Kayakalpa by Dr. Shruthi Thennati

  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...

 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...

  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...