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Ayurveda and Allergies
Ayurveda and Allergies - Explore how Ayurveda treats allergies through digestion, gut-brain health and dosha balance - key factors in immunity and personalised healing.
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Ayurveda: The Science of Life
Dr Oscar O’Duchon, a GP of over 30 years and qualified Ayurvedic practitioner, on how this ancient system of medicine fits modern life: the doshas, digestion, the seasons, sleep, stress and staying well.
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Dr Oscar O’Duchon
Presenter · GP & Ayurvedic Practitioner
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Dr Oscar O’Duchon
Ayurveda and Chinese Medicine
Today’s show explores Ayurveda - its origins, key principles and modern relevance. I’ll compare it with Traditional Chinese Medicine and explain the three doshas and how to balance them through diet and lifestyle.
FoundationsListen - EP 59
Dr Oscar O’Duchon
Stress and Burnout Syndrome
Stress and Burnout Syndrome - We explore burnout, how Ayurvedic practices and treatments can help prevent it and how to rejuvenate both body and mind after experiencing burnout.
Mind, Stress & SleepListen - EP 58
Dr Oscar O’Duchon
Five Ayurvedic Superfoods
Ayurvedic Superfoods - Discover Amalaki, Ginger, Black Pepper, Garlic and Honey. Learn how to use these herbs and foods to stay balanced, boost vitality and increase energy naturally.
Food, Herbs & SpicesListen - EP 57
Dr Oscar O’Duchon
Allergies, Digestion and Immunity
Ayurveda and Allergies - How Ayurveda treats allergies, the link between digestion and immunity, the gut-brain connection and how your doshas influence symptoms to guide personalised treatment.
Health ConditionsListen - EP 56
Dr Oscar O’Duchon
Springtime: Renewal and Awakening
Springtime - a time of renewal and awakening! How Ayurveda helps us transition from Winter to Spring seasons and how we need to watch for imbalances in Kapha Dosha in our bodies and minds.
Seasonal LivingListen - EP 55
Dr Oscar O’Duchon
Staying Balanced Through the Seasons
Ayurveda is unique in teaching how to stay balanced in our doshas through seasonal change. It helps us understand shifts in body and mind, how we mirror Nature and how to maintain harmony year-round.
Seasonal LivingListen - EP 54
Dr Oscar O’Duchon
Digestion and the Gut-Brain Axis
In this episode I will discuss Ayurveda views on digestion, gut- brain axis, gut microbiome and steps you can take to improve digestion and hence your overall health.
Digestion & AgniListen - EP 53
Dr Oscar O’Duchon
Ayurveda and the Mind, Part 2
Ayurveda and the Mind, Pt2 - How trauma and sensory experiences shape mental health in Ayurveda - and simple, practical tips to restore mental and emotional balance.
Mind, Stress & SleepListen - EP 52
Dr Oscar O’Duchon
Ayurveda and Dementia
Ayurveda and Dementia - exploring modern causes, symptoms and impact, Ayurvedic views of memory and intelligence, root causes, treatment principles, key herbs, therapies, lifestyle support and scientific evidence.
Health ConditionsListen - EP 51
Dr Oscar O’Duchon
Creating a Positive Mindset
How Ayurveda can help you create a positive mindset using diet and lifestyle changes. I explain the qualities of the mind in Ayurveda and how understanding them helps maintain mental and psychological well-being.
Mind, Stress & SleepListen - EP 50
Dr Oscar O’Duchon
Ayurveda in the Western World
The Story of Ayurveda in the Western world - past present and an exciting Future! We’ll explore its role in modern health and how it’s increasingly being integrated with conventional Western medicine.
FoundationsListen - EP 49
Dr Oscar O’Duchon
Ayurveda and Hypothyroidism
Ayurveda meets modern science - Exploring Ayurvedic insights on hypothyroidism and what current research says about the herbal and lifestyle interventions used to manage this common condition.
Health ConditionsListen - EP 48
Dr Oscar O’Duchon
Cooking with Herbs and Spices for Your Dosha
Explore how simple herbs and spices can balance your Vata, Pitta and Kapha doshas. A fragrant journey into Ayurvedic cooking and creating harmony in body, mind and spirit.
Food, Herbs & SpicesListen - EP 47
Dr Oscar O’Duchon
What Science Says About Ayurvedic Herbs
Discover how modern science is validating Ayurveda’s wisdom on herbs and spices. I explore the most powerful Ayurvedic ingredients for balance, health and everyday cooking.
Food, Herbs & SpicesListen - EP 46
Dr Oscar O’Duchon
Indian Spices and the Course of History
Explore Ayurveda and Indian spices - their profound impact on health, medicine and how they shaped global trade and the course of human history. A fascinating journey through ancient wisdom and culture.
Food, Herbs & SpicesListen - EP 45
Dr Oscar O’Duchon
Staying Balanced in Autumn
Discover how Ayurveda guides us to stay balanced this Autumn. Learn how seasonal veggies like pumpkin, beetroot and sweet potato nourish and calm Vata and Pitta during the cooler months.
Seasonal LivingListen - EP 44
Dr Oscar O’Duchon
Exercise for Your Constitution
Discover how Ayurveda guides exercise for your unique constitution and balance. Learn mindful movement, ideal intensity levels and simple ways to bring conscious exercise into your daily life.
LifestyleListen - EP 43
Dr Oscar O’Duchon
Fertility and Pregnancy
Explore fertility and pregnancy through the lens of Ayurveda - a time-tested approach offering natural, holistic guidance for conception, reproductive health and emotional balance on your journey to parenthood.
Women’s HealthListen - EP 42
Dr Oscar O’Duchon
Suffering as a Path to Healing
I discuss an often-overlooked aspect of Ayurveda - suffering as a means of healing. Rather than only negative, suffering in this tradition is seen as teacher, messenger and sometimes even the medicine itself.
Mind, Stress & SleepListen - EP 41
Dr Oscar O’Duchon
Living in a Toxic World
Living in a Toxic World - how Ayurveda helps tackle today’s health crises, from rising cancer in younger people to chronic illness, obesity, diabetes, heart disease, autoimmune and digestive disorders.
LifestyleListen - EP 40
Dr Oscar O’Duchon
Agni: Our Inner Fire
Explore how Agni, our inner fire, mirrors nature’s outer fire as a force of transformation - shaping human culture, fuelling digestion and helping us process thoughts and emotions for clarity and wellbeing.
Digestion & AgniListen - EP 39
Dr Oscar O’Duchon
Ayurveda in Our Modern World
Ayurveda in our modern world - Discover how its diet, nutrition, and lifestyle practices can help manage chronic disease, support mental health and ease age-related conditions.
LifestyleListen - EP 38
Dr Oscar O’Duchon
The Five Worst Digestive Habits
Discover how Ayurveda tackles the 5 biggest bad digestive habits - from irregular meals and stress eating to late-night screens, poor food combos and ignoring seasonal rhythms - to restore healthy Agni.
Digestion & AgniListen - EP 37
Dr Oscar O’Duchon
Bitter and Astringent Tastes
Discover the Ayurvedic power of bitter and astringent tastes - missing from modern diets - and how adding them through food, drinks and herbs can aid digestion, restore balance and support lasting health.
Food, Herbs & SpicesListen - EP 36
Dr Oscar O’Duchon
Yoga and Ayurveda
Explore the deep connection between Yoga and Ayurveda, their history, and how combining both practices boosts mind-body health, supports wellbeing, and helps manage common conditions.
LifestyleListen - EP 35
Dr Oscar O’Duchon
Summer Holidays and Travel
Learn how Ayurveda can help you manage common summer holiday and travel issues, from soothing sunburn to reducing the stress of travel with simple, natural Ayurvedic tips.
Seasonal LivingListen - EP 34
Dr Oscar O’Duchon
Ayurveda and the Five Senses
Ayurveda and the 5 senses!
FoundationsListen - EP 33
Dr Oscar O’Duchon
The Dual Vata-Kapha Imbalance
Understanding Dual Vata-Kapha Imbalance - I explore the common yet complex dual imbalance of Vata and Kapha doshas - why it’s often hard to identify, and the unique challenges of treating two opposing forces.
FoundationsListen - EP 32
Dr Oscar O’Duchon
Weight and Fasting
I discuss the topical issues surrounding weight as well as fasting from an Ayurveda perspective.
LifestyleListen - EP 31
Dr Oscar O’Duchon
The History of Spices and Herbs
The History of the Use of Spices Herbs and their role in Ayurveda - I describe several commonly used spices and what effects they have according to taste, qualities and medicinal uses.
Food, Herbs & SpicesListen - EP 30
Dr Oscar O’Duchon
Smoothies, Juices and Food Trends
Ayurvedic take on common diets and food trends - Are smoothies and juices really healthy! What herbs suit each dosha! Tomatoes - yes or no! Plus, must-have spices for every Ayurvedic kitchen.
Food, Herbs & SpicesListen - EP 29
Dr Oscar O’Duchon
Tissue Nutrition and Agni
Ayurvedic view on tissue nutrition (Dhatus) and the vital role of Agni. Learn how digestion shapes health, from gut to immunity, and how proper nourishment prevents illness and promotes mind-body wellness.
Digestion & AgniListen - EP 28
Dr Oscar O’Duchon
Agni in Body and Mind
Agni, our digestive fire, is vital not just in the gut but across all tissues and the mind. I’ll explore how its balance affects health and the types of Agni tied to Vata, Pitta, and Kapha doshas.
Digestion & AgniListen - EP 27
Dr Oscar O’Duchon
Allergies and the Gut-Brain Link
Ayurveda and Allergies - Explore how Ayurveda treats allergies through digestion, gut-brain health, and dosha balance - key factors in immunity and personalised healing.
Health ConditionsListen - EP 26
Dr Oscar O’Duchon
ADD and ADHD
Explore Ayurveda’s approach to Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) and ADHD, its causes, modern definitions, brain chemistry, and holistic treatments to manage symptoms naturally and effectively.
Health ConditionsListen - EP 25
Dr Oscar O’Duchon
The Five Elements and Three Doshas
This show explores Ayurveda’s core principles - the 5 Elements shaping nature and us, the Tridosha (Vata, Pitta, Kapha), and how imbalances cause disease - corrected through diet, lifestyle and herbs.
FoundationsListen - EP 24
Dr Oscar O’Duchon
Ayurvedic Cooking
Ayurvedic cooking - Key principles, methods, spices, and benefits. Learn how Ayurveda guides food choices and whether it's vegetarian. Tune in for insights on balance, wellness, and mindful eating!
Food, Herbs & SpicesListen - EP 23
Dr Oscar O’Duchon
Fibromyalgia
Fibromyalgia and Ayurveda - Learn about fibromyalgia’s causes, top 10 symptoms, diagnosis, and conventional treatments. Discover Ayurvedic insights, herbs, diet, and lifestyle tips for better management.
Health ConditionsListen - EP 22
Dr Oscar O’Duchon
Longevity and Healthy Ageing
Ayurveda and Longevity - what’s it all about! On todays show, I talk about the concept of longevity and healthy ageing as understood and taught by Ayurveda.
LifestyleListen - EP 21
Dr Oscar O’Duchon
Type 2 Diabetes
Ayurveda and Diabetes - Today I’ll discuss Type 2 Diabetes, its root causes, and treatment through both conventional medicine and Ayurveda. We’ll cover prevention, diet, lifestyle, and herbal remedies.
Health ConditionsListen - EP 20
Dr Oscar O’Duchon
The Ayurvedic Spring Reset
Ayurvedic Spring Reset - Learn how seasonal kapha imbalance affects body, mind, and digestion, and discover food and lifestyle tips to restore balance.
Seasonal LivingListen - EP 19
Dr Oscar O’Duchon
The Perimenopause
Ayurveda and the Perimenopause - In this episode I discuss the Perimenopause and how it is understood from an Ayurvedic perspective.
Women’s HealthListen - EP 18
Dr Oscar O’Duchon
Yoga, Meditation and Breathwork
Ayurveda’s teachings are more relevant than ever, as practices like Yoga, Meditation, and Breathwork align with its holistic healing approach. It emphasises mind healing through meditation for mental control.
Mind, Stress & SleepListen - EP 17
Dr Oscar O’Duchon
Food, Taste and Your Doshas
Key concepts on food’s role in balancing Doshas, how taste aids digestion, dietary tips, essential herbs and spices, and Ayurveda’s view on the food-mood connection.
Food, Herbs & SpicesListen - EP 16
Dr Oscar O’Duchon
Ayurvedic Superfoods
Ayurvedic Superfoods - Discover key Ayurvedic superfoods like Amalaki, Ginger, Black Pepper, Garlic, and Honey. Learn to use them for balance, vitality, and energy in daily life.
Food, Herbs & SpicesListen - EP 15
Dr Oscar O’Duchon
Understanding Vata Dosha
Explore Vata dosha - its functions, sub-doshas, qualities, imbalance signs, role of taste, mind influence, and tips to manage imbalance effectively.
FoundationsListen - EP 14
Dr Oscar O’Duchon
Pitta, the Naughty Child
Today is all about Pitta Dosha, often called the ‘naughty child’ of the three Doshas, disrupting balance. I'll cover Pitta constitutions, related health issues, and tips on diet, lifestyle, and herbs to restore harmony.
FoundationsListen - EP 13
Dr Oscar O’Duchon
Balancing Kapha After Christmas
I explore how festive indulgence can imbalance Kapha Dosha and share diet, lifestyle tips, and practices to balance it during the Winter-Spring transition when Kapha naturally accumulates.
Seasonal LivingListen - EP 12
Dr Oscar O’Duchon
Better Sleep
Discover Ayurveda's approach to better sleep. Learn how traditional practices enhance sleep quality and duration, promoting health and preventing illness naturally.
Mind, Stress & SleepListen - EP 11
Dr Oscar O’Duchon
Ojas and Immunity
Ayurveda and Immunity - The concept of Ojas or life essence and its crucial role in providing immunity, strength and vitality. How food choices, lifestyle practices and daily routines can promote immunity.
FoundationsListen - EP 10
Dr Oscar O’Duchon
15 Common Questions About Ayurveda
15 common Ayurveda questions - What is Ayurvedic Medicine! Its origins, principles, and modern role and what is the Tridoshic concept! Similarities between Ayurveda and Traditional Chinese Medicine.
FoundationsListen - EP 9
Dr Oscar O’Duchon
Preventing Burnout
In today's episode, I'll be diving into the topic of burnout. How Ayurveda practices and treatments can help prevent burnout and rejuvenate both the body and mind after burnout.
Mind, Stress & SleepListen - EP 8
Dr Oscar O’Duchon
The Six Stages of Disease
How Ayurveda describes the 6 stages of disease - Recognising early disease signs can prevent progression. Ayurveda helps by restoring dosha balance, offering a chance to impact early disease and maintain health.
FoundationsListen - EP 7
Dr Oscar O’Duchon
Trauma and Mental Health, Part 2
Part 2 - How Ayurveda explains the role of Trauma and sensory experience in causing Mental health problems. And recommendations for simple tips, practises to improve our mental and psychological health.
Mind, Stress & SleepListen - EP 6
Dr Oscar O’Duchon
Menopause: Ayurveda and HRT
The episode explores menopause’s varied effects on women, contrasts Ayurvedic and HRT approaches, links symptoms to dosha imbalances, and offers diet, lifestyle, and herbal tips for managing menopause.
Women’s HealthListen - EP 5
Dr Oscar O’Duchon
Gut Health and the Microbiome
Gut health and Ayurveda - the importance of Gut health and the role of Gut microbiome. The importance of Gut health and balanced digestion to maintain health and tips to follow to improve digestion and gut health.
Digestion & AgniListen - EP 4
Dr Oscar O’Duchon
The Seasons and Your Doshas
Ayurveda shows how seasons affect our doshas. Adjusting food and lifestyle with each season helps maintain balance, especially in today’s changing climate.
Seasonal LivingListen - EP 3
Dr Oscar O’Duchon
The Six Tastes
I explain how by developing and understanding of the Six Tastes (Sweet, Salty, Sour, Pungent, Bitter and Astringent) and their effects we can maintain balance via our food choices and digestion.
Food, Herbs & SpicesListen - EP 2
Dr Oscar O’Duchon
How Your Dosha Shapes Your Choices
How do the individual qualities of each Dosha affect our food and lifestyle choices! And how by understanding this we can achieve balance in our health and well-being.
FoundationsListen - EP 1
Dr Oscar O’Duchon
Ayurveda: The Basics
During the show, I'll cover Ayurveda's basics, it’s history, core principles, the Doshas, elements, digestion, and why Ayurveda matters to you and me.
FoundationsListen
About the show
After 30 years as a family doctor in the UK and Ireland, Oscar trained with the Ayurvedic Institute of UK and now practises as an Ayurvedic practitioner in Belfast. He is also an NHS accredited Health and Wellbeing Coach.
The show grew out of the same belief that runs through his clinic: the key to better health is understanding your own body and mind, and the things that pull them out of balance. Ayurveda, as Oscar puts it, is the original lifestyle medicine.
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