Deep B's Secret Diary

Problem Gut health is becoming more and more common and is causing bloating, digestive discomfort and even mood disorders. In fact,  40% of the global population suffers from functional gastrointestinal disorders like IBS according to the World Gastroenterology Organisation. But here’s the thing: gut health affects so much more than just digestion – it’s linked to immunity, mental health and even chronic diseases like diabetes and obesity. So why aren’t more people prioritising their gut health? Many don’t realise just how powerful the gut is for overall health. The gut microbiome, a collection of trillions of bacteria in our digestive system, controls digestion, immunity and mental health. When out of balance it can cause a whole host of problems. But the right foods can tip the scales back in your favour. Agitation You’ve heard it before: “Eat more fiber”. But there’s more to a healthy gut than that. The Journal of Gastroenterology says 70% of our immune system is in ou...

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is a chronic disorder which is distinguished by intrusive thoughts, ideas, images or impulses (obsessions) and recurrent behaviours or mental rituals called compulsions. Treating OCD most often tends to include cognitive behavioural therapy and medications; more precisely, selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). The early evidence has revealed that diet too has some part to play in obsessive-compulsive disorder, a possible treatment that patients can try out in addition to using medication for the disorder.  In this blog, we will discuss foods and nutrients which can help in reducing OCD symptoms with evidential facts and real-life examples. We will also preview how these foods affect OCD such as about obsessions and compulsions, using references to the brain and the body.  The Role of Nutrition in OCD Management In this connection, proper nutrition is not only important for brain function but also to regulate different types of neu...

Problem: The Overlooked Powerhouse of Nutrition Even in today’s flexible world, our consumption habits reflect more of the ease of obtaining a particular type of food than the necessity of consuming it for our health. They surround us with processed foods, and even when we try to make a conscious effort to make better decisions, we tend to remove those which are most nutritious. One vegetable that is easily overlooked despite all the health benefits it contains is the cucumber. Most people know cucumbers only as an insignificant ingredient, used mostly in salads, while actually they are loaded with nutrients that can actually be helpful and beneficial. Agitate: The Underappreciation and Misuse of Cucumber Think about how often do you include a few slices of cucumber into your salad not taking into account its nutritional properties? Maybe you thought that cucumbers are just composed of water and nothing much to expect from them apart from quenching one’s thirst plus settling for apple-...

Introduction  Garlic is widely used spice in most or all kitchens around the globe and it is more than a condiment. Garlic is one of the earliest recorded herbs that has not only been used as a spice but also has various remedies. Garlic is one of the few plants that have been appreciated since antiquity and used by contemporaries. But what set this rather smelly bulb apart from the others? Below, we explore the specifics of the nutritional profile and the health impact of garlic together with some pieces of trivia that you might be unaware of.  Problem: Why We Often Overlook Garlic’s True Potential It is at such a point that some of the relativity small activities that may go unnoticed can act as significant factors in enhancing our health. Garlic is generally used only as a spice. Few people know the various nutritional benefits garlic provides and its capability to improve one’s health. Thus instead, people might opt for synthetic supplements, or otherwise skip over all the...