Bridging a special need through drama
The show is over but the impact of getting on stage and following their dreams will linger for a long time…….and now the hope is to carry the message forward to encompass the whole country. The message is all about drama therapy and its impact on both children and adults with special educational needs. “We [...]
Take good care of your hands
Pain in the hands is a common complaint. Numerous structures within your hands could give rise to symptoms. Joint disease, nerve related issues and blood vessel problems are some of the key causes of hand ache. The human hand is a remarkable tool that helped us in leaps and bounds during many evolutionary steps. Your [...]
Those quick fix energy drinks
Yes, the rat race has taken its toll on most of us. We are constantly living in the fast track. We sleep less, work more and require stimulants to keep us going. For some of us it will be coffee or even tea, for some, energy providing food or some type of hydration while others [...]
Here’s to healthier and better living
Informal, interactive and easy-to-understand were the underlying chords throughout a Lecture on ‘Health for busy people – be more productive and achieve greater career success with a healthier lifestyle’ by well-known Dr. Sanjiva Wijesinha. At the lecture held on November 7 at the Galadari Hotel, Dr. Wijesinha points out that many busy executives have been [...]
Five key points for human wellbeing
The results of a worldwide Gallup poll identified five essential elements for human wellbeing: Career, social, financial, physical and community wellbeing. Last month I discussed the first two elements and this month I will write on the last three. Financial wellbeing Surprisingly the amount of money you have is not the best measure of your [...]
The low calorie light greens
Almost all light green vegetables are low in calories. However, low calories do not mean low in flavour and nutrients as each of these vegetables has its own significant flavour and nutrient profile. They are rich in vitamins A, B complex, C as well as folate. Vitamin A is an essential nutrient for healthy vision, [...]
We help to protect your heart
Behind the scenes we work, using the specialty of radiology including X-rays and many other modalities in medicine to diagnose and treat diseases. The world celebrated the International Day of Radiology on November 8, commemorating the unique discovery of rays by German physicist Wilhelm Conrad Röntgenin in 1895. As an outcome of his experiments, rays [...]