So grateful as 2026 is approaching ! Here’s a New Year for fresh start, new opportunities and abundant hope to build our dreams. A new chapter of growth, self discovery and unforgettable experiences and memories to celebrate.
Here’s wishing to all my lovely bloggers, a year filled with great opportunities, endless happiness, great health and beautiful moments to cherish. Have a wonderful and blessed New Year 2026 !
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1. Organizing or cleaning your space, room, or home isn’t about tidiness, but being in control of a world that feels otherwise uncontrollable. It’s about a mental state with clarity, being organized and being at peace with oneself. Psychologically, the environment we live in reflects our mental state. In a world full of everyday stress, chaos, and overwhelming uncertainties, cleaning becomes a tool, a therapy to make ourselves feel organised, meaningful and at peace. Clearly, this act can help reduce stress hormones and release endorphins, which can lift the mood.
2. Many people, even after a stressful day, have a habit of cleaning and tidying their stuff after reaching home or their living space. Psychologically, when emotions are overwhelming and stressful, our brain tries to do things which are tangible, grounding, and clarifying, which makes us feel more in control. These actions give the brain a sense of relief and stability, an escape in an otherwise uncontrollable world.
3. In the brain, activities like reorganising the bookshelf, arranging the office table, cleaning and tidying the home, folding clothes in the closets, cleaning the kitchen, washing the dishes, vacuuming the floor stimulate the parasympathetic nervous system, the reward system, releasing dopamine, the happy hormone. These small acts instantly feel rewarding, light and happy. A tidy living space, home, or office gives the subconscious mind a feeling of security, stability, and organization.
4. Psychologically, on the flip side, a disorganised, messed-up space gives the mind a sense of cluttered thoughts, incoherence, ambiguity, confusion and anxiety. In an already stressful, loud world, you feel more overwhelmed, stressed, where things and people are unpredictable, uncertain and reactive. So, for a change, cleaning, organising, and rearranging makes people feel instantly happy, stable, predictable and certain.
5. Research shows that a cluttered, anxious, stressful mind raises the cortisol hormone. On the other hand, the environment we live in reflects our mental state. So, a messy, cluttered space clearly affects our mental state. The subconscious mind feels confused, lacks clarity, and is incoherent in a disorganised space. So, rearranging the room, furniture, things, clothes, books gives an instant emotional high, certainty and sense of control. The truth is, cleaning isn’t about habit, it’s about emotional regulation, choosing to change the emotional responses of stress, anxiety, chaos to stability, calmness and clarity.
6. Emotional regulation, by definition, is the ability to regulate our emotional responses from a state of uncontrolled, overwhelming situation by making behavioural changes with a healthy coping mechanism to a state of emotional grounding, stability and a sense of control. Examples of emotional regulation are deep breathing, going for a walk, journaling, light exercise and doing tasks like rearranging the books, furniture, cleaning the kitchen, doing the dishes and so on. It’s the ability to change a negative situation’s impact to a more productive and fulfilling one.
7. The strategies of emotional regulation can be summed up as :
• Recognise: Identifying the emotions like anger, anxiety, ambiguity and incoherence.
• Respond: instead of reacting negatively, changing the situation’s impact to a more productive, controlled and tangible behaviour like going for a short walk, rearranging the books on the shelf, cleaning the mess, folding clothes in the closet, cleaning or mopping the floor or any similar activity.
• Reappraisal, like changing the emotional response to more rewarding outcomes like stability, calmness, sense of control and certainty.
• Reflecting on the change of behaviour and situation gives deep satisfaction and happiness.
8. Activities like cleaning a room, realigning a corner, rearranging books, furniture, cleaning a countertop or mopping the floor are not just tidying or organising acts or behaviour but something more deeper as emotional relief or emotional satisfaction. It’s about reconnecting oneself, bringing a sense of control, stability in a world of external chaos, a stressful day or an overwhelming situation. So, for many people, organising and cleaning their home or their living space becomes a daily emotional ritual and therapeutic.
9. People who keep doing such activities, while they keep performing the acts, they also process their emotions, release the stressful thoughts, anxiety, ease the confusion, bringing more clarity and stability. In fact, by doing such activities, as the visual clutter slowly fades away by physical actions, internally, the mental clutter slowly subsides, emotions and thoughts become more under control, and thinking becomes clearer and regulated.
10. To sum it up, in a world full of uncertainties and unpredictability, organising, rearranging, and cleaning gives an instant outcome which the brain interprets as safety or being under control. When a book or a thing is placed exactly where it belongs, refolding a dress and placing it back in the closet, cleaning the otherwise dirty countertop, it’s like reconnecting with oneself, which gives the subconscious mind that instant boost or reward of comfort, safety and stability in an external world of chaos or an uncontrolled environment.
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1. Resistance starch is a new buzzword nowadays. But what exactly is resistance starch? Starches are a major portion of our everyday diet. They are usually found in grains, legumes, potatoes, and many other foods. Unlike simple starches, resistance starch passes through the digestive tract, the stomach and the small intestine undigested, and reaches the colon, where it is fermented by gut bacteria, like soluble fibres. Therefore, they are very gut-friendly, hence are potentially beneficial to health.
2. Several studies have identified the components of starches in different types of food, which are resistant to digestion, and can be very beneficial in the prevention and control of chronic diseases. Evidence has shown that starches present in food, which are rapidly digested, have significantly contributed to the growing risk of chronic diseases like diabetes, obesity, and colon cancer. Ongoing studies have shown that resistance starches are highly resistant to digestion by digestive enzymes like amylase in the small intestine and pass through the colon, where they are fermented by the microbiota.
3. Five types of resistance starches have been identified such as :
• Type1 : Physically inaccessible starches like whole grains, coarsely grounded grains.
• Type 2: Granular starch like raw potato, raw banana starch.
• Type 3: Retrograde starch like cooked and cooled starch.
• Type 4: Chemically modified starch.
• Type 5: Amylose lipid complex.
4. Carbohydrates are simple in structure, like white rice, white bread, cakes, or refined food items. Resistance starches are complex carbohydrates which pass through the stomach and small intestine undigested and move to the large intestine to be fermented by the gut-friendly bacteria. Some examples of resistance starches are: Brown rice, whole grains, quinoa, lentils, plantains, oats and potatoes.
5. Simple starches are digested by the stomach enzymes and are responsible for spiking blood sugar and worsening insulin sensitivity. While resistance starches cannot be digested by the stomach enzymes, they travel through the small intestine and reach the colon. In the colon, they are fermented by the microbes and produce short-chain fatty acids like Butyrate. Butyrate improves insulin sensitivity, lowers inflammation, and provides food for gut-friendly bacteria.
6. Starch Retrogradation: It is a process where gelatinised starch molecules crystallize and become resistant to digestion in the stomach and small intestine. This trick can be done by cooling the simple starches after cooking and storing them in the refrigerator. Just before eating, heat them so that the content of resistance starch can be increased. Therefore, the effect of cooling the cooked rice or potatoes, bread can decrease the post-prandial glucose and insulin spike.
7. Simple ways to have resistance starches or increase the resistance starches content are:
• Cooking the rice, potatoes or pasta, and cooling them.
• Freeze and store them in the refrigerator.
• Reheating them before consuming.
8.Pairing food like carbohydrates with protein and fat can help in controlling the glucose spike and improving insulin sensitivity. Pairing potatoes with butter or olive oil, or rice with lentils or beans, is a common example. Acidifying the meal by adding lemon, vinegar, or fermented food can lower the rate of starch breakdown.
9. Again, food orders are another important trick to improve insulin sensitivity and lower the glucose spike. Instead of having carbohydrate first, it is wiser to eat the protein like eggs, meat or fish first, followed by vegetables and lastly the carbohydrate portion. This way, it will slow down the glucose digestion. Such behavioural change while following the food order either at home or in a restaurant can help to improve the metabolic response.
10. Eating a meal and then immediately sitting down to work, using the laptop, or taking a nap can negatively impact your metabolic response. Instead, after finishing your meal, consider taking a light walk or engaging in a gentle activity like cleaning or washing dishes. These activities can stimulate your calf muscles, particularly the soleus muscle, which can quickly utilise a significant amount of glucose. By sustaining contractions, this muscle helps burn glucose, contributing to better blood sugar control.
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We come here with nothing. Yet, throughout our entire lifetime, we keep chasing for everything. Then, finally, we go back with nothing. This is the biggest truth.
So, it’s important to pause awhile and be in the moment. Drop the regrets of the past, worries of the future and light up the present moment freely in true spirit.
May this festival of light, remove the darkness and spark the light of your inner self. May you merge with selfless love and blissfulness of the Divine.
Wishing all of you on this auspicious occasion of Diwali, let all your homes fill with abundance, warmth and joy and hearts filled with hope, love, peace and happiness.
To you and your loved ones, have a wonderful and blessed Diwali !
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1. The gut is known as the “second brain” as there is a 2 way connection between the brain and the gut via the vagus nerve. The gut microbiome produces neurotransmitters that can travel and send signals through the nervous system, affecting our mood, behaviour, emotions, and sleep. The gut and brain also send signals through hormonal pathways and the immune system.Therefore, the gut-brain axis plays a crucial role in overall well-being, and any disruption to this axis can lead to issues such as disturbances in gut health, neurological disorders, inflammation, and sleep disturbances.
2. Through the gut-brain axis, there is a mutual continuous communication between the brain and the gut. The gut microbiome produces a considerable amount of neurotransmitters and hormones like melatonin, which influence the circadian rhythm and mood. Both the sleep cycle and gut microbiota are influenced by factors like daylight, stress and diet. Hence, if there is unhealthy gut microbiome, there will be disruption in the sleep-wake cycle, while poor sleep will lead to disturbances in the gut microbiota.
3. Inflammation: Poor sleep can cause disturbances in gut health, which will lead to a pro-inflammatory state in the body. The gut microbiome composition and diversity are disrupted, creating an imbalance. Gut health issues like irritable bowel disorders, leaky gut, and hormonal issues can worsen in the body. Lack of sleep can also affect gut permeability and lead to nutritional absorption interference. Not only gut health, but poor sleep can also affect the metabolic pathways, immune state and neural pathways.
4. Research has shown that through the gut-brain axis, there is a bidirectional communication between the gut microbiota and the central nervous system. Beneficial bacteria like Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium, which increase serotonin and gamma-aminobutyric acid production, help in the quality and lengthening of sleep. On the other hand, lack of sleep can lead to a reduction of beneficial bacterial flora, an imbalance in the microbiota, which includes probiotics, prebiotics, and postbiotics.
5. Studies have revealed that sleep, a natural physiological process, is important in maintaining a healthy gut microbiota and vice versa. Poor sleep patterns, insomnia, and sleep deprivation not only influence the emotional and cognitive well-being but also cause an imbalance in gut bacteria and gut flora. Therefore, there is a direct connection between sleep disorders and gut health, and resolving gut issues has a therapeutic effect.
6. The equilibrium of the sleep-wake cycle with the well-being of gut microbiota is very delicate and needs to be maintained by external factors. The balance can be easily disturbed by factors like stress, poor diet, lack of exercise, and poor sleep habits. Studies have shown that this reciprocal correlation shows sleep as the primary modulator between gut health issues and sleep length and quality.
7. Growing research has shown that the gut-brain axis plays a crucial role both directly and indirectly in the shift of composition of gut-microbiota with the development of sleep disorders like insomnia, sleep fragmentation, sleep deprivation and sleep apnea. Human studies have shown that 60-70% of the composition of gut microbiota depends on the oscillatory rhythm of the circadian rhythm.
8. Though Melatonin, a sleep hormone, is known to be produced by the pineal gland, it is actually the gut which is the primary source of it. This hormone is integral in modulating the sleep-wake cycle, immune-regulatory effect and antioxidant activity. The gut microbiota produces melatonin from tryptophan. This hormone has a favourable effect on microbial population and gut barrier functions. Therefore, any imbalance of gut microbiota directly influences melatonin production and disrupts the circadian rhythm.
9. Evidence from several studies has shown that a significant level of melatonin has been produced by bacteria in the intestinal flora, has a beneficial impact on intestinal barrier functions and a preventive effect in the human brain against neurodegenerative diseases like Multiple sclerosis, Alzheimer’s disease and Parkinson’s disease. Gut microbiota dysbiosis has been linked to the development of sleep disorders, autoimmune diseases, metabolic diseases like type 2 diabetes, pro inflammatory responses and neurological disorders.
10. Therefore, there is enough evidence to show that consequences in digestive health have a direct impact on the sleep-wake cycle and vice versa. Research has clearly shown that sleep deprivation can directly impact digestive disorders like gastric esophageal reflux, irritable bowel disorders and many gut health issues. Maintaining a consistent sleep schedule of 7-8 hours can help greatly in reducing the potential risk of many diseases as well as in maintaining a sound gut health. Not to forget that stress management is equally important for maintaining the equilibrium of gut health and sleep patterns. So, an early fiber rich dinner, less screen time, routine exercise, meditation and early sleep habits are essential components to maintain this balance.
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Everyday reminder, what Life is all about :
1.Focus on certainties and not on uncertainties.
2. Stay fearless, because death is inevitable. What matters most, is our soul which is immortal.
3. Stay away from greed, anger, lust. All these roads lead to disaster.
4. Be tolerant, because both pain and pleasure are temporary. Everything is temporary in this Universe, including our body.
5. Be stable like the wide ocean. Don’t let emotions control you.
“Our mind is a friend if we can conquer it, otherwise it is the worst enemy if we failed to do so”
“Detachment from worldly attachments help us focus more on inner peace and spiritual healing”
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Emotions are subjective yet universal among all humans. They significantly influence our daily lives, decision-making, behavior, relationships, psychological states, and physical health.
Our emotional thoughts arise from emotional reasoning in response to situations, people around us, events, and past experiences. Emotional responses trigger our thoughts, feelings, actions and behaviors in reaction to external events, situations, or circumstances. Thus, emotions play a crucial role in our everyday lives and the decisions, we make.
Research states that all things in the Universe are made of energy which has a vibrational frequency. Emotions too, have amplitude and frequencies. Positive emotions like peace, love, and joy are found to have higher frequencies as compared to negative emotions like anger, fear, guilt, and sadness. According to the frequency chart, emotions like guilt, and shame have as low a frequency of 30-20 Hz to emotions like love, peace have as high as 500-600 Hz. Studies often link low frequency to disease state, depression and stress. Negative thoughts and feelings can often create a low vibrational frequency state which can create anxiety, and stress and affect our physical health.
Studies have consistently shown that negative emotional thoughts and feelings can significantly affect our physical health and overall well-being. The importance of the mind-body connection and the gut-brain connection highlights how our physical body responds to our thoughts, feelings, and mental state.
While unwanted changes, negative experiences, and challenging situations are a part of life, learning to manage our emotional state and well-being is a significant challenge—but it is certainly not impossible. Events such as:
Death of a loved one
Suffering from an illness
Getting laid off from a job
Divorced
Getting married, having a baby
Financial issues
Dealing with a pandemic or war-like situations
Cheating partners
Domestic violence
Physical health often suffers when emotional health is struggling. During times of emotional crisis, many individuals may seek an escape through unhealthy coping mechanisms such as alcohol abuse, drug abuse, or binge eating, attempting to suppress their emotional turmoil. Unfortunately, this approach does not lead to healing and can result in disastrous consequences. The list of physical impacts and symptoms experienced in a state of emotional stress is extensive.
Physical symtoms frequently seen as:
Palpitation
Chest pain
Back pain, neck stiffness
Fatigue , tiredness
Poor sleep, insomnia
High blood pressure
weight loss / obesity
Stomach upset like bloating, acidity
Physical signs of our mental state can often be quite apparent. Additionally, there are mental symptoms that we or those around us may observe, even if we attempt to deny them. Here are several such signs:
*Resisting to acknowledge the thoughts instead of accepting
*Not self-realising and accepting the present situation
*Trying to control the situation or the people around
*Suppressing emotional thoughts and feelings instead of expressing
*Living in blame
*Focussing on lacks
*Forgetting gratitude
Dealing with emotional thoughts is not easy. It’s important to remember that while I cannot control external events or situations, I can influence my own mental state to cope and adapt positively. Here are five simple tools that can help bring about a positive shift in the mental state:
1.Self-Responsibility: Recognizing and taking responsibility for our mental state is crucial. Often, we create more pain and hurt from emotional thoughts and feelings by overthinking and getting caught in repetitive loops, rather than addressing the actual situation. It’s important to remember that 95 to 98 percent of our worries are self-created rather than based on reality. Only about 2 to 3 percent of our concerns are truly justified. Therefore, it’s essential to become aware of and take responsibility for our mental state, as this is the first step towards creating positive change.
2. Let go of control: We have to understand that we cannot control everything that happens in our lives. We have to let go and trust the Divine and timings of life. Letting go is important to heal and restore balance.
3.Journaling and practicing gratitude: Daily journaling can release deep thoughts that might otherwise feel heavy and hurtful. Practicing gratitude and maintaining a thankful mindset can elevate our vibrational frequency and promote healing.
4. Healing the Sacral Plexus Chakra: According to Yogic science, the sacral chakra is responsible for maintaining emotional balance, creativity, and a sense of vitality. To heal this chakra, engaging in yoga and physical activities such as dancing, swimming, and savoring life’s simple pleasures— like playing with a child, listening to birds chirping, or enjoying the sound of flowing water—can help release blockages.
5. Daily Affirmations: Choosing words and phrases that align with your life goals, such as mantras or sacred verses, can significantly enhance your positivity and resilience. Reciting these affirmations each morning can set a positive tone for the day. Some powerful examples include: “I trust the Universe,” “I am strong and powerful,” and “I let go” “My food nourishes my body and mind”.
Every day, we experience a wide range of emotions based on external events, past memories, current situations, and various circumstances. It is essential for us to recognize our emotional limitations and boundaries in order to protect our mental well-being. One of the most important things we can do is to let go and trust the Supreme, the Divine, as not everything is within our control.
Self-reflection is crucial for restoring our emotional balance. Engaging in daily activities such as meditation, yoga, chanting, and appreciating the small joys in life holds great significance in achieving mental equilibrium. Finally, staying grateful and expressing our thankfulness for this journey of life is truly fulfilling.
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