Ayurveda for Obesity and Gut Health

“It is a pleasure to endorse my friend and colleague’s publication on Ayurvedic methods for treating obesity. Dr. Cardona -Sanclemente has been an instructor/presenter at our annual Traditional Medicine without Borders course at the University of New Mexico. He has been well received in the course, and the student evaluations of him have been outstanding. We continue to support his many accomplishments and publications.”

“Dr. L. Eduardo Cardona-Sanclemente’s new book, following his previous title Ayurveda for Depression, is a major contribution to the interface between ayurveda and modern medicine. It is a detailed guide to understanding the mind-body relationship according to ayurveda, empowering the reader to take practical steps toward healthy weight management, especially after years of unsuccessful self-management. This guide is a must-read and a timely work for physicians to integrate with their patients when addressing obesity, being overweight, and gut health.”

“This book on ayurveda for obesity and gut health is a seminal piece of work, particularly now that we are truly in a ‘global obesity and gut health pandemic.’ The gut microbiome—the gut-brain axis—is at the heart of this crisis. Dr. Eduardo’s background in both Western and Eastern medicine makes him the person who can help bridge the gap in understanding where and why many of the current diet/ exercise protocols fall short. Dr. Eduardo’s authenticity, passion for ayurveda, and love for humanity are at the core of his work and set him apart from other Vaidyas (doctors). True inquiry and integrity with wisdom is a rare but powerful combination; this is who Dr. L. Eduardo Cardona-Sanclemente is, and this is the essence of his work.”

“I first became a patient of Dr. L. Eduardo Cardona-Sanclemente in 2006. I was suffering from obesity and anxiety. I received great support from his ayurvedic approach to diet and lifestyle. He encouraged me to join him for a three-week ayurvedic retreat in Coimbatore, India. It was a very special experience. In 2009 I had a serious fall. Eduardo was there immediately to treat me and help me recover quickly. His knowledge of ayurvedic supplements and Indian massage was very valuable in my recovery. His personal support and encouragement of self-discipline was exemplary. I still incorporate his ideas and approach into my life.”

“I have been a patient of Dr. L. Eduardo Cardona-Sanclemente due to my conditions of morbid obesity and diabetes. I had been taking pharmacological drugs for several years that did nothing but ‘keep me stable.’ Thanks to his support, I integrated his customized ayurvedic approach to diet, lifestyle, and other practices assigned due to my constitution. I can tell you that today I am a borderline overweight person and I am not taking any medication for diabetes. These changes, which initially were a great effort for me, are now enjoyable norms for my new healthy body and mind.”

"Traditional medicine has played a central role in the success of human life on Earth, especially in China and India. We thank Dr. L. Eduardo Cardona-Sanclemente, who was a respected faculty member at our university, for publishing the wisdom of ayurvedic medicine to educate and inform readers how to achieve optimal weight and health in a natural and safe way."