Nutrition Scientist in the house! Dr Medha Kapoor is an award winning scientist who pursued her PHD research at Defence Institute of Physiology and Allied Sciences, DRDO where she was involved with conducting studies concerning the maximization of human physiological potential and adaptability in extreme climatic conditions. She is the co-founder of Varsity Skin and Wellness Clinic based out of South Delhi.
Dr Medha Kapoor is also a certified health coach from the American council on exercise, and she recently co-authored a book published by the NewYork-based Nova publications called ‘Gut bacteria - The secret to health’.
Please enjoy this wide ranging conversation that lays ground for future deep dive-episodes on ‘all things Health’. Indulge away!
Show notes:
0.51 - Introduction
3.10- What is health?
4.25 - Mistakes in the pursuit of health
12.45 - Eating disorders
17.00 - Do you really need to lose weight?
19.20 - Nutrition & Mental health connection
23.15 - Do you need a mental health professional or a nutrition professional?
25.15 - How you should approach weight loss
43.50 - Modern day health problems & are they reversible?
48 - Why you should embrace local and seasonal
50.50 - Hormones and neural patterns
53.45 - Advice for parents of young children
58.50 - Health of a new mother
1.07.41 - Best health advice for 2023
