Today, I am honored to present the inspiring story of a breast cancer survivor in her own words. My name is Divya, and I am a breast cancer survivor. Life had been pretty good until my 35th birthday. I am happily married to the love of my life Rajat, have a beautiful five-year-old daughter and enjoy my job in a leading IT firm. My story with breast cancer began in…
New mommy? Oh, the happiness with that bundle of joy in your arms! But sigh! On your toes 24 x 7 x 365? Tiring, right, even though you’d never admit it! There are days when you have to hold your baby all the time, pacing the floor. I’ve been there, too! Do your shoulders and neck and back feel stiff from holding your baby? Of course, they do! Since there’s…
Breast cancer remains one of the principal causes of untimely deaths among women around the world. It is a dreaded disease that can shatter anyone’s spirit. Even though the word ‘cancer’ is enough to instill fear, remember, it is highly manageable if diagnosed in the early stages. In today’s world, it is natural to be concerned about cancer because of the rising number of cases. People do all sorts of…
Vitamins are essential for overall health and ensuring that you get enough in the daily recommended intake (DRI) can often be a challenge. While it is easy to get the necessary quota with a healthy, balanced, diet, some women might still need vitamin supplements. Also, although there are common dietary recommendations for men and women, when it comes to vitamins, women’s needs are different. Vitamins and micro nutrients are crucial…
It is that time of year again, when I have to go for my annual health check. I like to do it in March because I feel good about showing myself some self-care as International Women’s Day approaches, especially after my Mom passed away in 2010. I always imagine her nagging me to make the appointment, as I might postpone it otherwise. Now that I am in my 50s, and…