Dr. Brahmanand Nayak, Author at Dr. Brahmanand Nayak

Can Stress Trigger Irritable Bowel Syndrome Flare-Ups? Ayurvedic Doctor Explains

Dr. Brahmanand NayakFebruary 6, 2024February 6, 2024

by Dr. Brahmanand NayakFebruary 6, 2024February 6, 202401174

Gastrointestinal issues are extremely common, yet there remains a stigma around openly discussing them. As an Ayurvedic doctor who has treated hundreds of patients with...

Sleep disorders

Can loss of sleep raise blood pressure?

Dr. Brahmanand NayakFebruary 5, 2024February 5, 2024

by Dr. Brahmanand NayakFebruary 5, 2024February 5, 202411292

Yesterday I received an urgent call from a patient requesting the last appointment slot of the evening. He told me he is an extremely busy...

Child Health

Using Breastmilk to Soothe and Heal Your Baby’s Diaper Rash

Dr. Brahmanand NayakFebruary 4, 2024February 4, 2024

by Dr. Brahmanand NayakFebruary 4, 2024February 4, 202401728

As an Ayurvedic physician with over 20 years of experience, I have seen my fair share of worried parents bringing in babies with angry red,...

Food Health Supplements

Is Whey Protein Powder Safe?

Dr. Brahmanand NayakFebruary 2, 2024February 2, 2024

by Dr. Brahmanand NayakFebruary 2, 2024February 2, 202401796

I often get asked by my patients about the safety and efficacy of whey protein powder. With so much misleading information out there, it’s understandable...

Food Health Tips Liver disease

Do Eggs Prevent Fatty Liver Disease? The Latest Research Explained

Dr. Brahmanand NayakFebruary 2, 2024February 2, 2024

by Dr. Brahmanand NayakFebruary 2, 2024February 2, 202414287

As a practicing Ayurvedic physician for over 20 years, I am always interested in learning about nutritional ways to prevent common diseases I see in...

Preventive Health

HPV Vaccine: Vital for Indian Girls?

Dr. Brahmanand NayakFebruary 1, 2024February 1, 2024

by Dr. Brahmanand NayakFebruary 1, 2024February 1, 202401282

I have been following the research and recommendations around the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine for young girls. In this blog, I will provide a reality...

Health Tips

Does Donating Blood Regularly Help Lower Cholesterol?

Dr. Brahmanand NayakJanuary 31, 2024January 31, 2024

by Dr. Brahmanand NayakJanuary 31, 2024January 31, 20242 3959

I often have patients asking if certain lifestyle changes or behaviors can improve their cholesterol profiles. From taking fish oil supplements to increasing exercise, there...

Ayurvedic Medicines Mental Health

Ashwagandha for Anxiety: An Ayurvedic Doctor’s Perspective

Dr. Brahmanand NayakJanuary 30, 2024June 29, 2024

by Dr. Brahmanand NayakJanuary 30, 2024June 29, 202411206

I’ve seen anxiety up close: in my patient’s eyes, in their trembling hands, and in the way they speak, fast and breathless, as if trying...

Health Tips Preventive Health

Is Sex Good for a Migraine?

Dr. Brahmanand NayakJanuary 30, 2024January 30, 2024

by Dr. Brahmanand NayakJanuary 30, 2024January 30, 202401399

Migraines can be extremely debilitating and painful. As an Ayurvedic physician who treats headaches and migraines, patients often ask me if certain activities can help relieve...

Digestive Health Mental Health

The Gut-Brain Connection and Mental Health

Dr. Brahmanand NayakJanuary 30, 2024January 30, 2024

by Dr. Brahmanand NayakJanuary 30, 2024January 30, 202401311

As a physician, I have seen extensive evidence that our gastrointestinal system plays a major role in mental health. There is a well-established gut-brain axis...

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