Latest Articles By Jyothi Shyamsunder
Caring For The Dying
An old Greek myth talks about the story of a man who did not want to die and hence begged the gods to grant him immortality and eternal youth. Tired of his pestering they gave him his request. He grew old, watched his family die, and saw his friends pass away. The people he loved were gone, leaving him lonely and in despair. He again begged the gods, this time to allow him to die. They agreed, and he died the happiest man on earth.
Read MorePain Is Inevitable But Suffering Is Not: Untangling From The Identification
Losing a job, the birthing pain of a mother, becoming physically or mentally unwell, death and similar things are Pains that we are certain to face in life as a human being. But the question is if Pain is inevitable then is Suffering (the way we respond to Pain) also inevitable? If Suffering is inevitable then, of course, we just need to sit and worry and feel miserable about Pain all the time. But the fact is that Suffering is not inevitable and hence we can respond to Pain in a wise manner.
Read MoreMindful Motherhood
A visit to the doctor confirms the pregnancy and the joy of the to-be mother is unparalleled. And it suddenly dawns on her ‘oh god! I’m going to have a baby!’. Along with experiencing the joy of becoming a mother the journey has its own trials such as fear of labor, depression, anxiety, feeling overwhelmed. This takes a toll on her mental health. Simply put it can be hard for some women. The good news is it needn’t be that hard if she practices Mindfulness.
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How Lifestyle Choices Impact Heart Health
“Prevention is better than cure”, the age-old adage that we have been taught all through our lives, only gets truer as one gets older ...
Heat Waves
As the summer season begins what steps can be taken to prevent heat strokes and what impact it will have on overall health ...
Nurturing Children's Well-Being
The article sheds light on the crucial role of early childhood policies ...
Fostering Sustainable Livelihoods In Rural Communities
This article focuses on cultivating empowerment through environmental conservation ...
Air Quality Matters
This article emphasises on why educational institutions must prioritise ventilation systems ...
‘Illness To Wellness’ & Yolohealth Awareness Campaign
Gathers steam, two-day camp at Birla Mandir sensitises citizens on the importance of preventive health testing ...