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Uncomplicate: Longevity Medicine
Why longevity medicine isn’t overkill but simply proactive. Recently, a popular doctor with crazy fan following on social media asked me "Why do you have to do longevity? Is it ethical? Why can't we help more people with the resources?" And ironically the same day, a patient who walked in said, "My HbA1c has been slowly rising. I asked my doctor and he told me to come back once I get diabetes." And there it was , the modern healthcare paradox. The system isn’t designed to pro


Can Exercise Cure Depression?
She came to me with a label. Depression. Her PHQ-9 and GAD-7 scores (these are not diagnostic, but are used to to score mental health issues) were high enough to justify it. An SSRI had already been started. On paper, everything looked appropriate. Symptoms present, diagnosis made, treatment initiated. Then why did she come to me? She wasn’t collapsing, but she wasn’t herself either. Flat. Foggy. Slightly disconnected from life. The scores nudged down a little, but not enough

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Jan 104 min read


Uncomplicate: Longevity Medicine
Why longevity medicine isn’t overkill but simply proactive. Recently, a popular doctor with crazy fan following on social media asked me "Why do you have to do longevity? Is it ethical? Why can't we help more people with the resources?" And ironically the same day, a patient who walked in said, "My HbA1c has been slowly rising. I asked my doctor and he told me to come back once I get diabetes." And there it was , the modern healthcare paradox. The system isn’t designed to pro

Doc Waz
Nov 11, 20254 min read


How I survived the world's most dangerous delicacy!
When in Japan, I told myself that I will try this. It is not gross and I'm not Andrew Zimmern, but the Fugu is something I've always...

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Sep 29, 20254 min read


Why is health so hard?
When I picked up Malcolm Gladwell’s David and Goliath , I expected another retelling of the famous story: the small shepherd boy, the mighty warrior, the unexpected victory. What stayed with me though wasn’t the battle itself, but the reminder that what we see as weakness can sometimes be strength. It also made me think of something my patients often ask: Why does losing weight feel like fighting the wind? Why does the body seem to betray us as we grow older? Basically, “Why

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Sep 16, 20254 min read


Exercise is punishment!
Recently Rajnikanth, when talking about Nagarjuna's youthful looks, commented: “If you don’t punish your body and keep it under control,...

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Aug 27, 20254 min read


Let's Uncomplicate: Supplements
Walk into any wellness store or scroll through Instagram, and you’d think supplements are the elixir of eternal youth. Collagen for...

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Jul 27, 20253 min read


Let's Uncomplicate: Stress
If stress were a person, it wouldn’t be a moustache twirling villain. It’d be that over helpful friend who shows up uninvited, rearranges...

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Jul 27, 20253 min read


The lime, the lorry and a small island!
The lime is an integral part of the lorry! Believed to be an essential part of the vehicle, it is just short of being officially...

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Jul 19, 20254 min read


Biriyani's Political Journey!
The first time I heard Hotel California, it was a version with a beautiful guitar intro from the 'Hell Freezes Over' live album. I...

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Jul 19, 20256 min read


Let's Uncomplicate: Recovery
Recovery isn’t a reward. It’s a requirement. A patient once told me, “Doc, I’ve been doing everything right. Eating well, exercising...

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Apr 8, 20253 min read


Let's Uncomplicate: Exercise
A 58-year-old banker came to me. She was walking every day but still felt stiff and fatigued. Diabetes looming. Fear of falling. And...

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Apr 3, 20253 min read


Let's Uncomplicate: Diets
A question I get all the time: “Yo Doc! What’s the best diet?” And my answer? It depends. All of them work. And none of them work....

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Mar 18, 20256 min read


Let's Un-complicate: Sleep
We lie down, we close our eyes, and we wake up refreshed, right? Well… not always. You've heard of jet lag, but have you heard of social...

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Mar 10, 20256 min read


Women's Health is not men's health + extra hormones
Women’s health is not just men’s health with estrogen and progesterone sprinkled on top. If only it were that simple. Instead, it’s a...

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Mar 5, 20255 min read


Your Body's Language
Your body has a language of its own. It doesn’t send emails, it doesn’t call, and it certainly doesn’t hold up a neon sign saying, “Hey,...

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Feb 27, 20254 min read


The Gut Gimmicks!
I can’t seem to escape it. Every time I scroll through my feed, I’m bombarded with “quick gut fixes” that claim to be the ultimate...

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Feb 17, 20254 min read


Detox - Oh My God!
Oh you don't need these detoxes. Your liver and kidney do it just fine! Can you drink a glass of poison and wait for your liver to do the...

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Feb 10, 20254 min read


What is not longevity?
"I can't even see you. My eyes are burning" Recently, I came across a story about Bryan Johnson (yes, that Bryan Johnson of extreme...

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Feb 5, 20254 min read


The Why of Longevity: Thriving in a Changing World
A few weeks ago, I woke up with red eye, which thankfully cleared up in a couple of days. But the lingering itching and bogginess stuck...

Doc Waz
Feb 3, 20253 min read


Energy 101: How to Boost Your Body’s Powerhouse
Ever feel like your energy levels are on a roller coaster? One minute you’re conquering your to-do list, and the next, you’re fantasising...

Doc Waz
Jan 24, 20254 min read
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