Do you have a vitamin D deficiency? We tell you how you can get your dose from natural sources and of course, supplements. What is vitamin D? It is a fat soluble vitamin which is needed for bone strength in human body. It is stored in the liver and fatty tissues. Did you know that…
Never underestimate the power of a woman who knows what she wants. Due in roughly 2 months from now, the 35-year-old athlete has been practicing on court with her prominent bump. Serena Williams Rules With her passion, she is defying the common misconception that exercising or engaging in sports during pregnancy might be unsafe. Serena was…
Between household chores, running errands, cooking meals and everything that needs attention in daily life, not everybody has the time or money to spend on fitness classes or a gym membership. For some, the best way to get fit is by incorporating mini habits into day to day activities. Below are 5 tips on how…
I am not a gym-freak or a health nut. I exercise because I don’t have an alternative. I also don’t believe that I should deprive the foodie in me. I have made fitness a part of my life the past couple of years. It hasn’t been an easy journey. It has had ups, downs and plateaus.…
I was always sure I would be breast-feeding my child as long as possible. The moment came; my son had an instant latch! It felt so natural and perfect! I joined my husband abroad when my son was 2 months old. As you can guess, there was no house-help. The Korean winter was so harsh, I could…
Balance Bike – a pedal-free bicycle- was enjoyed by my son and I thought this would be a good platform to share some information regarding it. Surprised? A bicycle without pedals, but yes, it is true! The bike does not have pedals nor training wheels. My son showed little interest in rocking horse and ride-on. Ride-on wheels used to…
Welcome to the longest running show of your lives ever: Judging Mom!! My son is two, and I have finally figured that the show will go on. I understand everyone who is judging love kids and are just concerned. But should they really be making me self doubt my own parenting? Pet Peeves: Why is he wearing…
Before the lines were drawn, before the anti-vaccine movement, and definitely long before the discredited Dr. Andrew Wakefield who embellished the research that connected autism with the MMR vaccine, there was Helen Keller. In 1882, at a year and a half old, Helen was struck with a serious viral disease. Research suggests possibly scarlet fever, meningitis or…
Kale, is one among the healthiest greens available. It is known for its vitamins and minerals. My husband wanted to try this kale juice for a very long time and last week he got a big bag of cleaned baby kale. Instead of trying something Indian with kale, I thought I will go for some…
Staying Fit/healthy and shedding few (???) pounds that I gained during postpartum is one of my biggest challenges and still is. Balanced diet and exercise are the key factors for staying fit. Diet is a separate topic which needs to be discussed in a separate post. Coming to the exercising part, the main concern is time.…
With the New Year , we have a new series for you all – Yoga Q & A with Uma Uma Kunda is a yoga teacher and an internal medicine physician. She lives with her husband and 2 kids in Davis, CA. We start off with this question: “We all spend long hours in front of…
Lot of us wonder what to eat and what should we be giving our families to eat, especially kids!!! Sangeeta has the answers!! Though she doesn’t need an introduction, I’ll give a little intro for the folks who don’t know her. She is a prolific food blogger, who manages three blogs: Healthfood desivideshi , Banaras ka Khana , Ayurveda on…
Hello mommies, Hope you and your little ones are doing well. Here I am with my first post on IMC , the weight loss journey 🙂 Let me tell you I am a foodie to the core , and I took my pregnancy and post delivery phase to indulge in everything I could , right from ice…
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