The Longevity Formula - by MD (Paperback)

About the Book

A powerful approach to aging with energy and vitality that brings together Ayurvedic wisdom and Western medicine. Dr. Avanti Kumar-Singh shares accessible practices that help reduce inflammation, increase cellular repair, build sustainable habits, and create a harmonious lifestyle.

Book Synopsis

A powerful formula that brings together ancient Ayurvedic wisdom with modern science to live more vibrantly as we age

"This book is an essential read for anyone seeking to age with vitality." --Mark Hyman, MD, New York Times bestselling author of Young Forever

Esteemed Ayurvedic practitioner Dr. Avanti Kumar-Singh invites us to reframe our approach to aging through The Longevity Formula--boosting longevity by reducing inflammation and increasing cellular repair. This approach to increasing our health span isn't complicated, and it doesn't require expensive tests or procedures. Instead, it offers simple, science-backed practices based in the time-honored tradition of Ayurveda.

Dr. Kumar-Singh has experienced the power of these practices herself. During her successful career as an emergency room doctor, she suffered a health crisis that Western medicine couldn't fully resolve. In her search for answers, she returned to Ayurveda, the healing tradition of her South Asian roots. Ayurveda is a holistic system that shows us how to live in harmony with nature, with its daily and seasonal rhythms. It's complementary with Western medicine, and it honors aging as a time of vitality and wisdom. Dr. Kumar-Singh offers an accessible introduction to Ayurveda and how it supports the mechanisms of aging. Throughout the book, she shares accessible yet potent practices that will help you:

- Replenish your tissues to support memory and mood, reduce chronic pain, and strengthen muscle and bone
- Remove toxins that contribute to chronic disease through simple daily routines
- Add and move prana (energy or life force) through breathing and movement
- Sync with nature to understand your body's clock and how it supports your sleep, eating, and exercise
- Feed your system, nourishing not only your body but also your mind and soul

These practices don't require complicated equipment, expensive ingredients, or prior experience with Ayurveda. As Dr. Kumar-Singh writes, "The essence of Ayurveda is that we are not separate from nature. When we live in harmony with nature, we have optimal and vibrant health." With this fundamental principle, she shows us how to build gradual and sustainable habits to support our physical, emotional, and spiritual health as we age.

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Praise for The Longevity Formula

"The Longevity Formula brilliantly bridges the worlds of Western medicine and Eastern Ayurvedic wisdom, offering a unique and holistic approach to aging. Drawing upon her deep expertise as both a physician and an Ayurvedic practitioner, Dr. Avanti Kumar-Singh provides invaluable insights and a research-backed approach to support longevity. This book is an essential read for anyone seeking to age with vitality." --Mark Hyman, MD, New York Times bestselling author of Young Forever

"Dr. Avanti Kumar-Singh is my go-to resource for all things health and well-being. Her decades of expertise in both Eastern and Western medicine, combined with her lifelong learning of Ayurvedic practices from her family and Indian culture, make her an easy choice to trust. The Longevity Formula is an essential and thorough resource for life-changing habits, from which we can all gain countless benefits." --Tara Stiles, cofounder of Strala Yoga and author of Yoga Cures

"The Longevity Formula will help you feel better now and live better at any age." --Melissa Urban, cofounder of Whole30 and New York Times bestselling author of The Book of Boundaries

"Dr. Avanti Kumar-Singh masterfully integrates ancient Ayurvedic wisdom with modern medical science and shows us how to transform our health and support longevity naturally. By following her simple yet effective daily practices, you can learn how to use food as medicine and live in harmony with nature. Read this book and take your health back in your hands!" --Divya Alter, Ayurvedic chef, culinary educator, and author of What to Eat for How You Feel

"Dr. Avanti Kumar-Singh's book The Longevity Formula is a masterful exploration of how to connect Western medicine with the ancient teachings of Ayurveda in a way that is both relatable and user-friendly. This great read not only shares Avanti's personal health journey but also provides clear, accessible, reasonable, and doable suggestions for readers to adopt towards achieving a longer health span." --Jessica Lederhausen, DDS, MPH, author of Oral

Praise for The Health Catalyst

"An indelible resource for those who want to heal and live a vibrant and harmonious life. Dr. Avanti Kumar-Singh has been an instrumental part of expanding my knowledge of Ayurveda." --Gwyneth Paltrow, founder of goop and author of It's All Good

About the Author

Avanti Kumar-Singh, MD, is an internationally recognized Ayurveda practitioner, certified yoga therapist, and former ER doctor. Her approach brings together Western medicine with the ancient wisdom of Ayurveda that comes from her South Asian lineage. Dr. Kumar-Singh is director of Ayurveda at BIÂN Chicago, hosts The Healing Catalyst podcast, and offers courses on integrative medicine. She is the author of The Health Catalyst and has been featured in the Huffington Post, Goop, mindbodygreen, and more. Learn more at avantikumarsingh.com.