Your gut is a bustling rainforest teeming with life—except this isn't an Amazon jungle! About 100 trillion bacteria reside in the gut, forming the gut microbiome, and producing numerous health effects. Just like various species shape a rainforest, microscopic microbial species form a complex network in your gut, impacting your health in ways you might not...
Everybody is chasing probiotics today. What is the hype surrounding it? Let us decode. Think of your gut microbiome as an intelligent and diverse colony of trillions of strains of bacteria, fungi, bacteria, and viruses - both good and bad. When the bad gut bugs overnumber the good bugs, you have an imbalanced gut. It...
Are you finding it difficult to poop? It may feel like a mere inconvenience, but most people do not realize it can be dangerous and should not be taken lightly. Yes, constipation may be embarrassing to discuss or may not make for the most enticing cocktail party conversation. But if you are struggling with...
Did you know a natural trick to turn potatoes and rice into blood sugar, gut, and weight-friendly food? All you need to do is cook and cool them for 8-12 hours. Why? Cooking, followed by cooling, turns them into a rich source of resistant starch. What does this mean? Cooling potatoes changes the chemical...
Ulcerative Colitis (UC) is a condition that was unheard of a couple of decades ago. But today, it plagues millions of people, from teenagers and young adults to even senior citizens. Many live with the condition for years. If there is one learning we have had from years of working on UC cases, it...
Want to gauge your gut health? Try this test. Representational image only. Vegetable juice. Photo credits: Freepik/jcomp Have a glass of vegetable juice. If it bloats you up, you do not have the right amount of digestive enzymes in your system. Why? All plant vegetables have cellulose which can be hard to break down and digest...
Dyspepsia also known as indigestion is a common gut issue that affects millions of people today. The term is used to describe discomfort or pain within the upper abdomen. It’s not a disease but a gaggle of symptoms that may range from constant bloating, nausea, and burping. Photo Credit: Freepik/@benzoix How does indigestion happen? It is usually...
“How do I build good gut health?” This is one of the most googled health questions in 2022. So many of us constantly look for superfoods, cleanses, prebiotics, probiotics, and supplements to take care of our gut. But while these may have their place, many of us forget the basics. Did you know that your body...
We often get asked why we speak about gut health all the time. Because your gut is the epicenter of good health. It influences neurotransmitter production, digestion, and metabolism and contributes to energy homeostasis (energy inflow and outflow), too. Most metabolic, autoimmune, and cognitive diseases start with gastrointestinal disturbances or imbalances because 70 to 80%...
How often have you made another health excuse on your leave application because you were embarrassed to state that the cause of your absence is a UTI? UTI stands for Urinary tract infection. It is a bacterial infection that lines the urinary tract or bladder and in extreme cases, even the kidneys. It affects...
With the ever-changing seasons, your skin and hair demand additional care, hydration, and love. At You Care, we believe that skin and hair health doesn't come only in a bottle, jar, or tube. It is an inside-out approach. Nurture your internal and external environment to let your natural glow shine through. Before you hop from...
The father of modern medicine - Hippocrates, once said, "Death sits in the bowels. And bad digestion is the root of all evil." Even 2,500 years later, these lines stand the test of time. How do you build good gut health? Type this into your search bar and you will find thousands of results on...
