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Indoor gardening is now not only a decorative feature of a home but a mechanism for promoting a healthier lifestyle. Several medicinal plants that can be grown and utilised indoors are the insulin plant, which is a unique species due to its health and ornamental values. The insulin plant is a favourite among many households,…
Insulin resistance usually sneaks up on people. One day you are fine, the next you are being told your blood sugar is “borderline” or that you should “watch your carbs”. Nothing feels urgent, but something feels off. You get tired faster. You crave food even when you have eaten recently. Weight shifts in ways that…
Within Ayurvedic medicine, tulsi or holy basil is a respectfully regarded herb for the depth of health benefits it provokes. In the case of diabetic patients, tulsi extends amazingly useful support to regulate blood sugar levels and increase insulin sensitivity, among fighting off oxidative stress. Antioxidant and anti-inflammatory in nature, tulsi helps with overall metabolic…
Insulin resistance happens when your body’s cells stop responding well to insulin, the hormone that controls blood sugar. The condition leads to elevated blood sugar levels, fatigue, abdominal weight gain and it raises the risk of developing type 2 diabetes and heart disease. Lovneet Batra, Nutritionist, reveals the common mistakes we make that increase our…
Hair growing on the toes sounds like a minor-and we don’t think much of it, if not a trivial feature, yet it serves as a surprisingly insightful window into your vascular health and metabolism. Such a minor physical trait gives crucial clues regarding how effectively blood flows into your extremities and whether basic metabolic conditions-like…
Nighttime drinks provide an easy way to support blood sugar stability for anyone with diabetes, pre-diabetes, or insulin resistance, helping counteract the hormonal surges that occur overnight, such as the dawn phenomenon, which raise morning glucose. These low-carb options enhance insulin sensitivity and promote better sleep with reduced inflammation without causing spikes. In fact, Dr….
A recent video by Delhi-based Surgical Gastroenterology Specialist Dr Anshuman Kaushal, known on Instagram as theangry_doc, has sparked renewed discussion about the rapidly growing market of zero-sugar and diet-labelled products. In the video, Dr Kaushal warns that foods marketed as sugar-free can mislead consumers into believing they are harmless. In reality, these products may promote…
Clinical studies link NAFLD, visceral adiposity and inflammation with insulin resistance. Studies show that chronic low-grade inflammation, often originating from excess visceral fat or fatty liver (NAFLD), interferes with insulin signaling pathways. Experts suggest paying attention to early signs, such as daytime fatigue, sweet cravings after meals, brain fog, slow wound healing, dark skin patches,…
Fatty liver disease and insulin resistance are closely linked conditions that quietly affect millions globally, often going unnoticed until serious complications arise. Typically, blood tests are required to diagnose these issues, but Dr Brijmohan Arora, a renowned diabetologist practising in Dwarka, New Delhi, highlights an alternative approach. Through careful observation of physical signs, individuals can…
One in three Americans experiences insulin resistance, significantly doubling their risk of developing depression, even without prior psychiatric history. Stanford’s Metabolic Psychiatry Program emphasizes this critical link, with research confirming insulin resistance as a strong risk factor for major depressive disorder. Physicians are urged to assess insulin sensitivity to prevent debilitating mental and metabolic health…
