Category Archive for: ‘Health’
Success, Stress, and Silent Disease: The Untold Health Story of Our Community
By Dr. Kavitha Reddy Every April, the United States observes National Minority Health Month—a time dedicated to raising awareness about the persistent health disparities affecting minority populations. While the initiative broadly includes many racial and ethnic groups, its message carries a particular, piercing urgency for …
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The Silent Heart Crisis: Insights from the Recent MASALA Study Report
By Dr. Priya Ramanathan The MASALA Study, published in the popular medical journal, has issued a wake-up call for the South Asian community in the United States. The research reveals a startling health disparity: South Asian adults are developing critical risk factors for heart disease—such …
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Meditation Made Simple: Finding Peace in Daily Life
Editor’s Note This article is a follow-up to the inspiring lecture on meditation delivered by Sister Wady, head of the Brahma Kumari Center in Miami, at the South Florida Hindu Temple on World Meditation Day. Her session encouraged attendees to look beyond meditation as a …
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The Role of Ayurveda & Ancient Medicine in Cancer Care
By Dr. Anjali Menon Cancer remains one of the most formidable health challenges of the 21st century, prompting patients and researchers alike to look beyond conventional oncology toward ancient healing traditions. Among these, Ayurveda, a 5,000-year-old system of natural healing originating in India, and other …
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Connecticut Dentist Leads National Push for Oral Cancer Awareness
Oral cancer is emerging as one of the most pressing public health concerns globally. Experts warn that lifestyle factors, late diagnosis, and lack of awareness are driving a steady increase in cases across many regions, including parts of Asia, Europe, and North America. With World …
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Pregnancy Through the Lens of Ayurveda and Ancient Scriptures
By Dr. Anjali Menon As I write this forward, the debate in the United States about the safety of Tylenol use during pregnancy is making national headlines, with both President Trump and Robert F. Kennedy Jr. weighing in. At such a moment, Dr. Anjali Menon’s …
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The Silent Risk: Heart Disease in the South Asian Community
Dr. Milind J. Kothari & Amruta Potdar Heart disease doesn’t always come with a warning—and for many in the South Asian community, the first sign may be the only sign. Cardiovascular disease (CVD), a group of conditions that affect the heart and blood vessels, is …
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Finding Comfort in Discomfort by Chahna Gupta
When most people hear “yoga,” “breathwork,” or “meditation,” they think of stretching, relaxing, or calming the mind. But yoga is far more than a physical workout. Yoga is a spiritual science. Spiritual because it connects us with ourselves and something greater — whether that’s nature, …
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Step by Step to Wellness: How 7,000 Daily Steps Cut Major Health Risks
By Dr. Kavita Reddy Are 7,000 Steps a Day Enough to See Health Benefits? Do we really need to hit the 10,000-step mark every day to stay healthy? While that number has long been a popular benchmark, new research suggests a more attainable goal may …
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Dancing with Māyā: Why Beer Yoga Doesn’t Offend Me
By Chahna Gupta In the world of yoga, few things stir controversy like the words “beer yoga” or “puppy yoga.” For some, these fusions are blasphemous — a dilution of a sacred science. But for me? They’re part of the dance with Māyā — the …
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