Dr. Kulreet Chaudhary, MD, is a neurologist, neuroscientist and an internationally recognized expert in the ancient practice of Ayurvedic medicine. Chaudhary is the author of “The Prime” (Penguin Random House, 2016) and “Sound Medicine” (Harper Collins, 2020); is a pioneer in the field of integrative medicine and is a highly sought-after speaker, researcher and adviser … Continue reading How Your Brain Talks to Your Body
30 years ago, I stood at the bay window behind my left shoulder, and I watched my grandpa die on our front lawn. This was a pivotal moment for me. This is the reason that I freeze up when there’s an emergency - even a mild one, like when my child gets a nosebleed. This … Continue reading Acknowledging Trauma, 30 Years Later
It's February, the month of loooooove, so I can't NOT talk about the importance of relationships to your overall well-being. While loneliness is just as detrimental to your health as smoking, there are numerous studies showing that having healthy relationships increase your quality of life and longevity! Those with social support have better mental health, cardiovascular health, immune system … Continue reading How Relationships Impact Your Health
A regular practice of meditation increases gray matter in your brain, which can help with decision-making, empathy, memory, and of course - improved mood and focus. (I write more about the topic here). But how do we make it practical and work in our crazy, busy lives? In this packed episode of the podcast, we … Continue reading How to Add Meditation and Mindfulness Into Your New Year
Matt Erb is a physiotherapist, senior faculty member with The Center for Mind Body Medicine, instructor at The Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine, and the Founder of Embody Your Mind, which specializes in high quality writing, teaching, and consulting in integrative and mind-body medicine topics. In this episode we discuss the powerful mind/body connection … Continue reading Understanding the Mind/Body Connection on a Deeper Level
