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Want to Beat Lifestyle Diseases? Treat the Lifestyle, Not Just the Disease.

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Personalized & Scientific Solutions Are Key! The Growing Crisis of Lifestyle Diseases Lifestyle diseases are fast becoming a global epidemic. From diabetes to heart disease, obesity to hypertension, millions of people worldwide are suffering from conditions that could have been prevented. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), over 71% of all global deaths are now attributed to non-communicable diseases (NCDs), also known as lifestyle diseases. These include heart disease, stroke, cancer, diabetes, and chronic lung disease. In India alone, NCD s account for 60% of all deaths, primarily due to unhealthy diets, lack of physical activity, and harmful lifestyle habits such as smoking and excessive alcohol consumption. Traditional medical interventions target the symptoms of these diseases rather than addressing their root cause: lifestyle choices. We live in a world where it’s easier to prescribe a pill than to fix what’s really wrong—the way we live. People are caught...

Maida: India’s Silent Killer | Gut & Health Dangers Revealed

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Maida: India’s Silent Killer Do you love white bread, biscuits, or those soft, fluffy bhatura's? Then this might shock you — you may be unknowingly feeding your body a slow poison.  Let’s dive into why maida (refined flour) is being called India’s silent killer , and what you can do to protect yourself and your loved ones. When, How, and Why Maida Was Introduced Maida was introduced during the Mughal era, when Emperor Babur brought refined flour from Persia.  Later, the British and Portuguese colonists promoted refined flours for baking breads and pastries—foods alien to our traditional Indian diet.  Over time, maida replaced nutrient-rich whole grains in urban lifestyles. Refined flour, or maida, was introduced in India during the British colonial era, primarily for making cakes and bread for the British.  It’s made by removing the bran (outer layer) and germ (nutrient-rich core) from wheat, leaving behind only the starchy endosperm .  What’s worse? It’...