Vaidya Shikha Prakash

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Vaidya Shikha Prakash

Ayurvedic Physician & CEO Padaav Speciality Ayurvedic Treatment Center
Dehradun . New Delhi . Rudrapur . Ahemdabad

14/01/2026

Three years this Makar Sankranti.

We live in a complicated time for Ayurveda. It is everywhere packaged as lifestyle, reduced to a fashionable SEO keyword, spoken of casually. And yet, in the same breath, it is questioned, trolled, dismissed as pseudoscience, or met with silence when it enters the space of serious disease and therapeutic responsibility. Somewhere between admiration and rejection, belief and skepticism, this science stands today.

As a third-generation Vaidya, working not in wellness trends but in therapeutic Ayurveda, dealing with complex, chronic, and often fatal conditions, these 365 × 3 days have been demanding physically, mentally, and emotionally. Often lonely. Marked by endless travel, long conversations, difficult decisions, and quiet self-doubt.

Taking over leadership from my father and carrying forward a legacy built on discipline, rigour, and outcomes has only added to that responsibility.

Inheriting work is easy; earning continuity is not. Building trust every day, growing a team, strengthening systems, refining protocols, and documenting outcomes has meant learning to lead with steadiness rather than speed.

Staying relevant has required more than preserving tradition. It has meant upgrading knowledge continuously, engaging with science, questioning our own practice, responding to a changing era, and aligning with the real needs of today’s patients. In this space, belief is never enough. Only integrity, consistency, and outcomes matter.

Makar Sankranti marks a shift toward light and direction. As I complete three years of leading Padaav - Speciality Ayurvedic Treatment Center, I do so with clarity and resolve. This path was never chosen for ease or validation it was chosen for responsibility. This is the work I committed my life to. And the journey has only just begun.

12/01/2026

Pancreatitis is no longer the disease we once understood it to be.

Changing demographics and evolving etiologies are becoming increasingly evident in clinical practice.

At with over 2,500+ patient registries, we are now able to reflect more clearly on these shifts;
who is being affected, why the patterns are changing, and what this means for future management

Looking forward to sharing these observations and insights at :
“Pancreatitis Revisited: Changing Demographics and Evolving Etiologies.”

14 Jan 2026 | 4:00–5:00 PM IST
Hosted by Assimilate by Medvarsity

18/12/2025

I’ve been training for close to 8 years, with focused strength work over the last few. Over time, movement has become more than exercise for me, it’s become a way of staying grounded. It has building endurance, both physical and emotional, and taught me how to stay with discomfort without giving up on myself.

As a woman, and now in my late 30s, I’ve come to understand this clearly: muscle is not about appearance it’s about protection. It supports our bones, hormones, metabolism, and long-term independence. Strength is not the opposite of softness; it allows us to carry life with more ease.

Being an Ayurveda practitioner, I’m often asked why I lift weights or whether yoga alone should be enough. The truth is women NEED strength as much as we need flexibility, rest, nourishment, and emotional safety.

That said, health is never just exercise. It’s how we eat, how we sleep, how we think, the relationships we nurture, and the rhythm we live by.

Some days I lift.
Some days I move gently.
Some days I skip and that’s okay.

Movement shouldn’t feel forced or punishing. It should become part of life, like brushing your teeth natural and non-negotiable, yet kind.

For women especially, consistency matters more than intensity.

Health is built quietly in rhythm, return, and self-respect.

16/12/2025

As we evolve, our relationship with our parents evolves too.

There are phases of deep gratitude, moments of resistance, learning and unlearning, acceptance and rejection : sometimes all at once. Life doesn’t move in straight lines, and neither do we.

Lately, I’ve been very aware of my inner contrasts; the heightened clarity, the emotional intensity, the quiet lows, the sharp reflections. In these shifting inner states, I see how much of me is shaped by the environment I grew up in. The strength to endure. The sensitivity to feel deeply. The courage to express. The tendency to question.

Looking at this, I truly feel I am 50–50 of my parents their resilience and their tenderness, their discipline and their compassion and yet, somewhere in between, I am learning to hold my own centre with awareness and grace.

Art, for me, becomes a safe mirror in these moments. It holds what I feel without asking me to explain it. It reminds me that expression is not indulgence, it is survival, healing, and truth. I believe deeply in never stopping the act of expressing, especially when life feels intense, layered, or overwhelming.

Wishing my parents a very happy 42nd wedding anniversary.

Grateful for the roots that shaped me, the lessons that continue to unfold, and the love that quietly holds us all.

Thank you .joyart for this beautiful art!!

21/11/2025

My first Aspire Retreat & Convocation (ARC’25) at the beautiful UPES campus felt like a full-circle moment. I’m officially a graduate of Aspire Circle, Cohort 14.

When I joined last year, I had no idea what this journey would unfold. But through the modules, discussions, readings, reflections, and those quiet moments of honesty with oneself… it transformed me in ways that are hard to fully capture.

What I can say is this:

It taught me the deepest layers of life, leadership, inner strength and the quiet art of “keeping on.”

This year’s theme, ‘The Seeker’s Conundrum: Patience or Impatience’, held a paradox at the heart of impact leadership:
When to wait, when to push.
When to persist, when to surrender.
How to stay centred and grounded while navigating complexity.

The three days of sessions, celebrations, panels, and conversations shifted something within me, offering a fresh lens to view not just leadership but life itself.

I'm grateful to be part of a community of 375+ impact leaders across the country. Deep gratitude to Amit Bhatia for building this movement, and to Rām Sharma, PhD for bringing me into this circle.

Most of all, I carry with me the friendships, reflections, and a sense of belonging to a community that thinks deeply and leads with heart.

If I were to list everything I’ve learned, it would be endless.

For now gratitude. For the fellowship, the cohort, the mentors, and the moments that shaped me.

And for those who know… KADANG! ⚡️💛

27/10/2025

Upcoming Consultation Schedule

Consult Vaidya Shikha Prakash, Senior Ayurveda Consultant & CEO, for consultations:

📍 Ahmedabad – 23rd November 2025, Sunday
📍 Delhi – 30th November 2025, Sunday
📍 Kolkata – 6th December 2025, Saturday

For appointments, call or WhatsApp:
📞 94111 47643 | 79969 99984

🔗 padaav.com |

23/10/2025

Every Diwali reminds us that light finds its way even in places shadowed by illness and uncertainty.

This year, as lamps lit up the corridors of , a little one held on a bit longer not ready to go home after completing his 21-day residential treatment.

For most, 21 days may sound brief, but for a child living with recurrent episodes of abdominal pain, nausea, or fear of food due to pancreatitis, these days mark a turning point.

Our residential care combines Ayurvedic medicines, tailored diets, structured rest, and emotional rehabilitation ; a holistic approach that doesn’t just treat symptoms but helps restore balance and confidence.

What makes this story special is its growing relevance. Over the past few years, we have observed an alarming rise in pediatric pancreatitis, mirroring global trends. Studies now suggest that nearly 15–20% of childhood pancreatic disorders are not linked to alcohol or trauma but to metabolic imbalances, viral infections, early exposure to processed foods, and inflammatory gut patterns. These children often spend weeks hospitalized, their families emotionally and financially drained, with little long-term support.

At Padaav, we are working to change that narrative. Our standardized Ayurvedic protocol for pancreatitis has helped hundreds, including many children, achieve arrested disease progression, improved digestion, weight gain, and reduced relapse rates.

Our patient registry, now over 2,300 documented cases, is helping us map outcomes with unprecedented depth in Ayurvedic practice.

And amidst all the data and documentation, there are moments like these - a child who doesn’t want to leave, a smile returning to a worried parent’s face, a kitchen filled with the aroma of simple food cooked with care.
That, for us, is Diwali.

The celebration of light not just the one we see, but the one we restore.Because every time someone regains health, hope, and faith in life it feels like the brightest diya has been lit.

21/10/2025

Diwali 2025 ✨

Like every year, we found reasons to celebrate to dress up, eat well, light up our homes, meet, talk, and rekindle joy. And somewhere amidst it all, we also fought our minds and tried to break old patterns.
Festivals remind us that, in the end, nothing truly matters ; except showing up, believing in life, and choosing light.

For me, it’s another beautiful day to reset, to find light again, and to do my bit while I’m here. 🪔

10/10/2025

This year, Mental Health Day feels personal.
There are days when strength feels heavy and silence feels safer than words.

But I’m learning that it’s okay to pause : to rest, to feel, to start again slowly.

Because resilience isn’t about never falling.
It’s about finding your way back, one gentle breath at a time.

30/09/2025

Being partially Bengali, Durga Puja and especially Ashtami have always been more than just rituals for me, they are reminders of the power of Shakti. Each year, I find myself drawing deeper strength from Ma Durga, surrendering a little more, and realigning with my higher self.

The feminine, the universal energy, it is She who inspires, protects, and transforms. 🙏🌸

"या देवी सर्वभूतेषु शक्तिरूपेण संस्थिता।
नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमो नमः॥"

May we all remember that Ma resides within us, giving us the courage to become who we are meant to be. 🌺✨

23/09/2025

Ayurveda Day 2025

Ayurveda today sits in a strange place. On one side, it is reduced to hashtags and detox teas. On the other, it is dismissed as pseudoscience. Between glorification and rejection, its real essence is lost.

But Ayurveda was never about fads, fear-mongering, or the myth of a “one-plant solution.” It is a science of life- a system of observation, prevention, and alignment, codified thousands of years ago and increasingly validated by modern research.

Charaka defined its purpose clearly:
" Swasthasya swasthya rakshanam, aturasya vikara prashamanam ca"
(To preserve the health of the healthy, and to relieve the illness of the diseased).

That is not philosophy. That is science ; preventive, curative, pragmatic.
When Ayurveda speaks of:

1. Dinacharya (daily routines in tune with circadian rhythm) : today’s chronobiology proves it.
2. Ahara (food as medicine) : modern nutrition science echoes it.
3. Ritucharya (seasonal adaptation) : public health and climate medicine now demand it.

This year, as Uttarakhand and the Himalayas witnessed devastating floods and erratic monsoons, the theme “Ayurveda for People and Planet” feels urgent.

Rising inflammation in human bodies and rising instability in our ecosystems are not separate, they are mirrors of the same imbalance.

Ayurveda saw this connection long before “planetary health” became a global conversation.
✨ Ayurveda is not pseudoscience.
✨ It is not luxury.
✨ It is not fear-mongering.
✨ It is the science of life—relevant and necessary in 2025.

From the Himalayas, with humility and hope 🌍!!

13/09/2025

Talking about cancer is never easy, but it’s always necessary.

Honoured to share my recent podcast with Dr.Sajjan Rajpurohit, Senior Medical Oncologist at Medanta Hospital.

We spoke about cancer, not as one disease, but as a complex challenge that needs awareness, timely treatment, and collaboration.

A key part of our conversation was pancreatic cancer and its close link with chronic pancreatitis, an area we work deeply on at Padaav through evidence-based Ayurvedic protocols.

What stood out was the need for integrative, future-ready healthcare - where modern medicine and Ayurveda come together for prevention and cure.

Grateful to Dr. Sajjan for always being there as a guide and colleague. Truly one of the finest doctors I’ve met.

https://youtu.be/OwNfMLEWcX0

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