Author Archives: health

What is herbal jelly

Grass jelly. All photos by the author. Across the United States, grass jelly is most often known as the cubed, black gelatin that one orders as a topping at bubble milk tea shops. In Los Angeles, there’s an entire chain called Blackball Taiwanese Dessert dedicated to the ingredient—served in a bowl, combined with taro balls,… Read More »

Having cracked the mindfulness mystery, I don’t want enlightening lockdown to end

The ant has been circling my foot for several minutes now. I have been watching it intently, as it runs over and back across the patio, in ever-decreasing circles. Its purpose is unfathomable, and its progress is slow, but that’s OK. I have time to watch it. I don’t have anything to do, or anywhere… Read More »

What is better than carisoprodol

C 17, 18 There is no clear evidence that one skeletal muscle relaxant is superior to another for musculoskeletal spasms. Although the evidence for effectiveness of skeletal muscle relaxants in musculoskeletal conditions is limited, strong evidence does exist in terms of toxicity. Always consult your healthcare provider to ensure the information displayed on this page… Read More »

Bois Locker Room Shows a Mirror to The Society Yet Again; Here’s How Parenting Plays An Important Part in Shunning These Evils

Representational Image (Photo Credits: Pixabay) Bois Locker Room, the latest busted Instagram group, has reminded all of us about the epidemic of violence against women. What scares us more is their tender age. Young teens around 14-17 years of age, from some of the top schools in the National Capital Region, reportedly posted photographs of fellow… Read More »