Yesterday I opened my refrigerator to check what I can use for cooking my dinner. I had lettuce, spring onion, baby spinach and carrots. All looked fresh. I found myself thanking modern science that allows vegetables to be kept fresh…
Category: Atlantis of Medical Science
As science is advancing we are slowly realizing that our ancestors were far more advanced and ahead of us in terms of their understanding of human health.
The human body is a complex system of interconnected parts, constantly working together to keep us alive and healthy. Of all the systems that keep us going, one of the most crucial one is the parasympathetic nervous system, which is…
This is a very crude attempt from my end to read and interpret Ashtanga Hridayam, and explain it’s principles in treating diseases. I am a medical doctor training in Allopathy, and I am deeply passionate about human biology. Via a…
This is a very crude attempt from my end to read and interpret Ashtanga Hridayam, and explain it’s principles in treating diseases. I am a medical doctor training in Allopathy, and I am deeply passionate about human biology. Via a…
In last article, I tried to explain why our current treatment paradigms might be flawed and why it is important to understand and embrace the principles enshrined in Ashtanga Hridayam. In this article I will briefly touch upon the Ayurvedic…
This is a very crude attempt from my end to read and interpret Ashtanga Hridayam, and explain it’s principles in treating diseases. I am a medical doctor training in Allopathy, and I am deeply passionate about human biology. Via a…
In a recent article, I discussed how cancer happens when wound healing process goes wrong. In response to that article, my rockstar brother-in-law, Alexander Prokhorov (Sasha), commented that fasting has miraculous impact on combating cancer. From all what I had…
What will you learn in this article? Traditionally, in India, it was always recommended storing drinking water in copper vessels or in silver vessels overnight. Texts from Ayurveda clearly reflect that storing drinking water in copper vessels is a good…
In this article, I have attempted to take a scientist’s approach by analyzing all the available data. But I have also tried my best to present the findings in a manner that even a layman can understand. (That’s the objective of this website anyway!). At the end of this, you will understand what really science is saying about fasting and will guide to adopt rational practices to get the maximum benefits.
In this article, I will attempt to demystify the Hindu Gotra system by explaining the real science behind its origins and practice. I will also try to explain if it’s still relevant in 21st century.