AIC Healing and Beyond Podcast: Interview with Dr. Dimple Jangda

Introduction

• Guest: Dr. Dimple Jangda
• Background: Investment Banking, Journalism, now practicing Ayurveda and holistic health coaching

Dr. Jangda's Journey

• Transition from Investment Banking to Ayurveda
• Felt a void despite a successful career
• Took a hiatus to explore purpose, leading to a deeper understanding of Ayurveda

Discovery of Ayurveda

• Initial perception: Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)
• Traveled to various countries and found peace in the rural parts of India
• Addressed personal health issues like insomnia, appetite problems, and general well-being
• Idea to share this happiness through Ayurveda

Establishing Aura Clinic

• Founded in November 2017
• Hired a multidisciplinary team: Ayurvedic doctors, nutritionists, biotech researchers
• Focus on integrating Western and Eastern sciences for holistic health

Challenges and Solutions

• Communication gap between doctors and patients initially
• Developed a role as a bridge to explain complex Ayurvedic concepts in simpler terms
• Addressed the diet and lifestyle adjustments needed alongside medication for effective results
• Importance of patient education in digesting and applying Ayurvedic principles

Addressing Patient Psychology

• Patients often did not follow through due to lack of understanding or addiction to unhealthy habits
• Emphasized the psychological roots and developed personalized counseling sessions
• Stressed patient responsibility in recovery and the importance of disciplined lifestyle changes

Success Stories and Learnings

• Many patients showed remarkable recovery when they followed Ayurvedic protocols rigorously
• Shared case studies demonstrating successful transformations, especially in young patients
• Importance of long-term commitment to lifestyle changes emphasized

Role of Communication

• Effective communication essential for bridging gaps between medical advice and patient practice
• Empathizing with patients' struggles and providing tough love
• Relating personal experiences and challenges to build trust and encourage compliance

Ayurveda as Preventive Healthcare

• Distinguishes between preventive healthcare and curative healthcare
• Emphasizes teaching Ayurveda as a daily practice to prevent illnesses
• Sees a gap in modern medical education and addresses it through workshops, publications, and personal coaching

Integrating Eastern and Western Sciences

• Advocates for a holistic approach combining modern science with traditional practices
• Observes successful cases where patients combine Ayurveda with Western medical treatments
• Encourages medical practitioners to be open to complementary systems for patient well-being

Future Vision

• Expand educational outreach to empower more people with preventive healthcare knowledge
• Vision for larger facilities where people can stay and receive holistic treatments
• Advocacy for government involvement in preventive healthcare education to foster healthier generations

Conclusion

• Reflects on the moral responsibility of improving global health rather than focusing solely on profits
• Emphasizes the need for a collective effort to create a healthier and happier world

Podcast and Resources

• Podcast: The Gut Story by Dr. Dimple Jangda
• Social Media: @drdimplejangda, @pranabydimple