How to Be Happy in Everyday Life?
Every morning, I watch a man on my street sweep leaves with a whistle on his lips. His broom is old, his shirt is faded,...
Category : Positive Psychology
Power of the Placebo Effect
Doctors know it, researchers measure it, patients live it—yet medicine often pretends it doesn’t exist. The placebo effect sits like an uninvited guest at the...
Mind Over Medicine: How Your Thoughts Transform Treatment Effectiveness?
“The good physician treats the disease; the great physician treats the person who has the disease,” William Osler wrote over a century ago. This wisdom...
Ayurvedic Doctor’s Guide to Forgiveness as Medicine
Forgiveness isn’t just good for the soul; it’s medicine for the body. Forgiveness: the prescription we rarely write. Triphala for digestion. Ashwagandha for stress. Guggulu...
Why Indian Couples Must Talk About Sex?
In a country where sex is often shrouded in silence, it’s time we start talking. Not just whispering but having real, honest conversations about sexual...
Want your kids to live a good life? Focus on contentment rather than relentlessly pursuing happiness
Recently, I was waiting outside the Ramaiah Memorial Hospital ICU, where my mother was admitted. As the hours stretched on, I chanced to meet the...
How Does Love Affect Your Health?
Love is one of the most powerful emotions we experience as human beings. When we feel loved, cared for, and connected to others, it can...
5-Minute Self-Care Ideas for a Happier Life
I’m Dr. Brahmanand Nayak, an Ayurvedic physician who has seen both the physical and mental toll that lack of self-care can take. As a practicing...
What Happens When You Meditate Daily?
Before diving into the impacts of regular practice, let’s review what meditation entails. At its core, meditation is the practice of focused awareness and attention...
How a Simple Gratitude Practice Transformed My Patient’s Life
Gratitude is a simple concept that has remarkable power. As an Ayurvedic doctor practicing for over 20 years, I have seen many patients struggle with...