How often do we hear people say , “ I am always hungry “ or “ I am never hungry “ … Quite so often ,isn’t it ? . Feeling of hunger is often described as “growling stomach or discomfort in stomach, coupled with the desire to wanting to eat “ Those...
Read moreDo you need a Gluten free diet?
During my practice, I often see patients who have been on gluten exclusion by themselves, for one reason or the other. And many have wondered if this is even needed. So to help you gain some understanding, and decide what you can do if you ever...
Read moreBeat the Bloat
Bloating is one of the most common gut symptoms people reports. Most people describe it as ‘trapped air in the stomach’ with a feeling of the distended stomach that feels like having an ‘air baby’. Bloating gives you a feeling of fullness...
Read moreTake Care of Bone health
Ninety percent of adult bone mass is in place by the end of adolescence and it has to last you a lifetime. A well-balanced diet, an active lifestyle, and a healthy weight can prevent conditions such as osteoporosis (porous bones), osteomalacia...
Read moreSetting Goals…
Beginning of the New Year and many of us embark on New Year’s resolutions and set up new goals. We start reflecting on what went right and what did not in the previous year. The pressure to start the new year with great positivity and setting...
Read moreFood intolerance tests : What’s the deal?
When it comes to diagnosing food intolerance, sorry to break this news but there is yet to develop a validated test for this, except for the lactose intolerance where the hydrogen breath test is available. But even for diagnosing lactose...
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