Partha Nandi MD, FACP
Yoga is a practice that has been around for centuries, proven to have many benefits, and it can help with thyroid health in many ways. However, it is important to know which type of yoga poses are best for your specific needs. The thyroid gland is a butterfly-shaped organ situated in the front of the…
Superfoods like açaí, blueberries, and spirulina get a lot of time in the wellness spotlight, thanks to their vibrant color and photogenic qualities. But what about plain-looking superfoods like mushrooms? Mushrooms never seem to get their share of acclaim, which is unfair, considering they are loaded with nutrients. These savory, edible fungi are: Phosphorus, selenium,…
Carbs are important for gut health. In fact, most foods containing carbohydrates contain fiber which helps signal our bodies that we need to have a bowel movement and pass food through our intestines. When your body does not receive the correct nutritional cues from your diet, it can lead to diseases like diabetes, obesity, and…
Everybody wants to be productive and happy at work. Yet, instead of waking up feeling joyful about their job, many people start the day in a state of tension. For most, the workplace can be a challenging environment. Stress refers to various types of bodily or mental tension. Workplace stress can come on suddenly —…
Being diagnosed with dementia or witnessing a loved one’s neurological deterioration is something millions of people face on a daily basis. Dementia is not a single disease. It is a term that encompasses a wide range of medical conditions, including Alzheimer’s disease. The most common question for those who have been directly affected by dementia…
In the dark recesses of your digestive system, there are trillions of “bugs” hard at work keeping you healthy. The complex community of bacteria and other microbes in your gut is called the gut microbiome. These microbes play a vital role in our health and well-being. We call them “bugs” because they are too small…
If you notice more hair fall than usual, you might start panicking and worry that you’re losing your crowning glory. According to the American Academy of Dermatology, losing 50 to 100 strands of hair per day is typical. Women can lose hair after childbirth and during menopause. Every man will also lose some hair by…
Cancer is one of the leading causes of death worldwide, accounting for almost one in every six fatalities. [1] According to researchers, the disease can develop as a result of immunosurveillance attenuation and immunological tolerance to tumor-derived antigens. Specific bacterial or viral infections have been linked to the development of several malignancies. Despite recent advances,…
If I told you way back in time that diabetes could be cured using healthy people’s poop–you’d probably laugh at me in the face. But with the current technological improvements and recent discoveries about our bodies, a fecal microbiome transplant—or poop transplant—is now possible. Why Poop? It may sound horrible, but the term “poop” or…
