The weight loss fantasy
In my 10 years of practice I have come across many patients, who asked me about weight loss pills. They think that taking these pills will melt their body fat very fast without any harmful effects. But let me…
Myth: As Turmeric is natural You can take it in any amount without any harm!
In this pandemic there is trend of taking turmeric without any measurement, thinking that it is natural. So, it is safe & will protect you from virus, without any side effect. Truth Turmeric in India is used since ancient time…
Recovery from covid 19: Your food is your medicine
After recovery from covid 19, when your test is negative, you still may not “feel” healthy. It takes 4—6 weeks to get back to normalcy after covid recovery. The corona virus is known to weak down your immune system, both…
Male pattern baldness Your food is your medicine
If your hair loss begins at the temples or crown of the head, you may have male pattern baldness. There are various reasons for your hair loss. But for the male pattern baldness, the common reason is your hormone.…
Are you suffering from Allergies? (part-2) Your food is your medicine
In Part 1 we discussed about symptoms of allergies and allergens responsible for your allergies. You come to know that Allergens are the trigger of allergic reaction and not the cause. Actual cause of the allergies is your food…
How to ‘Prepare Yourself’ for post Covid-19 world?: A 5-point action plan
We will first start our discussion with ‘the truth’ and then we will discuss about ‘5-point action plan to prepare yourself for post Covid-19 world’. The Truth: Today we will discuss about something that unfortunately (almost) nobody is talking. Even…
Are you suffering from dry eyes?
Dry eye is a common problem that occurs when your tear production is less & is not providing adequate lubrication to your eyes. If you ignore dry eyes, then it may lead to damage to the tissue of your eye,…
Dry, rough & flaking lips….
As winter starts, the first effect is always seen on your lips. They become dry. & as soon as your lips starts flaking, you start using your favourite lip balm. But be cautious before using any lip balm. You should…
Are you suffering from severe hair loss during or after your pregnancy?
When I started as practicing dietitian many years ago, there was a (mis)belief that you need to consult a dietitian only if you want to lose weight. It is good that today the scenario has changed. Now I not only…
Breast Cancer, Prostate Cancer & Role of Antioxidants
[If you have missed Part-1:do you need to take antioxidants? -click here]. Breast cancer is No.1 cancer among Indian females. Before 25 years, only 31% of patients were below 50 years of age. However, according to data acquired in 2014,…