Functional Ayurveda with Dr. Nisha Khanna

We’re joined today by Dr. Nisha Khanna, M.D. Dr. Khanna is an internal medicine doctor who focuses on functional ayurveda in her functional medicine practice.

In this episode:

02:27 – Dr. Khanna’s background and journey. The many healing offerings in her practice.
05:14 – The difference between functional medicine and internal medicine.
09:09 - The importance of digestion.
09:39 - What is ayurveda? Dr. Khanna explains.
09:59 – Ayurveda is a modality that allows you to understand your body and the functioning of your system as it relates to the five elements--ether, air, fire, water, earth.
10:07 - The important ayurvedic principle that “like increases like and opposites balance”.
11:59 - The importance of the qualities of substances.
14:19 - When you’re out of balance, you crave the thing that will propagate the imbalance. So when you are out of balance, you cannot trust your cravings.
15:20 - Dr. Khanna’s Ayurveda Foundation’s Course.
16:42 - What is NLP (Neuro-Linguistic Programming)? The reprogramming of the brain through language to work on deep subconscious healing.
18:39 – How Dr. Khanna approaches working with a new patient, starting with the physical body.
22:29 – Who is the ideal patient?
25:33 - Dr. Khanna explains her patient-centered approach. Why she believes in being flexible with her patients by being their guide not their director.
28:54 – Dr. Khanna’s tips for dealing with stress.
31:54 – Signs of a digestion problem.
32:59 – The importance of healthy adrenals for menopausal and perimenopausal women.
33:50 - Ways to improve adrenal health.
38:34 - How does Dr. Khanna Live EnVibe?

To learn more about Dr. Nisha Khanna and her practice, visit her website at https://nishakhannamd.com/and follow her on Instagram @nishakhannamd.

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