Today at the gym, something meaningful happened. A man I have exchanged brief greetings with over the past year approached me between sets. This time, instead of small talk, he opened up about his journey to quit nicotine. He shared how he had moved from cigarettes, to nicotine patches, to now using nothing at all.…
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Discover how simple rituals, like movement under the sun, breath, yoga, and surrender, can transform your nervous system, support your skin, and help you truly heal from within. Drawing insights from Karen Fischer’s The Healthy Skin Kitchen, chapter 2 in the book explores the science behind the mind–skin connection and how my own yoga teacher…
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Why Picking Up These Books Is a Must for the New Year As the New Year begins, it’s tempting to chase the latest health trend. But sustainable change happens when you take your health into your own hands by reading, researching, and experimenting to learn what your unique body needs. Two resources I recommend starting…
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How Running Clears Your Lungs and Lifts Your Life Running is commonly identified as a fitness trend but I do it because it’s a full-body, full-mind reset. Whether you’re pounding the pavement or cruising through trails, this rhythmic movement offers a surprising benefit: it helps mobilise and expel phlegm from your respiratory system. But that’s…
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A Journey with Eczema In many parts of the world – such as the Philippines, India, Pakistan, and the United States – it is still common for doctors to prescribe oral corticosteroids as a first-line treatment for eczema. While these drugs may temporarily relieve visible symptoms, they do not address the root causes of the…
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In my last post, I shared how waking up at 4 am has transformed my mornings into a sanctuary of clarity, creativity, and deep work. But here’s the truth: that kind of intentional start is only possible when the night before is treated with equal reverence. Beyond rest, sleep enables repair, regeneration, and renewal. And…
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There’s something sacred about the stillness of 4 am. While most slumber, I rise. What started as wakefulness and insomnia, has now turned into intentional activities. This time has become my sanctuary. Where my mind is clearest, my thoughts most fluid, and my creativity most alive. It’s when I write, read, and dive deep into…
Read MoreEczema, a chronic skin condition affecting millions worldwide, is marked by dry, itchy, and inflamed skin. While its causes are multifaceted, recent research underscores the critical role of gut health in managing skin conditions through the gut-skin axis. My lived experience with a low-carb, high-protein diet, enriched with moderate amounts of vegetables and fruits from…
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