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This week I am so excited to welcome back Our Nature’s first repeat guest, my Ayurvedic teacher Dr. Bhaswati Bhattacharya to focus on the elements of Dinacharya, which is the Sanskrit word for the concept of looking at the cycles of nature and basing daily routines around these cycles to maintain optimum health.Before I go more into detail about what we discuss in this episode, here’s a refresher on Dr. Bhaswati. She is a biomedical scientist, international health specialist, primary care physician and holistic healer. She has a masters in neuroscience and pharmacology from Columbia University, a masters in International Public Health from Harvard University, and a doctorate from Rush Medical College. I also just learned that she was the first U.S. Fulbright Scholar to exclusively research medical ayurveda throughout India and teach at Banaras Hindu University. Today, she serves as the director of the Dinacharya Institute, teaching workshops, seminars and courses for students (such as myself) who are interested in studying Ayurveda. In her book “Everyday Ayurveda,” Dr. Bhaswati focuses on Dinacharya, or the daily habits that can change your life.What We Cover:Ayurveda in a nutshell as described by Dr. BhaswatiWhy everything you take in mattersWhy the body needs routine to maintain optimum healthEverything that’s involved in the early morning routineWhy you should touch the ground with your hands upon wakingYour morning alter - connecting to the divine through the five sensesThe natural cure for depressionHow to approach your daily routine according to your doshaDrinking water - how much, when, whyHow to modify Dinacharya according to the seasons or climateCircumstances when you should shift your DinacharyaWhat to do if you have chronic indigestionHow to bring more health and prosperity into your lifeSetting up rituals and observing what works for youThe best natural treatment for thyroid problemsRasa ShastraThe number one thing you can do for your healthThe last five questionsFor complete show notes, visit https://ournaturepodcast.com/episodes