by DrHemaKalan | Sep 3, 2022 | From the Editor, Wellness
Over the last few months, I have come across many frustrated patients who are tired of taking chronic medication, tired of not feeling well, tired of feeling uncomfortable in their bodies and tired of doctors. They are tired of being prescribed a pill whenever they...
by DrHemaKalan | Sep 3, 2022 | Wellness
From the age of 45, women seem to gain weight much more easily especially around their waist area. It doesn’t seem to be a diet issue as even a healthy diet doesn’t seem to show any benefit. So what causes this fat, why is it important to target it and how do we bring...
by DrHemaKalan | Sep 3, 2022 | From the Editor
By now I’m sure you’ve seen our new Logo a few times. It encompasses many elements which I will outline. The Logo is a ‘budding lotus’ which symbolizes rebirth, regeneration, rising out of a dark place to flourish. Each day is an opportunity to start over to reach...
by DrHemaKalan | Sep 3, 2022 | Nutrition, Wellness
Not sure about you, but ever since the April Holidays, I have felt off kilter. I thrive on routine (like most people, I suppose) and so when that was taken away from me, I felt as if I had lost control over my life. I know that life is a process and not a structure...
by DrHemaKalan | Sep 3, 2022 | From the Editor, Wellness
When we are faced with a health crisis, we often need to make changes that require our time, energy and effort. It can be very overwhelming especially when you don’t seem to have enough hours in the day already. However, we need to remember that our first priority in...
by DrHemaKalan | Sep 3, 2022 | From the Editor, Wellness
The human body is so resilient and always wants to heal from illness. Health and disease are the opposite ends of the spectrum of living. Most people tend to lie in the middle. You are not 100% healthy one day and become sick the next. Ancient forms of healing...
by DrHemaKalan | Feb 25, 2018 | From the Editor
Humans are exposed to radiation from electromagnectic fields on a daily basis. Whilst we need this technology, we need to learn to use this in a safe manner so that we protect ourselves as well as our loved ones. Here are a few tips: Always try to use a corded...
by DrHemaKalan | Feb 22, 2018 | From the Editor
Do you have these symptoms? If so, you could be hypothyroid. Weight gain, constipation, fluid retention, fatigue, puffy face Brittle, weak nails. Dry, coarse, sparse hair. Anxiety, panic attacks, irritability, brain fog Husky voice, dry elbows, cold hands and feet...
by DrHemaKalan | Jun 28, 2017 | Mind-body-Spirit Connection, Wellness
International Day of Yoga 2017 With International Yoga Day this month, I would like to take the opportunity to thank all those yoga instructors for allowing me into their space and enlightening people on healthy living. I am deeply grateful for your time as well as...
by DrHemaKalan | Jun 20, 2017 | Nutrition
Ms X and her hypertension A few weeks ago, Ms X came to see me for her ‘resistant hypertension.’ She had seen a few doctors before, throughout the years to help control it. We started with the basics which meant looking at her lifestyle. I advocated that...
