What if I told you that the microorganisms in your gut outnumber your human cells by about 10 to 1? Or that your gut microbiome contains 150 times more genes than the entire human genome? This vast community of bacteria, viruses, fungi, and other microbes plays an intricate role in not just your digestion, but also your immune system, metabolism, and even your mental health....
Your gut health is more important than you might think. The gut is not just about digestion—it’s connected to various chronic diseases. Let’s explore some of these connections and why maintaining gut health is crucial for preventing serious health issues. How Gut Health Relates to Common Chronic Conditions Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) Overview: IBS causes recurring abdominal pain, bloating, and irregular bowel movements, ranging from diarrhea to...
Why Digestion Plays An Essential Role In Our Health We all know that feeling of being stuffed after a big meal. Or the discomfort of indigestion and heartburn. But digestion is much more than enjoying a meal or occasional discomfort. In fact, it plays a vital role in our overall health. The digestive process begins when we see and smell food. The brain signals glands to start...
Every other day, a new study touting the health benefits of some exotic new superfood is released. Some random berry or mushroom has seemingly emerged as the latest and greatest thing for keeping us healthy and looking good. But what about the foods that have been around for hundreds of years? Are they any less worthy of our consideration? Have you ever heard of the...
We hear so often, " I want to stop eating junk food, it is bad for my health, yet I open a packet of chips to have few pieces but finish up the whole packet. And this happens every day" Well here is a short article I have written for you which may be of help to you. First, what is junk food? Food that is...
It's all over the news nowadays that consuming powerful immune-boosting herbs and spices like clove bud, cinnamon- bark, black-pepper, neem, peppermint, ginger, etc to name a few in the form of infusions or decoctions are protective for our respiratory health. In fact, this boiling and drinking of these herbs dates back to thousands of years and is backed up scientifically in Ayurveda medicine. But did you...
Botanical extracts are active ingredients of plants (flowers, leaves, seeds, stems, roots, etc.) used for medicinal purposes to prevent illness and promote healing. (1) Their use can be traced back to thousands of years in every culture of the world. (2) Today the well-known ones are Ayurveda Medicine and Traditional Chinese Medicine. The central idea behind all of them being to help restore the body to its balanced optimal...
From my perspective as a Lifestyle and Functional Medicine Health Coach, I believe these essential aspects of wellness, when inculcated proactively, will create Health sustainably for everyone. Usually, we are so focused on conventional western medicine that we overlook the primary day-to-day Lifestyle behavior that creates and maintains wellness. You may have expensive drugs and treatments, which may be great for triage. But, they will not...
Nowadays, we spend so much time surfing the net or watching television on COVID-19 news. However, should we not spend some time educating ourselves about our amazing immune system, which protects us from all unwanted foreign pathogens like viruses, bacteria, fungus, or toxins? I wish to explain to you the incredible sophisticated immune machinery which God and nature have provided all of us. No army of...