The Obesity Pandemic: How We’re Failing Our Kids and What We Can Do About It?
The children of Bangalore are growing—not in height but in width. They waddle where they once ran. Their laughter, once light and airy, now comes...
Category : Child Health
Ayurveda for Academic Stress: A Holistic Approach to Support Students’ Well-being
As a society, we often place immense pressure on our children to excel academically, sometimes at the cost of their mental and physical well-being. In...
Want your kids to live a good life? Focus on contentment rather than relentlessly pursuing happiness
Recently, I was waiting outside the Ramaiah Memorial Hospital ICU, where my mother was admitted. As the hours stretched on, I chanced to meet the...
Sleeplessness in Infants: A Mother’s Cry for Help
When a new mother walked into my clinic recently, looking weary and desperate, I knew something was very wrong. Little did I expect to hear...
Using Breastmilk to Soothe and Heal Your Baby’s Diaper Rash
As an Ayurvedic physician with over 20 years of experience, I have seen my fair share of worried parents bringing in babies with angry red,...
Donkey Milk for Babies: A Miracle Elixir for Healthy Growth
It all began when Bhuvaneshwari, a loving mother of a newborn, came to my clinic with a heart full of concern and determination. She was...
Ashwagandha for Kids: A Doctor’s Perspective
In the busy lanes of Bengaluru, where traditions meet technology, I pondered an intriguing question by my patient, Suresh. This middle-aged software professional faithfully followed...
Breastfeeding Duration: Nurturing Health and Bonding Milestones
The Journey of Jayashree – A Quest for Breastfeeding Knowledge I am often approached by new mothers seeking guidance on various aspects of parenting. One...
Carrot Juice for Babies: A Nutritional Powerhouse for Tiny Tummies
A Nurturing Journey with Carrot Juice In my years of practice, I encountered a case that truly exemplified the wonders of carrot juice for babies....
Vacha (Acorus Calamus) for Speech Delay
On that enchanting autumn morning of September 12th, 2004, as the doors of my newly-inaugurated clinic in R T Nagar swung open, little did I...