Deepti Kumar

Photo credit: Wix In Sanskrit, Yoga means “to unite”. It refers to the integration of mind, body and spirt to unlock our higher potential. Yoga is no longer a practice confined to the east. It has become very popular and common throughout the world, with gyms, studios, spas, and holistic centers offering a plethora of yoga classes.   Yoga and Ayurveda Yoga closely aligns with its sister science Ayurveda that literally means “the science of life”. Ayurveda focuses on diet, lifestyle, breath...

Did you know that 7.2 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s in 2025 and this number is expected to triple by 2050? What is Alzheimer’s Disease (AD)?   Alzheimer’s is the most common type of dementia. It is a progressive neurological brain disease characterized by accumulation of beta amyloid plaques and tau protein tangles that causes irreversible brain damage. The part of the brain first affected by this disease is associated with learning and memory. Hence the early symptoms of...

Photo credit: wix.com What is Huntington’s Disease?   Huntington’s Disease (HD) is a rare genetic disorder that causes progressive brain cell death impacting movement, behavior and cognition. It is caused by a mutation in the Huntington (HTT) gene and is inherited in an autosomal dominant manner. According to the Genetic and Rare Disease Center (GARD) there are fewer than 5000 people in the US with Huntington’s disease. Most people who inherit the mutation are normal for decades, then develop...