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November 12, 2024 25 mins

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In episode 132  Heather Gray FDN-P  welcomes Dr. Hemal Patel.  They discuss the transformative science behind meditation, exploring how it impacts both mind and body on a deep, biological level. Discover the unique approaches used to measure physiological changes during meditation events, shedding light on the science and spirit that drive optimal health.

In this podcast you will discover

00:00 Heather introduces the show’s focus on cutting-edge health practices and biohacking.
03:12 Dr. Hemal shares background and transition from a traditional biology focus to integrating meditation in scientific research.
04:15 Meditation's role in health, healing, and personal growth.
07:03 Bioenergetics research is changing pain management and overall health.
12:18 Describing quantum studies with extensive physiological and psychological data on meditation’s impact.
3:27 microbiome changes as part of the biological effects of meditation
14:05 Innovative video diary collection capturing emotional and physical changes over time.
18:23 The remarkable findings from 800 pre-and post-intervention microbiome samples, showcasing profound changes in just one week.
19:01 unique experiment where participants of different ages experienced a week-long event together, leading to unexpected improvements 
21:57 Explore how breast milk evolves over a week and its potential to enhance healing properties
23:21  Intensive experiences can lead to the creation and transfer of new biological information, emphasizing our interconnectedness.
24:05 Dr. Hemal highlights the importance of this work in changing health paradigms and fostering happiness and vitality.


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Guest Bio: Dr. Hemal Patel is a Tenured Professor and Vice-Chair for Research in Anesthesiology at UC San Diego, also serving as a VA Research Career Scientist and Chief Scientific Officer for Versea Discovery. He holds a Ph.D. in Pharmacology and Toxicology and focuses on how membrane structure impacts physiology in areas like cardiac injury and neurodegeneration. His current research explores the molecular signatures of meditation and their effects on health, aiming to enhance human resilience through cell biology energetics.

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