Author: Shazia Shah M.D.
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“Rekindle your Gratitude and Rewire your Life for Increased Favors”
Do you know that gratitude increases us in our blessings? In Surah Ibrahim, verse 7, in Quran our Creator tells us that, “If you are grateful, I will surely increase you (in favor).” (1) We are taught to practice gratitude as it has many benefits in both worlds. Being thankful to our blessings brings us…
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The Key to a Happy and Healthy Life
What is a better predictor of physical health at the age of fifty? Is it your cholesterol level? Is it your amount of wealth, fame, or high achievement? Is it the number of degrees you have acquired? The answer to all of these questions is “No”. According to the longest study ever done on Adult…
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Is Your Child/Youth Getting Enough Sleep?
Do you know that our sleep needs change with age? The American Psychiatric Association recommends that toddlers (1 to 2 years of age) should sleep for 11 to 14 hours per night. For preschoolers (3 to 5 years of age) sleep recommendation is 10 to 13 hours per night. For Elementary and middle school age…
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Common Myths and Misconceptions About Adolescence
A “Common thought” or stereotype # 1: Adolescence is a time of “storm and stress”. G. Stanley Hall, the American psychologist, coined the term “storm and stress” in his book, Adolescence. He used this term for adolescence because he viewed it to be a time of decreased level of self-control (Storm) and increased level of…
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Your Gut Health and Stress
Do you know that your gut health is affected by stress and anxiety and similarly your gut issues can exacerbate anxiety? The nausea one feels in a stressful situation and the sensation of butterflies fluttering in the stomach when excited and stressed out at the same time, are well known expressions for these situations. They…
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Obesity Has Genetic and Environmental Etiology
Obesity has been classified as a disease by the American Medical Association in 2013. It is a complex condition, with serious global consequences. It leads to chronic diseases like hypertension, diabetes, stroke, and cancers as well as mental health problems and obesity stigma in the society. Physical, social, and economic changes in our environment over…
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