Debjani Arora

Debjani is a new mother, a Bengali who likes north Indian food and has a sweet tooth she loves to nurture. Having worked with magazines like Mother & Baby India, Health & Nutrition, The English daily and The Asian Age , she loves writing, reading, traveling and of course gorging on good food. Being on toes all the time (thanks to her newborn) and trying to balance the other spheres of her life - work, home and hobbies, she is on a roll. Happy to the core.

Fibre

Are fruits a no-no for people with diabetes?

Posted By Debjani Arora, November 18, 2019 at 05:43pm

Being rich in carbohydrates, fruits pose a big question to everyone with diabetes: Is it okay to have them or not? Mumbai-based naturopath and sports nutritionist Dhvani Shah guides us on including fruits in the menu of a person suffering from high blood sugar levels.
Tips for baby care

19 Baby Care Tips for Every New Mum

Posted By Debjani Arora, October 31, 2019 at 01:22pm

With a child, a mother is also born who understands nothing, but that baby care is crucial. So, if you are new mother and are panicking about how to take care of your newborn baby, we may help you with baby care tips. Here are the simple ways to make your life easy.
Labour & delivery

Pregnancy week-by-week guide -- what to expect during the entire 40 weeks

Posted By Debjani Arora, October 23, 2019 at 04:01pm

A step-by-step guide to the tests and development milestones during pregnancy. Every pregnancy stage is beautiful; it’s blissful to experience pregnancy growing week-by-week. As you go through almost a roller coaster ride of experience during each stage of pregnancy, it’s important to be prepared. Its symptoms changes by each passing week, be aware of what’s approaching.
Alzheimer's disease

World Alzheimer's Day 2019: Here's all you need to know about the condition

Posted By Debjani Arora, September 21, 2019 at 10:40am

This condition hits your memory and a few other cognitive functions. Though it cannot be reversed, Alzheimer's Disease can be managed with medications and lifestyle changes.
Diabetes management

What if diabetes brings along depression with it?

Posted By Debjani Arora, June 24, 2019 at 11:09am

Diabetes is known to affect your mental health too. So, depression has been found to hit diabetes patients quite often. Read on to know how you can tackle both together.
yoga for fitness

International Yoga Day 2019: These yoga asanas will make your tot a yogi right from a tender age

Posted By Debjani Arora, June 20, 2019 at 12:00am

As the International Yoga Day approaches, yoga teacher Amogh Shinde, at FIT360 Kids Health & Fitness describes some asanas that would benefit kids in more ways than one.
Prevent hair loss

Expert tips to prevent hair fall, dandruff and brittle hair in your 40s and beyond

Posted By Debjani Arora, May 23, 2018 at 05:06pm

Dr Saumya Shetty Hegde, Dermatologist at Roots Skin Clinic, Mumbai suggests some home remedies for hair fall
Hair fall

Can hair fall be reversed? And other FAQs answered by an expert

Posted By Debjani Arora, July 20, 2018 at 11:10am

Dr Viral Desai, cosmetic surgeon, DHI India and CPLSS, Mumbai answers some basic questions on hair fall.
Dark circles

Treatment for dark circles: Home remedies and cosmetic procedures

Posted By Debjani Arora, November 30, 2015 at 07:27pm

Here are some home remedies and cosmetic procedures recommended by Dr Karuna Malhotra to treat dark circles.
Dry skin

5 things people with sensitive skin should do this winter!

Posted By Debjani Arora, November 14, 2017 at 10:26am

Simple and effective tips for people with sensitive skin.
Pregnancy guide

Use coconut oil to soothe pregnancy rashes (tried and tested)

Posted By Debjani Arora, July 18, 2016 at 03:48pm

It soothes, heals and keeps your skin itch free during pregnancy.
Contact sports

Pro Kabaddi Season 6: Patna Pirates coach Ram Mehar Singh tells us what goes into the making of champions

Posted By Debjani Arora, November 01, 2018 at 06:45pm

In his own words, he tells us, “No matter how good you are or how well you have fared in the game during your days, what people want out of you is results. They expect you to show results out of the team whose responsibility you have undertaken and it is the utmost responsibility of the coach to live up to that expectation. Being a coach is no mean feat.”
Bipolar disoder

Real life story: Vijay Nallawala talks to us about the highs and lows of bipolar disorder and how he triumphed over it

Posted By Debjani Arora, November 02, 2018 at 09:06pm

There is a famous quote by the renowned Japanese writer Haruki Murakami -- “When you come out of the storm, you won’t be the same person who walked in. That’s what this storm’s all about.” That is exactly how it is for Vijay right now.
Diabetes complications

World Diabetes Day on 14th November: Here is why you should be regular with your doctor’s appointments

Posted By Debjani Arora, October 31, 2018 at 02:23pm

Diabetics who go to the clinic at least 3 to 4 times a year, have 50% lower risk of developing diabetic eye and kidney complications compared to those who go only once a year or less frequently.