Discovering Ayurveda with Dr. Oscar O'Duchum
Episode Overview
Ayurveda connects deeply with nature and emphasises balance. The three doshas – Vata, Pitta, and Kapha – play a crucial role in our health. Eating seasonal, organic foods helps maintain balance. Avoiding leftover meals can improve energy levels. Ayurveda promotes a holistic view of health, integrating mind, body, and spirit.
Ayurveda fundamentally believes that we are intimately connected to nature.
In this episode of the 'Great Awakening Show', Joanne-Divine Life Yogini welcomes Dr. Oscar O'Duchum, a former medical doctor turned Ayurvedic practitioner. Dr. O'Duchum shares his wealth of knowledge on Ayurveda, an ancient system of medicine from India that emphasises balance within the body through diet, lifestyle, and herbal remedies. He explains how Ayurveda and yoga are sister sciences, both aiming to harmonise mind, body, and spirit. Dr.
O'Duchum discusses the three doshas – Vata, Pitta, and Kapha – and how their balance or imbalance affects our health. He provides practical advice on diet and lifestyle changes that can help maintain this balance, such as eating seasonal, organic foods and avoiding leftover meals. Joanne and Dr. O'Duchum also touch on the spiritual aspects of Ayurveda, highlighting the connection between humans and nature.
This episode is packed with insights for anyone interested in natural health and wellness, offering a blend of ancient wisdom and practical tips for modern living.