How I decided to study Ayurveda might not be obvious 10 years ago today, something incredible happened. I recall a moment when I was sitting on my sofa that led to a decision that would shift my medical career forever. After finishing residency in 2005, I found that hospice was the only specialty that gave […]

Create a Nourishing Morning Routine to Support Your Health Let’s talk about creating a nourishing morning routine. I appreciate @jamesclear and his book, Atomic Habits.His work partners powerfully to give us an effective platform for creating a dinacharya or daily routine from an Ayurvedic standpoint. What is a habit?Something we repeatedly do – including our thoughts and […]

Getting Creative in the Kitchen with Vegan Cauliflower Bisque Taste buds around the world have been revolutionized by cuisine. The flavors of different cultures have left an indelible imprint on the memories of so many. Traditional and localized foods have become institutions in their own right. And with that, has come a new level of […]

3 Underreported Healthcare Statistics that I am concerned about. First, please know there is a special helpline for doctors: (888) 409-0141; physiciansupportline.com. Without a doubt, I am very concerned about 3 underreported healthcare statistics that I came across. Burnout before the pandemic was serious, but at this point the coping mechanisms that once held medical […]

Affirmations for Loving Your Body Can be an Integral Part of Being Healthy Do you have favorite affirmations for loving your body? Have you ever recommend one to a patient? Has a doctor ever recommend one to you? In Feb 2020, I had C0VID-19 or very severe flu. The understanding around C0VID-19 long haul syndrome […]

Blue light blocking glasses are quite popular right now. Blue-light blocking glasses, also known as amber glasses, primarily block blue light in the spectrum. This is the light that is emitted from screens and devices. It seemed like every time I would ask someone about their effectiveness, it was not clear. So I took a […]

You are enough, each and every day Last night I had a conversation briefly with an old friend. We’re both Internists. Which means that through the course of our training and work, we’ve taken care of some of the sickest patients in the medical system. If quickly came up for me in the conversation that […]

Chia Seed Pudding can be delicious Looking for a fast, nutrient dense snack? Chia seed pudding is one of my favorites and this is topped with rose dukkah (pistachios and rose petals). Let’s Revisit Chia Chi chi chia… in my childhood when there were 4 TV channels, I remember endless commercials for the chia pet. Never […]