Ayurveda and Integrative Wellness

A collection consisting of 8 courses on various topics managed through Integrative Wellness! About the Courses “One of the most powerful fundamental principles of Ayurveda is its emphasis on self-healing. Your body has the capacity to repair and heal itself, if provided the correct inputs and stimuli, no matter what its current state.”  - Dr. Akil Palanisamy  With over 20 hours of educational HD video content, this collection consists of Dr. Akil's 8 courses on various topics managed through Integrative Wellness. With thousands of satisfied patients, this is Dr. Akil's extraordinary clinical experience and wisdom combined in 1 bundle. You won't find information this valuable in simple textbooks or Google searches - this is the life work of a Harvard-trained MD.  Usually Sold at USD 626, available at an exclusive discount today 1. Ayurveda & Autoimmune Diseases Ayurvedic approach to dealing with autoimmune disorders like Hashimoto’s Thyroid Disease, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Celiac Disease, Eczema and Psoriasis. Strengthen your digestive fire. Change your diet and lifestyle to boost immunity. Increase energy, reduce inflammation, burn fat. 2. Ayurveda & Thyroid Health Uncover the mystery of your thyroid with Harvard MD, Dr. Akil! A complete and holistic walkthrough for fighting a modern disease with an ancient science. Reverse & avoid thyroid disorders by powerful changes in your diet and lifestyle & follow a 21-day detox diet to find the root cause of the disease. 3. Ayurveda & The Paleo Diet Ayurveda and The Paleo Diet is a one-of-a-kind guiding course, which combines the benefits of the Paleo Diet and Ayurvedic concepts that will help you lose weight, boost your energy and vitality, and begin to reverse any health challenges you might be facing. 4. Ayurveda & Brain Health Become a Super-Ager and Keep the Memory and Attention of an Active 25-Year-Old Through Your 50s, 60s, 70s and Learn the Ayurvedic Secrets for Mental Health and Minimize the Deterioration of Your Brain as You Age. Achieve Life Long Brain Health. 5. Ayurveda & Chronic Stress, Anxiety and Depression Discover Some Unheard-Of Underlying Causes of Chronic Stress, Anxiety, and Depression And Address them Naturally Without Any Drugs So You Can Keep Stress-Related Disorders at Bay and Find the Way to Stay Happy, Upbeat and Energetic! 6. Ayurveda & Heart Disease A surefire way to detect, control and manage heart conditions with the healing science of Ayurveda – that brings the best of nutrition, exercise, herbs and overall wellbeing. Know the hidden secrets of protecting your heart from all the major risk factors in this 2.5+ hours long course via 5 easy-to-follow modules. 7. Ayurveda & Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) Manage your IBD disorderwith authentic and proven Ayurvedic approaches, detailed in a 131-minutes long course. Here’s a chance to let your digestive tract be healthier, happier and experience unbound energy in your lifestyle. 8. Ayurveda & Diabetes A 3.5+ hours long course with natural, verifiable and well-rounded ways of dealing with, and even reversing Diabetes and its 20 sub-types! Empower yourself to make the healthier choice today, so that the ‘sweetness’ is only in your ‘life’, not in your ‘blood’! Instant Access + 60-day money-back guarantee About the Author Dr. Akil Palanisamy, M.D. Dr. Akil Palanisamy, a Harvard-trained physician practicing integrative medicine, combines Ayurveda and Western medicine in his clinical practice with patients in San Francisco.  After completing his undergraduate degree in biochemistry at Harvard, he performed clinical research at Harvard Medical School where he wrote his senior thesis. This was followed by medical school at the University of California, San Francisco, residency training at Stanford University, and fellowship in integrative medicine with Dr. Andrew Weil at the University of Arizona.  But that’s not it - what makes Dr. Akil unique is his in-depth study of the ancient Indian Science of Ayurveda which helps him take a holistic approach with his patients and show exceptional results of recovery and healing.  He studied Ayurveda in India at the Arya Vaidya Chikitsalayam in Coimbatore and completed clinical training with his guru Dr. L. Mahadevan in Derisanamcope, Tamil Nadu at the Sri Sarada Ayurvedic hospital.  As a Harvard trained MD, Dr. Akil integrates a strong scientific background in biochemistry and Western Medicine with training in Ayurveda and study of ancestral societies around the globe. This unique background enables him to seamlessly blend Ayurvedic principles with the latest research in nutrition, food science, and medicine. Dr. Akil is known to provide definitive, practical health information based on cutting-edge research and clinical experience.  Course Contents: Ayurveda & Autoimmune Diseases Part 1: Introductory Module: Determining and Analyzing the Root Cause of Ill-Health  An interesting case study about the transformative power of Ayurveda  Why is it the nature of the body to heal itself? What even doctors don’t know about your body  What is an autoimmune disease? Learn about the dhatus – our various tissues or organs  How do energies interact to create our unique physiology – learn about Vata, Pitta and Kapha  Why are autoimmune diseases rising at an alarming rate globally? The elephant in the room: Western medicine and its healing deficit  How does Ayurveda work to close this deficit and heal gracefully? What are the six stages of pathogenesis or the way all disease progresses in the body?  The correlation of Ayurveda pathogenesis with Allopathy Why is it already too late by the time allopathic medicine even catches a disease? What makes the Ayurvedic perspective on catching and healing a disease so distinct and effective? We are energy: the five crucial elements of heat flow in the body  The paramount importance of Agni or the digestive fire  What happens when the Agni grows weak? And what happens when toxins from your gut enter the bloodstream? The fallout of breakdown in cellular communication The role your genes play in disease  Other factors that contribute to autoimmune disease  Why stress is the spark to the tinder of nascent disease  Leaky Gut: the one imbalance common to all pathways of autoimmune disease  Hope begins when we begin to treat Agni imbalance and leaky gut syndrome.   Part 2: The Root Cause Leads Us Back to the Solution: Healing the Gut and the Immune System 2.1 Dietary Changes to Heal Your Leaky Gut and Restore Your Immune System  Determining which elements dominate your prakruti or unique physiology  Why the food you eat should be in-sync with your prakruti  Learn which foods are unnatural for you and why you need to eliminate them NOW  2.2 Why Cleansing and Detoxification Are Step Two of Healing  The role of toxins in blocking energy flow  Eliminating the toxins that have accumulated in your body for decades through: Oil-pulling  The neti pot and Nasya  Abhyanga and the infused oils you ought to use  Sweating  Moving the rasa or lymph  Hydrotherapy  2.3 How to Boost Your Immune System and Strategies to Keep Disease Away  Secret and powerful strategies to build a formidable immunity  Which rasayana or rejuvenating formula can kick-start your sluggish immune system  Supplements and food habits that harness your Ojas or energy  Learn the right daily routine to balance your body’s rhythms and cycles  2.4 Going Ga-ga Over Ghee: the Therapeutic Use of Ghee  How to make your own ghee  How to infuse key herbs and supplements into ghee  Herbs with antifungal, antiviral and antibacterial properties  Unique ghee recipes for your unique prakruti  2.4 The Power of Spices to Heal physiological Imbalances  Incorporating spices for multiple health benefits  The four disease-causing biochemical mechanisms and by-products of metabolism spices have been proven to reverse and neutralize  Alpha spices you cannot omit from your diet  Which oxygen product is bad for us and how spices can neutralize it  How spices calm down chronic inflammation  How spices fight the by-products of metabolism to lift energy levels and give you better skin  Reversing the biochemistry of aging  How excess of any kind is bad and how “sweet” energy must be balanced by spices  Spice as medicine: the irreplaceable value of spices in healing the gut  2.5 Breathe Easy: The Right Way to Perform Pranayama and Unblock Energy Flows  What is Prana  Why is its flow such an important element of optimal bodily function?  The benefits of strengthening Prana through pranayama  Which pranayama techniques should you adopt and why  2.6 The Importance of Bringing Mind and Body into Synergy  The role of stress in precipitating disease  Purifying nadis or energy channels  How mental and emotional health mirrors your physical being  Learning how to calm the parasympathetic nervous system  What is Neuroplasticity and why is it such an important concept  Mind-body techniques  How to practice meditation for better health    Part 3: A Detailed, Comprehensive and Intelligent Plan for Treating 5 Common Autoimmune Diseases 3.1 Hashimoto’s Thyroid Disease  How Dr. Akil helped normalize one patient’s thyroid levels in six months, restored her energy levels and reversed her stubborn weight gain  Botanical treatments for balancing Kapha – a key player in thyroid disorders  Important herbal supplements  Therapies and diet modifications  3.2 Rheumatoid arthritis  Modify your diet according to affected doshas  Eliminate food causing allergies and sensitivities  The herbs and spices that heal the digestive tract in Thyroid disorders  How topical therapies can get the energies moving and are absolutely essential 3.3 Inflammatory bowel disease (ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease)  How a patient with painful irritable bowel syndrome was healed, reporting an 80% relief in symptoms in three months of being on Dr. Akil’s treatment  Which dosha absolutely needs to be balanced to heal all digestive disorders and how  The role of intestinal bacteria in gut health  3.4 Celiac Disease  How gluten affects the digestive tract  Strategies to strengthen the gut  How to achieve remission  3.5 Eczema and Psoriasis  How food itself is medicine  Powerful herbs that heal the skin  Learn about the important concept of gut-skin axis  Why healing your skin begins in the digestive tract  Course Contents: Ayurveda & Thyroid Health Module 1: The Thyroid The thyroid, as a part of the endocrine system (a collection of glands that are hormone producing) has a range of functions in the body. It regulates temperature, metabolism, and cellular function in every part of the body. Every single one of your 100 trillion cells is affected by the thyroid. But what happens when your thyroid function is disrupted? Get to know about the common potential symptoms associated with low thyroid or hypothyroidism, and high thyroid or hyperthyroidism.  Module 2:  Autoimmune on the Rise Thyroid autoimmune diseases, just like other types of autoimmune diseases including rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, multiple sclerosis, celiac disease etc. are on the rise.  But why? There are several factors including changes in the gut bacteria comprising the microbiome, increasing food allergies and sensitivities, chronic infections and the rise of toxins in the environment. These chemicals mimic hormones in our body, disrupt the function of our endocrine or hormone system, and assault the delicately balanced immune system that keeps us healthy. The immune system has to fight off invaders, but all the thousands of new chemicals it's faced with, lead to mixed messages, forcing the body to attack itself. You will learn how exposure to these toxins is THE impetus in the development and progression of autoimmune thyroid disease & read about a case study from one of Dr. Akil’s patients, and how he successfully reversed her thyroid disorder.  Module 3: Diagnosis of Thyroid Disease In this module, Dr. Akil will give an in-depth medical explanation of the key hormones involved with the thyroid. You’ll learn exactly which hormones are involved to ensure the correct functioning of the thyroid – and what happens if their functioning is disrupted. You’ll learn what to ask for specifically at the doctor’s office when testing for thyroid issues – and you’ll actually get to understand the significance of your results! If clinical tests aren’t feasible for you right now, don’t worry, Dr. Akil will also show you a way to assess your own thyroid function by taking your basal body temperature using a thermometer.   Module 4: Root Causes of Thyroid Disorders There are many different root causes and factors that contribute to the development of thyroid disease. You’ve read the list above. These factors can cause both hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism. The primary cause of each is actually autoimmune – Hashimoto’s disease for hypothyroidism and Graves’ disease for hyperthyroidism. Dr. Akil will discuss each root cause and share the solutions in this module. Module 5: The Thyroid Detox Diet This 21-day cleansing diet will help you eliminate commonly problematic foods, increase your intake of nutrient-dense healing foods, and begin the process of detoxification and healing of your body. The regimen will help you increase energy, reduce inflammation, burn fat, and reverse disease. It will also help you identify foods that you are sensitive or intolerant to, during the reintroduction phase when you are bringing the specific foods back into your diet. The goal of the Thyroid Detox Diet is to avoid the most allergenic foods, simplify your body’s digestive processes, and facilitate removal of toxins. Module 6: Detoxification Because toxins are such a big factor in the development of Hashimoto’s disease, Dr. Akil will talk more in-depth about detoxification. You will: learn why sweating in a sauna or steam room is an effective way to stimulate toxin release through the skin, get to know about the ancient Ayurvedic therapy of oil-pulling; discover the neti pot and the practice of nasya to help cleanse your nasal passages; enjoy the relaxing yet energizing practice of Abhyanga or self-massage; and understand why you need to keep your lymphatic system fit to ensure a healthy immune system. You will: discover 8 Super Foods and supplements such as Beets, Flaxseeds, Garlic, Turmeric, Bentonite clay, Chlorella and more for daily detofixication; learn why keeping a strong Agni or digestive fire is so important for breaking down and absorbing nutrients; and, of course, understand why you need to balance your doshas. Module 7: The Thyroid Diet The Thyroid Diet is the best long-term plan for losing weight, increasing energy, boosting metabolism, and achieving optimal thyroid function. This is assuming that you have completed the 21-day Thyroid Detox Diet. During this time, you should have determined which foods you are sensitive or intolerant to, and which foods you can tolerate, because you’ll need that knowledge for customizing the following diet. You’ll learn which foods to avoid, which types of foods to eat every day, which types of foods to eat frequently, and rarely. You’ll also get some guidelines on what your meal portion sizes should look like. Module 8: Botanical Remedies & Subtle Therapies Herbs and botanical remedies are a big part of Ayurveda. In this module, Dr. Akil will give his recommendations for certain herbs such as Ashwagandha and Guggulu that are beneficial for thyroid issues. Besides herbal remedies, Dr. Akil will also recommend some supplements and subtle therapies – since stress and emotional and even spiritual factors can play a huge role in thyroid disease. You will learn about the benefits of Udana Vayu, Mantra Meditation and Yoga Asanas.  Course Contents: Ayurveda & Paleo Diet Paleo Is a Starting Point  Paleo Must Be Individualized  What the Caveman Really Ate  Healthy Starches Were Part of the Paleolithic Diet  Lessons from Weston Price  The Blue Zones - Lessons for Living Longer  Eat Anything You Want - Except a Western Diet  The Power of Social Connection  Carbohydrates How Many Carbs Should You Eat?  Removing Refined Carbs Helps Everyone  Addiction to Wheat Is Biochemical  Changes in the Microbiome Predispose to Gluten Sensitivity  Not Your Grandmother’s Wheat  Genetically Engineered Wheat  Certain People Can Eat Wheat and Be Healthy  Healthy Starches – What You Should Be Eating Fats Good Fats vs. Bad Fats  Is Saturated Fat Harmful?  Coconut Oil  Monounsaturated Fats  Polyunsaturated Fats: Omega-3 vs. Omega-6  Palm Oil  Ghee  How to Make Your Own Ghee The Importance of Protein How Much Protein Should I Eat?  Full-Fat Dairy Protects against Diabetes  Low-Fat Dairy Can Be Harmful to Health  Let’s Talk About Meat  Can I Be a Healthy Vegetarian?  Choosing the Best Quality Meats—How to Read Labels: Beef, Poultry,Eggs  NUTRIENT DENSITY. (This is another area where the Paleo diet has a lot to offer because it is a very nutrient-dense diet. Here you’ll learn about maximizing the amount of nutrients you get out of your fruits and vegetables.)  Exercise 3 Paleo secrets to optimal physical activity and exercise High-intensity interval training (HIIT)  Increasing Resistance to Reduce Injuries  Customize Your Exercise According to Ayurveda    Putting it all together  My Philosophy on Food  The Doctor’s Diet  Foods to Avoid in the Paleovedic Diet Foods to Eat Every Day  Foods to Eat Frequently (4 - 5 days/week)  Foods to Eat Frequently for Some People (up to 4-5 days/week - these are gray-area foods that some people do not tolerate but others thrive on. You can consume these foods frequently if you tolerate them well.)  Foods to Eat Rarely (1 day/week or less) How Much to Eat  Portion Size for Meals  Last Words on Diet Course Contents: Ayurveda & Brain Health Module 1: Superagers What are “superagers”?  What brain scan research revealed about the difference between superagers and people of similar age  The overlap between “cognitive” and “emotional” brain regions  The relationship between the size of your cortex and your mental performance  How do you become a superager? Module 2:  The Ayurvedic Approach The 3 Doshas and Prakruti  The 7 Dhatus (vital tissues that provide nourishment, structure and growth to the human body The Srotas (the channels in the body) Subdoshas  Samprapti: Ayurvedic Pathogenesis- A six-stage model that explains how disease develops Ayurvedic Psychology  Khavaigunya: the defective space where Dementia and Alzheimer’s develop Dementia and Alzheimer’s Classical Treatments Module 3: Integrative Medicine Approach to Brain Disorders Rise in Brain Disorders Contributing Factors to Dementia  Chronic Inflammation  Common Drugs that May Increase Risk of Dementia Solutions to Brain Dysfunction The Impact of Technology The MIND Diet  Module 4: Ayurvedic Perspective on Diet for Brain Health Ayurvedic Strategies to Strengthen Agni Diet and lifestyle guidelines Module 5: Integrative Medicine Strategies for Optimal Brain Function Identify and Treat Depression  Diagnose and Treat Chronic Infections  Test for Food Sensitivities  Balance Blood Sugar  Optimize the Microbiome and Heal Leaky Gut Syndrome  Leaky Gut – Leaky Brain  Gut-Brain Axis  Why Leaky Brain Matters  My Top 5 Brain Foods Optimize Microbiome – Probiotics  Sleep  Exercise  Intermittent Fasting  The Role of Toxins in Brain Disease  Detoxification  Ayurvedic Detoxification  The Effects of Chronic Stress on the Brain  The Effects of Meditation on the Brain  My Top 5 Ayurvedic Supplements for the Brain  Challenge Your Brain Maintain a Positive Attitude  Manage Your Emotions Well  Gratitude and Forgiveness The Lesson of Placebos  Spirituality  Module 6: Some Final Thoughts on Age Age is a Mental State As you age, you do not automatically have to lose brain function and develop dementia Age should not be used as an excuse for not feeling well In my practice, I do not accept the excuse “I must be getting old” as an explanation for any symptom Course Contents: Ayurveda & Chronic Stress, Anxiety and Depression 1. Introduction 1.1 The state of mental health around the globe 1.2 Flaws in the pharmaceutical treatment of Depression 1.3 What is Depression and the criteria that you can use to identify it 1.4 Anxiety and its main symptoms explored 1.5 Chronic stress and how you can draw a line between 'good stress' and harmful stress 1.6 How stress affects your body 1.7 The Flight or Fight Reaction: Understanding your body's defense mechanism 2. Symptoms and causes of Depression, Anxiety, and Chronic Stress 2.1 What are the common causes of Depression and Anxiety 2.2 Understanding the 'inflammation model' of Depression and LPS 2.3 What you did not know about the 'Leaky Gut Syndrome' and its relation to Depression and Anxiety 2.4 What Ayurveda tells you about Depression 2.5 Vata-type Depression: What are the causes and how you can identify it through the symptoms 2.6 Pitta-type Depression: What causes it and how does it manifest in an individual 2.7 The causes behind the Kapha type of Depression and how you can identify it 2.8 Understanding the implications of Weill Cornell Medicine's collaborative study on biomarkers in Depression 3. Treatment of Depression, Anxiety, and Chronic Stress 3.1 Diet Changes: How can people of all doshas fight these ailments by making informed diet modifications 3.2 What changes you can make in your lifestyle to deal with Depression, Anxiety and Chronic Stress 3.3 General guidelines for you to follow 3.4 Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS), Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT): Medicinal treatments for depression explained 3.5 Individualized treatment of Vata type Depression 3.6 The diet and herbs you should consume, the lifestyle and exercise recommendations you should follow for Pitta type Depression 3.7 Individualized treatment recommendations that provide a personalized plan to fight Kapha-type Depression 4. Symptomatic Relief 4.1 How you can treat the symptoms rather than the cause for short term relief 4.2 Herbal remedies and traditional therapies that you did not know about ... and more.