Post-Pregnancy Swelling in Kashmiri Women: From Temporary Edema to Permanent Weight Gain

Post-Pregnancy Swelling in Kashmiri Women: Between Biology, Culture & Care

The Unseen Weight of Motherhood in Kashmir By: Saika J | 12 September 2025 Motherhood in Kashmir is not just a personal journey—it is a cultural event, wrapped in age-old traditions, family rituals, and deep affection. When a Kashmiri woman gives birth, she is not only celebrated as a mother but also embraced by customs that shape her recovery. From Loaseh Aab (herbal baths) to being fed haund, kokur yakhni, saffron milk, and walnuts, every detail of her postpartum period is crafted with love. Yet, beneath the warmth of family…

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Kashmiri Teen Girls in Addiction Crisis: Experts Warn of Hidden Epidemic

Kashmiri Teen Girls in Addiction Crisis: Experts Warn of Hidden Epidemic

Experts Sound Alarm: Kashmiri Teen Girls Trapped in Addiction Crisis By: Javid Amin | 09 September 2025 A Silent Storm in the Valley For decades, Kashmir has been synonymous with breathtaking landscapes, political turmoil, and cultural resilience. But beneath the surface lies a hidden epidemic—one that is claiming its victims quietly, often unnoticed until it’s too late. In the narrow lanes of Srinagar, teenage girls—some as young as 13 years old—are falling prey to drugs. What begins as casual cannabis use at tuition centers or through peers soon spirals into…

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Women’s Health & Weight Gain: 5 Hidden Mistakes Leading to Obesity and How to Avoid Them

Women's Health & Weight Gain: 5 Hidden Mistakes Leading to Obesity and How to Avoid Them

Five Health Mistakes Women Make That Lead to Obesity & Five Expert Tips to Stay Fit By: Saika J The Global Obesity Crisis & Its Impact on Women – Obesity is rapidly becoming a global health crisis, affecting millions of people across all age groups. A recent study published in The Lancet revealed alarming statistics: More than half of the world’s adult population and a third of children and young adults are projected to be overweight or obese by 2050. Among the countries most affected, India ranks in the top…

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Effective Tips and Tricks to Address Abdominal Fat in Women after the Age of 40

Effective Tips and Tricks to Address Abdominal Fat in Women after the Age of 40

Ladies, belly fat can make a sudden appearance soon after your 40th birthday. Here are essential tips to keep abdominal fat at bay even as you age. Belly fat can catch even the slimmest of women by surprise with its sudden appearance especially closer to the age group of 40. Hormonal changes, especially drop in estrogen could be one of the biggest culprits apart from a sedentary lifestyle, that could be responsible for this unwelcome fat accumulation. It’s not just about feeling bloated and uncomfortable with these extra pounds around…

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