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Research Notes
Research Notes offers a window into the latest scientific findings and evidence-based insights. Here, complex research is distilled into clear, actionable knowledge—exploring innovations in health, community care, and global wellbeing.


Impact of a Daily Exercise Programme: Insights from the Move2Thrive
The growing burden of mental ill-health, chronic stress, and physical inactivity has intensified interest in scalable, community-based wellbeing interventions. Digital programmes that integrate movement and mental-health support are increasingly visible; however, robust, real-world datasets examining sustained daily engagement remain limited. This research note summarises key insights from the Move2Thrive dataset, generated through a 12-week digital community programme delive

DR Neha Sharma
Dec 30, 20253 min read


Insights from a Three-Year Evaluation of the Aarogyam Online Health Community
Digital communities have become an increasingly visible component of contemporary health and wellbeing support, particularly in contexts where conventional services struggle to provide continuity, accessibility, or culturally responsive care. The recently published paper on the Aarogyam Online Health Community (OHC) contributes to this evolving field by presenting a three-year, longitudinal, practice-based evaluation of a community-led digital wellbeing platform operating at

DR Neha Sharma
Dec 27, 20253 min read


Bridging the Gap Evidence from Homeopathy Practice-Based Effectiveness Studies
Homeopathy has long sparked debate, often centered on controlled clinical trials conducted in laboratory settings. These trials provide valuable insights but may not fully capture what happens in everyday clinical practice. What if the true evidence of homeopathy’s effectiveness lies not only in controlled labs but also in real-world physician-led care? This post explores the emerging field of Practice-Based Effectiveness Studies in homeopathy and why they matter for anyone i

DR Neha Sharma
Dec 18, 20253 min read


Sapta Karma: Innovation in Ayurvedic Detoxification
A personalized Ayurvedic detox using tailored supplements, offering an accessible alternative to Panchakarma.

DR Neha Sharma
Nov 8, 20254 min read


Yoga for Health or Harm? Lessons from Real Practice
Clinical and practice data indicate that when yoga is not practiced with proper knowledge and awareness, it can lead to unintended harm.

DR Neha Sharma
Mar 5, 20256 min read


Sound Healing for Chronic Pain: New Insights from EPA 2024
In April 2024, groundbreaking findings from a study on the effectiveness of an Internet-delivered sound healing intervention for...

DR Neha Sharma
Sep 28, 20243 min read


The Road Less Traveled: Challenges in Integrating Yoga and Ayurveda into the NHS
The journey toward integrating Yoga and Ayurveda into the mainstream UK healthcare system has been both challenging and enlightening. As...

DR Neha Sharma
Sep 24, 20242 min read


The Delicate Balance of Immunity and Inflammation: Where Are We Going Wrong?
The immune system and inflammation are deeply intertwined. Inflammation is the body's natural response to threats like infections,...

DR Neha Sharma
Sep 24, 20243 min read


Community-Academy Collaboration: Insights from the Chaitanya Utsav Study
A recent published study, assessed the efficacy of the Chaitanya Utsav , an event that involves collaboration between the community and...

DR Neha Sharma
Aug 24, 20242 min read


Pain matters- which is why we need to deepen our understanding of Pain in BAME
Trauma is often an underlying factor in chronic pain and illness, yet there is frequently a lack of awareness about trauma and PTSD...

DR Neha Sharma
Aug 22, 20243 min read


A New Era for Ayurveda: A-PBRN’s First Scientific Report
The Ayurveda-Practice-Based Research Network (A-PBRN) is the first of its kind in the UK

DR Neha Sharma
Sep 21, 20223 min read


Aarogyam’s 12-Step Program for Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome at RCCM UK
12-Step Program for Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

DR Neha Sharma
Sep 4, 20223 min read


Transitioning to Community-Based Mental Health Rehabilitation: Insights from the Ayu-Psychiatry Care Initiative
Mental health care is evolving, particularly in developing regions where access to comprehensive services can be limited. A...

DR Neha Sharma
Jun 20, 20222 min read
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