222 | Simple Shifts to Support Hormonal Health with Dr. Avanti Kumar Singh
Release Date: 12/12/2022
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info_outlineJoin Angela and guest Dr. Avanti Kumar Singh in this episode: Simple Shifts to Support Hormonal Health. Angela connects with Ayurveda Practitioner, Physician, Author, Speaker, and Educator, Dr. Avanti Kumar Singh in this beautiful conversation about the power of simplicity in Ayurveda.
Learn more about:
• Dr. Avanti's journey back to Ayurveda and how her own sickness allowed her to see the need to go back to ancient ways of healing
• the toxic load being more than diet and environment
• awareness as the first step to healing
• Western and Ayurvedic perspectives on hormonal health
• the power of simplicity in small changes having a profound impact
• living in harmony with nature to have optimal health and a vibrant life
• tools to help get better sleep
• diet consisting of more than just food and the importance of keeping our energy channels clear
Dr. Avanti teaches people how to heal themselves using the wisdom of Ayurveda to unleash their innate healing power and educates students on how to support self-healing through routines, diet, and tools of yoga. She works with individuals and groups to replenish their mental, physical, and emotional energy so they can live a vibrant life with more joy, meaning, and purpose. Dr. Avanti is the host of The Healing Catalyst Podcast and the author of The Health Catalyst: How to Harness the Power of Ayurveda to Self-Heal & Achieve Optimal Wellness. She is writing her second book, slated for publication by Sounds True Publishing in January 2024.
Connect with Dr. Avanti Kumar Singh:
Website - https://avantikumarsingh.com
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/avantikumarsingh/
Energy Fix Quiz- https://avantikumarsingh.com/quiz
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