Alka Chandna Bahl

[Pooja Priyamvada @PoojaPriyam_]

A psychiatrist died by suicide.
She is a woman who had been divorced in the recent past and was allegedly battling depression.

The posts regarding her on various social media have two central themes in the reactions/comments
1. What kind of psychiatrist dies by suicide? (questioning her competence as a professional)
2. Good riddance to her ex-husband, weak-minded woman, bringing shame and pain to the family. (plain misogyny)

My responses:
1. Many cardiac surgeons die of cardiac arrest, so what's the point there? These deaths are a commentary on our socio-economic structures that prevent people from getting help.
2. If this deceased person were a male, most comments would be sympathy and blaming the ex; why?
INTROSPECT.

If you or anyone needs help, please direct them to:
Vandrevala Foundation for Mental Health 9999666555 or [email protected]
TISS iCall 022-25521111 (Monday-Saturday: 8 am to 10 pm)

#MentalHealth #MentalHealthMatters #MentalHealthExpert #SuicideHelplines

[Vijaita Singh @vijaita]

A 32-year-old woman working with a private firm in Gurugram has alleged that she sustained “gunshot” injuries during the students’ protest at Jantar Mantar on July 20, adding to claims of pellet gun injuries made by a few other victims at the agitation.
“I can describe the spot — there is a fountain and a steel statue of a lion. I was standing right next to that, up in the higher part of the park. I was fired at from below. I can’t say for certain if I was the specific target, but the gun was aimed in our direction,” she said. “Seeing that, we all got scared and started running. There were quite a few of us up there, so we were all fleeing together when the shot was fired, and it grazed right past my ear,” she said.
@berwaltweets reports
https://t.co/rMf9mztX9d

[Vijaita Singh @vijaita]

Delhi Police denied but RAF fired pellet gun at protesters on the directions of a Delhi Police officer, general diary entry at Parliament Street police station, accessed by The Hindu shows.
It says that to control the crowd during Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) protest on July 20, “on the orders of the DCP,” the RAF Deputy Commandant fired 55 rounds of non- electrical shell, 15 rounds of electrical shell, five tear smoke granite, two rounds with plastic pellets from an anti-riot gun.

https://t.co/0E3EQBRUxM

[Anurag Dwary @Anurag_Dwary]

भोपाल में 5 सितारा मैरियट होटल का फूड लाइसेंस खाद्य विभाग ने निलंबित किया है, रसोई में चूहे भी खाना पका रहे थे !

[Anurag Dwary @Anurag_Dwary]

वैसे स्वास्थ्यमंत्री जी जो सूबे के उपमुख्यमंत्री भी हैं उनके घर में दर्जनों AC शानद���र तरीके से काम कर रहे हैं

[Anurag Dwary @Anurag_Dwary]

हमीदिया मप्र का सबसे बड़ा सरकारी अस्पताल...यहां का बर्न वार्ड आज खुद एक भट्ठी में तब्दील हो चुका है 41 डिग्री तापमान के बीच 70 से 90% तक झुलसे मरीज उन कमरों में भर्ती हैं, जहां AC महीनों से बंद हैं... OT में कूलर के सहारे सर्जरी हो रही है...ICU में बर्फ की सिल्ली और हाथ के पंखों से मरीजों को राहत देने की कोशिश की जा रही है...
https://t.co/r0iwDytblS via @YouTube

[Ira Puranik @PuranikIra]

Reporting a story on what it actually takes to claim a deceased family member's EPF, mutual funds, and life insurance.

Not the official process. The real one. The missing documents, the delays, the things nobody tells you.
If you've been through this and are open to sharing, DM me or drop a comment.

Thanks in advance!

[Sunita Sayammagaru 🇮🇳🇬🇧 @drsunita02]

We should return back to basics.

We should return back to cooking simple Indian food.

So many youngsters find Indian recipes complex. They are ok to cook pasta and can even make pizzas and bake cakes or cookies.

But ask them to make Indian food and they wince.

Why?? Why the mental block??

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It was not like this. Our ancestors cooked simple meals. They couldn't afford many ingredients due to lack of money and most importantly they didn't have time or energy to cook elaborate meals. This was true atleast of my grandparents who lived in 2 small villages of Telangana.

In arranged marriages previously, women were judged on how well they could milk a cow, make cowdung patties, carry water in a pot or how well they could do farm work. I don't think they were judged on how well they could cook elaborate meals everyday.

Around 4-5 decades back, as people started moving more to the towns and the fact that women were free from the farm work, they found spare time on their hands.

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With easy availability of refined oil and increasing financial ability, everyone became a MasterChef.

Recipes started becoming more complex. It boggles even my mind. The same brinjal curry can be made simply within 15 minutes or elaborately.

Women now were judged on the ability to cook and serve elaborate meals for their families. Mothers cooked yummy dishes day in and day out and sons grew up on those. They wanted the same from their wives. Wives learnt. They slogged. Then reality hit them. They resented the work. They didn't want their daughters to face the same. They encouraged their daughters to study well and take up jobs.

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Younger generation women saw the mothers slogging in the kitchen.
They studied with a vengence and have soared high in the professional field.

Their studies, their work didn't leave much time for women to learn the elaborate Indian cooking. With earning power, women lost the interest to cook as well. Their reasoning "why should we ALONE cook when we earn as much as the males?". The fear was real. They didn't want to slog like their mothers.

Whatever it is, we have now come to a situation where women don't want to cook. Or don't know to cook. Men don't know to cook either. But both still eat Indian food as they are brought up on those. They depend on Swiggy and zomato now for the same. Eating out has become the norm.

End result: increasing diabetes, obesity and a host of other metabolic issues in both males and females.

Not everyone can afford a cook.

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The solution:

Go back to basics. Indian food can be as simple and as complex as one can prepare.

Learn simple recipes. One pot recipes. Give due attention to a balanced meal - protein, carbs, good fats, fibre. This can be made in half an hour if vegetables can be cut the previous evening.

Both males and females, both boys and girls, everyone should learn cooking.

This is the only way out from this metabolic disease mess that we are currently facing.

#cooking
#diabetes
#obesity

[TheLiverDoc™ @theliverdoc]

The liver's best friend is the muscle. Your liver listens to your muscles. Every type of movement has a different dose and a different benefit, all backed by trials. Here's the playbook, for you to include in your routine, whichever helps you maintain consistency.

Brisk walking
The most accessible liver medicine there is. 150 min/week cuts liver fat by ≥30% on MRI, and every extra 1,000 daily steps lowers your risk of developing fatty liver by ~12% (UK Biobank Study, 91,000 people).

Moderate-intensity cardio (MICT)
Steady jogging, cycling, or swimming at a "can talk, can't sing" pace. 30–45 min, 3–5 days a week for 12 weeks reduces liver fat by 2–4% (absolute) and drops liver inflammation (enzyme levels) significantly - even without weight loss.

High-intensity interval training (HIIT)
Short hard bursts - e.g., 4 minutes at 85–95% max heart rate, 3 min easy, repeated 4 times. In 12 weeks it cuts liver fat by 16–37%, improves heart function, and matches steady cardio in half the time.

Sprint interval training (SIT)
Even shorter, even harder - sessions under 15 minutes. 6 weeks reduces intrahepatic triglycerides by 12% and visceral fat by 17% in men with fatty liver (MASLD). Biggest liver benefit for the smallest time spent.

Resistance / strength training
Weights or bodyweight - squats, presses, rows, pulldowns. 3 sets, 3 times a week, 40–45 min. Reduces liver fat independent of weight loss, uniquely lowers liver enzyme, and is the single most important exercise for cirrhosis patients to prevent muscle loss (sarcopenia).

Combined aerobic + resistance
The gold standard. Network meta-analyses rank this combination as #1 for improving triglycerides, LDL, and total cholesterol in patients with fatty liver (MASLD) - better than either alone. If you only pick one strategy, pick this one.

Yoga (Hatha / Surya Namaskar) - these are not classical Yoga, but modernized versions.
For example: Surya Namaskar was developed into its current 12-posture sequence in the early 20th century, largely by the Raja of Aundh and later popularized by T. Krishnamacharya. T. Krishnamacharya also modernized classical Hatha Yoga into its globally known "dynamic" form. Classical Yoga is not useful for liver health as it is not aerobic. Plus classical Yoga is pseudoscientific in its principles of practice.

That said, 8-12 weeks of Asanas like Surya Namaskar, Ardha Matsyendrasana, Paschimottanasana, Naukasana - 3 sessions/week improves liver tests, insulin resistance, and fatty liver grade - especially in patients with type 2 diabetes plus fatty liver disease.

Pilates and core work
8 weeks of Pilates reduces body weight, body fat, liver enzymes, and liver fat on ultrasound. A joint-friendly option for people who can't run or lift heavy.

Tai Chi / Qigong
Low-impact mind-body movement, 30–60 min, 3 times a week. Improves glucose control, insulin sensitivity, and balance/ stability, muscle tone. Gentle enough for older patients, those with early decompensated cirrhosis, or people with poor cardiorespiratory fitness.

Exercise in cirrhosis
Even advanced liver disease responds well to exercise treatment! Combined aerobic + resistance training cuts serious events (death, major complications) from 12.3% to 5.6% in randomized trials, and prevents the muscle wasting that drives death events in cirrhosis patients.

So make physical activity your number one preference to maintain liver health and reduce liver disease.

[TheLiverDoc™ @theliverdoc]

Today is World Liver Day 2026.
Here are 8 things your liver actually wants you to know.

1
There is no such thing as a "liver detox."
Your liver runs phase I and II detoxification 24/7 on its own.
No juice cleanse, no milk thistle, no herbal detox speeds this up.

In fact several have caused liver injury - the opposite of the claim.

2
Alcohol has no safe dose.
Liver harm begins from the first drink.
The old "moderate drinking is protective" myth came from flawed studies contaminated by abstainer bias - now debunked by Mendelian randomization.

Zero ml is best.

3
"Natural" supplements are now a leading cause of acute liver failure.
Ashwagandha. Green tea extract. Garcinia. Kratom. High-dose turmeric. Giloy/Tinospora.
They dominate drug-induced liver injury registries across India, the US, and Europe.

Natural ≠ safe.

4
Coffee is genuinely liver-protective.
2–3 cups/day (caffeinated or decaf) lowers the risk of fibrosis, cirrhosis, and liver cancer.

One of the very few dietary interventions with real, replicated evidence.

5
Fatty liver (MASLD) now affects ~1 in 3 adults worldwide.
A 7–10% body-weight loss:
• clears Liver fat
• reduces inflammation
• can regress early fibrosis

No approved drug currently beats this. Your plate and feet are the first-line therapy.

6
Sugar-sweetened drinks independently cause fatty liver.
Fructose is metabolized almost entirely by the liver - straight into fat.
One daily soda raises MASLD risk even after adjusting for total calories.
Lesser is better.

7
Get vaccinated against hepatitis B. Get screened for HBV and HCV at least once in your lifetime.
HBV vaccine prevents >95% of chronic infection, cirrhosis, and liver cancer.
Hepatitis C is curable in 8-12 weeks with >95% success - but most carriers don't know they have it.

8
Exercise protects the liver independent of weight loss.
150 min/week moderate OR 75 min vigorous activity reduces liver fat and stiffness - even when the scale doesn't move.

Movement is "medicine".

🫂

PS: we also need a liver emoji

[Gutta Jwala 💙 @Guttajwala]

I keep wondering why India, with millions of non-data users, still doesn’t offer dedicated call-only plans especially for senior citizens and underage users. Not everyone needs data, yet people are pushed into buying data-inclusive plans because there’s no alternative. Why force unnecessary costs on those who only want to make and receive calls? Telecom companies should introduce true call-only packages that actually meet people’s needs!!!
Isn’t it????

[TheLiverDoc™ @theliverdoc]

He's definitely sharing this as the CEO of Eternal because they are planning to build some sort of "device" that exploits vague areas in science and medicine or some cranky "longevity intervention" which they want to claim negates the effect of gravity indirectly and sell it to gullible people who want to live forever. The best longevity intervention is to stop ordering from restaurants via Zomato and prepare healthy meals at home.

[Dr.Sivaranjini @dr_sivaranjani]

Why is it so difficult to get ORS off the labels of drinks misleadingly labelled as ORS, inspite of the companies, the government, the people, the doctors, and everybody knowing that this misleading labelling can kill children and people.
Waiting with palpitations for FSSAIs decision and the Delhi High Court's decision of 31st Oct 2025! It's so painful, but when people tell me I have given strength and hope to many who are fighting for a cause, that gives me the strength to go on.
Never say die!
@narendramodi @fssaiindia @JPNadda @MoHFW_INDIA

It's so painful! So so painful! I can't explain!

[Dr.Sivaranjini @dr_sivaranjani]

Do not try to bully me by saying that the matter is subjudice. No. It is not! The ball is in the FSSAIs court now. It's been more than a week since the order has been passed, and the time frame given by the court was only one week. So far, no state FSSAI has received instructions to implement the 15th October order.
Don't try to bully me by saying I have some hidden agenda.
MY ONLY AGENDA IS SAFETY AND HEALTH OF THE CHILDREN AND PEOPLE OF THIS COUNTRY!
Do not try to bully me by saying I am shaming the Government! No! I am fighting for the rights of the children and people of this country, and asking the Government to investigate into the matter. Who in FSSAI would have allowed this to happen, especially the reversal of the order given on 8th April 2022.
Do not try to bully me by saying physical harm will come to me!
DO YOU THINK I WOULD HAVE BEEN ABLE TO PERSIST THIS LONG HAD I BEEN SCARED OF YOUR THREATS???!!!
ONLY WHO RECOMMENDED FORMULA ORS AND WATER IN MEDICAL FACILITIES, PHARMACIES, AND SCHOOLS EVER! ORS OR ANYTHING SIMILAR, eg DRS etc shouldn't be on the label of anything that doesn't conform to the WHO recommended formula ORS.
@narendramodi Sir, please, this is my sincere appeal, Sir!

[TheLiverDoc™ @theliverdoc]

Dr. @dr_sivaranjani painstakingly fought for 8 years to convince the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) to heed the harms of fake ORS drinks targeting children, flooding the market from greedy corporate companies.

She won. FSSAI ordered the ban on the use of “ORS” in product names except for WHO-approved formulations - which meant that these companies fake mislabelled products could not be sold.

But then, she lost.

In a new twist of events, the Delhi High Court and FSSAI has now ordered that fake ORS products, especially the worst and the most stocked one - ORSL Drink by JNTL Consumer Health (the name for the Indian consumer health subsidiary of Johnson & Johnson, which is now known as Kenvue) can continue to be sold temporarily under the High Court’s interim protection.

The Court and FSSAI has essentially allowed the sale of fake mislabelled products worth 180 crore Indian Rupees to protect the interest of the greedy corporations without any concern for the children's health.

As a citizen of this country, you can help the good doctor and her great deed by BOYCOTTING THESE SUBSTANDARD PRODUCTS - LET THESE PRODUCTS ROT ON THE SHELVES. The public is the most powerful entity of a Nation. Let us be one and take care of ourselves and our children.

Do not buy these SUGARY products with zero health benefits and do not follow WHO Standards- and spread the word please! Share maximum!

ORSL by JTNL (Johnson and Johnson, Kenvue)
REBALANCE VIT ORS (ReddyLabs)
GLUCON - D ORS (Zydus)

The Courts allowed it. FSSAI consented to it.
But as the public of this country who value our childrens health, let us not. Make sure these greedy corporations suffer for their deceptions.

[Dr.Sivaranjini @dr_sivaranjani]

Sir, @narendramodi and @jpnaddaoffice @fssai @mohfw, it's a national shame that FSSAI has consented to the request by JNTL(the Indian subsidiary of Kenvue which is a spin off of Johnson and Johnson) for a stay order to dispose of it's stock of high sugar ORSL!
Sir, not only now, in future also, except WHO recommended formula ORS, no sachet or tetrapack should be allowed in the pharmacies(including online), hospitals, and schools, as far as rehydrating medicines are concerned. ORS should never be allowed to be used on the labels except for WHO Recommended Formula ORS even if these liquids are being sold in the supermarkets and quick commerce platforms only! Trusting that you will ensure the October 15th order is implemented with urgency!

[The Better India @thebetterindia]

We Have Won! No one can use ‘ORS’ on their label unless it’s a WHO-recommended formula.

This is the story of Dr. Sivaranjani Santosh, a braveheart paediatrician from Hyderabad, who fought for 8 years against sugar-rich drinks falsely marketed as ORS.

Her persistence led to FSSAI’s landmark order, protecting children and patients from misleading claims.

“These drinks had 10x the sugar WHO recommends, worsening diarrhoea and complications in millions of kids,” she explains.

This victory is not just hers, but belongs to everyone who stood with her — doctors, advocates, parents, and citizens demanding truth in labeling.

Scroll down to see how her 8-year battle changed the game for public health and children across India.

Credits : drsivaranjanionline on IG

#HealthVictory #PublicHealthIndia #ChildSafety #TruthInLabelling #FSSAI #DoctorsForChange #IndiaFightsBack

[ORS Ban India, Dr Sivaranjani Santosh, FSSAI Order, Public Health Victory, Sugar Drinks Misleading Labels]

[TheLiverDoc™ @theliverdoc]

This is a common healthcare dogma that comes from principles associated with Ayurvedic indoctrination where even doctors advice patients with jaundice to forego oils, fat and meats and opt for a whole vegetarian diet to improve liver function. This is wrong. There are no home food "taboos" for patients with jaundice. Enjoy your fried chicken, baked fish, spicy seafood and orange fizz - or whatever it is, you feel like having.

[SheetalArcher @ArcherSheetal]

World Champion - the world title is ours. With all my heart, for my country. ♥️🇮🇳🏹

[TheLiverDoc™ @theliverdoc]

Try to follow daily, a predominantly plant-based, low fat dairy products with fermented food portions and modest use of eggs, fish and lean poultry diet and your liver will love it. There is science and evidence to this.