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25/08/2025

Namaste! Webinar Notification*“Know Migraine to No Migraines – How to Minimise Migraines Without Med...

Namaste!

𝐖𝐞𝐛𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐫 𝐍𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧

*“𝐊𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐌𝐢𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐍𝐨 𝐌𝐢𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬 – 𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐨 𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐞 𝐌𝐢𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬 𝐖𝐢𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬”*

Live with Dr. Advait Kulkarni on *31st August, 11am*

Our mission is simple but powerful:

To help people become health-independent — and break free from the cycle of long-term medications.

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19/08/2025

“What Nature Gave Was Not in Their Hands — But What They Did With It, Was.”�👨‍👩‍👦🌱🧠✨

He’s 26 n...

“What Nature Gave Was Not in Their Hands — But What They Did With It, Was.”�👨‍👩‍👦🌱🧠✨

He’s 26 now.�Born with a rare condition called Sturge-Weber Syndrome — a neurological disorder that can cause seizures, developmental challenges, and visible facial birthmarks.
But when his family walks into the clinic, you don’t see struggle.�You see strength.�You see a father who radiates positivity.�You see a mother whose eyes sparkle with quiet joy.
And you see a son — calm, engaged, growing.�Still attending his special school, still learning, still smiling.

🧠 Despite a complex medical journey —�🌪️ Seizures in early years�🌿 Skin issues and allergies�💊 On multiple long-term anti-epileptic medications
He’s now been seizure-free for over 5 years. 🙌�Because of medicine? Yes.�But also because of something deeper…�Family. Routine. Love. Patience. ❤️

What moved us most wasn’t the clinical progress.�It was the emotional atmosphere in the room:
👨‍👦 A father who never once complained�👩‍👦 A mother whose joy was quiet, but complete�🫂 A family who has turned a genetic challenge into a story of growth

💬 What this story reminds us:
“You may not choose your genetics.�But you can choose how much love surrounds it.”
“Whatever nature throws at you —�can be softened, shaped, and even uplifted�with commitment, compassion, and consistent care.”

If you’re a parent of a child with a rare or chronic condition —�✨ You are not alone.�Your love matters more than any medication.�Your presence is healing.

With deep respect to this family and many like them 💛�🧠 HSR Neuro Clinic�

www.dradvaitkulkarni.com�
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04/08/2025

“She powered through mornings… until her brain powered down.” 🥣🧠💻

“𝐒𝐡𝐞 𝐩𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬… 𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐥 𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐩𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐝𝐨𝐰𝐧.”

🥣🧠💻

Every morning she rushed —

🫧 Packing lunches

💼 Managing work

🧺 Finishing chores

…but forgot the one person she needed to nourish: ℎ𝑒𝑟𝑠𝑒𝑙𝑓.

No breakfast.

No pause.

No breath.

And slowly, the symptoms started whispering:

😵 Dizziness during meetings

🧩 Confusion while talking

💭 Head tightness like a constant pressure band

🌙 Poor sleep, poor focus, poor peace.

🧠 Her diagnosis?

𝐓𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧-𝐓𝐲𝐩𝐞 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐞

It wasn’t just “in her head.”

It was in her 𝑙𝑖𝑓𝑒𝑠𝑡𝑦𝑙𝑒.

What we discovered in clinic was simple, yet powerful:

❌ Skipping breakfast

❌ Overloaded responsibilities

❌ Zero recovery rituals

= Chronic fatigue + daily headaches

🧬 𝐒𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐜 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭:

When you skip meals, your blood sugar drops — and your brain, being a glucose-hungry organ, suffers first.

➡️ Research shows: “Breakfast omission impairs memory, focus, and causes mood instability.”

(𝐻𝑜𝑦𝑙𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑒𝑡 𝑎𝑙., 𝐴𝑝𝑝𝑒𝑡𝑖𝑡𝑒, 2009)

Chronic stress and poor sleep further tighten the pain loops in tension-type headaches.

(𝐽𝑒𝑛𝑠𝑒𝑛 𝑒𝑡 𝑎𝑙., 𝐶𝑒𝑝ℎ𝑎𝑙𝑎𝑙𝑔𝑖𝑎, 2010)

🌼 𝐇𝐞𝐫 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐚𝐭𝐡 𝐍𝐨𝐰 𝐈𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐬:

✔️ Breakfast within 1 hour of waking

✔️ Yoga Nidra before bed

✔️ Anapana meditation — 10 min of pure presence

✔️ Emotional rest, not just physical rest

💬 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲 𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐬 𝐮𝐬:

🧭 '𝑌𝑜𝑢 𝑐𝑎𝑛’𝑡 𝑝𝑜𝑢𝑟 𝑓𝑟𝑜𝑚 𝑎𝑛 𝑒𝑚𝑝𝑡𝑦 𝑣𝑒𝑠𝑠𝑒𝑙.'

Headaches are not always due to disease.

Sometimes, they are the body’s way of asking:

“𝐂𝐚𝐧 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐩 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐦𝐞 𝐭𝐨𝐨?”

With love from

🧠 𝐻𝑆𝑅 𝑁𝑒𝑢𝑟𝑜 𝐶𝑙𝑖𝑛𝑖𝑐

www.dradvaitkulkarni.com

’tSkipBreakfast
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31/07/2025

When the Clock Breaks, the Brain Shakes ✨
She was doing well.�No seizures in over three years.�Minim...

When the Clock Breaks, the Brain Shakes ✨
She was doing well.�No seizures in over three years.�Minimal medication. Life felt normal again.
But when she moved abroad, everything changed.�🌍 New country.�⏰ Late nights.�🥖 Irregular meals.�💼 Rising stress.
And slowly… the seizures returned.�Not because the medication failed.�But because the rhythm did.

🧠 What many don’t realize:�For epilepsy, it’s not just the brain chemistry.�It’s the daily lifestyle clock that keeps the neurons calm.
✅ Consistent sleep�✅ Regular meal timings�✅ Stress regulation�✅ Morning light exposure
These aren’t “extras” — they are neuroprotective tools.�They stabilize brain excitability and prevent seizure triggers.�Even scientific studies back this:
🧾 “Sleep deprivation and circadian disruption are key triggers for seizures.” (Vaughn et al., Epilepsy & Behavior, 2021)�🧾 “Chronotherapy and lifestyle regulation can significantly improve seizure control.” (Karoly et al., Brain, 2018)

💬 What this story teaches us:�🧭 Healing isn’t just about pills.�It’s about patterns.�It’s about presence.�It’s about honoring your body clock.

🌿 Message from the Clinic:�If you live with epilepsy — or care for someone who does —�Remember this:�✨ Medication may calm the storm, �but it is rhythm that keeps the sky clear.
Let’s return to the basics:�Sleep well. Eat on time. Breathe.�Your brain is listening.
—�🧠 With love, �HSR Neuro Clinic�www.dradvaitkulkarni.com� For more info visit us at http://www.dradvaitkulkarni.com/latest-update//300?utm_source=facebookpage

26/07/2025

🌿 20 years of pain. 10+ top neurologists. Countless medicines.

🌿 20 years of pain. 10+ top neurologists. Countless medicines.

A 65-year-old woman came to me with chronic leg pain, disturbed sleep, and exhaustion — diagnosed as restless leg syndrome (RLS). Despite consultations in Delhi, Ahmedabad, Bangalore… nothing changed.

But here’s the truth: RLS is deeply linked to gut health, iron absorption, stress, and meal rhythms. (Ref: Trenkwalder et al., Nat Rev Neurol, 2018)

By correcting her meal timing, food choices, and adding just two targeted medicines, her sleep improved within days — and so did her leg symptoms.

Her husband’s gratitude, her surprise, and their shared joy touched me deeply.

✨ Teaching Moment:
Restless leg syndrome is often psychosomatic, fueled by gut issues, nutritional gaps, and chronic stress. Healing the gut improves iron metabolism, calms the nervous system, and transforms sleep quality. (Ref: Allen et al., Sleep Medicine Reviews, 2019)

Message: Evidence-based lifestyle intervention is the future — for RLS, migraine, fibromyalgia, asthma, and beyond.

— Dr. Advait Kulkarni
Neurologist | HSR Neuro Clinic
🌐 www.dradvaitkulkarni.com. For more info visit us at http://www.dradvaitkulkarni.com/latest-update//299?utm_source=facebookpage

11/07/2025

Do All Frequent Headache need an MRI Brain Scan?

🌿 *A young woman. Frequent headaches. A worried husband.*

But no MRI was needed. Just understanding.

Today, a 35-year-old woman came with her husband.

She has suffered from *migraine* for over 10 years — but in the last one month, it worsened to *twice a week*.

Her husband was understandably anxious.

*'Doctor, is something wrong in the brain? Should we do an MRI?'*

But after a calm discussion, the *real cause* became clear:

🛌 She was sleeping late and waking up early

🍽️ Skipping early meals (breakfast at 10 AM)

🍲 Having late dinners

🧠 Result? *Increased migraine frequency due to lifestyle issues.*

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🧠 *No red flags. No new symptoms. Just a tired brain.*

I took time to explain when MRIs are truly needed — and when they’re not.

He listened silently…

But when he left, *his face was calm. His fear had melted.*

He didn’t speak much — but *his eyes said it all:*

*'I’m relieved. My wife will be okay.'*

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🎯 *The insight for all of us:*

👉 Not all frequent headaches are serious.

👉 Less than *5%* of severe headaches are due to brain tumors.

👉 *Most migraines are lifestyle-triggered* and can be reversed with simple routine changes.

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🩺 As doctors, we must remind ourselves:

✨ *Explanations are sometimes more powerful than investigations.*

✨ *Empathy is often more effective than expensive tests.*

*One conversation can change a life. Literally.*

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🌼 If you or a loved one is suffering from frequent headaches,

First ask:

- Am I sleeping well?

- Am I eating on time?

- Am I overloaded mentally or emotionally?

*Most answers lie within your daily routine — not inside an MRI machine.*

With care and clarity,

*Dr. Advait Kulkarni*

Consultant Neurologist | HSR Neuro Clinic

🌐 www.dradvaitkulkarni.com

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03/07/2025

👧 “Doctor, is something wrong in my brain?”

Her eyes were wide. Her voice, trembling.

She was just 15 years old — with daily headaches and vomiting for 10 days.

Her MRI showed features of raised intracranial tension.

Her father and uncle came in first.

There was fear in their eyes — not just of the test, but of the unknown.

They had seen senior neurologists.

They were told about lumbar puncture and pressure monitoring.

The child was terrified.

And so was her father — though he tried to cover it with questions, logic, and analysis.

💡 But I could see it clearly…

This was not fear alone.

This was deep, pure love — masked as worry.

And sometimes, too much intellectualising makes even the treating doctor uncomfortable.

I sat with them.

No rush. No jargon.

Just a calm voice and a clear plan.

💉 We did the lumbar puncture.

🧠 We confirmed the diagnosis — Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension (IIH).

🧘 She recovered beautifully.

✨ The message I want to share:

Neurological disorders may sound scary.

But with the right intervention, at the right time, from the right hands —

🔹 they are often reversible.

🔹 Fear can turn into trust.

🔹 Healing can happen.

🩺 To every family feeling lost in the maze of scans, terms, and tests:

You don’t need to understand everything.

You just need someone who listens, holds space, and walks you through it.

That’s where real medicine begins.

— Dr. Advait Kulkarni

Neurologist | HSR Neuro Clinic
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24/06/2025

🌿 When the Pressure Wasn’t Just in the Mind…

She came in with a 10-day history of headache.
No vomiting, no blurred vision, no seizures.
Just a constant holocranial pressure that made it hard to think, study, or be herself.

Her MRI was non-revealing.
But her fundus told us a different story — clear papilledema.
CSF opening pressure was borderline — 220 mm H₂O.
Some would have dismissed it. We didn’t.

We started her on acetazolamide, supported her gut health, corrected constipation, and brought rhythm into her life.
Two months later, she came back with no headache.
Papilledema had reversed. Gut healed. Mind calm.

⸻

Another girl, a week later.
Similar story, but more intense.

Severe headache. Vomiting. Diplopia.
MRI showed raised ICT.
CSF pressure: 340 mm H₂O — no ambiguity here.

We caught it early, started anti-edema therapy, and closely monitored her vision.
She felt seen, not rushed. Understood, not dismissed.

⸻

Two different girls.
One had subtle signs. One had classic symptoms.
Both were heard deeply. Both are healing.

⸻

Not every headache is a migraine.
Not every normal MRI is the full story.
And not every teenage complaint is “just stress.”

Sometimes, the pressure is real.
Inside the brain.
And often, also inside the life.

We don’t just treat pressure here.
We listen, investigate, support, and walk alongside.

That’s what healing demands.

— Dr. Advait Kulkarni
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20/06/2025

Today, I met a true hero in the clinic… not the patient, but her caregiver.

An 87-year-old husband walked in, gently holding the hand of his 83-year-old wife, who is battling Alzheimer’s dementia.

He smiled as he said, “Doctor, I may be retired from my job… but not from my duty. I am in service of my wife.”

What followed was a moving reminder of what love, service, and optimism can look like — even in the 80s.

Despite his age, his enthusiasm, energy, and unshakable positivity lit up the room.

He sleeps less, eats irregularly, and spends his whole day attending to her needs — yet not a single complaint. Only joy.

His secret?

A mindset that says “I still want to give, serve, contribute.”

No bitterness. No helplessness. Just pure seva bhav — the spirit of loving service.

It moved me deeply.

My message to all of you:

Age is just a number.

The desire to care and contribute is not limited by the body — only by the mind.

If you want to prevent dementia, start today:

• Stay mentally and physically active

• Maintain a strong daily routine

• Avoid overuse of mobile apps and passive entertainment

• Engage in crosswords, sudoku, conversations, social time

• Read, write, pursue hobbies

• Help your family – it keeps your soul alive

You are never too old to love. Never too old to serve. Never too old to grow.

Let this couple’s story inspire you to live with purpose and positivity – at every age.

– Dr. Advait Kulkarni

Neurologist | Dementia Care | HSR Neuro Clinic
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13/06/2025

🌟 *She had epilepsy. She also had a healthy baby.*

A true story of courage, care… and the power of modern medicine.

I met a young mother today.

She has been living with *epilepsy* for 4 years.

With regular treatment, she remained *seizure-free for 3 years* — even through her *entire pregnancy* — and now has a *healthy 1-year-old child.*

✨ *This is the miracle of consistent care and correct medication.*

Yesterday, however, she missed her dose.

She hadn’t been sleeping well — her baby kept her up — and in the early morning, she had a seizure.

💡 *What went wrong?*

👉 Missing medication

👉 Poor sleep

👉 Triggered seizure recurrence

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🧠 *Important insight for every person with epilepsy (PWE):*

✅ *Epilepsy is a treatable and manageable neurological condition*

✅ *Most people can lead a normal, full life with the right care*

✅ *Seizure-free years are what determine duration of treatment — not just calendar years*

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💊 *Never stop or skip epilepsy medication without guidance.*

🚫 *Missing doses may restart the entire clock for treatment.*

🛏️ *Sleep well. Avoid triggers. Consult regularly.*

💬 Even one conversation with your neurologist can change your journey.

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🇮🇳 *In India, epilepsy is still stigmatized — especially for women.*

Many face difficulty in marriage, work, and social life.

But the truth is:

🎓 *Epilepsy doesn’t stop brilliance.*

🌍 Many global leaders have lived with epilepsy, including:

- *Vincent Van Gogh* (artist)

- *Harriet Tubman* (activist)

- *Julius Caesar* (Roman emperor)

- *Neil Young* (musician)

- *Prince* (legendary artist)

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🌟 *You are not your condition.*

You are your commitment.

With regular medication and expert care, epilepsy patients can live seizure-free and chase any dream.

With awareness,

*Dr. Advait Kulkarni*

Consultant Neurologist | HSR Neuro Clinic

🌐 www.dradvaitkulkarni.com

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07/06/2025

🧠 *𝐀 𝐟𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐧 𝐚 𝐰𝐡𝐞𝐞𝐥𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐢𝐫. 𝐀 𝐬𝐨𝐧 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐚 𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐬𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐞.*

This was not just a case of Parkinsonism — it was a story of love, perspective… and quiet strength.

I saw a gentleman with *Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP)* — a rare neurological condition.

He could no longer walk. His speech was fading.

But his son… was standing beside him — *smiling with warmth, care, and silent strength.*

Later, the son opened up:

*'Doctor, sometimes I feel depressed and overwhelmed. I don’t know what to do.'*

I gently shared a truth with him:

*'Your father is not a helpless old man.

He is a powerful human being who has lived a life of dignity — a government officer who served thousands, raised a family with honesty, stood tall in society.

Now, he is affected by a disease — but *his soul remains strong.*

And when you see him this way, you no longer feel pity. You feel reverence.'*

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💡 *The teaching?*

👉 In progressive neurological conditions like PSP, medicines can help… but only so far.

👉 The real strength often comes from *the mindset of the caregiver*.

👉 When you stop seeing the patient as broken — and start seeing them as *a dignified human affected by illness* — the whole energy changes.

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🌿 *The message I want to share:*

🩺 Even when healing is not possible, *honoring is always possible.*

🧠 Love. Dignity. Perspective. These are also medicines.

If you're a caregiver, remember:

You’re not alone.

Your presence matters more than you know.

You’re not just helping someone survive — *you’re helping them be seen.*

With deep respect,

*Dr. Advait Kulkarni*

Consultant Neurologist | HSR Neuro Clinic

🌐 www.dradvaitkulkarni.com

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31/05/2025

🌿 *Happiness is not about what happens to you.
It's about what you choose to become.*

Yesterday, I met a 70-year-old woman diagnosed with *Motor Neuron Disease (MND)* —
a degenerative disorder that weakens the body's ability to move, speak, and even swallow.

She had:
🧠 Bulbar onset symptoms (difficulty in speaking and swallowing)
🥣 A feeding tube (PEG) inserted recently

And yet…
She entered my clinic *smiling.*
Her daughter and son-in-law stood beside her — *beaming with positivity.*

They knew the truth.
They knew the prognosis.
They knew time was limited.

But *they chose joy.*
They chose love.
They chose life.

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💬 *This encounter taught me a powerful truth:*

We all know we are going to die someday.
But *we forget how to live today.*

Happiness is *not* determined by:
❌ Perfect health
❌ Riches
❌ Absence of suffering

It is determined by:
✅ Your attitude
✅ Your acceptance
✅ Your ability to love despite everything

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✨ *We all carry battles inside us.*
✨ *We all face storms invisible to others.*
But happiness...
_is still our sacred choice._

🧠💛 *Your situation doesn't define your spirit.
Your spirit defines your situation.*

Choose wisely. Choose joy.
Every single day.

With gratitude,
*Dr. Advait Kulkarni*
Consultant Neurologist | HSR Neuro Clinic
www.dradvaitkulkarni.com
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