The holiday season is the best time of the year and after two years of having subdued celebrations due to the pandemic, this year, it’s even more special! People are travelling, socialising and getting back to normal life. Even so, there is a certain level of anxiety around the culinary part of the season. For […]
I was recently treating a new patient struggling with anxiety, depression, brain fog and fatigue. In her mid-40s, she couldn’t even get out of bed on some days because her life is hampered by various health problems – which mostly seem to be psychological! Over the past few years, she has seen numerous, has had […]
As 14th November, 2022, marks World Diabetes Day, what better way to commemorate the occasion than sharing some real smart ways in which we can cut down the intake of sugar – the root of all (diabetic) evil – from our diet? One of the best ways to tell if you need a ‘sugar […]
One of the most frequent symptoms I come across, while consulting patients through various health issues, is ‘Fatigue’. Cases of exhaustion and fatigue have been on the rise, especially since the onset of the pandemic. I witness the epidemic of extreme exhaustion daily, as patients complain about feeling exhausted on waking up, and depend on […]
During the festive season, many of us into ‘cheat mode’ and are most likely to gain weight, feel acidic or bloated. All those rules about healthy lifestyle habits go for a toss! The festive season is a time of celebration with friends and family with food as the central attraction, leaving you with a food […]
Since the onset of the pandemic, an increasing number of people have been suffering from Prolonged or Chronic Inflammation. While this term may seem new, many of you would be already experiencing the symptoms of this inflammation daily. The underlying trigger of this inflammation is just about every modern-day disease. Gut dysfunction is its most […]
Almost everyone is aware of antibiotics. Ideally, you need a prescription by a registered medical practitioner to consume antibiotics for your medical condition. During the pandemic, I witnessed antibiotics being sold over-the-counter like hot cakes! Of course, we all wish to heal from illness, but unfortunately, most are unaware of the harmful effects of […]
Thank you, dear Readers for an overwhelming response to last week’s article, which was the first in the Gut-series. Indeed, the Gut is one of the most under-rated organs that needs your attention! Having covered the basic understanding about the microbiome and the foods that benefit your gut and therefore, your over-all health, let’s now […]
. The gut? Is that even an organ? That’s the initial reaction of most! I personally came about this fact only after graduating as a doctor! With an increasing number of patients needing solutions for their digestive issue, I delved further into the root cause and was amazed to discover a whole new world inside […]
Do you love to eat? Do you feel deprived when you don’t get to eat what you want? Are you confused about what you are supposed to eat? Do you feel the need to eat food when you are happy or upset or stressed? What is your first impulse when you eat for emotional reasons […]
. Diabetes affects more than 537 million people all over the globe and it is the seventh leading cause of death. The most common form of diabetes, ‘Type 2 Diabetes’, develops due to Insulin-resistance. Insulin is a hormone that helps transfer glucose from the blood to the cells where it can be used for energy. […]