Dr.Vishakha Shivdasani

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Dr.Vishakha Shivdasani

Dr. Vishakha Shivdasani has a fellowship in nutrition and specializes in treating obesity, diabetes, cholesterol and other chronic lifestyle ailments

07/09/2025

“Love your coffee?
I do too!
Have yot noticed though that caffeine hits differently for everyone- some of us get jittery, can’t sleep, have palpitations even with one cup and the others can have 6 cups a day..and go straight to bed!
Ever wondered Why the difference?
Well, your genes hold the key! ☕🧬

Fast or slow metabolizer, understanding your caffeine type can help you: ✅ Boost energy without jitters ✅ Protect heart and sleep health ✅ Optimize focus and mood

Tips for a healthy caffeine routine that I practice with my clients-  If you are a fast metabolizer-
👉🏻Reduce your caffeine intake
👉🏻Dry decaff
👉🏻Stop drinking 12 hrs prior to bedtime
👉🏻Increase your water intake
👉🏻If all else fails, do a gene test.

👉🏻Tag a friend who is a caffeine lover & save this guide for later.

19/08/2025

🚨 Always tired… but don’t know why?

Fatigue isn’t just about “needing more sleep.”😴
It can be your body’s SOS signal. ⚡️

From low Vitamin D to thyroid imbalances, cortisol spikes, or even early PCOS — the right blood tests often reveal what’s really draining your energy.

If your tiredness comes with brain fog, mood dips, hair loss, dizziness, or stubborn weight gain… it’s not “just in your head.”

It’s a clue.

✨ The good news? Once we find the root cause, fatigue can often be reversed.

👉 Do you experience fatigue? Have you been tested? Let me know in the comments below!

14/08/2025

“Hairfall isn’t always about shampoos or stress — sometimes, your body is screaming for nutrients. 🩸☀️

Iron, Vitamin D, B12, Zinc, Copper — even one deficiency can trigger shedding, thinning, and even greying.

Get tested, get treated… and get your hair back. 💇‍♀️

Have you gotten these tested recently? Let me know in the caption below! 👇

08/08/2025

Still wondering why your PCOS isn’t getting better?

Because most treatments only mask symptoms — they don’t address the root cause.

In my practice, testing is guided by symptoms - not guesses.

Understanding what’s driving the dysfunction beneath.

🔍 Insulin resistance
🔍 Androgen excess
🔍 Low-grade inflammation
🔍 Thyroid involvement

If you haven’t tested for THESE markers, you’re only guessing.
It’s time to stop the guesswork and start the reversal.

If you have pcos or know anyone with pcos ,please share this with them,so they get to the root cause of their problem!

Have you been tested for these? Let me know in the comments below 👇

08/08/2025

1. “Still wondering why your PCOS isn’t getting better?

Because most treatments only mask symptoms — they don’t address the root cause.

In my practice, testing is guided by symptoms - not guesses.
Understanding what’s driving the dysfunction beneath.

🔎 Insulin resistance 🔎 Androgen excess 🔎 Low-grade inflammation 🔎 Thyroid involvement

If you haven’t tested for THESE markers, you’re only guessing.

It’s time to stop the guesswork and start the reversal.

If you have pcos or know anyone with pcos ,please share this with them,so they get to the root cause of their problem!

Have you been tested for these? Let me know in the comments below 👇

26/07/2025

Menopause isn’t just about your periods stopping.

It’s a full-body recalibration — affecting your hormones, brain, bones, mood, sleep, and more.

Yet so many women are left in the dark about what’s really going on.

As a doctor, here’s what I want you to know:

🧠 Mood swings? Brain fog? Night sweats?

💤 Sleep issues? Low energy?

These are not “just in your head.”

They’re real, physiological shifts that deserve real solutions.

⚠️ Relying only on lab tests to diagnose menopause often do not give us the answers — hormone levels fluctuate through the month. And they have to be ordered according to time of cycle. That’s why clinical symptoms come first in my practice.

The more you understand your body, the better you can support it.

Don’t dismiss your symptoms — decode them.

📌 Save this for yourself — or send it to a friend who needs clarity.

06/07/2025

Is your multivitamin causing your hair to grey faster? 👀

Remember how during covid everyone took a zinc supplement for immunity?

Guess what- I have patients who consult me everyday,who YET take zinc in isolation or as part of a multivitamin with ratio of zinc:copper as 30:1 or the like! I see patients with premature greying on a daily basis!

Most people don’t realize this 👉

Taking too much zinc without copper can block copper absorption — and low copper is directly linked to premature greying!

So before spending money on expensive hair treatments and oils first please check you supplement !

📉 The ideal Zinc:Copper ratio? Around 8:1 to 10:1 like- 30mg Zn : 3mg Cu or 10 zn :1 mg cu

What are you waiting for ??

Go check your supplement label now!

Let me know what ratio are you taking in the caption below! 👇 👇

🔬 and yes this is Backed by Science:

Posting studies below.

Copper deficiency linked to depigmentation:
→ Pimentel L. Hair pigmentation and copper levels. [PubMed PMID: 13431735]
Zinc interferes with copper absorption:
→ Fischer PW. Effects of dietary zinc on intestinal copper absorption. Am J Clin Nutr. 1981; [PMID: 7231255]

01/07/2025

The number of inquiries I get at the clinic for these new weight loss drugs ,is scary ,frankly.
Now,anyone who has followed me long enough or who has been my patient,knows I am NOT in favour of medications to lose weight. Yet, Do I prescribe them? Do I administer them? Yes,I do .
For whom?
1- those who are type 2 diabetic and obese .
2- those in need for immediate surgery and need to drop weight really quick for medical reasons
3- A very small percentage of patients with absolute resistance to weight loss . With the understanding it’s for a short period only.
4- those who have started it themselves and now seek my advice on helping them get off it! -largest chunk of patients!
Remember-
✔️The choice of patients is very important.
✔️The choice of glp-1 analogue you choose for your patient is as important so as to minimize side effects and get maximum results-read weight loss.
✔️The diet and exercise regime required with these injections is as important .
✔️Weaning off strategies are crucial! You don’t want to be on these injections forever.
So do yourself a favour. Do NOT self prescribe !
Pl speak to a doctor who can guide you correctly for ALL of the above.
Given correctly ,they can give you rapid weight loss,yes. But- you need to do what it takes to avoid its side effects.which can be plenty. So, Stay informed.
Have you ever been tempted to try these weight loss injections? Let me know in the comments below 👇
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17/05/2025

Yes, chronic inflammation can be reversed.

But first—you need to spot it.

Why? Because it hides in plain sight—until it turns into:

⚠️ Obesity

⚠️ Fatty liver

⚠️ Diabetes

⚠️ Autoimmune flare-ups

Your blood tests tells the story but only if you’re looking at the right pages!

🎥 Watch my detailed explanation on YouTube at this link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sbc3qAlVlVM

Do you feel you are chronically inflamed ? Comment below.👇

14/04/2025

What really happens in your body when you fast?

From using up stored sugar to initiating deep cellular repair, fasting can activate powerful metabolic pathways. But here’s the thing:

The effects of fasting are not the same for everyone.

Your age, gender, metabolic health, hormone status, stress levels, and lifestyle all shape how your body responds to fasting.

Some people enter ketosis after12 hours. Others might take 18 -24 or more. That’s bio-individuality at work.

Fasting isn’t one-size-fits-all—nothing in health is.

Understanding your body’s responds to fasting .Knowing when and how long to fast and when to stop fasting is key to know how to make fasting work in your favor so as to help achieve fat loss,hormonal balance, increased growth hormone ,activate autophagy and help increase both health and lifespan.

Do you practice intermittent fasting?🤔

Share your fasting window in the comments—I’d love to know what works for you.👇

30/10/2024

Party hack to prevent a hangover! I learnt this very effective hack from locals in Paris! And it works so well to prevent a hangover !!Their ‘pregaming’ starts with a shot of -extra virgin olive oil. It could be in a salad or even just as a straight up shot!Note-1-Make sure you use the best quality oil,full of polyphenols and anti oxidants 2-Remember, even a small quantity of is bad for you. This is a ‘hack’ to help you reduce its ill effects . Doesn’t make alcohol good for you. So drink wisely. Stay safe and enjoy the season!

07/10/2024

New series alert! Let’s talk thyroid!
A deep dive on all things Thyroid .Coming up!
Drop your questions in the comments below ⬇️ , and we’ll make sure to include as many as we can in our upcoming series!

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