Articles by Shailinder Sodhi
Natural Ozempic: What’s the Truth Behind the Hype?
In recent years, GLP-1 (glucagon-like peptide-1) agonists like Ozempic have revolutionized the pharmaceutical landscape, originally developed to manage type 2 diabetes but gaining widespread attention for their ability to promote weight loss. This secondary benefit has fueled demand and inspired a parallel trend in the natural health industry: the marketing of supplements as “natural GLP-1 ...
Ayurvedic Approaches for Immune Health: Harnessing Nature’s Wisdom
The immune system is a marvel of biological engineering, working tirelessly to defend the body against invaders such as viruses, bacteria and other pathogens. From the moment we’re born, it shields us from harm and works to restore balance whenever our defenses are breached. While modern medicine offers powerful tools to address acute and chronic ...
Ayurvedic Strategies for Back to School
As the summer comes to an end, we turn our attention to the changing seasons and of course, the full swing of the back-to-school season. In ayurveda, as autumn sets in, it is characterized by the ascension of the Vata energy as the dominant energy expressed by nature. Vata energy is considered a combination of ...
Walking the Seasons
How ayurveda’s approach to seasonal medicine can influence naturopathic medicine. As the global COVID-19 pandemic continues, with new variants continuing to demand practitioners and public to pivot, it is time to return to the roots of our medicine to be of most service in this ever-evolving time. As has been true since time immemorial, natural ...
Where the Spirit Meets the Gut
Treating IBS and IBD with ayurvedic strategies. Digestive concerns are often one of the classic reasons that bring patients into our clinics each year. Whether from an auto-immune angle, such as ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease, or for those with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) symptoms and non-specific food intolerances, the naturopathic doctor remains one the ...
Addressing Men’s Health Concerns
Regardless of your age, gender or general health, it is important to take a proactive approach to health. Many men avoid the doctor until they become sick, injure themselves or are faced with a serious health problem. However, it is important for men to have regular visits with their doctor to promote good health and ...
Herbs That Protect During Cold and Flu Season
During this cold and flu season, many are wondering how to stay protected from the severe symptoms taking people out of work, school and daily activities. Honey is a natural and complex substance. It contains many constituents that promote immune functions. Honey has been shown in various studies to act as a cough reliever. In ...
Whole Herbs & Herbal Formulas: Allies in the Fight Against Cardiovascular Diseases
Beginning According to The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), heart disease is the leading cause of death for people in the United States today. It is estimated that 610,000 Americans (one in four) die of heart disease every year. Coronary heart disease (CAD), the most common type of heart disease, leads to 735,000 ...
Triphala and Cardiovascular Health
Triphala is an ancient and revered ayurvedic formula consisting of three fruits (amla, haritaki and bahera). It is considered a rasayana or adaptogen, and is a balanced tonic appropriate for all constitutions. In North America triphala is known primarily for its beneficial effects on the digestive tract. However, a growing body of research supports the ...
Ayurvedic Guide to Mindfulness and Meditation
Origin of Mind Is the mind a physical organ or energetic? Does consciousness direct the mind or does the brain project consciousness? Here, we will discuss the ayurvedic understanding of consciousness and the mind and how to use it to live a life of balance. The mind is the most complex and controversial organ for ...
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