Using Ayurveda to Attain Optimal Health

Guest Name and Bio:

Dr. Sheila Patel, Chief Medical Officer at Chopra Global

Sheila Patel, M.D. is the Chief Medical Officer for Chopra and a board-certified family physician who is passionate about bringing holistic healing practices into the Western medical system. For more than a decade, she practiced full-spectrum family medicine, from prenatal care to ER coverage. As an integrative medical provider, Sheila currently offers medical consultations that combine the best in conventional medicine with the wisdom of Ayurveda. Sheila is certified as an instructor of Ayurveda, yoga, and meditation.

Earlier this year she lead the opening of Chopra’s latest Whole Health Retreat inspired by Deepak’s bestselling book, Perfect Health. Located at CIVANA Wellness Resort and Spa, a "playground of well-being” in the Sonoran Desert, she teaches the centuries-old healing method of Ayurveda.

What you will learn from this episode: 1) What is a dosha and why is it important 2) How can Ayurveda help you attain optimal health 3) What is the Ayurvedic approach to gut health 4) The role of detox in Ayurveda 5) How precision medicine could be applied to the Ayurvedic approach

How to learn more about our guest:

Chopra Whole Health Retreat

IG Handles: @chopra @sheilapatelmd Website: Chopra.com

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