Episode 97- Body on Fire with Dr. Jyothi Rao

Dr. Jyothi Rao, MD, ABAAHP, FAARFM, has been practicing medicine for over 20 years. She received her Doctorate of Medicine (MD) from the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey and completed her internship and residency at the prestigious New England Medical Center (Tufts) in Boston. Before opening Shakthi Health & Wellness Center, Dr. Rao practiced medicine in New York and Maryland.A strong proponent of holistic medicine, Dr. Rao is certified in Medical Acupuncture from UCLA. She is also certified in Cardiopulmonary Stress Testing, which is a personalized assessment of cardiac and pulmonary disease, and certified in anti-aging and regenerative medicine. Dr. Rao is the coauthor with Dr. Monica Aggarwal of BODY on FIRE: How Inflammation Triggers Chronic Illness and the Tools We Have to Fight It (2020), an updated revision of their self-published book Finding Balance (2016). In this episode Yoga is Vegan's Holy Skodis & Jyothi Rao discuss the following:Yoga in IndiaDr. Monica Aggarwal's issues with dairy and inflammationMicrobiome, fiber and the effects of COVIDParasympathic vs sympathetic nervous systemClove oil and dental painThe endothelium and its role in healthThe Game Changers Documentary Dr. Rao's functional medicine practice Shakthi Health & Wellness CenterCoconut oilYoga and balancing hormonesYoga and cardioCalcium and the vegan dietSleep and yoga nidraIntermittent fasting Connect with Dr. Jyothi Rao:Website: raowellness.com Book:BODY on FIRE: How Inflammation Triggers Chronic Illness and the Tools We Have to Fight It (2020)