The Vibrant Wellness Podcast Gut, Brain, and Hormones: Why Ayurveda Treats Them as One with Dr. Neela Sandal, MD
In this episode of the Vibrant Wellness Podcast, Dr. Emmie Brown, ND and co-host Melissa Gentile sit down with Dr. Neela Sandal, founder and director of Atma Clinic, to explore the intersection of Ayurveda and functional medicine for hormonal health. Dr. Sandal shares his expertise in personalized care, blending ancient wisdom with modern research to help patients overcome conditions like HPA axis dysfunction, Hashimoto's, menopause, and more. Learn how Ayurvedic principles like doshas can guide clinical assessments and empower patients in their healing journeys.
Key Points:
- 🌿 Introduction to Ayurveda and functional medicine with Dr. Neela Sandal
- 🌀 Understanding doshas and their role in health and hormonal imbalances
- 💡 How Ayurveda complements functional medicine for personalized care
- 🧠 Integrating patient empowerment and self-awareness into treatment
- 🏋️♀️ Lesser-known Ayurvedic herbs for hormone optimization
- 🔍 Using lab testing alongside Ayurvedic insights for a comprehensive approach
Timestamps:
0:00 - Welcome and introduction
2:10 - Overview of Dr. Neela Sandal's background
4:45 - The role of Ayurveda in modern medicine
12:30 - Doshas and their connection to health imbalances
25:20 - Assessing hormonal health through Ayurvedic principles
33:15 - Food, cravings, and seasonal influences on health
43:00 - Favorite Ayurvedic herbs for hormones
54:45 - Patient empowerment and listening as a clinical tool
Resources Mentioned:
- Atma Clinic YouTube Channel: The Atma MD
- Learn more about Vibrant Wellness tests: Vibrant Wellness
- Help Center: https://help.vibrant-wellness.com/hc/en-us
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