Author: Javeria Adil Chughtai

As the summers arrive and we get closer to the hot weather, people start to plan out many activities. These activities end up being indoors as the weather in Pakistan is not very friendly. Along with the weather, there come many conditions that we tend to ignore. In those many conditions, dehydration is the most important one. Dehydration occurs when the amount of water leaving the body is greater than the amount being taken in. The body is very dynamic and always changing. Water is a critical element of the body, and keeping the body adequately hydrated is a must…

Whenever I go back home, after greeting my family, my first activity is to look for my cat. My hyperactive 10 months old is always running around spreading happiness. My best relaxation therapy is when I cuddle and squeeze her unless she ends up screaming. I take time out to talk to her, spend time with her and play with her which definitely makes me forget everything happening around. We’ve always noticed how pet owners are busy with their fur-babies. Having fun and enjoying just being around them. These activities have always been a good way to keep a person…

There are many disorders that are disturbing and are taking over the world. Eating disorder, Bipolar disorder, Anxiety disorder and multiple more. Each one of them has its own place in upsetting a person. While these were doing their thing, another one of their types also decided to play its part. This malignant disorder, known as the sleeping disorder is taking over many youngsters. A disorder changes the way an individual is living, eating, behaving and sleeping. It affects a person’s overall health and safety and quality of life. Sleep deprivation affects the ability to perform daily tasks such as…

There are usually many confusions when you’re expecting for the first time. As it is the first time you are experiencing new changes in your body, you might get very insecure about how to treat yourself. Every doctor has their own experience and tips which possibly leaves you in confusion of what to follow and what to not. Your body changes a lot during pregnancy. Staying fit and keeping baby safe is all about small but crucial adjustments. There are usually many questions that come to mind when planning how to exercise during pregnancy. If you’re already an active person…

We always find women buying expensive stuff for their skin, running to beauty salons for facial treatment and doing every possible thing to keep their skin fresh. Some women worry about the frown lines they got over the years by criticising people, some try to improve the wrinkles they got. Almost everyone is familiar with the term “beauty sleep,” but what does it really mean? Turns out, it can mean a lot when it comes to your overall health—and not just for women. When people take care of themselves and sleep well, they tend to be happier, younger looking and…

For years I’ve struggled my way out of phobias, but I couldn’t talk, explain or express it to someone. I had a fear that people might judge me or dislike me of how I used to feel. These factors led to anxiety. Suppressing phobias and upsetting thoughts turned into anxiety and even the slightest hints of them upsets me in the present day. Mental illness refers to a wide range of mental health conditions — disorders that affect your mood, thinking and behaviour. Mental illness is not a stigma, it is something which can upset anyone. I’ve seen many people…

You might still be wondering what silent killer is we are talking about. If you think this silent killer is a person, it is not. This silent killer is the one that kills many people on a daily basis. Whether properly diagnosed or not. There is, in fact, no such thing as one disease called asthma. It kills many people every day. 1 person of every 10 families are suffering from it. Asthma is another word for inflammation and swelling in the airways. Worryingly, asthma kills indiscriminately. It does not matter if the symptoms are moderate or critical. Asthma is…

Many people around the world face a very perturbing problem known as hair fall and it often leaves them in a very unlikely situation. 60 percent of people around the world face hair loss and undoubtedly I am one of them. Hair fall is also known as alopecia. In the past, it was mostly known as a genetic problem but as time passed, researches prove that hair fall is not only genetic. Every 1 of 10 individual is concerned about the persistent hair fall they are facing and are looking out for ways to treat it. The first thing people…

You will always find people rant about their weight. They cry about their weight but they don’t understand that crying won’t shed the extra pounds they have. On the other hand, if you track those people down, you’ll find them munching onto whatever comes to their hand. Some people complain “khana to bilkul nahi khati lekin pata nahi kyun phir bhi moti hoti jaa rhi hun”. While you may hear some other say “mujhe to hawa bhi lage to weight zyada ho jata hai”. Please don’t believe if you hear anything like this and think there must be something wrong.…