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Kunjal for Sinusitis: Should you do this?
This is an era of DIY. For older generation it is important to know DIY is- do it yourself. People keep on watching the videos on different platforms. And the 5-minute-hack invites everybody. People also try the same for the treatments. Because everybody wants to – solve their problems by themselves. People do it for… Continue reading Kunjal for Sinusitis: Should you do this?
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How to Get RID of Side Effects of Steroids?
Are you falling prey to your treatment? Yes, you are- if you are taking steroids, blindly! This is something I am discussing here the steroids. But I am not supposed to defame these wonderful medicines, which prove life-saving in many of the conditions. But these medicines are problematic most of the time. And we need… Continue reading How to Get RID of Side Effects of Steroids?
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All you need to know about Asthma
Asthma is common. But not commonly treatable. And there is a mesh of wrong information around asthma. Because every disease is a market and a way to earn money. Therefore these misinformations are never answered and we all keep on believing in them. Here we are talking about the five most common “myths” about Asthma,… Continue reading All you need to know about Asthma
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It is Not Asthma Always
Perhaps after migraine, asthma is a the most common misdiagnosed condition. This is not just my clinical observation. Almost 1/3rd of asthma patients were misdiagnosed – as per a research study. There are certain reasons behind this condition. You need not to know in detail about the medical side. But being a patient you should… Continue reading It is Not Asthma Always
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Cough is Not About Kapha Alone
For most of the people- cough and Kapha are one and same. But even who understands Kapha a bit, alaso thinks that cough is all about Kapha only. But both the things are not right. And because of this confusion, most of the times a simple cough turns to be a chronic cough. So let’s… Continue reading Cough is Not About Kapha Alone
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Doshas involved in Allergy
We all know that Ayurveda is all about Doshas. Therefore it becomes important to know that how doshas involve in a disease. Only after knowledge about the doshas, we can understand the treatment of the condition. Allergy is always a very complicated condition. Hard to treat and really because allergy is hard to understand. When… Continue reading Doshas involved in Allergy
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Allergy is not about Allergens
In clinical practice many times people come and tell – I am allergic to pollens. I am allergic to dust. And some will blame- curd or wheat for their allergies. I, as a clinician, always wonder- really- pollen, dust, curd and wheat are responsible for the allergic problems? I understand these are not behind the… Continue reading Allergy is not about Allergens
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The Great Golden Milk and Immunity
You talk about an ayurvedic drink and all of sudden “golden-milk” pops up. This milk is more famous than coffee. And everybody praise this milk as if it comes from the “nectar pot” of Lord Dhanvantri. But there are many questions around Golden Milk- Do we have any reference for this drink in Ayurveda? Does… Continue reading The Great Golden Milk and Immunity
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Immunity According to Ayurveda
Approach of Ayurveda is simple. Whatever life we all supposed to live- that should be healthy and free from diseases. And everything in the human body keeps on working for the same “healthy-disease-free-life”. Every single cell is responsible for this work. So fight against the diseases is a cumulative effort. And how much strength human… Continue reading Immunity According to Ayurveda
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Does Ayurveda Believe in Just increasing Immunity
Whenever we discuss Ayurveda in the context of the immune system, the main misbelief is- Ayurveda does miracles and increases immunity! But this is not true in any sense. Because “increase” is a word which talks about “imbalance”! And Ayurveda is never in favor of any type of imbalance. Balance is health. When you google… Continue reading Does Ayurveda Believe in Just increasing Immunity