Frequesntly Asked Questions
\nWhile working in this field, I have conducted numerous lectures, workshops, and personal consultations across the country. During these sessions, I was asked many questions, and each time, I took the opportunity to present my perspective through my responses.
\nBelow, I have compiled a selection of frequently asked questions and answers, which will help readers find clarity on many of their doubts.
\nIf you still have any unanswered questions or need further clarification, feel free to contact me via phone, WhatsApp, or email. I will do my best to address your concerns based on my experience.
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1. What is pH? pH stands for \"Potential of Hydrogen\" or \"Power of Hydrogen.\" It indicates the concentration of hydrogen ions (H⁺) in a solution, determining its acidity or alkalinity.
\nThe pH scale ranges from 0 to 14:
\n● pH < 7 → Acidic (Higher H⁺ concentration)
\n● pH = 7 → Neutral (Balanced H⁺ and OH⁻)
\n● pH > 7 → Alkaline (Basic) (Lower H⁺ concentration)
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2. What pH represents?
\nIn human health, blood pH is tightly regulated between 7.35 and 7.45 to ensure optimal biochemical function. Even slight deviations from this range can disrupt enzyme activity, oxygen transport, and metabolic processes.
\nI have chosen 7.4 as a symbol of my understanding of health—emphasizing that true well-being is not merely about disease management but about creating the right biochemical environment for cellular function, regeneration, and longevity.
\nBy promoting a lifestyle that aligns with this biochemical balance, my goal is to guide individuals toward sustainable health, not just temporary fixes—ensuring well-being for both present and future generations.
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3. What is your definition of Health?
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Definition of Health – The 7.4 Perspective
\nThe World Health Organization (WHO) defines health as:
\n“A state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being, and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity” (1946). While this definition is broad, 7.4 looks at health from a biochemical and functional perspective:
\n“Complete chemical reaction is health; incomplete chemical reaction is disease.”
\nThis perspective shifts the focus from merely managing symptoms to identifying and correcting underlying biochemical inefficiencies, such as nutritional imbalances, metabolic acidosis, or toxin accumulation. This means that every function in the body—from energy production to detoxification, from neurotransmitter balance to immune response—depends on complete, efficient chemical reactions.
\nWhen these reactions are compromised due to nutritional deficiencies, toxin overload, metabolic imbalances, or lifestyle factors, the body struggles, leading to disease, aging, and dysfunction.
\nRoot-Cause Focus: Instead of just suppressing symptoms, this definition emphasizes addressing the biochemical root causes of disease.
\nHealth as a Dynamic Process: Health is not just the absence of disease but a continuous process where the body’s biochemical reactions must function optimally.
\nEmpowerment Through Biochemical Balance: By ensuring proper nutrition, detoxification, and metabolic efficiency, health can be actively built and restored.
\nBiochemical Basis of Health: When energy production, detoxification, neurotransmitter balance, immune response, and cellular regeneration occur efficiently, the body remains in a state of health.
\nHealth is not about suppressing disease; it is about ensuring complete and efficient biochemical function at every level of the body.
\n4. How do you address the sufferings of human beings on account of diseases? There are many medical systems—Allopathy, Homeopathy, Ayurveda, Naturopathy, Acupressure, Acupuncture—that primarily focus on disorders and diseases. Their aim is to provide freedom from illness, attributing the causes to germs, bacteria, viruses, genes, doshas (Kapha-Vata-Pitta), stress, or psychological traits. These systems work, but often only temporarily, as their focus remains on medicines and disease rather than on health and regeneration.
\nAt 7.4, I do not consider these factors as the root causes of disease but rather as triggers. The real causes, in my approach, are:
\n● Acidosis (chronic pH imbalance)
\n● Free radicals (oxidative damage)
\n● Man-made chemicals (toxins in food & environment)
\n● Elevated insulin (metabolic disruption)
\n● Imbalance in SNS-PSNS (nervous system dysregulation)
\n● Advanced Glycated End-products (AGEs) (accelerated aging & inflammation)
\nRather than focusing on \"medicines & disease,\" I focus on \"food & health.\" By addressing these underlying causes through food restructuring, the body can naturally regenerate and sustain well-being.
\nI have explored various stress-relief techniques—Vipassana, Meditation, Mantra Chanting, Reiki, Pranayama, Sudarshan Kriya, Silva Mind Control, Auto-suggestion. While all are potent, they made little difference in my life until I realized:
\nStress is not just a mental issue—it is a biochemical one too.
\nMany people cling to concepts, expectations, and perceptions to fill an inner emptiness. But when the world does not align with these expectations, they experience stress. The real solution? Filling the emptiness within, not with expectations, but with peace, harmony, and satisfaction.
\nThis can be achieved by increasing GABA and serotonin through proper food intake, particularly by ensuring adequate Tryptophan and Niacin in the diet. Once the body is biochemically balanced, letting go of rigid concepts and expectations becomes effortless—stress no longer dominates one's life.
\nMany of my clients have reported tremendous changes in their mindset, emotions, and stress levels simply by optimizing their food intake. Once this foundation is set, all meditation and stress-relief techniques work far more effectively.
\n7.4 is not about temporary fixes—it is about lifelong transformation.
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5. What are your guidelines for food intake and how are they different from contemporary nutritionists? 7.4 Guidelines for Food Intake & Key Differences from Contemporary Nutritionists
\na) Strict Avoidance of Certain Foods
At 7.4, I recommend a 100% ban on:
● Refined sugar
\n● Tea (including green tea) & coffee
\n● Traditional/market pickles & papad
\n● Present-day bakery products
\n● Refined/filtered oils
\nInstead, I suggest healthy, chemical-free alternatives that nourish the body without harmful additives.
\nb) Blood Reports Over General Nutritional Advice
Most nutritionists focus heavily on the nutritional content of food—its vitamins, minerals, proteins, etc. While this is important, my approach is different.
I prioritize blood reports (CBC, sugar, insulin, HbA१c, lipids, homocysteine, CRP, Vit D, Vit B12, thyroid, LFT, KFT) to determine food choices, timing, and combinations tailored to the individual's needs.
\nc) Personalized Nutrition Over Generic Recommendations
In 7.4, food is secondary, and the individual’s biochemistry is primary. The goal is not just to follow general food guidelines but to ensure that food intake is customized to match the body's specific requirements for long-term health and balance.
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6. How do you compare “Restructuring of food” with “Medication\")? Restructuring food and medication serve different roles.
\nFood is fundamental. It is the primary input for cellular regeneration, whereas medicine is typically used for symptom management or intervention in critical situations. We are made of food, not medicines.
\nThe body has an innate intelligence that governs millions of chemical reactions daily, but it can only work with what we provide. If we fuel it with the wrong food, it has no choice but to adapt, often at a cost to our health.
\nThe 7.4 system is not a short-term medication plan or a temporary detox program. It is a lifelong application of knowledge and awareness—an ongoing process of aligning food with health, rather than just addressing symptoms.
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7. Which pathy do you recommend for your client when you plan food for your clients? I do not recommend any specific pathy.
\nI have designed certain food patterns for myself, and when managing my own health, I may choose a particular pathy for quick results. However, that is a personal choice, not a universal recommendation.
\nFor my clients, the decision rests entirely with them. My role is to help them align their food choices with their health goals—irrespective of any pathy.
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8. There seems enormous potential of being healthy if we correctly restructure our food, what limitations do you experience in your work? There is enormous potential for health improvement through proper food restructuring, but certain limitations exist.
\nThe key challenges are genes, habits, family, friends, societal norms, budget constraints, and availability of 7.4 foods. However, these are not absolute barriers—they can be managed effectively.
\n● While genes cannot be changed in a lifetime, epigenetics offers powerful tools to influence gene expression through DNA methylation and histone modification.
\n● Nurturing plays a role in shaping genetic expression in future generations.
\n● Educating family and peers helps sustain transformation.
\n● With proper planning and priority realignment, financial constraints can be managed.
\nThe limitations exist, but so do the solutions.
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TRANSFORMATION.
\n7.4 is not a mainstream medical system, an alternative therapy, or even a natural healing method. Instead, it is a personalized restructuring of one’s food plan to address modern-day health challenges.
\nAt its core, I see 4 Cs: Clarity, Conviction, Cooperation, and Culture.
\nMore than just a health intervention, 7.4 is a cultural transformation—not a medical treatment.
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9. What are your views about wonder foods like Noni, etc.? I have personally experimented with many so-called \"wonder foods\" for weight loss and other health benefits. However, at 7.4, we do not believe in any single food or fruit as a magical solution.
\nRather than chasing quick-fix superfoods, we focus on awareness and balance—helping individuals create a sustainable, well-rounded daily nutrition plan that aligns with their health goals.
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10. Which school of food do you recommend – Veg, Nonveg, Vegan, Jain, Palio, Keto …? : I do not promote any specific food philosophy—whether vegetarian, non-vegetarian, vegan, Jain, paleo, or keto. My approach is not about preaching but about balance.
\nWhile I acknowledge the nutritional value of non-vegetarian foods, I also respect all dietary choices and allow my clients to decide what suits them best.
\nMy role is to create a harmonious balance between a person’s blood reports, current food habits, health goals, and lifestyle. Instead of imposing a rigid diet, I focus on designing a nutritious, sustainable, and culturally appropriate meal plan that aligns with their budget and long-term well-being.
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11. What is the best option, eat once, twice, thrice, four times, five times a day? For over 2500 years it has been said that “Eat Breakfast like a King, Lunch Like a Knave and Dinner Like a Pauper”. What do you suggest? Hmmmmmm……The best meal frequency is individualized and depends on a person's health status, lifestyle, and blood reports.
\nWhile traditional wisdom says, “Eat breakfast like a king, lunch like a knave, and dinner like a pauper,” my approach is different:
\n“Eat breakfast like a king, lunch like a king, and dinner like a king”—but only if it aligns with your body's needs.
\nRather than enforcing a rigid format, I analyze a person’s health markers and then fit my recommendations into their natural eating pattern, restructuring it where necessary.
\nThe key is sustainability—a diet should be practical for life, not just a temporary adjustment. If I push too hard, the person is likely to revert to old habits.
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12. Number of medical persons and nutritionists suggest moderate consumption of alcohol for health benefits. Do 7.4 theme also recommend consumption of alcohol, wine, beer etc? I am aware of studies suggesting that moderate alcohol consumption may have certain health benefits. However, I would like to highlight three key points:
\na) Alternative Sources – The benefits attributed to alcohol can easily be obtained from nutritious foods without the associated risks. Alcohol is not an irreplaceable source of these benefits.
\nb) Health Risks Outweigh Benefits – The potential harm from alcohol consumption—such as fatty liver, high lipids, elevated urea, and ketoacidosis—far outweighs any minor advantages.
\nc) The Risk of Overconsumption – The line between moderate and excessive drinking is very thin, and it is easy to cross. To err on the side of safety, it is best to avoid alcohol altogether.
\nWhile I am not a preacher or moralist, the 7.4 food theme does not endorse alcohol consumption due to its overall negative impact on health.
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13. What “great” or “special” benefits you gained compared to people around you by resorting to 7.4 Food theme? The question itself is misleading and does not warrant a direct answer. Comparing my health with others’ is neither relevant nor meaningful. The only valid comparison is between my past health parameters and my present health parameters after adopting the 7.4 food theme.
\nIf you read my book, you’ll find a detailed account of how I improved across 14 different health markers—including Hb levels, hair fall, and knee pain, to name a few. Additionally, hundreds of my clients have experienced similar positive shifts in their own parameters. Some may argue that this approach is “individualistic” rather than “universal.” That is perfectly fine—I never claim to universalize my experience. My goal is to share what has worked for me and many others. Whether one resonates with it is entirely their choice.
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14. You have been experimenting for 35 years on yourself and advocating for the last 15 years, what criticism, opposition you encountered and how you defend yourself?
\n(i) Wrong terminology: I use wrong terminology. For example; In some of my lectures I used word- endothelium instead of epithelium. I pronounce words like Chylomicron incorrectly. Yes, it is my mistake. I will take care of such technical words. Anyhow, these aberrations do not dilute my core theme.
\n(ii) I speak unscientific: My statements are not proven or supported by “double blind, scientific methods, randomised trials etc”. Yes, I accept this objection. However, my observations are based on scientific principles and Logic. These are experienced by me, experienced by a number of my clients and I am open to experiment it again and again for any seeker.
\n15. How do you compare medication vis a vis personalised food plan? Both are vital and critical. At 7.4 we consider “medicines” as an emergency support system for treatment while “food” is considered an integral part of the transformation.
\n16. Have you faced any humiliation, embarrassment, shame in the last 15 years? Unfortunately, yes. A senior citizen from Nasik once shared, of her own accord, that her husband with Parkinson’s had benefited greatly from the 7.4 food plan. She expressed deep gratitude, and I invited her to share her experience during my Health Awareness Course. Her testimony was recorded and is still on YouTube.
\nHowever, years later, a doctor (MBBS, MD Pathology) who opposes my views enquired with her, and she claimed the opposite—that the 7.4 plan had actually worsened her husband's condition. This complete reversal was both surprising and disappointing. I chose not to question her, as I respect people's right to their changing perspectives. However, I do believe that consistency in sharing experiences—especially in matters of health—is crucial for meaningful discussions.
\nDespite moments like these, I continue my work knowing that health is a deeply personal journey, and perspectives will vary. My role is to present what I believe to be valuable, and individuals must ultimately decide for themselves.
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17. What is the 7.4 diet all about?
\nWe, at 7.4 HAC (Health Awareness Course), believe that 7.4 is just not another diet! It is a lifestyle management system. By introducing customised modifications - based on your current health parameters - one can gauge the impact of food on health that may lead to an overall healthy lifestyle.
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18. Is 7.4 only for those with health issues?
\nWe think that there is no 'one size fits all health or food parameter. We, at 7.4, support you with a customized health plan based on your life situation and necessity. At what stage of your life you'd like to begin this journey is entirely up to you. A couplet (doha) by Kabir is very relevant to quote here:
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\"काल करे सो आज कर, आज करे सो अब।
\nपल में परलय होएगी, बहुरि करेगा कब॥\"
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Expression in English:
\nWhat you plan to do tomorrow, do it today; what you plan to do today, do it now. For in a moment, the world could end—then how will you accomplish anything?
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This couplet emphasizes the importance of acting promptly and not procrastinating.
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19. Are the ingredients mentioned easily available at home?
\nMost of the items/ingredients recommended by us are easily available online.
\nSome items may be region-specific so may/may not be available at the local grocery store in other regions. We also suggest local alternatives, in case someone wishes to opt for regional varieties. However, for those who are genuinely interested in making lifestyle changes, online comes in handy.
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20. Is prep time a lot?
\nMost of the 7.4 HAC (Health Awareness Course) followers are extremely busy people trying to juggle a lot every day. Hence our processes are compatible with a hectic lifestyle. We recommend new age technologies such as micro / OTG / deep fridge etc. to cook and preserve. We also do not resist eating food cooked the previous day, if refrigerated appropriately. Many of our female followers have expressed their gratitude to make the process of cooking super convenient for them
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21. Is the food tasty? Most health-foods are not that tasty.
\nWe suggest the items to be eaten as per one's health plan. We do not restrict uses of ghee/oils/butter/spices and other forms of traditional seasonings to make the food tastier. How one wishes to mix and match them is totally dependent on the expertise of the person preparing the food. We do not provide any ready-to-eat meals.
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22. Is there any age or phase in life to start the 7.4 diet?
\nAs the saying goes in hindi - जब जागे तब सवेरा. We have followers from the age to six to eighty-six. It totally depends on the needs and maturity of those interested.
\nA ninety-two year old spirited gentleman had once asked for a food plan. We provided him with a modification on one of his fundamental habits. He eagerly accommodated the modifications into his lifestyle. If a couple is planning for a baby, then that is the ideal time to switch over to the 7.4 lifestyle. That would ensure the optimum benefit for the parents and the baby.
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23. How long will it take to see the effect?
\nEvery human body is unique and has its own wisdom. Most of the time, it may not be possible to predict. However, in our years of experience we have seen some people responding very fast (within twenty-four hours); some of course take a little more time.
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24. How is the 7.4 HAC support system?
\nWe have health executives who will assist in providing you a customised food plan after a few medical check-ups. From thereon, we are committed to support you throughout your life for we believe in growing and nurturing the 7.4 family.
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25. I have noted from talks, videos, books that your approach is (i) too aggressive and (ii) one sided. You are right, and I don’t defend myself on these points. However, here’s my perspective:
\n(i) Aggressiveness: Ignorance about food-related hazards is widespread, and people are often resistant to change—even when it affects their health. To break through this inertia, I deliberately use a bold and provocative style, hoping that it will at least make people stop, think, and reconsider their choices.
\n(ii) One-Sided Approach: I place a strong emphasis on food and its impact on health, sometimes to the exclusion of other factors. This is because my goal is not to provide a comprehensive discussion on all causes of diseases but to highlight the role of food—an aspect often overlooked or underestimated. Naturally, my focus remains on food, making my approach seem one-sided, but that is intentional.
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26. Is the HAC an expensive one?
\nKindly get in touch with one of our health executives for more details.
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