Category Archives: General Health
Lipoma – Frequently Asked Questions
Many of my patients have small swellings on various parts of the body. This is a fat deposit called lipoma. Here are some of the frequently asked questions about lipomas. What Is A Lipoma? A lipoma is a small collection of fat tissue within an outer capsule. It is considered a fat tumor, but a […]
Skin Abscess – A Patient Guide
Often in clinical practice, I encounter patients who have developed skin infections. Sometimes the skin infection can be serious enough to require admission to the hospital. These infections that require admission usually ends up being skin abscess. What Is A Skin Abscess? A skin abscess is essentially an infection of the skin where there is […]
Is Bad Breath Bothering You? Here’s What You Can Do.
Bad breath or halitosis is an embarrassing problem and a great selling point for literally every toothpaste and mouthwash on the market. Around 50% of the population globally suffers from this condition. What Causes Bad Breath? Halitosis is mostly due to volatile molecules that originate from the mouth or nearby structures. These molecules can include […]
Curry Leaves – A Powerhouse Of Health Benefits
Our versatile Indian cuisine incorporates curry leaves in most dishes, especially in the South of India. While it adds flavor and an aroma to the food, it in fact has numerous health benefits that are often overlooked. Curry leaves, also called Kadi Patta, have amazing health benefits. Let’s take a look at them here. What […]
Baldness In Women – Why It Happens And How To Treat It
Baldness in women is a common problem in practice. Losing hair at a young age can not only change one’s appearance; it can also affect the individual psychologically. For a long time, it was just men who were concerned about becoming bald. Over the last few years though, it is being recognised and being treated […]
Are Apples Good For You? Here Are 8 (Surprising) Reasons Why!
There is a reason why people say ‘an apple a day keeps the doctor away’. The intake of fruits and vegetables has been shown time and again to help lower the risk of developing heart attacks and strokes. For example, in one study that looked at 84000 women and 42000 men followed up for 14 […]
Himalayan Pink Salt – Is It Really A Big Deal?
I have heard time and again people telling me they use Himalayan pink salt (Saindhava Lavana) as it is ‘healthier’. I personally have never used the salt, having mostly utilised table salt in our cooked food at home. I thought I would take a look at Himalayan pink salt, what the benefits really are, and […]
Why Are We The Way We Are?
Confused? Allow me to explain. The human body is made of trillions of cells. Each of these cells contains within them proteins that define how we look and appear to others. These proteins are called ‘genes’, often called DNA in the medical world. There are literally billions and billions of copies of DNA in our […]
Alcohol and the Heart – Let’s Stop It In Its Tracks!
In the recent years, there has been a great surge in the quantity of alcohol consumed by people across India. With easy availability of spirits and wines not just from India but also from the Western world, partaking in this on a regular basis seems to have become the norm for many. Many of us […]
How Friendship Can Boost Your Health
There has been much talk about ‘Vitamin F’ in recent years. ‘F’ stands for friendship, and believe it or not having friends can be very good for health. In a study conducted in an Australian University, older individuals who had more friends lived 22% longer than those of the same age with fewer friends. Having […]
