The Carenity Team: Somya Pokharna

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Somya Pokharna

Somya is a dedicated Community Manager on the Carenity team, where she’s passionate about creating a welcoming space for the UK community. Her role involves engaging with members, moderating discussions, and making sure that every user has a positive experience. In addition to managing the community, Somya enjoys writing and translating health articles, as well as creating engaging content for social media.

Outside of work, Somya loves expressing herself through singing, getting lost in a good book, catching the latest plays, experimenting with new recipes in the kitchen, and discovering hidden gems in the places she visits.

Somya is a content creator at Carenity, specialised in health writing. She has a Master’s degree in International Brand Management from NEOMA Business School. Outside of work, Somya enjoys singing, dancing, theatre, cooking, and exploring new places.

Created: 09/08/2023 - Updated: 08/10/2024


This member's contributions to the Health Magazine

Diabetes and cold weather: How can you keep your blood sugar levels in check?

Diabetes and cold weather: How can you keep your blood sugar levels in check?

Procrastination: Bad habit or a secret self-care strategy?

Procrastination: Bad habit or a secret self-care strategy?

Epilepsy and pregnancy: What should you know before conception?

Epilepsy and pregnancy: What should you know before conception?

Low energy, blues, or depression: How do you tell the difference?

Low energy, blues, or depression: How do you tell the difference?

Turmeric: The golden source of anti-inflammatory and antioxidant benefits

Turmeric: The golden source of anti-inflammatory and antioxidant benefits

10 natural supplements that can transform your mental health

10 natural supplements that can transform your mental health

UC & IBS: “I felt like I was the only one dealing with this painful and embarrassing condition.”

UC & IBS: “I felt like I was the only one dealing with this painful and embarrassing condition.”

Type 1 Diabetes: “Diabetes is just a bump in the road, not a roadblock.”

Type 1 Diabetes: “Diabetes is just a bump in the road, not a roadblock.”

Chemotherapy and Radiation: How to best prepare for them?

Chemotherapy and Radiation: How to best prepare for them?

Emphysema: Everything you need to know!

Emphysema: Everything you need to know!

The Glucose Revolution: Is it the secret to weight loss and better health?

The Glucose Revolution: Is it the secret to weight loss and better health?

Type 1 Diabetes: “Since starting my fitness journey, my daily insulin intake has decreased.”

Type 1 Diabetes: “Since starting my fitness journey, my daily insulin intake has decreased.”

Preventing suicide: How to spot the warning signs and react in time?

Preventing suicide: How to spot the warning signs and react in time?

Fibromyalgia: How does it affect sex and relationships?

Fibromyalgia: How does it affect sex and relationships?

Parkinson's Disease: Is it possible to slow its progression?

Parkinson's Disease: Is it possible to slow its progression?

Endometriosis: “I thought I would never live another minute pain free again.”

Endometriosis: “I thought I would never live another minute pain free again.”

Suni Lee: How did she overcome kidney disease to shine at the Paris 2024 Olympics?

Suni Lee: How did she overcome kidney disease to shine at the Paris 2024 Olympics?

Tai chi: How can it help chronic illness patients?

Tai chi: How can it help chronic illness patients?

Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome and POTS: “I recognize the freedom my wheelchair has given me and how it isn't a sign of weakness or failure."

Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome and POTS: “I recognize the freedom my wheelchair has given me and how it isn't a sign of weakness or failure."

What causes nightmares and night terrors in adults?

What causes nightmares and night terrors in adults?

Nuts: Which ones are the healthiest and how can you easily add them to your diet?

Nuts: Which ones are the healthiest and how can you easily add them to your diet?

Malaria: How stay protected while traveling and get treated in time?

Malaria: How stay protected while traveling and get treated in time?

Diabetes: What cardiovascular diseases can it lead to?

Diabetes: What cardiovascular diseases can it lead to?

Migraine: “I try to stay encouraged and smile no matter what.” #ShadesForMigraine

Migraine: “I try to stay encouraged and smile no matter what.” #ShadesForMigraine

Coffee: Can drinking it in moderation actually be good for you?

Coffee: Can drinking it in moderation actually be good for you?

Migraine: “With the lack of education around the disease, opportunities for early diagnosis were missed.” #ShadesForMigraine

Migraine: “With the lack of education around the disease, opportunities for early diagnosis were missed.” #ShadesForMigraine

Migraine: What are the lesser-known symptoms and how can you help? #ShadesForMigraine

Migraine: What are the lesser-known symptoms and how can you help? #ShadesForMigraine

World NASH Day: How can NASH and NAFLD be prevented?

World NASH Day: How can NASH and NAFLD be prevented?

Premature Ventricular Contractions (PVCs): Everything you need to know!

Premature Ventricular Contractions (PVCs): Everything you need to know!

Depression: When is it necessary to get hospitalised?

Depression: When is it necessary to get hospitalised?

COPD: "Determine to be as well as you can for as long as you can."

COPD: "Determine to be as well as you can for as long as you can."

CPAP for Sleep Apnoea: What are its side effects?

CPAP for Sleep Apnoea: What are its side effects?

How to get rid of Endocrine Disruptors hiding in your household?

How to get rid of Endocrine Disruptors hiding in your household?

How does the spring season boost our health and wellness?

How does the spring season boost our health and wellness?

Multiple Sclerosis: “I am a warrior, and I will overcome this illness with love and positivity.”

Multiple Sclerosis: “I am a warrior, and I will overcome this illness with love and positivity.”

What does grinding teeth in your sleep say about your health?

What does grinding teeth in your sleep say about your health?

Multiple Myeloma: “I roll with the punches, stay active when I can, and rest when I need to.”

Multiple Myeloma: “I roll with the punches, stay active when I can, and rest when I need to.”

How can Prostate Cancer be Diagnosed and Treated?

How can Prostate Cancer be Diagnosed and Treated?

How can Kinesiology help you manage chronic conditions?

How can Kinesiology help you manage chronic conditions?

What is Epigenetics and its Influence on Your Health?

What is Epigenetics and its Influence on Your Health?

What are the Therapeutic Effects of Thermal Spa Therapy on Fibromyalgia?

What are the Therapeutic Effects of Thermal Spa Therapy on Fibromyalgia?

How can Rhodiola Rosea Benefit Your Mind and Body?

How can Rhodiola Rosea Benefit Your Mind and Body?

Biofeedback Therapy: Everything you need to know!

Biofeedback Therapy: Everything you need to know!

Dr. Vickie about Myasthenia Gravis: “When you push MG, it pushes back.”

Dr. Vickie about Myasthenia Gravis: “When you push MG, it pushes back.”

How to Eat Healthy during the Holidays?

How to Eat Healthy during the Holidays?

Fibromyalgia: Who do you need on your healthcare team?

Fibromyalgia: Who do you need on your healthcare team?

How Does Your Physical Pain Mirror Your Emotional State?

How Does Your Physical Pain Mirror Your Emotional State?

Mental Health: How to Prepare Well for Your First Therapy Session?

Mental Health: How to Prepare Well for Your First Therapy Session?

Sarah: “The bad days don’t last forever.” (Hashimoto’s disease and Hypothyroidism)

Sarah: “The bad days don’t last forever.” (Hashimoto’s disease and Hypothyroidism)

Multiple Sclerosis: Which specialists do you need to see?

Multiple Sclerosis: Which specialists do you need to see?

How Do Hormones Affect Your Skin During the Menstrual Cycle?

How Do Hormones Affect Your Skin During the Menstrual Cycle?

How to Take Care of Your Hearing?

How to Take Care of Your Hearing?

Inverse Psoriasis: Everything you need to know!

Inverse Psoriasis: Everything you need to know!

Why is Supportive Care Essential during Breast Cancer Treatment?

Why is Supportive Care Essential during Breast Cancer Treatment?

Mindful Eating: Why is it a game-changer for your diet?

Mindful Eating: Why is it a game-changer for your diet?

Dagmar: “My ALS diagnosis pulled out the rug from under me, but I knew I had to get up and keep going.”

Dagmar: “My ALS diagnosis pulled out the rug from under me, but I knew I had to get up and keep going.”

Exploring Disabilities: What are the different types?

Exploring Disabilities: What are the different types?

Kasi: “After the fat-shaming and gaslighting, my Lipoedema diagnosis came as a huge blessing."

Kasi: “After the fat-shaming and gaslighting, my Lipoedema diagnosis came as a huge blessing."

Shakeila: “Embracing my life and the beauty of the world despite my eyesight" (Keratoconus)

Shakeila: “Embracing my life and the beauty of the world despite my eyesight" (Keratoconus)

Emotional Trauma: How to recover and become resilient?

Emotional Trauma: How to recover and become resilient?

Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD): Getting a Transplant and Best Practices after Surgery

Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD): Getting a Transplant and Best Practices after Surgery

Smoking with Diabetes: What are the risks?

Smoking with Diabetes: What are the risks?

How to Take Care of your Vaginal Microbiome?

How to Take Care of your Vaginal Microbiome?

Birth Control Pills for Managing Endometriosis: Which Ones to Choose?

Birth Control Pills for Managing Endometriosis: Which Ones to Choose?

Self-Compassion for Mental Health: Can it make you happier?

Self-Compassion for Mental Health: Can it make you happier?

Cluster Headaches: Everything you need to know

Cluster Headaches: Everything you need to know

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