Tasneem Akbari Kutubuddin
Tasneem Akbari Kutubuddin has done her masters in Journalism & Communication and has worked as a senior journalist, editor and columnist for leading publications like The Logical Indian, Deccan Chronicle, Worldwide Media Corporation, The Bridge and Provoke.
With Infano, she hopes to create more awareness about women’s health issues. Suffering with Fibromyalgia, a chronic pain condition, she has also been advocating for its awareness through media.
Here’s What You Should Know About Viral Hepatitis on World Hepatitis Day
World Hepatitis Day (WHD) takes place every year on 28 July bringing the world together under a single theme to raise awareness of the global burden of viral hepatitis and to influence real change. Hepatitis is an inflammation of the liver, most commonly caused by a viral infection. There are five main hepatitis viruses, referred to as types A, B,…
Six Health Bloggers You Should Be Following On Instagram
Social media is filled with all types. While some use it for entertainment purposes, others use it for information and knowledge sharing and those are our tribes! We are all seeking ways to better our lives, to learn and unlearn, to make sure that there is always scope for improvement, and while we are on this journey we seek our…
Three Things This Holistic Lifestyle Coach Wants Women To Know
“I am neither a God nor a Guru. I am not a healer or a doctor or a cult leader. I am Luke Coutinho and I practice in the field of Integrative Lifestyle Medicine and Life Coaching”, reads Luke Coutinho's website. But we have all at some time or the other, heard success stories of his wellness tips, listened to…
All About Contraception: Birth Control Methods You Didn’t Know About
Since July 11 was World Population Day, we thought it is best if along with all the Gyan on why we need to control the population or how important population management is, we also spoke about basic contraception or birth control methods that everyone should know about to avoid unwanted pregnancies and conceptions. What is birth control? Birth control or…
Things Not To Say To An Abuse Survivor
Abuse is the improper usage or treatment of a thing, often to unfairly or improperly gain benefit. Abuse can come in many forms, such as physical or verbal maltreatment, injury, assault, violation, rape, unjust practices, crimes, or other types of aggression. To these descriptions, one can also add the Kantian notion of the wrongness of using another human being as means to an end…
Superfoods To Help Manage PCOS / PCOD
PCOS (Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome), is a hormonal condition that can affect a women’s ability to have a child. It causes irregular periods, facial hair, acne, weight gain, and infertility. For women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), losing weight can become a constant struggle. A good way to deal with PCOS is to eat well and exercise regularly. Losing some body weight may ease some symptoms and regularise…
A Dietitian’s Advice For Pregnant Women On Managing Gestational Diabetes
For many pregnant women, their blood sugar levels elevate during pregnancy causing gestational diabetes. This is diagnosed through blood sugar testing and those with Gestational Diabetes (GD) are at higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes later in life. Managing this condition can be quiet challenging because they have to be mindful of what they consume to make sure that…
Here’s Why You Must Take Ayurveda Medicines Under Expert Guidance
What Is Ayurvedic Medicine? Ayurveda is an ancient Indian medical system, based on ancient writings that rely on a “natural” and holistic approach to physical and mental health. Ayurvedic medicine is one of the world’s oldest medical systems and one of India’s traditional health care systems. Ayurvedic treatment includes products that are mainly derived from plants, but may also include…