Skin is not just a covering. It is our largest organ. It is the first barrier, and the interface through which we experience the world. Your skin is amazing in its ability to sense the world. Heat and cold, touch for example. But what happens if something happens to our
The cerebellum is a small part of your brain. It sits at the back of your skull, yet it manages one of the most vital functions that keeps you upright. Maintaining balance. Every second, it processes a flood of signals from your body. From your ears, eyes, muscles and joint.
Every moment, your senses are flooded with information. Scientists estimate that the human nervous system receives up to two million bits of data. Every second. Light, sound, touch, smell, and internal sensations all stream into your brain. Yet, from this vast ocean, you consciously process only about eight bits. The
Calcium is often sold to us as the magic bullet for strong bones. Drink milk or take supplements, and you will not develop osteoporosis. But the truth is more nuanced. Calcium by itself does not know where to go. It needs direction, almost like traffic lights guiding cars on a
Food does not flow. Grains clump. Salt absorbs moisture. Flour cakes when left in the air. Have you ever seen shredded carrots shredded flowing in any manner? Nature does not design food to be poured like sand through an hourglass. Yet, modern industry has made many foods free flowing. In
The other day, I was at the doctor's following up on my dengue. He casually mentioned that I had sinusitis. What is sinusitis and why do you get it? Sinusitis is often mistaken for a lingering cold. But it is a very specific condition. Your sinuses are hollow
Have you ever felt your arm or leg go numb after sitting in the wrong position? That tingling or numbness is not random. It is your body telling you that blood flow is being restricted. The reason? Soft tissue compression. Soft tissue is everything in your body that is not
Someone posted an article on Linkedin about preventive healthcare. A top-tier accounting firm had introduced a new policy. According to the policy you get penalised a large sum of money if you do not get a health check up. Wonderful! So an annual preventive check up will become the norm.
If you go onto the internet, you will find yourself inundated by promotions for protein. The essence of the message is that you will shortly die if you dont up your game with regard to protein. The thrust of the argument is that the world is protein deficient. We all
Your gut is home to trillions of microorganisms. Among them are a few that dominate in abundance. They play a role in digestion, immunity, and even mood regulation. The most important groups are Bifidobacteria and Lactobacillus. These species are often referred to as probiotics because they help maintain gut balance.
Have you been to a five star hotel recently? If you have, the decor, glamour and elegance may have impressed you. But have you ever crossed the door that takes you into the kitchen? It is almost like you are in a different world. There is even an advertisement for
Your brain has over 36 billion neurons. These neurons fire when you say something, think something or do something. So how can we understand how the brain actually works? For the longest time, one way was to plant electrodes in the brain and watch how neurons fired. But this could