Author: Anil Malik

Most people struggle with one issue at some point of time in their life and that is Weight Loss. While some face this issue at a young age, others gain weight later in life. Especially for women, weight gain after childbirth and as they age is something that is troublesome. Weight gain is the cause of many other diseases. Hence it is always best to maintain the optimum body weight. If weight is an issue, then there are some natural ways to reduce it. Cinnamon along with honey can be used to help lose weight while maintaining a diet regime along with regular exercise. Cinnamon, though known more as a spice, actually has a medicinal history as well. It has been used in ancient Chinese, Egyptian as well as European medicines. Research suggests that cinnamon boosts metabolism and also helps lower cholesterol. Honey is a natural substance that has high…

As you all are aware that in the game of tennis there are four top tournaments in the world, which are known as Grand Slams, and they are the Australian Open which is played every year in January, French Open played in June, Wimbledon played in July and the USA Open played in September. Out of these four, the French Open is considered as toughest as it is played on clay court, which is very slow in nature and it really requires a strong body to play long rallies during the match. In this blog, I am describing the top five final matches in the ladies’ section which are considered as the top 5 women’s singles finals. 5 Chris Evert vs Martina Navratilova 1986 This was their third successive meeting in the French Open final. Martina won the title in 1984, and Chris Evert came to the 1986 finals as…

Some two weeks back, I started writing about naturopathy and various therapies which are practiced by naturopaths.  Today’s article (blog) is the last in the series, and it is on AIR THERAPY Air and water are among the basic elements of life on earth. Life exists on the earth due to both of them. The human body is made up of the five elements of earth, sky, air, water, and fire. Among them, this air is considered the second fundamental element. Just as water is life, the air is the soul of living creatures. If we do not breathe for a few seconds, we often feel suffocated. Therefore, the air is a vital element for human beings to live. Air therapy helps human beings to treat all the diseases of the body through the air intake. The procedure of Air Therapy The maximum benefit of air therapy cm e availed…

Continuing with various therapies in naturopathy, in this blog I am writing about : Magnet Therapy It is a science as well as an art, having knowledge of human organisms and the expertise to cure through the appropriate application of Magnets. This alternative branch of medicine is called Magnet therapy, Bio Magnet therapy or Mango therapy. Evidently it is far reaching in terms of possibilities in physical as well as mental disorder treatment through exposure to the magnetic fields. This therapy utilizes the natural energy of magnetism that is important to human existence and overall health. Magnet designed specifically for human applications contain the power to interact with the energy system of the body, in order to create a distinct field for efficient cellular and hence organic activities. Be it localized or generalized application of magnets, the outcome tends to be visible on the basis of functioning of cells, and…

Continuing with various therapies in naturopathy, this article will cover Chromo therapy or Colour therapy. Chromo Therapy This therapy is best used as a supportive therapy along with other natural methods of conserving health like correct diet, adequate rest and relaxation, exercise, yogi asanas and so on. According to the practitioners of this therapy, the cause of any disease is traced to the lack of specific colour in the system. Chromo therapy is a technique that restores imbalance by applying coloured light to the body. In ancient times, it was a popular method of curing diseases. Some 2500 years back, Pythagoras applied colour light therapeutically and colour halls were used in ancient Egypt, China, and India. Sunlight plays an important role in the recovery from chronic diseases. The sun’s rays contain seven different colours, ie rainbow colours-violet, indigo, blue, green, yellow, orange and red. These rainbow colours are natural colours…

Continuing with my article on various therapies in naturopathy, today I am writing about Massage Therapy. Massage Therapy Massage is also a modality of naturopathy and is quite essential for maintaining good health. Massage involves acting and manipulating the body pressure-structured, unstructured, stationary, or moving-tension, motion or vibration, done manually or with mechanical aids. Target tissues may include muscles, tendons, ligaments, skin, joints, or other connective tissue, as well as lymphatic vessels. Massage can be applied with the hands, fingers, elbows, knees, forearms, and feet. There are over eighty different recognized massage modalities. It aims at improving blood circulation and strengthening bodily organs. In the winter season, sunbath after massaging the whole body is a well-known practice of preserving health and strength. It bestows the combined benefits of massage and sun rays therapy. In disease conditions, necessary therapeutic effects can be obtained through specific techniques of massage. It is a…

In today’s weekend blog, I am writing about Bollywood star kids who failed to make it big as compared to their fathers/mothers. Let us take a look at some of these star kids: 1 Zayed Khan– Son of actor Sanjay Khan, he debuted in 2003 in the film ‘Chura Liya Hai Tumne’ with another newcomer Esha Deol (who is being covered separately). This film was a super flop. After that, he was seen with  Shar Rukh Khan in ‘Main Hoon Na’, which was a super hit. Other films in which he worked did not take his career anywhere. 2 Uday Chopra– Son of Producer/Director Yash Chopra. He made his debut on ‘Mohabbatein’, which was a hit although it was multi starrer. However, the movies that followed soon after did not yield any magic, except his role in Dhoom series. 3 Tusshar Kapoor– Son of actor Jeetendra. He made his debut…

Continuing with my article on various therapies of naturopathy, today I am writing about Acupressure therapy. ACUPRESSURE It is a form of touch therapy that utilizes the principles of acupuncture and Chinese medicine, which run on the pressure principle-it literally translates as ‘finger pressure’. It is an alternative medicine technique based on the concept of life energy that flows through the ‘meridians’ in the body and is essentially a method of sending a signal to the body. Acupressure is meant to work on your body when you find a block in its daily function, or certain bodily processes go off track. Consider acupressure as an effective form of stimulation, used to help relax the muscle and to sustain improvement with minimum recurrence of symptoms. In the treatment, physical pressure is applied to certain points with the aim of clearing blockages. It helps to correct function imbalances and restore flow, thus…

Continuing with my article/blog on various therapies available in Naturopathy, today I am going to write about Acupuncture. ACUPUNCTURE It is a form of therapy that involves inserting very thin needles into the body. Practitioners insert needles at different locations and depths to treat different health issues. This therapy can help relieve pain and treat a range of complaints. Some people believe that it works by balancing vital energy and others believe that it has a neurological effect. Acupuncture has roots in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and is now a common complementary treatment worldwide. As it involves inserting needles into the body to stimulate sensory nerves in the skin and muscles. This may help treat chronic pain and other physical conditions. How does it work?- TCM explains that health is the result of a harmonious balance of the complementary extremes of Yin and Yang of the life force known as…

I am continuing with my article on various naturopathy therapies, and today I am writing about Mud therapy and Hydrotherapy. Mud Therapy It is used for giving coolness to the body. It dilutes and absorbs the toxic substances of the body and ultimately eliminates them from the body. These days naturopathy practitioners are increasingly making use of mud or moistened earth for treating various health problems. It has been found to be effective in curing a wide variety of disorders, such as conjunctivitis, congestion, headaches, skin problems, glaucoma etc. Mud therapy in naturopathy involves the scientific use of moistened earth in a proper manner, so as to benefit the body from within. Preparation of Mud Pack Mud packs are made with clay that is obtained from 10 cm under the earth. It is made sure that the mud does not contain pebbles, compost, or any impurities. It is poured into…