Author: Partha Nandi, MD

Partha Nandi M.D., F.A.C.P. is the creator and host of the internationally syndicated medical lifestyle television show, Ask Dr. Nandi. A practicing physician and a renowned international speaker, his appearances include TEDx, college commencements, numerous charity functions, premier medical meetings such as Digestive Disease Week, and nationally syndicated television programs such as The Katie Couric Show. Dr. Nandi has partnered with the Ministry of Health in multiple countries, including Jamaica and India, and has collaborated with The World Health Organization in multiple areas throughout the globe, Dr. Nandi delivers passionate and inspiring talks to diverse audiences. He continues to travel internationally for conferences and symposia, meeting with global health leaders on his quest to improve health care quality, access, and to empower people across the world β€œTo Be Your Own Health Hero.” DrNandi@AskDrNandi.com
Tips for Communicating With Loved Ones With Dementia & How to Find Joy in the Journey
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Tips for Communicating With Loved Ones With Dementia & How to Find Joy in the Journey

If you live with the elderly or interact regularly with older people, you may know someone suffering from dementia. While dementia may start out barely noticeable, it certainly doesn’t stay that way. After a while, it can feel as though we’ve completely lost who our loved ones used to be.  Though it can be scary…

6 Probiotic Foods to Support Your Gut Health
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6 Probiotic Foods to Support Your Gut Health

Probiotics. They’re not just for Jamie Lee Curtis and her favorite brand of yogurt. You may already be aware that probiotics are good for you and you should be adding them to your diet as well. And no, I’m not just talking about yogurt. But what makes probiotics good for you? How can you make…

Artificial Sweeteners Linked With 13% Increased Risk of Cancer, Study Finds
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Artificial Sweeteners Linked With 13% Increased Risk of Cancer, Study Finds

Many of us enjoy treats such as a chocolate bar, sticky bun, or soda. For others, adding sugar to their morning coffee or tea is enough to satisfy their cravings. But why do certain people have a sweet tooth while others don’t? Studies have shown that a fondness for sweet foods can start inside the…

New Study Shows Piano Lessons May Help Delay Dementia Onset in Older Adults
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New Study Shows Piano Lessons May Help Delay Dementia Onset in Older Adults

Dementia is a debilitating brain condition that affects cognitive functions such as memory, thought processes, and social abilities. As a result, dementia has a negative impact on everyday activities.  Different medical conditions can manifest dementia. Alzheimer’s disease is the most common, accounting for 60 to 80% of cases. [1]  Other causes of dementia are linked…

Overexplaining Linked to Childhood Trauma, According to Neuroscientist
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Overexplaining Linked to Childhood Trauma, According to Neuroscientist

Most people associate their childhood with feelings of safety, comfort, and security. But for some, their early years were marked by neglect, pain, or anguish at home. If this sounds familiar, then you may have lived through childhood trauma.  When trauma happens, a child’s emotional or physical needs are not attended to properly. The loss…

The #1 Best Tea for a Stronger Immune System, Say Experts
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The #1 Best Tea for a Stronger Immune System, Say Experts

Many people are now conscious of how their food choices affect their health β€” but have you ever thought about what you drink? The good news: studies are providing us with healthy solutions on which tasty beverages to enjoy.  Tea is the most popular beverage consumed by two-thirds of the world’s population and the most…

I’m Losing My Little Girl to Dementia – A Mom’s Plea to Raise Awareness About the Disease
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I’m Losing My Little Girl to Dementia – A Mom’s Plea to Raise Awareness About the Disease

Dementia is not a single illness.  It is a broad term that refers to a set of symptoms. These symptoms can have an impact on a person’s memory as well as their ability to think, process information, and communicate with others.  According to the World Health Organization, more than 55 million people worldwide have dementia,…

10 things a nutritionist eats to balance their hormones
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10 things a nutritionist eats to balance their hormones

What you eat affects your hormones and moods.  Hormones are important in controlling all our body’s activities, including growth, metabolism, stress regulation, sleep cycles, digestion, and reproduction. (2) The Relationship of Diet and Hormones Inside our bodies are trillions of microorganisms (also called microbiota or microbes) of thousands species. These include not only bacteria but…

Feeling Cold: This Could Be A Symptom Of Hypothyroidism
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Feeling Cold: This Could Be A Symptom Of Hypothyroidism

Do you always feel cold, even when it’s warm outside and no one else is feeling your chill?  Do you hate air-conditioning and sitting under fans, or do you need extra layers of clothing when everyone else is stripping off?  The optimal temperature of the human body is 37 Β°C (98.6 Β°F), but factors such…