With the festive season round the corner, many of you may be struggling with how to manage the upcoming week when it comes to eating healthy and maintaining your healthy lifestyle!. The festive season is indeed a time for celebration and enjoyment with friends and family, and food plays a central role in these festivities. It's only natural to indulge in the delicious treats and sweets that are an integral part of the celebration. Balancing the joy of indulging in delicious treats with maintaining self-control can be a challenge, but it's important to find a healthy and sustainable approach ..read more

Introduction What are PPIs? Use of Proton pump Inhibitors Side effects FAQs Are Proton Pump Inhibitors the best way to treat heartburn and indigestion? Well, if you have been popping PPIs every time you have a heart burn or indigestion, it's time to look into what it is doing to your body! Proton pump inhibitors are a class of medications commonly prescribed to reduce stomach acid production. They are used to treat various conditions such as GERD, peptic ulcers etc. While PPIs may give some symptomatic relief, they do come with some potential risks and side effects. What are Proton Pump Inh ..read more

Love being a late night owl? No wonder why everyone around us has big dark circles around their eyes nowadays. One might also consider why they have poor memory, confusion and an impaired capacity to take firm decisions on their own. Sleeping for 7-8 hours is not only important but also essential in today’s era of the fast pacing modern world. But what’s more important is - to sleep at the right time. Go to bed by as early as 9.30 pm and wake up by 6 am depending on the need of the body. Going to bed early truly makes a person healthy, wealthy and wise! Why is Sleep so Important? Day by day t ..read more

A good night’s sleep is essential for the repair and regeneration process in the body for good health. Research shows that lack of good sleep makes us vulnerable and causes us to seek out high calorie foods the very next day. This results in disrupted sleep cycles and overall poor health. Deep sleep ensures a good recovery from the daily wear and tear. It not only rejuvenates the body and mind but also keeps one away from any ailments. It strengthens our immune system, as well as helps in kick-starting the day on a right note. It’s like a reset button given as a gift to us by nature. Food and ..read more

Table of Contents Introduction How gut health affects sleep Steps to manage gut health FAQ’s In the quest for a healthy and fulfilling life, two crucial elements often take centre stage: Gut health and Sleep. They may seem unrelated initially, but numerous studies have revealed a fascinating connection between the two. Our gut, often referred to as the second brain, plays a pivotal role in our overall well-being, influencing everything from digestion to mood regulation. On the other hand, sleep is a fundamental biological process that restores and rejuvenates our body. To understand the con ..read more

What does self care mean to you? Is it a way of pampering yourself or some selfish idea of cutting down some time from To Do list. Take a moment and answer this to yourself before reading further. Self care is subjective for everyone; like for some it can be personal grooming, an outing with or without someone, consuming a good soul comforting meal, any sort of physical exercise, meditation, watching a movie. What’s your idea? Recently it has found acceptance & its importance due to covid lockdowns and deteriorating physical plus mental health conditions. The rigorous ‘Hustle culture’ is ..read more

Before you read this blog, make sure you have read our blog on ‘Gut dysbiosis is one major cause of Gout’. What is Gout? Gout is a very uncomfortable, essentially an inflammatory condition, which can cause an attack of sudden burning pain, stiffness and swelling in the joints. It can affect joints and tendons if left untreated. It is a kind of inflammatory arthritis. A gout attack may come after an illness or injury. The first sign of gout is often pain in the big toe. It usually affects one joint at a time, but it can spread to other joints making them appear red and swollen. Conventional app ..read more

Our body is host to various organisms-bacteria, fungus, viruses etc. They are collectively known as the microbiota. Most of these contribute to our body’s natural processes. Dysbiosis typically occurs when the microbes in our gastrointestinal tract (stomach and intestines) - become unbalanced. This can be caused by an imbalance in the microflora, changes in their functional composition and metabolic activities, or a shift in their local distribution. Dysbiosis can play a significant role in many health issues. Many latest researches have proved that there is a close association between dysbio ..read more

Inflammation is our body’s natural response to injury, autoimmune conditions or infection. However, at the same time, it’s also a key component of many physiological conditions that cause pain. To address this, enzyme-based anti-inflammatory drugs are becoming preferred over conventional, chemical-based drugs that reduce pain because they generally have limited side effects. What is serratiopeptidase? Serratiopeptidase or serrapeptase, is an enzyme proteolytic in nature, which is recommended by healthcare providers for its anti-inflammatory, antiedema and analgesic effects. It is produced in ..read more

Olive oil is the natural oil extracted from olives, the fruit grown on olive trees. Olive oil has been gaining popularity due to the many health benefits it offers. Indian supermarkets are flooded with olive oil brands. Oils being one of the important components for most Indian cuisines, olive oil is also finding its place in the Indian kitchen by replacing its counterparts. The most important question to ask here is that does olive oil fit in the Indian kitchen? Lets understand more about the benefits of olive oil to know where it fits best. Olive oil nutrition facts Rich in omega-3 fatty ac ..read more