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Medicine,
simply spoken.

A little clarity can change how you feel about your health.

Evidence-based guidance from my everyday clinical practice. Thoughtfully explained, so you can understand your health with more confidence.

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Dr. Mayank Patel, MBBSPracticing physician & health educator

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Diabetes, BP & Long-Term Conditions / 4 min read

How to Check BP at Home Without Misreading the Result

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Real questions. Clinical insight. A clearer way forward.

Evidence-based Written by a physician Made for everyday understanding

Start with what matters to you

Your questions, thoughtfully explored.

From everyday symptoms to better habits, find a clearer understanding of your health.

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Weakness, Fatigue & Dizziness

Weakness, tiredness, dizziness, and low energy that do not feel normal.

02

Fever, Cold & Infections

Fever, cold, cough, sore throat, and everyday infection concerns.

03

Stomach & Digestion

Acidity, gas, loose motions, vomiting, and stomach discomfort.

04

Chest, Breathing & Heart

Chest burning, breathlessness, chest discomfort, and warning signs.

05

Medicines & Antibiotics

Antibiotics, medicine side effects, and safer everyday medicine use.

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Diabetes, BP & Long-Term Conditions

Diabetes, BP, and other long-term conditions that need steady care.

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Skin, Hair & Allergy

Itching, rashes, fungal infection, hair fall, and allergy problems.

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Nutrition & Lifestyle

Everyday nutrition, food choices, and sustainable habits for better health.

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A closer look at your health.

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Nutrition & Lifestyle

Can You Build Muscle on a Whole-Food Plant-Based Diet? A Practical Protein Guide

Protein is everywhere right now, but a shake is not the only route to strength. Learn what the latest research says about whole-food plant proteins, workouts, and practical Indian meals that support muscle without turning food into maths.

9 min read
Colourful bowl of vegetables, chickpeas, whole grains, tofu, nuts and seeds on a sunlit kitchen table

Nutrition & Lifestyle

A Whole-Food Plant-Based Diet: What It Is, What It Is Not, and How to Do It Well

A vegan or whole-food plant-based diet can be nutritious, satisfying, and familiar to Indian kitchens when it is planned well. Learn the difference, how to build everyday meals, and the nutrients that need deliberate attention.

10 min read
Illustration explaining why high BP can be silent even when a person feels fine

Diabetes, BP & Long-Term Conditions

High BP Symptoms: Why You May Feel Fine Even When BP Is High

High BP often causes no clear symptoms. Dr Mayank Patel explains why headache, dizziness, sweating, or feeling normal cannot confirm or rule out high blood pressure.

6 min read

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