Hello everyone! Today’s conversation is going to be very interesting because we have a special guest with us — Palak Midha, the founder of MyDuti and owner of one of India’s leading nutraceutical companies. She has helped countless women balance their hormones, reverse thyroid issues, and overcome joint pain. Many women credit her for regaining their health.
She appears really healthy, so I started by asking her about her bright skin. I was curious about her daily routine and the little routines she maintains that enable her stay this way. She revealed that enough moisture is what gives skin its radiance.When your skin is hydrated from the inside out, light bounces off it, making it appear radiant. Her first bit of advise is to be hydrated, which includes hydrating your cells as well as drinking water. Since it draws water to the cells, she advises consuming water with a pinch of Himalayan pink salt first thing in the morning.Her second piece of advice concerns collagen and skin thickness. The skin thins and loses its radiance as we age. She suggests consuming foods high in vitamin C, such as broccoli, capsicum, and amla (Indian gooseberry), to increase collagen. These promote increased collagen synthesis, thickening the skin and reducing the visibility of veins and dark circles under the eyes.
Although skincare products might be effective, Palak stresses that 80% of skin health is internal and depends on your body’s state as well as the nutrition you are giving it. When questioned about her diet and the minerals she believes are most important for women in particular, she named iron as the most crucial because women begin menstruating around the age of twelve. Iron absorption is ineffective in the absence of B12.
Vitamin D is another essential mineral. In the past, oil massages and exposure to sunlight were the natural ways that people obtained it. But nowadays, especially in nations like Germany, vitamin D supplements are given to newborns from the moment they are born. In order to promote long-term health, Palak mentioned that her own daughter began taking vitamin D from birth.
In conclusion, Palak advises concentrating on enough hydration (particularly cellular hydration), consuming foods high in vitamin C, and making sure that women receive enough iron, vitamin B12, and vitamin D for healthy, radiant skin.
According to Palak Midha, around 90% of Indians lack enough vitamin B12, and the majority of B12 tablets do not work because of low stomach acid, which hinders optimal absorption. She goes on to explain that MyDuti created a chewable B12 supplement that dissolves in the mouth and enters the bloodstream immediately, avoiding the GI tract. Additionally included in this supplement are folates (B9) and B6, which are essential for cellular and energy function. Palak emphasizes that she never suggests synthetic folic acid, particularly for expectant mothers, as it might have negative side effects in those with the MTHFR gene mutation, a disorder that is prevalent among Asians.
When it comes to sleep, Palak shares that she sleeps for only 5 hours but wakes up fresh, without dark circles. Her secret? Magnesium—a vital mineral that relaxes blood vessels and supports deep repair during sleep. She doesn’t even use an alarm clock because her body naturally wakes up once the repair work is done. She points out that the “8-hour sleep rule” is a myth and that understanding your own biological clock is key. Another tip she shares is to sleep in a cool room (around 18–22°C), which enhances calorie burning and promotes better sleep by forcing the body to maintain equilibrium.
Regarding stress, she admits that women typically endure more stress because of their emotional complexity and multitasking obligations.To manage stress, she shares her mindset practice: she visualizes a dream or goal, and believes that within 6 months it can become reality if you align your energy and intention.She claims that negative emotional vibrations like resentment, rage, or unforgiveness, which prevent manifestations, are the real reason why most aspirations remain unmet rather than a lack of talent. She stresses how crucial it is to keep a happy interior environment in order to facilitate success and prosperity.
Palak Mehta shares that becoming a “guru” in life is easy once you understand that the outer world is a reflection of your inner state. Anger arises when someone does something wrong to you, but in reality, you end up punishing your own body. She shares a personal story of gifting someone who didn’t even open the gift. This made her reflect and realize that she had been doing the same to others—ignoring their efforts. From that day, she began raising her vibrational frequency by expressing gratitude to people and valuing every gesture.
She talks about the four pillars of a healthy lifestyle—sleep, stress, diet, and exercise. Regarding exercise, Palak emphasizes starting from where you are. She strongly recommends going to the gym twice a week for weight training, as home workouts often lack discipline. She even sent her mother, who had arthritis, to the gym and saw great results.
On the topic of diet, she discusses the importance of protein, whether or not you go to the gym. Because muscle fibers degrade even during simple actions like walking, protein is necessary. Complete protein is frequently absent from Indian diets, particularly vegetarian ones. To guarantee a full amino acid profile, her company has created plant-based protein blends that combine rice and pea protein. When children complain of leg pain at night, she suggests magnesium salt baths and whey protein because they both aid in relaxation and muscle healing.