Many people often feel sudden fatigue, bloating, or persistent cravings for sweets without realising that these symptoms may be linked to fluctuating blood sugar levels. Gastroenterologist Dr Pal explains that common everyday foods can trigger rapid blood sugar spikes, causing energy crashes and long-term health risks such as insulin resistance, obesity, and type 2 diabetes….
World’s longest-married couple, Eleanor and Lyle Gittens, in November 2025.Photo credit: LongeviQuest Marriages are tough; it’s a daily choice to be with your partner, and to accept and love them in sickness and in health. No wonder then that its a universal question for many couples- What’s the secret to a long and happy marriage?…
We have all had those sneezing fits that come out of nowhere. One sneeze turns into five, and before you know it, your nose will not stop reacting. While most people blame allergies, that is not always the case. Sometimes, sneezing happens because your nose is irritated by dust, smoke, perfume, or even temperature changes….
5 Home Remedies to Get Rid of Melasma (Jhai): Natural Desi Ways to Bring Back Your Glow Melasma or as we often call it in India, jhai is one of those stubborn skin concerns that just won’t go away easily. It shows up as dark patches, usually around the cheeks, upper lip, or forehead, and…
Medical experts emphasise that the nervous system often reveals early and sometimes subtle warning signs long before a full neurological disorder is diagnosed. Recognising these signals can be critical, as they may point to the onset of serious conditions such as Parkinson’s disease, stroke, epilepsy, or other neurodegenerative disorders.A recent Instagram post by a practising…
Everyone has wondered at some point if they are “going” often enough. For some, it is a daily routine; for others, it happens every few days. According to a peer-reviewed study published in the Scandinavian Journal of Gastroenterology, most healthy adults have between three bowel movements per day and three per week. That wide range…
A diet filled with fiber, whole grains, fresh fruit, vegetables and the right kind of fats, can potentially reverse fatty liver in as less than 60 days. For this, choose foods like legumes, dark leafy greens, whole fruits, and a modest handful of nuts. Swap out refined carbs-bread, white rice, refined flour-for brown rice, whole‑wheat…
It is often said that the Bhagavad Gita has solutions to all life problems, and rightly so. Gita’s wisdom is timeless and it offers powerful lessons on how to stay calm, focused, and righteous even in the toughest times– including difficult workplace situations. Whether it’s dealing with manipulative colleagues, unfair treatment, or ego clashes, Shri…
Biryani, one of South Asia’s most cherished dishes, is synonymous with indulgence and festive dining. Yet, its traditional preparation, laden with ghee, fried onions, and refined rice, makes it highly calorie-dense and unsuitable for frequent consumption among those pursuing weight management. With obesity and metabolic diseases on the rise, nutritionists are revisiting cultural dishes to…
Skin issues like breakouts, new rashes, or itchy spots are typically attributed to diet, hormones or stress. But some worm infections can have skin manifestations. For instance, the condition known as Cutaneous larva migrans (caused by hookworm larvae) produces winding, itchy tracks on the skin. While that’s a more “external” form of migration, even intestinal…
