E55: Integrative Medicine and Cancer Care with Dr. Malathi Acharya

Welcome to the Get Healthy Tampa Bay Podcast with Dr. Kerry Reller! This week I am joined by Dr. Malathi Acharya to delve into how integrative medicine combines traditional Western medicine with holistic approaches like traditional Chinese medicine and Ayurveda, especially in supporting cancer patients. This discussion covers personalized treatment plans, the role of diet and supplements in cancer care, and the importance of boosting immune health. Dr. Acharya also shares insights on her unique approach, blending acupuncture and hypnosis in her practice.Dr. Malathi Acharya is an integrative medicine physician and founder of Ayur Integrative Medicine. She is passionate about all elements of integrative medicine, including nutrition, lifestyle, supplements, botanicals, mind-body treatments, and treatments from alternate medical systems. She is a Diplomate of the American Board of Integrative Medicine, and board certified in Internal Medicine as well as Hospice and Palliative Medicine. She is also certified in clinical hypnosis and trained in medical acupuncture as well as Heart Mathbiofeedback technique. Dr. Malathi was born in Chennai, India, and graduated from Madras Medical College. She completed her residency in Internal Medicine at San Joaquin General Hospital in Stockton, California. She worked as an Internal Medicine  physician for over 20 years, initially as a hospital based physician and later as a primary care  Physician. She then went on to complete a fellowship in integrative medicine at the Andrew  Weil Center for Integrative Medicine at the University of Arizona.Dr. Malathi is an advocate of whole-person care, which means addressing physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual health. She believes that finding our meaning and purpose in anything we do is essential for taking care of our whole selves. Dr. Malathi is excited to be a guest on your podcast and share her knowledge and experience with your listeners. She believes that everyone has the power to take control of their health by making small, positive choices every day.00:00  Welcome back! Guest Intro01:40 What is Integrative Medicine? 02:48 Integrative Medicine in Cancer Care04:00 Journey to Integrative Medicine06:28 Personalized Treatment Plans in Integrative Medicine07:11 Diet and Supplements in Cancer Care10:03 Supporting Immune System Health12:02 Acupuncture in Cancer Treatment 14:23 Personalizing Cancer Treatment Approaches16:38 Integrative Medicine and Mental Health in Cancer Care20:04 Role of Hypnosis in Integrative Medicine28:45 Where to find Dr. Acharya Connect with Dr. Acharya Website:  www.ayur.todayFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/malathi.acharya.7LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-malathi/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.malathi2023/Connect with Dr. Kerry RellerMy linktree: linktr.ee/kerryrellermdPodcast website: https://gethealthytbpodcast.buzzsprout.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ClearwaterFamilyInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/clearwaterfamilymedicine/Clearwater Family Medicine and Allergy Website: https://sites.google.com/view/clearwaterallergy/homeSubscribe to the Get Healthy Tampa Bay Podcast on Apple podcasts, Spotify, Amazon music, iheartradio, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Pandora.#IntegrativeMedicine #holisticapproach #CancerCare #Nutrition #Meditation#Acupuncture #MindBodyConnection #AnxietyManagement #DepressionTreatment#StressManagement #PhysicalActivity #DietaryInterventions #EmotionalWellBeing#SleepImportance #ImmuneSupport #VitaminD #Omega3 #CurcuminBenefits #Mindfulness #PersonalizedCare #HealthyAging #Vitality #Healing #WellnessJourney#CancerPrevention