum uric acid and uric acid clearance’ found that caffeinated coffee actually increased serum uric acid…
