The science of resistant starch (RS) Starch is a complex carbohydrate made of glucose molecules. During digestion, enzymes (mainly amylase in saliva and pancreas) break starch into maltose and then glucose. This glucose is absorbed into the bloodstream from the small intestine. The portion of starch that isn’t broken down or absorbed in the small intestine is called resistant starch. Resistant starch (RS) is simply starch that “resists” digestion in the small intestine. It passes to the large intestine, where gut bacteria ferment it — producing beneficial short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs) like butyrate, which support colon health and improve insulin sensitivity over time. How cooking and cooling change starch When you cook starchy foods (like rice, potatoes, or pasta), the starch granules swell and gelatinize, making them easy to digest. But when you cool them down, some of that gelatinized starch re-crystallizes into a new form that’s resistant to digestion — called retrograded ...

Western Nutrition Framework vs. Indian Dietary Context Western nutrition science evolved primarily from the study of Western diets — foods like meat, eggs, dairy, wheat, potatoes, and specific vegetables such as broccoli, spinach, and kale. The reference tables for macronutrients (protein, fat, carbohydrate) and micronutrients (vitamins, minerals) are heavily biased toward temperate-climate foods. Indian diets are based on the following food groups, such as food-grains : Millets, rice, wheat, ragi, jowar; legumes : pulses, and lentils; vegetables : brinjal, gourds, beans and greens; spices : mustard, fenugreek, cumin seeds, black seeds; fermented foods : idli/dosa, curd, pickles; nuts and oils : sesame, groundnut and mustard. Protein Deficiency – Often a Misinterpretation When Western dietitians say “Indian diets are protein-deficient,” it’s not always accurate. They often assume that animal protein is the “standard” form. But plant-based proteins (from pulses, dals, millets, nut...

Most of the time, the mind is either replaying something from the past or worrying about what might happen next. When attention is scattered all the time, the mind gets tired quickly. Small things feel overwhelming. Reactions become sharper than the situation deserves. This is so, especially as we grow older — the brain tends to slip into habits repeating the same thoughts, the same reactions, the same worries. Long before memory problems appear, attention becomes restless. Mindfulness trains attention to stay, to notice, to slow down and return to the present moment.

You can Start learning At Any Age Across all traditional and modern natural healing systems, one idea quietly sits at the center: the body and mind are not fixed objects but living processes. What mindfulness and modern neuroplasticity research together reveal is not a new technique, but a new confidence—that change remains possible far longer than we were taught to believe. Aging, illness, and even decline are no longer seen as a straight, inevitable descent. They are trajectories that can be influenced. This essay serves as a foundation piece for Understanding Health at Be Healthy Naturally. It reframes aging, learning, and healing through the combined lens of mindfulness and brain adaptability, offering reassurance without false promises. The Old Assumption: The Brain as a Finished Product For much of the last century, science operated under a quiet but powerful assumption: the adult brain was largely immutable. Neurons died, connections weakened, and decline was expected ...

AAfter surgery, many people are surprised to experience discomfort, heightened sensitivity, or mental fog that feels worse than expected. This can be unsettling, particularly when the original problem has been surgically corrected and recovery is assumed to be straightforward. What is often not anticipated is that surgery affects far more than the visible incision or sutured tissue. The nerves surrounding the operated area — often extensively— are stretched, compressed, or temporarily disrupted during the procedure. In addition, anesthesia and the body’s inflammatory response alter how the brain processes sensory and cognitive signals. As these nerves begin to repair and reorganize, the nervous system may produce symptoms such as pain, numbness, tingling, or cognitive clouding that were not present before surgery. These changes usually reflect active neural recovery rather than permanent damage.

Basic Physiology of Stretching Stretching is the controlled lengthening of muscles and the connective tissues around joints, which signals the nervous system to allow greater movement while maintaining stability and safety. Why Stretching Is Important at Every Age At its core, stretching keeps communication between muscles, joints, and the nervous system responsive rather than rigid. In children and young adults, this supports coordination and resilience during growth. In midlife, it offsets the stiffness that builds with prolonged sitting, repetitive use, and stress. In older adults, regular stretching helps preserve joint range, balance, circulation, and confidence in movement, reducing pain and the risk of falls.

Part 2 — From Modern Medicine to Ancient Tradition The Shift From Reductionism to Wholeness If modern medicine often divides the body into organs and systems, the ancient Indian sciences begin with the opposite view — that life is one interconnected field. Illness is not seen as an isolated event but as a disturbance in the harmony of forces that sustain us. Whether expressed as dosha, guna, or prana, the message is the same: health is the rhythm of balance between body, mind, and subtle energies. Ayurveda: Understanding the Root, Not Chasing the Symptom In Ayurveda, a symptom is not an enemy to suppress but a message to interpret. The root of disease lies not only in pathogens but in digestive strength, accumulation of ama (toxins), emotional habits, and lifestyle that has drifted away from nature’s rhythm. Simple everyday patterns — late nights, irregular meals, screens before sleep, chronic stress — slowly weaken digestion, disturb sleep, and dull immunity. Modern medicine may off...