The Science of How Your Body Heals
Your body is a smart system that knows how to repair itself, provided you give it the right fuel. Explore the science behind gut health, hormone balance, and why a whole-food plant-based lifestyle is the foundation of real recovery.
Here are five truths about your gut. It contains over 2 kgs of microbes, its health determines your immunity, and it's directly connected to your brain. A diverse, whole food plant-based diet is the key to a healthy gut.
What does fiber actually do? It's food for your gut bacteria, which ferment it into short-chain fatty acids like butyrate. These compounds are crucial for reducing inflammation, regulating metabolism, and strengthening your gut lining.
Feeling bloated after eating dal or chana? This is often a sign that your gut lacks the right bacteria to digest the fiber. I explain how to gradually introduce these foods to build a stronger, more resilient gut microbiome.
Let's talk about constipation, a topic we often ignore. I share my own lifelong struggle and how changing my diet resolved it. I explain the causes, from low fiber to gut imbalances, and why it's crucial to address for overall health.
Do you find raw food difficult to digest? If you feel bloated, it's a sign of a weak gut. I explain how raw foods are actually easy to digest and how to slowly introduce them to build the good gut bacteria needed to process them effectively.
An autoimmune disease is when your immune system mistakenly attacks your own body. I explain what this means for conditions like Hashimoto's, rheumatoid arthritis, and IBD, and how we can address the root causes through lifestyle.
Let's understand the thyroid. This butterfly-shaped gland regulates your metabolism, and its function depends on the conversion of T4 to active T3 hormone, a process that relies on a healthy liver, gut, and kidneys.
This video is a deep dive into Vitamin B12 and Vitamin D. I explain that B12 is made by bacteria, not animals, and why supplementation is crucial for everyone, regardless of diet, in our modern, sanitized world.
This graphic explains the basics of Vitamin B12. It's produced by bacteria, and even animals are supplemented with it. Due to modern hygiene, plant foods are no longer a reliable source, making supplements a safer choice.
Here's a closer look at why B12 is so important. A deficiency can impair DNA production and lead to a host of issues, from fatigue and weight loss to serious neurological problems. Regular monitoring is key.
About The Science of How Your Body Heals
The secret to reversing inflammation starts with your gut microbiome. When you eat diverse plant fibers, your gut bacteria produce short-chain fatty acids like butyrate, which is nature's own compound for repairing your gut lining and lowering systemic inflammation. If you feel bloated after eating lentils or beans, it is not an allergy. It is a sign that your microbiome needs a gradual, systematic introduction to fiber, not complete avoidance.
Understanding the Gut-Brain Axis
Your gut is not just for digestion; it is home to 2 kg of microbes and 70 percent of your immune system. I often talk about the vagus nerve, which acts as a direct line of communication between your gut and your brain. When we improve the gut lining through whole-food plant-based nutrition, we aren't just fixing digestion. We are creating an environment where inflammation reduces, anxiety eases, and energy levels stabilise.
Why Your Body Struggles with 'Healthy' Foods
Many clients come to me believing they have food intolerances because they experience gas or bloating after eating raw salads or cooked beans. In almost every case, the issue is not the food itself, but the lack of microbial diversity required to break it down. We fix this by introducing these foods in small, manageable quantities, allowing your gut to build the necessary bacteria. This is what I call metabolic training for your microbiome.
Beyond Diet: Hormones and Micronutrients
My work at our New Tippasandra center often involves decoding blood markers that most people overlook. For instance, thyroid dysfunction is rarely just a gland issue. It is frequently about liver health and the conversion process of T4 into active T3. Similarly, I address B12 not as a dietary failure but as a modern necessity. Since we live in an overly sanitised world where soil quality is depleted, supplementation is often a safety net I recommend, regardless of whether you are vegan or non-vegetarian. We focus on the 'why' behind these deficiencies so you can stop guessing and start healing from the roots.
Upasana Bijoor
I did not just study this science; I lived it. After healing my own body from a stage-zero cancer diagnosis, I stopped chasing quick fixes and started teaching the logic of nutrition. I am here to help you stop guessing and start understanding exactly what your body needs to thrive.
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