Researchers Say 3-Day Work Week is Better for People Over 40
Based on a new study, researchers have concluded that working too much could be the reason people over 40 are feeling more stressed and tired than ever.
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 “To Be Your Own Health Hero.”
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Sitting too Long Could Actually Kill You
A direct relationship between long hours of sitting and early mortality rates have been discovered. Even a consistently active person can suffer from the consequences of sitting for long hours on end, and suffer from an early death. Is Sitting Too Long Bad For My Health? An experiment using a hip-mounted accelerometer was done to…
Organic Gardening 101: Non-Toxic Weed & Pest Control
One of the most common questions I hear in regards to organic gardening is this: what do I use to kill weeds and pests? It’s true, unwelcome weeds and bugs are the bane of every gardener. Keeping them under control may be the most time-consuming part of growing your own food. It’s why such potent,…
Yoga: the Secret to a Better Immune System
Yoga has been found to help stimulate the four main physiological systems linked to the immune system. They are the circulatory, digestive, nervous, and endocrine systems. Poses that affect at least one of these four systems help bolster immune function. Researchers are studying how yoga affects the thymus which boosts immunity.
Health Benefits of Radishes
Radish is an edible root vegetable of the Brassicaceae family. Radishes were domesticated in Europe in pre-Roman times. They are grown and consumed worldwide and are mostly eaten raw as a crunchy salad vegetable. Nutrition Facts Sliced radishes have a scant 12 calories and no fat in a 1/2-cup portion so that they won’t ruin…
Health Benefits of Brussels Sprouts
Brussels sprouts are native to the Mediterranean region along with other cabbage species. Rome was likely the first to cultivate Brussels sprouts. They first appeared in northern Europe during the 5th century and were cultivated in the 13th century near Brussels. The first written reference dates back to the late 1500s. Health Benefits of Eating…
Health Benefits of Hemp Seeds
Hemp seeds are the seeds of the hemp plant, Cannabis sativa. They originate from hemp plants, Cannabis sativa, which are from the same species as cannabis.
13 Foods To Avoid If You Have IBS
If you are suffering from Irritable Bowel Syndrome, there are several foods you should avoid eating until your gut is healed. You won’t have to avoid these foods forever, just as long as it takes to get your digestive system back in optimum condition. IBS is uncomfortable but can be controlled with proper treatment and lifestyle changes.
Study Links Childhood Gut Bacteria to Adult Behavior
My specialty as a doctor is gut health. I focus a large percentage of my time helping patients heal from gut-related disorders like Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Leaky Gut Syndrome, Celiac Disease, etc. Even if I take a patient who is not complaining of gut health problems necessarily, I still inquire about their digestive health and work to create a plan to optimize it.
