Divya Lakshmi Pillai

Sweet consumption plays a vital role in the health of an individual and is known especially for its association with weight gain. However, not a lot is known about how sugar can influence appetite...

Stress can be caused due to daily stressors, major life events like loss of loved ones, loss of jobs, etc. Stress can have mental as well as physical effects too. Mediterranean diet has long...

Acidity is characterized by heartburn especially below the chest. Certain lifestyle habits like skipping meals, long hours without eating, lack of physical activity, stress and consumption of junk foods are most common triggers for...

Red sandalwood also going by its name Pterocarpus santalinus or Raktachandan, grows in the southern-eastern ghats mountain range of South India. Other names by which red sandalwood goes are Ruby wood, Red saunders, Red...

Our lungs go through a lot! Pollution, lifestyle habits like smoking, respiratory diseases like bronchitis, asthma, and recently Covid-19 all have an effect on our lungs. Certain nutrients and Vitamin play a protective role...

Muscle cramps typically occur after engaging in a strenuous exercise. Other reasons can be a deficiency of certain nutrients like magnesium or potassium in your diet or diseases like osteoporosis, arthritis, etc. Sitting in...

Gamma Amino Butyric Acid shortened as GABA is an inhibitory neurotransmitter present in the brain. GABA slows down the brain and provides a calming effect on the body. It is called an inhibitory neurotransmitter...

Creatine is an amino acid present mostly in our muscles and brain. It can be also obtained through foods like meat, fish and other seafoods. It is also produced in liver, kidneys and pancreas....

A study conducted at Duke-NUS Medical School found that the allergens in the mother can cross over the placenta to the baby. This can be the reason why some infants exhibit allergic symptoms so...

Mustard seeds also called Rai or Sarso are almost used in all of our dishes. It is available in brown, black, and white varieties. Ever wondered though what are the beneficial effects of this...