How Much Does ‘Log Kya Kahenge’ Cost Your Health?
The anxiety of “what will others think?” is perhaps India’s most popular national pastime. Forget cricket and cinema, this whisper controls our choices more than...
Category : Mental Health
One Hand, Many Myths: An Ayurvedic Doctor Reflects on Masturbation
There are questions patients ask me openly, like “Doctor, what should I eat for diabetes?” and “Which oil is best for my hair?” Then some...
Forgiveness: The Forgotten Rasayana in Ayurvedic Healing
“Doctor, is there an Ayurvedic medicine for heartbreak?” That’s how the consultation started. Not with acid reflux, back pain, or PCOD. But heartbreak. A 33-year-old...
Karna Has Acid Reflux
Karna came to my clinic last winter. No, not the Mahabharata warrior with golden armour. This was a 42-year-old bank manager named Manjunath, with neatly...
Buddha’s Teachings and Ayurvedic Wisdom for Modern Clarity
In a world of instant gratification, Instagram reels, and incessant notifications, finding a moment of mental clarity feels like spotting a lotus in a polluted...
The Funny Truth About Meditating the Wrong Way
He came into my clinic like he had just returned from battle. His hair was messy, kurta drenched in sweat, eyes wild like he’d seen...
An Ayurvedic Journey to Sexual Wellness After Antidepressants
The phone call came at dusk, that fragile hour when my clinic usually winds down. “Doctor,” the voice trembled, “I have won against depression, but...
The 70-Hour Workweek: A Doctor’s View on India’s Health Crisis in the Making
Last week, a young software engineer walked into my clinic. Dark circles rimmed his bloodshot eyes, and his hands trembled slightly as he described working...
The Rise of Health Anxiety in Modern India: Ayurvedic Doctor’s Perspective
The woman before me had not slept in three days. Her eyes were rimmed red, darting between three open tabs on her iPad – a...
Daily Meditation: A Doctor’s Journey Through 1000+ Patient Transformations in Bangalore
Your brain lights up like Times Square on an MRI scan. Every neuron, every pathway, and every connection is visible in stunning detail. But your...