Natural Therapies

Natural therapies are a category of non-medical treatment, which involves the use of natural substances or activities to improve health and wellness. They are commonly used to prevent or treat illnesses and conditions, reduce symptoms, and promote overall health and wellness. Natural therapies are widely used in conventional and alternative medicine. They are often favored for their supposed reduced side effects and lack of dependence. Natural therapies include things like yoga, meditation, acupuncture, Ayurveda, reiki, and others.

Partha Nandi, MD
Here’s Why Magnesium Is the Most Important Supplement a Woman Can Take
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Here’s Why Magnesium Is the Most Important Supplement a Woman Can Take

ByPartha Nandi, MD

Magnesium is known to participate in over 300 enzymatic reactions in the body. Recent research has identified 3,751 binding sites for magnesium on human proteins, which could be crucial in understanding how human complexity emerges from so few genes.  On a more technical level, magnesium is an essential NMDA receptor modulator, regulating the actions of…

6 Probiotic Foods to Support Your Gut Health
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6 Probiotic Foods to Support Your Gut Health

ByPartha Nandi, MD

Probiotics. They’re not just for Jamie Lee Curtis and her favorite brand of yogurt. You may already be aware that probiotics are good for you and you should be adding them to your diet as well. And no, I’m not just talking about yogurt. But what makes probiotics good for you? How can you make…

The #1 Best Tea for a Stronger Immune System, Say Experts
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The #1 Best Tea for a Stronger Immune System, Say Experts

ByPartha Nandi, MD

Many people are now conscious of how their food choices affect their health — but have you ever thought about what you drink? The good news: studies are providing us with healthy solutions on which tasty beverages to enjoy.  Tea is the most popular beverage consumed by two-thirds of the world’s population and the most…

6 Yoga Poses That Stimulate Thyroid Function
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6 Yoga Poses That Stimulate Thyroid Function

ByPartha Nandi, MD

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…

Israeli Study Offers Strongest Proof Yet of Vitamin D’s Power to Fight COVID
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Israeli Study Offers Strongest Proof Yet of Vitamin D’s Power to Fight COVID

ByPartha Nandi, MD

After two years of COVID-19, it is starting to feel like the new normal. COVID seems everywhere and possibly inevitable – which is frightening considering how varied the effects are. You might not even notice you have it – or it could kill you. But what if there were a way to help fight COVID,…

5-Minute Breathing Workout Lowers Blood Pressure As Much As Exercise, Drugs
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5-Minute Breathing Workout Lowers Blood Pressure As Much As Exercise, Drugs

ByPartha Nandi, MD

Do you know that 116 million Americans, that’s nearly one out of every two adults, suffer from hypertension, also known as high blood pressure? These high numbers are very concerning, especially among the older generation. Health Risks of Hypertension? Blood pressure is the strength with which the blood travels through the artery’s inner walls. Typically…

Study Shows Eating Fish Fats Can Reduce Migraine Headaches
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Study Shows Eating Fish Fats Can Reduce Migraine Headaches

ByPartha Nandi, MD

Most of us are familiar with the benefits of eating fish fats for heart health. However, what might not be as well publicized is that fatty fish can also help reduce the frequency of migraine headaches. According to a new study, fatty fish in hand with vegetable-based fats and oils can reduce migraine intensity and…

Dementia: Anti-inflammatory Diets May Lower Risk
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Dementia: Anti-inflammatory Diets May Lower Risk

ByPartha Nandi, MD

According to the United Nations (UN), the global population of those aged 60 and up will increase from 962 million in 2017 to 2.1 billion by 2050, and it is predicted that dementia rates will rise in tandem with the aging population.  Dementia is a chronic disease that affects a large and growing number of…

Grape Seed Compound Showing Antiaging Potential by Taking Out Tired Cells
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Grape Seed Compound Showing Antiaging Potential by Taking Out Tired Cells

ByPartha Nandi, MD

It is undeniably true that we live in an ever-increasing population where people are enjoying a longer and more active retirement. Well-known words from the Irish author Jonathan Swift spring to mind – Everyone wants to live longer, but no one wants to grow old! According to the Population Reference Bureau, the number of Americans…