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Today we are in conversation with Ayurvedic doctor Dr. Avanti Kumar-Singh where we discuss longevity through the lens of intergenerational trauma, colonization, ecological collapse, and how the ancient practice of Ayurvedic medicine might contain remidies for what ails our modern health crises.
Avanti Kumar-Singh, MD, is an internationally recognized Ayurveda and integrative medicine practitioner, certified yoga therapist, and former ER doctor. Her approach blends Western medicine with the ancient wisdom of Ayurveda from her South Asian lineage. Dr. Avanti is the former co-lead facilitator at Northwestern Medicine’s Osher Center for Integrative Health, hosts The Healing Catalyst podcast, and offers courses on integrative medicine. She is a sought-after speaker and advisor in the wellness community, sharing her expertise with Fortune 500 companies, top academic institutions, and leading industry and medical conferences. Her work has been featured in Huffington Post, Goop, mindbodygreen, and more.
Her new book is The Longevity Formula: Ayurvedic Principles to Reduce Inflammation, Increase Cellular Repair, and Live With Vitality (Sounds True, 2024).
Topics:
00:00 Introduction to Dr. Avanti Kumar-Singh
01:33 Inspiration Behind ‘The Longevity Formula’
03:54 Understanding Lifespan vs. Health Span
05:42 Ayurveda’s Role in Longevity
06:55 Integrating Ancient Practices with Modern Medicine
09:58 The Concept of Balance in Ayurveda
15:39 Ayurveda in Modern India
20:25 Inflammation and Its Impact on Health
24:33 Nourishing the Tissues: Connecting Practices
25:00 Understanding Inflammation: Signs and Symptoms
26:08 Listening to Your Body: Symptoms as Information
28:59 Ayurveda and Circadian Rhythms
32:47 Seasonal Eating: Aligning with Nature
35:30 Energetic Medicine: The Blueprint of Health
43:31 Practical Tips for Longevity
47:09 The Importance of Connection
49:06 Final Thoughts and Reflections
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