Whether it is while consulting patients, interacting with our You Care community (Join us here), or addressing audiences at corporate talks and events, one of the most common questions that we get asked is: Is milk good or bad for me? Should I give my child milk? I have cancer, diabetes, or heart disease....
Did you know one out of six people with diabetes globally is from India? We rank second in the world (after China) with over 77 million diabetes cases. As you read this, millions of people are dying each year because of uncontrolled diabetes. It makes the virus look feeble compared to the havoc diabetes...
From mythology, poetry, and religious scriptures to scientific journals and Ayurveda - pomegranates appear in various texts throughout time. It has been used for thousands of years as a medicine in different civilizations and grows abundantly in India. Let us discuss what makes the wonder fruit one of the healthiest foods on the planet. Do you...
The power of pumpkin seeds. Photo Credits: Freepik Today we will discuss the health benefits of pumpkin seeds. An absolute powerhouse of nutrients, did you know that a cup of pumpkin seeds can give you 19 grams of pure protein? Pumpkin seeds are rich in amino acids that are the building blocks of protein. These...
How many of you grew up with your mothers and grandmothers encouraging you to soak nuts (almonds or black raisins) overnight before consuming them? Today we want to share a powerful practice that has existed in our country for centuries and can be a simple yet super impactful lifestyle change you could make today....
Today we want to speak to you about the power of a magical seed. It may seem very small, but its nutritional benefits are tremendous. We are not referring to chia, flax, or fenugreek seeds (though each has its benefits). The magical seed that we want to highlight today is sweet basil seed or...
Most of us grew up listening to the phrase, “Eat carrots, they are good for your eyes. They will help you see in the dark.” Did that pique the same curiosity within you as it did in us? Is this the only benefit this root vegetable has? You will be surprised to know that the...
In our line of work, we constantly keep researching the science behind food and how it is evolving. Truth be told, the gifts of nature have remained the same since the beginning of time. But as science evolves, researchers are now deep-diving into studying the nutritional benefits of fruits, vegetables, nuts, seeds, and herbs...
Today we see young and fit people who eat healthily, exercise regularly, go to gyms, and have ripped bodies dying of sudden heart attacks and strokes. Why is this happening? Is there a gap in cardiovascular care? Or are we so focused on post-heart attack action, that we have failed to pay attention to...
What comes to mind when we say burnout? Perhaps many of you reading this have faced this at some or other point in life or are struggling with it as you read this. Did you know even the World Health Organization changed its definition of burnout? From calling it a stress syndrome, it has...
As COVID-19 and its variant Omicron cases continue to rise across our cities, states, country, and the world, many of us have started 2022 with bouts of anxiety. But if there is one thing that we can tell you for sure and believe us, this is not to scare you. You will constantly hear about...
The beautiful green translucent fruit amla derives its origin from the Sanskrit word ‘Amalaki’ that translates to the nectar of life. Known for its immense health benefits in Ayurveda for thousands of years, this super fruit is garnering fame across the globe for all the right reasons. This inexpensive yet humble fruit is a super...
