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...
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...
Are you reaching out for that bag of chips late at night? Or is stress leading you to consume chocolate bars one after the other? Ever wondered why you feel like eating at odd hours? And have you noticed that you usually start craving something salty, fattening, or sweet? Our health goals are deeply affected by what we...
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...
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...
I grew up in Goa, surrounded by many Lebanese and Israeli friends who I shared meals with. They would have hummus for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Super fit, what struck me, particularly about their features was their quality skin and hair. When asked, they would say that their mothers, grandmothers, and great-grandmothers told them,...
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%...
The Indian superfood we want to talk about is not a seed, flower, herb, or spice. Yet it is one of our favorite meals. If you grew up in India, chances are you love and adore this too. Yes, you guessed it right. The desi superfood that we are talking about is khichdi. This...
Potatoes, aloo, batata - many names, but one emotion. Pure love. Who does not love potatoes? From sabzis, curries, and dum biryanis to snacks, mashes, and even salads, the humble potato is loved and adored by people around India and the globe in its various forms. But today, we want to draw your attention...
As gross as it may sound, pay attention to the frequency, color, and consistency of your poop. It reflects your current health. While an average individual poops three to four times a week, those with a regular pattern pass bowels the same number of times a day and at fixed times. Are you pooping...
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...
Fruits are the most natural and nutritious food available to man because they contain high amounts of sucrose, fructose, and glucose that the body uses for energy. This energy powers each of the trillions of cells to carry out vital bodily functions. Fruits also contain various vitamins, minerals, and enzymes that help you build...
