Seed Cycling for Hormone Balance: A Simple Daily Ritual for Women
In every Indian kitchen, there is a quiet democracy of seeds. Flax sleeps in steel dabbas beside forgotten ragi. Sesame waits in tiny jars like...
Category : Women’s Health
Menopause is not decline; it’s discovery.
The day Mrs Lakshmi walked into my clinic, Bengaluru’s weather looked like her mood — sunny, sweaty, and unpredictable. She waved a newspaper at her...
Why Gut Health Issues Are More Common in Women – An Ayurvedic Doctor’s Diary
This morning, I saw a woman who said her stomach had been “in a long-distance relationship with digestion.” I asked how long it had been...
A 44-Year-Old Woman’s Journey Through Perimenopause and Panic Attacks
You’re 44, successful, and the world is closing in suddenly. Your heart races, palms sweat, and thoughts spiral. Welcome to the often-overlooked intersection of perimenopause...
Cold Flashes in Menopause: The Surprising Chill You Didn’t Expect
Menopause is a battlefield. Hot flashes are the known enemy. But cold flashes? They’re the stealth attackers, striking when you least expect. Divya, 44, knows...
How to Use Tandulodaka (Rice Water) for Leucorrhea, Painful Urination & Glowing Skin
Priya came to my clinic looking tired and frustrated. The 32-year-old had been struggling with persistent leucorrhea (white vaginal discharge) for months. Creams and antibiotics...
Mirena IUD: Guide for Indian Women
Mary, a patient of mine, came to me with questions about the Mirena hormonal IUD that her gynecologist had recommended due to her heavy menstrual...
Shatavari for menopause
Menopause can be a challenging time for many women, with symptoms like hot flashes, night sweats, and mood swings affecting their quality of life. In...
Why Are My Breasts Different Sizes? A Doctor Explains Breast Asymmetry
As a family physician, I have known Narayan, Sugandhi, and their daughter Aditi for nearly 20 years. Narayan and Sugandhi both teach at a local...
How Menopause Affects Your Mental Health?
As a practicing Ayurvedic physician, I have consulted with countless patients over the years who are going through menopause. This major biological transition can wreak...