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Healthy communication is the key to successful relationships in life. However, this does not always involve pleasant conversations. Sometimes, there are some difficult conversations that need to happen to maintain peace in that relationship as well as in our lives. So, it's okay if these conversations make you anxious. Following are some ways to help you make these conversations easier: 1. Ask yourself if you are ready: Having these conversations is not easy, so it is important that you o

Vitamin D is produced by cholecalciferol and UV photon reaction as the sunlight touches our bodies.  You can also consume vitamin D, but it is not naturally present in many foods. Here is a list of foods that are rich in vitamin D under each category * Veg/Vegan food items rich in vitamin D 1. Cheese 2. Fortified milk and yogurt. 3. Mushroom 4. Fortified Milk (Soy, Almond, Oats...) 5. Tofu * Non-Veg food items rich in vitamin D 1. Egg yolks 2. Salmon 3. Cod liver oil 4. Tuna *

What's the difference between an apple and apple juice? Is the nutritional value same in both of them? When we eat an apple, our body works to process it, and we chew, then it goes down the stomach and further gets diluted in there. So the longer the process, the longer it takes for sugar to get into our bodies. But when we drink apple juice (best case—with no added sugar), the sugar gets into our body very quickly, and this immediacy stresses our body out. Leave alone the fiber loss while chu

Why do we constantly compare our kids with their siblings or other children*?* Whether it is their grades, sports performance, or careers, why do other kids become the benchmark for measurement? While our intentions may be pure and we may simply want to nudge our kids to do better— often, comparison results in the opposite. It steals joy. It increases anxiety and stress levels while lowering their self-esteem. The kids get discouraged and feel like nothing is enough. As a result, they might ev

"You must choose this career stream!" "You went where and with whom?" We're sure you're aware of what it feels like to hear these phrases as a kid—the sinking feeling of your parents just not getting you. Such conversations not only discourage you, but also leave you regretting the fact that you shared anything in the first place. Why are we discussing this? If you felt this way towards your parents, your kids might feel the same for you! Here are 4 steps to becoming a more approachable par

We've all been guilty of cheating on our diet on bad days. What if there was a way to some guilt-free pleasure? Turns out, certain foods can improve your mood without negatively impacting your diet. In fact, they might just improve it! These healthy foods have an impact not only on your physical but also your mental fitness. Let's have a look at these healthy mood boosters: 1. Buttermilk & yogurt contain a healthy amount of 'probiotics' that assist indigestion. Research states that probi

Often, we keep our emotions to ourselves. We tend to do this because of fear of any backlash or judgement. However, if you don't express yourself effectively, it might affect you both mentally and physically. Here are 3 tips to express yourself effectively: Acknowledge your emotions - Stop denying your emotions. It's okay to feel sad or angry. Acknowledging them might also help in reducing anxiety and depression, thereby improving your mental health. Consider that you're attracted to one of y

Self-care is an important practice for your mental and physical well-being. It is a life-long commitment that requires you to be persistent. Following are some tips to help you maintain a mentally and physically healthy lifestyle: 1. Be gentle with yourself: This includes being gentle with yourself in tough times as well. For example, forgiving yourself for mishaps, accepting yourself even when you aren't at your best, loving yourself even when you think you don't deserve it, etc.

We've all been there. You said something you didn't mean to your parents out of anger. They said something back. Mutual yelling. You both walk away feeling you're absolutely right. Then, for the entire day, you feel guilty about what you said and just want to make things right! Let's face it if your parents are in a bad mood, the whole house has a gloomy aura to it, right? Whatever the argument is, the only way to move on is to actually talk about it and resolve it! So, let's see how to start