Kayakalpa by Dr. Shruthi Thennati

  By Dr. Shruthi Thennati | Kayakalpa Clinic, Vadodara Searching for a FibroScan test in Vadodara? If you have been diagnosed with fatty liver, have diabetes, are concerned about your liver health, or have been advised to undergo further liver assessment, understanding FibroScan can help you make informed decisions about your health. At Kayakalpa Clinic, Old Padra Road, Vadodara, we offer liver assessment using the Echosens FibroScan® Mini+ 430. What is a FibroScan test? FibroScan is a non-invasive liver assessment that uses transient elastography to measure liver stiffness and estimate liver fat. Unlike a routine blood test, FibroScan provides measurements related to two important aspects of liver health: Liver stiffness measurement (LSM): Helps assess possible liver fibrosis, or scarring. Controlled Attenuation Parameter (CAP): Helps estimate fat accumulation in the liver. These measurements can provide additional information during the medical evaluation of fatty liver and oth...

  By Dr. Shruthi Thennati   MBBS, MD Medicine | PgDip Endocrinology (UK) | DipIBLM   General Physician | Metabolic Physician | Lifestyle Medicine Practitioner   Kayakalpa Clinic, Vadodara When people think about weight loss, they often focus on one number: “How much do I weigh?” But your weight doesn’t tell the whole story. Where your body stores fat also matters. Excess fat around the abdomen is associated with a higher risk of several weight-related health problems. This is why waist circumference can provide useful information alongside BMI and body weight. For someone struggling with increasing belly fat, the goal shouldn’t simply be to make the stomach look smaller. It should be to understand the metabolic health behind it . What Is Belly Fat? “Belly fat” generally refers to excess fat around the abdomen. Some abdominal fat sits underneath the skin, while visceral fat is stored deeper inside the abdomen around internal organs. Abdominal fat is associated w...

  By Dr. Shruthi Thennati   MBBS, MD Medicine | PgDip Endocrinology (UK) | DipIBLM   General Physician | Metabolic Physician | Lifestyle Medicine Practitioner   Kayakalpa Clinic, Vadodara When people start a weight-loss journey, the first thing they often think about is cutting calories . But healthy weight loss isn’t simply about eating less. What you eat matters too. Protein is an important part of a balanced eating pattern because it provides essential amino acids and supports the body’s tissues, including muscle. During weight loss, maintaining muscle and improving overall diet quality are important goals — not simply watching the number on the scale. A healthy weight-management plan generally combines a sustainable eating pattern with physical activity and, when appropriate, medical support. Why Is Protein Important for Weight Management? Protein can help make meals more satisfying and provides the building blocks needed for maintaining and repairing body tissue...

  You’ve started eating better. You’re exercising regularly. The first few weeks go well — and then suddenly, the weighing scale stops moving. This is called a weight-loss plateau , and it is extremely common. A plateau doesn’t necessarily mean that your diet has “stopped working” or that you’ve failed. As your body weight changes, your energy requirements and appetite can change too. The important question is: what should you do next? What Is a Weight-Loss Plateau? A weight-loss plateau occurs when your weight remains relatively stable for a period of time despite continuing your weight-management efforts. Weight loss is rarely a straight downward line. Your weight can fluctuate because of: Water retention Hormonal changes Menstrual cycle Changes in bowel movements Sodium intake Exercise Changes in food intake So a few days without weight loss doesn’t necessarily mean you’ve reached a plateau. A genuine plateau is better assessed by looking at trends over time , rather than one or...

  By Dr. Shruthi Thennati MBBS, MD Medicine | PgDip Endocrinology (UK) | DipIBLM General Physician | Metabolic Physician | Lifestyle Medicine Practitioner Kayakalpa Clinic, Vadodara Emotional Eating: Why You Eat When You’re Not Really Hungry Have you ever opened the refrigerator after a stressful day — even though you weren’t physically hungry? Maybe it’s something sweet after a difficult day at work. Maybe you snack while watching television. Or perhaps you eat simply because you’re bored, tired or emotionally overwhelmed. This is often called emotional eating . And if you’re trying to lose weight, understanding the difference between physical hunger and emotional eating can be an important part of your journey. What Is Emotional Eating? Emotional eating means eating in response to emotions rather than physical hunger. Common triggers include: Stress Boredom Anxiety Sadness Frustration Loneliness Fatigue Habit It doesn’t mean that you lack willpower. Eating is influenced by ...

  By Dr. Shruthi Thennati MBBS, MD Medicine | PgDip Endocrinology (UK) | DipIBLM General Physician | Metabolic Physician | Lifestyle Medicine Practitioner Kayakalpa Clinic, Vadodara Is Poor Sleep Making It Harder to Lose Weight? When people think about weight loss, they usually focus on food and exercise. But there is another important part of the equation that is often overlooked: sleep . Regularly getting inadequate or poor-quality sleep can affect appetite, food choices, energy levels and metabolic health. For someone trying to lose weight, this can make healthy habits considerably harder to maintain. At Kayakalpa Clinic in Vadodara , we look at weight management from a broader perspective — including nutrition, physical activity, sleep, stress and metabolic health. How Does Sleep Affect Weight? Sleep influences several systems involved in appetite and energy regulation. When you’re sleep-deprived, you may notice: Increased hunger More cravings for high-calorie foods L...