How two Bengaluru athletes created a sisterhood in sport reaching over 3,000 women
Founded by elite fitness coach Swetha Subbiah and ace footballer Tanvie Hans, Sisters in Sweat has made sport accessible and fun for thousands of women in India
Category: Body
One-Eyed Mama undergoes eye surgery and realises she has a ‘vision’ problem
One-Eyed Mama aka Aekta Kapoor heads to London for a high-risk eye surgery, and learns to process a question that had bothered her for a long time.
A sleep whisperer shares 4 Vedic habits that will help you sleep deep and long
Sleep whisperer, perfumer and wellbeing consultant Nuthan Manohar describes four techniques that helped her sleep better for longer
From shame to digital snooping, this new book explores the experience of menstruation in South Asia
Edited by human-rights lawyer Farah Ahamed, the new anthology ‘Period Matters’ is an in-depth look at how menstruation is perceived and experienced in South Asia.
Can chronic pain change your personality? I would know, I have been there
Gurugram artist and poet Nidhi Agrawal learnt through first-hand trauma how chronic pain can change one’s personality, and how to find courage in one’s tears.
“I felt free after throwing up”: Anorexia messed up her mind, but this Chennai girl is determined to heal
Shruti Vijay, a 22-year-old yoga instructor from Chennai, speaks up about her battle with anorexia nervosa and how she healed her body through her mind.
Two Best Friends in a Room, They Might Discuss Perimenopause
Hit with pre-menopausal symptoms at 41, Aruna Joshi turns to her gynae friend Dr Bhavini Shah for answers. Turns out, her condition is more common than women expect.
“Those Who Stay Positive and Connected with Family Recover Faster from Covid” – Kerala Doc Shares Home-Isolation Tips
A Kerala government doctor who has been on Covid duty since the first wave shares tips for quicker recovery if you are in home isolation.
Let’s Talk About Hysterectomy: Two Women Swap Experiences
Two women in their mid-40s discuss hysterectomy and the lack of support groups and research on the subject of menopause. Listen to the podcast.
How I Survived Cancer and the Unexpected Benefit I Got in the Time of Covid
Educationist and writer Chandrika R Krishnan narrates her excruciating brush with cancer and the surprising advantage it gave her in the race for Covid vaccination.
Dr Nandita Shah on Why Veganism Is Best for Human Health and the Planet
Dr Nandita Shah, founder of SHARAN, on how a plant-based diet is what appeals naturally to humans, and the ill-effects of meat and dairy on our bodies
This Kerala NGO’s Cloth Pads Are Low-Cost, Eco-Friendly, and Generate Employment Too!
A Kerala-based social enterprise built on spiritual and humanitarian values is out to provide rural women access to low-cost, eco-friendly cloth pads.
“Almost All the Ingredients of Healthy Eating Are Already There in Your Kitchen” – Dr Manjari Chandra
Nutritionist and wellness coach Dr Manjari Chandra shares nutrition tips and dieting hacks for wholesome health.
“Innocence, Ignorance and Illiteracy”: A Doctor on the Roadblocks to Women’s Health in India
Dr Anuradha Rana shares her experience as a gynaecologist in a busy small town, and explains the roadblocks to women’s health in India.
5 Women-Led Natural Beauty Brands That Care for You and the Planet
With more people investing in health, these five women-led brands are creating a niche in the growing market of natural beauty products.
“Ageing Is a Myth,” Says 64-Year-old Bodybuilder Grandma of Three
What should grandmothers look like? Sculpted, strong bodybuilders, if you go by Sweden’s Eva Birath.
How Stigma, Fear and Misinformation Affect Cure Rates of Breast Cancer in Indian Women
Toxic urban lifestyles, delay in going to a doctor, and low levels of public awareness have led to one in two breast cancer patients losing their lives, says breast specialist Dr Kanchan Kaur.
eShe TV: Modern Childbirth Myths Busted by Modern Moms
In episode 5 of eShe TV, editor Aekta Kapoor talks to doula Neha Misra Mutluru and natural birth proponent Megha Khanduja about modern-day birthing myths.
Why The Concept of ‘Revenge Body’ Is Injurious to You (Not Your Ex)
The concept of ‘revenge body’ not only fat-shames women but also glorifies the need to seek validation from others.
Making Menstruation a Girls’ Secret Excludes Other Genders from an Important Conversation
We must let the secret of menstruation out and share the knowledge with adolescent boys and transgender individuals at the same time as girls.
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