Diet, Medication, or Surgery? An Honest Guide to Obesity Treatment in India
You’ve probably already tried intermittent fasting. Maybe the gym membership you bought in January is gathering dust by March. Or you’ve spent a week down a rabbit hole comparing Ozempic and Mounjaro reviews on Reddit, wondering if bariatric surgery is something you should even be considering. If any of that sounds familiar, you’re not alone […]
You’ve Tried Everything and Still Gained Weight. Here Are 7 Reasons Why
You’ve been here before. You started January with a new resolution — keto, 10,000 steps a day, giving up rice completely. For a few weeks, it worked. Then it stopped. Or worse, the weight came back, sometimes more than before. Your mother-in-law has opinions. Your doctor said, “Just eat less.” Your colleague lost 8 kilos […]
Is Obesity Really Just About Eating Too Much? What Every Indian Should Know
Is obesity caused by overeating? You have probably heard this at least once — from a doctor, a relative, or both: “Just eat less and walk more.” And maybe you have tried that. Cut the rice. Skipped dessert. Started morning walks. Lost a few kilos, felt good about it — and then watched it slowly […]
Does diabetes affect only blood sugar?
Diabetes Does Not Affect Only Blood Sugar When we hear the word diabetes, most people immediately think about high blood sugar. But diabetes does not affect only sugar levels. It can slowly affect the heart, kidneys, eyes, nerves, blood vessels — and one very important organ that many people forget about: the liver. Your liver […]
The Ultimate Indian Fatty Liver Diet Guide: What to Eat & What to Avoid
A practical fatty liver diet for Indian kitchens Fatty Liver Is Now India’s Most Ignored Epidemic — And Diet Is the First Line of Defence Let’s start with some numbers that should make you pause. Roughly 1 in 3 Indians now has some degree of fatty liver disease, including non alcoholic fatty liver disease. A […]
Is Fatty Liver Permanent? The Truth About Reversing It
Yes, Fatty Liver Can Improve When someone sees “fatty liver” or fatty liver disease written in their ultrasound report, two things usually happen. Some people get scared and think, “Is my liver damaged forever?” Others ignore it and say, “It is common. Nothing will happen.” The truth is somewhere in between. Fatty liver should not […]
Fatty Liver: The Silent Epidemic of India
“Written by Rogtham Editorial Team | Medically Reviewed by Dr. Ashish Sethi (Gastroenterologist)”. Introduction: The Uninvited Guest in the Indian Household Let’s be honest for a second. If someone mentions “liver disease,” what’s the first thing that pops into your head? Most people immediately think of someone who drinks heavily. But here’s the reality check: […]
WHAT IS THE SOLUTION TO LIFESTYLE DISEASES? IS IT ABOUT FIXING HABITS?
In today’s fast-moving world, lifestyle diseases are becoming increasingly common, especially in India. Health conditions such as diabetes, obesity, heart disease, fatty liver, high blood pressure, and digestive issues are no longer limited to older age groups. Many people in their 20s and 30s are also facing these problems. This rise is not happening suddenly. […]
Are We Treating Lifestyle Diseases the Wrong Way?
Are We Really Getting Better, Or Just Managing Things? If you look at most Indian households today, it’s quite common to find someone dealing with an ongoing health issue. Someone is taking medicine for sugar, someone for blood pressure, someone for acidity, and someone is trying to manage weight. On paper, everything seems under control. […]
Why Lifestyle Diseases Are Rising Even Among Young Indians
1. Introduction: When Health Problems Start Earlier Than Expected Not very long ago, diseases like diabetes or high blood pressure were usually something people worried about after the age of 45 or 50. It was often seen as a part of ageing — something that came later in life. But today, that pattern is changing. […]