Episode #147: Awais Spall: Functional Ayurveda, Peptides, and Microbiome Optimization

<p dir="ltr">Did you know that the health of your microbiome affects your mental health, metabolism, and immune system? There's really no part of your body that's not affected by your microbiome health.</p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p dir="ltr">Microbiome medicine is about rebalancing and nurturing your body’s biome. It's less about completely eradicating something, and more about bringing something back into balance.</p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p dir="ltr">I’m joined by Awais Spall, certified Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner. We’re discussing how he combines Ayurveda, Functional Medicine, and peptides to create a protocol that helps optimize the health of the microbiome. If you’re new to the system of Ayurveda, you’ll want to tune in as we deep dive into the definition of Ayurveda and the three doshas it consists of.</p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p dir="ltr">Awais Spall FDN-P is a Functional Medicine practitioner based out of Santa Monica, CA. Prior to becoming a health practitioner, Awais worked as a formulation chemist for various cannabis companies. As a product formulator, Awais combined his knowledge of formulation chemistry with his background in Ayurvedic Herbalism. Awais has inherited much of his knowledge around Ayurveda from his grandfather, who was a renowned herbalist in Pakistan.</p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p dir="ltr">Awais eventually left the formulation world to pursue his deeper calling in life as an alchemist of the healing arts. In his practice at Integrative Oasis, Awais combines the cutting edge science of Functional Medicine with Ayurveda to address various gut health issues. His practice also integrates peptide medicine, bio-regulators, exosomes, ozone therapy, plant medicines, among various biohacking technologies to create optimal wellness. </p> <p><strong><br /> <br /></strong></p> <p dir="ltr"><strong>What we discuss:</strong></p> <p dir="ltr">00:01:01 - What brought Awais to combine Ayurveda, Functional Medicine, and peptides</p> <p dir="ltr">00:03:44 - The definit