Ayurveda and Cancer
During my internship at the UCSF Osher Center for Integrative Medicine, I had the opportunity to interact with Dr. Anand Dhruva.
Preeti Rao
India’s Health Report Card!
For the world, India is a go-to-destination for Ayurveda and Yoga but unfortunately India is fast losing the importance of the age–old wisdom that came from these practices.
Can dancing heal?
Well, those of you who know me personally know how integral dance has been in my life.
Wellness Coaching & Somatic Approaches to Character Defense
Interestingly enough there are strong cultural implications of an Indian society that amplifies the rigid character defense.
Introduction to Acupuncture – Part 2
The term acupuncture is derived from the Latin word ‘acus’ means a needle and the word ‘puncture’ means to puncture (Ehling, 2001).
Introduction to Acupuncture – Part 1
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) has been around for thousands of years. Although the first recorded history of TCM dates back over 2,000 years, it is believed that the origins of TCM go back more than 5,000 years (Micozzi, 2011).
Adenosine Triphosphate (ATP) – The Necessary Fuel – Part 2
The body has three ways of producing ATP: from creatine phosphate, anaerobic cellular respiration and aerobic cellular respiration. (Jenkins et all, 2007) At rest, the muscle fiber produce more ATP than is required by the body.
Adenosine Triphosphate (ATP) – The Necessary Fuel – Part 1
The human body has always fascinated me and as I have sat in the Anatomy and Physiology class the last few months, I have had several ‘aha’ moments.
All about Gallstones – Part 2
In my last blog, I talked about the function of the Gallbladder, what causes gallstones and how to diagnose if you have gallstones.