Caution is the key for Diabetics during the festive season The festive season has arrived and is here to stay till the end of the year. In most cultures, festivities involve overindulgence, so far as food and drink is concerned. Where does the diabetic fit into all this? Does s/he simply give all of […]
Promoting Healthy Eating Habits for Positive Behavioural Outcomes in Kids
Promoting healthy eating habits in children is essential for their overall well-being and positive behavioural outcomes. Establishing these habits early in life can set the foundation for a lifetime of good health. Some of the Strategies that can promote healthy eating habits in kids are: Lead by Example: Children often model their behaviour after adults. If they see you making healthy food choices and enjoying nutritious meals, […]
Nutrition Guidelines for Thalassemia Girls and Women: What to Eat and What to Avoid
Thalassemia is a genetic blood disorder that affects the production of haemoglobin, the protein responsible for carrying oxygen in the blood. People with thalassemia require special attention to their diet to maintain optimal health and manage their condition effectively. This is true when it comes to thalassemia girls and women, as their nutritional needs may […]
The ABCs of Balanced Nutrition: Adequacy, Balance, and Moderation
We have heard of nutrition and how it builds us. We may directly refer to the food we consume as the only focal point for providing us with nutrition on a pro-rata basis. This is not an accurate definition, as nutrition is the combined result of whatever food we consume, along with the process the body undergoes to convert this same food to energy and several crucial components that the body needs. This […]
Monsoon Season – Tips to Stay Healthy and Fit
Monsoon showers have been blessing our surroundings. While nature blossoms in rain, the seasonal changes come with their pros and cons, as this season brings along a spectrum of health woes. As refreshing as it may feel, the onset of the rains brings with them a host of diseases and infections that can pose a serious range of […]
The Stigma Surrounding Mental Health in India and How to Reduce it
Mental health and psychological care in India have remained suppressed under an often-repeated phrase – ‘log kya kahenge?’ This cuts across gender, caste, religion, socio-economic class, and region in India, making people shy away from coming out in the open. The immense pressure to stay and act ‘normal’ manifests an unhealthy stigma against getting help. […]
6 Healthy Food Eating Habits to Inculcate
A new year means new resolutions and also new eating habits, right? Well, either to look good or firm or to even stay healthy without losing or gaining much weight, some proper habits if inculcated into the routine may help one stay fit, fabulous and healthy! Some tips and habits mentioned below which one could […]
MILLETS FOR A HEALTHIER FUTURE
Millets are small-seeded grains that have been cultivated for thousands of years across the world. The year 2023 has been declared by the United Nations as the International Year of the Millet, following a proposal by India. The Indian government has been promoting millets as a healthy and sustainable food option, and various initiatives have been launched to increase the […]
Summer Retreat: Enjoy These Refreshing Drinks To Beat The Heat
Image Source : google. com All you need is a glass of a refreshing summer cooler to quench your thirst and relieve your scratching throat from the heat. However, due to our busy schedules, we tend to opt for aerated drinks and sodas that are unhealthy. So to your rescue, Women Shine presents you with […]
Therapies To Cope-Up With Work-From-Home Breakdowns
Image Source : imageio.forbes.com The work-from-home (WFH) phenomenon, which grew widespread during the COVID-19 epidemic, altered the way we used to do things. The tendency not only threw off many people’s work-life balance but also produced a tense climate in most families. As a result of the aforementioned conditions, health concerns — primarily linked to […]