Working in the skies, flying thousands of miles above the ground—sounds glamorous, right? But for pilots and aircrews, it comes with unique challenges. From irregular schedules and frequent time zone shifts to long hours and the constant stress of flying, maintaining good health becomes a real balancing act. It is not just about surviving...
The Timing of Your Vitamin D Supplement Matters: A Real-Life Lesson from Shabel Story time. Shabel and I go way back to our days at St. Xavier's College in Goa. We were both on the college weightlifting and powerlifting team, and I vividly remember how focused he was on maintaining his health and energy levels....
Have you ever paused to think about the basics when it comes to your health? We live in a world full of complex solutions—fad diets, intense workout routines, and a seemingly endless list of supplements promising miracles. Yet, with all these options, why do we still see a rise in conditions like diabetes, hormonal...
When it comes to bone health, most people are quick to think of calcium as the ultimate solution. While calcium is essential for strong bones, relying solely on calcium supplements won’t cut it—especially if you’re dealing with bone loss, osteoporosis, osteopenia, or frequent fractures without major trauma. In fact, India and the USA, two...
How many of you love sunshine? Do you feel at ease when you look at sunrise or sunset? Most people think sunlight is only about Vitamin D. But I beg to differ. Sunshine is a free medicine we are all blessed with in abundance. It is a source of vitality, energy, happiness, life, sleep, mood,...
Have you heard about osteoblasts? No? Well, before we dive straight into the topic, here are some observations that I need to share with you to build context. I have many patients between the ages of 20 to 40, who complain of painful and weakened bones. Upon further checking, we are increasingly meeting people in...
In our research in cancer, immunology, inflammatory and lifestyle diseases, we constantly learn how the simplest foods (that have existed for decades) benefit our health. Today we want to speak to you about one such beverage. This simple beverage improves your bone density, cognitive function, and gut health and lowers inflammation at a deep cellular...
More than 180 million people in India have arthritis. This number is higher than those who struggle with diabetes, AIDS, and even cancer. This joint disease has different categories. The most common forms include rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis or sometimes certain kinds of spondylitis. But one commonality that we need to understand is that...
