Category: Health

The universe is full of energy. It is neither created nor destroyed. It exists in one form or the other. Nikola Tesla said, “If you want to find the secrets of the universe, think in terms of energy, frequency and vibration”. Thought provoking words, all living beings are source of energy, especially humans as we have the ability to manifest energy in any form we wanted to have it. Our thought travels in the form of waves. We connect people with an instant vibration. We meet some person frequently for…

Do you want to be fit? Is obesity causing you problems? Does it interfere with your day to day activities? Do not despair says Augustine Joseph, the Chief of First Physio @ Itham Centre, RS Puram which has the first cryotherapy unit in Coimbatore. Cryotherapy in the exposure of the body surface to very low temperature (between -1100 to -1800c), for a very short period of time (from 2 to 3 minutes). It activates the metabolism and mobilization of accumulated fats. People want to exercise but find it difficult because…

Augustine Joseph, chief of First Physio @ Itham Centre, R. S. Puram which has the first Whole Body Cryotherapy unit in Coimbatore answers a few questions. 1. What is Cryotherapy? Cryotherapy is the exposure of the body surface to very low temperature (between -110o to -180oc), for a short period of time (from 2 to 3 minutes). 2. Is Cryotherapy safe? Absolutely. The liquid nitrogen used during the whole body cryotherapy session is a cooling agent that does not come into contact with the skin. 3. Is the nitrogen vapour…

There are many youngsters who are passionate about sports and want to take it as a career option. With guided training and consistent practice, there are many opportunities. Some of the dreams do not take off because of sports injuries that are not treated immediately. No more says Augustine Joseph, chief Physiotherapist of First Physio Itham Centre, having a Cryotherapy facility for the first time in Coimbatore. He says, ‘Although Cryotherapy, the exposure of the whole body to subzero temperature for a brief while was originally discovered for treatment of…

Fitness One at Trichy Road is a 4800 sq ft gym equipped with the latest equipment and has trainers who are qualified physiotherapists. Successfully running for over 12 years, Fitness One is a fitness haven for all fitness enthusiasts in the city. They provide three important packages which are general fitness, guaranteed weight loss and personal training with stretch therapy. All the packages are extremely beneficial as there is physical assessment with every package to determine fitness and personalized diet consultation is also provided. Some of the additional highlights of…

Local application of ice for reducing swelling and inflammation is an age old practice. Cutting edge technology helps in relieving the pain, says Augustine Joseph, Chief consultant, First Physio @ Itham Centre, RS Puram. For the first time in Coimbatore, whole body cryotherapy is available for treatment of joint pains, sports injuries, enhancing performances and relaxation. The centre has been running now for 3 months and this is what Augustine says, “Patients with severe disability conditions like Ankylosing Spondylitis, Rheumatoid Arthritis and Fibromyalgia have taken full course of treatment of…

Women’s wellness is of great significance, because her emotional wellness is far more entrenched in her physical wellness than in the case of men. A lot happens inside women particularly during menstruation cycles. A lot happens inside her when she ages. A lot happens when she gains those extra kilos. A lot happens when she reaches the doors of menopause. At every stage, she pauses in bewilderment…confusion…stares at the dark path that lies ahead…begging and beseeching the man to hold her hands. But that seldom happens, reveals Dr Ramya Jayaram.…

Women are confronted with several bladder health issues. Interstitial cystitis (IC) or bladder pain syndrome (BPS) is one such issue. It is a chronic bladder health issue and is associated with pain and pressure in bladder area. “Pain is often accompanied by other lower urinary tract symptoms lasting over 6 weeks. These symptoms can appear without an infection or other clear causes,” says Dr. Devi. The symptoms could be mild or severe, depending on a number factors and they come and go in some patients. They, however, stay on in…

Will a right course lead to right career? More often than not, right course never fetches the right career for many. It’s quite common to witness students getting much contented after choosing their dream course as if they have bagged their dream job. Nevertheless, choosing a right course is just a ticket to travel from school to college. Need to purchase other tickets like entry ticket for doing add on courses; pass for equipping skills and visa for moving to the next level. To be precise, degrees are just passports.…

Pregnancy loss is a very dreadful experience. It drains the energy in a woman physically. It also leaves behind emotional trauma in a woman. It can happen to any woman, because pregnancy loss is a very common occurrence. Yet, a woman who has greater awareness is able to cope with the loss better than the one who is ignorant. Here, Dr. Ramya Jayaram, Post Doctoral Fellow in Endogynecology & Reproductive Medicine, Consultant (Reproductive Medicine) Women Center by Motherhood answers some of the most frequently asked questions about miscarriage. Is there…