In this episode of The Healthspan Podcast, Dr. Robert Todd Hurst, MD, FACC, FASE, sits down with Dr. Shiven Chaudhry, an internal and integrative medicine specialist based in Scottsdale, Arizona. Dr. Chaudhry shares how ancient Ayurvedic medicine and modern Western medicine can coexist to provide a more personalized, effective approach to health and longevity. From energy healing and doshas to evidence-informed supplements and mind-body practices, he explains how integrative care focuses on understanding the person, not just their disease. They also explore the importance of nutrition education in medical training, how to identify qualified integrative practitioners, and why stress management and mindfulness are essential for long-term health.   About the Guest: Dr. Shiven Chaudhry, MD, is a board-certified internal medicine and integrative medicine specialist. He is the founder of a Scottsdale-based practice that merges traditional Western care with Ayurvedic principles, focusing on whole-person wellness, lifestyle optimization, and mind-body balance. His approach combines evidence-informed medicine, nutrition, and mindfulness to help patients achieve lasting health and vitality. 🕒 Key Timestamps   00:00 Introduction to HealthSpan MD and Healthcare Dissatisfaction 01:49 Integrative Medicine and Ayurvedic Practices 05:42 Personal Journey into Integrative Medicine 10:59 Patient-Centered Care and Individualized Treatment 16:33 Understanding Doshas and Their Role in Health 22:16 Nutrition Education and Its Importance in Medicine 28:02 Navigating Supplements and Botanicals 33:29 Mind-Body Practices for Health Optimization 37:02 Finding the Right Integrative Practitioner 42:47 Conclusion and Future Collaborations   Connect with Dr. Shiven Chaudhry here : 👉Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doctor.shiven/ 👉LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shiven-chaudhry-a194a0219/ 👉Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php 👉Website: https://www.doctorshiven.com/   This information is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. Don't make any decisions about your medical treatment without first talking to your doctor. *Connect* *with* *HealthspanMD* : 👉 https://www.linkedin.com/company/healthspanmd/ 👉 https://www.facebook.com/healthspanmd 👉 https://www.instagram.com/healthspanmd/ 👉https://open.spotify.com/show/5KQuoWqKP2vTBu05ci6EQB?si=fdb033a52b674909 👉https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-healthspan-podcast/id1680270608   🏆 Become a Member / 🤝 Partner With Dr. Hurst and His Expert Team To Add a Decade or More Of Healthy Life  At HealthspanMD, we combine cutting-edge medicine, advanced technology, and concierge care to help high-achievers avoid heart attacks, strokes, and dementia.    🔍 Learn how patients add years to their lives by going to 👉 https://www.healthspanmd.com.  📅 Or Schedule a Call Directly with a HealthspanMD Dedicated Patient Advisor by clicking 👉 https://join.healthspanmd.com/call   #LongevityMindset #ProactiveHealth #Wealthspan #FinancialWellness #HealthspanMD