Behavioural Science in Ayurveda!
A fifty-year-old businessman sat across from me, looking unusually pleased. “Doctor, my HbA1c has finally come down,” he announced before I had even opened his...
Category : Preventive Health
Do men need more exercise than women?
The first thing you notice in my clinic is the sound of footsteps—light, heavy, hurried, hesitant. If Ayurveda had an app, it would begin with...
When Denial Becomes the Diagnosis
People think the most challenging part of medicine is breaking bad news. It isn’t. The hardest part is convincing a perfectly breathless, sweating, clutching-his-chest patient...
Morning Walk vs Evening Walk: A Doctor’s Diary of Footsteps and Fitness
Of all the questions that walk into my clinic, right behind back pain and belly fat, one never seems to lose its stride: “Doctor, which...
Why Is Free Health Advice the Hardest to Follow?
The Free Advice Paradox Last Tuesday, Mrs. Sharma—dressed in designer wear—sat across from me, clutching her imported supplements. After reviewing her tests, I suggested: “Try...
Oil Pulling: The 15-Minute Ancient Practice That Modern Science Can’t Ignore
Dawn breaks over Bangalore. Through the mist curling around centuries-old rain trees, voices rise in morning ragas. Watch. In some traditional homes and modern apartments...
The Importance of Taking Time Off for Health and Well-Being
I was deeply grieved to suddenly lose one of my patients this week. Nataraj, a hardworking 25-year-old, had relocated from a small village two years...
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...
Is Sex Good for a Migraine?
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...
The Rainbow on Your Plate: Why Eating Colorful Foods Matters
Have you ever wondered why fruits and vegetables come in such a vibrant mix of colors? From rich greens to sunny yellows and vivid reds,...