Two Fallouts of Working Behind a Screen
I have been working from home since the middle of 2020, ever since the pandemic struck. There are two fallouts that I have experienced from that. One was unexpe
Health & Wellness
Climate Change and…the Loss of Sukham?
Sukham Blog – A monthly column focused on South Asian health and wellbeing. When I see or hear the words Climate Change, I conjure up mental images of global
Sleep Tight, Sleep Right
A good sleep cycle ensures optimal health, so monitoring how you sleep and practicing proper sleeping habits is essential for a healthy and fulfilling life. The
Oil-free and Plant-Based Food Serve Up A Healthy Desi Diet
Two years ago, I could not imagine cooking and eating oil-free food. Cooking good food was synonymous with a liberal splash of cooking oil in everything from si
Madhumeha: Ancient Origins, Recent Epidemic
Diabetes has existed for millennia. It has been recognized by several ancient cultures including Indian, Egyptian, Chinese, and Persian. Sushruta, a surgeon and
The Holi Edit for Skin & Hair
Holi is a popular ancient Indian festival celebrating the onset of spring, the celebration of positivity, and the triumph of goodness. Over time this festival h
Ask Yourself 4 Key Questions Everyday: Redesign Your Wellbeing
Sukham Blog – A monthly column focused on South Asian health and wellbeing. “Goodbye,” said the Fox. “Now here is my little secret. It is very simple. I
Stanford’s Dr. Nirav Shah on Vaccines VS. Variants
Breaking news that virulent variants from Brazil, South Africa, and the UK are multiplying across borders even as homegrown strains are mutating on US soil, has
Indian Kitchen Secrets That Boost Your Health
It is not an understatement to say that along with words like quarantine and lockdown, immunity was also one of 2020’s buzz words. Immunity simply means pro
Notes From an Indian American Ayurvedic Massage Patient
(Featured Image by Prakriti Ayurveda Center) Veena and Devi, the two young women who were to be my massage therapists, start their procedure with an invocation
COVID Creates Hunger Crisis in India
As the COVD-19 tsunami began its global spread, it exacerbated crises that were already taking a toll of vulnerable populations across the world. In India the p
The Power of Visualization: A South Asian Dream
Are you ready to achieve your goals and ideal life? 2021 is the year to renew, refresh, revitalize and move towards achieving your goals. Visualization is a too
