Sleep & stress wellness: A new “micro-recovery” trend is pushing tiny breaks as a practical way to boost focus and resilience, while a separate report highlights peppermint tea as a bedtime option with mixed effects on sleep onset depending on the person. Traditional mind-body research: Uttarakhand is convening Sanskrit scholars and doctors to study mantra therapy more scientifically, with emphasis on correct pronunciation and ethics. Ayurveda infrastructure: Odisha laid groundwork to upgrade a 100-bed government Ayurvedic hospital in Bhubaneswar and build a pharmacy warehouse, aiming to modernize care and improve medicine storage. Food safety crackdown: Maharashtra’s FDA action included suspending licences of six Domino’s outlets over hygiene and record-keeping failures, and permanently cancelling four Ayurvedic establishments in Gondia for public-health risks. Pain & complementary care: Experts point to acupuncture as a well-studied add-on for chronic low back pain, and a separate explainer breaks down what chiropractors can (and can’t) do. Metabolic health from kitchen staples: Reviews and expert explainers keep spotlighting cinnamon for lower blood sugar and cholesterol, plus amla and coriander/dhaniya as researched, low-risk supportive options. Wellness in community settings: Lahaina Jodo Mission is set to host another detox and wellness workshop featuring community acupuncture and stress support.