Gout is a painful chronic disease that has long been linked to our diet, particularly our consumption of seafood and meat as well as alcohol. Common medical management approaches for gout will always involve certain dietary restrictions, some of which […]

Tinnitus is a condition in which the ears detect sound when no external sound source is present. Almost everyone has had this condition at some point in life, for some it occurs randomly in the morning while for others it […]

What is IBS? Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is one of the most common functional gastrointestinal disorders and is characterized by chronic abdominal pain and discomfort, bloating and alterations in bowel habits[1]. A meta-analysis including 260,960 subjects showed that the prevalence […]

Many women invest in fake eyelashes and buy lash accelerator mascaras just to make their eyelashes appear longer and thicker. While these cosmetic products may give you that gorgeous look, they tend to do more harm than good in the […]

Medically known as cerumen, earwax is a sticky substance produced by the glands in our ear canal. Although mostly made up of dead skin cells, earwax also consists of soluble water secretions such as alcohols, cholesterol, squalene, fatty acids, antibacterial […]

Becoming pregnant is a life changing event in every woman’s life.  However, once a menstrual cycle goes missing, the average woman will want to confirm pregnancy by taking a home pregnancy test. What follows are some important questions and answers […]

If you are afraid of travelling because you don’t know when you’ll need to go to the bathroom or you are afraid of trying different meals at restaurants as you often experience diarrhea, you certainly have a digestive issue and […]

What are Probiotics? The word probiotic which means ‘ for life’ was coined in 1965 by Lilly and Stillwell [1] and is defined as live microorganisms, which when administered in adequate amounts confer a health benefit on the host. Probiotics […]

Small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO) is characterized by the presence of >10 5 colony forming units (CFU)/ml in the jejunal aspirate.  SIBO occurs as a result of disruption of the gut microbial community in response to various environmental and genetic […]

The Gut Microbiome Human gut is home to ~100 trillion microbes (collectively referred to as gut microbiome) which play a major role in controlling many aspects of host physiology and pathophysiology. Gut microbiome makes up about 2 kg of total […]

Any food or nutrients that cannot be processed by the digestive organs of the human body are called dietary fiber or roughage. Fiber absorbs excess water from ingested food and helps the movement of food along the digestive tract, thus […]

Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO) is characterized by diminished levels of ‘good’ bacteria’ and excessive growth of ‘bad’ bacteria in the gut (dysbiosis) that leads to impaired digestive health. SIBO is linked with several gut-related and systemic conditions including irritable […]

In the modern lifestyle, stress is being an omnipresent part of our life. Literally, stress denotes emotional or mental stress and physiological or physical stress. In a stressful event, our body likely responds with sympathetic nervous system, release of various […]

A dietary approach towards treating SIBO Small intestinal bacterial overgrowth or SIBO is a condition caused by misplaced gut bacteria. Treating SIBO can be really tricky. To treat this condition, doctors have prescribed antibiotics like metronidazole or levofloxacin in the […]

What is GERD? Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) or gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD) is a chronic gastrointestinal disorder where there is a reflux of stomach contents into the esophagus. GERD affects 18.1%–27.8% in North America, 8.8%–25.9% in Europe, 2.5%–7.8% in East […]

Small intestinal bacterial overgrowth or SIBO is misunderstood. As the name suggests, people suffer from this disease when there is too much bacterial fauna in the small intestine. Is SIBO caused by good bacteria or bad bacteria? There is a […]

Dark circles are one of the most common signs of ageing. In people who suffer from it, the lower eye-lids and the surrounding area is of a much darker shade, compared to the rest of the face. Causes: Majority of […]

For most people, having blemish-free skin and a glowing complexion is a clear indication of beauty. Unfortunately, for a good number of people, this desire is made almost impossible to achieve with the presence of dark spots on the face […]

Having a smooth even-toned complexion is a wish that many individuals have, however, a wide variety of issues can cause skin to develop blemishes that make it look less than perfect. One of these is age spots (also known as […]

Fair, beautiful and radiant skin is seen a sign of beauty in many cultures around the world. However, sometimes issues such as skin problems, aging, poor nutrition and sun exposure cause even the healthiest skin to become dark and discolored. […]

Most people know what a sunburn is. A proper definition would be a type of skin damage caused by extensive exposure to the sun. It causes the affected area to be red and sore, which may end up being tender […]

Going on a drinking binge has serious consequences. The day after overindulging in alcohol usually begins with lots of regret and a serious hangover. Along with the fact that sleep can be disrupted by overconsuming alcohol, it also leads to […]

Pink eye, which is less commonly known as conjunctivitis, happens when the transparent membrane of the eyelids (also called conjunctiva) gets infected and the blood vessels in the eye become more prominent and visible. Blood vessel dilation and inflammation, coupled […]