Dilemma and ResolutionAfter we were married, my husband and I moved to Africa on a work permit visa. It was my first time abroad and I was eager to explore the inner... By Meera Thirtha3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Has HS Been A Boon Or A Curse?Tina is a sensitive and vulnerable child. She is a girl of extreme temperaments too and would often experience sever shift in moods. Right from her school days, she has... By Meera Thirtha2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Our Foray Into HomeopathyMedicines come from a variety of sources. Some are developed from substances that are found in nature. Others are byproducts of organisms, a few are biologically engineered, some are sourced... By Meera Thirtha3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Helicopter Mom and HSAfter my husband passed away, I became an overprotective parent constantly shielding my daughter from various situations. Although it was done with the purest of intentions, I had developed a... By Meera Thirtha2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Kokum JuiceKokum is a summer fruit that has a sharp tangy taste to it. Once it is ripe and dried, it is used as a souring agent in various traditional preparations... By Meera ThirthaBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
God, Hidradenitis Suppurativa, and MeBorn to secular and rational parents, I was not brought up as a religious person. Though I never negated God in my life, I had not been formally introduced to... By Meera Thirtha3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
KashayaKashaya is an Ayurvedic health drink that is said to have numerous healing benefits. This potion is generally used as a remedy for treating minor seasonal issues and infections like... By Meera ThirthaBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Our Foray Into AyurvedaIt’s true that Ayurveda (meaning the science of life) is a health care system that lays emphasis on how one can eliminate the root cause of a disease rather than... By Meera Thirtha3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Recovery, A Gradual ProcessIn case you missed it, check out Parts 1 and 2 of this series! Tina was discharged from the hospital the following day. It was a huge sigh of relief... By Meera Thirtha2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
In A Pool Of BloodIn case you missed it, check out Part 1 of this series, Complexities of Disease Management and Single Parenting. At first, I couldn’t really comprehend what was going on but... By Meera Thirtha2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments7 comments
Complexities of Disease Management and Single ParentingMy daughter Tina (name changed) is a sensitive and caring child. Our home used to be filled with her ring of spontaneous laughter every time she was in a playful... By Meera Thirtha2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
A Relief To Finally Have A DiagnosisFormerly known as acne inverse, Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS) is a chronic skin condition that affects the hair follicles and sweat glands of the body. It manifests as painful puss-filled swellings... By Meera Thirtha3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Onset Of AdversitiesAfter I completed my graduation in English literature, my parents had decided that it was imperative for me to tie the knot. My newly acquired independence was short-lived. While I... By Meera Thirtha3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
