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Dr. Sarang Patil, BNYS, PhD Integrative & Lifestyle Medicine Specialist

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When should I see a doctor instead of trying lifestyle changes first?

See a doctor promptly if you have symptoms that are new, severe, getting worse or not settling, such as unexplained weight loss, blood in the stool, black stools, trouble swallowing, ongoing vomiting, a persistent change in bowel habit, or a lump you cannot explain. In an emergency, such as chest pain, severe breathlessness, sudden weakness…

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Do I have to give up rice and roti to improve my health?

Not necessarily. For most people the bigger levers are how much of it you eat, what it is eaten with, and how active you are afterwards. Pairing rice or roti with dal, vegetables and curd, eating the vegetables and protein first, and taking a short walk after a meal are practical changes that many people…

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Do I need a detox diet or a juice cleanse?

No. Your liver, kidneys, lungs, skin and gut already clear waste from the body every day, and no juice or kit has been shown to do that job better than they do. What helps these organs is plain: enough water, regular meals with vegetables, fibre and protein, less alcohol, good sleep and regular movement. Strict…

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What is integrative and lifestyle medicine?

Integrative medicine looks at the whole person, not only the test result. It brings together modern medical care and supportive approaches such as nutrition, movement, sleep, breathing practices and stress care, and uses each where it helps. Lifestyle medicine focuses on the daily habits that shape long-term health: what and when you eat, how much…

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How long do lifestyle changes take to show up in my reports?

It depends on what you are measuring and on how steadily the changes are kept up. Some things, like sleep and energy, many people notice within a few weeks. Blood tests move more slowly. HbA1c, for example, reflects roughly the last three months of blood sugar, so a repeat test is usually done after that…

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