Ram Swamy

When you unseal a container of yoghurt, you're not just accessing your next snack; you're embarking on a journey that your food has undertaken to reach your spoon. From the cow to the processing plant to the packaging facility to the store shelves, there are numerous steps involved. However, at each stage of this journey, there's a potential for an...

Low back pain is a prevalent health issue affecting millions of people worldwide. It can be debilitating, impacting daily activities and overall quality of life. One of the common conditions associated with low back pain is sciatica. Sciatica refers to the pain that radiates along the path of the sciatic nerve, which branches from your lower back through your hips...

Have you ever wondered if there's a more natural way to manage Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)? This common hormonal disorder, affecting one in ten women of childbearing age, often leads to various symptoms that can impact daily life and long-term health. While medical treatments are available, many seek natural remedies to complement or replace traditional approaches. In this blog, we'll...

Have you ever woken up to a sharp, stabbing pain in your big toe or any other joint, wondering what could be the cause? If so, know that this could be a sign of gout, a painful form of inflammatory arthritis mainly characterized by sudden, severe attacks of pain, swelling, redness, and tenderness in the joints. Often linked to diet...

Have you ever wondered how abstaining from food for a period could affect your body and mind? Fasting, a practice as old as civilization itself, is not just a ritualistic or spiritual endeavour; it's a scientific journey that delves deep into the human body's functioning, unravelling numerous health mysteries. This comprehensive blog aims to demystify the science behind fasting, exploring...

Supplements have revolutionized the way we approach health and wellness. From multivitamins to personalized formulations, the impact of these additives on human health is profound. However, not all supplements are created equal; the additives, preservatives, and artificial colourings in some supplements can pose risks to our health in the long run. The prevalent use of supplements with added colour and...

For most of us, the holiday season is synonymous with togetherness, celebration, and joy. However, for many individuals, this time of year can also bring about feelings of sadness, stress, and anxiety. Seasonal depression, formally called Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), is a kind of depression that generally surfaces during the colder months (fall and winter) when daylight hours are shorter...

Face masks may have been widely adopted as an emergency measure to reduce the spread of the virus during the COVID-19 pandemic, but they have emerged as a potent weapon in the battle against infectious diseases. However, with this, several misconceptions about the impact of masks on immunity have also surfaced. As the use of masks spread, so did the...

Maintaining optimal blood sugar levels is crucial to good health. Many people succumb to blood sugar problems in adulthood due to poor diet practices. However, they cannot do anything about it when they realize what went wrong. Your meal courses have nearly everything to do with your overall health. Do you wonder why nutritionists recommend the salads-first approach to dieters...

Supplementation is a crucial part of the healthy lifestyle equation. In young adulthood, most individuals overlook the importance of food supplements and treat them as need-based products. So why is supplementation important? Knowing what supplements contain is essential to understand the depth of this question.  Food supplements are compound products with healthy nutrients that compensate for the lack of a...