BREAST CANCER AND AYURVEDIC MEDICINE

BREAST CANCER AND AYURVEDIC MEDICINE

Breast cancer is the most frequently diagnosed cancer in women in the U.S. It is the second most frequent cause of cancer death (41,000 deaths per year) 11. According to National Cancer institute, a woman’s lifetime risk of developing cancer is 1 in 8. In 2007, the...
BEDSIDE MEDICINE

BEDSIDE MEDICINE

  ‘Bedside Medicine’ – a Lost art in High Tech Medicine A doctor’s bedside manner is key to the delivery of high-quality patient care. Patients are often fearful and anxious. It is the doctor’s job to calm their fears and offer hope. A physician’s manners and...
HEALTHY NIDRA, “SLEEP”: A PILLAR OF HEALTH IN AYURVEDA

HEALTHY NIDRA, “SLEEP”: A PILLAR OF HEALTH IN AYURVEDA

Healthy Nidra, “Sleep”: A Pillar of Health in Ayurveda “Swasthyavrit: Circle of Health” Everyone has certain sleep needs to function normally. The amount of sleep adults need is different from that of children, and one person may need more or less (on average) than...
SUMMER SKIN CARE

SUMMER SKIN CARE

summer skin care At long last, long warm days are upon us! For many, the return of summer is a time to show off more skin while for many others, it a time to hide the outer layer of the body from sun, humidity, embarrassing blemishes. Summer is a strange time for skin...
THE TRUTH ABOUT DIETARY FATS AND HEART DISEASE

THE TRUTH ABOUT DIETARY FATS AND HEART DISEASE

THE TRUTH ABOUT DIETARY FATS AND HEARTH DISEASE Fats and oils in our diet have been subject to a lot of controversy in the past 3 to 4 decades. Doctors, scientists and the media have warned people about the risks of heart disease, stroke, diabetes, cancer and other...
DOES CELL PHONE RADIATION AFFECT MALE FERTILITY?

DOES CELL PHONE RADIATION AFFECT MALE FERTILITY?

DOES CELL PHONE RADIATION AFFECT MALE FERTILITY? Cell phones have certainly revolutionized the way we communicate with each other. Almost all adults have a cell phone device in their hands nowadays. There has been a growing concern about the effects of cell phone...
SPRING SKIN CARE

SPRING SKIN CARE

SPRING SKINCARE Winter, leaving behind its Kapha and Vata signatures, can leave skin feeling dull, heavy, dry. Many people may notice that as spring rolls around, the skin erupts and tries to releases winter accumulation. Don’t worry, there are many ways to reduce or...