On this episode we are grateful to have Amita Sharma. Amita co-founded NourishDoc, whose mission is about making holistic wellness an integral part of diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace. Partnering with organizations, they drive social impact and enhance health equity for women, ensuring that self-care and emotional support are recognized as vital elements of their professional environments. NourishDoc not only addresses absenteeism, but also nurturing a culture of understanding and retention for female talent globally.
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Segment Notes:
Breakfast: Tofu Scramble, Oatmeal, Banana 1:37
Founding of NourishDoc 3:28
- Working with IT Developers and symptom of Perimenopause began impacting her work
- IT Development Male dominated so no understanding
- Wanted to Develop a Holistic Solution – talked to 3000 experts around the world
What is NourishDoc 6:09
- Want to be able to reach every woman in the world
- Wanted Affordability and Scaleability
- Currently Not Covered by Insurance, testing is Expensive
- Start with Step One: Guided Expert Programs of Self Care, Group Care
- Then, if Needed, Transition to More Expensive Medical Help
- This Step Two involves Testing, Medical Advice on a Personal Plan
Functional, Integrative Medicine 9:12
- Funtional - Taking Care of Your Mind, Body and Soul
- Functional - Deep Questioning of Symptoms
- Functional - Solutions involve Nutrition, Supplements, Exercise
- Integrative – Combine Western and Functional Medicine
- So Many Definitions, Solutions – It’s Confusing to the Consumer
Ayurveda 11:34
- Complete Medical Science from India 5,000 years ago
- Some practices not sanctioned by the US because not enough clinical research
- Emphasis on Diet, Nutrition, Gut Health, Seasonal Eating
- Spring and Fall Cleansing as the Seasons Change
- Approved Herbs: Turmeric, Ashwagandha, Triphala, Shatavari
- Panchakarma, Abhyanga Treatments
- Meditation, Yoga
Food-as-Medicine – Spices are Affordable, Have Significant Health Benefits 15:35
- Six tastes for every meal: sweet, sour, salty, pungent, bitter, and astringent
- Ayurveda Rasayanas or Superfoods like Amla
- Khichdi – rice, lentils, spices
- Use Spices: Cumin, Turmeric, Coriander, Ginger, Cinnamon, Nutmeg, Cloves, Methi (Fenugreek)
- Spices Help with Immunity, Hormonal Balance
- Dinacharya or Daily Routine
- Healthier to buy Spices whole, as Seeds and grind at home
Supplements 23:19
- They need to be individually tailored – get medical advice and testing
- Testing can be done for under $100
- Buy from a quality company
- Typical Supplements: Biotin (B7), Vitamin D
- Compliment with Herb Teas, Spices when cooking
Exercise, Movement – You Need to Put in Time for Yourself 25:38
- Middle aged woman – the hormonal balance shifts
- Middle aged Woman and Men begin losing muscle mass
- Need to bring in Strength Training
- Add breath work, meditation, yoga, walking
- 80% of the woman around the world over age 55 have one chronic condition.
- Simple Things Have Large Health Affects 29:25
Success Story – from a Functional/Ayurveda Doctor 30:20
- After 2-3 Months lost and maintained the weight loss. How?
- Simple diet with spices and herbs
- A Kichidi Cleanse to reset eating habits to remove inflammation
- Sun Salutations (Yoga) Daily
- Daily Exercise
- Night Meditation
- Supplements: Triphala (gut health), Shatavari (hormones), Chyawanprash (immunity)
The First Step 34
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