We grew up with turmeric milk for a cold, oil massages for a headache, and prayers whispered over our foreheads when our hearts were heavy. Our nani’s nuskhe (grandmother’s remedies) weren’t just folk traditions — they were survival, healing, and comfort passed through generations. But how do we reconcile those ancestral practices with the realities of mental health in today’s world? This is where tradition meets therapy, and where we learn that healing doesn’t have to look Western to be valid. Reclaiming Ancestral Wisdom Traditional South Asian remedies weren’t just physical cures. They often doubled as emotional and spiritual support: These rituals hold space for peace in a world that…