Come winters and Indian homes would be filled with the tangy aroma of amla or gooseberry being boiled in large patilas in a mixture of water and calcium carbonate. These would then be boiled in sugar syrup to make delectable murabbas. This was an annual ritual in several Indian homes until ‘superfoods’ made their way…
Forget fancy detox teas or expensive supplements because the secret to better gut and liver health may already be in your kitchen. Dr Saurabh Sethi, an AIIMS-trained gastroenterologist with experience at Harvard and Stanford, recently shared eight everyday vegetables that can naturally boost digestion and support liver function. These simple foods do more than just…
The supplement industry is booming. You will find supplements for almost anything and everything. Most labels advise daily use, but do you really need to take them every day? Experts advise on optimal supplement timing and combinations for better absorption and effectiveness. Learn how to take iron, Omega-3s, fiber, Vitamin D, probiotics, creatine, zinc, and…
High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a leading cause of cardiovascular diseases across the world. It develops gradually and often without noticeable symptoms, silently damaging blood vessels and the heart over time. When blood pressure remains consistently high, it forces the heart to work harder, thickens artery walls and restricts blood flow. If left unmanaged,…
We all suffer from dry, itchy eyes, that can be caused by a host of factors – allergies, tiredness, dryness, and even sleep! While this might seem like a harmless condition (and most of the times, it indeed is), the real issue lies in how we try to resolve it. Our first reaction is always…
With sitting long hours and a desk job at the office, which everyone is doing nowadays, immobility is a stealth health danger. Dr. Kapadia emphasizes the fact that extended sitting is just like smoking in the modern age, causing a full range of circulation-related ailments. As you sit for so long, blood accumulates in the…
The pancreas is a vital but often overlooked organ that plays a key role in digestion and blood sugar regulation. It produces essential enzymes that break down food and hormones like insulin and glucagon that maintain energy balance. When the pancreas starts to malfunction, it can lead to serious conditions such as pancreatitis, diabetes, or…
That sweet, creamy layer sandwiched between two crisp biscuits is what makes tea-time irresistible for many of us. Whether it’s the vanilla cream in your chocolate disks or the chocolate filling in your favourite cookie, that melt-in-the-mouth texture feels indulgent. But have you ever stopped to wonder if the “cream” in your biscuit is actually…
Comparing lifespans can be debilitating, but one striking difference is between India and Japan. Where Japan’s life expectancy is about 84.8 years , India’s is about 70.4 years, that is a rough gap of 15 years altogether. This is not just about differences in healthcare systems, but is deeply influenced by how people live every…
We all know the fundamentals. Vaping is dangerous, drinking is dangerous, stress is the silent killer, but when a heart surgeon puts them in order of just how dangerous he believes they are, coming from what he sees in the operating theatre, it hits differently. Cardiovascular surgeon Dr Jeremy London recently ranked five everyday lifestyle…
