Ready to be your best you yet? It’s time to Be HEALTHistic. Join cardiologist Dr. Stephen Sinatra, and naturopathic physician Dr. Drew Sinatra — the father-and-son doctor duo with decades of experience in both integrative and conventional medicine — as they explore real solutions for achieving true wellness. Featuring expert guests along the way, Be HEALTHistic brings you a deep, balanced exploration of topics all the way from food as medicine and the mind-body connection, to raising healthy families and finding safe alternatives to prescription drugs. Be HEALTHistic cuts through the confusion, with simple, straightforward advice you can trust as you blaze your own path to optimal wellness.
Ayurveda…it means “the knowledge of life” and for thousands of years, ancient cultures have used Ayurvedic medicine to achieve optimal health. In this week’s episode of Be HEALTHistic, Dr. Drew Sinatra welcomes back a previous guest — integrative neurologist, Ayurvedic practitioner and author, Dr. Kulreet Chaudhary — to share her overview of Ayurvedic medicine and how these principles can be used to improve your health. First, Dr. Chaudhary talks about the main principles of Ayurvedic medicine and why lifestyle choices are key. She explains the three main “doshas” — Vata, Pitta, and Kapha — and how to find out which one best applies to you. She also shares a patient story that demonstrates the power of Ayurveda to heal the body and the mind. Next, Dr. Chaudhary discusses her treatment process, and why healing the gut is an essential first step. She describes an Ayurvedic detox therapy called Panchakarma, and how it works to remove stubborn toxins from the body. Finally, Dr. Chaudhary shares her unique point of view of life in the U.S. vs. India, and gives her top tip for using Ayurveda to improve your daily life. Don’t miss this truly fascinating episode of Be HEALTHistic!
