By Bhaswati Bhattacharya Many Bharatiya families are rooted in useful traditions directly handed down uninterrupted from mother to child, over thousands of years with the unspeakable advantage of learning from people we can trust - our parents and grandparents, uncles and elder cousins - who have no hidden agendas and harbor absolute purity for the...
Every year most of us plan new year resolutions that outline the importance of fitness in our lives. Whether it is to eat clean, workout at the gym a few times a week, or to simply vow to head out for a stroll. However, 2021 derailed most of these plans due to the pandemic...
Scientists are working around the clock to get a better understanding of the Omicron variant. Around the world countries have imposed travel bans to mitigate the spread. South African scientists first announced that they had identified a new variant on November 25, 2021. Since then, cases of COVID have increased exponentially and South Africa has...
One person in the UK has died due to the Omicron variant of coronavirus, Prime Minister Boris Johnson said during a visit to a vaccination clinic near Paddington, in west London. "Sadly, yes Omicron is producing hospitalizations and sadly, at least one patient has been confirmed to have died with Omicron. So, I think that...
With everyone’s hectic schedules, we don’t even notice how quickly a day passes and our health suffers as a result. How do you incorporate yoga into your daily routine with such a hectic schedule, and what can you practice? Part 1 of a 2-part series.- For all the workaholics out there, here are some simple...
Last of a five-part series on the ancient wisdom tradition and logic of Ayurveda. by Bhaswati Bhattacharya Ayurveda exudes its ancient wisdom in every moment, ready for anyone who seeks to understand the truths of human wellness. This is why thinking health professionals today, especially physicians living with disease with newly opened eyes, are flocking toward...
Going vegan maybe fashionable but it goes beyond consuming a plant-based diet. Veganism is a lifestyle driven by compassionate choices and an increased awareness of one's actions on the world. Motivated by the two, a vegan individual usually carefully curates their day-to-day practices in a manner that does little to no-harm to the planet and...
Fourth of a five-part series on the ancient wisdom tradition and logic of Ayurveda. The Basics of Being Human By Bhaswati Bhattacharya At the end of each day, we have the choice to give up when we are tired. We have the choice to drown our sorrows in mind-numbing substances or self-pity, to pushing ourselves just a...
By Dr. Anupama Gotimukula & Dr. Joseph M. Chalil Advika was in her late forties. Despite feeling tired and noting some abnormal pains during her monthly cycle, she declined to go to the doctor. The cost of traveling to the doctor was high and she didn’t have the extra funds or time to take a...
