Medically reviewed by Dr. Shunmukha Priya, Ph.D. in Food Science and Nutrition Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is a medical condition affecting women whose hormone patterns are altered with higher than normal production of Androgen which is a male sex hormone. Table of Content What is PCOD? PCOS symptoms When to see a doctor? Diagnosis of PCOS […]
Medical Reviewed by Darshita Thakkar, Masters in Clinical NutritionLooking fit and fabulous is every bride’s dream – after all, she will be in the limelight. She and the groom will be hounded by photographers. And later after the ceremony, sharing those lovely pictures on the internet is the norm these days. These factors drive the […]
Medically reviewed by Dr. Shunmukha Priya, Ph.D. in Food Science and Nutrition Weight loss surgery is one of the methods using which people try to shed some excess fat. Also known as “bariatric surgery”, this surgery is opted by people who cannot indulge in traditional weight loss methods. This method is also chosen by people who want […]
Medically reviewed by Dr. Shunmukha Priya, Ph.D. in Food Science and Nutrition Obesity is a bodily condition marked by excessive deposition and storage of fat which develops gradually with time and does not happen overnight. While a BMI of 25 is considered to be healthy internationally, it has been reported that for Indians, more precisely the South […]
Medically reviewed by Dr. Shunmukha Priya, Ph.D. in Food Science and Nutrition Weight loss diet, healthy meal plan, how to lose weight in 3 months, how many calories I should eat to lose so and so weight in XYZ months… Do these ring a bell? Well, these are some of the most searched topics on the internet […]
High blood pressure or hypertension is a global concern because of its wide prevalence. If not attended to in time, it can lead to severe complications like a heart attack or a stroke which can turn fatal. Hypertension is referred to as a silent killer because you can live with it for years even without […]
Medical Reviewed by Sindhu Vas, Post Graduate in Nutrition and Food scienceDo you feel hungry all the time? Are you feeling the urge to raid your kitchen every now & then to satisfy your sudden hunger pangs? Do you often feel hungry during the late-night hours in spite of having a sumptuous dinner? If your […]
Medical Reviewed by Shanmukha Priya, M.Phil and Ph.D. in Food Science and NutritionThe scientific discoveries have enriched the established discipline of medicine in general health care by the use of various medications including antibiotics. But the conventional Ayurveda has for centuries advocated the use of common fruits, vegetables, and spices, singly or in combination as […]
Medically reviewed by Dr. Shunmukha Priya, Ph.D. in Food Science and Nutrition Just like PCOD, diabetes and other lifestyle-related diseases, thyroid disorder is also on the rise. Thyroid disorder is linked to weight gain, it causes fatigue and many other problems. Sadly, many of us do not recognise the problem until it starts affecting the body. Before […]
Medically reviewed by Dr. Shunmukha Priya, Ph.D. in Food Science and Nutrition Often you may have felt a burning sensation in your lower chest area rising to your throat after a hearty meal. This condition is called heartburn. Now this heartburn is only a symptom of another condition called acidity or acid reflux. When the stomach acid […]
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