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Autism Diet Plan for Kids
If you are overwhelmed by conflicting advice, long food-avoid lists, and fear-based claims around autism diets, this guide offers clarity. Diet can meaningfully influence gut comfort, inflammation, and gut–brain communication. This blog explains how familiar Indian foods can support digestive health and behaviour without extremes, pressure, or guilt, helping you make calm, confident choices that fit your child and your family.
Meenu Balaji
5 days ago3 min read


Migraine and Gut Health: How Dysbiosis and Food Triggers Cause Headaches
If migraines keep returning despite medication, your gut may be part of the missing link. Research now connects migraine attacks with gut inflammation, microbiome imbalance, food sensitivities, histamine overload, and disrupted gut–brain communication. Since most serotonin is produced in the gut, digestive health can directly influence pain pathways. Addressing gut health doesn’t just manage symptoms, it targets root causes. Discover how restoring your gut can change your mig
Meenu Balaji
Feb 93 min read


The Gut-Brain Connection: How Gut Health Shapes Your Brain, Mood, and Wellbeing
Your gut does far more than digest food. It constantly communicates with your brain, shaping how you feel, think, and respond to stress. Long before gut health became a buzzword, science uncovered a powerful gut–brain connection through the vagus nerve. Research now shows that changes in gut function can influence mood, emotional regulation, cognition, and mental wellbeing. Read on to understand this hidden conversation and why supporting your gut matters more than you think.
Meenu Balaji
Feb 75 min read


Leaky Gut Syndrome Explained: The Gut Barrier Problem Behind Chronic Illness
Leaky gut, or increased intestinal permeability, is often misunderstood. This blog explains what leaky gut actually means in science, why it’s being discussed more today, and how it may influence digestion, food intolerances, immunity, and brain health. Learn how modern food patterns and lifestyle factors affect gut barrier function—and what nutrition can realistically support, without extreme diets or fear-based claims.
Meenu Balaji
Feb 24 min read


Is the MTHFR Gene Mutation Really Behind ADHD?
The MTHFR gene is often blamed for ADHD, but the science is more nuanced. This blog breaks down what MTHFR variants are, how they affect folate metabolism, and why they do not cause ADHD on their own. Parents will learn when genetic information is useful, why testing can be misleading, and how evidence-based nutrition supports brain health without chasing genetic “fixes.”
Meenu Balaji
Jan 264 min read


Are Artificial Food Colours Affecting Your Child’s Behaviour? What Parents Need to Know
Are artificial food colours affecting your child’s behaviour? Research links certain synthetic food dyes to hyperactivity, attention difficulties, and behavioural changes in children, especially those with ADHD sensitivities. This article explains how artificial food colours are made, where they are commonly found, what studies say about their impact on behaviour and brain health, and how parents can reduce exposure through informed food choices, without fear, extremes, or mi
Meenu Balaji
Jan 226 min read


ADHD Meaning, Symptoms, Tests & Support: A Parent’s Guide
If you’ve ever caught yourself wondering “What is ADHD?” or “Does my child really have this?” , you’re not alone. Parents everywhere are trying to make sense of ADHD, it's meaning, how it shows up, and what can help. Attention‑Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder can feel overwhelming at first. But understanding it step by step helps you make confident decisions for your child’s well-being. This guide is written for everyday families: clear, practical, and backed by research. What
Meenu Balaji
Jan 195 min read


Glucosamine Chondroitin Tablets: Do They Really Relieve Joint Pain?
Glucosamine chondroitin tablets are widely used for joint pain relief, osteoarthritis, and cartilage support—but do they really work? This evidence-based guide explains how glucosamine and chondroitin affect joint lubrication, inflammation, and mobility, who benefits most, recommended dosage, safety concerns, and when results are realistic. A clear, practical read for anyone considering supplements for knee, hip, or age-related joint pain.
Meenu Balaji
Jan 165 min read


ADHD Diet: Indian Foods That Support Focus, Attention, and Calm
The foods children eat can quietly influence focus, attention, and calm. In India, simple dietary choices may play a role in supporting brain and gut health, potentially shaping how children manage energy and behavior. Learn practical ways to make small, meaningful changes that could make a noticeable difference in everyday attention and emotional balance.
Meenu Balaji
Jan 126 min read


Why IBS in Indian Women Is Often Misdiagnosed
IBS in Indian women is often misdiagnosed due to hormone, thyroid, and anxiety overlap. Learn what’s missed and what truly helps long term.
Meenu Balaji, M.H.Sc (Food Science & Nutrition)
Jan 26 min read
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