Sleeplessness in Infants: A Mother’s Cry for Help
When a new mother walked into my clinic recently, looking weary and desperate, I knew something was very wrong. Little did I expect to hear...
Author : Dr. Brahmanand Nayak
What is Synthetic Vitamin D Made From?
Vitamin D is crucial for bone health and regulating calcium absorption, but many people are deficient in this “sunshine vitamin.” Our bodies synthesize vitamin D...
Egg Breakfast Enhances weight loss success
As an Ayurvedic doctor who treats obesity issues, few questions intrigue me more than: What should we eat for breakfast to best support healthy weight...
How Exercise Can Help Improve Depression?
Depression is one of the most common mental health issues, affecting more than 264 million people globally. As a practicing physician for over 20 years,...
Can Stress Trigger Irritable Bowel Syndrome Flare-Ups? Ayurvedic Doctor Explains
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...
Can loss of sleep raise blood pressure?
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...
Using Breastmilk to Soothe and Heal Your Baby’s Diaper Rash
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,...
Is Whey Protein Powder Safe?
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...
Do Eggs Prevent Fatty Liver Disease? The Latest Research Explained
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...
HPV Vaccine: Vital for Indian Girls?
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...