How Ayurveda Treats Insomnia: Real Stories and Timeless Remedies
A patient once told me, “Doc, my sleep is like a prepaid SIM—worked fine in the beginning, now completely deactivated.” Another swore his body had...
Category : Sleep disorders
The Silicon Valley Dreams That Cost Us Our Sleep: A Doctor’s View from Bangalore
“I can’t remember what silence sounds like anymore,” confesses the 29-year-old tech lead sitting in my clinic, his eyes fixed on his phone. Three missed...
Padabhyanga: The Ayurvedic Foot Massage That Cured an Elderly Woman’s Insomnia
In a world of sleep trackers and prescription pills, sometimes the most powerful solutions are also the simplest. Just ask Sharada. At 68, Sharada had...
How can Bhramari Pranayama help you get a better night’s sleep?
TV serials first, now social media robbing our sleep. Sleep is the new luxury. If you are sleeping 8 hours, you are a lucky person....
Does Exercising Right Before Bed Affect Sleep?
As a seasoned Ayurvedic doctor, I’ve had my fair share of intriguing patient encounters that have challenged my diagnostic skills and sharpened my understanding of...
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...
Is Binge-Watching Netflix Killing You?
I was troubled when I read the recent quote from Netflix CEO Reed Hastings stating that their biggest competitor is sleep. While likely meant in...
Why Do the Elderly Struggle to Sleep at Night? Insights from a Medical Expert
Sleep is a fundamental human need. It is the body’s way of rejuvenating, recharging, and preparing for the challenges of a new day. But what...
Does Ashwagandha Make You Sleepy?
Poornima, a young and dynamic professional in her late twenties, walked into my clinic one sunny afternoon, seeking answers to a rather perplexing question. She...
What Does Magnesium with Ashwagandha Do for You? Exploring the Promising Combination (Based on Clinical Trials and Scientific Literature)
In the midst of the second wave of the pandemic, my dear friend Vadiraj Bharadhwaj, a brilliant postgraduate in pharmacy with a profound interest in...