Why Is Free Health Advice the Hardest to Follow?
The Free Advice Paradox Last Tuesday, Mrs. Sharma—dressed in designer wear—sat across from me, clutching her imported supplements. After reviewing her tests, I suggested: “Try...
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The 70-Hour Workweek: A Doctor’s View on India’s Health Crisis in the Making
Last week, a young software engineer walked into my clinic. Dark circles rimmed his bloodshot eyes, and his hands trembled slightly as he described working...
The Rise of Health Anxiety in Modern India: Ayurvedic Doctor’s Perspective
The woman before me had not slept in three days. Her eyes were rimmed red, darting between three open tabs on her iPad – a...
Daily Meditation: A Doctor’s Journey Through 1000+ Patient Transformations in Bangalore
Your brain lights up like Times Square on an MRI scan. Every neuron, every pathway, and every connection is visible in stunning detail. But your...
When Patients Trust Google, More Than Their Doctor: Inside India’s IDIOT Syndrome Epidemic
Every day, I meet people who trust strangers on the internet more than the doctor sitting in front of them. They have traded wisdom for...
The 7 PM Dinner Myth: What Science Says About Meal Timing and Weight Loss
At 6:59 PM in Bangalore, thousands of spoons clink against plates in a desperate race against time. A young mother in Koramangala gulps down her...
Why Your Grandmother’s Daily Routine Could Be The Key to Weight Loss
Your grandmother never ‘exercised’ a day in her life, yet she was healthier than your Crossfit trainer. In 1960s Bangalore, a housewife climbed approximately 40 flights...
How is Bengaluru’s Love for Food Apps Changing Its Health Story?
Every time your phone pings with a food delivery notification, two timers start running: one counts down ten minutes to your meal, and the other...
FOMO in Bangalore: A Doctor’s Guide to Finding Peace in the Notification Age
Ping. Like. Share. Scroll. Ping. Like. Share. Scroll. At 2 AM in Bangalore, thousands of thumbs dance across screens in darkened rooms while the city...
Constipation During Intermittent Fasting: Causes, Solutions & Research
“Three days.” He holds up three fingers, eyes wide with worry. “Three days, Doctor, and nothing moves.” The young IT professional shifts uncomfortably on my...