{"href":"http://player.captivate.fm/services/oembed?url=http%3A%2F%2Fplayer.captivate.fm%2Fepisode%2F58f90973-8d07-45f5-8bc7-8973fa0fa483","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Captivate.FM","provider_url":"https://www.captivate.fm","width":600,"height":200,"type":"rich","html":"","title":"Ayurveda & Metabolism: Victor Briere on Diabetes, Weight Management, and the Nervous System","description":"In this episode of Mind Over Matter, we explore the ancient wisdom of Ayurveda with Ayurvedic doctor and educator Victor Briere. As the head of the International Institute of Ayurveda and author of the upcoming book Ayurveda for Diabetes, Victor shares how Ayurveda addresses the root causes of metabolic issues like diabetes and weight gain, offering natural solutions for lasting health. We dive into the role of digestion, meal timing, and stress management in metabolic balance, as well as how the autonomic nervous system plays a crucial role in well-being. If you're looking for holistic, practical ways to improve your health, this episode is packed with insights!About the Guest:Victor Briere, AD, is a leading Ayurvedic doctor and educator specializing in the root-cause approach to health. He is the founder of the International Institute of Ayurveda and author of Ayurveda for Diabetes. Through his work, Victor helps individuals regain balance, optimize digestion, and restore vitality naturally.Key Takeaways:\u2714 Diabetes is a Metabolic Disorder: Ayurveda sees diabetes (prameha) as a long-term imbalance in metabolism, often beginning years before symptoms appear.\u2714 Meal Timing is Critical: Late-night eating disrupts metabolism, causing weight gain and insulin resistance. Eating earlier supports digestion and overall health.\u2714 Your Relationship with Food Matters: It\u2019s not just what you eat, but when and how. Ayurveda focuses on your body's interaction with food, not just its nutritional value.\u2714 Stress and Blood Sugar Are Linked: Chronic stress spikes blood sugar levels. Ayurveda uses diet, breathwork, and lifestyle adjustments to regulate the autonomic nervous system.\u2714 Early Warning Signs Matter: Fatigue, unexplained weight gain, irregular appetite, and poor sleep can signal metabolic imbalance before disease sets in.\u2714 Sustainable Change Over Perfection: Small, consistent changes in diet, movement, and stress management lead to lasting health.Connect with Victor Briere:\ud83c\udf0e Website: IIAyurveda.com\ud83d\udcd6 Ayurveda for Diabetes \u2013 Coming Soon!Want to be a guest on Healthy Mind, Healthy Life?\ud83d\udce9 DM me on PodMatch: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/avik\ud83d\udce9 Subscribe to the Newsletter: https://healthymindbyavik.substack.com/\ud83d\udce9 Join the Community: https://nas.io/healthymindStay Tuned & Follow Us!\u25b6\ufe0f YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@healthymind-healthylife\ud83d\udcf8 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/podhealth.club/\ud83e\uddf5 Threads: https://www.threads.net/@podhealth.club\ud83d\udcd8 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/podcast.healthymind\ud83d\udcbc LinkedIn: ","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300,"thumbnail_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/57817bc9-1574-4452-a573-7b04b4b5c668/zwfizi5qcgc.jpg"}