Partha Nandi MD, FACP
Partha Nandi MD, FACP
The modern world is fast-paced and societal pressures can lead to increased feelings of stress that cause physical, emotional, or psychological strain. Stress affects everyone and is the body’s normal reaction to warning signs or challenges identified by the central nervous system. When the body identifies stress, hormones and chemicals are released that trigger the…
Human diseases appear to progress more quickly in stressful situations, and studies show we are better able to fight disease, pain, infection, or illness when we are not constantly worried. (1) Chronic stress has been linked to an increased risk of heart disease, weight gain, digestive issues, headaches, muscle pain, and, of course, mental health…
Throughout our lives, nearly all of us will have a sexual encounter with another person. As Individuals, we feel attracted to people of the opposite or the same sex. Friendships occur, and sometimes it will lead to an intimate connection that becomes sexual. To do so is all perfectly natural, and it is how many…
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…
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…
Did you know that intestinal function has a role in the brain? A complex network known as the gut-brain axis ties intestinal function to your brain’s emotional and cognitive centers. According to science it also appears that wisdom and loneliness could be caused by the microbiome in our gut. Here’s why. Loneliness And Microbiome Your…
Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) are both common health conditions in the United States. PCOS is related to the production of abnormal levels of hormones, while IBS is a gastrointestinal disorder causing various symptoms including stomach pain and diarrhea. However, it is now believed the two conditions could be linked. Here are the…
Whether or not dieting is safe and effective has become a controversial topic in the wellness world. But while many analyses look at the outward effects of dieting, one study dove into exploring how dieting affects the gut microbiome.
The stomach and mouth house the two largest microbiomes in our bodies. These are linked in a complicated relationship that contributes to your overall health. Here we look at how oral bacteria that cause periodontal disease and tooth decay, can also alter our gut microbiome. (1) Oral Health And Gut Health Our bodies contain healthy…
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