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H2S: The most dreaded gaseous byproduct derived out of wrong dietary choices
A lot of us may not know that when we have our meal, the food that gets digested into our large intestine results in release of Short chain fatty acids (SCFA), Hydrogen (H2) & Carbon Dioxide(CO2). Depending upon the composition of our meal plate, our body maintains a balance in hydrogen level. The more carbs…
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Lactobacillus: The key to Vaginal Health
When it comes to reproductive & vaginal health- PCOS, Ovarian & cervical cancer, we have been surrounded by a lot of grapevine & so called flawed assumptions & recommendations. Such obnoxious recommendations, consulting & solutions have led to cascading impact on reproductive health. The fact is reproductive & vaginal health is associated with vaginal microbiome,…
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Oxalates: The source code for chronic inflammation
We have been surrounded by popular fad diets & obnoxious suggestions when it comes to our health- be it metabolic, digestive & /or mental health. Specifically, when it comes to metabolic diseases or digestive issues, we are told to eat healthy, eat green vegetables & what not! The question arises what is referred to as…
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Gut-Heart Connection: How Gut dysbiosis causes heart disease?
Cardiovascular disease is one of the most dreaded chronic diseases with 1/3 rd of the total global deaths attributed to heart diseases. We are told to eat healthier & exercise daily to maintain a healthy heart. Cereal boxes & other so called healthy food boxes available in market are plastered with “ heart healthy” seals…
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Hydrogen Sulphide(H2S)- Ulcerative Colitis connection
70% of global adult population suffer from chronic digestive issues be it constipation, bloating, diarrhea & even serious conditions such as Crohn’s disease & Ulcerative Colitis.1 million people suffer from Ulcerative Colitis globally & it has lot to do with imbalance in our gut microbiome- more of bacteroidetes & less of firmicutes. Let us discuss…
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Hormonal Imbalance & Vaginal Microbiome
Our gut microbiome, also referred to as our second brain, has an active role to play in our overall health. Be it interacting with our brain, training the immune system or releasing digestive enzymes that metabolize the chemicals in the food we eat, our gut has a say in every aspect of our health- be…
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Can Gut Dysbiosis lead to food sensitivities & tolerances?
Over the last 2 years, we have always talked about how important our diet plate married to our unique biology is important for our health. Dietary solutions have become overrated & every 3rd person claims to be an expert in providing your right dietary solution- which is too good to be true!. The fact is…
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Why is our gut called our second brain?
We have discussed earlier about the bi-directional relationship between our gut & brain. Gut & brain interact with each other through vagus nerve, also referred to as Gut Brain Axis. It is important to realise there that this bi-directional relationship also has an impact on our digestion. Through the vagus nerve, our gut releases various…
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Microorganisms in our Gut & Immune System: Mentor- Mentee Relationship
Suddenly our immune system has become important since COVID-19 struck. We have been finding quick fix solutions to boost our immunity ranging from supplements to ready-to-eat so called healthy foods. However, we all have misunderstood how to improve our immunity. Let us decode how our immune system works & why quick fix solutions are a…
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Ulcerative Colitis-Gut Microbiome connection
Ulcerative colitis, one form of irritable bowel syndrome, impacts around 1 million people globally. This form of irritable bowel syndrome is caused by imbalance in our gut microbiome when the proportion of bacteroidetes in our gut is more than that of firmicutes. In Fact decreased ratio of Firmicutes to Bacteridetes has been linked with IBD.…
