You may have heard that there is the art of eating, chewing, breathing, sleeping, moving, thinking, and possibly every little activity you can do mindfully. But did you know that there is the art of drinking water too? Most of us take this for granted sometimes. As more and more media articles speak about...
Little seeds. Mighty benefits. You find them in your sabzis, dals, curries, and even traditional Indian snacks. A tadka or tempering is incomplete without these. From desi kitchens to the Mediterranean and other international cuisines, these magical seeds find their unique place not just for their culinary taste but the numerous health benefits. Elite...
Let's talk about anal fissures, shall we? It is affecting millions as you read this. Yet no one wants to speak openly about it. Most people think anal fissures and piles are the same. Many of them wait until it is too late due to the embarrassment of having to discuss it with their...
Did you know that there are foods that can help you burn fat? Known as thermogenic foods, these can help stoke your metabolic rate and burn calories. Now before you start thinking only overeating and loading on these foods will help you with fat loss, let me correct you. There is no magic food...
How often do you feel tired, sluggish, and low on energy? Has your sweat started to stink more than usual? Do you experience unexplained headaches, brain fog, migraine, or insatiable cravings? Does your skin feel dull and pigmented and is prone to breakouts, rashes, and allergies? Do you carry excess weight or have recurring...
Navratri is almost here. As people in various parts of India prepare to step into the season of devotion, fasting, garba, and festivities, our experts at You Care decided to curate a special recipe booklet for you. For many, this nine-day festival of worshiping the nine incarnations of Goddess Durga involves giving up non-vegetarian...
An 86-year-old lady walked in for one of our consultations. She had been struggling with a leaky bladder (urinary incontinence) where she would accidentally pass small amounts of urine/poop due to weak pelvic floor muscles. Assessing her case, our team found that her lifestyle was already on track. We recommended she start doing -...
In most Indian homes, drinking water from a copper vessel is a common household practice. Many of us grew up with our parents and grandparents diligently storing and drinking water in copper kalsi, handas, and matkas. This simple tradition has existed in our culture for civilizations and is part of many Ayurvedic texts. The...
Do you work night shifts? Photo Credit: Freepik/@DCStudio Remember how most of us grew up with the age-old adage that said, “Burn the midnight oil.” We were brainwashed to believe that if you wanted to attain success, you had to spend sleepless nights hustling to get there. Human beings are the only species that sacrifice...
Have you experienced a severe burning sensation in your chest right after a meal? Or slept at night to feel food rise back up your throat and leave a rancid or sour taste in your mouth? What you are experiencing is acid reflux or acidity. It’s also called acid regurgitation or gastroesophageal reflux. Acid...
Did you know that we naturally start to lose muscle mass after the age of 30-35 years? It is a part of the aging process and is called sarcopenia. But you can slow it down with lifestyle changes. With the world focusing on weighing scale and kilogram by kilogram weight loss, we need to...
Are you keeping your gut happy? Photo Credits: Freepik “What should I do for a happy gut?” 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. While it is important to identify the food items...
