Partha Nandi MD, FACP
Memorial Day weekend is here, and Summer is just around the corner. That means you’re about to break out the shorts, sandals … and the grill. That’s right. Barbecue season is upon us. I love a good BBQ! I get to spend quality time with my tribe and enjoy trying out some killer new recipes….
Many of my patients are dealing with a lot of stress, and they often ask me what they can do to reduce their stress and not feel so overwhelmed. I love recommending one of my favorite self-care practices – meditation. Before you tune out thinking it’s not for you, consider this: You don’t need fancy…
Are you pregnant and considering, or undecided, about having prenatal chromosomal testing done?Here’s some thoughtful advice that may help in your decision making. 1. What is the advantage of prenatal testing? Early detection of Down’s Syndrome is the primary advantage of prenatal testing, as it is the most common chromosomal abnormality among live births. 2….
Children abused. Children neglected. Children abandoned. Children being placed into foster care; a foster care system where there are not enough homes. The media and news continue to report on the shortage of foster parents and foster homes across the nation. In Georgia and Tennessee, child welfare workers fight to find homes for the increasing…
Making efforts to improve your posture and back alignment is a smart move. Without proactively correcting it, we all gradually shift more and more out of alignment. We may begin to slouch at our shoulders, our head sometimes starts hanging further forward, our stance can become crooked, and other aspects of our posture go out…
Allergies are in full bloom, and people are feeling the effects! If you’re one of them, I have advice that can help you reduce the congestion, itchy eyes, sniffles, and other annoying symptoms that can make this time of year a major headache. One of the most significant factors in allergy flare-ups? Inflammation. The more…
The baby lay screaming in the hospital crib, its tiny frame racked with pain. Powerless to help, the nurse tried to comfort the baby as best she could. Two more babies in the hospital were suffering with the same condition, yet there was little she could do. The newborn baby was going through withdrawal from…
How cool would it be to get on the path to achieving your best body? Summer is just around the corner, and many of my patients are asking me how they can safely lose weight and keep it off without losing their sanity! If you’re looking to lose weight or get better at maintaining your weight, I…
It’s easy to go a day, a week, or even a year and never think about the fact that it’s a friggin’ miracle that a muscle the size of a fist pumps gallons of blood to keep you alive daily. Yes, I’m talking about the heart muscle. After practicing cardiology for nearly 30 years, I…
