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Gut Problems Common in Singapore Women (and What to Do About Them)
Bloating that “looks like pregnancy” by evening, constipation that won’t budge, acid reflux after hawker meals, or a tummy that reacts to everything—gut complaints are…
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Normal Weight but High Sugar? The Singapore Metabolic Trap
“I’m not overweight, so my blood sugar should be fine… right?”In Singapore, this is a very common misconception—and it’s why many people get surprised by…
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How Healthy Is Singapore Hawker Food? A Doctor’s Breakdown
(Written by Dr Akanksha Sharma (MD), a medical doctor specialising in preventive medicine and nutrition in Singapore.) Hawker food is the heartbeat of daily life…
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C-Section Recovery Nutrition: Singapore-Friendly Indian & Chinese Meals
A C-section is major abdominal surgery. While the baby often gets all the attention, your recovery—wound healing, bowel function, energy, milk supply, and emotional wellbeing—needs…
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Fourth Trimester Care in Singapore: What It Really Costs
You deliver the baby, get discharged… and suddenly you’re expected to figure everything out: breastfeeding, sleep deprivation, wound care, mood swings, pelvic floor recovery, newborn…
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Indian vs Chinese vs Malay Diets in Singapore: Hormonal Impact Compared
Singapore is a food paradise—and a fascinating “real-world nutrition lab.” Chinese, Malay, and Indian cuisines share the same city environment (work stress, sleep debt, heat,…
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Perimenopause in Singapore Women: Symptoms Doctors Miss
If you’re in your late 30s to early 50s and thinking, “Something feels off… but my reports are normal,” you’re not imagining it. Perimenopause (the…
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10 Reasons for Early Puberty in Girls
Introduction 🎈 Have you noticed young girls developing much earlier than before—sometimes as early as 7 or 8? 😟 That’s called early puberty, and it’s…
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The Ultimate Indian Complementary Feeding Guide (6–24 Months)
Complementary feeding is the “bridge” from exclusive breastfeeding to family meals. In India, we often call this the Annaprashan phase—but it’s more than a ceremony;…
About Dr Akanksha
I’m a medical doctor (MBBS, MD – Preventive & Community Medicine) with over a decade of experience in women’s and children’s health, public health research, and evidence-based nutrition.
Through IYSA Nutrition, I help women, mothers, teens, and families understand their health calmly—without fear, fad diets, or overwhelming advice.
As both a doctor and a mother, I deeply understand how a woman’s physical and emotional health shapes her children, her family, and her long-term well-being. My work is grounded in medical science, but designed for real lives, real kitchens, and real routines.
