About this episode
Today we are joined by Dr. Partha Nandi, a practicing physician and international speaker, who has a unique background in Eastern and Western medicine. Dr. Nandi grew up in India, and then moved to the United States, where he attended medical school. Spirituality and mindfulness play a big role in how he treats his patients now. Plus, he gives listeners some small, practical changes that they can implement for big improvements in their health. Key Takeaways: [2:05] Dr. Nandi is the “Un-diet Doctor.” [3:06] Dr. Nandi lived in India until he was nine, and his experiences there affect how he practices medicine now. [6:38] What are the simple things that can make a big difference? [9:25] How can you find purpose in your life, and what are the benefits of doing that? [10:30] Symptoms motivate us to take action. [11:20] Writing down goals is key. [11:54] What is the biggest hurdle for patients to get past? [13:25] Even if someone doesn’t have the means to book an appointment, they still have access to so much information. [14:02] Dr. Nandi meditates everyday. [15:11] Dr. Nandi has an ebook about mindfulness, available at jjvirgin.com/drnandi. [17:58] The true cause of weight gain is not calories, it is food intolerance. To learn more, check out JJ’s book The Virgin Diet . [18:44] JJ answers a listener’s question: “I want to get healthier, I just don’t know where to start. What is the first thing I should do?” [21:30] You can submit questions on JJ’s Facebook Page . Please also leave a review on iTunes or Stitcher. Mentioned in This Episode: “Ask Dr. Nandi” Medical Lifestyle Show Miracle Mindset: A Mother, Her Son and Life’s Hardest Lessons by JJ Virgin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices