Author: Partha Nandi, MD

Partha Nandi M.D., F.A.C.P. is the creator and host of the internationally syndicated medical lifestyle television show, Ask Dr. Nandi. A practicing physician and a renowned international speaker, his appearances include TEDx, college commencements, numerous charity functions, premier medical meetings such as Digestive Disease Week, and nationally syndicated television programs such as The Katie Couric Show. Dr. Nandi has partnered with the Ministry of Health in multiple countries, including Jamaica and India, and has collaborated with The World Health Organization in multiple areas throughout the globe, Dr. Nandi delivers passionate and inspiring talks to diverse audiences. He continues to travel internationally for conferences and symposia, meeting with global health leaders on his quest to improve health care quality, access, and to empower people across the world β€œTo Be Your Own Health Hero.” DrNandi@AskDrNandi.com
Top 11 Health Benefits of Kohlrabi |Side Effects
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Top 11 Health Benefits of Kohlrabi |Side Effects

Often overlooked, kohlrabi, or German turnip, is a nutrient-dense vegetable. Though it might not be as popular as other vegetables, kohlrabi has some impressive health benefits that you should know about. Besides being high in fiber and vitamin C, kohlrabi contains essential antioxidants that can protect your body from disease. Plus, kohlrabi is low in…

10 Ways to Start Feeling More Confident About Your Body
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10 Ways to Start Feeling More Confident About Your Body

β€œComparison is the thief of joy” is a quote that has most often been attributed to both Christian writer Dwight Edwards and President Theodore Roosevelt. No matter who said it, the statement is true. When you compare yourself to others, it makes you unhappy.Β It’s tempting to compare ourselves in so many different waysβ€”the shape of…

#SelfCoaching – Is Depression inherited? Answer: yes and no
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#SelfCoaching – Is Depression inherited? Answer: yes and no

According to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, β€œFirst-degree family members of individual with major depressive disorder have a risk for major depressive disorder two-to fourfold higher than that of the general population….Heritability is approximately 40%…” However, from a Self-Coaching Perspective: There seems to be little debate that depression has a genetic component,…

If You Have One Of These 5 Symptoms, You Might Have Early Heart Disease
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If You Have One Of These 5 Symptoms, You Might Have Early Heart Disease

Preventing heart disease in patients is my main goal, but early detection is the next best thing if you cannot totally block its development. Changes in lifestyle and medical therapies can delay or deny the onset of a heart attack, and almost 80 percent of heart disease is preventable with lifestyle changes. My patients are…