When Health Problems Become “Normal” A few days ago, I met one of my paternal aunts after a long time. The first thing I noticed was how visibly bloated she looked. When I asked her if everything was okay, she admitted she had been struggling with thyroid issues. Then came the rest of the list: […]
Why You’re Not Losing Weight Despite “Trying Everything” On a random day with your extended family, you’ve probably heard someone say this: “I’ve tried everything, but I just can’t lose this stubborn belly fat.” I heard the same from one of my uncles. He’s over 100 kilos on an approximately 5’8” frame, which is clearly
As a kid, I was convinced of one thing that I would never get addicted to anything. To me, addiction meant alcohol, cigarettes, gambling, or drugs. I had seen families around me fall apart because of alcohol, and honestly, I never understood the appeal. It just didn’t make sense. But life has a way of
When Protein Suddenly Became the Problem For the longest time, I believed that most Indians simply don’t consume enough protein. And honestly, I still think that’s true. Our meals are usually dominated by carbs, while protein often gets sidelined unless someone is actively into fitness. That’s why a recent conversation with my brother genuinely surprised
I’m not even 30, and I’ve already lost three of my premolars. One of them? Very recent. And the most frustrating part? I brush my teeth twice every single day. So yeah, this isn’t one of those “I ignored my dental health” stories. Or at least… that’s what I thought. Turns out, I was doing
Protein Powder Myths vs. Reality: Why My Indian Household Was Wrong Somewhere in every Indian household, there’s that one voice of “caution.” “Don’t take protein powder; it will damage your kidneys.” “It will make your body bulky and unnatural.” “Supplements have too many side effects.” And somehow, we all just… believe it. I did too.
I had a colleague in my first company who used to eat just eggs for breakfast—not raw, of course. He would make an omelet, scramble them, or sometimes just boil them, constantly rotating styles to avoid boredom. But the real shocker? He would eat at least 12–16 eggs for breakfast. Then he’d skip lunch. And
Growing up, I had a serious sweet tooth. I just couldn’t resist anything sugary. I knew, vaguely, that too much sugar wasn’t good for health. But like most people around me, the only thing we really associated with sugar was diabetes. So when I heard that India is often called the diabetes capital of the
Where It Started for Me I had a small ritual on my way to the office. Every morning, I would stop by a juice stall and order a glass of freshly squeezed orange juice. It felt like I was doing something good for myself. Something healthy. Something that would, over time, show up on my
