Why I Wake Up for the Sunrise (And Why Your Body Is Begging You To)
I didn’t start waking up early to join the 5AM club. I started because something in me just… pulled me outside. Delhi rooftop. 6:00 AM. The sky doing things I couldn’t explain. And a feeling — settled, clear, alive — that I couldn’t get enough of! I’ve been a low-tox living and wellness coach for […]
Stop Microwaving Plastic: The Hidden Toxins in Your Kitchen
I used to think I was being careful. I didn’t microwave food in flimsy takeaway boxes.But I did use that plastic microwave cover. Because… “it’s made for the microwave, right?” Wrong. And once I read the research, I couldn’t unsee it. What Really Happens When You Heat Plastic When plastic meets heat, it doesn’t just […]
How Nature Works as a Powerful Detox Tool (Backed by Science)
Most people come to me wanting to detox their home. They expect a list of products to throw out. The toxic cleaners. The synthetic fragrances. The plastic food containers that smell like last year’s rajma. They do not expect me to also say: “Step outside. That’s the detox we have to add back.” Your Body […]
Why Mosquitoes Bite You More — and How to Stop Them Naturally
The moment temperatures start rising in Delhi, mosquitoes are back! And just when you think the monsoon will bring some relief — it does in temperature — but the rains create perfect breeding conditions and the numbers explode. My kids’ ankles are somehow always the first target. For years I handled it the standard way. […]
Cash Hygiene in India: Fungal Contamination, BPA Receipts & What to Do Instead
I used to hand over cash at the kirana store without thinking twice. Temple visits. Buying fruits. Parking tickets. Chai breaks.That crumpled ₹10, ₹20 and ₹50 note would just… travel through my hands all day long. Until I saw a lab test on Instagram! In a December 2025 Instagram reel, microbiologist Dr. Shweta (MBBS, MD) […]
Why I’m Skipping Infrared Saunas (Even Though Everyone’s Obsessed)
My friend called me last week. She’s renovating her house and wants to put in a sauna. “What do you think, should I get an infrared sauna? Everyone says it’s better for detox.” I said “Nooo, get a regular sauna! And call me over :)” She was taken aback and we discussed it back and […]
When Your Teen’s Phone Becomes Their Prison: What Jonathan Haidt Got Right About Childhood
I was at a resort restaurant during school winter break, watching a family of four at the next table. Parents on opposite ends. Two teenagers between them. All four looking at their screens. Forty-five minutes. Maybe three words exchanged. They ate while scrolling, then left. Together but… not really. I see this everywhere now—airports, cafes, […]
How to Apply the Placebo Effect at Every Age: From My 5-Year-Old Nephew to Myself at 42
After I shared the milkshake study last week, the questions started rolling in. “Okay but HOW do I actually use this with my teenager?” “What do I say to my parents without sounding like I’m lecturing them?” “Will this matter for my 3-year-old?” I really think the placebo effect is so powerful with so much […]
The Milkshake Study That Changed How I Thought About Food
I thought I had all the knowledge on eating healthy. Wholefoods only, guilt-free nourishment. Count macros, avoid indulgence. Then I heard Dr. Alia Crum from Stanford on the Mel Robbins podcast and couldn’t stop thinking about it. I dove into her research papers, read everything I could find, and honestly? My entire relationship with food […]
The Hidden Toxins in Your Fragrance: How Synthetic Scents Linked to Breast Cancer Are Hiding in Your Home
Last week, a friend asked me: “Is this fragrance-breast cancer link actually true?” “Yes,” I said. “The research is real.” His response surprised me (yes, he is male): “Even I don’t want to use fragrance then. What are the options?” This affects everyone, it’s not only a women’s health concern. And most people have no […]
