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#365 - Dr. K on LIES of Western Med, 3rd Spirituality Layer & Org*sms | Healthy Gamer GG

Dec 12, 2025
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Dr. Alok Kanojia
Alok M. Kanojia, also known as Dr. K., is a psychiatrist and co-founder of Healthy Gamer, renowned for merging clinical psychiatry with gaming mental health. He shares his journey from early gaming addiction to transformative experiences in India, exploring the complex relationship between gaming and emotional suppression. Dr. K discusses the limitations of Western medicine, advocating for individual-focused healing approaches like Ayurveda. He delves into the significance of meditation and offers deep insights on attachment styles, trauma as adaptation, and the evolving landscape of youth mental health.
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ADVICE

Practice Meditation On An Empty Stomach

  • Do intense yogic or meditative practice on an empty stomach and wait ~4 hours after eating before starting.
  • Avoid cold drinks or food for at least one hour after practice to preserve the residual heat.
INSIGHT

Attention Explains Mind–Body Gains

  • Mind–body practices (yoga, Tai Chi) add an attentional component that changes outcomes versus plain exercise.
  • That attentional focus may explain benefits attributed to 'chi' beyond physical movement.
INSIGHT

The Gut Is A Second Brain

  • The gut hosts the second-largest concentration of neurons and produces large amounts of serotonin.
  • Gut inflammation and microbiome composition strongly influence mood and psychiatric symptoms.
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