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Food as Medicine: Balancing Stress: Better Sleep & More Energy / Online Program

April 23 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Free

The Art of Using Foods to Heal

Presented by Dr. Somesh N. Kaushik
Ayurvedic and Naturopathic Physician

 

Tuesday, April 23
7-8 pm

 

Registration is required. You can register on the Pawling Library’s online calendar or contact Donald, our Adult Program Coordinator, at adult@pawlinglibrary.org. You can also register by calling our library at 845-855-3444. Thank you.

 

This series discusses the mechanism of action of food on the body and its healing abilities. In this lecture the focus is on balancing stress for better sleep and more energy. Excess stress can impinge on our health physically, mentally, and emotionally. Chronic stress can shut down digestion and impede the immune response. Foods that support the nervous system and keep stress in balance are key.

 

Come and discover:

• What is cortisol and the part it plays in stress
• Which vitamins reduce stress and the foods that contain them
• Foods that help to “ground” rather than “stimulate”
• Why Omega 3 and magnesium are important
• Adaptogens and the role they play in reducing stress
• Herbal teas that de-stress the body and mind
• Best oil for oil pulling to remove tension from the jaw
• How self-massage with appropriate dosha oils rejuvenates
• Why warm oil on feet before bedtime stimulates sleep
• Herbs that can be used in food, teas, as oils and aromatherapy
• Foods to avoid that increase stress and anxiety
• Why an eating schedule is important

 

About our presenter: Dr. Somesh N. Kaushik is the owner and chief medical practitioner of Dr. Kaushick’s Ayurvedic and Naturopathic Clinic in Cross River, NY. With over 35 years’ experience as an Ayurvedic physician, Dr. Kaushik’s medical training is extensive. He is one of the most experienced Ayurvedic physicians in North America and is the recipient of the Dhanwantri Award, his profession’s highest honor. Dr. Kaushik recently founded the Institute for the Advancement of Ayurvedic Sciences, a research and teaching institution.

After completing the 6 ½ years of schooling for his Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery (BAMS) from Kurukshetra University, India, in 1983, Dr. Kaushik worked as an Ayurvedic Medical Officer for two years.

Upon moving to the United States in 1985, Dr. Kaushik received his Masters of Public Health (MPH) and Masters of Public Administration (MPA) from the University of Alabama in 1988. He then worked as an Epidemiologist and Director of HIV/AIDS Sero-surveillance Program with the Alabama Department of Public Health in Birmingham while maintaining an Ayurvedic practice.

In 1999 he moved to Connecticut and received his Doctor of Naturopathy (ND) from the University of Bridgeport, CT in 2003. He taught Ayurvedic Medicine and Public Health at the College of Naturopathic Medicine, University of Bridgeport, as well as serving as the Director of Admissions there. He has been a faculty member with the University of Bridgeport, Division of Health Sciences since 2001. Dr. Kaushik co-founded the Institute for Ayurvedic and Naturopathic Therapies in Fairfield, CT in 2006.

Dr. Kaushik lectures on Ayurvedic Medicine at the National College of Naturopathic Medicine, Portland, OR, as well as at various national and international symposiums and events. He also offers courses, workshops, lectures, and training in Ayurvedic medicine locally. Dr. Kaushik is an approved continuing education provider for Yoga teachers through the YACEP (Yoga Alliance for Continuing Education Providers) and has achieved the highest Experienced Registered Yoga Teacher certificate having completed 500 hours of training (E-RYT 500). He includes therapeutic Yoga in his practice.

Each year, Dr. Kaushik and his family travel to India to set up camps offering free medical care for underserved populations. He’d like to expand this service to other countries as well.

Dr. Kaushik brings his unique background as an Ayurvedic and Naturopathic practitioner with experience in public health and health education to this locality. He welcomes you into his wellness community.

 

Details

Date:
April 23
Time:
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Cost:
Free
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Venue

Pawling Library
11 Broad St
Pawling, NY 12564 United States
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Phone
845-855-3444
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