World Kidney Day made me think of an ex-colleague and what he’s going through. In his early ‘70s and keeping good health, he suddenly felt a loss of appetite. The gastroenterologist told him there was nothing to worry about. He continued to feel sick. A battery of tests showed that his kidneys weren’t functioning and […]
Need A Break?
I last travelled out of town in February 2019 when we visited Mumbai. Since we have an apartment there, it was not exactly a holiday, although it was a break of sorts. For various reasons, we’ve not been able to have a holiday since August 2018. With the pandemic, thinking of a holiday was not […]
Tips For A Stress Free Life When You’re Busy
We all tend to live very busy lives and it can be a challenge to take care of ourselves. We try to juggle things such as taking the kids to school, going to work, eating, going out and personal hobbies – all of which can be a real struggle to fit in. What this can […]
How to Help a Loved One Who’s Suddenly Lost Hearing
A sudden hearing loss can be devastating, painful and confusing. You suddenly are in a quiet place where you don’t understand but feel aloof, helpless, and those around you don’t know how to help. If a loved one has suddenly lost their hearing, as much as you may not fully understand what’s happening to them, […]