Chikitshalaya Blog

Vitamin B12 Deficiency: Symptoms, Causes and How to Fix It

Tired, tingly or forgetful? Learn the real symptoms of vitamin B12 deficiency, who's at risk in India, the best B12 foods, and how it's treated.

8 Jan 2026Read →

Vitamin D Deficiency: Symptoms, Causes, Foods and Treatment

Bone aches, low mood or frequent illness? Learn the symptoms of vitamin D deficiency, why it's so common in India, and how to raise your levels safely.

12 Jan 2026Read →

Iron Deficiency Anaemia: Symptoms, Causes, Foods and Treatment

Pale, tired and breathless? Learn the symptoms of iron deficiency anaemia, who's most at risk in India, iron-rich foods, and how it's treated.

18 Jan 2026Read →

Calcium Deficiency: Symptoms, Causes and Calcium-Rich Foods

Muscle cramps, brittle nails or weak bones? Learn the symptoms of calcium deficiency, why it happens, and the best calcium-rich foods for vegetarians.

22 Jan 2026Read →

Diet & Lifestyle3 min read

Vitamin C: Benefits, Best Food Sources and Signs of Deficiency

What does vitamin C really do? Learn its proven benefits, the best food sources like amla and citrus, and the signs you might be running low.

26 Jan 2026Read →

Diet & Lifestyle3 min read

Protein-Rich Foods for Vegetarians in India: A Practical Guide

Struggling to get enough protein on a vegetarian diet? Here are the best high-protein vegetarian foods in India, how much you need, and easy meal ideas.

30 Jan 2026Read →

Conditions6 min read

Diabetes: A Complete Guide to Symptoms, Types and Management

A clear, complete guide to diabetes — the types, early symptoms, how it's diagnosed, and how to manage blood sugar well through diet, activity and medication.

3 Feb 2026Read →

Conditions4 min read

Type 2 Diabetes: Early Symptoms You Shouldn't Ignore

Type 2 diabetes often starts silently. Learn the early warning signs, the subtle clues people miss, who's at risk, and when to get your blood sugar tested.

7 Feb 2026Read →

Diet & Lifestyle4 min read

Diabetes Diet Chart: Indian Foods to Eat and Avoid

A practical Indian diabetes diet chart — which foods to eat, which to limit, a sample day's meal plan, smart swaps, and tips for festivals and eating out.

11 Feb 2026Read →

Normal Blood Sugar Levels: Chart by Age and What It Means

What's a normal blood sugar level? See fasting, post-meal and HbA1c ranges in a clear chart, targets by age and pregnancy, and when your numbers mean diabetes.

15 Feb 2026Read →

Diet & Lifestyle4 min read

How to Control Blood Sugar Naturally: 8 Proven Habits

Eight evidence-based ways to lower and control blood sugar naturally — diet, after-meal walks, sleep, stress and more — and where natural methods fit alongside medication.

19 Feb 2026Read →

Conditions4 min read

Prediabetes: Symptoms, Causes and How to Reverse It

Prediabetes is a warning — and an opportunity. Learn the (often silent) symptoms, the numbers that define it, and a realistic plan to reverse it before diabetes.

23 Feb 2026Read →

Gestational Diabetes: Symptoms, Risks, Diet and Management

Diagnosed with gestational diabetes? Learn what it means, the risks to mother and baby, a practical diet plan, and how it's managed for a healthy pregnancy.

27 Feb 2026Read →

Diabetes Complications: Types, Warning Signs and Prevention

Uncontrolled diabetes can affect the eyes, kidneys, nerves, feet and heart. Learn the warning signs of each complication and the proven ways to prevent them.

3 Mar 2026Read →

Thyroid Problems: Symptoms, Types, Tests and Treatment

Confused about thyroid problems? Learn how the thyroid works, hypothyroid vs hyperthyroid symptoms, the tests that diagnose it (TSH, T3, T4), and treatment.

7 Mar 2026Read →