Sadhguru Underwent Brain Surgery After 'Ignoring' Month-Long Headache. How to Spot the Warning Signs

 Story by Himani Chandna

Spiritual leader Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev after an emergency brain surgery, at Indraprastha Apollo Hospital in New Delhi. (X/@SadhguruJV)
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Spiritual leader Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev has undergone brain surgery due to internal bleeding. A medical team consisting of multiple doctors at Delhi-based Apollo Hospital performed urgent brain surgery shortly after his admission to address the skull bleeding. The root cause behind the surgery was an “extremely severe headache”.

According to Sadhguru’s neurologist Dr Vinit Suri, the spiritual leader had a “very severe” headache for the last “four weeks” but had been ignoring it to go about his daily routine.

Does it sound familiar? We all keep avoiding headaches and move on to do daily stuff by popping painkillers assuming it could be due to insufficient sleep or stress. Sadhguru just faced a “life-threatening” situation because of similar assumption.

According to Harvard Health, there are more than 300 types of headaches, but only about 10% have a known cause. The others are called ‘primary headaches’, such as tension headaches which are most common, occurring in three of every four adults. Other headaches include migraine, headaches due to high blood pressure, sinus-related headaches, medication-related headaches, exercise-related headaches, among others.

7 adults reveal things that their parents did unknowingly that had a negative impact in their life

7 adults reveal things that their parents did unknowingly that had a negative impact in their life
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hildren tend to absorb their parents' concern often and become traumatized, anxious all the time, and experiencing the same types of fears without even realizing it. Unwillingly parents transfer a lot of trauma into their children without knowing how it might affect them later in life. Most likely, a parent who was nervous or emotionally distant was also traumatized as a child. Therefore, the purpose here is to not hold them accountable for your shortcomings but grow out of it leaving the emotional baggage behind. Here are 6 adults who shared how their parents actions inflicted negative impact on them:

Recounting that bad experience, Shuvangi says, “This one time my father forgot to pick me up from school and I kept waiting for him even as they closed the gates and they told me to call him from the principal’s office. Being the last kid to leave school in the evening was pretty traumatic as a child. I'm not gonna lie . Anyway, he had genuinely forgotten and asked me to walk back home. Safe to say he heard an earful when he came back from the office that evening from my mom. I had new found abandonment issues after that.”

Did you wake up tired? There's more to blame than lack of sleep

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It is very easy and, to some extent, logical to connect your fatigue with lack of sleep.

You are up in the morning from a good eight hours of rest, and yet your day does not seem half as energetic as it should be. So, is 'lack of sleep' only to be blamed?

While most of us wish that was the only reason, here's something to burst your bubble – the tiredness could be a sign of a deep-rooted problem that needs your attention ASAP.

While 'enough sleep' could be the go-to solution for your tiredness, sometimes it just does not do the trick.

Problems and solutions

• Being a couch potato: That idea seems ridiculous, right? But hours of binge-watching your favourite series for days together while sitting on your comfortable couch could be a reason why you are feeling tired.

Binge-watching means no physical activity. Sometimes, even walking up to the kitchen to get a bottle of water seems like a tough task to complete. Lack of physical activity could be the reason why you are not getting the quality sleep you need and are waking up feeling tired and unable to figure out the problem.

Solution: "It is important to keep your body moving. If a person is not exercising much and is not physically active, he may be bound to gain weight and muscle activity will also decrease. The metabolic profile of the body will change too. Therefore, the body will keep requiring more rest and will feel fatigued despite enough sleep," Dr Mayank Saxena, additional director of pulmonology at Fortis Hospital, Noida, said

7 Japanese Techniques To Stop Overthinking

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We are living in a day and age, when all of us feel we’re constantly running against time, thanks to the hustle culture and never-ending to-do lists. We hardly get time to reflect over things, sit in quiet and enjoy a few moments of silence. If there’s one thing that most of us struggle with then it has to be overthinking. Even though some of us try not to overthink about things, we can’t help but dwell more and more on troubling thoughts. If you’re looking for some respite, then there are 7 Japanese techniques that can actually help you calm down and relax. They are listed below and the last one is particularly fun and interesting.

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It simply means to practice accepting things that are not in your control. There’s no point in wasting time over things that you have no control over, right? Instead you should always look forward to things that are in your control. This is a forward-thinking attitude that if you’re able to develop, you will be able to navigate through life’s struggles in a better way.

Here's how to remove body hair with ease at home

Got a date tonight but don’t have the time to go to the parlour? We have got you covered with these hair removing tools that will not only make getting rid of your body hair easy, but will also make it super painless! Going to the parlour is not always feasible and sometimes even too expensive and considering the ongoing pandemic, a lot of us would hesitate to visit the parlour. Here, we have a list of five feasible and super effective products that will make your skin feeling smooth and fresh!

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5 Effective homemade remedies for smooth and shiny hair

Our hair requires its natural oil in order to look smooth and shiny. It also requires its daily dose of vitamin D. The quarantine mode and working from home might make it difficult for your hair to receive vitamin D, making them extremely dry and rough. Our hair follicles contain oil-releasing glands that secrete natural oil. This natural oil provides smoothness and shine to our hair. Our lifestyle and pollution can cause our hair to lose its natural charm. Hence, hair care is just as important as skincare. Here, we have a list of 5 super easy and effective home-made remedies that will help regain your hair’s natural shine. 

1. Massage and rinse hair with coffee 

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Coffee has the ability to moisturise your hair, making it smoother and providing it with a natural shine. Apart from that, it also stimulates hair growth and prevents hair loss. 

8 Tips to fix your common sleep problems

Sleep problem is one of the most common issues currently amongst people all over the world. Due to stressful life, bad eating habits, unhealthy lifestyle, lesser time for workout, stress level amongst us is constantly getting increased. As a result, our sleep pattern is getting changed and we find it hard to fall asleep and have sound sleep. If this continues for a long time, then it may result in a sleep disorder. So, it’s better to take steps before it becomes late and fix your common sleep problems. Here’s what you should do. 

1.Control a healthy sleep pattern and maintain it regularly. Go to bed and wake up at the same time each day. 

Are you washing your face the right way? Quick tips

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It is believed by many that you must wash your face only when removing makeup or when it looks dirty. But it is always recommended to wash face twice daily. However, it becomes irrelevant if you are not doing it the right way. No matter how many times you wash your face, a night-time cleansing routine is vital. Irrespective of the skin type or texture.

Here is a list of dos and don'ts for washing your face the right way:

4 SUPER EASY Ways to make a girl laugh her heart out

Laughter makes you feel alive, happy and content. Making a person laugh is a sure shot way to their heart and impress them in the very first meeting. It is a great place to start and is a tried and tested ice-breaker. Using humour is the perfect way to make someone like you and to break the shyness and awkwardness associated with first meetings. 

If you are meeting a girl for the first time and are desperate to make a good impression on her, then make her laugh her heart out and she is sure to fall for you. So here are some ways to make a girl laugh and giggle and charm your way to her heart with ease!

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The Truth About Doing Yoga for Weight Loss

© Petri Oeschger - Getty Images Yoga is a great way to reduce stress, improve sleep, and even lose weight. Here's what an expert says you should know about trying yoga for weight loss.

Yoga may not be the most intense, calorie-torching workout, but the practice can help you shed pounds if weight loss is your goal.

Yoga can increase heart rate, burn calories, improve sleep, and reduce stress—all of which helps with weight loss. However, the number on the scale shouldn't be the only reason you begin a workout routine. Plus, it's worth noting that your diet plays an important role in weight management.

Chironji Face Masks: Benefits Of Using Them And Some Recipes

Chironji seeds are one of the most common ingredients found in a wide variety of dishes across Indian cuisine. This seed comes from a plant called Buchanania lanzan and is often characterized by its nuttiness and its sweet and salty taste. But apart from its kitchen use, did you know this tiny little nutty seed can do wonders on your skin? Well, this tiny seed of wonder is packed with lots of antioxidants, minerals, and some mind-blowing anti-inflammatory properties which can prove to be highly beneficial for your skin.

But how do we use it? That's exactly what we'll try to teach you in this article. Here's how you can make chironji face mask for different use case scenarios for your skin, right at the comfort of your home.

Benefits Of Chironji For Skin

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7 Warning signs of sleep disorder and how to get it treated

Sleep problems are one of the most common issues that people face. Due to our hectic life, we often are not able to fall asleep quickly and have sound sleep. If this continues for a long time, then it becomes a sleep disorder. So, before it is too late, watch the warning signs of sleep disorder, so that you can get it treated in time.

Sleep disorder warning signs:

1. You are constantly taking more than 30 minutes to fall asleep.

2. Have fatigue or irritability even after having 7-8 hours of sleep.

3. Waking up numerous times in the middle of the night.

4. You need to take frequent or long naps during the day.

7 healthy ways to gain weight and build muscle fast, according to dietitians

© Oscar Wong/Getty Images 7 healthy ways to gain weight and build muscle fast, according to dietitians

• If you want to gain weight quickly, eat an additional 500 calories a day.
• To gain weight, eat high-calorie, yet nutritious foods like nuts, raisins, and peanut butter.
• If you are gaining weight, add strength training to ensure the added pounds are muscle and not fat.

Being overweight is a more common issue for Americans than being underweight, but that doesn't make being underweight any less unhealthy.

In fact, being underweight - a BMI of 18.5 or lower - can lead to health complications like a weakened immune system or fragile bones.

Many different factors can contribute to being underweight, like genetics, taking certain medications, not eating enough, or recovering from a serious illness.

If you need to gain weight or want to for aesthetic purposes, it's important to do so in a way that ensures you're getting proper nutrition. Here are seven tips for gaining weight in a healthy way.

Just Got Your Hair Coloured? Here Is How To Prevent Them From Fading

The first thing that makes you worry as soon as you get your hair coloured is the fading. After investing so much into a hair colour treatment, all we wish for is that the lovely colour stays for a long period of time.

Or else it would make no sense to spend so much time and money to colour your hair. Right? After you step out of the salon, it is all your responsibility. It is how you take care of your colour treated hair.

For how long will your hair colour last depends on what hair colour you use. Usually, it is said that a regular hair colour stays for around 4-6 weeks but there is no guarantee of the same. Permanent hair colours last for longer, almost 6 months or more.

How can you prevent your hair colour from fading and make it last for long? Read on to know.

Top smart bulbs for lighting up your home

 Smart LED bulbs are not only energy-efficient but also highly customisable. You can change the colour and brightness of the smart bulb anytime with the touch of a button on the app to match your mood or setting. They can easily be paired with Alexa or Google Assistant so you can control the intensity of their light, colour, or turn them off and on with voice command. These handy smart LED bulbs have become increasingly affordable over the years. If you are considering buying a LED smart bulb, you might get bogged down by the several different smart bulbs available in the market. Hence, in this article, we bring to you the best affordable smart bulbs for your homes.

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Cannot Sleep? Here Are a Couple of Yoga Poses That Assist You to Fall Asleep

Who doesn't look forward to a night of restful sleep after having worked hard throughout the day? Sleep can and does play a crucial role in maintaining and improving our physical, mental, and emotional health. How well you sleep at night could well determine your productivity for the next day. Sound sleep promotes the healthy functioning of the brain and all your other internal organs. And, thus when the body and mind are in a healthy state it is only then that you can enhance your creativity, productivity, and upgrade your skills.

Yoga can be a very useful practice to include in your daily lifestyle. Yoga is a holistic approach to gaining a healthy, body, mind, and spirit. Yoga helps with the upkeep of your physical and mental states of being. Along with yoga, you can also include a few tips that can improve your sleep cycles. It is advisable to have an early supper and give at least 2 to 3 hours of gap between your last meal for the day and sleeping at night. This will ensure that your body gets the rest that it deserves instead of continuing to work on digestive functions. Yoga brings harmony between the mind, and body which also encourages you to opt for a more positive and healthy lifestyle.

Himalayan Siddha, Grand Master Akshar shares a couple of yoga poses that assist you to fall asleep. To improve your sleep quality, you can hold each pose of these postures for 30 seconds to 1 minute or even longer.

Samsung offering cashback upto INR 8000 on its flagship offerings

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Samsung has collaborated with Paytm Mall to roll out cashbacks of up to INR 8,000 on Galaxy smartphones. 

To avail cashback, buyers need to visit select Samsung stores, pick the Galaxy smartphone they intend to  buy, scan the Paytm Mall QR code at the store and pay for the smartphone.

Samsung cashback scheme is valid on models including  Galaxy Note8, Galaxy S8+, Galaxy S8, Galaxy C9 Pro, Galaxy C7 Pro and Galaxy J5 Prime smartphones. 

The company's smartphones will also be up for sale at discounts of upto INR 6,700 off during the Happy Hours sale of the company on Amazon which will begin on December 12 from 12PM to 2PM.

“Our partnership with Paytm Mall will make it easier for customers to buy Samsung smartphones at never-seen-before prices. This offer gives us an opportunity to give more value to our customers. We will continue to wow our customers with such offers. This partnership is also a great example of Samsung’s ‘Make for India’ initiative in our distribution channels. We strongly believe in co-prosperity and this partnership gives us the perfect opportunity to work together with our trade partners on an unprecedented scale,” said Mohandeep Singh, Senior Vice President, Samsung India.

Tips to fight fatigue

When your energy levels are low, everything you do becomes a big task. Click on, for practical tips to fight fatigue

If you struggle to make it through the day, avoid a social gathering due to the effort it involves or just feel plain tired day after day; it’s time to step back and rethink what’s bringing you down. Eliminate the things that sap your energy and bring in changes that give your energy levels a boost.

10 Interesting Facts About Amitabh Bachchan

Amitabh Bachchan himself once said, "Everyone must accept that we will age and age is not always flattering."

Though he mouthed the words himself, his very success contradicts the very notion. Amitabh Bachchan may be growing old but he has shown no signs of slowing down and has indeed been the perfect example of 'aging gracefully'. In an era starkly different from his time, the seventies, Bachchan still holds a firm place in the industry and commands a sense of power and respect that is unmatched till date.

1. Amitabh Bachchan is ambidextrous hence, can write with both hands equally well.

Hina bags the best of pricey labels

She is rich, stylish, and travels the world - so what's the big deal about Pakistan's youngest and first female foreign minister Hina Rabbani Khar's Birkin bag, Roberto Cavalli shades and Jimmy Choo heels, ask Indian and Pakistani designers. (Text - IANS)

Her classic black Hermes' Birkin could cost anything above $10,000-$15,000, her Roberto Cavalli shades cost over $500 and the Jimmy Choo heels over $900. Karachi-based designer Huma Adnan admits Khar s one of the most stylish politicians in her country, but finds it strange that there is so much discussion in India over her dressing.