As we observe World Mental Health Day on 10th October this year, I write this with both professional insight and deep respect for our vibrant Parsi community. In my years of clinical practice, I’ve had the privilege of working with many members of our community, and I’ve witnessed first-hand the quiet struggles that too many […]
Our heart’s well-being is shaped daily by the choices on our plate. While advice to lower cholesterol and exercise is important, true cardiovascular resilience goes beyond numbers and rules. Emerging research shows the gut plays a pivotal role, influencing inflammation, cholesterol and blood pressure. This World Heart Day, which falls on 29th September, 2025, let’s […]
Er. Zarrir Bhandara shares timeless nuggets of wisdom from our Zoroastrian religion, exploring its spiritual insights, ethical teachings and relevance in today’s world. Whether drawn from the Gathas, sacred traditions, or the lived experiences of the Zoroastrian community, each piece of wisdom serves as a guiding light in the journey of life, continuing to inspire […]
What is kindness in reality? Is it a simple act of compassion? A sentiment of altruism? A feeling of generosity or just an inherent virtue embedded in our DNA? Kindness springs from wells of compassion, overflows with an aura of purity built on acts and deeds of true human essence. Can kindness be measured? Or […]
Unrequited love, the experience of loving someone who doesn’t feel the same way, is a universal emotional challenge. It’s when one person develops romantic feelings for someone who doesn’t return the sentiment. It can evoke a deep sense of longing, heartache and confusion. While it may seem romantic to pine for someone from afar, unrequited […]
Why It’s Not Just Hormones… And What You Can Do About It You’re sitting at your desk, trying to finish one simple task, but your brain feels foggy… You’re snapping at your loved ones for no real reason… Tears spring up while watching a random advt. on TV… You can’t sleep well and you’re always […]
The universal beat is unstoppable, infinite and constant. In the greater scheme of things, we are tiny miniscule breaths. Collectively as the human species, we can perhaps build a future different than our past mistakes. But do we learn? Given the wreck, destruction and chaos the world finds itself in today, it seems not. We […]
As the sacred days of Muktad approach, culminating in Navroze on 15th August, few embody the spirit of this deeply spiritual observance like Ervad Zarrir Bhandara. With over five decades of dedicated service, his journey reflects not just personal devotion but a powerful preservation of Zoroastrian ritual and legacy. In this heartfelt conversation with Parsi […]
Over the past year, I’ve had dozens of patients walk into my clinic with the same hopeful question: “Doctor, should I start Ozempic or Mounjaro? I’ve heard it works like magic for weight loss!” I understand where this hope comes from. With celebrity endorsements, dramatic before-and-after photos, and the promise of shedding kilos without dieting, […]
Er. Zarrir Bhandara shares timeless nuggets of wisdom from our Zoroastrian religion, exploring its spiritual insights, ethical teachings and relevance in today’s world. Whether drawn from the Gathas, sacred traditions, or the lived experiences of the Zoroastrian community, each piece of wisdom serves as a guiding light in the journey of life, continuing to inspire […]
Er. Zarrir Bhandara shares timeless nuggets of wisdom from our Zoroastrian religion, exploring its spiritual insights, ethical teachings and relevance in today’s world. Whether drawn from the Gathas, sacred traditions, or the lived experiences of the Zoroastrian community, each piece of wisdom serves as a guiding light in the journey of life, continuing to inspire […]