Welcome to the Phoenix Helix podcast dedicated to autoimmune resilience. While there is no cure for

autoimmune disease, the choices we make every day can have a powerful impact on how we feel. I'm Eileen

Laird, your host. In this podcast, I interview experts in the fields of nutrition, lifestyle, mindset,

and integrative medicine. I also interview people with

autoimmune disease just like you. We can learn so much from each other. This podcast is named

Phoenix Helix, and it's after the mythical bird that rises from its own ashes. If you've ever

felt like your autoimmune disease knock you down so hard you would never

rise again, never underestimate your ability to rise. We all have a phoenix within us. A short

disclaimer, I'm neither a doctor nor a nutritionist and the opinions expressed here are personal.

I do interview medical professionals on the show, but it's meant to be information, not medical advice.

So always consult with your health care team before making your own medical decisions.

Now let's get on to the show.

Thank you. Welcome to Episode 24. Our topic today is Ayurvedic medicine and autoimmune disease.

Ayurvedic medicine is an ancient medical tradition with roots in India, which contains wisdom that still applies to our health and modern day.

Today, we're going to learn how it may help people with autoimmune disease.

My guest is Dr. Akeel Palan Asami.

He is a Harvard-trained physician who practices integrative medicine,

blending conventional medical expertise with the holistic approaches of functional medicine and

Ayurveda. A widely known speaker and educator, he is also the author of the Paleo-Vatic

diet, and his latest book is called The Tiger Protocol, and it focuses on

autoimmune disease specifically. I'm thrilled he made time to speak with us today. Welcome to the

podcast, Dr. Akeel. Yeah, thank you so much, Eileen, for having me on the show. Oh, it's such a pleasure.

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