Dr. Shweta Khanna

Having a regular and smooth bowel movement is a critical part of digesting the food we eat. The large intestine produces stool, which is the body's method of eliminating waste. However, when an infrequent bowel movement occurs it leads to constipation. When there are le... Read More

With the change in season, some people feel internal disturbances and imbalances in the body that correspond with depressive symptoms known as Seasonal Affective Disorder, or SAD. These mood changes or swings can sometimes turn out to be more serious, affecting how a pe... Read More

The only thing that can slow down a child's fun is an upset stomach with frequent soft or loose bowel movements (poop) or diarrhea. Unfortunately, infants and children get troubled quite frequently but the good news is that most acute diarrhea cases get easily managed w... Read More

Come winter, and we all love the chilly, cold waves of this season. But along with the pleasantness of the weather, there are certain health drawbacks of the winter and fall seasons, such as a higher chance of getting a fever, cold, and cough. These winter ailments part... Read More

As the fall and winter come, people become vulnerable to common colds, flu, and other infections. Still, there are a few individuals who manage to stay healthy—even when everyone around them is coughing, sneezing, and feeling miserable. Or they simply seem to be bette... Read More

The development of antibiotics is one of the greatest medical advancements. They are also one of the most commonly used medicines in the world today. Antibiotics are used to ward off bacterial illnesses in humans and animals, either by killing them or by stopping their ... Read More

Special foods lovingly prepared for family and friends are an essential element of every joyful occasion. People get together over food, and no celebration is complete without it. Is the guilt of overindulgence stopping you from savoring this season festivity? If you wh... Read More

Anything that disturbs your body's natural homeostasis creates a response in the body. Natural reactions like stress can be either physical, emotional, mental, visual, or a combination of all of these. Any stress for a long period of time develops series of chemical rea... Read More

As we age, balancing becomes more difficult. This is accompanied by a greater risk of osteoporotic fractures and a fear of falling. For this reason, it's crucial to include balancing poses in your training regimen. Asanas (postures) and breathing techniques are used in ... Read More

Glaucoma is an eye condition that damages the nerve connecting the eye to the brain called optic nerve. Imagine an optic nerve like a data cable that emerges from the back of your eyes and carries visual signals to your brain. When this optic nerve is damaged by glaucom... Read More

Aging is a reality of life that no one can escape. It can be overwhelming to see our parents struggle with ailments associated with old age. Still we fail to do much help as we cannot do anything about certain many medical consequences. However, there are a few things t... Read More

For most of us, the feeling of uneasiness and cramps in the stomach with abdominal pain is something totally relatable. And, in most cases, it is usually some intestinal infection, indigestion, or overindulgence in food and drinks that leads to such abdominal pain. None... Read More