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Do you downward dog or do you dance to Bollywood songs in your living room? Our health and lifestyle section won’t just talk about fun ways to stay fit; we’ll also look at the latest research news and opinions on some of the biggest diseases out there that are hitting South Asians including some personal stories of survival. Here you’ll also find sound information on the latest alternative therapy trends and approaches for a healthy lifestyle for both you and your family as well as ways to pamper yourself and tips to live better.

First Time at the Dentist: What Parents Should Know

According to 2011 statistics from the Centers for Disease Control, more than 19 per cent of children ages 2 to 19 have untreated cavities. The Canadian Dental Association encourages the assessment of infants, by a dentist, within six months of the eruption of the first tooth or by one year

Get your chakras in check

  For those of you looking for ways to pamper yourselves, masalamommas.com will be doing a regular profile on South Asian-inspired spa treatments each month.   Here’s our first instalment! By Anjum Choudhry Nayyar Now if you’re like me, there’s no place better to get away and unwind like the spa—especially