In this podcast, I speak with Dr. Priyanka Udawat about the real causes of gas, bloating, acidity, IBS, and poor digestion. We discuss gut health, the gut–brain connection, stress, screen time, sleep, food timing, and common nutrition mistakes that affect digestive wellness. This episode explains why acidity medicines often fail and how lifestyle medicine, mindful eating, and simple daily habits can significantly improve digestive health and long-term wellbeing.We also discuss the importance of adequate iodine intake for children, especially its role in supporting learning, memory, and attention. With Aashirvaad Iodised Salt, just one spoon can meet up to 50% of daily iodine needs, helping support cognitive development through everyday meals.

In this episode, I sit with Dr. Nrutya to unpack why Indians develop diabetes, heart disease, and other lifestyle diseases much earlier than expected. We talk about the Indian diet, protein intake, ghee and saturated fat, grains, vegetables, dairy, and why many people feel confused despite trying to eat “healthy.” This conversation goes beyond calories and weight loss and explains how plate balance, food quality, cooking methods, and everyday habits affect blood sugar, insulin resistance, gut health, and long-term metabolic health. We also discuss lifestyle medicine, plant-predominant diets, disease prevention, and why food often matters more than medication when it comes to sustainable health.

In this episode of the Dr. Pal Podcast, I speaks with Dr. Moinudeen, expert Bariatric Surgeon from Manipal Hospital, about the real truth behind weight loss surgery.We discuss:✔️ How bariatric surgery works✔️ Safety, risks & common myths✔️ Cost & long-term results✔️ Pre & post-surgery lifestyle careIf you’re struggling with obesity or considering weight-loss surgery, this episode gives you clear, science-backed answers.🎧 Watch till the end for expert insights on sustainable weight management.