Counselling and Stress Management Tips

Music is a major relaxation technique used across different age groups. Music helps in soothing the mind and release many feel good hormones.
The use of listening to music as an economic, non-invasive, and highly accepted intervention tool has received special interest in the management of stress and stress-related health issues.
Current findings indicate that music around 60 beats per minute can cause the brain to synchronise with the beat causing alpha brainwaves (frequencies from 8 ...more

A dysfunctional family comprises of destructive and harmful parenting along with a persistent lack of concern for the child. The harmful effects that a dysfunctional family wreaks on a child often go unnoticed and unacknowledged. In most cases, no action is taken to rectify the situation or to minimize the negative effects on the child.

When the distress caused to the child is severe and long-drawn, it may lead to the development of psychological conditions such as anxiety, depression, ...more

Everyone feels anxious at some point in time or another. However, simply feeling anxious is quite different from what people with anxiety disorder feel on a daily basis. A number of conditions can be termed as anxiety disorders and all of them have an underlying trigger, which causes the nervousness, fear and terror, in certain situations.

However, people often disregard anxiety disorders as simple nervousness. Here are some reasons why anxiety disorders can be extremely serious and war...more

Cerebral palsy and occupational therapy -

In order to recover the skills that are required for leading an independent and a satisfying life after any injury or disease, an occupational therapist is required. The word occupation refers to the tasks which one has to perform every day, not to one s profession. Muscle and joint coordination issues can be fixed with the help of occupational therapy in case if kids. These include daily activities like eating, brushing using the toilet. With t...more

It is very vital to prevent the onset of disease before it can turn your life upside down. One of the most popular forms of alternative medicine, Unani stresses on the importance of prevention of diseases. Here are the six essential prerequisites that have been laid down by the Unani system for the promotion of good health and overall well-being:

Air: Good and clean air is vital in order to maintain good health. Today, many people are affected by several diseases due to excessive levels...more

Chai our good old stress tonic, freshens & energizes us through the daily grill of life!

How many of you love to sip on chai & how often you have it??

Well, if you are chai lover, here s a simple way to make your daily cuppa healthy- just add in a pinch of elaichi (cardamom) powder to it!!

A regular intake of elaichi powder helps to -

Add antioxidants which protect our body cells
Detoxify
Improve digestion & reduce stomach discomfort
Reduce infect...more

Body dysmorphic disorder is a type of psychiatric disorder. It is when you cannot think about one or more defects or flaws in your appearance. These flaws are usually very minor and sometimes even unnoticeable. This is actually a much more serious disorder than many other people may think. This is because people with body dysmorphic disease may avoid many situations and also suffer from severe anxiety or shame. Here is everything you need to know about body dysmorphic disease.

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Most children develop certain repetitive behaviours at an early age, but it is the frequency, persistence or its effects on the overall well-being of the child which could qualify it as a disorder . These habits include

Repetitive sucking of the thumb
Biting of the nails
Hitting his own self
Pulling his/her own hair
Holding on to his breath without any reason
This refers to the behavioural issues of your child which cause the child to misbehave more often; this can ...more

Marriage or any healthy relationship is a bonding, and not binding. Finding the right person and living happily ever after is only true in fairy tales. In reality, once you find the right partner, maintaining and nurturing the relationship bond itself takes a lifetime and living happily solely depends on HOW you cultivate a relationship with your partner.

Communication is one of the chief ingredients besides trust, understanding, love, care, companionship and empathy in a happy and succ...more

Over the years, infidelity has surfaced as the single most common reason that has the ability to shatter and dismantle a perfectly happy relationship. Infidelity can occur in any and every form of relationship and in each of them it is deemed as unacceptable and uncalled for. Lack of affection has been generally identified as the primary cause why people stray.

However, there are other reasons too that cause infidelity. Some of them are:

Bad judgment: The person who is held res...more