New Delhi, March 3 -- If you follow fitness icon Milind Soman on Instagram, you know he swears by age-old wellness practices that keep him fit and energised. Taking to his social media handle recently, he shared the surprising benefits of blowing a conch (shankha), a practice rooted in ancient Indian traditions but beyond its spiritual significance, this simple act offers a range of health benefits-some of which might surprise you!

The conch shell has been an integral part of Hindu rituals for centuries where it is often blown at the beginning of prayers or ceremonies and is believed to dispel negativity while inviting positive energy. According to science (and Google, as Milind Soman humourously pointed out), blowing a conch is also a f...