For over a year we’ve all been facing an extremely stressful situation. Many conditions are exacerbated by stress, and psoriasis is no exception. In fact, it’s likely that many people were diagnosed with psoriasis for the first time during the pandemic. To make things worse, dealing with psoriasis can in turn increase stress, especially when … Read more
For migraine sufferers, self-care during the pandemic has been a particular concern. Stress can be a significant trigger for many, and for some people, the lockdowns and social distancing measures may have made it harder to keep your stress in check. At the same time, having to slow down and stay home may have helped … Read more
If you’ve been diagnosed with chronic migraines, you know that sometimes the painful, and often long-lasting symptoms can leave you feeling frustrated with yourself, your body, your doctors, and the people in your life. Sustaining a sense of self-love might feel out of reach when your own body seems to be fighting you. Enter Lizzo, … Read more
What Lizzo (and others) teach us about loving our bodies is that body positivity and self-care are not just for your Sunday afternoon to-do list—especially while on your breast cancer journey. Learning to love your body today and throughout the changes during treatments are vital for your mental and physical health, quality of life, and … Read more
“Learning to love yourself and learning to love your body is like a whole journey that every person, but more specifically, women, have to go through.” Lyrics from “My Skin” — Lizzo If you have psoriasis, you’re familiar with the daily work of learning to love your body. The nagging pain and itching can cause … Read more
It is important to understand that self-care is about adopting ways to consistently prioritize yourself and your mental wellness. By Dolly Kumar Every year, July 24th is marked as an international Self-Care Day and it means taking time to focus on activities that improve your mental health. Self-care has different connotations for different people. At … Read more
International Self-care Day serves as a reminder of the benefits of responsible self-care, calling on people to take charge of their health By Sandeep Verma, The healthcare landscape in India has evolved considerably. The pandemic has significantly impacted the sector, overwhelming the nation’s healthcare infrastructure and practitioners. This has exacerbated the effects of the low … Read more
Masonia Traylor was 23 when she was diagnosed with the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) in 2010. “The first couple of weeks, I just cried every day,” recalls Traylor. “I was reflecting on my whole life at 23, and I felt really disappointed in myself; questioned a lot of the decisions that I [had] made.” But … Read more
How do you know if your spouse is depressed, and what can you do to help? There are some healthy ways to encourage your partner to seek therapy, open up about their emotions, and work together to help them deal with depression. Signs Your Spouse Is Depressed Sudden changes in your spouse’s everyday habits or … Read more
Let us explore the acronym SELF to understand what happened, why and the way forward. (Photo source: IE) By Seema Lal Seeing one’s own children struggle can be one of the most painful experiences for a parent. Most of us remember how we have twitched our faces when our baby wailed it out during their … Read more