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  • 5 fermented drinks that improve gut health, according to gastroenterologist 

    Fermented drinks are not just trendy beverages, they provide several health benefits, including improving gut health. Dr. Saurabh Sethi, a Harvard-trained gastroenterologist, recently shared on Instagram his top 5 fermented drinks that can support better digestion.

  • Best diet tips to keep gut healthy during festive season, prevent stomach disorders

    Best diet tips to keep gut healthy during festive season, prevent stomach disorders

    Best foods for gut health: Supporting your gut health doesn’t mean giving up on festive indulgence. By including these spices, vegetables, fruits, and beverages into your daily diet, you give your digestive system the tools it needs to handle celebratory foods more comfortably.

  • Gut health and immunity: 8 ways your stomach holds the key to cancer prevention

    Gut health and immunity: 8 ways your stomach holds the key to cancer prevention

    Did you know that a taking good care of your gut can help you keep several diseases at bay, including cancer. Doctors suggest that while a healthy gut keeps digestive issues away, it can also improve immunity, hormone balance and detoxification, all of which are linked to cancer prevention.

  • Plant-based cure for Irritable Bowel Syndrome: Find relief with the health benefits of curcumin and fennel oil

    Plant-based cure for Irritable Bowel Syndrome: Find relief with the health benefits of curcumin and fennel oil

    Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) causes discomfort and is often hard to manage. A clinical trial from Italy shows that a combination of two natural ingredients, curcumin (from turmeric) and fennel essential oil, can bring fast, noticeable relief in just 30 days. Here’s what the study says.

  • 7 hidden monsoon food dangers that cause food poisoning and gut health risks

    7 hidden monsoon food dangers that cause food poisoning and gut health risks

    Monsoons bring comfort foods and tempting street snacks, but it’s hard to ignore the hidden dangers that may come with every bite. From stomach cramps to serious infections, here are seven common food risks you need to know about, and how to protect your gut health this monsoon.

  • Stomach infections in kids during monsoon: Prevent diarrhoea, stomach cramps in kids in rainy season

    Stomach infections in kids during monsoon: Prevent diarrhoea, stomach cramps in kids in rainy season

    How to prevent stomach infections in kids: Monsoon tummy infections in children are common, but few parents realise how these gut issues can also affect mood, behaviour, and concentration. Keep these expert tips in mind to understand the gut-brain connection and why timely care matters.

  • Lose weight faster, burn more fat, keep your gut healthy with these expert tips

    Lose weight faster, burn more fat, keep your gut healthy with these expert tips

    World Microbiome Day 2025: Struggling to lose weight despite diet and exercise? Your gut microbiome could be the missing link. Experts now believe that an unhealthy balance of gut bacteria can affect fat storage, cravings and metabolism.

  • This Harvard-trained gastroenterologist wants you to know these 5 things about your gut

    This Harvard-trained gastroenterologist wants you to know these 5 things about your gut

    Dr Saurabh Sethi, a Harvard-trained gastroenterologist, recently shared key gut health insights on Instagram, busting myths and spotlighting facts most people miss. From probiotics to serotonin production, here’s what your gut needs to thrive, and how it impacts everything from your mood to your immune system.

  • Causes of bloating: Harvard liver specialist says it's not always food related, suggests 8 easy fixes to save your gut

    Causes of bloating: Harvard liver specialist says it's not always food related, suggests 8 easy fixes to save your gut

    Bloating can be more than just uncomfortable, it can signal deeper issues. Discover the common causes, expert advice from Harvard- and Stanford-trained gastroenterologist Dr Saurabh Sethi, and 8 practical solutions to reduce bloating, support digestion, and improve gut health for better energy, mood, and wellbeing.

  • Signs of an unhealthy gut: Mood, muscle and motivation start with what’s happening in your stomach

    Signs of an unhealthy gut: Mood, muscle and motivation start with what’s happening in your stomach

    How to improve gut health naturally: Your gut does more than digest food, it fuels performance, mood, and motivation. From better absorption of nutrients to sharper mental focus and muscle recovery, gut health is now centre-stage in fitness.

  • Causes of Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD): From antibiotics to urban diets, here's what causes unexplained gut symptoms

    Causes of Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD): From antibiotics to urban diets, here's what causes unexplained gut symptoms

    Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD), once rare in India, is now on a sharp rise due to changing diets, lifestyle shifts, and antibiotic use in childhood. With experts warning of a fourfold increase in cases by 2035, early diagnosis, better awareness, and access to care are urgently needed.

  • The gut-brain-fat axis: How your microbes influence your metabolism

    The gut-brain-fat axis: How your microbes influence your metabolism

    Your gut is more important than you might think. Studies have discovered a strong link between three parts of your body: the gut, the brain, and fat tissue. Together, these form what’s called the gut-brain-fat axis. Here’s how this connection helps your body decide how to use energy, whether to burn it or store it as fat.

  • Causes of irritable bowel syndrome: Can caffeine in tea and coffee trigger IBS?

    Causes of irritable bowel syndrome: Can caffeine in tea and coffee trigger IBS?

    Is your tea or coffee causing you Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)? May be not, but caffeine can certainly amplify its symptoms in some people. For frequent tea and coffee drinkers with IBS, paying attention to both quantity and additives might just bring some peace to the gut. Here’s why.

  • Symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS): Listen to the signals your gut is giving out

    Symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS): Listen to the signals your gut is giving out

    Bloating, fatigue, stomach cramps, these aren’t just random annoyances. they might be your gut asking for help. Keep these of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) in mind to stay healthy.

  • Weight loss tips: Why chewing your food the right way improves digestion, weight control

    Weight loss tips: Why chewing your food the right way improves digestion, weight control

    Benefits of chewing food properly: Chewing is the first step of digestion, breaking down food for better nutrient absorption and gut health. Discover how it  stimulates saliva that contains enzymes and aid digestion, reducing bloating and indigestion.

  • Diet tips: Improve digestion, reduce bloating with these gut-friendly foods

    Diet tips: Improve digestion, reduce bloating with these gut-friendly foods

    A healthy gut is essential for your wellness, and small dietary changes can help improve digestion, reduce bloating, and ease acidity. Including foods like ginger, bananas, yogurt, papaya, oats, fennel, leafy greens, and peppermint in your diet can provide natural relief and improve digestive health. Here’s how.

  • Keep your gut healthy with these in your daily diet: Eat garlic, banana, flaxseeds and more

    Keep your gut healthy with these in your daily diet: Eat garlic, banana, flaxseeds and more

    Is your gut healthy? Your gut plays a key role in digestion, nutrient absorption, and immunity. The microbiome, home to billions of bacteria, helps reduce inflammation and prevent disease. Here are some gut-friendly foods that can improve your health and well-being.

  • Gut health: How acid reflux, fatty liver and inflammation are linked to chronic diseases

    Gut health: How acid reflux, fatty liver and inflammation are linked to chronic diseases

    Gut health impacts not just digestion but also metabolic, cardiovascular, and immune health. By making small, consistent lifestyle changes such as improving diet, managing stress, and maintaining a healthy weight, you can reduce the risk of developing chronic diseases. Here’s how.

  • Causes of chronic constipation: Here's how stress and hormonal imbalance adds to the risk

    Causes of chronic constipation: Here's how stress and hormonal imbalance adds to the risk

    Chronic constipation may stem from various causes beyond diet and lifestyle. Recognising and addressing the hidden factors, such as stress, medications, or hormonal imbalances, can significantly improve treatment outcomes and relieve symptoms. Here’s why.

  • Digestive health during wedding season: Avoid overeating, fight bloating, move more

    Digestive health during wedding season: Avoid overeating, fight bloating, move more

    Worried about your gut health during the wedding season? Know that it’s possible to indulge in the season’s delicious fare while keeping your digestive system in balance. Thoughtful food choices and a bit of movement can help you celebrate with joy and comfort, without worrying about  digestive issues.

  • Keep your gut healthy in winter with daily exercises, balanced diet, limiting sugar intake

    Keep your gut healthy in winter with daily exercises, balanced diet, limiting sugar intake

    Gut health tips for winter: The colder months can be tough on your skin, hair, and digestion. Here’s how to prevent common winter digestive problems and maintain overall wellness throughout the season.

  • Health benefits of turmeric, tulsi, ginger and more: Best herbs to keep gut healthy, skin glowing

    Health benefits of turmeric, tulsi, ginger and more: Best herbs to keep gut healthy, skin glowing

    Top herbs for gut health: To support gut health and enhance skin and hair vitality, various herbs from traditional Indian medicine offer natural solutions. Herbs like peppermint, aloe vera, turmeric, ginger, holy basil, and fenugreek each provide unique benefits.

  • Chia seeds, almonds, olive oil and more: Improve gut health naturally with these foods

    Chia seeds, almonds, olive oil and more: Improve gut health naturally with these foods

    How to keep your gut healthy: By incorporating these foods into your diet, you can help reset and maintain a healthy gut, promoting better digestion, improved immunity, and overall well-being.

  • Digestive woes: Try these easy natural hacks to improve gut health

    Digestive woes: Try these easy natural hacks to improve gut health

    Importance of gut health: Festive times can be tough on your gut, with indulgent meals, late-night snacking, and less-than-ideal food choices. Adopt a few simple habits, you can support your digestive system even during the most tempting occasions.

  • Symptoms of digestive disorders: Abdominal pain, bloating, fatigue are warning signs

    Symptoms of digestive disorders: Abdominal pain, bloating, fatigue are warning signs

    Boost gut health: Digestive disorders often manifest as abdominal pain, changes in bowel habits, and fatigue. Understanding these symptoms can lead to early diagnosis and improved health. Here are six common signs you should not ignore.

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