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🧬 Insulin Resistance - Signs, Risks & Reversal

  By Dr. Shruthi Thennati | Kayakalpa Clinic, Vadodara In today’s world of high stress, processed foods, and sedentary lifestyles, one silent disruptor is at the core of many chronic health issues —  insulin resistance . It’s a condition that often goes unnoticed for years, but it plays a major role in weight gain, fatigue, hormonal issues, and even heart disease. At Kayakalpa Clinic, Vadodara , we believe that recognizing and reversing insulin resistance through lifestyle-based care is one of the most powerful ways to regain control over your health. What Is Insulin Resistance? Insulin is a hormone produced by the pancreas that allows your cells to absorb glucose (sugar) from the blood and use it for energy. When your cells stop responding effectively to insulin, your pancreas produces more and more of it to compensate. This is called insulin resistance . Over time, this condition leads to high insulin and blood sugar levels, setting the stage for type 2 diabetes , PCOS , fatty li...
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🦠 Gut Microbiota - Your Inner Ecosystem That Shapes Health & Disease

 Dr. Sneha Thennati Did you know you’re not just one organism — but a walking, talking ecosystem? Deep inside your gut lives a massive community of microbes that could be the secret to your health, mood, metabolism, and even disease risk. Welcome to the world of the gut microbiota  — the microscopic allies living in your intestines, now considered one of the most powerful influencers of human health. 🌿 What Is Gut Microbiota? Your gut microbiota is made up of trillions of microorganisms — mostly bacteria, but also fungi, viruses, and other microbes — that live in your gastrointestinal tract. They’ve been with you since birth and evolve constantly with your diet, environment, and lifestyle. While microbes live all over your body, the gut houses the largest and most diverse collection. Together with their genes and metabolites, they form your microbiome  — a key regulator of your overall health. 🧠 Why Is It So Important? Far from being passive passengers, these microbes do a lot o...

⚖️ How Obesity Affects Fertility and Hormonal Health

  Understanding the Link Between Weight, Hormones, and Reproductive Health By Dr. Sneha Thennati Obesity is one of the most pressing public health issues of our time — impacting not only metabolic health but also fertility and hormonal balance in both men and women. Defined by a Body Mass Index (BMI) of 30 kg/m² or more , obesity has been rising steadily across the globe 🌍. According to the World Obesity Atlas 2023 , no country is on track to meet the WHO’s 2025 target of no increase in obesity from 2010 levels 📉. In India and around the world, the expanding waistline is more than a cosmetic concern. Obesity is a major risk factor for: Infertility Menstrual irregularities Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) Pregnancy complications Male reproductive dysfunction 👩‍⚕️ How Obesity Affects Female Fertility A healthy amount of body fat is essential for normal reproductive function in women. However, excess fat , particularly abdominal obesity , disrupts the delicate balance of hor...

🧴 Plastic Pollution & Your Metabolism: What You Need to Know

  by Dr. Shruthi Thennati | Kayakalpa Clinic, Vadodara From  food packaging  and  bottled water  to  teabags  and  baby bottles  🍼, plastic is everywhere. But did you know that it’s not just a waste issue — it might also be  silently affecting your health  and  metabolism  ⚖️? Let’s break down what science is starting to uncover about  microplastics ,  hormones , and your body’s ability to stay healthy 🧬. 🌍 Microplastics Are Everywhere Plastic pollution  is now considered one of the  biggest environmental challenges  of our time. Due to constant use and poor disposal, plastics break down into  microplastics  — tiny fragments smaller than 5mm — and  nanoplastics , which are even smaller. These particles end up in the  air we breathe 🌫️ ,  food we eat 🍽️ , and  water we drink 💧 . They’ve been found in: Lungs Liver and kidneys Placenta and breast milk Stool, blood, ...

Making Healthy Choices Stick - Harnessing the Psychology of Habit Formation

  by Dr. Shruthi Thennati | Kayakalpa Clinic, Vadodara “All our life, so far as it has definite form, is but a mass of habits.” — William James, The Principles of Psychology 🧠 Introduction In our fast-paced lives, daily decisions are often governed by invisible patterns —  habits . Whether it’s reaching for a snack 🍪, scrolling through a phone 📱, or going for a walk 🚶‍♂️, these automatic behaviors deeply influence our health and well-being. Understanding the psychology of habit formation empowers individuals to make consistent, healthy choices and build a sustainable lifestyle 🌱. 🔄 What Is a Habit? A habit is an automatic response to a specific cue, developed through repetition and reinforcement. Psychologist William James defined habits as repeated behaviors shaped by experience, becoming routine over time. Today, we understand this process through the habit loop , popularized by MIT researchers and author Charles Duhigg in The Power of Habit : Cue  — A trigger that ini...

🌿 Revolutionizing Health - Unlocking Your Best Life

 Harnessing Evidence-Based Lifestyle Changes for Lasting Health Transformation by Dr. Shruthi Thennati | Kayakalpa Clinic, Vadodara In the face of an alarming rise in non-communicable diseases (NCDs) such as diabetes 🩸, obesity ⚖️, and heart disease ❤️, a powerful movement is reshaping modern healthcare — Lifestyle Medicine. Backed by scientific evidence 📚, this innovative approach is redefining the way we prevent, manage, and often reverse chronic metabolic conditions 🔁. The Rising Tide of Lifestyle-Related Illness India is at the epicenter of the NCD epidemic. In 2019 alone, non-communicable diseases accounted for 65% of all deaths in the country. The numbers are staggering: Abdominal obesity affects 5 to 6 out of every 10 women aged 30–49 The rate of overweight and obesity in women jumped from 12.6% to 24% in 15 years; in men, it rose from 9.3% to 22.9% 📊 Diabetes now affects over 101 million Indians, with an additional 136 million at risk (pre-diabetic) Cardiovascular disea...

🧠💥 Take Charge of Your Metabolic Health - Why Exercise is Your Secret Weapon!

  by Dr. Shruthi Thennati | Kayakalpa Clinic, Vadodara In today’s fast-paced world, where sedentary lifestyles, stress, and poor eating habits have led to a rise in obesity, high blood pressure, and type 2 diabetes, taking charge of your metabolic health is more important than ever. But where should you start? Let’s begin with a common question:   Does exercise really help with weight loss?  Absolutely. Whether it’s a 20-minute swim, a brisk 30-minute walk, or a session on the treadmill, you could burn around 250–350 calories. But here’s a fun fact — your body naturally burns 1300–1800 calories a day just by keeping you alive. This is called your resting metabolic rate. So, when you add exercise to the mix, you boost your calorie burn significantly — especially when it’s combined with the right nutrition plan. Now, you might ask, “Is diet more important than exercise?”  At Kayakalpa, we take a root-cause approach to chronic disease and emphasize that exercise is just...