Episode summary and time stamps
I. Introduction (0:00-1:31)
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Host Intro: Introduces Gillian Ehrlich, DNP, ARNP,(Neuroveda Health), highlighting expertise in complex chronic illness, blending #Ayurveda, conventional nursing, #functionalmedicine, and #integrativemedicine. Mentions therapies: #ketamine, #plasmapheresis, #IVtherapies, and conditions treated (e.g., #fibromyalgia, #chronicfatigue, #POTS, #longCOVID).
II. Early Influences (1:31-10:38)
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Childhood: Grew up in polluted Cleveland, OH, noticing tired adults; standard American diet.
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Jane Esselstyn: Health teacher (daughter of Dr. Caldwell Esselstyn) inspired her with her focus on outdoor education and veganism.
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Hypermobility: Personal experience with #hypermobility, #EhlersDanlosSyndrome, #POTS, and #mastcellactivation led to finding exercise that worked (rowing).
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Exploration: Interested in health, but questioned the traditional medical model; explored outdoor leadership, farming, sailing.
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Ayurveda: Introduced to #Ayurveda by a friend, attended classes with Dr. Vasant Lad, then studied at the Ayurvedic Institute (2000-2001).
III. Integrating Ayurveda with Western Medicine (10:38-13:48)
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Desire for Change: Aimed to bring #Ayurveda insights into conventional medicine; mentored by Keisha Ewers, Dr. Eileen Ruhoy, and Arti Chandra.
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Challenges: Faced limitations in using #Ayurveda in primary care systems (Swedish, Harborview), due to visit length restrictions.
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Neuroveda Health: Created own practice to practice freely, offering customized treatments and practical support.
IV. Patient Experiences and Philosophy (13:48-18:11)
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Individuality: Believes people thrive when being themselves, not "average;" Sees beauty in human diversity.
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Teacher Role: Sees herself as a teacher, helping patients understand needs; emphasizes relaxation for healing (using humor for comfort).
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Patient Focus: Patients should leave feeling empowered and with the tools to improve their health.
V. Neuroveda Health & Integrative Approach (18:11-32:04)
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Spectrum of Health: Sees complex disease and #longevity as a spectrum of #oxidativeStress, sharing similar approaches.
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Pancha Karma: Introduced #PanchaKarma (Ayurvedic detoxification), with key components: oilation, treatments, and elimination.
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Executive Longevity Program (ELP): Modeled on #PanchaKarma, offers 3-21 day programs. Includes #Ayurvedic bodywork, #plasmapheresis, #IVIG, #stemcells, #prolotherapy, ozone, #NAD, mitochondrial #IVs, #ketamine therapy. Designed for significant shifts and then a return to primary providers.
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Diagnostics/Therapies: Offers autonomic testing, EDS evaluation, skin biopsies, craniocervical instability testing, and other advanced therapies.
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Frustrations: Noted that patients find #Ayurveda after exhausting all other options. Emphasized the need for neuroplasticity.
VI. Ayurvedic Principles in Practice (32:04-37:53)
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Core Philosophy: #Ayurvedic medicine is core, integrating therapies within this framework.
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Plasmapheresis/Raktamokshana: Links #plasmapheresis to #Ayurvedic practice of "Raktamokshana" (blood removal) part of #PanchaKarma.
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Personalization: Treatment is based on disease patterns and #doshas.
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