Harmonizing Health: A Holistic Journey to Wellness with Dr. Udaya Thomas | LM2024 CardioSeeds Series

Embark on a transformative journey with Svetlana and Dr. Udaya Thomas into the essence of holistic healthcare in this LM2024 CardioSeeds Series episode. Uncover the strategies for managing stress to lessen chronic disease risk, the transformative impact of lifestyle medicine on health challenges faced by women and minorities, and the vital importance of introducing health education early in life. Learn how lifestyle medicine, supported by the American College of Lifestyle Medicine (ACLM), is revolutionizing the way we approach patient care, promising a future of enhanced well-being for all.

Guest's bio. 
Dr. Udaya Thomas, born in Kerala, India, and raised in PA and Ohio, is a multifaceted healthcare professional with a rich background spanning social work, nursing, research, international public health (Caribbean, Africa, Asia), and yoga instruction. With 12 years as a primary care nurse practitioner, she is triple board-certified in nursing, primary care, and lifestyle medicine, holding a PhD in Nursing with a focus on Health Psychology. Certified in coaching, yoga, integrative mental health, and functional medicine, Udaya's work is dedicated to serving vulnerable populations and simplifying complex health concepts. Currently at Borinquen Medical Center, she also runs Usolicare, a private health and wellness coaching service. Her debut book, "Car Talk-Body Talk," penned as Dr. Sunday, offers insights into integrative primary care for adults. Follow her journey and tips on Instagram and Facebook @Usolicare.

Links to literature: 
1. Frontiers Psychiatry: Effectiveness of yoga for major depressive disorder: A systematic review and meta-analysis (34 RCTs)
2. Current Problems in Cardiology: The Effect of Yoga on Cardiovascular Disease Risk Factors: A Meta-Analysis (64 RCTs)
3. Frontiers Psychiatry: Effects of Yoga Respiratory Practice (Bhastrika pranayama) on Anxiety, Affect, and Brain Functional Connectivity and Activity: A Randomized Controlled Trial (specific to young adults and anxiety showing the positive effects of breathwork on state anxiety) 
4. The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine: The Quadruple Aim as a Framework for Integrative Group Medical Visits
Link to the book: Car Talk-Body Talk: Integrative Primary Care for Adults Only (read 10 pages for free including part of the glossary) https://a.co/d/1dUPCuy