Boosting Immunity

2020, leading into 2021, has seen a surge in supplements/products claiming to boost our immune system, as a result of the ubiquitous virus. 🌿 However, the way our immune system acts, we need a “balanced immune system”, not a boosted one. In fact, people with COVID-19 who had an overreacting immune system, had severe reactions …

Essential Fatty Acids

Essential fatty acids are a vital component for our body, and these need to be sourced from our food. They are of two types: Omega 6 and Omega 3. 🌴 Most traditional Indian diets provide sufficient Omega 6, but might lack in Omega 3. Fatty fish is the most well-known source while flaxseeds, chia seeds, …

Probiotics

Do you know we have the same number of bacteria in our body as the number of human cells that make us up? The majority of these bacteria live in our gut, comprising what is known as the gut microbiome.🌺 The science of gut microbiome is evolving so rapidly, sometimes it’s overwhelming for us physicians …