Menstrual Health
What Are the Phases of the Menstrual Cycle?
A clear guide to the four phases of the menstrual cycle — menstrual, follicular, ovulation and luteal — what your hormones do in each, and how you may feel.
· 4 min read
The Nitya Health Blog
Know your body, one cycle at a time.
Clear, practical guides on periods, hormones, intimate health, pregnancy and everyday Indian nutrition.
WellnessCircadian Rhythm: How Your Body Clock Affects Sleep, Hormones and Periods
What is the circadian rhythm, how does your body clock work, and how does it affect sleep, hormones and your menstrual cycle? Plus simple ways to reset it.
· 9 min read
Menstrual HealthPCOS vs PCOD vs PMOS: What Is the Difference? (2026 Guide)
PCOS, PCOD and PMOS explained: why PCOS is now called PMOS, whether PCOD is different, plus symptoms, diagnosis, treatment and diet tips for Indian women.
· 8 min read
NutritionProtein-Rich Foods: Vegetarian Diet Plan & Indian Recipes
The best protein-rich vegetarian Indian foods, how much protein women need, a 1-day veg diet plan with about 60 g protein, and three easy high-protein recipes.
· 8 min read
PregnancyPregnancy Weeks to Months: How Far Along Are You?
Convert pregnancy weeks to months and trimesters with a simple chart, learn how doctors date a pregnancy and work out your due date from your last period.
· 8 min read
NutritionKalonji Seeds: Benefits, Nutrition, Side Effects & Recipes
What kalonji (nigella seeds) can and cannot do for your health, its nutrition, how much to eat, side effects and who should avoid it, plus 3 Indian recipes.
· 8 min read
Intimate HealthWhat Is Vaginal Discharge and How Does It Change Throughout Your Cycle?
Vaginal discharge is normal and changes through your cycle. Learn what each colour and texture may mean, healthy hygiene habits and when to see a doctor.
· 7 min read
NutritionBananas for Weight Loss and Weight Gain
Can one fruit help you lose weight and gain weight? How bananas fit both goals, with calories by size, raw vs ripe, best time to eat, myths and easy recipes.
· 8 min read
PregnancyImplantation Cramps: What They Feel Like and When They Happen
What implantation cramps feel like, when they happen after ovulation, how implantation bleeding differs from a period, and when to take a pregnancy test.
· 7 min read
NutritionSoya Chunks: Nutritional Facts, Benefits and Recipe
Soya chunks nutrition per 100 g, health benefits, the truth about soy and estrogen for women, how much to eat, how to cook them, and two easy Indian recipes.
· 8 min read
Intimate HealthNo Discharge, Just Itchy: Causes of Vaginal & Vulval Itching
Itching down there but no unusual discharge? Learn the common causes of vulval and vaginal itching, gentle self-care steps and when to see a doctor.
· 7 min read
NutritionMosambi (Sweet Lime) Juice: Benefits and Recipes
Mosambi (sweet lime) juice nutrition, honest health benefits, juice vs whole fruit, how to make it fresh at home, three easy recipes and who should be careful.
· 8 min read
Menstrual HealthDark Brown Period Blood: Everything You Need to Know
Why period blood turns dark brown, when it is completely normal, other possible causes and a colour chart to help you understand when to see a doctor.
· 7 min read
NutritionPCOS/PCOD Diet: Indian Food Chart, Foods to Eat and Avoid
Indian PCOS/PCOD diet chart: foods to eat and avoid for insulin resistance, a 7-day vegetarian meal plan, and lifestyle tips that help with PCOS (PMOS).
· 8 min read
Menstrual HealthPeriod Cramps: 10 Home Remedies That Actually Help
What causes period cramps, 10 home remedies with an honest look at the evidence, from heat and exercise to ginger, and the warning signs to take seriously.
· 8 min read
NutritionIron-Rich Foods for Women: Indian Vegetarian Sources
Why women need more iron, signs of deficiency, the best Indian vegetarian iron-rich foods, tips to absorb more iron, a sample day plan and when to get tested.
· 8 min read
Menstrual HealthSigns of Ovulation: How to Tell When You're Ovulating
Learn the signs of ovulation, from egg-white cervical mucus to a rise in temperature, how to find your fertile window and what to do if cycles are irregular.
· 7 min read
Menstrual HealthIrregular Periods: Causes, Symptoms and When to See a Doctor
What counts as an irregular period, common causes like PCOS, thyroid problems and stress, the tests a doctor may suggest and simple steps that can help.
· 8 min read
WellnessSeed Cycling for Hormone Balance: What the Evidence Says
What is seed cycling, how is it meant to balance hormones, and what does the evidence really say? An honest guide with safe ways to try it and Indian recipes.
· 7 min read