Navjivan Health Service

Navjivan Health Service Navjivan Health Service provides the best health care services to its customers.

We have experience of 97 years in curing chronic diseases which have failed other medical sciences.

NATIONAL NUTRITION WEEK | 1–7 SEPTEMBERThis National Nutrition Week, I am not talking about macros, supplements, calorie...
01/09/2026

NATIONAL NUTRITION WEEK | 1–7 SEPTEMBER

This National Nutrition Week, I am not talking about macros, supplements, calorie counts or the latest definition of “clean eating.”

I am talking about something far older — the nutritional wisdom of our homes.

The turmeric our grandmothers stirred into warm milk before the world called it curcumin.
The millet roti that nourished generations before it ever needed the label of a superfood.
The dal, saag, spices, seasonal fruits and naturally colourful thalis that our bodies understood long before science began explaining their nutrients.

In Bharat, food was never merely fuel.
It was poshan and parampara — nourishment and tradition. It carried the wisdom of seasons, soil, family and generations. It was how we cared, how we healed, how we celebrated — and how we remembered where we came from.

Perhaps the future of nutrition does not lie only in discovering something new, but also in rediscovering what our kitchens never forgot.

This week, cook something that tastes like home.
Eat something your grandmother would recognise.
Because sometimes, the most powerful nutrition comes without a label — it comes with a legacy.

स्वस्थ शरीर। सशक्त भारत। सुपोषित भारत।



राष्ट्रीय पोषण सप्ताह | 1–7 सितंबर

इस राष्ट्रीय पोषण सप्ताह पर मैं मैक्रोज़, सप्लीमेंट्स, कैलोरी या आज के दौर के “क्लीन ईटिंग” की बात नहीं करना चाहती।

मैं बात करना चाहती हूँ उस ज्ञान की, जो सदियों से हमारी रसोई में जीवित है।

उस हल्दी की, जिसे हमारी दादी-नानी गर्म दूध में तब घोलती थीं, जब दुनिया ने करक्यूमिन का नाम भी नहीं सुना था।
उस बाजरे और ज्वार की रोटी की, जिसने पीढ़ियों को पोषण दिया—बिना स्वयं को सुपरफूड कहलवाए।
उस दाल, साग, मसालों, मौसमी फलों और रंग-बिरंगी भारतीय थाली की, जिसे हमारा शरीर विज्ञान की व्याख्या से बहुत पहले पहचानता था।

भारत में भोजन कभी केवल पेट भरने का साधन नहीं रहा।
यह पोषण भी था और परंपरा भी—ऋतुओं का ज्ञान, मिट्टी से रिश्ता, परिवार का स्नेह और पीढ़ियों का अनुभव। भोजन से हमने प्रेम जताया, स्वास्थ्य सँवारा, उत्सव मनाए और अपनी जड़ों से जुड़े रहे।

शायद पोषण का भविष्य केवल कुछ नया खोजने में नहीं, बल्कि उस प्राचीन ज्ञान को फिर से पहचानने में भी है, जिसे हमारी रसोई कभी भूली ही नहीं।

इस सप्ताह कुछ ऐसा पकाइए, जिसमें घर का स्वाद और अपनी मिट्टी की स्मृति हो।
कुछ ऐसा खाइए, जिसे आपकी दादी-नानी भी पहचान सकें।

क्योंकि हर पोषण किसी पैकेट पर लिखे लेबल से नहीं आता
कुछ पोषण विरासत में मिलता है।

सुपोषित परिवार। स्वस्थ समाज। सशक्त भारत
Narendra Modi PMO India J.P.Nadda Nitin Nabin

Vitamin D Deficiency in Sunny India: A Modern Health ParadoxIndia is a land blessed with abundant sunshine for most of t...
15/02/2026

Vitamin D Deficiency in Sunny India: A Modern Health Paradox

India is a land blessed with abundant sunshine for most of the year. Yet, an unexpected and concerning trend is emerging — Vitamin D deficiency is rising sharply, particularly across urban populations. This paradox has caught the attention of clinicians and public health experts alike.

According to recent health discussions highlighted in publications like The Times of India, doctors are increasingly diagnosing low Vitamin D levels in young professionals — a demographic traditionally not considered at high risk. Complaints of persistent fatigue, bone discomfort, muscle weakness, and even increased susceptibility to fractures are becoming more common.

Beyond Bones: The Expanding Role of Vitamin D

Modern medicine no longer views Vitamin D as merely a “bone vitamin.” Research now connects it to:

Immune system regulation

Metabolic health

Hormonal balance

Insulin sensitivity

Inflammatory and autoimmune pathways

Low levels have been associated with conditions such as diabetes, PCOS, and certain autoimmune disorders, making it a broader metabolic concern rather than a single-nutrient issue.

Why Is Deficiency Rising Despite Sunlight?

Experts point toward several modern lifestyle factors:

Indoor lifestyles: Long office hours and screen-heavy routines limit sun exposure.

Sunscreen overuse: While essential for skin protection, excessive use blocks UVB rays required for Vitamin D synthesis.

Air pollution: Urban smog reduces the pe*******on of effective sunlight.

Poor gut health: Impaired digestion and absorption affect nutrient utilization.

In short, access to sunlight does not automatically translate to adequate Vitamin D.

An Ancient Perspective: What Ayurveda Emphasized

Interestingly, traditional Indian health systems such as Ayurveda long stressed practices that naturally supported Vitamin D sufficiency — without calling it by that name.

Ayurvedic wisdom emphasized:

Daily Surya exposure (disciplined morning sunlight)

Outdoor physical movement

Alignment with the circadian rhythm

Strengthening of Agni (digestive fire) for optimal nutrient assimilation

Seasonal living to preserve tissue strength and vitality

Traditional routines integrated sunlight, movement, digestion, and metabolic balance into daily life — creating a built-in preventive health framework.

The Clinical Takeaway

Correcting Vitamin D deficiency may require more than simply prescribing supplements. A sustainable approach includes:

Safe, regular sunlight exposure

Outdoor physical activity

Improving gut health and metabolic efficiency

Adopting seasonally aligned lifestyle habits

A Larger Healthcare Lesson

This trend reflects a broader shift in preventive medicine. Healthcare systems worldwide are recognizing the need to move from:

- Merely replacing deficiencies
to
- Restoring natural health behaviors

The rising conversation around Vitamin D deficiency is not just a nutritional issue — it is a reminder that modern lifestyles have drifted away from biological rhythms.

In many ways, today’s medical headlines are reaffirming an ancient truth:
The sun remains one of the most powerful, accessible, and underutilized forms of preventive medicine.

Address

1748, Sector 82, JLPL, SAS Nagar
Mohali

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Navjivan Health Service posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Contact The Practice

Send a message to Navjivan Health Service:

Shortcuts

Share