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...
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...