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The Science of LightAuthor: Rosemary Holbrook
The Science of Light is a podcast that weaves stories, research, and philosophy to make sense of life. Join me, Rosemary, in exploring holistic wellness topics from a perspective that blends spirituality with science. I am a yoga teacher, training yoga therapist, recovering addict, entrepreneur, researcher, parent, and student of life. I am a firm believer that everyone brings a unique perspective based on their experiences, and that exploring wellness from a variety of angles, when colored by personal experiences and research, is the best way to learn about ourselves and the world. Join me in becoming better humans by keeping our feet on the ground, head in the stars, and staying in the light! Language: en Genres: Religion & Spirituality, Spirituality Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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63. The Science of Ayurvedic Cleansing, Gut Health, Hormones and the Microbiome
Wednesday, 15 March, 2023
Hippocrates, the father of modern western medicine, is famous for his expression “All disease begins in the gut." On this episode, past guest, Ayurvedic Practitioner and Dietician Donna Papania joins us again to answer questions about Panchakarma at home. Host Rosemary Holbrook presents several research studies around gut health and hormones, connection between microbiome and doshas/prakriti, and how Ayurvedic lifestyle practices impact all of the above. Studies Presented: The Gut Microbiome and Sex Hormone-Related Diseases (source: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8506209/) The Microbiome in Health and Disease from the Perspective of Modern Medicine and Ayurveda (source: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7559905/) Prakriti phenotypes as a stratifier of gut microbiome: A new frontier in personalized medicine? (source: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0975947620300413) Resources: 2023 Yoga + Astrology Planner Join the membership/support this podcast! Readings + Events Vedic Birth Chart Calculator Yoga + Astrology facebook group Dharma worksheet I'd love to connect with you on Social Media: Instagram - Facebook - Wisdom - Social Audio - Link In Bio If you enjoy this podcast and want to say cheers or support this work, buy me a coffee! Or you can poke around on my website to find out more about who I am and what I do: www.yogiscopes.com If you're reading this or listening, I'm grateful that our paths have crossed and would love to connect with you on instagram or facebook! Don't forget to like, subscribe, rate, follow, share, give me all the digital warm and fuzzies, and stay in the light!












