Heart Doc VIP with Dr. Joel Kahn Bonus Episode: Dr. Kavitha Chinnaiyan on Ayurvedic Medicine, Yoga, and Heart Health
Feb 14, 2025
Dr. Kavitha Chinnaiyan, a renowned cardiologist and author, discusses the synergy between Ayurveda, yoga, and heart health. She highlights how ancient practices can enhance modern medicine for comprehensive wellness. Topics include the impact of glycemic control on cardiovascular risks and the interconnectedness of mind, body, and emotions in heart health. Kavitha also emphasizes the significance of individualized health plans and stress management as vital components for maintaining a healthy heart.
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Ayurveda: A Holistic Science of Life
- Ayurveda is the oldest medical tradition in the world, focusing on the science of life and a holistic approach to health.
- It considers the impact of mind, emotions, community, family, trauma, and intergenerational interactions on health and disease.
Foundational Ayurvedic Texts
- The fundamental texts of Ayurveda include Charakasamhita, Sushruta Samhita, and Ashtanga Hridayam.
- These texts describe surgical methods, and concepts relevant to modern scientific discoveries.
Ayurveda's Perspective on Heart Health
- Ayurveda views heart disease as an inflammatory process stemming from an imbalance in the body-mind.
- This imbalance disrupts Agni, the power of transformation, affecting how we process food, information, and perceptions.
