Article by: Dr. Akshay Shah, Co-Founder & Executive Partner, Jarma Wellness LLP Vitamin D is both a nutrient we consume and a hormone our bodies make. It is a fat-soluble vitamin that has long been known to help the body absorb and retain calcium and phosphorus; both are critical for…

"What's the right weight for my child?" is one of the most common questions parents have. It seems like a simple one, but it's not always easy to answer. What Is Body Mass Index? Body Mass Index, or BMI for short, is a formula that doctors use to estimate how…

In just six months, the new strain of coronavirus has infected millions of people across the globe. Due to the fast rate of the spread of the virus, the World Health Organisation (WHO) called it as a pandemic and with no Vaccine or medicines available against the virus as of…

Assertiveness is a communication style that involves being able to express our feelings, thoughts, beliefs, and opinions in an open manner that is respectful towards others. Our behavior is either highly aggressive or completely passive. We need to learn to find a balance between these two extreme forms of behavior’s…

How often do you find yourself looking for your phones the minute you open your eyes? Has it become a “morning ritual” to browse through your devices? Does your day no longer start with a good morning to your family members, but rather with a like or a post on…

Rohan was nervous and waiting for the JEE result to be declared. His mother Anjana was curious and also waiting, as her lifelong dream of making her son an Engineer was about to come true. And the results flashed….. Rohan was overjoyed as he scored quite low and he could…

India is blessed with abundant sunshine, however, modern lifestyle means that we do not get enough Vitamin D, which our body is required to maintain. Some studies suggest Vitamin D deficiency in India to be around 80%.There are few natural sources of Vitamin D. Vitamin D is not only important…

Seeing Through the Eyes of a Child Think all children have healthy eyes and good vision? Think again. Vision Screening completed by us in Schools across India, indicate upwards of 30% children have vision problems, this number reaches a staggering 50% when you look at Senior Students in Schools.This can potentially…

How often do you find your teenager looking for their phones the minute they open their eyes? It has become their “morning ritual” to browse through the internet? Their day no longer starts with a good morning to you, but rather a like or a post on Instagram or maybe…

In the pursuit of academic success, children sometimes need a break from the classroom and an opportunity to release pent-up energy. While academic success is no small feat, students who participate in at least one extracurricular physical activity are proven to reap more benefits than those who do not exercise…