Ancient Ayurvedic Wisdom with Dr. Bhaswati Bhattacharya

In this episode, Michelle sits down with Dr. Bhaswati Bhattacharya, MD to talk about Ayurvedic medicine, the status of our current medical system, and ancient Ayurvedic wisdom. They discuss: Dr. B’s unique background combining Western & traditional Eastern medicineIntro to AyurvedaDosha types explained, and how they can adapt with the weather/ seasonsHow we can incorporate cultural foods into an Ayurvedic eating patternHow Intuitive Eating may be contradictory to traditional Ayurvedic practicesWhy chronic disease rates are so high Subscribe to get your weekly dose of NYC-style-sarcasm, nutritional nuance and messages of healing.Links:QUIZ: Find your Dosha type! Medical error: The 3rd leading cause of death Here’s where to find Dr. Bhattacharya: Follow Dr. B on FacebookFollow Dr. B on InstagramFollow Dr. B on TwitterConnect with Dr. B on LinkedInResearchGate profileAcademia.edu profile Work with Michelle and her free resources: Quiet the DietPodcast PageEpisode Page (with transcript!) Work 1-on-1 with a functional Registered Dietitian at Michelle Shapiro Nutrition LLCLearn more about the practiceFollow the pod on IGFollow Michelle on IGSign up for the NewsletterTimestamps:(1:27) Dr. Bhattacharya’s background(11:55) Combining her Phd in modern medicine with a traditional Eastern approach(20:09) What exactly is Ayurveda?(23:04) How your dosha changes with the weather/ seasons(34:05) How do we incorporate cultural foods into an Ayurvedic eating pattern? (43:00) Dr. B’s perspective on the intuitive eating movement (1:00:24) Dr. B’s take on why chronic disease is so common now

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Welcome to "Quiet the Diet", the podcast, hosted by Michelle Shapiro, Integrative/Functional Registered Dietitian from NYC. Michelle has supported over 1000 clients to reverse anxiety, approach their weight with love, and heal digestive issues. Utilizing humor, nuance, and compassion, Michelle helps clients access their own liberating self-awareness.On the podcast, Michelle shares her own journey of losing weight the wrong way (and what the consequences of that drastic 100 pound weight loss were), and how she learned to prioritize whole-body health as a result (instead of restrictive diets.)The goal of “Quiet the Diet” is to empower listeners to make health decisions autonomously, every single time they eat. The podcast will arm the listener with the education and support needed to make health decisions based on their own terms. The podcast is a guide to mastering one’s health by listening to one’s self. On "Quiet the Diet," Michelle is not afraid to have hard conversations and tackle difficult topics if it means helping her listeners. She will bring on innovative guests from the healthcare space to shed unique light on important topics. From functional nutrition to the latest research in integrative medicine, Michelle covers it all with her signature nuance and compassion.Whether you're looking to improve your health and well-being or just want to learn more about functional medicine and body neutrality, "Quiet the Diet" has something for everyone. Tune in and join Michelle on her journey to help people quiet the noise of fad diets and focus on nourishing their bodies and minds.