The Lifestyle Portal by Tanya Munshi

10th Grader Maya Malhotra explores the importance of sleep for teenagers by breaking down what really happens inside the brain at night. Through scientific research and simple explanations, she shows how sleep strengthens memory, clears toxins, balances emotions, and prepares the brain for learning. Maya explains the sleep cycle, the role of deep sleep, and why both too little and too much sleep can affect a teen’s mood, focus, and health. Her article reminds young readers that sleep isn’t just rest — it’s the brain’s nightly reset button, essential for sharper thinking and emotional well‑being.

Health Lifestyle

February 18, 2025 The Lifestyle Portal

Rebuilding Life: My Journey with Fitness and Fibromyalgia

Fibromyalgia is a genuine yet often misunderstood condition, causing many to endure prolonged suffering without proper diagnosis. My article aims to shed light on the reality of living with fibromyalgia and emphasize the importance of support and self-care. Over the past 10 months, I’ve learned invaluable lessons about managing this condition. My journey showcases the empowering effect of support, sensitivity, and self-love in effectively managing fibromyalgia.

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May 14, 2024 The Lifestyle Portal

Stay cool this summer with Yoga

As temperatures rise during the summer, our bodies may overheat, leading to various symptoms such as sweating, fever, muscle cramps, weakness, pale or cold skin, increased heart rate, nausea, acidity, exhaustion, heat stroke, breathing difficulties, and skin allergies. Mumbai-based yoga therapist Deepa Kothawale shares simple and practical tips to stay cool during summer through yoga, pranayama, and lifestyle changes.

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May 10, 2024 The Lifestyle Portal

Ruby Salad for Summer

Look, I have rubies in my salad! If you glimpse my salad, it’s nothing short of a treasure in a bowl. As a health-conscious foodie, I’m always looking for recipes that are not just delicious but also nutritious and soulful. This salad, with its vibrant colours and fresh ingredients, is a perfect example.
Try it sometime, and you can always thank me later for sharing my treasure salad recipe.

Health Lifestyle Parenting

March 25, 2024 The Lifestyle Portal

Childhood Obesity – The Global Epidemic

On account of World Obesity Day observed every year on March 4, Dr Nita Jagad (MBBS MD DCH IBCLC), Pediatrician and Lactation Consultant
Executive Board Member IAP Mumbai (Indian Academy of Pediatrics Mumbai branch) shares her thoughts on increasing number of childhood obesity in India. Read her article on how as parents and caregivers we can help curb this global epidemic, which is hampering our children and have a negative impact on their lives including the future of our country.

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Health Lifestyle

February 20, 2022 The Lifestyle Portal

5 simple ways to reconstruct your lifestyle

Reclaiming your life doesn’t require massive changes. It can begin with small, simple actions and activities that can lead to a long term, healthier, positive and happier lifestyle. If you’re keen to make that change, here’s what you can do…

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Health Lifestyle

November 14, 2021 The Lifestyle Portal

Yoga for beginners – What you need to keep in mind

As we realise that immunity is not built in a day, we have to work on our mind and body for a healthier us. As there’s been a rise in yoga classes in the last couple of years, Sonal Srivastava talks to yoga experts, Gautam Sanwaria from Pune and Anuja Chowdhry from Hong Kong, about what beginners – young or seniors need to keep in mind, before embarking on a new journey with yoga.

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July 19, 2021 The Lifestyle Portal

How to choose a Medical Insurance Policy that’s right for you

Getting a medical insurance policy for yourself and your family need not be such a daunting task. Sudhir Sawant, a Wealth Advisor at Money Mind Wealth Creation, Mumbai, shares crucial points that every individual should be aware of to make informed decisions before taking on medical insurance.

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May 7, 2021 The Lifestyle Portal

The Science behind ancient Indian kitchen habits

With long hours of working from home and being compelled to spend more time indoors, many have started facing health issues due to poor eating habits, lack of exercise and leading a stressful sedentary life. Kavita Srivastava, talks to Deepa Kothawale, a Yoga Instructor and a Yogic Diet Consultant and Sayli Deshpande Dere, a Nutritionist and a Dietitian on the scientific benefits of eating the way our grandparents used to do. We explore simple scientific habits from ancient Indian kitchens that can help restore the mind body balance when we need it the most.

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Health Lifestyle

October 29, 2020 The Lifestyle Portal

Why you shouldn’t take breathing for granted

Nafisa Master decodes the science behind a mundane task that almost every living being performs – breathing. In her attempt to unravel the power of breathing, she shares how breathing is the source to all life’s balance and cures. So the next time you breathe, take a pause and be mindful. You’ll realise how breathing can be so positively uplifting and healing.