This space brings together medical thinking, essays, and creative work — where medicine meets writing, and sometimes steps aside to let it speak.
Essays published every Thursday. Alternate Sundays feature one-minute articles in The Unprescribed.
Medicine & The Body
Thoughtful writing on health and medicine, welcoming anyone interested in understanding the body, the mind, and everyday medical questions.
Mind & Meaning
Reflective writing that lingers on mental heath, lived experience, social realities, and the quiet work of becoming human.
Books & Works
Published and collaborative books, anthologies, poetry, and longer pieces of writing shaped by curiosity and storytelling.
Talks
Invited talks with students and instititions on emotional well-being, stress management, and balancing life, work and personal passions.
The Unprescribed series
Mini-articles exploring thoughts, habits, and quiet practices prescribed by a doctor for everyday well-being, beyond the prescription pad.
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5 Menstrual Hygiene Tips Every Woman Should Know (Doctor-Backed)
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5 Indian Herbs for Hair Growth, Nourishment and a Cooler, Healthier Scalp
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3 Simple Ways to Relieve Summer Headaches and Migraines Fast
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Calm Anger Naturally: 4 Mammalian Reflexes That Reset Your Stress Response
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Micro-Joy Medicine: 5 Tiny Rituals That Improve Mood Naturally
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The 10-Minute Dopamine Reset: Why Boredom Improves Mental Clarity
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A Small Grounding Ritual: A Lipstick Routine for Mindfulness
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Seven Things Doctors Wish They Could Prescribe For Valentine’s Week
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Three Nervous System Resets for a Gentler February
Latest Articles
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Is Vaping Safer Than Smoking? The Truth About E-Cigarette Health Risks
Vaping vs smoking: understand the health risks of e-cigarettes, including heart disease, lung damage, and nicotine addiction.
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5 Hantavirus Myths Spreading Online Right Now: Real Facts + How to Stay Safe
Hantavirus panic is spreading rapidly online, but how dangerous is the virus really? Learn the real medical facts about…
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Newer Therapies for IBD Sufferers: Exploring the Sleep Link
Poor sleep may trigger IBD flares. Learn how sleep affects gut inflammation in Crohn’s and ulcerative colitis, and what…
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Screen Time and ADHD in Children: Understanding the Link
A Quick Test: If you can read this entire article without the urge to switch apps, skip ahead, or…
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Is Drinking Water Enough in Summer? Signs of Hidden Dehydration + How to Stay Hydrated
Is water enough in summer? Learn signs of hidden dehydration, electrolyte imbalance, and how to stay hydrated and prevent…
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What Your Child Needs to Hear on Result Day (Not What You Think)
What to say to your child after exam results? A simple, evidence-based guide to reduce stress, support mental health,…
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Period Self-Care Kit: 6 Doctor-Backed Ways to Relieve Cramps, Bloating and Fatigue Naturally
Struggling with period cramps, bloating, and fatigue? Discover 6 simple, doctor-backed self-care tools to ease menstrual pain naturally at…
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Parkinson’s Disease: What If We’ve Been Looking at It All Wrong?
Parkinson’s disease is changing. New research on symptoms, causes, brain networks, and treatment is transforming how we understand and…
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High-Functioning Anxiety: Recognising the Subtle Symptoms
You appear organised, productive, and in control, yet your body stays tense and your mind never truly switches off.…
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Bipolar Disorder Tools: Practical Supports to manage mania & depression
Explore bipolar disorder, including symptoms of mania and depression, and practical tools to manage mood swings, improve sleep, stabilise…
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